As Wisconsin settles into sweater weather and the days grow shorter, PBS Wisconsin has a few ideas for getting out of the house — without actually leaving it.
Convicts working and a guard. Oglethorpe County, Georgia. May 1941.
As Wisconsin settles into sweater weather and the days grow shorter, PBS Wisconsin has a few ideas for getting out of the house — without actually leaving it.
This November, explore the great outdoors, visit a storied London hotel, discover Colorado’s music scene and head to the Australian outback. There’s also a closer look at American history, with all the drama we’ve come to expect.
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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a five-star hotel? Step inside The Langham, one of London’s grandest hotels, where the service is impeccable and the days are anything but ordinary.
Beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, “Inside the Langham” introduces viewers to the people, personalities and cocktails that make this historic hotel a must-visit destination. Consider it a little change of scenery — no international airfare necessary.
With the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 1, those after-work hikes are about to get harder to squeeze in. Fortunately, PBS Wisconsin and filmmaker Mick Davie have another option.
“America’s Great Trails” premieres at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, inviting viewers along on a journey across six iconic trails. Over three episodes, Davie explores the landscapes, wildlife and stories that make these routes worth the trip. Bring your sense of adventure; hiking shoes are optional.
If you’re more of a concertgoer than a trailblazer, “Colorado Soundstage” offers a different kind of getaway.
Premiering at 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, the series visits some of Colorado’s most memorable outdoor music venues, pairing performances with backstage conversations that offer a closer look at the artists and the stories behind their songs. It’s a chance to discover new music and build your winter playlist — even as the temperature drops outside.
A PBS Wisconsin schedule wouldn’t be complete without a little drama, and this month’s comes courtesy of the Australian outback.
In “Darby and Joan,” premiering at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, a widowed English nurse searching for answers about her husband’s mysterious death crosses paths with an ex-detective trying to escape his past. As Joan Kirkhope and Jack Darby become entangled in a series of mysteries, the unlikely investigative duo discovers that the most intriguing puzzle may be each other.
Not every journey takes you to a new destination. This November, “Crime and Punishment in America” takes viewers through the history of criminal justice in the United States, from the colonial era to today.
Directed by Lynn Novick, whose previous projects include “The Vietnam War,” “Hemingway” and “The U.S. and the Holocaust,” this documentary series examines the consequential story of American criminal justice in a way it has never been told before.
The four-night broadcast event begins Monday, Nov. 16, with each episode premiering at 7 p.m., followed immediately by an encore presentation of that evening’s episode.
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