Welcome back to What's On Weekly!
This week, explore the future of farming, Lucy Worsley revisits the American Revolution, enjoy music from Ben Stoeck on Prairie Musicians, dive into the inner world of Johannes Brahms, discover the legacy of Marquis de Lafayette, and catch new episodes of favorite Sunday night dramas.
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Save the Farm, Save the Future
Farming in America is harder than ever. Drought, extreme weather, and rising costs are pushing farmers to their limits. Meanwhile, climate change is driving demand for clean energy, transforming farmland into solar fields. Can agrivoltaics—combining solar power and agriculture on the same land—help save farms while meeting society’s energy needs?
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Tune in on Monday, April 6, at 8pm.
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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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Prairie Musicians | Ben Stoeck
Prairie Musicians is back with a new season, where regional singer-songwriters and bands take the stage in Prairie Public’s downtown Fargo studio.
This week, we hear music from Americana singer-songwriter Ben Stoeck.
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Tune in on Thursday, April 2, at 9pm.
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Great Performances | Now Hear This: Brahms, Free But Alone
Johannes Brahms was a quiet, private person, but he lived a full life, bearing a responsibility he didn’t want, a woman he couldn’t be with, and a legacy he couldn’t live up to. In this episode of Now Heart This, Scott Yoo journeys across Germany with pianist Elisabeth Brauss and cellists Johannes Moser and Max Hornung to find a window into Brahms’ inner life.
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See the final episode on Friday, April 10, at 8pm.
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Lafayette: The Lost Hero
Lafayette: The Lost Hero tells the story of the Marquis de Lafayette and his quest to bring democracy to America and France, through the eyes of Sabine Renault Sabloniere, a 21st century descendant.
The film traces the life and legend of this intriguing, neglected, and controversial figure, who left France at the age of 19 and fought courageously for the independence of the United States. He returns to France, risking his life to help start the French Revolution and then struggles in vain to bring democracy to his country by peaceful means.
Years later, after being imprisoned for bringing freedom movements to Europe, he returns triumphantly for the 50th anniversary of the American revolution — this country’s first great patriotic celebration.
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See the final episode on Friday, April 10, at 9pm.
Sunday Night Dramas Continue!
Call the Midwife, The Forsytes, and The Count of Monte Cristo
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Sunday, April 12, at 7pm: In Season 15 Episode 4 of Call the Midwife, Sister Catherine is distraught when a newborn baby is snatched from the maternity home.
Sunday, April 12, at 8pm: In Episode 4 of The Forsytes on MASTERPIECE, Jolyon assures Frances and June he has cut ties with Louisa.
Sunday, April 12, at 9pm: In Episode 4 of The Count of Monte Cristo on MASTERPIECE, five years have passed since Edmond became the Count of Monte Cristo and his plans for revenge have fermented.
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