Friday on the NewsHour, President-elect Joe Biden forges ahead with his transition to the White House as President Donald Trump shows no signs of conceding. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham calls for a reset on the nation’s COVID-19 response as cases surge across the country. And music legend Dolly Parton reflects on a year marked by a pandemic and why she is creating more than ever before.
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With Alexa Chung, Tan France, Veronica Jacques, Marco Morante. Charged with making a chic suit in a day and a half, the designers scramble to realize their visions for judge Phillip Lim, despite some bloody drama.
Thursday on the NewsHour, U.S. health experts express worry as coronavirus rages and holiday gatherings approach. Plus: The pandemic's public health and economic toll, President Trump’s latest attempts to challenge election results, the legal questions around vote counts, U.S.-Israel policy, political polling under scrutiny, Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis and the fate of unemployed older workers.
Directed by Julian Jarrold. On a tour of Australia, Diana struggles to balance motherhood with her royal duties while both she and Charles cope with their marriage difficulties.
Directed by Paul Whittington. With Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson. As Thatcher's policies create rising unemployment, a desperate man breaks into the palace, where he finds Elizabeth's bedroom and awakens her for a talk.
A fascinating and interesting episode, particularly in light of our current pandemic and economic situation right now.
Directed by Paul Whittington. With Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson. While Margaret Thatcher struggles with the disappearance of her favorite child, Elizabeth reexamines her relationships with her four children.
Directed by Benjamin Caron. With Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Josh O'Connor. After Charles proposes, Diana moves into Buckingham Palace and finds her life filled with princess training, loneliness and Camilla Parker Bowles.
Directed by Benjamin Caron. With Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson. As Elizabeth welcomes Britain's first woman prime minister and Charles meets a young Diana Spencer, an IRA attack brings tragedy to the royal family.
Directed by Dean DeBlois. With Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson. When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.
Rating: ★★★★½
Someone ran away from the first twenty minutes of this for scariness/sadness, but it was actually well done through and through. I thought it’d be hard to beat the first one.
Directed by David Crerar. With Mary Berry, Nathan Outlaw. Mary returns to one of her most loved locations, Port Isaac on the Cornish coast. There she meets local chef Nathan Outlaw and together they explore some classic dishes inspired by the great outdoors.
Directed by David Crerar. With Mary Berry, Simon J. Lycett. Mary pulls out some of her finest classic dishes for when entertaining. Whether it be a romantic meal for two or hosting a big meal for a gathering of family and friends.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump makes his first public appearance since losing reelection to Joe Biden -- and still refuses to concede. Plus: Sen. Bernie Sanders on Democratic politics, Republicans divided over Trump’s false claims, struggling essential workers in California, India’s pandemic economy, a blow for democracy in Hong Kong and a Gen Z artist bringing back the blues.
A lot of our students are not from Wales, so we wanted to do something fun to promote the Welsh Language and culture to them.
A fun short series of words with a bit of useful culture thrown in.
Directed by Gareth Bryn. With Richard Harrington, Mali Harries, Alex Harries, Hannah Daniel. A minister has been killed. Mathias and Rhys investigate his life and violent death. DS Owens leads an investigation into the attack on Mathias and his home as he struggles to keep his emotions under control. Prosser faces an old rival.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President-elect Joe Biden assures Americans that his transition team is moving forward despite President Trump’s unfounded claims of vote fraud. Plus: The Supreme Court considers the Affordable Care Act, Biden’s health care outlook, presidential transitions, more shocking revelations about the Catholic Church, the death of Saeb Erekat and moving toward American unity.