Highlights September 29 to October 5

Monday, September 29th

Antiques Roadshow - Vintage Raleigh 2025 Hour 1 Did values sink or soar for vintage ROADSHOW treasures first found in Raleigh in 2009, including Andre Dugo Art Deco maquettes, a Crandall hobby horse, ca. 1880, and German bisque Mickey Mouse figures, ca. 1930? See the surprising changes! 7:00 pm.

POV - Porcelain War As war ravages Ukraine, three artists choose to stay, armed with art, cameras, and for the first time, guns. A stunning tribute to the resilience, hope, and passion of ordinary people living through extraordinary times. 9:00 pm.

POV Shorts - In Her Lane GOLDEN MOON: A young Kyrgyz girl named Altynai works as a truck driver - a male-dominated and physically demanding job - as a way to pay for her medical school at Columbia University. OVER THE WALL: Nine seconds, it's about all you have. Welcome to the fast-paced world of a NASCAR pit crew. Over the Wall is an immersive film following Brehanna Daniels, the first Black woman pit crew member and tire changer in NASCAR, as she works her way back from injury to participate in the Daytona 500, the sport's biggest race. A testament to the power of perseverance and what it takes to be a trailblazer. 10:30 pm.

Tuesday, September 30th

Finding Your Roots - Latin Roots Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of musician Ruben Blades and journalist Natalie Morales - interweaving stories from across Latin America. Along the way, both guests learn secrets that their ancestors tried hard to conceal. 7:00 pm.

American Experience - Hard Hat Riot Revisit New York in 1970, when student protestors against the Vietnam War violently clashed with construction workers, ushering in a new political and cultural divide that would redefine the American political landscape. 8:00 pm.

Hitler: A Life In Pictures uses archival materials and expert interviews to examine both the public and private life of Germany's infamous dictator. The documentary features the photos and videos of Heinrich Hoffmann, Hitler's official photographer, and Hoffmann's photographic assistant, Eva Braun. The archive includes 1,300 recently digitized and rarely seen photos taken by Hoffmann, along with materials from Eva's personal photo collection. Additionally, it features more than four hours of home videos primarily filmed at Hitler's fortified chalet in the Bavarian Alps. By utilizing this rare footage, the documentary offers unique insights into Hitler's disturbing life.

• Episode 1 - The Struggle From his childhood through to the end of the First World War, Hitler struggled to be noticed. Joining a little-known right wing political party known as the Nazis changed his fortunes. Together with photographer Heinrich Hoffmann, he cultivated a memorable image that would help him gain notoriety and take a stranglehold on power. 9:29 pm.

• Episode 2- In Power Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933. Once he came to power, the Nazis incorporated the latest propaganda techniques of photography, film, and radio to mold Germany to their own vision. At the heart of the new Nazi regime was a carefully crafted image of the Fuhrer as a powerful leader who was completely dedicated to protecting the nation. 10:15 pm.

Wednesday, October 1st

Big Cats 24/7 - New Beginnings The core of the Xudum Pride has fled south, but a group of its young females surprises the team in the north. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes the cheetah mother, Pobe, and Lediba, the leopard, struggles to provide for her ever-growing cub. 7:00 pm

NOVA - Human: Neanderthal Encounters Discover how Homo sapiens outlasted Neanderthals - and how they helped make us who we are today. 8:00 pm

Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan - Reclaiming Peru’s Glaciers Gulnaz follows the ancient Inca and modern Catholic paths, confronting the Andes deglaciation. These spiritual traditions unite through engineering, pilgrimages, lawsuits, and prayer to face Peru's climate crisis. 9:00 pm

Thursday, October 2nd

Texas Monthly Presents: The Story - Legacy Legacy exists in all of our lives, but for some, it is an integral part of their livelihood and identity. In these three stories, we see a cultural tradition continued across borders and generations, the preservation of black cowboy culture, and a pitmaster who maintains the legacy of the family members she's lost. 8:00 pm

