Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) on a ship.

Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine)

Credit: Courtesy of MASTERPIECE, Pathé, and BBC Films; Rob Youngson

Next week, MASTERPIECE presents the story of a WWII veteran who embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. Take a look at what’s coming up!  

The Great Escaper on MASTERPIECE - Sunday, November 23 at 9 PM
The Great Escaper tells the true story of Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) who made global headlines in the summer of 2014. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary. The late, two-time Oscar® winner Glenda Jackson also stars as Bernie’s devoted wife, Irene. While Bernie is on his trip to Normandy, Irene recalls their younger days and falling in love during World War II.

A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversations Across America - Monday, November 24 at 9 PM 
Ken Burns, Jeffrey Rosen, and others discuss essential themes of liberty, equality, democracy and separation of powers. The ideas and values articulated 250 years ago during America’s founding remain relevant to conversations about governance today.

Bring Them Home - Monday, November 24 at 10 PM 
Bring Them Home tells the story of a determined group of Blackfoot people striving to re-establish the first wild buffalo herd on ancestral lands since the species near extinction a century ago. The film captures the decades-long efforts to restore buffalo along with the land, re-enliven traditional culture and bring much-needed healing to the Blackfeet community.