New Seasons of ‘Call the Midwife,’ ‘Grantchester,’ ‘Baptiste’ and More Coming in October

September 28, 2021 Alyssa Beno Leave a Comment

Mark your calendar for a month filled with the return of old favorites on PBS Wisconsin in October!

NEW SEASONS

Call the Midwife

Season 10 premieres 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3

It’s 1966, and it’s a testing time for the midwives. But there’s excitement, too, as the women’s rights movement intensifies. With Trixie’s help, Sister Julienne is determined to steer Nonnatus House out of its financial quandary.

Grantchester on Masterpiece

Season 6 premieres 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3

With new crimes around every corner, and morality and legality at odds, it’s going to take all of Reverend Will Davenport’s skill and empathy to navigate these choppy waters and help the ones he loves.

Austin City Limits

Season 47 premieres 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3

Austin City Limits (ACL) brings fans a full season, packed with a stellar slate of ACL legends and highly-anticipated debuts from some of today’s most talked-about live acts, including Miranda Lambert, Jade Bird/Dayglow, Jon Batiste, Sarah Jarosz/Billy Strings, and Brandy Clark/Charley Crockett.

Wisconsin Life

Season 8 premieres 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7

Celebrate Wisconsin’s people and places with host Angela Fitzgerald as she visits the state’s beautiful outdoor spaces and inspiring organizations. Read a Q&A on the new season here!

Around the Farm Table

Season 8 premieres 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7

Fourth-generation organic dairy farmer Inga Witscher continues connecting consumers to small, thoughtful farmers through storytelling, forgotten recipes and entertainment.

Midsomer Murders

Season 19 premieres 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7

Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby investigates murder and mystery with new cast members, including Nick Hendrix as Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter, and the newest member of the Barnaby family, Paddy the dog.

Baptiste on Masterpiece

Season 2 premieres 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17

The acclaimed series follows retired detective Julien Baptiste as he delves into Budapest’s corrupt underworld to find a British Ambassador’s family who goes missing on a skiing holiday in the Hungarian mountains.

Secrets of the Dead

Season 19 premieres 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20

From breaking paleolithic stereotypes to new revelations about Stonehenge and the recent archaeological discovery of what’s been dubbed the “Lamborghini” of ancient Pompeii’s Chariots, these are just a few of the areas Secrets of the Dead will uncover this season.

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