Highlights October 23 to October 29

Posted on October 20, 2023


Monday, October 23

Check out updated Chattanooga appraisals from 2009, including a Rolex Red Submariner, ca. 1970, a 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games banner, and a diamond & pearl necklace, ca. 1905. Which has a current value of $250,000? Antiques Roadshow Vintage Chattanooga Hour 1 at 7:00 pm.

What are wonderful Wichita treasures from 13 years ago worth today? Discover updated appraisals such as an Edward Onslow Ford bronze, 1962 left-handed Fender Stratocaster and Goldsmith Chandlee surveyor's compass from around 1790. One is now $55,000. Antiques Roadshow Vintage Wichita at 8:00 pm.

At 14, Aurora Madriganian survived the horrors of the Armenian Genocide and escaped to New York, where her story became a media sensation. Her newfound fame led to her starring as herself in Auction of Souls, one of Hollywood's earliest blockbusters. Blending storybook animation, video testimony, and rediscovered footage from her lost silent epic, Aurora's Sunrise revives her forgotten story. POV Aurora's Sunrise at 9:00 pm.

A documentary that delves into the life of experimental film curator Sally Dixon. Her story began in the 1960's when she received a small hand-held movie camera from her father-in-law and started making films, that she later called "Film Poems." Sally is known as a trailblazer in the "film as art" movement and created the film program at The Carnegie Museum of Art in 1970. She founded the program with the purpose of "promoting a greater understanding and appreciation of film as an art form and the filmmaker as an artist." It was one of the first museum-based film programs in the country. Experimental Curator: The Sally Dixon Story at 10:30 pm.

Tuesday, October 24

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson, using DNA and long-lost records to redefine notions of the black experience-and challenge preconceptions of America's past. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. And Still I Rise at 7:00 pm.

Native innovators lead a revolution in music, building, and space exploration. From the surface of Mars to the New York City hip hop scene to the Pine Ridge Reservation, Native traditions are transforming life on Earth and other worlds. Native America New Worlds at 8:00 pm.

Repairing the World documents Pittsburgh's powerful community response to hate in the aftermath of the assault on three congregations at the Tree of Life synagogue. On October 27, 2018, eleven people were killed and six wounded in the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. Against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in the country, a traumatized community works to heal as they experience the impact and dangers of antisemitism, racism, hate speech, and gun violence. Through the voices of survivors, family members, diverse Pittsburgh residents and leaders, the film shows the powerful display of unity in a moment of crisis, the resilience of a vibrant city, and a community working together to understand what it means to be "stronger than hate. Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life at 9:00 pm.

Wednesday, October 25

Spy creatures reveal an ocean full of startling ways of thinking, including large-brained whales, smart octopi, diving monkeys, creative fish and other intelligent animals. Spy in the Ocean, A Nature Miniseries Deep Thinkers at 7:00 pm.

252 million years ago, a devastating mass extinction wiped out about 90% of all species on Earth. Follow scientists as they piece together evidence to discover how life survived and set the stage for a new dominant life form: the dinosaurs. NOVA Ancient Earth: Inferno at 8:00 pm.

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall. Through dramatic recreations, official renderings and personal archives, see how the Eiffel Tower became an icon. Secrets of the Dead Eiffel's Race to the Top at 9:00 pm.

Singer/rapper Lil Yachty brings psychedelic stylings to the hip-hop of his acclaimed third album Let’s Start Here. Singer/violinist/producer Sudan Archives performs the eclectic R&B of her second LP Natural Brown Prom Queen. Austin City Limits Lil Yachty/Sudan Archives at 10:00 pm.

Thursday, October 26

From oil spills and coal mine explosions to dam failures and nuclear meltdowns, we can learn much from disasters related to energy. At the same time, energy is the key to solving natural disasters and the looming disaster of climate change. In what ways does energy make our lives safer or more dangerous? Power Trip: The Story of Energy Disasters at 7:00 pm.

Chet explores this incredible city with a history. He visits Lake Brownwood State Park to see the historic CCC structures. He tours the jail and drives a tiny train at the railroad museum. He eats cafeteria-style BBQ at the historic Underwood's and finishes the day with a steak at a renovated bank. The Daytripper Brownwood, TX at 8:00 pm.

Edgar and Sara fly to Oaxaca and visit a corn farm in San Martin Tilcajete to see the man behind the heirloom corn they use at Nixta Taqueria; Beto and his General Manager drive to San Antonio to tour their tortilla purveyor’s tortilla factory and get lunch at Taquitos West Avenue; Anthony and Xose have lunch at The Olive Oil Greek Restaurant and reflect on challenges they faced after high school. 8:30 pm Taco Mafia Inspiracion at 8:30 pm.

Martin stops practicing the week before his hearing, but patients continue to solicit his advice. An American tourist asks Mrs. Tishell for help, and Penhale commissions a bust of himself. Guest star Sigourney Weaver (Alien; Gorillas In the Mist). Doc Martin All My Trials at 8:59 pm.

Finn's daughter Niamh goes missing. When CCTV footage indicates that the girl has been abducted, Finn turns to Leila to get him through the worst day of his life. Hope Street at 9:46 pm.

