Whether it's national, local, new, or an encore of a favorite, here's what to watch this June on Rhode Island PBS!
America: the Land We Live In - June 1 at 4:30 p.m. & June 3 at 8 p.m.
Take a modern-day adventure to rediscover America’s hidden treasures and forgotten national wonders and rich history through the lens of a 19th-century travelogue called Picturesque America. Follow the clues in the epic tales to uncover the “then and now” of each 150-year-old location, while also discovering the culture, history, and beauty in each place.
Culture Club: Live at Wembley - June 1 at 8 p.m., June7 at 8 p.m., & June 19 at 9:30 p.m.
Rock out with the iconic multi-platinum-selling 80s pop legends in a reunion concert before a sold-out hometown London crowd in 2016, after a hugely successful 60-city world tour. All four original band members—Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss—performed at this once-in-a-lifetime concert of hits like “Karma Chameleon,” “Black Money,” “It’s a Miracle,” “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” and more.
Il Divo XX, Live from Taipei - June 1 & 7 at 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate 20 years with the groundbreaking classical crossover group with a spectacular evening of music in Taiwan. Delivering timeless pop classics and traditional standards, Il Divo reinforces their status as performers and vocal powerhouses. Featuring interviews with the group, highlighting their journey to date along with future aspirations.
An American Family at 50 - June 2 at 6 p.m., June 6 at 1 p.m., June 30 at 2 p.m.
Discover how a documentary series became a media sensation 50 years ago and birthed a new television genre. An American Family at 50 revisits the original series, which chronicled seven months in the lives of the Loud family of Santa Barbara, California, and explores its enduring significance. Ten million viewers watched weekly, making the series watercooler conversation across the nation.
Bee Gees: In Our Own Time- June 2 at 9 p.m., June 7 at 1 p.m., & June 29 at 2 p.m.
Explore the story of one of the best-selling music acts of all time, told in their own words by Barry and Robin Gibb, from modest beginnings to worldwide success in the 1970s. The Bee Gees' award-winning career spanned five decades with over 200 million albums sold. Includes interviews, videos, TV appearances and live performances.
Country’s Legendary Duets - June 3 at 9:30 p.m.
Hosted by Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn (Conway Twitty's grandson & Loretta Lynn's granddaughter), Country's Legendary Duets looks back at some of the great country music duet performers of all time, including George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, and Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. Performances include "If Teardrops Were Pennies," "We’re Not the Jet Set," "Louisiana Women, Mississippi Man," and "After the Fire is Gone."
Marcus King: Live in Nashville - June 5 at 8 p.m. & June 12 at 9:30 p.m.
Buckle up for a “country-fried, psychedelic, honky-tonkin,’ rock ‘n roll, soul music” concert with the Grammy Award-nominated King and his band. Known for his ability to make arenas shake, unparalleled performance prowess, and dynamic live shows, King shoots from the hip and plays straight from the heart.
Ricky Martin: Live Black & White Tour - June 6 at 8 p.m.
Experience an explosion of sound and color in this live 2007 concert from the pop superstar. Recorded in his native Puerto Rico during his Black and White Tour, the concert takes viewers on a musical journey through his hits in Spanish and English.
Charley Crockett: Live from the Ryman - June 6 at 9:30 p.m.
Grab a front-row seat to the country and blues singer’s first-ever show at the fabled auditorium in downtown Nashville before a sellout crowd. Crockett performs songs from his deep catalog of 12 albums and counting, along with his ace band, The Blue Drifters. Performances include “The Man from Waco,” “Cowboy Candy,” “Just Like Honey,” and songs by George Jones, Jerry Reed, T-Bone Walker and more.
Voices Over the Water - June 7 at noon
Discover the ways in which Scottish Americans keep their heritage alive including Highland Games, Burns Night, and clan societies. Learn the real history behind the enduring image of the colorful, tartan-clad warriors so recognizable and celebrated in American popular culture.
