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Schedule Highlights May 4 to May 10
Monday, May 4
Antiques Roadshow - Grant’s Farm, Hour 2 Roadshow harvests hidden treasures at Grant's Farm, including a 1960 Ansel Adams Portfolio III: Yosemite Valley, a Persian Qashqai Gabbeh rug, ca. 1935, and 1959 JFK's boxer shorts with signed photo. One find reaches $40,000-$60,000! 7:00 pm
American Revolution - The Soul of All America After Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters. Navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South. The British take Charleston. 8:00 pm
Lafayette: The Lost Hero tells the story of the Marquis de Lafayette and his quest to bring democracy to America and France, through the eyes of Sabine Renault Sabloniere, a 21st century descendant. The film traces the life and legend of this intriguing, neglected, and controversial figure, who left France at the age of 19 and fought courageously for the independence of the United States. He returns to France, risking his life to help start the French Revolution and then struggles in vain to bring democracy to his country by peaceful means. Years later, after being imprisoned for bringing freedom movements to Europe, he returns, triumphantly, for the 50th anniversary of the American revolution -- this country's first great patriotic celebration. 10:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5
American Revolution - The Most Sacred Thing British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Supported by the French, Washington wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. With independence secured, Americans aspire for a more perfect union. 8:00 pm
On Story - Script to Screen: The Nice Guys This week on On Story, we're joined by screenwriter Shane Black for a deep dive into the neo-noir action comedy The Nice Guys. Black shares the unusual character-first process he used to write the script, and his experience working with Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling. 10:15 pm
Wednesday, May 6
Life On Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure In 1976, Sir David Attenborough embarked on an ambitious journey to create a documentary of unprecedented scale, changing his life and natural history filmmaking forever. Discover the story behind TV's first wildlife blockbuster: Life on Earth. 7:00 pm
NOVA - Decoding the Universe: Cosmos See how discoveries over the past 50 years have revolutionized our understanding of the universe. 8:00 pm
Shared Planet - Open Spaces Despite the loss of 90% of the world's grasslands on some continents, a new wave of optimism is rising. From Kenya to Mexico, witness how people and wildlife are finding a harmonious balance in Earth's most vulnerable landscapes. 9:00 pm
Thursday, May 7
Overheard with Evan Smith - Jon Ralston Award-winning journalist Jon Ralston who has covered American politics for more than 35 years discusses the current national political landscape. 7:30 pm
High School Quiz Show - Semifinal #2 See who advances to the championship round as the Liberal Arts and Science Academy takes on Marble Falls High School in the semifinals of High School Quiz Show: Austin. 8:00 pm
The Daytripper - Sonora Chet heads west to hike through the pristine Caverns of Sonora. He eats at a local bakery and explores the history of Sutton County. At a local ranch, he takes a horseback ride and tries long-distance rifle-shooting, then finishes the day with a giant steak for dinner. 8:30 pm
The Unstoppable Shirley Maclaine Shirley MacLaine is one of Hollywood's most atypical stars. Endowed with a passionate personality and strong discipline, she has never ceased to reinvent herself. From the girl next door to the eccentric old lady she still plays on screen today, MacLaine shows that, at over 90 years old, there is still plenty of room in the Hollywood industry for actresses her age. 9:00 pm
Friday, May 8
- Great Performances - Suffs Witness the American women's suffrage movement in this Tony-winning Broadway musical. Created by Shaina Taub, the cast features Taub as Alice Paul, Tony winner Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells, and Tony nominee Jenn Colella as Carrie Chapman Catt. 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 9
Austin City Limits - Gary Clark Jr./Black Pumas Acclaimed Austin acts Gary Clark Jr. and Black Pumas deliver next-generation rock and soul in a thrilling hour. Gary Clark Jr. performs highlights from his powerful JPEG RAW and Black Pumas sparkle with selections from their Chronicles of a Diamond. 7:00 pm
Dalgliesh - Death of An Expert Witness, Parts 1 & 2 Dalgliesh investigates the death of scientist Doctor Edmund Lorrimer at Hoggatt's Forensic Laboratory. Dalgliesh soon learns that the late Doctor was not a popular figure. After a second murder, Dalgliesh and his team dig into the least likely of places to uncover a web of deceit, power struggles, and desperation. 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 10
Call The Midwife - Season 15, Episode 8 As Sister Veronica weighs her future with the Order, Dr. Turner makes a final stand against the council's news before the maternity home closes. Elsewhere, the Mullucks campaign for the rights of all thalidomide victims. 7:00 pm
More Manners of Downton Abbey Return to the world of manners with Alastair Bruce, "Downton Abbey's" historical advisor. With interviews with cast members like Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery, the program navigates the social protocol of aristocrats and servants in the 1920s. 8:00 pm
The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece - The Last Two With one enemy out of the way, Edmond works to ensure that the remaining two pay for their crimes against him. A possible future with Mercedes awaits, but after years of deceit, is he still the same man? 9:00 pm
Puzzle Lady - Episode: 3 Cora's birthday turns deadly when she's hired to investigate an old murder case. 10:00 pm
