Highlights November 4 to November 10
Posted on November 1, 2024
Monday, November 4th
Celebrate incredible art and artifacts from Indigenous creators and history makers. Was a Sioux beaded vest, ca. 1876, a Ruth Muskrat Bronson archive, or a Carrie Bethel basket the top $75,000 to $150, 000 find? Antiques Roadshow Celebrating Native American Heritage at 7:00 pm.
Join Peter Greenberg as he introduces you to a side of Louisiana you never knew existed, uncovering an ancient past, a cutting-edge future,along with vibrant and diverse cultures. In his latest one hour HIDDEN television special, Peter grooves with a New Orleans brass band, practices with the LSU baseball team, uncovers artifacts at a Native American archaeology site, performs at the historic Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, chows down on unique gas station grub, and kayaks in a majestic swamp. Hidden Louisiana at 8:00 pm.
Step into the world of the Ghost Wolves of Galveston Island with adventurers Chrissy and Jay Kleberg. Learn what scientists have discovered about the ancestors of the most endangered wolf on the planet. Meet members of the Karankawa Kadla, a group of Native Americans who, like the red wolf, were thought extinct. Chasing The Tide Ghosts of Our Past at 9:00 pm.
Investigating the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would lead America. Frontline The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump at 9:30 pm.
Tuesday, November 5th
Live special coverage of the 2024 presidential and congressional elections, beginning with the PBS News Hour at 6:00 p.m. ET. Co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, coverage will include reporting from PBS News Hour Capitol Hill and Trump campaign correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House and Harris campaign correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez, analysis from guests, and results for the presidential, vice presidential, House of Representatives and Senate elections. PBS News VOTE 2024: Election Coverage at 5:00 pm.
Wednesday, November 6th
The hidden wonders of the country's most biodiverse urban landscape, where humans and wildlife collide in spectacular fashion. From the dramatic rituals of grebes and the playful antics of ground squirrels to the thrilling hunts of orcas and the moonlit spawning of grunion, this film showcases nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl. Nature San Diego: America's Wildest City at 7:00 pm.
When we look at the world at the tiniest scales, the subatomic realm, things get weird - very weird. Welcome to the quantum universe, where particles can spin in two directions at once, observing something changes it, and a thing on one side of the galaxy can instantly affect something on the other, as if the space between them didn't exist. Buckle up for a wild ride through the discoveries that proved all of this to be true and paved the way for the digital technologies we enjoy today - and the powerful quantum sensors and computers of tomorrow. NOVA Decoding The Universe: Quantum 8:00 pm.
The bizarre yet true story of the Princeton Hospital pathologist who in 1955 stole Albert Einstein's brain while performing the autopsy on the world's most famous scientist. The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain at 9:00 pm.
Thursday, November 7th
Creator of the TV series Fargo Noah Hawley joins Overheard to discuss his career in entertainment from novels to movies, including his directorial film debut, LUCY IN THE SKY. Overheard with Evan Smith Noah Hawley 7:30 pm
Chet visits this "Old Town" and discovers a lot of culture in this Houston suburb. He visits a museum about funerals, eats at Corkscrew BBQ, and paddles a local creek. The Daytripper Spring at 8:00 pm.
Series Premiere. THE GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL tells the story of junior doctor, Ruby Walker,who arrives in India looking for a job and a distraction from her hea rtbreak. She anticipates the sunshine, the palm trees and picture-perfect beaches. What she doesn't expect are the realities of work, life and even love at an under-resourced and over-worked cottage hospital. Episode One: Heartbroken and disillusioned, junior doctor Ruby Walker ditches her life in the UK for a fresh start in exotic South India. But when she arrives at the Good Karma Hospital, nothing is quite what she expected, not least her eccentric new boss, Lydia Fonseca. The Good Karma Hospital at 8:30 pm.
Friday, November 8th
This film documents the historical context of textiles used in activism, and the remarkable process of this relevant nation-wide public art project that stands up for core values and protests against political divisiveness - and that ultimately made its way to every member of the 117th U.S. Congress. Violet Protest: A Creative Call for National Unity at 7:30 pm.
The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony invites viewers to come along for a journey into the heart and soul of American folk music. Welcoming the first class of inductees into the hall, this hour-long special captures the essence of a genre deeply rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving. Step into the intimate setting of this first annual celebration, where icons and legends of folk music gather to share their stories and melodies. At the forefront are luminaries such as Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Noel Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul and Mary, Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, and many more. Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony at 8:00 pm.
Hosted by country music superstar Mickey Guyton, and featuring inspiring military stories and unforgettable music from Craig Morgan, Christian McBride, Aubrey Logan, and the U.S. Army Field Band. This heartfelt special honors our nation's heroes, past and present, and reminds us of the enduring spirit and unity that their service brings to America. Salute to Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration at 9:00 pm.
Saturday, November 9th
Country Music Hall of Fame icon Wynonna delivers an epic, career-spanning performance filled with solo hits, Judds classics and new gems. The celebrated singer and musician shares heartbreak, joy and the stories behind the songs in an uplifting hour. Austin City Limits Wynonna at 7:00 pm.
A brawl at a bowling alley between rockers and mods leads to decapitation. When the police arrest Violetta's nephew for the murder, Peregrine sets out to prove his innocence. Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries Death Alley at 8:00 pm.
On race day, the president of the Sandridge Pigeon Club is discovered dead in the coop, covered in feathers and choked by birdseed. While Peregrine works the case with James, Birdie has her own mysterious mission to complete. Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries Coop De Grâce at 8:45 pm.
Sherlock Holmes stalks again in a thrilling contemporary version of the Victorian-era whodunits, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the go-to consulting detective in 21st-century London, with Martin Freeman as his loyal friend, Dr. John Watson, and Rupert Graves as the long-suffering Inspector Lestrade. Alan Cumming hosts. Episode One: Holmes investigates when a woman dressed all in pink is found dead in an abandoned building. Sherlock on Masterpiece A Study In Pink at 9:31 pm.
Sunday, November 10th
Season Premiere. Follow two independent and unconventional sisters and the men in their lives as they seek love and meaning while navigating an ever-changing world in this fresh take on E.M. Forster's masterpiece. Episode One: A passionate misunderstanding, a surprise visit and a stolen umbrella set into motion a series of events that unexpectedly intertwine the lives of the Schlegels, the Wilcoxes and the Basts. Howards End On Masterpiece at 7:00pm.
As the police race against time, Tanika recruits the trio as civilian advisors to help catch the killer. The police make a forensic breakthrough on the crime scene evidence, have they caught their killer? The Marlow Murder Club On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.
With the cardinal dead, it falls to Cromwell to orchestrate a marriage between the king and Anne Boleyn. The king rewards Cromwell for his loyalty, but he is being closely watched by his enemies. Wolf Hall On Masterpiece at 9:00 pm.
Alberto pursues his affair with Ana, Pedro's girlfriend falls for Alberto's assistant, and Luisa pays a high price for Don Francisco's support. Velvet The Designer at 10:05 pm.