Highlights February 3 to February 9

Posted on February 7, 2025

Monday, February 3rd

Head to desert oasis Springs Preserve for treasures that are sure to heat up the market, including a Harry Kellar illusion head, a Dinh Van-designed Cartier gold ring and Tiffany glass mosaics. Which treasure is the episode's top find? Antiques Roadshow Springs Preserve Hour 2 at 7:00 pm.

Celebrate Black History Month anytime with a special hour that spotlights and celebrates Black Americana, including an 1821 U.S. citizenship certificate, a Madam C.J. Walker beauty book, and a visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Antiques Roadshow Celebrating Black Americana at 8:00 pm.

Hailed as an anti-hero and feared as a cold-blooded crime lord, Al Capone's bootlegging exploits, celebrity and ruthless activities made front-page headlines nationwide. AL CAPONE'S BLOODY BUSINESS: AMERICAN STORIES chronicles his rise to power and emergence as the Prohibition-era's face of organized crime. Nearly eight decades after his death, Capone's larger-than-life mythology remains a pop culture obsession. To this day, Al Capone remains revered, reviled, and relevant in life and death as the most notorious gangster in Chicago history. Al Capone's Bloody Business: American Stories at 9:00 pm.

For those ensnared in the world of sex trafficking, don't give up hope. Hear the stories of some survivors who have left the industry and are now helping victims still trapped within the life. The Life: Sex Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery at 10:00 pm.

The story of a small group of men incarcerated in California's isolated Pelican Bay prison who endured decades of solitary confinement with little due process, but against all odds inspired the largest prisoner hunger strike in U.S. history. Independent Lens The Strike at 10:30 pm.

Tuesday, February 4th

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of celebrity chefs Jose Andres and Sean Sherman, traveling from small-town Spain to Native American lands in the Dakotas to reveal his guests' hidden connections to history - and to food. Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Family Recipes at 7:00 pm.

Learn about the second wave of the Great Migration when Northern and Western Black communities matured through migration and transformed the cultural and political power of Black America. Great Migrations: A People on the Move Streets Paved with Gold at 8:00 pm.

Trace the improbable journey of Charley Pride (1934-2020), from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper's son on a cotton farm in segregated Sledge, Mississippi to his career as a Negro American League baseball player and his meteoric rise as a trailblazing country music superstar. Charley Pride: I'm Just Me at 9:00 pm.

Explore the unique needs and experiences of women who have served in the military. After Action Invisible Veterans at 9:59 pm.

Wednesday, February 5th

Immerse yourself in Scotland's wild highland landscape and meet its long-lived forest keeper, a magnificent Scots pine tree. As one of its longest living species, this ancient tree has witnessed the island's history across 500 years. Nature WildHeart at 7:00 pm.

Why are birds the only dinosaurs still alive today? Rare fossil discoveries are revealing the secrets of bird evolution, telling the story of how some resilient feathered dinos became the vast array of colorful bird species that fill our skies. NOVA Dino Birds at 8:00 pm.

Uncover new archaeological evidence at Tintagel that suggests the legend of King Arthur started in a prosperous and sophisticated trading village in 5th-century Britain following the departure of the Romans. Secrets of the Dead King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, February 6th

Nikki Giovanni's works cover everything from race and social issues to children's literature. Overheard with Evan Smith Nikki Giovanni, Poet at 7:30 pm.

New Season. The heart-warming police drama set on Northern Ireland’s coastline is back for a third season with a new detective constable on the case - the mysterious Jo Lipton (Karen Hassan). Hope Street at 8:30 pm.

Friday, February 7th

New Season.* Top Black Studies scholars engage with projects and research focused on education, performance and youth empowerment. Episode One: This episode focuses on youth empowerment in various fields. Salek discusses a pathway for first-generation and minority students to become lawyers. Foster highlights the role of co- curricular activities in enhancing student learning. Walker shares efforts to expand study abroad opportunities for African American students. *Blackademics Television Armin Salek, Kevin Foster, Devin Walker at 7:30 pm.

Jefferson was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase and commissioning Lewis and Clark's expedition. Explore his battles with the Federalists, his controversial relationship with slave Sally Hemings and the personal tragedies in his later years. Thomas Jefferson Liberty:The Age of Experiments/The Pursuit of Happiness at 8:00 pm.

Discover how three Black diplomats broke racial barriers at the US State Department during the Cold War. Asked to represent the best of American ideals abroad while facing discrimination at home, they left a lasting impact on the Foreign Service. American Experience The American Diplomat at 9:30 pm.

Saturday, February 8th

Grammy-winning Sturgill Simpson makes his highly-anticipated return to the ACL stage with new songs from his acclaimed album, Passage Du Desir, under a new name, Johnny Blue Skies; the iconoclast and his ace four-piece band thrill with a new chapter. Austin City Limits Sturgill Simpson with special guest Johnny Blue Skies at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, February 9th

Eliza explores the cut-throat world of Victorian theatre whilst finding herself growing ever closer to Inspector Blake. Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece The Enchanted Mirror at 7:00 pm.

Carmody gets an exciting opportunity, leaving Siegfried wondering whether he's holding back his protege. Mrs. Hall must deal with an unlikely emergency in Darrowby. Siegfried and Carmody must pay attention to their romantic pursuits. All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Pair Bond

Despite new career possibilities, Sophie's heart continues to ache for Dennis and for her mother, who fails to provide the comfort Sophie seeks. Funny Woman at 9:00 pm.

The big day has come, and Cristina must approve the new dress Ana made overnight. Alberto receives a mysterious letter. Velvet Countdown at 10:00 pm.