Monday Montage

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

Relive the sounds and sights of an explosive cultural clash as AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents THE WAR ON DISCO – tonight at 9 on PBS NC.

Olivia Colman (Broadchurch) has been cast in the film Wicker, a tale of an unconventional romance.

We know how the story ends. But how did it all begin? Who was she before the palace, before the paparazzi? Explore a modern legend on PRINCESS DIANA: WHO DO YOU THINK SHE WAS? – Tuesday night at 7 on the Explorer Channel.

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Flashback: 3 August 1983

What were we airing on the UNC Center for Public Television? take a look and see…

THIS OLD HOUSE was up to its renovating goodness at 7:30. Hosted by Dame Margot Fonteyn, THE MAGIC OF DANCE was up next. This week: the rise of the male superstar featuring Fred Astaire, Rudolf Nureyev and Sammy Davis, Jr. At 9pm, a profile Princess Di was on tap, followed by a unique look at monarchy in the 20th century. Britcoms ended the day (we signed off a midnight back then) so the day could end with laughter thanks to MONTY PYTHON’S FLYING CIRCUS and DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE.

Monday Montage

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

Go behind a modern legend to explore how it all began. Don’t miss PRINCESS DIANA: WHO DO YOU THINK SHE WAS? – tonight at 10 on PBS NC.

The third season of ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL has a premiere date on PBS! Mark your calendars for January 8, 2023.

Experience the earthen art of internationally known sculptor and designer Thomas Sayre. Ponder the significance of public art in the chaos of the digital age on EARTHCASTER – Thursday at 10pm on PBS NC.

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Monday Montage

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

Get a dramatic and intimate look inside the Russian assault on Kharkiv as FRONTLINE presents UKRAINE: LIFE UNDER RUSSIA’S ATTACK – Tuesday night at 10 on PBS NC.

Whet your appetite for the next series of Yorkshire veterinary action as the cast of ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL discuss the upcoming season.

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Monday Montage

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

Go inside the bitter battle to unionize coal miners at the dawn of the 20th century. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE relives THE MINE WARS – Tuesday night at 8 on UNC-TV.

The Washington Post examines how Fred Rogers became an oracle of parental wisdom.

Celebrate the outstanding impact of non-profits in our communities with POWER OF SHARING – Thursday at 9pm on UNC-TV. Continue reading