Highlights July 29 to August 4

Posted on July 26, 2024

Monday, July 29th

Travel to Indianapolis for hidden treasures including an 1898 Alphonse Mucha JOB poster. Antiques Roadshow Indianapolis, Hour 3 at 7:00 pm.

The competition continues as the recipe swap challenge returns with the home cooks putting a spin on a fellow competitor's recipe. In the second round, the cooks share dishes inspired by a friend. The Great American Recipe Outside The Comfort of Your Kitchen at 8:00 pm.

In the early 1920s, inventor Jacques Bolsey aimed to disrupt the film industry with a motion picture camera for the masses: the iconic Bolex. But little was known about the immigrant inventor until his great-granddaughter uncovers his forgotten family archive and embarks on a journey to reveal his epic story. Beyond the Bolex at 9:00 pm.

Bombay fishermen Rakesh and Ganesh are inheritors of the great Koli knowledge system-a way to harvest the sea by following the moon and the tides. Rakesh has kept faith in traditional methods while Ganesh has embraced technology. Against the Tide is a tale of deep friendship and rising resentment between two men against the backdrop of an adoring sea, now turning hostile through climate change. POV Against The Tide at 10:00 pm.

Tuesday, July 30th

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families. Finding Your Roots Rising from the Ashes at 7:00 pm.

Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe's showdowns in the Wimbledon finals in 1980 and 1981 are among the most memorable matches in the sport. They bring glamour and celebrity to what many consider the fiercest rivalry in men's tennis history. Gods of Tennis Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe at 8:00 pm.

Inside the rise of far-right extremism in Germany. Tracing the increasing threat to democracy from the far right, its connections to extremist ideas and plots, with accounts from intelligence officials, politicians and the far right itself. Frontline Germany's Enemy Within at 9:00 pm.

This week on ON STORY, Katrin Benedikt delves into successfully selling an idea, shepherding the script during production, and collaborating with other writers on political action films OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN and EXPENDABLES 3. On Story A Conversation with Katrin Benedikt at 10:00 pm.

POSSIBLE SELVES follows Alex and Mia, two teenagers in foster care, as they pursue college dreams while struggling with lives torn between biological and foster families. Possible Selves: Overcoming The Odds In Foster Care at 10:30 pm.

Wednesday, July 31st

Discover the survival strategies used by primates, often in the most unexpected places. Nature Primates: Secrets of Survival at 7:00 pm.

Follow the rebuilding of the 19th century Blenheim Covered Bridge. Watch elite craftsmen raise this engineering icon under grueling time pressure and witness traditional artisans in China restoring ancient covered bridges to ensure their survival. Nova Operation Bridge Rescue at 8:00 pm.

Explore Cashes Ledge, a remote and relatively pristine part of the Gulf as scientists investigate how the Gulf came to be and how its cold waters, unique tides, and even geologic shape powers a web of more than 3,000 species. Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, A Nova Special Presentation Peril at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, August 1st

Bestselling author and award winning biographer Jonathan Eig joins Evan to discuss his book on Martin Luther King, Jr., King: A Life, and the demystification of the man who has been made into a larger than life figure. Overheard with Evan Smith Jonathan Eig at 7:00 pm.

Chet travels to the northern reaches of what used to be Texas from 1836-1850. He hikes to the top of Mt. Princeton and swims in its hot springs. He whitewater rafts the mighty Arkansas River and gets a true taste of the Rockies. The Daytripper 1836 Texas: Buena Vista, Colorado at 8:00 pm.

Friday, August 2nd

In part 2 of the two-part interview, renowned reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein compare how the political and media landscapes of today differ from the time of the Watergate scandal they investigated over 50 years ago. Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein (Part II) at 7:30 pm.

Saturday, August 3rd

One of modern rock's premier bands, Spoon performs songs from their Grammy-nominated album Lucifer On the Sofa alongside fan favorites. Austin City Limits Spoon at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, August 4th

Sea level has been rising since the end of the last Ice Age, when continental ice sheets began to melt. In island nations and low-lying coastal areas sea level rise is contributing, among other things, to high tide flooding, and saltwater encroaching into farmland and freshwater aquifers. We'll talk about what the future could bring, and ideas of how communities could adapt to sea level rise. Energy Switch at 6:00 pm.

Bella is shocked when Marco proposes and finally tells her family about her divorce. Constance tells Vito about Tommy and Alice is hurt when Carlo rejects her. Meanwhile, Lucian and Billy return to Portofino with a visitor. Hotel Portofino at 7:00 pm.

When a reclusive man is found dead on the streets of Cambridge, Alphy and Geordie begin to unravel a series of clues that lead them to a shocking revelation. Grantchester On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.