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Posted on August 16, 2023 · We learn more about the history and significance of corridos from the host of the new series and from a corrido performer and educator.

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Posted on August 16, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: Could the racketeering charges against former Pres. Donald Trump not just affect next year’s presidential race but also this year’s local Houston elections? We contemplate that and discuss other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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‘The Tunnel: Vengeance’ Headed To PBS In 2018

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Posted on February 7, 2018 · The Tunnel: Vengeance returns for the final series on PBS later this year

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Posted on February 1, 2018 · Looks like that Downton Abbey movie might be on hold for a bit….

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‘Victoria’ And ‘The Crown’ Were Wikipedia’s Crown Jewels In 2017

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Posted on January 29, 2018 · Thanks to an increase in web searches surrounding The Crown, Queen Elizabeth II’s Wikipedia page was the third-most viewed page in 2017 with over 19-million views

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WATCH: Benedict Cumberbatch Is ‘Patrick Melrose’

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Posted on January 26, 2018 · Patrick Melrose will air on Showtime later this year

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Will There Be Light At The End Of ‘The Tunnel’ For Third And Final Series?

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Posted on November 29, 2017 · The Tunnel: Vengeance will be available to watch on December 14 on Sky Atlantic. 

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