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall. Through dramatic recreations, official renderings and personal archives, see how the Eiffel Tower became an icon. Secrets of the Dead Eiffel's Race to the Top at 10:30 pm.

Friday, October 27

Belle REDUX / A Tale of Beauty & The Beast at 7:30 pm.

In bridging traditions from past to present, this episode explores the subtle and complex representation of the contemporary Indigenous experience. Featuring special performances and interviews by two-spirit writer and interdisciplinary artist Ty Defoe, Native & African-American singer-songwriter Martha Redbone, and electronic music duo The Halluci Nation. Next at the Kennedy Center Embracing Duality: Modern Indigenous Culture at 9:00 pm.

Robert Glasper, five-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and producer, invites his tightly knit community of collaborators to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his iconic, award-winning, and cross-genre revolutionary album - Black Radio. Accompanied by Lalah Hathaway, Meshell Ndegeocello, Bilal, and many more, Glasper reimagines his seminal album and reflects on how the album has profoundly transformed black music in the decade since its conception. Next at the Kennedy Center Robert Glasper's Black Radio at 10:00 pm.

Saturday, October 28

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 7:00 pm.

Father Brown discovers there's more drama offstage than on in the latest production by the Kembleford Players. Father Brown The Show Must Go On at 8:00 pm.

Poirot probes the disappearance of a wealthy woman's cook, and soon uncovers an elaborate plot to hide an ever darker crime. Agatha Christie's Poirot The Adventure of the Clapham Cook at 8:46 pm.

When a woman is found shot in her flat after Bonfire Night, Poirot is enlisted to decipher whether the victim died by her own hand, or by someone else's. Agatha Christie's Poirot Murder in the Mews at 9:38 pm.

Harry struggles to adapt to the realities of desert combat and Lois longs to leave home. In Paris, Henriette is in grave danger, and in Manchester, a mysterious stranger arrives at Robina's door. World On Fire On Masterpiece at 10:30 pm.

Standing guard over the city of London for nearly 1000 years, this formidable fortress has been a royal castle, a prison, a place of execution and torture, an armoury and the Royal Mint. Over the centuries it has gone from a symbol of imperialism and tyranny to a national treasure- the protector of the crown jewels and many other historic British traditions. In this episode we go behind the Tower's ancient walls, opening it up to expose its secrets and stories. We'll unlock the doors to rooms you didn't know existed, talk to the people who do the jobs no one sees and reveal some surprising facts about one of England's most famous icons. Secrets of the Tower of London at 11:30 pm.

Sunday, October 29

Edgar and Sara fly to Oaxaca and visit a corn farm in San Martin Tilcajete to see the man behind the heirloom corn they use at Nixta Taqueria; Beto and his General Manager drive to San Antonio to tour their tortilla purveyor’s tortilla factory and get lunch at Taquitos West Avenue; Anthony and Xose have lunch at The Olive Oil Greek Restaurant and reflect on challenges they faced after high school. Taco Mafia Inspiracion at 11:30 am.

Enjoy an evening of dance from Madrid's Teatro Real, beginning with George Balanchine's "Serenade" and "Square Dance," followed by "The Times Are Racing" by current NYCB resident choreographer Justin Peck set to an electronic score. Great Performances New York City Ballet in Madrid at 12:30 pm.

Claude Monet's passions extended far beyond the water lilies, sunsets and landscapes of his famous paintings. Connecting the painter's love of art and his profound appreciation for food, MONET'S PALATE embarks on a culinary tour of Normandy, where Monet lived and worked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The documentary, introduced by Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep, offers a revealing portrait of the father of Impressionist painting. The production, shot entirely on location in Paris, London and Giverny, includes exclusive footage taken inside the home where the artist and notorious gourmand lived for 43 years. MONET'S PALATE visits Monet's exquisite dining room, where the artist entertained guests such as Marcel Proust and Paul Cezanne. Some of today's greatest chefs, including Roger Verge, prepare some of Monet's favorite meals using Normandy's native ingredients. Dishes include: flambe duck with apple and "Sailors' Mussels," a regional delicacy. Later, Alice Waters and Daniel Boulud discuss Monet's passion for art and fine cuisine. Monet's Palate: A Gastronomic View from the Gardens of Giverny at 2:00 pm.

One solution to reducing carbon emissions is to capture and store them underground. But there are challenges in capturing, transporting and storing the CO2, and determining who will pay for it. Dr. Sallie Greenberg, formerly with the Illinois State Geological Survey, and Dr.Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist at Carbon Direct, discuss current projects and how CCS could contribute in the future. Energy Switch Carbon Capture and Storage at 6:00 pm.

Cecil becomes embroiled with gangsters who have taken over the local casino. With Nish on the run and now being hunted by Danioni, Bella and Lucian must help him avoid arrest. And emotions between Lucian and Constance come to a head. Hotel Portofino Comings Together at 7:00 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 8:00 pm.

Annika reflects on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as she and the team investigate a Scottish millionaire found dead in his own shark tank. Annika On Masterpiece at 9:00 pm.

Patti Little Bird is desperate to get her kids back, but she doesn't know where they have been taken. Eighteen years later, Bezhig/Esther is desperate to find her family. Both women are lost, tangled in the exact same place, decades apart. Little Bird The Land That Takes You at 10:00 pm.