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Behind the scenes at internationally renowned Vectis Toys Auctioneers in Teesside, where buyers and sellers from all over the world come to trade every toy imaginable.

Scouting for Toys airs Sundays, October 6-20 at 1 p.m. on WXXI-TV.

Iconic American doll brand Barbie goes head-to-head with UK rival, Sindy. Teddy bear expert Jo receives an elderly bear and Mick looks at toy trains with grandson Charlie.

On Sunday, October 6 episodes include:
Ep. 1 Declan’s Star Wars – The Teesside toy auctioneers prepare for a major sale of TV and film memorabilia, and pride of place is given to a vast Star Wars collection.

Ep. 2 Graham Hamilton Matchbox Sale – Graham Hamilton has collected every Matchbox model car released between 1961 to 1982: amassing more than 2000 vehicles, many of them incredibly rare.

Ep. 3 Toy Theatres – The auctioneers try to value a remarkable set of toy theatres – some more than 150 years old with expert advice from Pollock’s Toy Museum.

Ep. 4 Lego – As Lego enthusiast David prepares to release some of his prized sets at auction, Andy and Dave are hoping to pick up some sought after construction boxes for their joint collection.

On Sunday, October 13 episodes include:
Ep. 5 Charlie Bears – Teddy bear expert Jo receives a large collection of Charlie Bear teddies from a single seller, including some very rare bears.

Ep. 6 Meccano – A huge consignment of Meccano arrives from a single seller. It represents a lifetime’s passion and has been well played with but painstakingly restored.

Ep. 7 Antique Dolls – A vast haul of antique dolls arrives in the saleroom, passed on by the husband of a deceased artist. Other highlights include Star Wars toys and a passionate Transit van man.

Ep. 8 Mr. Timpo – Miniature plastic figurine collector Michael Maughan is selling some of his impressive Timpo collection.

On Sunday, October 20 episodes include:
Ep. 9 Karl Lagerfeld – A much sought after, Karl Lagerfeld teddy bear is sent to auction, creating a buzz of excitement among staff and collectors alike.

Ep. 10 Barbie – Iconic American doll brand Barbie goes head-to-head with UK rival, Sindy. Teddy bear expert Jo receives an elderly bear and Mick looks at toy trains with grandson Charlie.

The story of a junior doctor who arrives in picture perfect India looking for a job.

The Good Karma Hospital airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV,

The six-part series tells the story of junior doctor, Ruby Walker, who arrives in India looking for a job and a distraction from her heartbreak. She anticipates the sunshine, the palm trees, and picture-perfect beaches. What she doesn’t expect are the realities of work, life, and even love at an under-resourced and overworked cottage hospital.

A revelatory, dramatic reframing of American leadership through the lens of the First Ladies.

The First Lady airs Thursdays, October 24-November 21 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV.

Starring Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, The First Lady delves deep into the ladies’ personal and political lives.

Exploring everything from their journeys to Washington, family life, and world-changing political contributions, the impact of the White House’s women is no longer hidden from view.  

Nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards, Critics Choice Awards and NAACP Image Awards, The First Lady  includes Kiefer Sutherland as Franklin Roosevelt, Aaron Eckhart as Gerald Ford, and O-T Fagbenie as Barack Obama. 

Photo: Key Art – The First Lady
Credit: Provided by APT

This film explores the mechanics of genocide, the conditions that allow it to occur, and the ideas and institutions that stand against it.

The Broken Promise airs airs Monday, October 7 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV.

After World War II, humanity declared that genocide would never be allowed to happen again. But “never again” has become “again and again,” from Cambodia to Bosnia to Rwanda to Darfur to China to Ukraine. The Broken Promise asks, why? What makes people dehumanize one another? Why does it keep happening? And what can we do to make “never again” a reality?

The documentary has three chapters: The Pattern, Ripple Effects and Arc of Justice. Raw, unflinching first-person stories are told by the survivors of genocide, and their children, and how the trauma of genocide ripples through generations. Past and current genocides over the last century are painted with extensive archival footage and more than 100 photos and images from worldwide news agencies and museums.

With poignant insights from forward-thinking policymakers, scholars, and activists, the film examines the characteristics of those who perpetrate crimes against humanity—their self-serving goals, their destruction of democratic institutions, and their utter disregard for the slaughter that follows.

Photo: Father and his two children flee the ISIS genocide of the Yazidi people
Credit: Magnum Photos

The gripping inside story of the Royal Family told only by the people who really know.

The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor airs Saturdays at 5 p.m. on WXXI-TV

The gripping inside story of the Royal Family told only by the people who really know. Spanning six decades of British history, discover behind the scenes revelations and intimate insights into the stories we’ve only heard. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton).