Highlights October 30 to November 5

Posted on Oct 27, 2023

Monday, October 30

Watch ROADSHOW's thrilling and chilling appraisals, including a MAD Issue 8 complete "Frank N. Stein" story, a German wax-head doll, and a Georgian & Victorian mourning jewelry collection. Dare to guess the top $80,000 to $120,000 find! Antiques Roadshow Thrills & Chills at 7:00 pm.

Discover all new appraisals from Season 26 of ROADSHOW, including an 1813 Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice 2nd edition, 1939-1940 baseball signatures and book, and a Jehan Georges Vibert oil. Guess the big find from the Junk in our Trunk! Antiques Roadshow Junk in the Trunk 11 at 8:00 pm.

Discover the incredible characters and epic stories that have shaped America's past and present. Television's most-watched history series, acclaimed by viewers and critics alike, has been honored with every major broadcast award. American Experience The War on Disco at 9:00 pm.

Wearing snapback caps and Air Jordans, the Reality Poets don't look like typical nursing home residents. In Fire Through Dry Grass, these young, Black and brown disabled artists document their lives on lockdown during Covid, using their poetry and art to underscore the danger and imprisonment they feel. In the face of institutional neglect, they refuse to be abused, confined, and erased. POV Fire Through Dry Grass at 10:30 pm.

Tuesday, October 31

Gates introduces trail-blazing journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones to the ancestors who blazed a trail for them, meeting runaway slaves and immigrant settlers who took enormous chances so that their descendants might thrive. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Anchormen at 7:00 pm.

Across Native America, warrior traditions support incredible athletes and connect people to combat, games, and glory. Celebrate and honor the men and women who live and breathe this legacy today. Native America Warrior Spirit at 8:00 pm.

How Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell helped transform the Supreme Court and U.S. politics. Amid scrutiny of the high court, and a power struggle in the GOP, McConnell's rise and role pushing the judiciary to the right, and America's polarized democracy. Frontline McConnell, The GOP & the Court at 9:00 pm.

Unearth some of the most significant moments of zombie pop culture over the last two centuries. Host Dr. Emily Zarka explores how zombie folklore arose before it became mainstream and how the monster changes in tandem with a changing world. Exhumed: A History of Zombies at 10:00 pm.

Wednesday, November 1

Spy creatures explore animal emotions and the deep feelings we share. With surfing dolphins, kissing manatees and sensitive cuttlefish, witness the emotional rollercoaster of life in the sea. Spy in the Ocean, A Nature Miniseries Deep Feelings at 7:00 pm.

How did Earth give rise to humans? With stunningly realistic animation, witness the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs, the spread of primates across the planet, and the geologic events that made our species' existence possible. NOVA Ancient Earth: Humans at 8:00 pm.

The discovery of a skeleton, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain, provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone. Could the remains belong to someone the Romans crucified? Despite hundreds, if not thousands, of people being crucified in the Roman Empire, only one other crucified skeleton has ever been found in the world. Who was this person? What was his life in Roman Britain like? And what could they have done to receive so harsh punishment? Secrets of the Dead Death in Britannia at 9:00 pm.

Country iconoclast Margo Price returns to Austin City Limits in support of her lauded album Strays, while award-winning bluegrass stars Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway make their ACL debut with their LP City of Gold. Austin City Limits Margo Price/Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway at 10:00 pm.

Thursday, November 2

Modern energy transformed work over time. From farm to factory to office and the "work from home" revolution, energy is embedded in our systems of employment. What is the future of energy and work? Power Trip | The Story of Energy: Work at 7:00 pm.

Chet travels to the northern reaches of what used to be Texas from 1836-1850. He hikes to the top of Mt. Princeton and swims in its hot springs. He whitewater rafts the mighty Arkansas River and gets a true taste of the Rockies. The Daytripper 1836 Texas: Buena Vista, Colorado at 8:00 pm.

Edgar and Sara explore Mercado Benito Juarez in Oaxaca City and tell their engagement story; Beto catches up with his friends and neighbors at La Santa Barbacha and Ensenada ATX and discusses the importance of supporting others in your community; Xose and Anthony serve discada tacos at a charity event for Relief Gang at J-Bar-M in Houston. Taco Mafia Inspiracion at 8:30 pm.

