Playlist TV Highlights
TV Highlights
What to Watch in December
Lisa TiptonAs the holidays approach, we have warming holiday specials full of music and cheer, plus a look back on a tumultuous year with WTTW News, a documentary on Chicago's candied history, and more.
What to Watch in November
Lisa TiptonA new special from Geoffrey Baer offering a unique vantage point on Chicago and an examination of gun violence in the city, plus new dramas from Masterpiece, which turns 50 this year.
What to Watch in October
Lisa TiptonA new look at the Great Chicago Fire from WTTW, two very different but equally worthwhile new dramas as well as a comedy, a documentary on the enormous power of the Latino vote this election, and more.
Our Hispanic Heritage Month Programming 2020
Daniel HautzingerDiscover WTTW's programming celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15.
More Educational Programming to Supplement At-Home Learning
Daniel HautzingerAs the school year begins and many students take classes remotely, WTTW is offering an educational block of shows to supplement at-home learning every weekday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 pm on WTTW Prime.
What to Watch in September
Lisa TiptonAn extension of Chicago Tonight into the weekend, focusing on Chicago's Black and Latino communities; a new mystery set in Amsterdam; a documentary investigating the abuses underlying Texas's construction boom; and more.
What to Watch in August
Lisa TiptonAugust brings a new season of a long-running, cerebral mystery, extensive coverage and analysis of the Democratic and Republican Conventions from WTTW News and PBS NewsHour, and another overlooked story of the pandemic from Frontline.
WTTW Is Bringing Chicago's Summertime Activities To Your Home
Daniel HautzingerSummer in Chicago is typically fully of fun activities from dancing to movies to concerts to summer camps held in the parks of the city. This year, WTTW is partnering with the Chicago Park District and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to bring those activities to you in your home.
What to Watch in July
Lisa TiptonThere’s a huge amount of worthwhile TV out there nowadays, so it can be hard to choose what to watch. But who better to recommend shows than the person who programs them? Lisa Tipton, WTTW’s Head of Programming and Pledge, constructs the WTTW schedule by searching through offerings from many different sources which include the national PBS network, the BBC, and independent filmmakers to put together a varied and engaging broadcast schedule.
WTTW Programming Addressing Race and Racism
Daniel HautzingerWTTW will broadcast and make available to stream a series of films and new specials focused on race in America following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, and the ensuing protests that erupted across the country.
What to Watch in June
Lisa TiptonAn exciting new series from WTTW exploring billions of years of the prehistoric record with the Field Museum's Emily Graslie, a new season of a beloved mystery, a look at an infamous celebrity, and more.
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Daniel HautzingerIn honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, WTTW has a slate of programming centered around the new, three-part Asian Americans, from concerts to documentaries to food shows.
What to Watch in May
Lisa TiptonA series showcasing the vibrant variety of stories of Asian Americans via personal narratives, an examination of the 43rd President, a unique performance from Chicagoland, and a moving series about gun violence.
What to Watch in April
Lisa TiptonNew seasons of two fan-favorite mysteries, including the introduction of a new main character; two World War II-era stories; and a documentary about English royal intrigue: they're all coming in April.
A New Educational Line-up on WTTW Prime to Supplement At-Home Learning
Lisa TiptonBeginning Monday, March 30, WTTW Prime will host an afternoon block with shows that will provide educational content focusing on science, social studies, literature, and history for junior high and high school students.
