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Sharpe's Challenge

New! From Masterpiece Classic

An all new swashbuckling adventure is on tap for March 28 as Sean Bean reprises his role as the gallant, free-spirited soldier Richard Sharpe, based on Bernard Cornwell's bestselling novels. This time, Sharpe accepts a perilous new mission in British India, where he encounters the beautiful but treacherous Padma Lakshmi (host of TV's Top Chef.) Not to be missed!

March 28 at 9 pm on TV 26 & WETA HD
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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
March 17
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Motown: The Definitive Performances
March 20
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Ed Sullivan's
Rock and Roll Classics
March 21
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Rick Steves' Mediterranean Mosaic
March 25
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Antiques Roadshow is Coming to Washington!

For the first time ever, Antiques Roadshow is coming to Washington, D.C.! If you've always had an item you wanted appraised, this is your chance to come to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on August 21 and maybe even appear on an upcoming episode of the show. You must have a ticket to attend.  Due to the huge demand, there's a random drawing for this free event — the deadline to enter is April 19. Learn more and enter online at weta.org. Good luck to all!

WETA thanks this week's sponsor:

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Let's celebrate the Irish on March 17! Enjoy When Irish Eyes are Smiling and Music of Ireland on TV 26 and WETA HD, plus travel shows focusing on Dublin, Belfast, and more airing on WETA Create. On the radio, tune in to Classical WETA for Irish performers such as flutist James Galway and traditional Irish melodies in classical arrangements such as "Danny Boy" and Malcom Larnold's "Irish Dances."

Watch your favorite shows online

We're thrilled to show off a new way to enjoy watching your favorite WETA television programs online. Go to watch.weta.org for an easy way to view full episodes of many marquee PBS series, such as Masterpiece, PBS NewsHour, and Nature plus WETA’s local productions exploring Greater Washington. Among the shows you can watch online are American Experience's Amelia Earhart; Pearl Jam on Austin City Limits; and highlights from This Emotional Life.

TV & Radio highlights

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What else is new?

Check out the new arts reviews from WETA's Around Town critics, including the BSO's innovative Cirque De La Symphonie, the movie Brooklyn's Finest, and Signature Theatre's Sweeney Todd...The WETA Book Studio features new video interviews with Dame Julie Andrews and James McGrath Morris, author of Pulitzer... and enjoy two new Classical Conversations with Avner Dorman and John Mauceri...Do you love PBS? Make your own video to show why, and you might win a trip to Austin, TX!

VivaLaVoce: The Station That Sings

A brand new radio station is now available from Classical WETA for you to listen to online or via HD radio at 90.9-2. Called VivaLaVoce, the station offers classical music enthusiasts a dedicated way to enjoy choral music, opera and art song, 24/7. Among the features are "Opera at 8" each night, including Gershwin's Porgy and Bess on March 16 and Puccini's Madama Butterfly featuring Luciano Pavarotti on March 21. Each week, the station also highlights a Vocal CD Pick.

90.9-2 HD Radio

Meet Clifford on March 20 at "Reading: A Family Affair"

Your family is invited to "Reading: A Family Affair," a free event sponsored by the WETA Kids Channel, Verizon, and the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia. Join Clifford the Big Red Dog, two-time Grammy award winning musicians Cathy Fink and March Marxer, and The Great Zucchini among other performers and authors for a fun-filled day.

Become a monthly donor by joining the WETA Signal Society

Show your ongoing support for classical music and quality television by joining WETA's Signal Society. This select group of listeners and viewers have signed up to give monthly to WETA through automatic credit card payments. It's a powerful way to support WETA in providing programming that's important to you and the community. We hope you'll sign up!

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