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This Week on PBS39: July 31-Aug. 6, 2017

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Each week, check in with us for our picks of what to watch for on PBS39. For full programming information, please visit wlvt.org/television.

Monday, July 31 | 9 p.m.
Midsomer Murders: Death in a Chocolate Box (Parts 1 and 2)

Barnaby investigates the murder of a former colleague.

Tuesday, August 1 | 7 p.m.
FOCUS
This week we FOCUS on Community with the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, Bucks County Audubon Society, The Fund to Benefit Children and Youth and the Fe Foundation.

Wednesday, August 2 | 8 p.m.
Secrets of the Tower of London

A tour of the Tower of London, which has served as a royal castle, prison, place of execution and torture, armory and mint during its almost 1000 years of existence.

Thursday, August 3 | 8 p.m.
The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Against the Odds

A jockey dies after winning his final race. Blake's investigation is interrupted by the arrival of his wife, whom he believed died 15 years ago.

Friday, August 4 | 8 p.m.
Elvis ’56

This 1987 documentary uses vintage clips, stills and home movies to chronicle the King's rise to the top. The hour follows his success from 1955 to 1957, when Elvis appeared on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.' Levon Helm narrates.

Saturday, August 5 | 10 p.m.
Celtic Thunder: Legacy

Celtic Thunder perform songs from throughout the group's career as well as selections from the members' solo projects. Included: "Heartland"; "Danny Boy"; "Raggle Taggle Gypsy"; "Buachaille on Eirne"; "Streets of New York"; "The Galway Girl"; "Falling Slowly"; "The Dutchman"; "Place in the Choir"; "Noreen"; "Remember Me"; "Caledonia"; "Now We Are Free"; "Home Song"; "Black Velvet Band"; "Isle of Inisfree"; "Take Me Home"; "Hallelujah"; "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"; and "Ireland's Call."

Sunday, August 6 | 8 p.m.
The Legends of Folk: Isn’t This A Time!

In a 2003 concert, Peter, Paul and Mary, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger and the Weavers perform at Carnegie Hall in New York.
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Elvis '56

Narrated by Levon Helm (The Band), ELVIS '56 (3rd Release) opens a time capsule to reveal the legendary performer at the very beginning of his meteoric career.

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Celtic Thunder: Legacy, Vol. 1 (Trailer)

The songs featured on Legacy: Volume One vary in style from classic Irish folk such as Danny Boy to more contemporary hits like Falling Slowly. Backed by an amazing 8-piece band, it's a perfect blend of Celtic Thunder entertainment and tradition.