Highlights August 8 to August 14

Monday, August 8th

Wrap up ROADSHOW's three-part visit to Hotel del Coronado with even more fantastic finds such as a Dr. Seuss-illustrated program and drawing, Seth Kinman's Colt Model 1851 presentation pistol, and a 1920 John Fery oil. Which is appraised for $50,000? Antiques Roadshow Hotel del Coronado - Hour 3 at 7:00 pm.

Discover the fascinating story of this iconic American garment. From their roots in slavery to the Wild West, hippies, high fashion and hip-hop, jeans are the fabric on which the history of American ideology and politics are writ large. American Experience Riveted: The History of Jeans at 8:00 pm.

See how the new leader of Zimbabwe's opposition party Nelson Chamisa challenges the acting president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, in the 2018 general election. How will they interpret democracy in a post-Mugabe era - in discourse and practice? POV President at 9:00 pm.

Tuesday, August 9th

Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares the family histories of director Alejandro G. Inarritu, iconoclastic performance artist Marina Abramovic and painter Kehinde Wiley. These visionary artists find their identities challenged -- and affirmed. Finding Your Roots The Eye of the Beholder at 7:00 pm.

Baratunde ventures to Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, one of the last places where you can hike or paddle into the remote wilderness. He meets with passionate birders and harvesters of wild rice and hears from them why wilderness means so much. America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Minnesota: A Better World at 8:00 pm.

An undercover investigation into the Taliban's crackdown on women in Afghanistan. Correspondent Ramita Navai finds those being punished by the regime and confronts Taliban officials. Frontline Afghanistan Undercover at 9:00 pm

This week on On Story, writer Derek Kolstad, creator of the John Wick franchise and Nobody reflects on his thrilling career, how he weaves emotion and humanity into action set pieces, as well as crafting characters you cannot help but root for. On Story On Writing John Wick: A Conversation with Derek Kolstad at 10:00 pm.

Two poems, by Linda Hogan and Alberto Ríos, follow wolves, jackrabbits, and other animals across the harsh Great Plains and Sonoran Desert. Both poets join wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin, film director Chris Eyre, Native American scholars Philip Deloria and Stephanie Fitzgerald, and a chorus of students to discuss how the poems call back difficult histories of human migration in the American west. Poetry In America Rabbits and Fire and Bear Fat at 10:30 pm.

Wednesday, August 10th

NATURE takes viewers into the heart of an African wild dog family. When lions kill her mate, a wild dog mother called Puzzles suddenly must raise two generations of pups all on her own without the help of a pack. Witness the loyalty and selflessness that sets wild dogs apart from other large, social carnivores in this deeply intimate portrayal of motherhood. But in this unforgiving Zimbabwe wilderness, it turns out the top dogs are the big cats - lions are the wild dogs' ultimate enemies. The young dogs provide some light-hearted moments while discovering the world around them, but as they grow up, they must face these eternal enemies on their journey to independence. Nature Dogs in the Land of Lions at 7:00 pm.

The Big Bang is when many think the universe started and time itself began. But what clues can we discover about this ultimate genesis of everything? And can we ever know what existed before the Universe’s birthday? With stunning animation based on space telescope images, NOVA explores infant galaxies filled with violent blue stars that formed just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang. Before that—before the coming of visible light itself—stretch the “ cosmic Dark Ages.” But scientists haven’t stopped there; instead, they’ve come up with an incredible theory for what happened billionths of a billionth of a second from the universe’s birth. If they’re right, we’re on the brink of understanding more than we could ever have hoped about our cosmic origins. Nova NOVA Universe Revealed: Big Bang at 8:00 pm.

Embark with Steve to the remotest parts of the planet in search of precious natural wonders. From Saudi Arabia to Kamchatka, Steve and his team unearth the secrets of an ancient civilization and discovers wildlife more at risk than ever before. Expedition with Steve Backshall Expedition Unseen at 9:00 pm.

Enjoy the roadhouse rock of legendary Texas songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. The veteran troubadour plays favorites and songs from his collaborative album Co-starring. Austin City Limits Ray Wylie Hubbard at 10:00 pm.

Thursday, August 11th

Amy Bloom is the author of two New York Times best-sellers, three collections of short stories, a children's book and a collection of essays. She has been a nominee for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Bloom has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, O Magazine and Vogue. Her latest novel is titled White Houses. Overheard with Evan Smith Amy Bloom, Author at 7:02 pm.

Kelly Corrigan talks with poet and museum curator, Kevin Young. Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan Kevin Young at 7:30 pm.

