Highlights August 19 to August 25

Posted on August 16, 2024

Monday, August 19th - Thursday, August 22nd

Coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at 7:00 pm.

Friday, August 23rd

Julian Zelizer, professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University and CNN political analyst, puts the challenges we face as a nation today into historical context. Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove Julian Zelizer at 7:30 pm.

Each summer, the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic is joined by a guest soloist to perform an enchanting open-air concert under the direction of a guest conductor from the magnificent gardens of Austria's Imperial Schonbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The 2024 concert will be conducted by Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Andris Nelsons with acclaimed international opera star Lise Davidsen as soloist. Great Performances Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024 at 8:00 pm.

No one played a larger role in mythologizing the cowboy's place in American culture than Charles M. Russell. Explore his art and life as he witnessed and documented the end of the Wild West open range, and America entered the 20th Century. Florence: The Art of Magnificence at 9:30 pm.

Saturday, August 24th

Singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis returns to Austin City Limits with highlights from her acclaimed album Joy'All, while Taylor Swift-approved pop trio MUNA makes a thrilling ACL debut with songs from their self-titled LP. Austin City Limits Jenny Lewis/Muna at 7:00 pm.

Join Lucy for the inside story of the English Reformation. Was Henry VIII's desire to divorce Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn the real reason for England's split from Catholic Europe? Or was a secret political agenda really at work? Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets Henry VIII's Reformation at 8:00 pm.

Sunday, August 25th

For our ongoing 'youth voice' series, we created an energy and climate survey and asked two current and recently graduated university students to help administer it to hundreds of peers across the country, from diverse political backgrounds. The results provide a broad look at the energy and climate opinions, and knowledge, of young Americans -- and will test yours too. Energy Switch Students' Energy and Climate Opinions at 6:00 pm.

After Nish is found dead, Lucian begs Constance to run away together. Alice proves her love to Carlo but realizes he's been manipulating her. As Bella opens up to Amelia about Marco, Cecil and Jack agree to a deadly plan. Hotel Portofino Revelations at 7:00 pm.

Susan's sister and Andreas have unexpected connections to Alan. Meanwhile, Pund wraps up his investigation, promising, "Very soon all will be made clear!" Magpie Murders On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm