Highlights October 28 to November 3

Monday, October 28th

See updated treasures from the Lone Star State, including a Frank Sinatra-signed letter, an Apollo 11 astronaut-inscribed book and letter, and 1930 - 1938 Wood & Curry oil paintings with sketches. Guess the top $77,000 to $123,000 treasure! Antiques Roadshow Vintage Madison 2024 Hour 2 at 7:00 pm.

Celebrate Halloween with thrilling and chilling finds, like a rag doll nicknamed Chucky, a nightmarish Leonora Carrington painting and an eye-catching "Bride of Frankenstein" pressbook. Which macabre and magnificent treasure is $250,000-$350,000? Antiques Roadshow Kooky & Spooky at 8:00 pm.

On the eve of the upcoming presidential election, acclaimed filmmaker Hector Galan takes viewers inside the largest Latino voter registration mobilization in Texas history, led by a new generation on the frontlines of one of the most crucial battleground states that neither political party can ignore. VOCES Our Texas, Our Vote at 9:00 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 10:00 pm.

Tuesday, October 29th

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life. Finding Your Roots The Shirts On Their Backs at 7:00 pm

At a thrilling championship showdown in the heart of Washington, D.C.,civics competition finalists are jittery and dressed in their best as they prepare for the judges' final challenges. A winner is crowned. Citizen Nation Agree to Disagree at 8:00 pm.

Following the changing views and experiences of Americans from the 2020 election to today. Returning to voters filmed four years ago, to see how their hopes and fears have changed amid another polarizing election season. Frontline American Voices 2024 at 9:00 pm.

The final episode explores the Mexican Revolution in the early part of the last century - another hugely bloody event, but one which achieved the foundations of a modern Mexican state with the myriad cultures we know today. The episode also examines the roles of revolutionaries Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata, Venustiano Carranzas and Alvaro Obregon, who were all assassinated; the subsequent eruption of violent religious conflict called the Cristero War; and the nation-building of the Cardenas government that followed. The fusion of art and politics in the revolutionary era was epitomized by the iconic muralism developed by artists such as Diego Rivera. Empire Builders: Mexico The Mexican Revolution at 10:30 pm.

Wednesday, October 30th

Transylvania - a region in central Romania that most people have heard of but few can place on a map. It is a land of mystery and mythology and home to some of the biggest wolf packs in the world who roam across seemingly endless untouched mountain ranges. It is a sanctuary to vast ancient forests that have never seen a chainsaw and are the realm of the magnificent lynx and European brown bear. It is a land where crumbling medieval villages abandoned by humans long ago have been resettled by elegant storks - the mythical child-bearers of olden times. There are bats in the crumbling castles, and in the Basilica, we follow one family of mouse-eared bats as they struggle to bring up their fragile young in the ruined walls. Nature Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom at 7:00 pm.

From meteorites that impact Earth, to a moon that orbits backwards, to an imposter lurking in the asteroid belt, a variety of strange, wandering worlds are rewriting what we know - and even how we think about - our solar system. NOVA Solar System: Wandering Worlds at 8:00 pm.

A terrifying discovery: A skeleton dating from 1650 buried with a sickle across her neck and giant padlock on her toe - double protection to keep her from rising from the dead. Whoever buried her was petrified of her returning from the grave. All the evidence is she was buried as a vampire. She's found wearing a silk cap with a gold headdress. Inside her mouth, which was green and possibly the result of poison, is a leather pouch with writing on it. And she's not alone, ultimately, more than 50 deviant burials around her. Who was she? What did all of the burial rituals mean? Secrets of the Dead Field of Vampires at 9:00 pm

Unearth some of the most significant moment of zombie pop culture over the last two centuries. Host Dr. Emily Zarka explores how zombie folklore arose before it became mainstream and how the monster changes in tandem with a changing world. EXHUMED: A History of Zombies at 10:00 pm.

Thursday, October 31st

Series Premiere. A weekly news and feature program covering issues and people that impact central Texans and highlighting the region’s vibrant cultural and creative diversity – with content that blends in-depth reporting, incisive interviews, and Austin PBS’s unique approach to engaging storytelling. Austin InSight at 7:00 pm.

