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“Top Chef”’s Padma Lakshmi (right) guest stars as Madhuvanthi, a beautiful schemer who is out to seduce Sharpe (Sean Bean).

Masterpiece Classic: Sharpe's Challenge

In 1817, soldier-adventurer Richard Sharpe comes out of retirement to quash a rebellion in British India and rescue his old friend Patrick Harper.

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This program covers the inspiring life and times — and music — of first-generation Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Roy Orbison (pictured).

Roy Orbison: In Dreams

Explore the life, times and music of first-generation Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Roy Orbison.

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He's big. He's red. He's irresistible. He's CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG. Clifford loves frolicking with his friends, Emily Elizabeth, T-Bone and Cleo (pictured).

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