Next Thursday at 9:00pm on WETA UK, the second series of Waking the Dead begins! Follow along with Waking the Dead using this downloadable series 2 episode guide and be sure to tune in to WETA UK Thursdays at 9:00pm for Waking the Dead!
Waking the Dead Series 2 Premieres on WETA UK Thursday August 2, 2012 at 9:00pm
About the Series: Waking the Dead
Recent advances in forensic science, psychological profiling and new technology have revolutionized crime-solving. Now mysteries which have lain dormant for years can be reopened with a good chance of success. The Cold Case squad is a crack team of police investigators. Set up with the specific brief of reopening the files on unsolved cases, they re-examine the evidence and requestion witnesses. If anyone can track down a killer years after a murder, they can.
Leading the hunt is DS Peter Boyd. Haunted by the disappearance of his own teenage son years ago, he is committed to getting at the truth at all costs. Assisting him are a team of expert professionals: psychological profiler Dr Grace Foley, forensic scientist Dr Frankie Wharton, and detectives Amelia (Mel) Silver and Spencer Jordan, Boyd’s second in command. They are the best minds in their field and dedicated to their jobs. But digging up the past can be dangerous. The killer is still on the loose and could strike again…
About Series 2: Waking the Dead
In Series 2, a psychotic killer is the key to an investigation when a victim who survived is harassed by a copycat assailant, a deathbed confession appears to link the hanging of an East End gangster and the assassination of the jury who found him guilty, the team are up against a wall of Whitehall secrecy and a Home Office audit when a petty burglar is acquitted of murdering a prominent Home Officer advisor, and Boyd makes terrible mistakes while under pressure to discover the truth behind the disappearance of an 18-year old girl on Hampstead Heath in 1989.
The Second City comedy troupe has been home to some of the greatest comedians of our time. From Bill Murray to Tina Fey, these sketch comedians and first-class improvisers have been making people laugh for generations and this weekend they are making DC their home! So don’t miss the chance to see their newest talents, guaranteed to make you “LOL” in the Second City’s Laugh Out Loud Tour. Performances: Lansburgh Theatre on Friday, July 27 at 8:00pm and 10:30pm, Saturday, July 28 at 7:15pm and 9:45pm. Tickets: $25 - $45.
Philip Kaufman
Philip Kaufman is a professor, writer, and director and has produced numerous award-winning films. This weekend the National Gallery of Art is offering the chance to see one his most celebrated films for free!The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a famous novel by Czech writer Milan Kundera about the Prague Spring of 1968 that Kaufman adapted for the screen. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Juliette Binoche and is a classic romance set in a turbulent time. To enhance your experience of the film, author of Philip Kaufman: American Stylist, Annette Isdorf, will speak about the director to provide her insights to the man and the movie. Film screening: Sunday, July 29 at 4:30pm. Book signing: 3:45pm.
The Planets—An HD Odyssey
Although most of us won’t have the opportunity to travel to space in our lifetime, the National Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Gustav Holst’s The Planetsgives us the next best thing. Under the leadership of conductor Emil de Cou, and accompanied by the Choral Society of Washington, join the NSO as they bring the intrigue and beauty of the solar system to life with a high definition film comprised of images from the current Mars Rover and other NASA probe missions like the Voyager, Magellan, and Galileo. Join the NSO and the Choral Society of Washington at the Wolf Trap Foundation’s Filene Center for a night guaranteed to be out of this world! Performance: Friday, July 27 at 8:30pm. Tickets: $20-$52.
Animal Secrets
Charlotte Dumas has a way of seeing into an animal’s soul with her expertise in photography. Traveling all around the world photographing animals, she gains perspective to their side of the story. The Corcoran Gallery of Art is featuring her talents in the exhibition, Anima. The display consists of a series of formal portraits focusing on various animals and their emotions as they strive to survive in a human-dominated world. Her portraits allow audiences to see the world through the eyes of the animals and understand how humans affect the lives they lead. Anima remains on display until October, 28 2012. Corcoran hours: Wednesdays, 10:00am – 5:00pm; Thursdays, 10:00am – 9:00pm; Friday – Sunday, 10:00am – 5:00pm. Admission: Adults- $10, Seniors/Students- $8.
New Films Opening Friday, July 27, 2012
Killer Joe NC-17
Drug dealers and deadly plots fill this black comedy as a son hires a hit man to kill his mother for her life insurance policy after she steals $6,000 worth of his drugs.
The Watch R
A group of suburban dads form a neighborhood watch and discover an alien invasion in progress. Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, and Richard Ayoade star in this comedy written by Seth Rogan.
