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Heather's WHRO Plus Picks

Heather's WHRO Passport Picks

November 6, 2025

This month, we’re sharing a collection of stories that spark curiosity, reveal untold histories, and offer a bit of escape.

Step into the gritty 1960s with Inspector George Gently, uncover the untold legacy of Navy hero Eddie L. Ferguson in 33 Black Frog: An American Story, and take a closer look at one of America’s most complex power players in American Experience: Kissinger. Then, escape to the glamour of 1950s Madrid with the return of Velvet Season 4. Stream them all now — and don’t miss our special member binges!

- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer

Now on to the shows

Inspector George Gently

Inspector George Gently
A gripping British crime drama set in the 1960s North East of England, follows Inspector Gently, a principled detective, and his brash young partner DS John Bacchus as they investigate brutal crimes amid the era’s social and political upheaval.

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33 Black Frog: An American Story

33 Black Frog: An American Story
33 Black Frog tells the story of Eddie L. Ferguson, one of the first African American Navy Frogmen - precursor to the Navy SEALs. Overcoming systemic racism, Ferguson’s journey is one of resilience, courage, and groundbreaking achievements and sheds light on his untold story.

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American Experience: Kissinger

American Experience: Kissinger
A two-part, three-hour biography offering a revealing portrait of Henry Kissinger, the influential and controversial architect of American foreign policy whose complex legacy mirrors the contradictions of America's rise as a global superpower.

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Velvet

Velvet, Season 4
In late 1950s Madrid, the golden age of haute couture, there is one place everyone would like to shop at least once in their lifetime: the Galerias Velvet. In Spanish with English subtitles.

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The American Revolution

The American Revolution | Ken Burns
A sweeping look at America’s fight for independence, exploring how thirteen colonies rose in rebellion, won freedom, and reshaped the world. Through the voices of soldiers, civilians, and leaders on all sides, the film reveals the human stories, struggles, and ideals that defined the birth of a nation. Premieres November 16, on WHRO+.

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