Chet heads to the suburb town that stuck in Austin's shadow to showcase its many hidden treasures. He eats artisan BBQ sandwiches and Ethiopian food. He tries his hand at BMX racing. And visits an award-winning distillery located in a metal shed. Daytripper Pflugerville, TX at 8:00 pm.

Mysterious lights are seen in the sky over famous UFO hot-spot Cooper Hill. When a local forest ranger suffers a strange death, the visiting UFO spotters are convinced aliens are responsible. DCI Barnaby and DS Nelson unearth suspicions, betrayals, and long-buried secrets in their search for the truth, centering on the nearby RAF base, including events going back over 20 years when secret research was conducted on aerial spying equipment, and there were secret affairs between villagers and RAF personnel. Guest stars Lee Armstrong (Call The Midwife) and Alison Steadman (Gavin & Stacey). Midsomer Murders The Incident at Cooper Hill 1 & 2 at 8:30 pm.

Broadchurch is in turmoil as the accused killer of Daniel Latimer goes to trial. Meanwhile, Alec Hardy questions the Sandbrook case. Broadchurch Season 2, Episode 1 at 10:02 pm.

Friday, August 12th

In RICK STEVES ISLAND HOPPING EUROPE, join Rick on a tour of four of Europe's most intriguing and surprising islands: Malta, Capri, Orkney,and Skye. This untraditional island-hopping adventure skips the hot sun and tiki drinks, but comes with remote beaches, Crusader castles, prehistoric wonders, windswept slopes, and salty traditional island lifestyles. Rick Steves Island Hopping Europe at 7:30 pm.

It's time for the season finale as the three remaining cooks go head-to-head to win "The Great American Recipe." They'll have some surprise helpers for their final chance to wow the judges with a very special dinner. Great American Recipe The Great American Recipe at 8:00 pm.

James Taylor presented ONE MAN BAND, a concert performance of Taylor s greatest hits, interspersed with personal anecdotes, often touching and sometimes witty reflections, and neverbefore-seen home movies and photographs from Taylor’s personal archives. Recorded at the magnificently restored Colonial Theatre in the heart of the Berkshires, the concert features classic James Taylor favorites such as “Carolina in My Mind,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Shower the People,” and “Fire and Rain.” James Taylor: One Man Band at 9:30 pm.

Saturday, August 13th

In RICK STEVES ISLAND HOPPING EUROPE, join Rick on a tour of four of Europe's most intriguing and surprising islands: Malta, Capri, Orkney,and Skye. This untraditional island-hopping adventure skips the hot sun and tiki drinks, but comes with remote beaches, Crusader castles, prehistoric wonders, windswept slopes, and salty traditional island lifestyles. Rick Steves Island Hopping Europe at 10:00 am.

With permission from Queen Elizabeth, this program covers a year in Buckingham Palace Garden, exploring the history and the natural history of this remarkable hidden royal treasure in the heart of London. The Queen’s Garden at 10:30 am.

A sequel to the successful 2018 Doo Wop Generations special, Doo Wop, Pop and Soul Generations (My Music) celebrates the legacies of the great artists and songs of the late 1950s and early 60s following the birth of rock and roll and the explosion of rhythm and blues on the radio. This new concert features the broadcast premiere of many original groups and new generation favorites that perform for sold-out doo wop, pop, and soul concerts nationwide. Following two decades of producing concert specials reuniting original performers on stage to sing their hits one more time, the My Music production team conducted a national talent search to present the next generation of younger singers and groups who carry on the tradition by channeling the doo wop, pop and soul sounds of the past. "The 50s and 60s oldies genre, in particular, is in danger of leaving us for good unless a new generation is found to bring the music forward,” said TJ Lubinsky, My Music creator and executive producer.“Now in our 25th year of shows, we are making sure this happens with Doo Wop, Pop and Soul Generations, which showcases beloved songs influenced by classic vocal group arrangements and pop harmonies.” Doo Wop, Pop and Soul Generations (My Music) at 2:30 pm.

This unique concert film offers viewers a front row seat and exclusive backstage pass to superstar Michael Buble's visually thrilling and musically triumphant To Be Loved Tour, which was seen worldwide by two million fans in 2015 over the course of an epic schedule of 172 concert dates. The richly atmospheric film spotlights Buble's charismatic gifts as an entertainer and showcases thrilling live performances of the GRAMMY®-winning singer-songwriter's biggest hits, including "Home," "Haven't Met You Yet," "Cry Me A River" and "Feelin' Good." In addition, the performance sequences are intercut with exclusive cinema verite-style footage of what it took for Team Buble to travel this movable musical feast from arena to arena over the course of a two-year span. Great Performances Michael Buble: Tour Stop 148 at 5:00 pm.