Step Up Revolution PG-13
In this next installment of the Step Up franchise, Emily, an aspiring professional dancer, arrives in Miami and bands together with a dance crew to protest a wealthy businessman’s development project that would displace thousands of people.
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry R
The documentary follows the artist and activist as he prepares for major museum exhibitions, interacts with family members, and publicly rebels against the Chinese government.
The Bourne Legacy PG-13
Jeremy Renner stars as the government created assassin who goes rogue in the fourth chapter of the Bourne series.
Searching for Sugar Man PG-13
The film tells the true story of the ‘70s rock icon that never came to be, Rodriguez. After a bootleg recording in South Africa turned the album into a phenomenon, two fans set out to find what really happened to the singer.
Want to live La Vie en Rose instead of la vie en humidity? Then escape to France by way of Paris on WETA, a documentary series that brings the City of Light to Washington, DC.
The three hour documentary begins tonight at 9:00 with part one. Each episode highlights a different and exciting aspect of the history of the French capital airing back-to-back on WETA TV26 and WETA HD. Paris debuts with City of Dreams where host Sandrine Voillet tells the story of the city’s ascent from the bloody French Revolution to the center of modern ideals of art and beauty in a one hundred-year time span. Discover how the city has played host to famous bistros, boulevards, and artistic movements that transformed it from a just another city to a city of dreams.
Episode two, Blood and Chocolate continues with an exploration of the origins of Paris on a small island in the Seine as well as the less-talked about underbelly. Learn about everything from blood to chocolate from the current trend-setters of Paris.
Sometimes in Paris it is hard to tell what is real life and what is fantasy, and the final episode, Bohemian Rhapsody, also seems to toe that line in its investigation of the city’s embrace of technology and counter-culture. Join Voillet for an examination of the strife to attain modernism with the Occupation and riots in the Banlieu along with encounters with Picasso’s grandson and Jane Birkin.
Bite into this amuse bouche of the series before you watch!
A heavily scheduled day can be tough without a good breakfast to start off with. But where to go? Tonight at 8:00, tune in to WETA TV 26 and WETA HD for The WETA Guide to Breakfast in Washington and get a better taste of the greatest breakfast spots in town. This WETA production features several establishments all with various cultural influences, and styles. Whether you’re looking to sit down for a hearty breakfast with family and friends or grab something for the road, you are sure to discover the best morning eats that satisfy your hunger during your busy schedule. Learn how to make breakfast a more exciting and delicious part of your day. After all, it is the most important meal!
When you co-view television with your kids, you help them understand the information they receive. Co-viewing is important it helps us see and hear what our children see and hear especially when images on the screen can bring out strong feelings. When we watch TV or a movie with our children, we can ask questions to help them think about what they see and help them make connections to what they learn at home and in school. For example, when you watch a show about animals, ask your children which animals are the same as those in a book you have read. Where else have you seen this animal? Maybe you saw it on a trip to the zoo. Make watching TV active!
Co-viewing TV or movies with our children allows us talk about important ways to behave. For example in Clifford the Big Red Dog: Jetta’s Tall Tale (air dates listed below) Jetta feels a twinge of jealousy when the other children get excited over Emily Elizabeth's wonderful big pet Clifford, so she blurts out a story about her own wonderful big pet: a huge parrot named Lulu. But this little lie quickly grows into a big mess. You can talk to your children abut why the truth is important, how it feels to be liked by others, and how to handle peer pressure. When parents and children watch TV together, you share your ideas and feelings which present an excellent opportunity for learning.
However, we are not always going to be able to watch every show or movie with our children. They are exposed to television and movies everywhere they go – doctors’ offices, friends’ houses, restaurants and schools. Take an active role and ask questions after your child has watched a show – whether or not you were there to view it.
Some sample questions are:
Tell me what happened in the show.
What did the characters do?
Do you agree with what the characters did? Why or why not?
What did the characters talk about?
How did you feel watching the show? Why?
What was your favorite part? Why?
What part didn’t you like? Why?
