Highlights September 9 to September 15
Posted on September 6, 2024
Monday, September 9th
Join ROADSHOW to visit Virginia Beach. Featured finds include a 1964 Cassius Clay twice-signed promotional print, modern Abdullah Qandeel "Red" and "Love" oils, and an early 18th-century Chinese celadon vase.Which is valued at $50,000-$80,000? Antiques Roadshow Virginia Beach, Hour Two at 7:00 pm.
Discover Virginia Beach's hidden treasures, such as a 1554 Giorgio Ghisi engraving after Bronzino, a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, ca. 1890, and a 1962 Mercury Capsule antenna. Can you guess which is the top find of the hour? Antiques Roadshow Virginia Beach, Hour Three at 8:00 pm.
Jonathan Adams sets off across America to explore Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces and life. Frank Lloyd Wright: The Man Who Built America at 9:00 pm.
Meet Lawand who is deaf from birth and seeks a fresh start with his family in the UK. POV Name Me Lawand at 10:00 pm.
Tuesday, September 10th
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the privileged lineages that claim actor Glenn Close and director John Waters as descendants, introducing ancestors who are as bold and independent as they are. Finding Your Roots To The Manor Born at 7:00 pm.
Simulcast PBS News offers live special coverage of the ABC Presidential debate simulcast, co-anchored by Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz, with reporting from the News Hour team and featuring various guests. PBS News Special: ABC Presidential Debate at 8:00 pm.
Take a whirlwind tour of engineering feats that made our civilization possible. See how engineers connected our nation with bridges, rail networks and a continent-wide freeway system, and delivered water from distant rivers to our kitchen sinks. 10 Modern Marvels That Changed America at 10:00 pm.
Wednesday, September 11th
The legendary Rio Grande River cuts deep canyons between the United States and Mexico, creating staggering landscapes in the largest protected area of its kind in North America. The most remote corner of this infamous borderland is the National Park known as Big Bend - a vast, unspoiled wonderland of serene beauty and home to some of America's most glorious wildlife. This is America's true frontier land, where horizons never end and stars blaze as they have done for eons. Journey alongside black bears, witness an elaborate hummingbird courtship display, and observe bats stalking the desert floor to seek out scorpions. New Western dramas unfold in these untamed borderlands. Nature Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas at 7:00 pm.
What makes eagles so remarkable? Researchers study one special bird, revealing her exceptional strength, eyesight and flying skills. Meanwhile, in-the-nest footage of a new bald eagle family captures the drama of chicks struggling to survive. Nova Eagle Power at 8:00 pm.
This striking film illustrates ground-breaking research on the magnificent Chaco Canyon architecture that flourished 1000 years ago across 70,000 square miles of the Southwest. The third film in the Chaco Canyon trilogy blends stories from indigenous and non-indigenous scholars to convey an ancient culture's vital relevance to us today. Written on the Landscape: Mysteries Beyond Chaco Canyon at 9:00 pm.
Thursday, Sept. 12th
Comedian Margaret Cho joins Evan to chat about her comedy origins from a young age in San Francisco and how she keeps the passion for stand-up burning years later. Overheard with Evan Smith Maragaret Cho at 7:00 pm.
The Opportunity Coaches return to help our families strengthen their financial resilience and show them new tools and resources in their communities. Tanda and Donnell meet with a local nonprofit to learn about financial empowerment. Patrice meets with Erika and her mom and helps them both find new local resources. Nicole takes a courageous step on the path to financial freedom. Opportunity Knocks The Coaches Return at 7:30 pm.
Chet heads to West Texas and starts with the history of the famous springs that have supported life for thousands of years. He learns about its Texas-sized stories inside two amazing museums, including one that trained WW2 bombardiers. He eats burritos and steak, but also explores Hotel Settles which is shining again after a 30-million dollar renovation. The Daytripper Big Spring, TX at 8:00 pm.
Antiques dealer Jean White (Sally Lindsay, Coronation Street) is nearly bankrupt after her husband's sudden death, and so she heads to their one last asset: a cottage in antiques hub Sainte Victoire, France. There, Jean begins investigating his death, aided by sympathetic taxi driver Dom (Steve Edge). She soon finds the colorful locals have a treasure trove of other mysteries for her to assess, too. The Madame Blanc Mysteries at 8:29 pm
Friday, Sept. 13th
In part 1 of a two-part interview, legendary Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein reflect on their early careers and how they came to report on the Watergate scandal that ultimately led to President Nixon's resignation 50 years ago. Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein (Part I) at 7:30 pm.
He performed under Sousa & Toscanini. He scored films for the likes of Chaplin & wrote popular songs performed by Sinatra & The Beatles. And when the River City boys band marched on Broadway, Meredith Willson caught the whole world's ear. Meredith Willson: America's Music Man at 8:00 pm.
A bankrupt self-made millionaire finds success through extreme athletics. But in a race he can't win, he must confront agonizing failure yet again. This time, it just might break him. Epic Bill at 9:00 pm.
Saturday, Sept. 14th
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 Oladkun performs tunes from her album In Defense of My Own Happiness. Austin City Limits St. Vincent/Joy Oladokun at 7:00 pm.
In this spin-off to the wildly popular Australian mystery series, Phryne Fisher's long-lost niece, Peregrine (Geraldine Hakewill, Wanted), decides to follow in her stylish footsteps as a lady detective for a new era. With the help of the handsome, straitlaced Detective James Steed (Joel Jackson, Peter Allen) and a group of accomplished women, Peregrine investigates murders in 1960s Melbourne. Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries Just Murdered at 8:00 pm.
This quirky New Zealand mystery follows DI Mike Shepherd, who arrives to the seemingly peaceful town of Brokenwood with a classic car, a country music collection, and an indeterminate number of ex-wives. His assistant, DC Kristin Sims, is a by-the-book investigator 15 years younger than her boss's car. Shepherd soon discovers that Brokenwood is full of secrets and suspicions. The Brokenwood Mysteries Blood and Water at 9:45 pm.
Sunday, Sept. 15th
India is the third largest energy consumer and carbon emitter in the world, with the fastest growing energy demand. Today coal makes three-quarters of their electricity, with the other 25% solar and other non-carbon sources. If they follow China's path and develop further on coal, it may be impossible for the world to meet its climate targets -- making India's energy choices of vital importance. Energy Switch India's Energy and Climate Policies, Part 1 at 6:00 pm.
Ridley investigates a jewelry heist that turns into a murder case, working with an undercover source whose cover soon risks being compromised. Ridley checks out the manager of the jewelry company, thinking it could've been an inside job. Ridley A Sleeping Tiger, Part 1 at 7:00 pm
To solve the disappearance of a hotel owner's daughter, Cecily Treherne, Susan investigates the truth behind a real-life murder detailed in Alan Conway's novel. Can Susan uncover the secret hidden in the book and find Cecily before it's too late? Moonflower Murders On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.
After a whistleblower is murdered, the team must ensure the second whistleblower testifies to take down a criminal empire. Van der Valk is conflicted when he discovers the protection officer is a former flame. Van Der Valk On Masterpiece Safe In Amsterdam - Part 1 at 9:00 pm.
Examine the significance of the royal wardrobes of English monarchs over the last 400 years. Learn why most kings and queens have carefully choreographed every aspect of their apparel and why, for those who haven't, the consequences have sometimes been calamitous. Tales From the Wardrobe at 10:00 pm.