Highlights October 9 to October 15

Posted on Oct 6, 2023

Monday, October 9

Revisit Connecticut treasures 14 years after ROADSHOW's visit to Hartford, including a French Bru doll, ca. 1880, woman's silk shoes, ca. 1785, and an 1894 Charles Courtney Curran portrait oil. Which is the top $75,000 find? Antiques Roadshow Vintage Hartford 2023 Hour 2 at 7:00 pm.

Have the values of Vegas treasures-including a 1943 Albert Einstein letter, an early 20th-century gold signet ring collection, and a Louis Comfort Tiffany seascape oil from around 1880-gone up, down, or stayed the same since 2007? Place your bets! Antiques Roadshow Vintage Las Vegas 2021 Hour 2 at 8:00 pm.

A U.S. anthropologist sets out to train Latin American students in the use of forensic anthropology. Their goal: to investigate disappearances in Argentina during the "dirty war." Independent Lens El Equipo at 9:00 pm.

Hear from some of the biggest actors, writers, and comedians who have lent their talents to Saturday Night Live. Former cast members dive into the writing and auditioning process and offer behind the scenes look at the show. Featuring Fred Armisen, Colin Jost, Kevin Nealon, Molly Shannon, Michael McKean, and Noel Wells. Overheard with Evan Smith The Alums of Saturday Night Live at 10:30 pm.

Tuesday, October 10

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Chosen at 7:00 pm.

Elon Musk's long and often troubled relationship with Twitter. Musk's journey from one of the platform's most provocative users to its sole proprietor, exploring the acquisition, free speech and the company's uncertain future. Frontline Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover at 9:00 pm.

A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and stay alive. My Ascension at 10:00 pm.

Wednesday, October 11

With its magnificent coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine is a place where outdoor adventure has a long history, and people are so committed to their outdoor passions that even the brutal winters can't deter them. America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Maine Embrace the Cold at 7:00 pm.

700 million years ago, Earth was a giant snowball cloaked in ice from pole to pole. How did life manage to hold on through this deadly deep freeze, find creative ways to bounce back, and thrive in the dramatically different world that emerged? Nova Ancient Earth: Frozen at 8:00 pm.

A normal survey flight over Lake Iznik unexpectedly reveals the sunken remains of a 4th century basilica. The discovery prompts scientists to probe the elusive history and geology behind the demise of the church that was built in ancient Nicaea -- now known as Iznik. When was the basilica destroyed? How did the basilica get swallowed up by Lake Iznik? And what happened to its community? Spanning the globe, this investigation follows a world-renowned team in this underwater excavation. Thanks to exclusive access to the site, including critical aerial and underwater cinematography, and spectacular CGI, we time travel through the centuries, back to the Roman and Byzantine time, and at the foundation of Christianity itself. Secrets of the Dead The Sunken Basilica at 9:00 pm.

Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Austin City Limits accompanied by the Austin Symphony Orchestra in their ACL debut. Songs include “Monster” and “The Eye That Catches the Dream.” Austin City Limits Rodrigo y Gabriela featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra at 10:00 pm.

Thursday, October 12

The final episode explores the Mexican Revolution in the early part of the last century - another hugely bloody event, but one which achieved the foundations of a modern Mexican state with the myriad cultures we know today. The episode also examines the roles of revolutionaries Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata, Venustiano Carranzas and Alvaro Obregon, who were all assassinated; the subsequent eruption of violent religious conflict called the Cristero War; and the nation-building of the Cardenas government that followed. The fusion of art and politics in the revolutionary era was epitomized by the iconic muralism developed by artists such as Diego Rivera. Empire Builders: Mexico The Mexican Revolution at 7:00 pm.

The "Pie Capital of Texas" is a slice of heaven. Chet starts with pie for breakfast and finishes with Frito pie for dinner. Along the way, he plays disc golf at the strangest course in Texas, swims in the Blanco River, and learns the history of this railroad town. The Daytripper Kyle, TX at 8:00 pm.

Meet Nixta Taqueria owners Sara Mardanbigi and Edgar Rico, Discada owners Xose Velasco and Anthony Pratto, and Cuantos Tacos owner Luis Beto’ Robledo as they introduce their parents, discuss their childhood experience as children of immigrants, and explore the paths that led them to becoming celebrated small business owners and local heroes in the Austin community. Taco Mafia Familia at 8:30 pm.

