Highlights January 6 to January 12
Posted on January 3, 2025
Monday, January 6th
A 1976 Marvel UK Super Spider-Man #175 cover art; a 1926 Rogers Hornsby sterling trophy; Winslow Homer watercolors circa 1879. Antiques Roadshow Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Hour 1 at 7:00 pm.
Finds include a 1928 English sterling silver horse, a Pairpoint puffy owl lamp circa 1907 and a 1967 Ansaldo Poggi viola. Antiques Roadshow Filoli Hour 1 at 7:00 pm.
A group of artists gain global recognition after embracing NFTs, but they must deal with the controversies that threaten to undermine this new technology. Independent Lens Minted
Tuesday, January 7th
Research into the ancestry of singer Lea Salonga and actress Amanda Seyfried reveals relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals. Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Larger Than Life at 7:00 pm.
Exploring how the coverage of the unsolved 19th century case of Jack the Ripper created a template for the modern-day true crime obsession. Lucy Worsley Investigates Jack the Ripper at 8:00 pm.
An investigation into the causes of the deadliest American wildfire in a century, the chaotic response and how changes to the climate and landscape have made Maui increasingly vulnerable to fires. Frontline Maui's Deadly Firestorm at 9:00 pm.
Wednesday, January 8th
A team of forensic experts excavate a giant Pliosaur skull, the largest Jurassic predator ever known. Nature Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster
Astrophysicist Janna Levin explores black hole science. NOVA Black Hole Apocalypse at 8:00 pm
Scientists try to determine which animal was the apex predator 58 million years ago -- a 43-foot-long snake called the titanoboa or a giant crocodilian. Secrets of the Dead Graveyard of the Giant Beasts at 9:00 pm.
Thursday, January 9th
Covering issues and people that impact central Texans and highlighting the region's vibrant cultural and creative diveristy; content that blends reporting, interviews and storytelling. Austin InSight at 7:00 pm.
Exploring the University of Texas campus; the LBJ Presidential Library and Blanton Museum of Art; the oldest beer garden in America. The Daytripper Austin's Forty Acres at 8:00 pm.
Friday, January 10th
Simon Schama celebrates the masterpieces of Rembrandt's last years. Icarus-like, Rembrandt flew ever higher toward the sun. Schama on Rembrandt: Masterpieces of the Late Years at 8:00 pm.
Details about the night of Dec. 23, 1888, when Vincent van Gogh cut his ear in the town of Arles, France. Secrets of the Dead Van Gogh's Ear at 9:00 pm.
Saturday, January 11th
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Norah Jones performs highlights from "Visions"; Hurry for the Riff Raff presents standouts from "The Past Is Still Alive." Austin City Limits Norah Jones/Hurray for the Riff Raff at 7:00 pm.
Based on the crime-novel series by author Caroline Graham, "Midsomer Murders" follows the efforts of Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby to solve crimes that occur in the wealthy, isolated English county of Midsomer, a picturesque and peaceful place on the outside but one filled with amoral and snobbish eccentrics with all kinds of vices. His latest assistant is Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter. DCI Barnaby took over in series 14, replacing his older cousin, Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby, who retired. Midsomer Murders Favorites at 7:59 pm and 8:45 pm.
A prospective bridegroom fails to return from his hunting tripafter getting shot in the head. The Brokenwood Mysteries Hunting the Stag at 9:30 pm.
Sunday, January 12th
DI Alexander Blake arrives at Scotland Yard and kicks Eliza off the case of a missing Lord accused of murder; he has his own rule not to use private detectives and Eliza must convince the new boss that she is an invaluable resource. Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece The Rival at 7:00 pm.
A medical scare keeps James grounded; Mrs. Hall faces trouble when she decides to help with the war effort. All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece To All Our Boys at 8:00 pm.
A murder takes Oskar and Max's investigation into a world of underground gambling; Oskar's life is complicated by his feelings for Therese; Max questions if he and Clara are meant to be together. Vienna Blood A Winning Hand at 9:00 pm.