Welcome to a special edition of What's On Weekly!
Read below to find TV highlights from April 2026, including a deep dive on the American Revolution from Lucy Worsley, a celebration of music in Now Hear This, a beautifully filmed wildlife series Shared Planet, and more.
Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution
Lucy Worsley investigates one of history’s most explosive break-ups: The 18th century split between Britain and its thirteen North American colonies.
With access to expert insights and original evidence, Lucy explores the motivations behind the Americans’ will for independence; uncovers how the American Revolution affected Britain with sabotage, espionage, and political unrest reshaping the empire and asks whether this explosive break-up could have been avoided?
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Watch the two-episode special on Tuesdays, April 7 and 14, at 8pm.
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Great Performances | Now Hear This, Season 7
Scott Yoo, violinist and conductor of the Mexico City Philharmonic, returns to host the seventh season of the critically acclaimed miniseries Now Hear ThisfromGreat Performances to explore the lives and works of Johannes Brahms and Scott Joplin, two celebrated composers whose careers did not go as planned; alongside the music scene of two major musical epicenters: Istanbul and Iceland.
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Watch on Fridays, April 10-May 1, at 8pm.
- Brahms: Free But Alone — Friday, April 10, at 8pm
- Everyone Loves Joplin — Friday, April 17, at 8pm
- The Call of Istanbul— Friday, April 24, at 8pm
- The Iceland Sound— Friday, May 1, at 8pm
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Travels with Darley | North Dakota Highway 2
Join Darley Newman on an unforgettable road trip along Highway 2, traveling from Minot to Devils Lake and Grand Forks, North Dakota.
This scenic route is packed with vibrant street art, rich history, outdoor adventure, local flavors, and unforgettable people. Along the way, Darley explores farmers markets, breweries, fishing hotspots, bison country, and creative communities that make this stretch of North Dakota truly special.
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Tune in on Monday, April 13, at 8pm.
Antiques Roadshow | 250 Years of Americana
This special episode highlights Antiques Roadshow discoveries reflecting 250 years of American art, artifacts, crafts and collectibles including a flag quilt (ca. 1880), a Tiffany Studios turtle back glass shade (ca. 1915), and an 1884 Edison light bulb. One discovery is valued at $300,000!
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Tune in on Monday, April 20, at 7pm.
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Wilding
Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their 400-year-old estate. The young couple battles entrenched tradition, and dares to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature.
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Tune in on Wednesday, April 22, at 9pm.
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Shared Planet
With stunning cinematography, Shared Planet is a unique global series reveals the untold stories of people and wildlife thriving together. Celebrating the benefits of making room for nature, this series offers a vision of a hopeful future.
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Watch the premiere episode on Wednesday, April 29, at 9pm. Then, see the rest of the series on the following Wednesdays in May.
- Cities — Wednesday, April 29, at 9pm
- Open Spaces — Wednesday, May 6, at 9pm
- Forests— Wednesday, May 13, at 9pm
- Waters— Wednesday, May 20, at 9pm