WCTE - Upper Cumberland Public Television

NATURE

"The White Lions"

Wednesday, May 22nd - 7:00pm

This is the story of two remarkable and extremely rare white lion cubs on their journey to adulthood. Both are female, sisters born as white as snow in May 2009 in South Africa’s Kruger Park. Growing up on the savanna, they must overcome not only the same survival challenges that all young lion cubs must face, they must also overcome the threats their high visibility brings.

NOVA

"Hunt for the Supertwister"

Wednesday, May 22nd - 8:00pm

A powerful tornado is a terrifying phenomenon that continues to defy decades of scientific efforts to predict it. During one of the worst tornado seasons on record, a NOVA camera team chased across the Midwest, capturing hair-raising footage of highly destructive twisters in action.

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER

"Audra McDonald: Go Back Home"

Friday, May 24th - 9:00pm

Join five-time Tony Award-winner and series host Audra McDonald as she takes a turn as the featured performer, singing songs from her new album and other favorites in a special spring concert at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall.

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS

"Radiohead"

Saturday, May 25th - 10:00pm

Alt rock icon Radiohead takes the ACL stage. The band performs songs from its Grammy-nominated LP The King of Limbs.

NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT

"2013 National Memorial Day Concert"

Sunday, May 26th - 7:00pm

On the eve of Memorial Day, join co-hosts Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) and Gary Sinise (“CSI: New York”) for a night of remembrance featuring an all-star line-up performing with the National Symphony Orchestra.