Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Relive the life of the Supreme Court’s first female justice as AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR: THE FIRST – Tuesday night at 8 on PBS NC.

Good news for post-apocalyptic movie fans – the trailer for Furiosa: A Mad Max Story starring Anya Taylor-Joy (The Miniaturist) has dropped.

Join historian Kate Williams as she explores more scandalous and shocking stories about the residences of the British monarchy. Don’t miss season three of SECRETS OF THE ROYAL PALACES – Tuesday at 8pm on the Explorer Channel.

Sounds Familiar

“I know that I am young but I am ready for the great responsibility that lies before me.” – Victoria (Jenna Coleman), VICTORIA on MASTERPIECE

Sounds Familiar

“The Tower of London is Britain’s oldest royal palace. It’s also a fortress… a prison… and one of the properties I’m lucky enough to look after.” – Lucy Worsley, Historic Royal Palaces Chief Curator, LUCY WORSLEY’S ROYAL PALACE SECRETS

Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Explore the history of the Confederate Battle flag and its impact on the people, politics and perceptions of South Carolina and beyond. Relive the DOWNING OF A FLAG – Thursday night at 10 on PBS NC.

Noted historian Lucy Worsley (Royal Myths & Secrets) discusses the British fascination with murder.

Celebrate the centennial of Charlie Parker‘s birth with a look at his his long-lasting impression on Kansas City Jazz. Tune in for BIRD: NOT OUT OF NOWHERE – Saturday at 8pm on the North Carolina Channel.

Video has surfaced of David Tennant (The Escape Artist) on his last day on the set of DOCTOR WHO. Obviously it was an emotional day.

Hey, It’s Photo Friday!

You may recognize this royal couple from their hit MASTERPIECE series. They’ve been gracing the UNC-TV lobby for a few weeks now. Perhaps they may soon be out and about, meeting the public at station events. For the moment, we’re happy to have their regal countenances watching over the station’s activities from a central vantage point.

Sounds Familiar

“Sounds like the noise a deer makes when it is being slaughtered.” – Prince Albert (Tom Hughes), after being awakened by the sound of bagpipes while on holiday in Scotland, Victoria

Victoria

It seems odd that for the first time in years we won’t have a new season of Downton Abbey to look forward to come 2017. Trust me – the folks at Masterpiece are keenly aware of this and are hoping and praying that something comes along to replace Downton in hearts and minds of PBS viewers. Well, Victoria may be just the hit series that they (and we) are looking for. Starring Jenna Coleman (best known as one of the Doctor’s many companions), Victoria is the dramatic story of the young queen’s rise to power and independence while seeking partnerships in politics and her personal life. Take a look at this fascinating new series.