Penhale decides to have a police open house to raise community awareness, but the turnout is not what he hoped for. James goes through a biting phase, and Morwenna leaves the surgery for a weekend away with Al. Guest Star Caroline Quentin (Jonathan Creek; Men Behaving Badly). Doc Martin Accidental Hero at 8:59 pm.

As the police officers investigate an arson attack, they discover a much more insidious crime. Meanwhile, Siobhan is determined to get back with Inspector Finn - little knowing that he's in a relationship with his colleague Leila. Hope Street at 9:46 pm.

Can Sunny, Jess, and the team bring the clues in the case together and unravel the secrets to solve it? Unforgotten Season 5, Episode 6 at 10:30 pm.

Friday, October 13

Host Rhiannon sits down with her partner and collaborator, Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi, for a look back at their meeting, the discovery of their musical affinities, and their shared vision of musical heritage that crosses borders. My Music with Rhiannon Giddens My Music Lately at 7:30 pm.

Enjoy a unique blend of opera, mariachi, classical, and ranchera music performed by Austin Opera Curator for Hispanic and Latinx Programming Claudia Chapa, artists from the Opera de Bellas Artes, classical guitarist Arnold Yzaguirre, Trio Chapultepec, and the Austin Opera Orchestra, led by Austin Opera's Sarah and Ernest Butler Music Director Timothy Myers. Recorded live at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park in Austin, Texas. Austin Opera Presents: Bella Noche De Musica at 8:00 pm.

Ballet Hispanico, in collaboration with choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, explores Evita Peron's diverging legacies in this invigorating new work set to live music by Peter Salem. Even as she rose up the ranks from dancehall performer to Argentina's First Lady, Evita concealed a secret past. In her rags-to-riches life that ended suddenly at 33, was she a voice for the people or a deceitful actress?Ballet Hispanico explores her life and legacy through a galvanizing performance in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Next at the Kennedy Center Ballet Hispanico's: Dona Perons at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, October 14

Singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis returns to Austin City Limits in support of her acclaimed album Joy’all, while Taylor Swift-approved pop trio MUNA makes their ACL debut with their self-titled third LP. Austin City Limits Jenny Lewis/Muna at 7:00 pm.

Chief Inspector Sullivan pays Father Brown a visit to warn him that Hercule Flambeau is on the run and wanted for a series of brutal murders. Father Brown The Hidden Man at 8:00 pm.

Agatha Christie's Poirot Death in the Clouds at 8:45 pm.

After discovering the body of an undercover police officer in the trunk of a car, the CID team blunder into a Drugs Squad operation against a major trafficker that appears to implicate one of their closest colleagues. Professor T Swansong at 10:30 pm.

Lucy Worsley gets into bed with our past monarchs to uncover the Tales from the Royal Bedchamber. She reveals that our obsession with royal bedrooms, births and succession is nothing new. In fact, the rise and fall of their magnificent beds reflects the changing fortunes of the monarchy itself. Tales from the Royal Bedchamber at 11:30 pm.

Sunday, October 15

Christine gets curious about Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, its ornately painted city squares, including the Weinmarkt, its many beautiful fountains, the Musegg Wall, the Wildenmann and the Mannliturm. Then it's up to the Swiss Alps aboard the steepest cogwheel railway in the world, to learn the history of the St. Gotthard Pass, some dragon lore, and the curious connection between Pontius Pilate and Mount Pilatus. Curious Traveler Curious Lucerne at 11:00 am.

A fascinating look at how different animal species, from insects to birds and large mammals, can live together peacefully under one "roof." Sociable weaver birds, aardvarks, and termites build incredible structures that are used by a variety of wildlife. Africa's Wild Roommates - How Animals Share Bed And Board at 5:00 pm.

Bella's plans to build a spa in the basement are running over budget while she deals with an unexpected and unwelcome return from someone closer to home. Meanwhile, the hotel is facing an anonymous inspection from an influential travel guide. Hotel Portofino Returns at 7:00 pm.

The war reaches the sands of the Egyptian desert while bombs fall on Manchester, and Harry introduces an explosive force into Robina's household. World on Fire on Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.

When a phone with a recording of a brutal drowning is handed to police headquarters, the pressure is on for Annika and the team to track down the murderer. Annika on Masterpiece at 9:00 pm.

1968: Bezhig Little Bird, her sister and brother are ripped away from their mother by police to be put up for adoption. Now, 18 years later,Bezhig, renamed Esther Rosenblum, doesn't feel a sense of belonging in her comfortable life. Little Bird Love is All Around at 10:00 pm.