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AFRICA’S GREAT CIVILIZATIONS

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ORIGINS/THE CROSS AND THE CRESCENT

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM

In his six-hour series, AFRICA’S GREAT CIVILIZATIONS, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. This is a breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the African continent, of art, writing and civilization itself, through the millennia in which Africa and Africans shaped not only their own rich civilizations, but also the wider world.


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VICTORIA MARATHON

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ON MASTERPIECE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

STARTING AT 5:00PM, EPISODES 1 – 6

As a new queen, the young Victoria struggles to take charge amid plots to manipulate her. Her friendship with the prime minister leads to a crisis in Parliament.

Catch up on Episodes 1 through 6 today! Next week the series continues with the final episode, Young England @ 7:00pm & 11:00pm.


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VICTORIA MARATHON

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ON MASTERPIECE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

STARTING AT 2:00PM, EPISODES 1 – 6

As a new queen, the young Victoria struggles to take charge amid plots to manipulate her. Her friendship with the prime minister leads to a crisis in Parliament.

Catch up on Episodes 1 through 6 today! Next week the series continues with the final episode, Young England @ 7:00pm & 11:00pm.

 


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GREAT PERFORMANCES

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NEW YORK CITY BALLET SYMPHONY IN C

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 @ 10:00PM

The New York City Ballet Symphony in C, opens with Sonatine, a pas de deux of polished simplicity and emotional interplay to the music of Maurice Ravel.  Created in 1975 for the French-born dancers Violette Verdy and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, it is danced here by Megan Fairchild and Joaquin De Luz, with solo pianist Elaine Chelton.  The finale of the two-part Great Performances special is Balanchine’s Symphony in C, a signature work of the New York City Ballet to a score by Georges Bizet.


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MERCY STREET

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UNKNOWN SOLDIER

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 @ 7:00PM

Lisette re-creates on paper the face of a disfigured, amnesiac soldier, leading to a family reunion. When Anne’s plans to be made head nurse fail, she rejoins Hale to undermine McBurney’s authority. Pinkerton questions the Greens, causing a rift.


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CITY IN THE SKY

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ARRIVAL

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 @ 11:00PM

What goes up must come down—and getting passengers safely back to earth depends on complex global networks and some astonishing technology. Around the world, 100,000 flights a day make touchdown—almost every one safely. Learn what’s involved.


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SPY IN THE WILD

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A NATURE MINISERIES

BAD BEHAVIOR

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 @ 6:00PM & 11:00PM

Spy Creatures infiltrate the underground world of animal mischief, crime, and retribution. Spy Monkey is caught between crossfires as real monkeys fight over beach bar alcohol. Spy Egret is also a waterhole victim when elephants throw mud everywhere.


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FRONTLINE

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OUT OF GITMO

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 @ 11:00PM

The dramatic story of a Gitmo detainee released from the controversial U.S. prison after 14 years. With NPR, a report on the struggle over freeing prisoners once deemed international terrorists. Also in this two-part hour: “Forever Prison,” a collaboration with Retro Report exploring the untold history of the Guantanamo Bay prison.


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AMERICAN MASTERS

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MAYA ANGELOU

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 @ 7:00PM & 12:00AM

Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928-May 28, 2014) led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and writer, she inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought that pushed boundaries. Best known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Random House), she gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had before. (2 Hours)


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