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GENTLE STORIES; TIMELESS WISDOM
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL: THE WISDOM OF THE DALES
Sunday 7:00pm
This season of the beloved MASTERPIECE series may be over, but there's more to come - Season 6 has already been confirmed! Until then, there are heartwarming specials like this one!
One of the things viewers love about All Creatures Great and Small on MASTERPIECE is
the simple wisdom that can be gleaned from the farmers and townspeople of the Yorkshire Dales as they support each other as a community. The Wisdom of the Dales shares life lessons from the gentle, life-affirming series as well as from the actors, creative team, and even the family of All Creatures Great and Small author, Alf Wight. Describing his childhood as magical, Jim Wight, son of the “real” James Herriot, discusses his father’s values, including being true to oneself, remaining humble, accepting advice from others, working hard, eschewing fame, and gratitude.
WHO'S YOUR DOGGIE DOPPELGANGER?
Over five seasons we’ve been treated to a parade of dogs and their often hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking stories. But have you ever wondered, from among this pack of Good Boys and Good Girls, who is your canine counterpart? Find out with this quiz!
WHAT'S COMING NEXT ON LPB SUNDAY NIGHTS?
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THE MOST FAMOUS ACTIVIST YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: FORGOTTEN HERO: WALTER WHITE AND THE NAACP
Tuesday 8:00pm
While many consider the birth of the civil rights movement to be 1955, when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on an Alabama bus, the stage had been set decades before by activists of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Some of the NAACP leaders are familiar, including W.E.B. Du Bois and Thurgood Marshall, but Walter White, head of the NAACP from 1929 to 1955, has been all but forgotten. With his blond hair and blue eyes, Walter White looked white; he described himself as “an enigma, a Black man occupying a white body.” Like virtually all light-skinned African Americans of his day, White was descended from enslaved Black women and powerful white men. But he was Black — by law, identity, and conviction and spent his entire life fighting for Black civil rights. Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP traces the life of this neglected civil rights hero and seeks to explain his disappearance from our history.
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HOW WE GOT OVER
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
Stream Now at www.lpb.org/blackhistory
After the Civil War, many formerly enslaved people left Louisiana and moved to the North or out West in search of better opportunities.
This is the story of those that decided to stay behind in West Feliciana parish.
Their success in the post-war world and the unbelievably difficult times ahead hinged on the impact of education and one man – John Dawson – and those that believed in him.
Hard work and new industry eventually propelled African Americans in West Feliciana to a level of prosperity not seen in many of Louisiana’s communities. It’s a story that has many Black Louisianans looking back on the challenges and wondering just exactly, “How we got over?”
GET INSIDE THE FAB FOUR'S CREATIVE PROCESS
DECONSTRUCTING THE BEATLES
Sunday 8:30pm
The Beatles are widely considered the most popular band of all time, with unparalleled sales and cultural impact. Generations have come to love their music, and their message.
In DECONSTRUCTING THE BEATLES acclaimed "Beatle-ologist" Scott Freiman guides you, step by step, on an educational journey through several of The Beatles' milestone albums and the fascinating stories that accompanied them. No matter how much you know about the Beatles, there's something new here for you. Episodes include "The Beatles Come to America," "Deconstructing Rubber Soul," "A Trip Through Strawberry Fields."
THERE'S MORE MUSIC TO ENJOY THIS WEEK
GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANDREA BOCELLI 30TH - THE CELEBRATION
LOUISIANA CONNECTION
Friday 8:00pm
At a natural amphitheater in Tuscany, Italy, world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli commemorates his 30th anniversary with a concert event in his hometown. Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) where star-studded performances showcase the Maestro’s extensive and beloved repertoire, with duets with an unprecedented cast of global superstars, including Louisiana's own Jon Batiste, as well as Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McFee, Lang Lang, Sofia Carson, Brian May, and more.
