Highlights July 10 to July 16

Posted on July 7, 2023

Monday, July 10

Discover hidden treasures such as 1955 Whitey Ford and 1951 Yogi Berra jerseys, an 1863 gilt bronze-mounted gaslight and an 1887 Seth Whipple oil painting. Which find is appraised at $130,000? Antiques Roadshow Omaha, Hour One at 7:00 pm.

Join the cooks as they prepare grab-and-go meals, from breakfast burritos to musubi. In the second round, the cooks make home-baked treats as part of the first-ever Great American Recipe Bake Sale. Great American Recipe S2, Episode 4 at 8:00 pm.

Two Korean American children of liquor store owners reconcile their own dreams with those of their immigrant parents. Along the way, they confront the complex legacies of LA's racial landscape, including the 1991 murder of Latasha Harlins and the 1992 uprisings sparked by the police beating of Rodney King, while engaged in current struggles for social and economic justice. POV Liquor Store Dreams at 9:00 pm.

Highlights from 2013 and 2017 Overheard appearances by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Overheard with Evan Smith Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi at 10:30 pm.

Tuesday, July 11

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors Isabella Rossellini, Anjelica Huston and Mia Farrow unearth surprising new revelations about their family histories, taking them generations beyond their famous cinematic forebears. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Hollywood Royalty at 7:00 pm.

With Vladimir Putin facing down a mutiny, how the Russian leader reached this moment of crisis. The story of Putin's rise, his clashes at home and abroad, and how his troubled Ukraine war led to the greatest threat yet to his grip on power. Frontline Putin's Crisis at 8:00 pm.

Reveals the evolving meaning of this symbol for a "nation of immigrants," and how it embodies our values and our conflicts, from abolition and women's suffrage to the treatment of refugees. Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein The Statue of Liberty at 9:00 pm.

The demand for entertainment based on true stories has skyrocketed in recent years and is now one of the most popular genres in the television industry. Join this group of TV writers and producers who have found their niche in true-story storytelling. They'll share advice on the delicate process of adapting a real-life story into scripted TV. On Story From Fact to Fiction: Turning a True Story into a Series with Liz Hannah & Michael Starrbury at 10:00 pm.

Recall the early days of post-WWII Europe through the nuclear arms race, American paranoia, the Korean War and the Soviet movement into Europe as well as McCarthyism, NATO and the Warsaw PACT leading up to the building of the Berlin Wall. Highlighted films include The Third Man, Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, Soldier Of Fortune, The Manchurian Candidate, Bridge Of Spies and The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. Cold War & Cinema The Cold War Begins 1945-1960 at 10:30 pm.

Wednesday, July 12

A filmmaker investigates his traumatic encounter with a 30-ton humpback whale that breached and almost landed on him while he was kayaking. What he discovers raises far bigger questions about humans' relationship with whales and their future. Nature The Whale Detective at 7:00 pm.

There's a killer inside us. Our biology, culture, technology, and economy have transformed our species into the greatest predator the world has ever seen. From Yellowstone to Mozambique, Shane explores our global impact as the planet's top predator. Human Footprint Top Predator at 8:00 pm.

Mars was once a blue water world studded with active volcanoes. But when its magnetic field and protective atmosphere faded, it became the frozen desert planet we know today. With so many necessary elements in place, did life ever form on Mars? Nova The Planets: Mars at 9:00 pm.

Relish the distinctive sounds of St. Vincent and Joy Oladokun. The Grammy-winning St. Vincent plays songs from her much-praised LP Daddy's Home. Versatile singer/tunesmith Oladokun performs tunes from her album In Defense of My Own Happiness. Austin City Limits St. Vincent/Joy Olakokun at 10:00 pm.

Thursday, July 13

Palo Duro Canyon State Park has a past marked by erosion, fossils and evidence of ages gone by, but perhaps the most significant feature of the canyon is its impact on our Panhandle heritage. During the program, viewers will follow the timeline from the canyon’s prehistoric origins to its relevance today as a state park. See Palo Duro Canyon again or for the first time and experience (in high definition) the beauty, the history and the cast of characters whose influence flows through the canyon...then and now. Natural Wonder of Texas: Palo Duro Canyon at 7:00 pm.

After a night backpacking to the South Rim, Chet wakes up to head back to the basin. After summiting Emory Peak (the tallest point in the park), Chet and crew head to Terlingua, where they explore the town's old mining culture, eat at an old theater, and celebrate at the historic "La Kiva" bar. The Daytripper Big Bend (Part 2) and Terlingua at 8:00 pm.

When an ATM is stolen, new detective Al crosses a line to save someone he loves. Finn, struggling to cope, tells Siobhan their marriage is over. Hope Street S2, Episode 3 at 8:29 pm.

The whole town searches for a missing mother when a car is pulled from Port Devine harbor. Meanwhile, Al kisses someone he shouldn't. Hope Street S2, Episode 4 at 9:15 pm.

Hanna is desperately looking for the leak in the police department, but how far is she prepared to go in the search for the truth? Before We Die S2, Episode 1 at 10:00 pm.