The Daytripper - Grand Prairie, TX Chet explores this DFW urban city that used to be on the prairie. He eats Tex-Mex inspired BBQ and signature "Sloppy Juan" taco. He sees the unbelievable at Ripley's and climbs an indoor mountain. He watches live horse racing at Lone Star Park and enjoys dinner inside the renovated firehouse. 8:30 pm

Friday, October 3rd

Leguizamo Does America In Leguizamo Does America, actor John Leguizamo (Ice Age; Moulin Rouge!; American Historia) takes a road trip across the country to bring viewers inside America's thriving Latino communities - all with his characteristic edge, energy, and wit. From San Juan to East L.A., with some surprising stops in between, Leguizamo celebrates the history, culture, food, and other contributions of Latino people shaping America. It's part politics, part road trip, and part history lesson, all wrapped in a vintage Leguizamo adventure showcasing the fastest-growing demographic in the nation.

• Episode One - New York City John explores various ways in which Latin culture, though often marginalized, has had a tremendous influence on the nation's culture capital: New York City. 8:00 pm
• Episode Two - Miami Visit Miami to find out why the city has become a Mecca for Latinos leaving their homeland. 8:45 pm

Great Performances - The Magic of Grace Bumbry Discover Grace Bumbry's inspiring rise to global opera fame. Spotlighting her historic performances, the film explores the racial barriers she overcame to triumph in her 1966 performance as "Carmen." 9:32 pm

Saturday, October 4th

Central Texas Gardener How Can I Help: Doug Tallamy Take the next step to a delightful backyard habitat, including spring wildflowers to plant in fall. 12:00 pm

Pati’s Mexican Table - Colors of Creativity Pati steps into the creative scene at El Volador to get a look at the Day of the Dead festivals. 1:00 pm

Charlie Bee Company - Forced Absconds Charlie's a bee removal pro - but one technique keeps stinging his pride: the forced abscond. To master it, he heads to Brenham to learn from the Texas Friendly Beekeeper, then teams up with Apimaye's Korhan Kaftanoglu to try out insulated hives. With fresh skills in hand, he faces a tough ranch job with three colonies - including one giant oak tree that puts his new calm technique to the ultimate test. 4:30 pm

How Are We Today? - Panic Attacks & Grounding The apartment building is falling apart, and its superintendent, Maintenance Mike, is nowhere to be found! The group learns that Mike suffered a panic attack in an elevator and has only been taking the stairs to get around. Time to face our fears as Dr. Erin teaches us about exposure therapy and grounding techniques we can use whenever panic attacks and anxiety show up. 6:00 pm

Austin City Limits - Finneas Groundbreaking singer, songwriter and producer Finneas takes center stage with songs from his solo outing For Cryin' Out Loud! The ten-time Grammy-winning hitmaker dazzles with highlights and new gems detailing his sonic journey in a revelatory hour. 7:00 pm

Sunday, October 5th

Texas Monthly Presents: The Story - Back to the Roots In a quickly evolving state, a look at one's roots can sometimes bring clarity and reinvention. In this episode, we explore an indigenous cultural site reinventing itself in the wake of natural disaster, a pair of chefs reintroducing traditional Mexican tortillas to the state, and a punk band with a turbulent history reuniting and reentering the spotlight. 6:00 pm

Brian and Maggie After resigning as a Labour MP, Brian Walden is hired to front a heavyweight political program dedicated to the long-form interview. His first guest: Leader of the Opposition Margaret Thatcher. An unlikely friendship develops. 7:00 pm

Maigret On Masterpiece - Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, Pt 1 Follow Maigret as he investigates a series of bank robberies plaguing Paris. Ignoring his superior's orders, he turns his attention to the brutal murder of a burglar, but Maigret's choice to juggle both cases puts his career in jeopardy. 8:00 pm

Gold on Masterpiece - To Be King Six armed men steal gold from the Brink's-Mat security depot and scramble to find ways to dispose of the bullion. DCI Brian Boyce sets up a task force to investigate. 9:00 pm