What to Watch in August
Lisa Tipton
July 31, 2024
There'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. Each month, she’ll recommend a few shows that she thinks you should watch.
Find all the ways to watch WTTW here. Many of the below shows are available to stream or will be once they premiere, especially by WTTW Passport members.
Rick Steves’ Iceland
Rick Steves travels to one of the further stretches of Europe (and the closest to us in the U.S.), Iceland, to explore its otherworldly landscapes and unique culture in this new special, his first on the small country.
Check back later for an interview with Cameron Hewitt, the writer and associate producer of the special who also appears in it.
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Saturday, August 24 at 7:00 pm
It's been years since we've been able to watch the modern adaptation of Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, but now it's finally available to stream again via the PBS app with a WTTW Passport membership. To celebrate, we're bringing back this special that plops them back into the era of the original Sherlock and Watson, 1890s London.
American Masters: Blake Edwards
His name might be as familiar as that of some other film director's, but his movies certainly are: Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Pink Panther, A Shot in the Dark, Victor/Victoria. The last starred Blake Edwards' second wife Julie Andrews, who also appears to tell stories in this documentary.
Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska: A Celebration in Words and Music
No, this does not take place in nor is it really about Nebraska. Rather, it's a live show based around Bruce Springsteen's acclaimed 1982 album of that title, featuring Emmylou Harris, Eric Church, Noah Kahan, Lyle Lovett, Lucinda Williams, and more.