Martin's medical career remains under scrutiny as a GMC representative has come to assess him and his surgery. Meanwhile, Al accidentally proposes to Morwenna, and Mrs Tishell has a new lease on life. Doc Martin To The Lighthouse at 8:59 pm.

As acting Inspector Marlene sabotages an undercover investigation, Nicole finds an unexpected answer to her fertility problems. Hope Street at 9:46 pm.

The discovery of a skeleton, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain, provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone. Could the remains belong to someone the Romans crucified? Despite hundreds, if not thousands, of people being crucified in the Roman Empire, only one other crucified skeleton has ever been found in the world. Who was this person? What was his life in Roman Britain like? And what could they have done to receive such harsh punishment? Secrets of the Dead Death in Britannia at 10:30 pm.

Friday, November 3

Join the world's best-selling soprano for her first-ever Christmas special. Breathing new life into holiday classics and festive fan favorites of the season, Sarah is joined by guests Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aled Jones and choir Gregorian. Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony at 7:30 pm.

Experience triple-Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince's dance and theater show set to the songs of 17-time Grammy winner Sting. Telling the story of a migrant family, the show from London's Sadler's Wells Theatre features a mix of dance styles. Great Performances Message in a Bottle at 9:00 pm.

Four contemporary artists look inside and outside their immediate circles to find emotional connections and build community. This film showcases playful and poignant sculptures, performances, and more. Includes celebrated filmmaker Miranda July. ART21: Art in the Twenty-First Century Friends & Strangers at 10:30 pm.

Saturday, November 4

A Native American girl from an isolated Blackfeet reservation uses her basketball skills as a ticket to a college education and the opportunity to give back to her people. Her chief described her as "a warrior." Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer at 6:00 pm.

Award-winning Latin music star Jorge Drexler debuts on Austin City Limits with a sparkling hour of Spanish-language songs from his landmark Tinta y Tiempo. Austin City Limits Jorge Drexler at 7:00 pm.

Brenda finds love at the home of a clock collector, but has she fallen for a killer? Father Brown The Sands of Time at 8:00 pm.

Poirot tries to prevent the kidnapping of a country squire's son. While his plan fails, all is not what it seems. Agatha Christie's Poirot The Adventure of Johnny Waverly at 8:46 pm.

When a reclusive painter is found dead, Poirot finds the vital clue in the dead man's last meal. Agatha Christie's Poirot Four and Twenty Blackbirds at 9:38 pm.

As Stan and Rajib make a hasty retreat across the desert, Marga reasserts her commitment to the Fuhrer. Meanwhile, David is in peril in the skies over France. World on Fire on Masterpiece at 10:30 pm.

One notable feature of the geography of the United Kingdom is its castles, with a continued legacy history that could fill entire libraries. Delves into the history of some very well-known fortresses,and other less famous ones, all with their astonishing legends, dark mysteries and extraordinary secrets. Fortifications featured include Bodiam, Bamburgh, Fraser, Beaumaris, Caerphilly, Lincoln, Conwy, Fyvie, Kidwelly and Glamis Castle. Castles: Secrets, Mysteries and Legends United Kingdom at 11:29 pm.

Sunday, November 5

China is the world's largest energy producer and consumer, the largest exporter of solar, the current leader in nuclear, and emits of global CO2. This makes China's energy and climate policies of vital concern to all nations. Dr. David Sandalow, Founder & Director of Columbia's US-China program, and Dr. Wei Peng, Assistant Professor, Princeton University. Energy Switch China's Energy and Climate Policies, Part 1 at 6:00 pm.

Alice returns with her new fiance and Rose turns up with a plan to win back Lucian. Cecil schemes to take control of the Hotel from Bella and drive a wedge between her and Marco, while Bella thinks she has discovered the inspector's identity. Hotel Portofino Contortions at 7:00 pm.

Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent, and Rajib's military values are tested as he is torn between duty and ideals. Meanwhile, a familiar face comes to David's aid. World On Fire On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.

Annika reflects on 1984 when she and the team are flown to the Hebridean islands to investigate the death of a man found in a block of ice. Annika On Masterpiece at 9:00 pm.

Esther finds members of her family who help her put together the pieces of the past. She returns to Montreal to confront her adoptive mother about the revelations that shine a light on their life and change the way they look at the past. Little Bird Burning Down the House at 10:00 pm.