Stories by Daniel Hautzinger

Sidney, Geordie, and Leonard are all forced to confront their decisions, with disastrous consequences. An unexpected figure from Mrs. Maguire's past awakens feelings and thrusts her life into disarray. And a woman is dead at a factory, apparently from a fall – but Geordie doesn't believe it.

As the American militarymen prepare a party for the schoolchildren of Moybeg, unenviable situations cause Michael and Rose to be on edge. What should be a cheerful holiday ends up being disastrous and life-changing , in the finale of the show.

My Mother and Other Strangers, which airs its finale this Sunday, July 16, at 7:00 pm, takes place in Northern Ireland in the fictional town of Moybeg.

Dedry Jones loves music, but he's not a musician. He expresses his passion by talking about music, and he's quite the conversationalist. Learn how he began hosting an interview and performance series with the artists he thought people should know. He also shares his favorite performances.

Nature's Great Race follows epic mass migrations across the vast landscapes of the Arctic and southern and eastern Africa in vivid cinematography – catch a glimpse of the engrossing images here with a preview in photography before the show premieres on Wednesday, July 12.

Tao Wang, head of Asian Art at the Art Institute of Chicago, reveals his favorite works in the museum's Chinese collection and the surprising stories behind them. He guides a tour through Chinese art history and discusses his upcoming large exhibition, his first since coming to the museum. 

Bradfield is sidelined from closing the investigation into Julie Ann Collins's murder by a chance to catch his rival Clifford Bentley in a heist. The Bentleys themselves are starting to get nervous. How does everything wrap up in the final part of Prime Suspect: Tennison?

When Leonard witnesses a robbery with his new companion Hilary, they become essential sources for Sidney and Geordie. A murder soon turns up – how is it connected? Sidney sinks into depression while Geordie contemplates the future of his romantic relationships.

When Rose's younger sister comes to visit, she causes a stir in Moybeg. Michael thinks she's a loose cannon, Emma finds her a wordly aunt, and Rose a rival and confidant. Vera carries a tragic past but is eager to enliven her future with Captain Dreyfuss.

Feras Fayyad's documentary Last Men in Aleppo follows the volunteer rescue workers known as White Helmets who rescue people from the rubble after bombings in Syria. "They must help themselves because nobody else will help them," Fayyad says. "They try to create hope."

Riverview Park delighted Chicagoans for 64 summers, from 1904-1967. A massive parachute tower, beloved roller coasters, spooky fun houses, the world's largest carousel: relive them all in this Chicago Story about the beloved amusement park that used to stand at Belmont and Western.

Need some dishes for your Independence Day celebration? Try some recipes for dishes invented here – no, that doesn't include apple pie, hot dogs, or French fries. Get brownies from Katharine Hepburn, cookies from Martha Stewart, and chicken wings from America's Test Kitchen.

Now in its 37th year, A Capitol Fourth is an unmatched fireworks display and musical event. Meet some of the performers, from host John Stamos, who also appears with The Beach Boys, from comedy stalwarts The Blues Brothers to gospel star Yolanda Adams.

Tennison's morality is pitted against her loyalty when a police raid is botched. The detectives are closing in on Julie Ann's killer, but not before hearing a tragic tale from her parents. The Bentleys' scheme continues, but complications are accumulating.

A widespread illness at the village cricket game suggests an attempt at poisoning that soon involves two Pakistani brothers and a family that are pillars of the community. Extramarital relationships lead to an argument between Sidney and Geordie.