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KILLER WHALES: RUTHLESS HUNTERS OR NURTURING MOTHERS
NATURE: EXPEDITION KILLER WHALE
Wednesday 7:00pm
In a remote corner of Antarctica, a group of killer whales capture their prey in the most extraordinary fashion. Swimming together, they create waves so powerful and accurate, they can wash a seal right off a piece of floating ice – some of the most sophisticated behavior in the animal kingdom. A team of scientists and filmmakers try to advance our understanding of these compelling animals using the latest filming techniques.
The film team deploys drones to get an aerial perspective of the whales as well as gyro-stabilized lenses mounted on small boats – all adding new insights into how these extraordinary animals hunt and how they live as families. The team documents something not seen before – an hours-long teaching session, where adult females demonstrate hunting skills to their young. In another first, the team records the calls of the killer whales as they search for prey, coordinate their wave-making, and share their meal.
REVEALING TREASURES & MYSTERYIES OF EGYPT'S LOST CEMETERY
NOVA: EGYPT'S TOMBS OF AMUN
Wednesday 8:00pm
An archaeological detective story opens a door into an extraordinary moment in the history of Ancient Egypt, as the discovery of a long-lost cemetery not far from King Tut’s tomb shines a light on an often-overlooked Egyptian kingdom. Treasures emerge revealing details of a unique period about 2,700 years ago, when kings from Nubia – present-day Sudan – conquered Egypt and shifted the status of Egyptian women, giving them remarkable power. Archaeologists and historians reveal how the ascent of The God’s Wife of Amun lifted some women to the highest echelons of religious, political, and financial power in the ancient Egyptian empire.
AN AMERICAN ICON; LOUISIANA IMPACT
CHAUTAUQUA AT 150: WYNTON MARSALIS' ALL RISE
LOUISIANA CONNECTION
Tuesday 9:00pm
Celebrate the story and lasting impact of this iconic arts institution in Southwestern New York. Chautauqua Institution, founded in the late 19th century as a place for Americans to make purposeful use of leisure time, has dedicated itself to using arts and education to elevate the discussions that have transformed our nation throughout its history. The documentary is centered around a new production of “All Rise,” written by award-winning trumpeter, composer, and Louisiana native, Wynton Marsalis. Originally premiered in 1999, this jazz symphony will be performed by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) with Marsalis as well as a symphonic orchestra and choir. Appearances by Kathryn Hahn, Kwame Alexander, Misty Copeland, and more.
HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR EXPLORES THE TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT OF BLACK MIGRATION
GREAT MIGRATIONS: A PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
LIMITED SERIES
Tuesday 8:00pm
This four-hour docuseries from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., continues with episode three "One Way Ticket." Episode three shows how the reverse migration of Black Americans to the South—driven by mass movements, economic change, and an ongoing struggle for freedom and opportunity—continues to reshape the country.
Miss episode two? Stream it here or go to video.lpb.org.
EXPLORING LOUISIANA'S BLACK HISTORY: STORIES TO STREAM ANYTIME
SIGNPOST TO FREEDOM: THE 1953 BATON ROUGE BUS BOYCOTT
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
STREAMING NOW
This LPB documentary recounts the circumstances and events that led to the nation’s first large-scale boycott protesting segregation and then examines its impact on the evolution of grassroots civil rights activism across the country during the early years of America's Civil Rights Movement.
Stream all the episodes and explore more Louisiana stories from LPB in honor of Black History Month at www.lpb.org/blackhistory.
NEW ZIGGY EPISODE NOW STREAMING
ZIGGY'S ARTS ADVENTURE: MOOD
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
Now Streaming at ziggy.lpb.org
Ziggy's got a case of the Grumps! While he's trying to change his mood with art, his friends come up with a few ideas of their own. Maybe playing instruments from countries across Africa with musician Ekpe Abioto will help Ziggy discover a cure?
