PBS for Central Illinois
The Enchanted Island
Great Performances at the Met
8 pm Friday
on WILL-TV
Lovers from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream are shipwrecked on the other-worldly island of The Tempest. The work showcases arias and ensembles by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau and others, and a new libretto by Jeremy Sams. The all-star cast includes special guest star Plácido Domingo.
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No Primary Season Here
It didn't take many months of debates to declare a winner in the 13th Annual Great Britcom Vote. In a not-at-all unexpected result, To the Manor Born won in a landslide! To find out more about the results, read on!
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Mid-American Gardener, 7 pm Thursdays
Answering Questions from Gardeners Across Region 5
Each week, host Dianne Noland and a panel of experts answer viewer questions about lawn and garden care. Because they share advice that's tailored to Illinois growing conditions, the information is always what you need to know, when you need to know it.
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Mid-American Gardener 20th Anniversary
7 pm Thursday, May 24, on WILL-TV
What surprises do the Mid-American Gardener panelists have in store for the 20th anniversary show? Join the celebration and see clips from old shows and other special content. The program debuted May 21, 2992, as Illinois Gardener with Jack Kelly as host. Dianne Noland succeeded Jack as host in 1999. Visit the Mid-American Gardener website.
Update on DIRECTV Interference Problem
We are continuing to work with federal authorities to identify the source of the interference in the Springfield area that is affecting WILL-TV’s DIRECTV viewers. In addition to trying to eliminate the interference, WILL is developing a plan to deliver our signal to DIRECTV through a fiber source. We are working with vendors to bring the plan into realization. This will require the purchase of capital equipment and reoccurring costs to provide our signal to DIRECTV.
Hustle
8 pm Thursdays
Follow the exploits of a group of five expert con artists who target the rich and greedy on the streets of London. Starring Adrian Lester and Robert Vaughn and co-produced by the BBC, the action-packed drama entertains with snappy dialogue, humor and intrigue.