What questions do you have? (for example: the meaning of words or actions of characters)
Practice interactive co-viewing and these questions while watching:
Hop into the WETA time machine and journey back to Washington DC during the 1960s and 1970s, a time of immense social and political change that transformed the city from a sleepy Southern town to a world class city. Beginning tonight at 10:00, catch the WETA production Washington in the 60s, local Emmy winner for Historical Documentary and Post Production Audio. This documentary explores landmark topics such as the election of John F. Kennedy, the 1968 King riots, and reactions to the Vietnam War. Told from the perspectives of those who were actually there, Washington in the 60s includes interviews from prominent DC figures such as former Mayor Marion Barry, Author Pat Buchanan, and the late musician Chuck Brown. Tune in and learn more about the Beatle’s first performance in Washington or Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. If you’re interested in learning more about DC history, stay tuned for the WETA production Washington in the 70s at 11:00pm. Following DC in the midst of major social and political revolution, this documentary explores the election of DC’s first congressional candidate, Chuck Brown’s rise to fame, and the Washington Bullets’ first championship win. Containing interviews with well known DC natives like Connie Chung, Donnie Simpson, and Maury Povich, Washington in the 70s provides new insight into this integral period in Washington’s City. Take part in the history tonight!
Enjoy the excitement of a film festival in your PJs with the WETA Summer Movie Series on WETA TV26 and WETA HD. Tune in every Saturday for the finest films from all genres and generations, the night will begin with the WETA Movie, followed by a documentary from Independent Lens or POV. Grab a blanket and some popcorn and prepare to cry, laugh, and think with the WETA Summer Movie Series.
Against All Odds:
Do you ever feel like the universe is working against you? Or that you’re fighting a losing battle? Don’t despair! Tune in and take notes on the brave subjects of tonight’s films. Watch Rocky overcome injury and heartbreak to triumph over a vicious opponent in Rocky II. Follow Syrian school girls as they challenge limiting societal expectations to pursue higher education in The Light in Her Eyes. Join 20 year old JoEllen Marsh on her quest to find her birth father and half siblings in Donor Unknown. Draw inspiration for life’s smaller battles from these difficult, yet ultimately beautiful struggles, or just enjoy a fantastic lineup of movies for free.
Rocky II
The second installment in the Rocky franchise picks up where the first left off when, against all odds, Rocky survived a 15-round stand off versus Apollo Creed. Despite Rocky losing the match from a split-decision call from the referees, Apollo is not satisfied with simply defending his title at heavyweight champion—he wants there to be no doubt in anyone’s mind that he deserves it. Both opponents suffered serious injuries from this epic battle, and we learn that if Rocky ever fights again there is a chance he will lose his eyesight. Our hero is happily married to Adrian and humbled by how well he did in his famous fight in this sequel, but when Apollo questions his merit and Adrian falls ill, Rocky is forces back into the ring to one last bout for the end-all title of heavyweight champion of the world. The Rocky epic continues with the question: is Rocky the ultimate underdog or is he overrated? Find out on WETA TV26 and WETA HD Saturday at 9:30pm!
Get into shape for the movie with this classic Rocky training excerpt from Rocky II (yes, the music is there too).
The Light in Her Eyes
Young Muslim girls in Syria, Damascus are given the unique opportunity to pursue their dreams of higher education and future employment while staying true to their Islamic studies. Film directors, Julia Meltzer and Laura Nix bring you the POV documentary, The Light in Her Eyes. The film tells the story of Muslim preacher, Houda al-Habash and her dedication to teaching at Al-Zahra Qur’an School for girls, which she founded thirty years ago at the age of 17. Meltzer and Nix celebrate Houda’s work of continuing to create more opportunities for young women in her community through Islamic education. Her drive to teach and the students’ hunger to learn are inspirational, as they bravely move forward in a culture which traditionally holds women to very specific roles in society. Join in on the lessons tomorrow night at 11:30.
Could you imagine having a dozen brothers and sisters you’d never met before? Or what about a father you only knew as Donor 150? When former male model Jeffrey Harris made over 500 donations to the California Cryobank during the 1980s, he never expected for his children to attempt to find him or each other. Tomorrow at 1:00am on WETA TV26 and WETA HD, join filmmaker Jerry Rothwell as he follows JoEllen Marsh, one of Harris’s biological children, on her quest to find her half siblings and ultimately her biological father in the documentary Independent Lens Donor Unknown / All About Me. This story of a courageous young woman’s quest to uncover her roots provides an insight into the modern family and the ethics behind new reproductive technologies.
Unwind from school, work, or a busy day at 6:00pm on WETA UK all week long. Family dramas with a pinch of comedy make 6:00pm a perfect hour for commercial free British television. Tune in during, after, or while you’re making dinner. Tune in as the kids finish their homework. Tune in while you get your evening workout in. It’s the best of the best in light-hearted British dramedies right in your living room!
