Highlights April 7 to April 13

Monday, April 7th

ROADSHOW visits Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms in search of treasures including a WWII WASP archive, a fire helmet & fire parade hat, and a 1956 - 1968 Al Oerter Olympic collection. Guess the top $ 400,000 find! Antiques Roadshow Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms Hour 3 at 7:00 pm.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is in Birmingham, where host Mark L. Walberg heads to the historic site of Sloss Furnaces with appraiser Stuart Whitehurst to learn about iron antiques and the history of the iron and steel industry. Highlights include 1968 letters from a young Bill Clinton that include his candid opinions on politics and war; a Lalique hood ornament in an uncommon amethyst color; and a 1952 John Falter illustration valued at $200,000 to $250,000 in today's hot illustration art market. Antiques Roadshow Birmingham, Hour 2 at 8:00 pm.

One woman, nine stories. NINE PARTS brings to life the stories of Iraqi women, ordinary and extraordinary. Set in Michigan at the height of the pandemic, an Iraqi American woman torn by her father's death - and by a divided nation - attempts to grieve at the site of the oldest Iraqi Church in North America. What starts in isolation becomes communal as Iraqi women come to and through her with their personal stories of love and resilience. A first-of-its-kind bridge between the Midwest and the Middle East, NINE PARTS offers a unique celebration of the Iraqi female experience and is based on the internationally acclaimed one-woman play, "Nine Parts of Desire." Nine Parts at 9:00 pm.

Tuesday, April 8th

Cutting-edge DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - in a unique and emotional episode where Gates finds himself as a guest on his own show for the first time. Finding Your Roots Finding My Roots at 7:00 pm.

We Want the Funk is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots to its rise into the public consciousness, it also explores funk's influences on both new wave and hip-hop. Independent Lens We Want The Funk at 8:00 pm.

Wednesday, April 9th

The severe drought is more intense than anything Katavi has witnessed.The natural order of life seems to have fallen apart as hippos fight to the death, a rogue lion wreaks devastation on a cub family, and fire and ash sweep across the parched land. Nature Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory at 7:00 pm.

In April 1775, war breaks out in Britain's most troublesome territory.Now the American Colonial Army faces what seems like an impossible challenge - to militarily defeat the world's most powerful nation. We've all heard the stories of pluck and valor, but what really led to Britain's defeat and the birth of the United States? American and British archeologists and historians unpack the real story of technology, innovation, and luck that determined the outcome of key battles - from the Massachusetts militias who fired the first shots to the Naval clashes between British and American ships of the line. This unique film brings the latest science to bear to reveal the hidden history of the Revolutionary War. NOVA Revolutionary War Weapons at 8:00 pm.

Forests are the most effective carbon pumps on Earth, but only when they're functioning well and rich in species. Meet people working to improve biodiversity, saving keystone species and using Indigenous wisdom to rebuild and restore our forests. The Future of Nature Forests at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, April 10th

Marlene is appalled that Nicole isn't planning to tell Callum she's pregnant. Finn refuses to compromise himself as a police officer, with catastrophic consequences. Hope Street at 8:29 pm.

Friday, April 11th

Three powerful mothers in Poland, 2022 share in their quest to be strong for their families and help others struggling under the shadow of the war in Ukraine. A Ukrainian refugee, a Polish mother, and a Jewish, Polish mother. When we find common ground, we can unite to help build a shared future. Finding Fate at 7:30 pm.

Follow Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki as they explore Chopin's life, his Polish roots, and his journey to Paris taking a closer look at the composer's musical evolution and his deep connection to his homeland while living in France. Great Performances Now Hear This: Chopin's Polish Hear at 8:00 pm.

This one-hour "best of Poland" special begins in Krakow, with a stunning square, historic castle, and nearby, communist-era Nowa Huta and Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorial. Then we head to bustling Warsaw for skyscrapers and Chopin, sample gingerbread in Torun, and ogle red-brick Malbork Castle. We finish in Gdansk with handsome Hanseatic townhouses and stirring Solidarity history. Rick Steves Poland at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, April 12th

Colombian superstar Juanes performs a career-spanning set in a euphoric hour featuring gems from his acclaimed smash Vida Cotidiana, his 10th studio album and a career highpoint. The rock giant thrills with electrifying guitar and crowd singalongs. Austin City Limits Juanes at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, April 13th

Rosalind delivers a baby with a suspicious spinal lesion and Dr. Turner suspects spina bifida. Meanwhile, during her district rounds, Joyce is about to visit a difficult patient when a sudden gas explosion ensues chaos and leaves many injured. Call The Midwife at 7:00 pm.