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What's On Weekly: June 22, 2026

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Welcome back to What's On Weekly!
 

Read about this week's TV highlights below, including an exploration of invasive mussels in the Great Lakes, an investigation of The American Revolution, and the second episode of The Kimberley.
 

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All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes

All Too Clear uses cutting-edge underwater drones to explore how quadrillions of tiny invasive mussels, known as quaggas, are re-engineering the ecosystem of the Great Lakes at a scale not seen since the glaciers. 

To capture this epic change, the husband-and-wife filmmaking team of Zach Melnick and Yvonne Drebert spent more than 150 days filming underwater, making it the most ambitious underwater film ever made about the Great Lakes. 

Part scientific exploration, part natural history adventure – the film showcases freshwater wildlife and environments like never before.

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Tune in on Monday, June 22, 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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Tune in Tuesday, June 23, at 8pm.

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The Kimberley: Australia's Wild West | Episode Two: Tidal Territory

The Kimberley features a jaw-dropping Australian wonder with terrain that’s as harsh and unforgiving as it is beautiful.

In Episode Two, battle for dominion over the river with crocs, then catch glimpses of an ultra-rare mangrove snake and an endangered nabarlek wallaby. Take to the ocean to see humpback whale mothers raise their calves, then be hunted by false killer whales.

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Tune in Wednesday, June 24, at 9pm.

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Looking Ahead To Next Week

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Becoming American: Philadelphia's Story

Becoming American explores the founding of the United States through the lens of Philadelphia, America’s first capital. From indigenous people and enslaved Africans to lawmakers and artisans, the film reveals how diverse communities shaped a new nation. Though rooted in Philadelphia, this is a shared American story whose debates, ideals, and consequences still resonate today.

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Tune in Monday, June 29, at 8pm.

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Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, the Founders declared: “all men are created equal.” As their aspirational words and ideals of freedom were signed into existence and spread throughout the colonies, Black people recognized that these ideas included them. 

Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War examines how they fought for these tenets of democracy for themselves, their families, and their communities. The film features insights from historians and scholars including Leslie Alexander, Danielle Allen, Edward Ayers, Christopher L. Brown, Woody Holton, and others.

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Tune in Monday, June 29, at 9pm.

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