NHPBS Passport Update - September 19, 2022
What's Arriving and Leaving NHPBS Passport
New/Returning Titles
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
This series brings to life the many detectives of late Victorian London who were "The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes," from R. Austin Freeman’s brilliant forensic expert Dr. John Thorndyke to Arthur Morrison’s notorious villain, private inquiry agent Horace Dorrington, William Hope Hodgson’s world-famous ghost hunter Carnacki and Baroness Orczy’s detective Lady Molly of Scotland Yard.
Available: Sept. 22 – Dec. 30, 2023
Van der Valk Season 2
Amsterdam—city of bikes, boats, and bodies. Marc Warren (Beecham House, The Good Wife) stars as steely-eyed cop Piet van der Valk in Van der Valk an all-new series based on Nicolas Freeling’s legendary crime thrillers. Co-starring are Maimie McCoy (Wallander) as Van der Valk’s right-hand woman, Lucienne Hassell; Luke Allen-Gale (Dominion) as the scruffy sergeant, Brad de Vries; and more!
Available: Sept. 25 – Aug. 18, 2026
Independent Lens | Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary
Chasing Trane is a portrait of a remarkable artist, revealing the critical events, passions, experiences and challenges that shaped the life of John Coltrane and his revolutionary sounds.
Available: Sept. 26 – Oct. 26, 2022
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family | Ambition
Explore Thomas Boleyn's determination to elevate the family name. His expectations and ambitions for his three children will take them into the heart of the Tudor court.
Available: Sept. 26 – Aug. 26, 2030
Expiring Soon
The Art of Home: A Wild River Story
Two indigenous artists create new works reflecting on their tribal homelands, the Wind River Indian Reservation. Ken Williams (Arapaho) is a Santa Fe art celebrity and Sarah Ortegon (Shoshone) is an up-and-coming actress in Denver. Both artists travel to Wind River Reservation to reconnect with their ancestors and present their art work to a somewhat isolated community.
Expiration Date: Nov. 3, 2022
Classic Albums
Celebrate the making of the greatest albums in pop, rock and heavy metal music. Each episode features interviews with band members, producers and others discussing the creation of the historic recording.
Expiration Date: Nov. 7, 2022
Great Performances | Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I
Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe star in a Tony Award-winning revival of the beloved musical about a British schoolteacher instructing the royal children of the King of Siam, featuring classic songs including “Hello, Young Lovers” and “Shall We Dance.”
Expiration Date: Nov. 2, 2022