What to Watch: August 2024

Whether it’s national, local, new or an encore, here’s what to watch this August on Rhode Island PBS

Fleetwood Mac: The Dance (Copyright: Neal Preston)
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The Porter(Continues) — Thursdays at 9 p.m. and Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

Inspired by real events and set in the 1920s, follow an ensemble of characters who hustle, dream, cross borders and pursue their ambitions in the fight for liberation — on and off the railways that crossed North America. A story of empowerment and idealism that highlights the moment when railway workers from both Canada and the United States joined together to form the world’s first Black union.

Ocean State Sessions Season 4 (Continues) — Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 12 p.m.

“Ocean State Sessions” features an eclectic catalog of New England musicians and their original songs. Each episode delivers live performances from the artists, followed by intimate interviews, where singers and bands share their insights into the local music scene and the creative inspiration behind the pieces they perform.

Guilt Season 3 on MASTERPIECE (Continues) Fridays at 9 p.m. and Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

The brothers are back together, but enemies old and new cause them to seek ever more desperate solutions to their problems. Digging deep into their past, Max (Mark Bonnar, “Napoleon,” “World on Fire”) and Jake (“Jamie Sives,” “Annika,” “Chernobyl”) hope to finally find a future free of danger … and each other.

Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office on MASTERPIECE (Continues) — Fridays at 10 p.m.

Based on the real-life British Post Office scandal, this series tells the story of hundreds of people who ran branches of the Post Office across Britain and were wrongly accused of theft due to a faulty IT system.

The Invisible ShieldMondays at 10 p.m. starting Aug. 5

This four-part documentary series reveals a little-known truth: that public health saved your life today and you probably don’t even know it. But while public health makes modern life possible, the work itself is often underfunded, undervalued, and misunderstood.

“The Four Phantoms in Concert”Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. and Aug. 24 at 5 p.m.

“The Four Phantoms in Concert” features singers Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosio and Ciarán Sheehan, who cumulatively have performed the iconic Phantom role more than 6,000 times. The show features solo and group numbers celebrating the music of Broadway and more, including “All I Ask of You” and “Music of the Night” (“Phantom of The Opera”), “Old Friends” (“Merrily We Roll Along”), “Bring Him Home” (“Les Miserables”), “Danny Boy” (Irish ballad) and songs from Billy Joel and the Bee Gees.

Holocaust Warnings: American Antisemitism and Extremism - Aug. 14 at 1 p.m.

The Holocaust began with words — hateful words aimed at Jews and others. Words can encourage and compliment, but words can also startle and wound people personally and in public ways. Words matter. Can the Holocaust provide a template for understanding and confronting extremism today?

“Fleetwood Mac: The Dance”Aug. 14 at 8 p.m., Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 30 at 9:30 p.m.

Recorded in 1997, “Fleetwood Mac: The Dance” marks the return of the band’s most successful lineup of Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Stevie Nicks, who had not released an album together since 1987’s “Tango in the Night.” The group performs “Go Your Own Way,” “The Chain,” “Landslide,” “Gold Dust Woman,” and “Gypsy.” The USC Marching Band adds a memorable touch to the performance during “Tusk” and “Don’t Stop.”

Fighting for Lincoln: The Wide AwakesAug. 15 at 9 p.m.

The Wide Awakes were a Republican para-military organization distinguished from other political clubs of the 19th century by their youth, effectiveness, and distinctive uniforms. Examine this group’s history and their nationwide movement instrumental in electing Abraham Lincoln in 1860.

Beyond the BolexAug. 16 at 1 p.m., Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. and Aug. 30 at 12 p.m.

A young filmmaker discovers a treasure trove of family artifacts and unravels mysteries surrounding her visionary great-grandfather. Though buffeted by war and personal struggles, he created a ground-breaking invention that helped launch the careers of filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson. His epic story of ingenuity, determination and love is told here for the first time.

“America’s Home Cooking: Sweets”Aug. 24 at 12 p.m.

“America’s Home Cooking: Sweets” celebrates everyone’s favorite course — dessert! Host Chris Fennimore walks you through some of his favorite, mouth-watering recipes like Kentucky Derby pie and loaded chocolate biscotti. Learn the tradition around the oh-so-easy Nana’s Italian love cake and get instructions on how to make the perfect truffle. Whichever recipe you choose to make in your kitchen, you’ll satisfy any sweet tooth!

Academy of Country Music HonorsAug. 31 at 6 p.m.

Celebrate the country music industry’s favorite night featuring the biggest names in the genre. From the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the 16th ACM Honors includes performances from BRELAND and Keith Urban, Brandy Clark, Jordan Davis, Chris Janson, Lady A, Nelly, Carly Pearce, The War And Treaty, Trisha Yearwood, Brett Young, Bailey Zimmerman and more.

Third Eye Blind: Live at Red RocksAug. 31 at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate with the band as they play the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the first time in 2022. Third Eye Blind delivers a hit-filled performance to thousands of their adoring fans, including “Graduate,” “Jumper,” “How’s It Going To Be” and more.

Pet Shops Boys: DreamworldAug. 31 at 9 p.m.

Celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary in 2024 with a concert filmed at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen in July 2023. In this lavish stage show with a full backup band and mesmerizing visual backdrops, the Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe perform their greatest hits including “West End Girls” and “It’s A Sin.”

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