Monday Montage

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

When arson strikes the local mosque, a Texas town must reckon with its troubled past. Tune in for A TOWN CALLED VICTORIA – a two-night event, beginning tonight at 9 on PBS NC.

Idris Elba (Luther) is releasing a rap track to raise money for knife crime charities.

From the forbidding Tower of London to glorious Hampton Court to treasure-filled Kensington Palace, get an exclusive tour of London’s most extraordinary palaces. Uncover LUCY WORSLEY’S ROYAL PALACE SECRETS – Tuesday at 9pm on the Explorer channel.

Wednesday Trivia Question

Name the historian, author, curator and television presenter who has hosted such shows as TALES FROM THE ROYAL BEDCHAMBER, SECRETS OF THE SIX WIVES and VICTORIA AND ALBERT: THE WEDDING.

Public broadcasting is known for many things: Informative how-to and educational programs, beloved children’s series, insightful news and public affairs shows and so much more. One of the more popular niches is that of British imports – programs from across the pond that showcase some of the best drama and comedy on the small screen. Along with those fantastic series, programs that delve into the colorful pageantry of English history are a common sight on UNC-TV. I’d wager public broadcasting viewers, on average, have a better knowledge of English history than do other Americans and possibly even some UK citizens.