Art Happens Here with John Lithgow - June 10 at 10 p.m. & June 11 at 2 p.m.
This one-hour special features actor John Lithgow going back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education. He immerses himself with teachers and students to explore four arts disciplines: dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble. The program celebrates how arts education nurtures and inspires the hearts and minds of students of all ages.
Puppy Secrets: The First Six Months - June 10 & 17 at 9 p.m.
Follow four sets of puppies from birth through their first six months of life, discovering not only the incredible developments that happen during this fascinating and crucial period but also the exceptional bond they make with humans.
Grown Up Dad - June 12 at 4 p.m. & June 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Grown Up Dad is a half-hour program that explores the generational changes of fatherhood and asks what it means to be a good dad today. Host Joseph Gidjunis is a dad who grew up seeing fathers as drive-by parents who often missed out on real family time. Wanting to be there more for his son, and with inspiration from the hit Australian animated series Bluey, Joseph sets out on a journey across the United States and Australia to discover what that looks like for him and his family. Along the way, Joseph meets up with experts and other dads for conversations about fatherhood, parenting, work and life balance, and being a role model.
The Porter - Thursdays at 9 p.m. starting June 13 & Tuesdays at 2 p.m. beginning June18
Inspired by real events and set in the 1920s, follow an ensemble of characters who hustle, dream, cross borders and pursue their ambitions in the fight for liberation - on and off the railways that crossed North America. A story of empowerment and idealism that highlights the moment when railway workers from both Canada and the United States joined together to form the world’s first Black union.
Alice & Jack on MASTERPIECE - Fridays at 10 p.m. beginning June 14
Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson star in Alice & Jack, a modern love story. When Alice and Jack first meet, they’re bound by a connection so powerful it seems nothing can break it, but will their path lead them to a place of happiness and togetherness?
WaterFire: Art & Soul of a City...The Story Continues - June 14 at 8 p.m., June 15 at noon, and June 15 at 11 p.m.
Picking up where the 2012 documentary, WaterFire: Art & Soul of a City left off, this sequel, WaterFire: Art & Soul of a City...The Story Continues, shows viewers how WaterFire, in its 30th year, has evolved over the past 12 years, continuing to create world-class art and memorable experiences for more than 20 million attendees and counting.
Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling - June 17 at 10 p.m.
Rare access into the final stages of restoration on the most iconic landmark on London’s skyline. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the social and cultural history that the world’s most famous clock tower represents, while charting the extraordinary craftsmanship of the people painstakingly bringing this grand monument back to life for future generations.
Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom - June 19 at 1 p.m.
A Black man is troubled by the legacy of American slavery and the misuse of Christianity to justify it. He travels throughout Texas and discovers how the Juneteenth holiday reveals the hope and courage that empowered the formerly enslaved and their descendants to fight for freedom in an often unjust society.
A World of Hurt, How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone -June 21 at 8:30 p.m., June 22 at 12:30 p.m., June 23 at 7 p.m.
A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone examines the devastating impact of medical malpractice on patients, doctors, and society. The film presents three powerful stories from the perspectives of patients and doctors who have been directly affected by medical malpractice. Through these personal accounts, viewers gain insight into the emotional and financial toll that medical errors and their associated lawsuits can take on individuals and families. Additionally, the film features interviews with medical experts who discuss the root causes of medical malpractice and propose solutions for reforming the malpractice system for the future.
Treasures Inside the Museum Season 5 - Fridays at 8:30 p.m. starting June 28, Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. starting June 29, & Sundays at 7 p.m. starting June 30
Treasures Inside the Museum steps into the back rooms of more than a dozen museums throughout Southern New England, delving into their treasured collections and uncovering pieces that often remain hidden away. Season 5 features the Rosecliff Exhibit, Smith Castle, Rose Island, Providence Library, Casey Farm, The Sailing Museum, Washington Lodge No. 3, The National Museum of American Illustration, Lippett House, The Portsmouth Historical Society, The Artillery Company of Newport, and Fort Adams.
