Highlights March 14 to March 20

Posted on Mar 11, 2022

Monday, March 14th

It's a fiesta of fabulous finds as Roadshow visits McNay Art Museum in San Antonio for standouts like a W. W. Denslow-inscribed "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," a Mercury Space Capsule wind tunnel model and a black opal ring. Which is $60,000-$120,000? Antiques Roadshow McNay Art Museum Hour 1 at 7:00 pm Monday.

Everything is bigger in Texas, including Roadshow appraisals such as Julius Cohen yellow diamond earrings, a 1928 Gibson Granada banjo and a collection of original comic art dating to around 1937. Can you guess which is $105,000-$140,000? Antiques Roadshow McNay Art Museum Hour 2 at 8:00 pm Monday.

Henrietta Boggs, a reluctant Southern belle, finds her way to Central America in the 1940s, in search of freedom and adventure. Instead, she is swept up in political upheaval, when her new husband is elected president of Costa Rica. First Lady of the Revolution portrays a courageous woman who escaped the confines of a sheltered existence to help nurture a young democracy. Reel South First Lady of the Revolution at 9:00 pm Monday.

Explore the unique relationship of pigs as food, friend, and foe to humans. Interviews with archaeologists, farmers, chefs, hunters, and pet owners reveal the complicated bond between people and pigs, including the "pork taboo." Magnificent Beast at 10:00 pm Monday.

Tuesday, March 15th

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family histories of Broadway stars Audra MacDonald and Mandy Patinkin, discovering ancestors whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. Finding Your Roots On Broadway at 7:00 pm Tuesday.

Meet the Ohio sharpshooter who won fame and fortune in a man's world for never missing a shot. Born into poverty, the self-taught Oakley picked up a gun at age 15 not to become a superstar, but to save her family from destitution. Annie Oakley: American Experience at 8:00 pm Tuesday.

The inside story of what led to Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine. The events that shaped the Russian leader, the grievances that drive him, and how a growing conflict with the West exploded into war in Europe. Frontline Putin’s Road to War at 9:00 pm Tuesday.

FRONTLINE investigates the accusations of criminality and corruption that have surrounded Vladimir Putin's reign in Russia. Tracing his career back over two decades, Putin's Way reveals how the accumulation of wealth and power has led to autocratic rule and the specter of a new Cold War. Frontline Putin’s Way at 10:00 pm Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 16th

Unlock the mysteries of wild pandas whose counterparts in captivity are known for their gentle image. Journey through the steep Qinling Mountains with filmmakers, scientists and rangers to witness pandas' startling courtship and aggression behaviors. Nature Pandas: Born to Be Wild at 7:00 pm Wednesday.

In the wake of several failed missions to Mars, NASA dispatches the aptly named Phoenix to see if soil conditions on the Red Planet might have allowed for the development of life-the holy grail of Mars exploration. Nova Looking for Life On Mars at 8:00 pm Wednesday.

Unpack the moments that very nearly stopped the Expedition teams in their tracks on adventures that made them question whether they should even be out there, to the point where they knew if they took one step further, there was no turning back. Expedition with Steve Backshall: Unpacked No Turning Back* 9:00 pm

Thrill to an hour with Spanish singer, songwriter and dancer Rosalía.The Latin Grammy-winning Catalan native performs songs from her album El Mal Querer. Austin City Limits Rosalia 10:00 pm

Thursday, March 17th

Chef Aaron Sanchez talks about "Where I Come From: Life Lessons from a Latino Chef." Overheard with Evan Smith Aaron Sanchez, Chef and Author at 7:00 pm Thursday.

Behind the wheel of a Morris Traveler, internationally acclaimed violinist Daniel Hope explores Ireland, music, and his family legacy. CELTIC DREAMS: DANIEL HOPE'S HIDDEN IRISH HISTORY tells the story of how they were able to rediscover their Irish roots. Celtic Dreams: Daniel Hope's Hidden Irish History at 7:30 pm Thursday.

Explore the natural cycles of the seasons in the Burren. Discover spectacular scenes from the natural world, prehistoric Celtic rainforests, formations of rocks and underground caverns, disappearing lakes, and see the wildlife that inhabit this mysterious landscape. The Burren: Heart of Stone Symphony of Life at 8:30 pm Thursday.

Episode 2 unravels the secrets of the Burren's mysterious landscape and those who lived on it. What did Ireland look like when the nomadic hunters arrived? Who lived in Ireland in prehistoric times? Did prehistoric farmers irreversibly alter the landscape? And is modern Irish society descended from those who lived there more than 10,000 years ago? The Burren: Heart of Stone Song of Our Ancestors at 9:30 pm Thursday.

