ON MASTERPIECE
GLASS HALF FULL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 @ 7:00PM
James has a bout of brucellosis, bringing long buried emotions to the surface. A broken-down car forces Siegfried and Tristan to renegotiate their relationship with amusing consequences.
Category Archives: Program Highlights
NATURE
MUSEUM ALIVE
WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 @ 6:00PM & 10:00PM
Sir David Attenborough takes us on a journey through London’s world-famous Natural History Museum, revealing it as it’s never been seen before, in a compelling tale of discovery and adventure. As the doors are locked and night falls, Attenborough meets the extinct creatures that fascinate him the most, as they magically come alive in front of his eyes; dinosaurs, ice age beasts and giant reptiles.
FRONTLINE
BATTLE FOR TIBET
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 @ 8:00PM & 12:00AM
Investigating China’s rule over Tibet. With footage from inside the region, how the Communist regime controls Tibet’s Buddhist population, and the battle over the succession of its spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
GREAT MIGRATIONS
A PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
COMING TO AMERICA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 @ 6:00PM
Hear the story of African and Caribbean immigrants in the United States and examine their profound impact on American culture and what it means to be Black in America.
ALL CREATURES
ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL
PAIR BOND
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 @ 7:00PM
Carmody gets an exciting opportunity, leaving Siegfried wondering whether he’s holding back his protégé. Mrs. Hall must deal with an unlikely emergency in Darrowby and Siegfried and Carmody have to pay attention to their romantic pursuits.
NOVA
EGYPT’S TOMBS OF AMUN
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 @ 6:00PM
An archaeological detective story opens a door into an extraordinary moment in the history of Ancient Egypt, as the discovery of a long-lost cemetery not far from King Tut’s tomb shines a light on an often-overlooked Egyptian kingdom. Treasures emerge revealing details of a unique period about 2,700 years ago, when kings from Nubia – present-day Sudan – conquered Egypt and shifted the status of Egyptian women, giving them remarkable power.
NATURE
EXPEDITION KILLER WHALE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 @ 6:00PM & 10:00PM
In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence and teamwork. Swimming together to create powerful waves, they can wash seals off pieces of floating ice. Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers as they explore the icy waters to advance our understanding of these sophisticated animals.
FINDING YOUR ROOTS
LATIN ROOTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 @ 5:00PM
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of musician Ruben Blades and journalist Natalie Morales – interweaving stories from across Latin America. Along the way, both guests learn secrets that their ancestors tried hard to conceal.
CHAUTAUQUA AT 150
WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 @ 8:00PM & 12:00AM
Celebrate the story and lasting impact of this iconic institution through inspiring stories of faith and democracy with a stirring performance of Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise and appearances by Kathryn Hahn, Kwame Alexander, Misty Copeland, and more.
INDEPENDENT LENS
THE IN BETWEEN
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 @ 8:00PM
Following her brother’s death, a filmmaker returns to Eagle Pass, the Texas bordertown where she grew up, to document the places that shaped their family. She finds a treasure trove of his own footage that brings him back to life, sparking a reflection on growing up Mexican American along the U.S.-Mexico border. She rediscovers the beautiful mysteries of their complex hometown.