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS COMES FULL CIRCLE
ACL PRESENTS: WILLIE NELSON AND FAMILY
Saturday 10:30pm
Iconic live music television series Austin City Limits (ACL) was born on October 17, 1974, when Willie Nelson taped the pilot episode. That now legendary debut became the cornerstone for 50 years of groundbreaking, award-winning music television. Now Willie returns on the 50th anniversary of that taping to commemorate Austin City Limits’ remarkable half-century milestone.
There’s a good reason why a bronze statue of Willie Nelson stands at the entrance to ACL’s studio home on the Austin street that bears his name: in the 50-year history of Austin City Limits, no artist has personified the music series’ eclectic, freewheeling spirit more fully than the man with the braids, the beard and the guitar named Trigger. His pivotal 1974 full-set performance served as a dispatch to the world declaring Austin’s place as a pioneering music city; the trailblazing live music program was then given the green light, premiering on PBS in 1975. “The house that Willie built” is now an institution that has become the longest-running music series in television history.
“There would be no Austin City Limits without Willie Nelson – simple as that,” says longtime ACL executive producer Terry Lickona. “He launched ACL into the television universe in 1974, and has helped keep us going for 50 years.”
Nelson is joined by Austin’s Asleep at the Wheel.
WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN: THIS WEEK ON LPB
In the season finale, Eliza faces a conflict of interests when she hired to look into the personal life of Police Commissioner Fitzroy. Then there's a little something about a slice of wedding cake.
MISS SCARLET | SEASON FINALE | SUNDAY 7:00 PM
MONDAY
7pm - Antiques Roadshow ALL NEW! More from Las Vegas including and Elvis Presley watch and baseball autographs.
8pm - Sister Boniface When a German mayor visits Great Slaughter to partake in a war memorial ceremony, tragedy strikes.
8:42pm - Sister Boniface A sighting of the mysterious missing Baron Brattenburg sends the press and police into a frenzy.
9:30pm - Help! We Bought a Village A couple pick up the pieces after an earthquake devastates their Italian village.
10:14pm - Help! We Bought a Village Owners of a village in Italy unpack a painting of an ancestor who once dined with Mozart.'''''''''
TUESDAY
7pm - Finding Your Roots ALL NEW The Latin roots of musician Ruben Blades and journalist Natalie Morales.
8pm - Great Migrations: A People on the Move LIMITED SERIES Explore how the reverse migration of Black Americans to the South-driven by mass movements, economic change, and an ongoing struggle for freedom-continued to reshape the country.
9pm - Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis' All Rise ALL NEW Exposing the shadowy figure at the heart of a corruption scandal spanning from Venezuela to the U.S.
10pm - INDEPENDENT LENS The In Between ALL NEW A filmmaker returns home to Eagle Pass, Texas, after the death of her brother to reflect on their lives growing up and to explore how fronterizo identity takes shape on the U.S.-Mexico border.
WEDNESDAY
7pm - NATURE Expedition Killer Whale ALL NEW A look at the complex society of ice pack killer whales in Antarctica.
8pm - NOVA Egypt's Tombs of Amun ALL NEW Follow archaeologists as they discover a long-lost ancient cemetery in Egypt's sacred desert.
9pm - Midsomer Murders ALL NEW Murder at the heart rehab club!
THURSDAY
7pm - Father Brown Father Brown investigates when the competitive atmosphere at a local dance school leads to a dance with death.
7:45pm - La Veillée LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - Peter Falk vs Columbo The unusual career of the actor who played the eccentric TV detective for nearly 30 years.
9pm - The Marlow Murder Club on MASTERPIECE Despite Tanika’s warnings Judith, Becks and Suzie continue to investigate, and follow a trail of clues left by the murder weapon.
FRIDAY
7pm - Louisiana: The State We're In LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
7:30pm - Washington Week with The Atlantic Roundtable discussion about the week's major news.
8pm - Samantha Brown's Places to Love ALL NEW Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany
8:30pm - Art Rocks! The Series LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Baton Rouge painter Mike Weary.
9pm - AMERICAN EXPERIENCE The American Diplomat Discover how three Black diplomats broke racial barriers at the US State Department during the Cold War.