FROM THE BIG SCREEN TO YOUR LIVING ROOM
BOB DYLAN LIVE IN NEWPORT 1963 - 1965
Friday 10:00pm
The work of this musical icon is capturing a whole new generation with a critically acclaimed movie in theaters now. Invite the younger generations to sit down and see the real thing!
This documentary chronicles the iconic musician's appearances at the Newport Folk Festival with full-length song performances, including his controversial electric set from 1965. This film features previously unseen footage, which documents the changes in Dylan's style when he appeared at Newport in three successive years. Songs include "Blowin' in the Wind," "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Like a Rolling Stone," and "Chimes Of Freedom."
THREE DIVERSE GENRES; ONE SATURDAY NIGHT
EARTH, WIND & FIRE: IHEART RADIO LIVE
Saturday 7:00pm
Grammy Award-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire perform hits including "Shining Star," "September," "Boogie Wonderland," "Let's Groove," "Serpentine Fire" and more.
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THE MARLEY BROTHERS: THE LEGACY CONCERT
Saturday 8:30pm
In honor of Bob Marley's 80th birthday, the Marley Brothers — Ziggy, Stephen, Damian, Julian, and Ky-mani — embarked on 2024's The Legacy Tour, the first time they had toured together in 20 years, honoring their father’s universal impact.
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STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN AND DOUBLE TROUBLE: LIVE AT THE EL MACAMBO
Saturday 10:00pm
A concert film from 1983, this intense, high-powered performance from Stevie Ray’s early days, features “Testify,” “Texas Flood,” “Wham!,” “Pride and Joy,” and his fiery interpretation of Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return). ” Filmed at the intimate El Mocambo club in Toronto, Canada, the program showcases the acclaimed rock and blues musician’s raw performance and his fiery, virtuoso guitar playing.ee
NEW ZIGGY EPISODE NOW STREAMING
ZIGGY'S ARTS ADVENTURE: ENERGY
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
Now Streaming at ziggy.lpb.org
Super excited after watching a step team perform, Ziggy can’t find space to release his energy without causing chaos around the junkyard. Will a quick lesson from dancer Bridgette Fortenberry teach him the body control he needs to turn his extra energy into a force for good? It's a fgo-go-go episode of ZIGGY'S ARTS ADVENTURE - now streaming at ziggy.lpb.org.
WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN: THIS WEEK ON LPB
A fascinating new NOVA looks into the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. How did a modern ship lose all power and propulsion? And why did the bridge fail?
NOVA: BALTIMORE BRIDGE COLLAPSE | Wednesday 9:00pm
MONDAY
7pm - Antiques Roadshow ALL NEW! Hour two from Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa, treasures include a 1967 NFL Championship "Ice Bowl" ticket stub and a letter from Ronald Reagan.
8pm - Sister Boniface Convinced that events catastrophic to the Cold War are being planned at the British Open Chess Championships, Sister Boniface must brush up her chess skills and join the tournament.
8:43pm - Sister Boniface Felix is Police Advisor on set of the latest "Oh - Do Behave!" picture. Felix is soon called to action to investigate the murder of the abrasive director Sexton St Juste.
9:30pm - Help! We Bought a Village A Scotsman buys a Bulgarian village after spotting it on eBay.
TUESDAY
7pm - Finding Your Roots ALL NEW Actors Debra Messing and Melanie Lynsey.
8pm - AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP ALL NEW Uncovering the forgotten history of Walter White, head of the NAACP from 1929 - 1955.
10pm - INDEPENDENT LENS Bike Vessel ALL NEW After multiple heart surgeries, a 70-year-old man transforms his life to become an avid cyclist. When he and his son embark on a long-distance ride from St. Louis to Chicago, they push each other in their quests to reimagine Black health
WEDNESDAY
7pm - NATURE Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone Follow the story of a pine marten as she takes us on a journey through a desert of grey stones called the Burren, home to some of Ireland's most enchanting wildlife.
8pm - NOVA Baltimore Bridge Collapse ALL NEW How did the ship lose control? Why did the bridge fail so catastrophically? And how many other bridges around the world are at risk?