Celebrate 25 years with the nine members of the a capella collective as they belt out songs with style, swagger and spirit. The special features classic and contemporary songs like "Proud Mary," "Lean On Me" and "Shut Up and Dance." Straight No Chaser: The 25th Anniversary Celebration at 7:00 pm.

Experience one of the most dramatic and charismatic performances of Bowie's career on his 1983 tour. Recorded live in Vancouver, it features his greatest hits including "Let's Dance," "Heroes," "Golden Years," "China Girl" and "Space Oddity." David Bowie: Serious Moonlight at 8:30 pm.

Experience the powerful performance by Prince and The Revolution on their legendary Purple Rain Tour, featuring hits like "Let's Go Crazy," "Little Red Corvette," "When Doves Cry" and a mind-bending 18+ minute version of "Purple Rain." Prince and the Revolution: The Purple Rain Tour at 10:00 pm.

Will and Geordie investigate a murder and missing persons case at a senior citizen's care home. It is unclear if some of the victims may also be perpetrators of the crime. Grantchester On Masterpiece Season 7, Episode 5 at 11:30 pm.

Sunday, August 14th

Travel through Italy to meet some of the remarkable artisans who still make exceptional items by hand - from glassblowers and ceramicists to olive oil makers and cashmere weavers - all of whom exhibit talent, dedication and love for their art. Italy Made with Love at 11:00 am.

It's time for the season finale as the three remaining cooks go head-to-head to win "The Great American Recipe." They'll have some surprise helpers for their final chance to wow the judges with a very special dinner. Great American Recipe The Great American Recipe at 12:30 pm.

For anyone who loves theater, this contemporary history of Broadway is pure joy. As audiences return to live theater, an all-star cast tells the inside story of the last time Broadway came back from the brink. On Broadway shows how this revival helped save New York City, thanks to innovative work, new attention to inclusion, and the sometimes uneasy balance between art and commerce. Interviews with legends of the stage and screen — including Hugh Jackman, Helen Mirren, Christine Baranski, August Wilson, James Corden, Alec Baldwin, John Lithgow, Viola Davis, and Ian McKellen — take viewers behind the scenes of Broadway’s most groundbreaking and beloved shows, from A Chorus Line to Hamilton. Archival clips of iconic performances by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, James Earl Jones and Mandy Patinkin punctuate this hurly-burly ride through the main street of American show business. From Academy Award®-nominated director Oren Jacoby and the producers of RBG, this documentary shows how Broadway led the way in the city’s last great rebirth and provides a model of how it can come back again. On Broadway at 2:00 pm.

Celebrate 25 years with the nine members of the a capella collective as they belt out songs with style, swagger and spirit. The special features classic and contemporary songs like "Proud Mary," "Lean On Me" and "Shut Up and Dance." Straight No Chaser: The 25th Anniversary Celebration at 3:30 pm.

Go behind the scenes of the charming MASTERPIECE series about the world’s favorite veterinarian and his menagerie of animal patients. Based on James Herriot’s beloved books, All Creatures Great & Small captures the warmth, down-to-earth wit and generosity of spirit that infused Herriot’s iconic characters and novels. Featuring highlights from Season 2, The Next Chapter includes interviews with cast members Nicholas Ralph (James Herriot), Rachel Shenton (Helen Alderson), Callum Woodhouse (Tristan Farnon), Anna Madely (Mrs. Hall), Samuel West (Siegfried Farnon), Matthew Lewis (Hugh Hulton) and Imogen Clawson (Jenny Alderson). Also featured are the talents behind the series, including lead writer Ben Vanstone, producer James Dean, lead director Brian Percival and executive producers Colin Callender and Melissa Gallant. Providing fascinating background on working with the animals in the series are veterinary adviser Andy Barrett, prosthetics model maker Pauline Fowler and horse master Mark Atkinson. All Creatures Great and Small: The Next Chapter at 5:00 pm.

A love note to travel features vivid footage from Guatemala, Ethiopia, Palestine and Iran. Rick Steves Why We Travel at 7:00 pm.

Another homeless man is found dead and killed in the same manner as the previous victims. Geordie and Will realize that they may have sent the wrong man to prison, and the real killer may still be at large. Grantchester On Masterpiece Season 7, Episode 6 at 8:00 pm.

As the crisis reaches boiling point, Fraser and his team reach the endgame, while the Prime Minister and Anna are forced to fight for their political lives with Archie firing his first shots. Cobra Season 2, Episode 6 at 9:00 pm.