As Riverdance prepared to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special gala performance in Dublin in 2020, an international company of Irish dancers were locked in intense rehearsals. BORN TO RIVERDANCE is a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a part of one of the most successful dance productions in the world. Born to Riverdance at 10:30 pm

Friday, March 18th

DESIGN IN MIND: BUNNY WILLIAMS - NOT A HOUSE BUT A HOME is a half-hour program that explores the life and work of renowned interior designer Bunny Williams. With her trademark warmth and geniality, Bunny leads viewers on a tour through her lovingly and painstakingly imagined Upper East Side apartment in New York City and her country home and gardens in Connecticut. As she moves through each space, she explains her architectural and design decisions, as well as offers insight into how these personal choices create a home. Design In Mind: Bunny Williams - Not A House But A Home at 7:30 pm Friday.

Honor the best films and performances of 2021 that resonate with older viewers. Celebrating movies that matter, the Awards were established to recognize filmmaking that appeals to a grownup state of mind -- and acknowledge the artists who make them. Great Performances Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine at 8:00 pm Friday.

Saturday, March 19th

New Bedford, MA has a significant Portuguese immigrant population, dating back to the first wave arriving in the 1800's and the second in the 1960-1970's. The Portuguese wove their culture and identity into the area, including its cuisine. A star dish is Shrimp Mozambique, a dish also claimed by Cape Verdean immigrants in the area. Roadfood New Bedford, MA: Shrimp Mozambique at 6:00 pm Saturday.

Enjoy innovative Austin rock & roll from Jackie Venson, plus a vintage 2012 performance from soul/gospel legend Mavis Staples and friend Bonnie Raitt. Venson plays songs from Vintage Machine, while Staples performs songs from across her long career. Austin City Limits Jackie Venson/Mavis Staples with Special Guest Bonnie Raitt at 7:00 pm Saturday.

Skip Marsden is found with his dinghy on a beach with a harpoon in his chest 11 miles from where his boat was moored at sea by a buoy with four well-to-do drunken stag party members, one a spoiled young viscount soon to be married, on board. Parker and the team have to determine how Marsden ended up on the beach when his dinghy was inoperable and GPS confirmed his boat had never moved. Another problem was Marsden had dog hairs in his throat from his dog that had died two months previously. The discovery that Marsden was a drug smuggler using the fixed buoy as a drug drop complicated the crime further and a fifth person was interested in the whereabouts of the drugs. Death In Paradise Somewhere In Time at 8:00 pm Saturday.

Returning intoxicated from a wedding, Jake and Max run down an old man and decide to tell no one. Their cover-up quickly snowballs in complexity, and the detective closes in on damaging evidence. Sheila adds a new wrinkle to the case. Guilt on Masterpiece Episode 1 at 9:00 pm Saturday.

Max tries to derail the private detective he engaged to assuage Walter's niece Angie's fears. Guilt on Masterpiece Episode 2 at 10:00 pm Saturday.

Joanne Froggatt, who stole the hearts of millions of viewers as Anna on "Downton Abbey," stars in a totally different role in this spine-tingling drama - the notorious Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton, Britain's first female serial killer. Dark Angel On Masterpiece at 11:00 pm Saturday.

Sunday, March 20th

Bass Rene Pape, the world's reigning Boris, reprises his overwhelming portrayal of the tortured tsar caught between grasping ambition and crippling paranoia. Conductor Sebastian Weigle leads Mussorgsky's masterwork, a pillar of the Russian repertoire, in its original 1869 version, which runs two-and-a-quarter hours with no intermission. Stephen Wadsworth's affecting production poignantly captures the hope and suffering of the Russian people as well as the tsar himself. Great Performances at the Met Boris Godunov at 12:30 pm Sunday.

THE GOOD ROAD is an innovative, inspiring documentary series about two best friends who travel the world meeting philanthropists and change-makers, who have dedicated their lives to addressing global humanitarian issues. From depressed inner-city neighborhoods, to border camps for refugees, to rural health clinics, hosts Earl Bridges and Craig Martin explore efforts to help Rohingya refugees, stop elephant poaching, end human trafficking, alleviate poverty, and more. The Good Road Richmond, Virginia: Hidden In Plain Sight at 6:00 pm Sunday.

It's Easter 1967 and preparations are underway for a colourful Easter Bonnet parade outside Nonnatus House. However, Trixie is left shocked when routine building work nearby uncovers a terrible secret. Call The Midwife at 7:00 pm Sunday.

Charlotte returns to Sanditon in unexpected circumstances. A company of Army Officers descend on the town, offering romantic opportunities.Meanwhile, Georgiana meets an intriguing artist and Esther Babington has an unwanted encounter with her past. Sanditon On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm Sunday.

When her lover and partner Sean Hardacre goes missing, British detective Hannah Laing launches an urgent manhunt. Hannah contacts one of Sean's confidential sources, but can "Issy" help her discover Sean's whereabouts before it's too late? Before We Die at 9:00 pm Sunday.

Follow Lucy as she reveals how mental health problems forced King George III to relinquish power to his debauched and extravagant son. Was this really an era of elegance and regal splendor or an age of radicalism and revolution? Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets Kings George III and IV & The Napoleonic War at 10:00 pm Sunday.