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Kick off spring with 6 brand-new series on PBS Wisconsin
March 25, 2025 Leave a Comment
This April, find inspiration in PBS Wisconsin’s thrilling lineup of new series – from the breathtaking resilience of African wildlife to Pan-American culinary adventures with chef Pati Jinich!
Nature: Katavi – Africa’s Fallen Paradise
Nature series premieres 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 2
In the heart of Africa’s Great Rift Valley lies Katavi, a little-known national park spanning more than 3,000 square miles of western Tanzania. Here, Nature’s filmmakers capture a once-in-a-lifetime event – a severe drought followed by heavy rains that tests the survival skills of all those that call Katavi home.
The Cleaner
Crime-comedy series premieres 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3
It’s the cops’ job to clean up the city, but it’s Wicky’s job to clean up the crime scenes. When the detectives finish their work, Wicky moves in, armed with his bleach and scrubbing brushes. His job brings him into contact with the strangest people: those who knew the victims – and sometimes even the killers themselves. But, because he’s a chatty man, he tends to gossip more than he cleans.
Queens of Mystery
Murder-mystery series premieres 7:45 p.m. Saturday, April 5
A young female detective and her three mystery-writing aunts believe their knowledge of crime fiction makes them perfectly qualified to help her solve murders in their home of Wildermarsh.
Ghost Stories
Drama series premieres 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 11
Six dramatizations are inspired by the short stories of British authors M.R. James and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Fresh Glass
Lifestyle series premieres 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12
Host Cassandra Schaeg takes viewers on adventures nationwide, featuring noteworthy stories from diverse innovators in the food and beverage fields, building on her own passion for this work.
Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana
Culture series premieres 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29
Join chef Pati Jinich on a journey inspired by the Pan-American Highway to celebrate the many cultures of the Americas and how they enrich each other. Follow her as she travels from the top of Alaska through Alberta.
