Doc Martin's Portwenn
AIRS: Thursday, November 30 AT 8 PM
Shot on location in Port Isaac, England, this behind-the-scenes documentary looks at the international hit series Doc Martin. It features revealing interviews with cast members, a look at the town known as Portwenn, and a unique guided tour of the sets from producer Phillippa Braithwaite. The special, filmed during the sixth season, also contrasts rehearsals with final content to provide viewers a fascinating look at how the finished product is made.
RHYTHM AND BLUES 40: A SOUL SPECTACULAR
AIRS:
Thursday, November 30 at 11 PM
Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 PM
Celebrate legends of the 60s and 70s brought together in a once-in-a-lifetime concert: Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ben E. King and the Drifters, Dionne Warwick, the Isley Brothers, Percy Sledge, Little Anthony & the Imperials and more greats.
Africa's Great Civilizations
Airs: Saturday, December 2 At 10 AM
Beginning with Africa’s ancient history as the cradle of mankind, this documentary series with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. brings to life the epic stories of both little-known and celebrated African kingdoms and cultures.
The following is our gift to you when you make a donation to support MPB during this pledge program:
- $96 2 DVD set Africa’s Great Civilizations
- $240 3/2 DVD sets of Africa’s Great Civilizations, African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross and Black America Since MLK
Texas Tenors: Rise
AIRS: Sunday, December 3 At 6 PM
America’s favorite tenors are back with RISE, an all-new concert filmed in stunning 4K resolution at the beautiful Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, TX. In their second special for PBS, The Texas Tenors follow up their Emmy Award-winning PBS special “You Should Dream” with a live orchestra and choir performing classical, pop, country, and Broadway - including a show-stopping tribute to one of the most beloved and cherished musicals of all time - Les Misérables.
Below are the gifts we will send you when you make a donation to MPB during this program:
- $72 / $6 Monthly Sustainer CD, The Texas Tenors, Rise
- $75 One Ticket to the Texas Tenors with the Meridian Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 17, 2018, at the Riley Center in Meridian, Mississippi. Includes meet and greet cocktail party.
- $108 / $9 Monthly Sustainer DVD, The Texas Tenors, Rise
- $240 / $20 Monthly Sustainer Combo: DVD + 3 CDs
- DVD, The Texas Tenors, Rise
- CD, The Texas Tenors, Rise
- CD, The Texas Tenors, You Should Dream
- CD, The Texas Tenors, The First 5 Years