Friday, July 14

Mary heads off down the Thames -from the gentle, calm waters of the non-tidal Thames to the fast-flowing, choppy banks in central London. Mary explores the hidden gems of this iconic river, stopping for delicious food along the way. Mary's journey starts with the Henley Rowing Club, where she is recruited as their cox. To feed her breathless team, Mary rustles up some delicious mixed bean and butternut squash wraps. Next, a vessel skippered by royal waterman Jonathan Hunt ferries Mary to The Waterside Inn - the world-famous, three-Michelin-Star restaurant run by the Roux family - where Mary is in for a real, comforting treat. But this luxury is replaced with hard work when Mary finds herself at the helm, steering the harbormaster's patrol boat into the heart of the capital. Right in the center of the city, Mary discovers an oasis floating on the Thames when she meets an established river community who have turned their barges into gardens teeming with fruit and veg. Mary's maritime exploits inspire her wonderful Thai salmon, her sustain. Mary Berry's Simple Comforts River Thames at 7:30 pm.

Watch as Nashville becomes the heart of the country music industry. The genre grows in popularity during the Great Depression and World War II as America falls in love with singing cowboys, Texas Swing and the Grand Ole Opry's Roy Acuff. Country Music Hard Times (1933 - 1945) at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, July 15

The Caribbean occupies a special place in the annals of barbecue. Taino Indian barbacoa seafood and meats smoke-roasted on a wooden platform that gave us the word "barbecue." The Caribbean remains a hotbed of barbecue delights; Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Trinidadian grilled vegetable dip called Choka and Shrimp Boka Dushi-a spicy Dutch West Indian kebab whose name literally means "happy mouth." Steven Raichlen's Planet Barbecue Fire and Spice at 1:00 pm.

Hollywood, California! Host Roberto Mighty explores Hollywood Forever Cemetery, visiting monuments and lives of screen/music legends -Judy Garland; Mickey Rooney; Johnny Ramone; Herb Jeffries ("The Bronze Buckaroo"); Hattie McDaniel, the first African American woman to win an Oscar; Mel Blanc, the voice of "Bugs Bunny" and other beloved cartoon characters; and studio mogul Cecil B. DeMille. World’s Greatest Cemeteries Hollywood Forever Cemetery at 4:30 pm.

Savor a special encore of protest soul classics from John Legend & the Roots' Grammy-winning LP Wake Up! Originally broadcast in 2011, the hour-long episode features "Wake Up Everybody," "Compared to What" and "Ordinary People." Austin City Limits John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up! at 7:00 pm.

The team join Naomi in Saint Barnabas when her best friend's father is murdered at a wedding. Meanwhile, Marlon tries to prepare for his sergeant exams but is easily distracted. Death in Paradise An Unpleasant Homecoming at 8:00 pm.

John Harrison is delighted to receive an unexpected visit from Hercule Poirot. The detective tells him that he is in the locality to prevent a murder. He then cryptically turns the conversation round to a wasps' nest on a tree that he sees nearby and they discuss the destruction of it. A friend of Harrison, Claude Langton, is going to handle the task for him using petrol injected by a garden syringe but Poirot states that he has knowledge Langton has purchased cyanide. They discuss Harrison's engagement to a girl called Molly Deane who was previously engaged to Langton. Poirot's meaning becomes quite clear to the other man – he is being warned. Agatha Christie's Poirot Wasps' Nest at 8:55 pm.

After a fun-filled charity motorbike race, a young biker is found dead. Will and Geordie struggle to work out who would want to hurt a gifted young man. Grantchester on Masterpiece at 9:50 pm.

D.I. Rachita Ray is promoted to Homicide but realizes instantly she is there to 'tick a box' and that the so-called 'culturally specific homicide' she is assigned to, is anything but. D.I. Ray Episode 1 at 11:35 pm.

Sunday, July 16

Eric Hanson heads to Jordan to explore the newly developed 'Jordan Trail' - 450-mile hiking trail that crosses the country and passes through some of the world's most inspiring landscapes and historical sites, including the ancient city of Petra. Epic Trails The Jordan Trail at 12:30 pm.

80% of the world lives in developing nations, but uses just 20% of global energy. To provide them access to modern technology and conveniences, we'd need to produce twice as much energy globally. Is this possible? Can we do it affordably, while reducing energy's environmental impact? Ashvin Dayal, SVP of Power & Climate at The Rockefeller Foundation, and Robert Stoner, Deputy Director for Science and Technology at the MIT Energy Initiative discuss. Energy Switch How Do We Power the Developing World at 6:00 pm.

After a chance encounter with jazz singer Eve Marbury, Ridley agrees to help find Eve's brother Luke, missing for forty years. Ridley Swansong, Part 1 at 7:00 pm.

In the aftermath of a fatal accident, Will is devastated to be the cause while Geordie rushes to exonerate his friend. Grantchester on Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.

D.I. Ray and the team race to track down Anjuli Kapoor, making more than one grim discovery in the process. This is no honor crime. D.I. Ray Episode 2 at 9:00 pm.

Ulla is accepted to medical school in Tubingen. Gundel’s father refuses to let her run the family company and Gundel seeks revenge on Ulla. Our Miracle Years at 10:00 pm.