Hey All!
Solar, I had the story in my head, edited it so that I gave you the highlights and got it down in writing. It was a very good episode and after watching all season I wanted you to know how it all played out. I will quickly summarize how the husband died, because it is a real twist and a tragedy. Thinking back, all the "Unforgotten" stories seem to end in tradegy. At least in this one some of the suspects actually went on to happier lives, and I really appreciated that. More about that later.
First, the situation that PBS finds itself in is going to impact all of us. I knew this was coming down the pike as soon as the federal funding was cut, and a few weeks ago I read about NJ PBS shutting down in June 2026. I've been mulling it over, 'cause I know the impact this will have on all of us, and honestly just held off saying anything because more bad news we don't need.
Unless a philanthropic billionaire comes along to make up some of the funding that has been taken away, many of the local channels we rely on for our programming will no longer be available. I am not holding my breath, because those that have the most in this country seem to give the least. Certainly not all, there are generous people who do their best to help humanity, but we have seen much greed of late and I think there are many who relish the fall of PBS.
Solar, I agree with you, the PBS stations that survive will have to concentrate their funds on more local content. They will not have the money to purchase the rights to air as many shows from across the pond (as we now have). More than likely our current British mystery renaissance is over. But, hope springs eternal, I am just not betting on it.
Deedee, your response (in bold) was mine as well. As I said I have had a few weeks to digest it, but by no means come to terms with it. Piece by piece everything we value and hold good in this world is being taken away. The worst part, Americans did this to themselves and we have to live with the knowledge that there are people out there in our country loving every moment of the ignorance, cruelty and injustice. You know what they say about karma though...
WLIW, your main channel, will probably be okay. It is one of the heaviest private doner funded stations in the country. At least you will have that.
I am not interested in "Maigret", I just can't do it. After just watching Bruno (in the role) it is a sacrilege. I missed "Gold", but will follow-up on that.