9pm - Secrets of the Dead Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief ALL NEW Part two of this series investigating the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.
10pm - Midsomer Murders ALL NEW A scarecrow festival to raise church funds takes a grisly turn when dead bodies are found staged like the festival's straw creations. Barnaby's investigation uncovers more going on than a simple competition.
THURSDAY
7pm - Father Brown Sullivan asks for Father Brown's help when Mrs Devine's son Eddie is framed for murder.
7:45pm - La Veillée LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - Queens of Mystery ALL NEW Detective Sgt. Mattie Stone's list of murder suspects includes a publisher, literary agent and author.
8:45pm - Behind the Glory LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Pioneering female sports reporter Lori Lyons. 9pm - The Marlow Murder Club on MASTERPIECE Judith makes a breakthrough and sets up a trap for the killer, but plans go awry. Becks and Suzie must follow their instincts and convince Tanika that Judith is in danger. Will they make it in time to save their friend and stop the killer?
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 - GREAT PERFORMANCES Andrea Bocelli 30th - The Celebration ALL NEW Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor's 30th anniversary concert from Tuscany. You'll see a familiar face from Louisiana onstage!
10pm - Bob Dylan: Live in Newport 1963 - 1965 ALL NEW This episode explores how HBCU programs are changing and saving lives including a program at Howard University teaching that teaches the Black community to swim and SmartHOME development at Claflin University.
SATURDAY
4pm - 60s and 70s Soul Celebration Featuring superstars such as The Temptations, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, and Sam More.
7pm - Earth, Wind & Fire: iheart Radio Live ALL NEW Pull out your bell bottoms and leisure suits! This concert will take you back to the days of discos and roller rinks!
8:30pm - The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Concert ALL NEW Join the reggae legend's sons for a concert in honor of Bob Marley's 80th birthday in 2025. Renowned as solo artists, Ziggy, Stephen, Damian, Julian and Ky-mani reunited in 2024 for the first time in 20 years to celebrate his universal impact.
10pm - Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Live at the El Mocambo ALL NEW An intense, high-powered performance from Stevie Ray's early days.
SUNDAY
7pm - All Creatures Great and Small: The Wisdom of the Dales ALL NEW Reflect on the simple wisdom that can be gleaned from the people of the Yorkshire Dales as they support each other as a community.
8:30pm -Deconstructing the Beatles ALL NEW Milestone albums and the stories that accompanied them.
10pm - Luther Vandross: Always and Forever His voice is the gift that keeps on giving.
NOMINATE YOUR YOUNG HEROES THIS WEEK
LOUISIANA YOUNG HEROES
Nomination Deadline: Sunday, March 2
Louisiana Public Broadcasting is proud to announce the 2025 Louisiana Young Heroes program and the statewide call for nominations of students to be recognized as Louisiana Young Heroes. A Young Hero is defined as an exceptional young person who has excelled in academics, given significantly of themselves through public service, overcome adversity, exhibited extraordinary heroism, or inspired others through their deeds and strength of character to become better students, persons, and citizens.
Nominees must be Louisiana students in grades 9-12, enrolled in an academic institution or homeschool program, and cannot be older than 18 years of age. Nominations and supporting materials should be submitted through the online form at lpb.org/heroes. The deadline for entries is Sunday, March 2, 2025. Previous honorees are not eligible.
Go to lpb.org/heroes to read more about the Louisiana Young Heroes program or to submit a nomination.
EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT: EXPLORE A FUN NEW GAME ON PBS KIDS
Ever wondered where the stars go during the day? Join Daniel and O on an exciting stargazing adventure in the PBS KIDS Games App! Explore the night sky, learn about stars, and discover fun facts with Daniel Tiger. Perfect for kids who love learning about stars, planets, and using their imagination. Join Daniel and his friends and embark on an out-of-this-world journey filled with wonder, learning, and fun.