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Heather's WHRO Passport Picks

Don't miss out on these WHRO Passport picks, curated by our very own Chief Content Officer and updated regularly!
Heather's WHRO Passport Picks

August 29, 2024

I hope you're enjoying the last few weeks of summer. To celebrate, we've curated a selection of new programs for you to explore.

Immerse yourself in the captivating life and work of Blake Edwards with a special American Masters tribute to the legendary filmmaker. Journey through ancient Greece with Odysseus Returns as it explores the question: Did Odysseus really exist? Delve into the challenges of modern-day America with Frontline: Two American Families. And don’t miss our WHRO Passport exclusive, Rick Steves' Iceland, where breathtaking landscapes and rich culture await.

- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer

Now on to the shows

American Masters: Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames on American Masters
Discover the life and career of director Blake Edwards, one of Hollywood's most iconic figures. Known for redefining slapstick comedy, Edwards' four-decade career often saw collaborations with his wife, legendary actress and singer Julie Andrews.

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Odysseus Returns

Odysseus Returns
An amateur historian, Makis Metaxas, claims he found the bones of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. But the discovery is soon embroiled in controversy, and Makis embarks on his own odyssey to convince the world he is right.

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Frontline: Two American Families

Frontline: Two American Families 1991-2024
Filmed over 34 years, two families struggle to survive in a changing American economy. Through hard times, falling wages, and loss of manufacturing jobs, the continuation of Bill Moyers' chronicle of perseverance as the American dream slips away.

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Rick Steves' Europe: Iceland

Rick Steves' Europe: Iceland
This one-hour special begins in Reykjavik, showcasing its thermal pools and charming sights, before venturing to the Golden Circle's gorges, geysers, and waterfalls. From there, the journey continues along the 800-mile Ring Road, connecting glaciers, fjords, geothermal hotspots, and Iceland's breathtaking natural wonders.

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Mark Your Calendar

Moonflower Murders

Moonflower Murders
To solve the disappearance of a hotel owner's daughter, Cecily Treherne, Susan investigates the truth behind a real-life murder detailed in Alan Conway's novel.

Can Susan uncover the secret hidden in the book and find Cecily before it's too late? Streaming on September 15.

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Most Recent Past Picks

Call the Midwife
A Boston Revolution
NOVA: Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine
Betrayal
Hotel Portofino, Season 3
Gods of Tennis
Wolf Hall
American Experience
POV
Great Performances
Dynamic Planet
House of Promises
Sherlock
Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Hope in the Water
The Sketch Artist

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