10pm - A Life in Ten Pictures Iconic Muhammad Ali
SATURDAY
7pm - Last of the Summer Wine Seymour invents a purse for men and Compo agrees to try it out, especially as there will be real money provided in it.
7:30pm - Upstart Crow Will wants to up his family's social standing, so when a Moorish Prince comes to town he plans to use him to impress the nobility. But things go very awry when a hanky gets into the wrong hands.
8pm - Up the Women Gwen disrupts the hunger strike with a plate of cheese. It really is that simple.
8:30pm - The Office David's got a doozy of a welcome speech planned for his new boss.
9pm - Hope Street SEASON 3 PREMIERE Police Inspector Finn's world is blown apart when he finds out that Concepta has a secret.
9:44pm - Hope Street ALL NEW With the pub a smoking ruin, Clint suspects that the fire-starter is someone close to home. Meanwhile things between Callum and new detective Jo get hot and heavy.
10:30pm - Austin City Limits ALL NEW Willie Nelson returns to the ACL stage where it all began!
HOPE STREET
Season 3 Premiere
Saturday 9pm
The heart-warming police drama set on Northern Ireland’s coastline is back for a third season with a new detective constable on the case - the mysterious Jo Lipton.
SUNDAY
7pm - Miss Scarlet on MASTERPIECE SEASON FINALE Eliza faces a conflict of interest when she is hired to investigate the personal life of Police Commissioner Fitzroy. Binge the entire season and seasons past with LPB PASSPORT.
8pm -All Creatures Great and Small on MASTERPIECE ALL NEW James has a bout of brucellosis, bringing long buried emotions to the surface. A broken-down car forces Siegfried and Tristan to renegotiate their relationship with amusing consequences. Binge the entire season and seasons past with LPB PASSPORT.
9pm - Funny Woman ALL NEW Barbara's life undergoes a remarkable transformation in the blink of an eye. Swathed in the euphoria of accomplishment, she ventures into a love affair with her fellow actor, Clive. Binge the entire season and seasons past with LPB PASSPORT.
10pm - Statue of Liberty Ken Burns traces the development of the Statue of Liberty, from its conception to its complicated and often controversial construction and final dedication. Hear from a wide range of Americans to explore the meaning of this monumental landmark.
LPB IN THE COMMUNITY
SNEAK PREVIEW: BIKE VESSEL
Sunday, February 16 | 3pm at the Main Library at Goodwood.
Register at www.lpb.org/bike-vessel
Join Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the East Baton Rouge Parish Library for an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of the documentary Bike Vessel on Sunday, February 16 at 3 p.m. at The Main Library at Goodwood in Baton Rouge. This screening is an exclusive first look at the documentary ahead of its premiere on LPB on Tuesday, February 25th @ 10pm.
The event will include a showing of Bike Vessel followed by a panel discussion.
After the screening, hear and participate in an engaging panel discussion about how healthy lifestyle habits and exercise, such as cycling, can encourage transformative experiences including building relationships, overcoming adversity, and more. Panelists include Charles Daniel, CEO & Owner of Geaux Ride, Dustin LaFont, Director and Founder of Front Yard Bikes, and Dr. Rani G. Whitfield (‘Tha Hip Hop Doc’), Board Certified Family Physician with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Robyn Merrick, Vice President for External Affairs and University Relations at Southern University and A&M College System.
ABOUT THE FILM
Bike Vessel follows the heartwarming journey of a father and son who embark on a cycling journey to celebrate their health transformation after the father overcame three open-heart surgeries at the age of 70.
EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT: VALENTINE'S DAY CRAFTS
VALENTINE'S DAY CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES
Valentine's Day is a great time to celebrate love, friendship, and kindness with family and friends. Spend time together with your little ones by crafting and creating, like these candy free pencil crafts. While doing so, talk about how being kind and being a good friend is important. Check out all of these resources available from PBS KIDS for Parents.
Watch for new episodes of PINKALICIOUS AND PETERRIFIC on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Episodes of this PBS KIDS favorite aim to help children develop social-emotional skills, creative thinking and problem solving!