Sundays - 6:00pm
Loosely based on Sir Compton Mackenzie's “Highland Novels”, Monarch of the Glen follows young restaurateur Archie MacDonald who is trying to save his childhood home in the Scottish Highlands, after inheriting his father's large estate and castle, Glenbogle.
Mondays & Thursdays - 6:00pm
In the small Oxfordshire hamlet of Lark Rise and the wealthier neighboring market town of Candleford towards the end of the 19th century, teenage girl, Laura Timmins leaves Lark Rise to start a new life under the wing of her cousin, the independent and effervescent Dorcas Lane, who is Post Mistress at the local Post Office in Candleford. In the costume drama, Lark Rise to Candleford, friends Laura and Dorcas see each other through the best and worst of times.
Tuesdays - 6:00pm
Watch Born and Bred where Dr. Arthur Gilder and his son Tom, run the cottage hospital under the new National Health Service in the village of Ormston in Lancashire during the 1950s. Their medical methods and age differences put them on a collision course; it often takes the effort of the whole village to stop them from killing each other.
Wednesdays - 6:00pm
Follow the residents of an Irish village called Ballykissangel as they struggle to accept Peter Clifford, a young priest who just arrived to Ballykissangel.
Fridays - 6:00pm
Two spirited residents of a retirement home, Diana and Tom are Waiting For God and spend their time running rings around the home's oppressive management and their own families.
Fridays - 6:30pm
Gareth Blackstock is the Chef! He’s talented, arrogant, tyrannical and obsessed and insults his staff and customers endlessly. The chef's quest for perfection and his lack of awareness about the costs of that perfection mean that the restaurant is on the brink of financial collapse when he and his wife Janice purchase it. Can they keep the restaurant going or will the chef have to throw in his apron?
Saturdays - 6:00pm
Spring and summer 1940, World War II has just begun and England looks all but doomed in the face of an inevitable German invasion. Still, someone has to fight crime on the home front and who better than Christopher Foyle, the dogged detective chief inspector who faces difficult cases on Foyle's War?
Just one of many beautiful and historical neighborhoods that grace our city, Georgetown dates back to 1751 when it was used as a port along the Potomac River. Forty-five years later, cupcakes were first mentioned in Amelia Simmon's "American Cookery" cookbook. Dumbarton House is linking these bite-size facts together in a two-hour walking tour of historical Georgetown with Guild of Professional Tour Guides member, Dwane Starlin, as your guide and featuring treats from Baked & Wired, Sprinkles, and Georgetown Cupcake. So put on your walking shoes and elastic waistbands for this delectable taste of DC! Event: Sunday, July 22 at 10:00am – 12:00pm. Tickets: (The price of one cupcake at each venue is included) $20, reservations are encouraged, but cash or check at the door is accepted.
Medieval Story Land
The darkness is coming, and the only one who can stop it is a little elf named Todd. Red Knight Productions brings to the Capital Fringe Festival the production of Medieval Story Land, a parody of all things fantasy. Fun for children, adults, and hobbit-lovers alike, the story follows the brave elf on a dangerous quest to save the land and all the trolls, knights, and wizards who inhabit it. Performances: Friday, July 20 at 7:30pm and Sunday, July 22 at 3:00pm at Studio Theatre. Tickets: Single ticket festival price $17 + Fringe admission.
Main Street Community Band
Celebrate the harmonious sounds of Fairfax’s Main Street Community Band (MSCB). Composed entirely of Fairfax residents from all ages and backgrounds, the ensemble emphasizes the importance of music education and the joy of playing music with friends. Under the leadership of local conductor Geoffrey K. Seffens, MSCB will play pop, light classics, and old favorites. Experience first rate musicianship and support a local band with Main Street Community Band this weekend. Performances: Thursday, July 19 at 8:00pm in the Veterans Amphitheater in Fairfax City Hall. Sunday, July 22 at 7:00pm at Country Club Hills. Tickets: Free.
New Films Opening Friday, July 20, 2012:
The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13)
After being chased into exile by the Gotham City Police Department, Batman emerges eight years later to thwart the plans of a ruthless terrorist leader.
The Queen of Versailles (PG)
Nothing says wealthy like a mansion inspired by the grandest castle in Europe. The documentary follows a billionaire couple as they begin construction on their royalty-worthy home, only to have their plans and their empire falter due to the economic crisis.
Grassroots (R)
Based on the true story of the 2001 Seattle City Council election, oddball Grant Cogswell, with the help of campaign manager and friend, Phil Campbell, sets out to rally all the misfits of Seattle and earn a bid to unseat the City Council incumbent.
