Vintage Roadshow, A New Inspector Morse ...

June 25-July 1, 2012

Greetings!

This week on WJCT-TV, we kick off the PBS Arts Summer Festival, hosted by Anna Deavere Smith (Nurse Jackie). Sunday is "Florida Day," featuring a marathon of programs showcasing First Coast treasures and state history. Also on Sunday, we bring you the much-anticipated Queen and Country, along with Masterpiece's new prequel to the popular Inspector Morse series.

Next week is our nation's birthday. Get a sneak peek at the nation's biggest birthday party, A Capitol Fourth!

Stay tuned!
Natalie Tomola, Editor
WJCT Public Broadcasting

WJCT-TV 7.1

Antiques Roadshow Logo Antiques Roadshow-Vintage Secaucus

Mon., June 25 from 8-9pm

Travel back in time. See if the objects found at the Secaucus Roadshow went up or down in value during the last 15 years.

Preview.

Frontline - Dollars and Dentists
Tue., June 26 from 10-11pm
Join correspondent Miles O'Brien to investigate the flaws in our dental system and nascent proposals to fix them. Preview.

Mariachi High - PBS Arts
Fri., June 29 from 9-10pm
Spend a year in the life of a champion mariachi ensemble at Zapata High School in South Texas.

Queen and Country
Sundays from 8-9pm, beginning July1

Join veteran newsman Sir Trevor McDonald as he looks at the traditions and institutions surrounding the British monarchy. The first of four episodes, London: Royal City, reports on Changing the Guard. Preview.

Masterpiece Mystery! - Endeavor
Sunday, July 1 from 9-10:30pm

Before Inspector Morse, there was the rookie Constable Morse, fed up with police work and ready to hand in his resignation. That is, until a murder turned up that only he could solve. Preview.

Continuing Series (7.1)

Queen Elizabeth II Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Mon., June 25 from 10-11pm

Join Queen Elizabeth II and Britain's most famous family as they travel abroad, work at the palace and meet people from all walks of life.This week's episode, Head of State, joins Queen Elizabeth for the opening of Parliament and her historic visit to the Republic of Estonia. Preview.

Queen Victoria's Empire

Tuesday, June 26 from 8-10pm
Witness the clash of personalities and cultures that drove the 64-year reign of England's Queen Victoria. This week, you'll explore the political battle between Disraeli and Gladstone, and examine the impact of British colonization in Africa. Preview.

Focus on the First Coast (7.1)

Henry Flagler Florida Marathon

Sun., July 1 from 12:30-8pm

Explore our great state of Florida! First, tune in to seven WJCT productions that tour the First Coast, from the St. Augustine Lighthouse to Amelia Island. Then go statewide, with Weird Florida (5pm); a new documentary that profiles railroad magnate Henry Flagler (6pm); and a look at Prohibition in South Florida (7pm).

WJCT-FM 89.9

Melissa Ross First Coast Connect

Monday-Friday from 9-10am

Join host Melissa Ross on WJCT's award-winning call-in radio program, and get plugged into everything happening on the First Coast. This week's segments include JCCI's Children: 1,2,3 study (Tue) and severe storm advice (Fri). Full lineup.

Route 66 - The Beach Boys

Mon., June 25 from 10-11pm
Host Bob Lewe previews Front Row Center's Beach Boys program (airing July 6 on WJCT-TV) with a one-hour Beach Boys special. You'll hear Beach Boys songs throughout the program, including selections from their just-released CD, That's Why God Made the Radio. Don't miss it!

Song Travels with Michael Feinstein

Mondays at 9pm
Tune in to Song Travels with Michael Feinstein, airing during the JSO's summer break. You'll hear the Grammy-nominated performer talk about songs with a diversity of artists, including Bette Midler, Joshua Bell, Thomas Lauderdale (Pink Martini), David Hyde Pierce and Liza Minnelli.

WJCT-TV Digital Channels

Saturday Marathon- Living in America
Sat., June 30, All Day on 7.2 (Comcast 210)
Celebrate our nation's birthday by touring the U.S. with Burt Wolf. You'll travel from sea to shining sea, and every place in between. Burt will show you how to celebrate the 4th of July when you are "Living in America!"
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Jazzy Vegetarian (New)

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8am and 2pm, beginning June 26, on 7.2 (Comcast 210)

Join host Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian, for easy and delicious vegetarian cooking, without dairy, meat, eggs or animal products. Get step-by-step instructions for delicious dishes from Festive Zucchini Lasagna to Dazzling Chocolate Desserts!

Global Voices - Putin's Kiss

Sun., July 1 at 3 and 10pm on 7.3 (Comcast 211)

Nashi is an increasingly popular political youth organization with direct ties to the Kremlin. Officially designed to develop political leaders, its agenda is to suppress political opposition.

P.O.V. - Granito: How to Nail a Dictator
Thurs., June 28 at 10pm on 7.4 (Comcast 212)
Hear the extraordinary story of a film that provided key evidence for bringing an indictment against a dictator. Preview.

Kids and Family (7.1)

Curious George - Monkey Business Week
M-F, June 25-29 at 8am and 3:30pm
Keep kids reading during summer vacation by participating in PBS's Summer Literacy Initiative, featuring weekly program themes and online activities. This week, it's five adventures featuring everyone's favorite monkey, including the brand new "George Buys a Kite / Train of Light" (June 25).