Kirk Goldsberry, sports writer and one of the leading experts in basketball analytics, discusses how deep statistical analysis is changing the sport of basketball and how the NBA scouts talent and approaches the game strategically. Overheard with Evan Smith Kirk Goldsberry at 7:30 pm.

It's 1822. Mr. Williams receives a mysterious mezzotint from a London art dealer. It seems to be an uninteresting picture of large country house at night. However, he soon realizes that a sinister figure in the picture moves each time he looks at it. Starring Rory Kinnear (Quantum of Solace, The Diplomat), Frances Barber, Nikesh Patel, Emma Cunniffe, Tommaso Di Vincenzo and John Hopkins. Based on the short story by M.R. James. Ghost Stories The Mezzotint at 9:00 pm.

Mr Wraxhall, an author of travelogs, stumbles across an ancient manor house inhabited by a lonely Swedish aristocrat, the descendent of the late Count Magnus. Known locally as a merciless landowner who would burn down houses he felt encroached on his land - sometimes with tenants inside - Mr. Wraxhall delves deeper into the tyrannical figure. He discovers the Count made an unholy pilgrimage to the Holy Land and legend has it he brought something, or someone, back with him. Mr. Wraxhall's inquiries leads him on a terrifying journey of discovery. Starring Jason Watkins (The Crown), Allan Corduner, Myanna Buring, Jamal Ajala, and Max Bremer. Based on the short story by M.R. James. Ghost Stories Count Magnus at 9:30 pm.

Oxford, 1884. University life is disrupted when Bellingham, an expert in Eastern languages with an unhealthy interest in arcane practices, falls into a dead faint. Has the young student's passion for Egyptian artifacts, including a blackened mummy, gone too far? Rumors grow. There's talk of strange sounds emerging from Bellingham's room deep in the night. One student is strangled. Another is hurled in the river. Both had bad blood with Bellingham. Has a student spat spiraled out of control - or are supernatural powers in play? Starring Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) and Freddie Fox (Slow Horses). Based on the short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Ghost Stories Lot No 249 at 10:00 pm.

Friday, November 1st

A captivating hour with one of music's finest live acts, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brittany Howard. The powerhouse vocalist showcases new numbers from her latest What Now alongside career gems. Austin City Limits Brittany Howard at 10:00 pm.

Saturday, November 2nd

Nashville sensations Jelly Roll and The War And Treaty thrill in an electrifying hour. Jelly Roll performs highlights from his breakthrough smash Whitsitt Chapel and celebrated husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty thrill with powerhouse vocals. *Austin City Limits Jelly Roll/The War and Treaty* at 7:00 pm.

At the Melbourne Kennel Club's 1964 championship dog show, a competitor dies and her prized collie is framed for the murder. Having sworn off men, Peregrine considers a canine companion herself. Meanwhile, Birdie returns from a trip but appears to be hiding something. Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries at 8:00 pm.

Shepherd and Jared attend a country concert by Shepherd?s favorite musician, Holly Collins, at which she announces that it will be her finalshow. When she is found the next morning electrocuted in her hotel bathtub, it appears to be a suicide-or perhaps a drunken accident. But Shepherd believes the cause of death to be more sinister, with only Holly's dysfunctional band members and a note written in lipstick on the bathroom mirror as clues. The Brokenwood Mysteries at 8:45 pm.

Sunday, November 3rd

Following the shocking discovery of a body, Ridley intensifies his efforts to unravel what happened to the missing mother and wife. With Carol and the team, Ridley races against time to prevent further tragedies before it's too late. Ridley The Memory Jar, Part 2 at 7:00 pm.

Despite Tanika’s warnings to stay away from the case, Judith, Becks and Suzie continue to investigate, and follow a trail of clues left by the murder weapon. This leads them to an eccentric local weapons collector with an alarming secret, but their questioning proves inclusive. Judith puts herself in danger during a suspicious local break-in and Becks uncovers crucial forensic evidence. Judith spots a pattern in the evidence and, with help from the friendly local magnet fishers, the trio uncover new evidence that leads them to a chilling discovery - they have a serial killer on their hands! The Marlow Murder Club On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.

Cardinal Wolsey has been forced to move to York. Cromwell remains in London, seeking to return the cardinal to the king's favor. As Cromwell's relationship with Henry deepens, there is unexpected news from the north. Wolf Hall On Masterpiece at 9:00 pm.