Monday Montage

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

FRONTLINE chronicles the story of Vladimir Putin’s rise, his clashes at home and abroad, and how his troubled Ukraine war led to the greatest threat yet to his grip on power. See how the Russian leader reached this moment on PUTIN’S CRISIS – Tuesday night at 9 on PBS NC.

Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey) will star in an upcoming West End play about the late Queen and a royal servant. Backstairs Billy opens in November at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

Before the third season drops, catch the MASTERPIECE MYSTERY series from the beginning as brilliant but cynical commissaris Piet van der Valk solves baffling crimes in 21st-century Amsterdam. Don’t miss VAN DER VALK – Friday at 9pm on the Explorer Channel.

Monday Montage

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

Discover the history of an iconic London landmark and examine the restoration work that’s currently being done inside it. Tune in for BIG BEN: SAVING THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS CLOCK – Tuesday night at 7 on the Explorer Channel.

Did you hear Alan Cumming (Mystery) has returned his OBE? The actor was awarded the honor in 2009 by the late Queen Elizabeth II but he has since had misgivings about receiving it.

See how over five administrations, the miscalculations and missteps of American presidents have culminated in Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Relive Putin’s clashes with American presidents as FRONTLINE presents PUTIN AND THE PRESIDENTS – Tuesday at 10pm on PBS NC.

It’s An Honor To Be Nominated

Once again, PBS rakes in a slew of award nominations. This time, it’s the 39th Annual News & Documentary Emmy® Awards where the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honored the Public Broadcasting Service with 44 nominations, the most earned by any organization. In addition, NATAS is recognizing Paula S. Apsell, Senior Executive Director of NOVA, for her many years of science broadcasting excellence with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Here’s the full list of PBS nominations:

 

THE FARTHEST – VOYAGER IN SPACE

Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary

Outstanding Lighting Direction and Scenic Design

 

FRONTLINE “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail”

Outstanding Business and Economic Documentary

And The Award Goes To…

It’s no secret that public broadcasting has some pretty high quality programming. And, quite often, the shows that you see on UNC-TV earn not only critical praise but actual bona fide awards from serious award sources! So if you’ll indulge me – here are a few recent accolades tossed in the direction of public television.

The James Beard Media Awards are given annually by the James Beard Foundation and are the highest honor for food and beverage professionals working in North America. The 2018 James Beard Media Awards were announced on Friday, April 27, and PBS and member station programs were awarded three Broadcast Media Awards in the following categories:.

Special (on TV or Web) – Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown Heroes

Television Segment – PBS NewsHour

Outstanding Personality/Host – Pati Jinich, Pati’s Mexican Table

Monday Montage

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

Get the inside story of Vladimir Putin’s conflict with the US as Frontline investigates Putin’s mounting grievances and his efforts to exact vengeance leading up to the presidential election. Don’t miss part one of Putin’s Revenge – Wednesday night at 10 on UNC-TV.

Watch Ken Burns and Lynn Novick as they appear on CNN’s Amanpour to discuss The Vietnam War.

Join Bob Garner as he explores North Carolina’s culinary traditions with a UNC-TV classic that’s equal parts cookbook, essay and dining guide. Tune in and savor Foods That Make You Say Mmm-Mmm – Thursday at 10pm on UNC-TV.

The Charlie Rose Vladimir Putin Interview

If you missed it, Charlie Rose was able to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 19 as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Much of the encounter was featured on that evening’s Charlie Rose and on the PBS Newhour Judy Woodruff talked to Charlie Rose about how Vladimir Putin views the world.

For the Judy Woodruff interview, visit the PBS Newshour website.

For highlights of Charlie’s conversation with Putin, check out the June 19th episode of Charlie Rose at charlierose.com.