Tonight at 9:00 History Detectives returns to primetime on WETA TV26 and WETA HD with brand new episodes! All your favorite hosts are back to delve into mysterious histories with you by their side. History Detectives know their way around the complexities and intricacies involved in navigating American History, but can some artifacts just fall into your lap?
Tonight’s episode features artifacts left behind by some of America’s favorite rock stars. There is a guitar said to have belonged to Bob Dylan as well as possible Beatles autographs from Miami Beach in 1964 and a thrift shop that may have a Frank Zappa link. If you love rock music of the 1960s (or just rock music in general) this is the episode that will make you believe that finding of piece of its elusive history is possible. For instance, when Bob Dylan changed the face of rock ‘n’ roll by being the first artist to use an electric guitar back in 1965, it is hard to imagine such a precious artifact would have been simply forgotten at the show. But one woman believes that she is in possession of the exact guitar that helped Dylan introduce modern rock to the United States. If History Detectives Wes Cowen and Elyse Luray discover the story to be true, it could be the most priceless item the show has seen in all its 10 seasons. Tune in to see what the detectives find out about this guitar as well as other valuable items from beloved rock ‘n’ roll superstars.
Get a double dose of history and intrigue by watching Michael Wood’s Story of England: The Birth of Modern England, which airs right before History Detectives at 8:00 on WETA TV26 and WETA HD. Join Wood as he shares the roots of the town of Kibworth in the 17th and 18th century including glimpses at the battlefields of World War I and what daily lives were like during World War II and what they’re like today.
Philip Kaufman
especially when images on the screen can bring out strong feelings. When we watch TV or a movie with our children, we can ask questions to help them think about what they see and help them make connections to what they learn at home and in school. For example, when you watch a show about animals, ask your children which animals are the same as those in a book you have read. Where else have you seen this animal? Maybe you saw it on a trip to the zoo. Make watching TV active!
Lulu. But this little lie quickly grows into a big mess. You can talk to your children abut why the truth is important, how it feels to be liked by others, and how to handle peer pressure. When parents and children watch TV together, you share your ideas and feelings which present an excellent opportunity for learning.
directors, Julia Meltzer and Laura Nix bring you the POV documentary, The Light in Her Eyes. The film tells the story of Muslim preacher, Houda al-Habash and her dedication to teaching at Al-Zahra Qur’an School for girls, which she founded thirty years ago at the age of 17. Meltzer and Nix celebrate Houda’s work of continuing to create more opportunities for young women in her community through Islamic education. Her drive to teach and the students’ hunger to learn are inspirational, as they bravely move forward in a culture which traditionally holds women to very specific roles in society. Join in on the lessons tomorrow night at 11:30.
over 500 donations to the California Cryobank during the 1980s, he never expected for his children to attempt to find him or each other. Tomorrow at 1:00am on WETA TV26 and WETA HD, join filmmaker Jerry Rothwell as he follows JoEllen Marsh, one of Harris’s biological children, on her quest to find her half siblings and ultimately her biological father in the documentary Independent Lens Donor Unknown / All About Me. This story of a courageous young woman’s quest to uncover her roots provides an insight into the modern family and the ethics behind new reproductive technologies.
Medieval Story Land
of Fairfax residents from all ages and backgrounds, the ensemble emphasizes the importance of music education and the joy of playing music with friends. Under the leadership of local conductor Geoffrey K. Seffens, MSCB will play pop, light classics, and old favorites. Experience first rate musicianship and support a local band with Main Street Community Band this weekend. Performances: Thursday, July 19 at 8:00pm in the Veterans Amphitheater in Fairfax City Hall. Sunday, July 22 at 7:00pm at Country Club Hills. Tickets: Free.
Tonight’s episode features artifacts left behind by some of America’s favorite rock stars. There is a guitar said to have belonged to Bob Dylan as well as possible Beatles autographs from Miami Beach in 1964 and a thrift shop that may have a Frank Zappa link. If you love rock music of the 1960s (or just rock music in general) this is the episode that will make you believe that finding of piece of its elusive history is possible. For instance, when Bob Dylan changed the face of rock ‘n’ roll by being the first artist to use an electric guitar back in 1965, it is hard to imagine such a precious artifact would have been simply forgotten at the show. But one woman believes that she is in possession of the exact guitar that helped Dylan introduce modern rock to the United States. If History Detectives Wes Cowen and Elyse Luray discover the story to be true, it could be the most priceless item the show has seen in all its 10 seasons. Tune in to see what the detectives find out about this guitar as well as other valuable items from beloved rock ‘n’ roll superstars.