Highlights November 11 to November 17
Posted on November 8, 2024
Monday, November 11th
Revisit some remarkable finds whose stories didn't stop even after we yelled cut! ANTIQUES ROADSHOW reveals what happened with some intriguing treasures through all-new interviews with fan-favorite appraisers, standout guests, and more. Antiques Roadshow Extraordinary Finds 3 at 7:00 pm.
Uncover an animal attraction to this collection of critters and creatures, including a Colima pottery dog from around 200 BC to 200 AD, a bat-decorated Qing period jade basin and an Edgar Brandt "La Tentation" snake lamp. Which is valued at $75,000? Antiques Roadshow Somethings Wild at 8:00 pm.
Travel with adventurers Chrissy and Jay Kleberg to Matagorda Island, the traditional homeland of the Karankawa people and World War II training grounds, threatened by rising seas. Get to know Ellis Pickett, a longtime Texas surfer and advocate for the public's right to free and unrestricted access to Texas beaches. The Klebergs return to the Upper Texas coast in an attempt to take care of some unfinished business. Chasing The Tide Losing Ground at 9:00 pm.
Riddled with survivor's guilt after his unit lost 17 men during "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan, Marine veteran Anthony Marquez makes it his mission to reconnect with the Gold Star families of the fallen. By carving and hand-delivering a battlefield cross for each of the families affected by loss, Anthony finds the path to heal himself. Independent Lens Make Peace Or Die: Honor The Fallen at 9:30 pm.
Tuesday, November 12th
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors. Finding Your Roots Write My Name in the Book of Life at 7:00 pm.
Henry Boucha was a celebrated National Hockey League Player, a U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist, a United States Hockey Hall of Fame member, and a proud Ojibwa Native American. The late Henry Boucha's story is one of struggle, tragedy, and triumph. THE ELECTRIC INDIAN follows his journey from high school hockey standout to Olympic medalist and from professional stardom to crushing defeat, providing an in-depth look at his life and how he overcame the obstacles he faced on and off the ice. The Electric Indian at 8:00 pm.
American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898 -- the only coup d'etat in the history of the US. Stoking fears of "Negro Rule," self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington's democratically-elected, multi-racial government. Dozens of Black residents were murdered, and thousands were banished. The story of what happened in Wilmington was suppressed for decades until descendants and scholars began to investigate. Today, many of those descendants -- Black and White -- seek the truth about this intentionally buried history. American Experience American Coup: Wilmington 1898 at 9:00 pm.
Wednesday, November 13th
In this captivating tale, lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the harsh realities of survival in one of the world's most unforgiving places, Namibia's brutal Skeleton Coast. Stander's passion for these majestic creatures began 40 years ago, when he encountered a lone desert lioness on the Coast shores. But the desert lions soon disappeared from the region, and more than a decade later, he discovers a female cub called "Queen" whose life unlocks the survival secrets of desert lions. One day tragedy strikes the Queen's three granddaughters who become unexpectedly orphaned, and they embark on a harrowing journey through the empty desert facing starvation. Stander documents their every move, revealing the unique and complex relationship between land and marine predators. Nature Lions of the Skeleton Coast at 7:00 pm.
Limited Series Premiere. Humans are the most innovative species on Earth. See how engineers are supercharging our abilities, reaching beyond our horizons, and altering our environment. Episode One: Engineering is all around us, and we humans have been doing it forever. But how does it actually work? Find out by watching some of the most creative and innovative folks in the game build stuff that helps extend our range, amplify our abilities, and alter our environment for the better. Experience the ups and downs with engineers as they design, build, and iterate their way through challenges, inspiring the inner “maker” in all of us. NOVA Building Stuff: Boost It! at 8:00 pm.
A recent discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos tells the story of the Khmer Empire and may point to a lost city of immense power and wealth older than the megacity of Angkor. Secrets of the Dead Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery at 9:00 pm.
Thursday, November 14th
Covering issues and people that impact central Texans and highlighting the region's vibrant cultural and creative diveristy; content that blends reporting, interviews and storytelling. Austin InSight at 7:00 pm.
Former FBI agent Frank Figliuzzi discusses his book, Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers, and his career as an investigator at the bureau. Overheard with Evan Smith Frank Figliuzzi at 7:30 pm.
Chet visits Central Texas with a tour of the second oldest hotel in the state, the Stagecoach Inn. He swims in the local springs, takes a pottery class, and then enjoys a local brew made beside the creek. The Daytripper Salado, TX at 8:00 pm
The full moon spells trouble when a mystery Adonis washes up on the shore. And as the team race against the clock to treat a local snake catcher whose luck may finally have run out, tensions mount when new girlRuby questions Gabriel's professional conduct. Good Karma Hospital at 8:30 pm.
Finn investigates a shooting while struggling to keep his temper. Marlene goes the extra mile for Nicole, alienating Barry in the process. Hope Street at 9:15 pm.
By 1942, war subterfuge has become extremely sophisticated. American arms factories are disguised as towns while double agents manipulate the enemy. But the most cunning operation uses a deceased homeless man to trick Nazi leadership. Deception: World War II Spinning Webs at 10:01 pm.
Friday, November 15th
In Koo-Hoot Kiwat: The Caddo Grass House, a Caddo tribal elder and his apprentice return to their ancestral homeland in East Texas to direct the construction of a traditional grass house. Koo-Hoot Kiwat: The Caddo Grass House at 7:30 pm.
Discover the cosmological secrets behind America's ancient cities. Scientists explore some of the world's largest pyramids and 3D-scan a lost city of monumental mounds on the Mississippi River; native elders reveal ancient powers of the sky. Native America Cities of the Sky at 8:00 pm.
Native Horse tells the history of the evolution of the horse in North America, exploring the horse-human connection throughout history to today. Through new research, "Native Horse" examines the true origin story of the horse dispelling the notion that the horse was introduced by Europeans. Rooted in Lakota and Western science, the film dispels the conventional academic contradictions and delves into indigenous knowledge that offers a more complete understanding of the horse, its evolution and its bond with indigenous people. Native Horse at 9:00 pm.
Saturday, November 16th
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.
The gang gather at the river to relax and distract themselves from their assorted heartaches, but when Samuel hooks a corpse with his fishing rod, a day in the sun turns deadly. It emerges that the victim evaded murder charges many years ago, and so Peregrine and James search fora suspect with motive for revenge. Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries Reel Murder at 8:00 pm.
Peregrine throws a New Year's Eve party at the Adventuresses' Club and invites Melbourne's hottest pop band to play. But it?s not long before a shot rings out in the dark, leaving the lead singer dead on the floor. With all the suspects contained to the club, Peregrine and James must work together to discover the killer in their midst, even as the tension between them reaches a boiling point. Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries New Year’s Evil at 8:46 pm.
When a banker is found dead inside his locked apartment, Sherlock and Watson must follow the clues that lead to an underground crime gang. But who is the leader pulling the strings? Sherlock on Masterpiece The Blind Banker at 9:33 pm.
Sunday, November 17th
Mrs. Wilcox surprises her family with a final request regarding Howards End. The Schlegels face eviction from their house. The Schlegel sisters take up the cause of Jacky Bast's husband. Howards End On Masterpiece at 7:00 pm.
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? The Marlow Murder Club On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.
Anne gives birth to a baby girl, failing to produce Henry's longed-for male heir. Cromwell demands the nobility and church swear an oath acknowledging Anne as lawful queen, but will Thomas More agree? Wolf Hall On Masterpiece at 9:00 pm.