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May Programs
The last two episodes of Carrier air on Thursday, May 1 from 9-11 pm. However, if you missed any episodes of this spectacular series, tune in on Saturday, May 3. Beginning at 10 am and running through 8pm, MPT will be broadcasting the complete Carrier series from episode 1 through 10.
If you enjoyed Carrier, stay tuned after its conclusion on May 1 at 11 pm for America's Team: Being a US Air Force Thunderbird.
A reminder that Monarchy with David Starkey will be on Sunday, May 4 and 18 at 11 pm. From the viewing numbers we are seeing, this appears to be a program you are enjoying!
Several MPT-produced programs are being aired in May for the first time. The Transformation Age: How to Survive a Technology Revolution with Robert X. Cringley will be on Tuesday, May 6 at 10:30 pm and again on Thursday, May 22 at 9 pm. This program is a co-production, with the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Foster Care Stories: A Place to Be is brought to you on Thursday May 15 at 8:30 p.m. This program was made possible by the members of MPT, the MPT Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
It's barbecue time! MPT is proud to bring you the third series of Steven Raichlen's barbecuing expertise. Tune in on Saturday, May 10 at 1 pm for the premiere episode of Primal Grill with Steven Raichlen. Episode 2 will be on Saturday, May 17 at 1pm. But we know you'll want more to prepare for your Memorial Day celebration so on Saturday, May 24, you can learn from the master from 12:30 to 2:30 as you watch Episodes 3 through 6. Enjoy!
The National Memorial Day Concert airs on Sunday, May 25 at 8:00 p.m.
Be sure to watch your favorite Brit Coms on the Saturday evenings of May 3 and 24. The Brit Coms will be on each week day afternoon as well.
Do you remember the painted window and door screens in Baltimore? If so, for a walk down memory lane, be sure to watch Painted Screens. If you've never seen this type of folk art work before, sit back and enjoy a truly dying art.
What does that mean?
One of our viewers, Patricia K, wrote to us suggesting we ask our viewers to write to us about terms they hear on the Brit Coms that they are unfamiliar with and would like to know their meaning. We think perhaps this might be fun! So let's try it! Drop us a line at tealady@mpt.org if you have a term you would like explained and we'll try to list several every month to try to clear up the confusion!
Love letter finds its way home after 68 years
The author of a 68 year old love letter that was stolen in a burglary has been traced by Hertfordshire police. The letter was written by a lady called Monica in May 1940 from an address in Eldon Avenue, Borehamwood and posted to the author's new fiancé Gunner Bill Miller, who was then stationed at Aldershot Barracks. She was writing to express her delight at his marriage proposal just the day before in Kew Gardens.
The very well preserved letter was found in a bag believed to have been dumped in Strafford Gate, Potters Bar, by a burglar who was arrested after a series of house burglaries in the locality. It has been traced back to Monica Miller, now aged 98, who lives in a local care home.
In a happy twist, Monica did end up marrying Bill and having a family. Her son, who lives in Bristol, has expressed his gratitude at the return of the letter. He said: "I want to say thank you to everyone who has responded to this appeal. We are very grateful to have the letter returned - it's obviously of great sentimental value to my mum and family. She'll be so glad to have it back."
Hertfordshire Constabulary Property Officer Brian Foran retrieved the letter and decided to approach the local press in an attempt to trace its rightful owner. He said: "I'm so pleased it will be returned to Monica. It's such a lovely letter and was written to mark an important milestone in Monica's life. It's wonderful to have a happy ending."
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
Orphan pony finds love at last
A tiny Shetland foal orphaned on Christmas Day has finally been fostered by another pony after several unsuccessful attempts to unite her with a replacement family.
Ruby was taken to Redwings Ada Cole Rescue Stables, in Epping Road, Nazeing, at just two months old after losing her mother unexpectedly to an illness. Educated staff at the sanctuary worked round the clock for six weeks to ensure Ruby was bottle fed and cuddled throughout the day and night, giving her some of the love she had lost when her mother died. But the 25-inch blue and white foal was becoming too familiar with people and had forgotten how to interact with other ponies.
Centre staff were concerned she was not learning how to be like a pony and develop natural instincts. Estate manager Ron Teague said: "You have to be careful when they spend too much time around humans and that's why it was important we introduced her to other ponies. But when we put her with a group of other Shetlands they seemed confused by Ruby's particularly small size and didn't know what to do."
Eventually her carers tried matching her with Hamish, an 11-year-old Skewbald Shetland, who has been at the sanctuary for eight years. The outlook was not promising because normally a new foal would bond with its mother rather than father. But despite the age gap and the odds stacked against them, the pair instantly got on.
Mr. Teague said: "The introduction worked and Hamish and Ruby are a bit like an adopted dad and daughter." He added: "The lady who owned her really tried to look after her but it became too much and so she asked for our help. It's been very much a team effort from everyone, feeding her at 3am and again at 5am, but we can relax now knowing she has Hamish to keep her company. He has been a star."
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
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