February 2026 - WETA Magazine

5-part miniseries airs 8 p.m. Wednesdays starting Feb. 4 on WETA PBS; stream anytime on WETA+

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WETA presents a wonderful variety of programs, including a wide array of new offerings this month. On Tuesdays, be sure to catch new episodes of fascinating genealogy and history series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. On Wednesdays, a dazzling new five-part Nature miniseries, Parenthood, spotlights the rearing of young in the animal kingdom; and science series NOVA rolls out intriguing new episodes as well, including an amazing experiment with dogs and push-button communication. Entertaining drama presentations include new episodes of the New Zealand-set series The Brokenwood Mysteries, Thursdays on WETA PBS; and the new mystery series The Puzzle Lady, starring Phyllis Logan of Downton Abbey, on WETA UK.

February is Black History Month, and among the many featured programs across our channels, WETA premieres a new series produced in association with our longtime partner Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. His four-part film Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History explores the relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans and how it was forged in shared struggle and tested by division. The production highlights the enduring promise of that alliance. We also reprise Gates’s acclaimed recent series Gospel, a co-production with WETA that illuminates the history and artistry of gospel music.

In a new installment of our local arts and culture production WETA Arts, we spotlight D.C.’s own Heritage Signature Chorale; and biography showcase American Masters chronicles the life of jazz artist and Afrofuturist Sun Ra. Documentary series Independent Lens profiles American stateswoman Barbara Jordan (The Inquisitor); and we reprise films on iconic historical figures Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman.

For additional WETA Black History Month television content, learn more at weta.org/blackhistory; and sample curated special program collections on our streaming service WETA+ (see page 6). In our radio presentations, tune in to Black History specials on our channel WETA Virtuoso; details are on page 21.

Thanks for watching, listening and streaming — and stay tuned for more superb programming in March. Shows include the new Florentine Films and WETA co-production Henry David Thoreau and a lineup of blockbuster Masterpiece dramas: new adaptations of The Forsyte Saga and The Count of Monte Cristo; plus the return of a classic series, Downton Abbey.

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Nature: Parenthood

New five-part miniseries airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. starting Feb. 4 on WETA PBS; stream with WETA+

The new multipart miniseries Parenthood on Wednesday-night program Nature goes around the globe to spotlight the extraordinary and universal journeys of animal families. Animal parents are just like us — fiercely protective of their young and raising them against all odds in a variety of environments. Witness amazing stories of dedication and sacrifice in a celebration of one of life’s great challenges: parenting.

Filmed over 3 years, on 6 continents, and in 23 countries, the five-part series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, tells the stories of astonishing animal behaviors shaped by surrounding environments. Each habitat has its own unique challenges, but as the world changes rapidly around them, some parents have to adapt to a world shaped by humans. The stakes couldn’t be higher — success for all parents ensures the future of life on our planet. Episodes are Grasslands (Feb. 4); Freshwater (Feb. 11); Oceans (Feb. 18); Jungles (Feb. 25); and The Greatest Adventure (March 4) and also air on WETA Metro.

Wednesday science series NOVA presents four episodes this month on wide-ranging topics. Can Dogs Talk? (Feb. 4) examines whether dogs can understand what we say — and talk back. Witness amazing moments from a major experiment, as thousands of dogs use speech buttons. Pet owners are convinced, but are our furry friends really communicating their thoughts and desires with us? Then, Mammal Origins (Feb. 11) explores mammals’ emergence, long before the age of dinosaurs. Learn how some of our earliest ancestors survived global catastrophes, defying extinction and evolving into the vast array of mammals we know today — including us.

Reprised episode Building the Eiffel Tower (Feb. 18) spotlights the revolutionary engineering behind Paris’s iconic landmark. Completed in 1889, the iron tower set the record for the tallest structure on Earth, ushering in an age of global construction that reached for the skies. Last, Stone Age Temple Mystery (Feb. 25) looks at evidence at the world’s oldest temple that alters our understanding of human history. The latest excavations at the 12,000year-old Göbekli Tepe in Turkey are making archaeologists rethink the roots of civilization.

Celebrate Black History Month

Enjoy Programs throughout February on WETA PBS

Visit weta.org/blackhistory for programming on other WETA channels; and find streaming program collections on WETA+

WETA Arts Mon 2/9, 9:30pm; Rpts Mon 2/23, 9:30pm

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom Mon 2/2, 10pm

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History 9pm Tuesdays; two episodes on 2/17; Rpts 4pm Wednesdays; 8pm Saturdays; and Sat 2/28, 1:30-6pm, 8-9:30pm

Gospel 9pm Saturdays (9:30pm on 2/28)

Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution Sat 2/7, 10pm

Desire: The Carl Craig Story Sat 2/14, 10pm

Becoming Frederick Douglass Mon 2/16, 10pm

American Masters: Sun Ra: Do the Impossible Fri 2/20, 9pm; Rpts Sun 2/22, 1pm; Mon 2/23, 3pm

King of Them All: The Story of King Records Fri 2/20, 10:30pm; Rpts Sat 2/21, 10pm

A Chocolate Lens Mon 2/23, 4:30pm

Independent Lens: The Inquisitor Mon 2/23, 10pm

Independent Lens: The Inquisitor

Monday, Feb. 23 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS; stream with WETA+

Anew documentary spotlights the life and legacy of groundbreaking Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, presenting a portrait of the civil rights icon — a trailblazing politician, lawyer, educator, public servant and brilliant orator whose ethical principles and interrogation skills served the United States at pivotal points in history. Rising from segregation-era Houston to become the first Black woman from the South elected to Congress, Jordan emerged as a moral force during some of the nation’s most turbulent moments. Through archival footage, intimate testimony, and contemporary insights, the program reveals a woman of profound intellect and discipline who carried her personal burdens — including multiple sclerosis — behind the scenes. Alfre Woodard narrates; and interviewees include Jasmine Crockett, Dan Rather, Sylvia Garcia, Annise Parker and others. The Inquisitor also airs Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. on WETA Metro.

American Masters: Sun Ra: Do the Impossible

Friday, Feb. 20 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS; stream with WETA+

Poet, philosopher, Egyptologist, bandleader — 20th-century jazz visionary Sun Ra (born Herman Poole Blount in Birmingham, Alabama) was all of these and more. With his ever-evolving band the Sun Ra Arkestra, he produced more than 200 albums, stretching the boundaries of free-form jazz while weaving ancient Egypt, interstellar metaphors, and scientific musings into a singular musical and spiritual vision of Afrofuturism that continues to reverberate across generations. The documentary Sun Ra: Do the Impossible on biography series American Masters explores the artist’s life and legacy. The film, directed by Christine Turner and executive-produced by Stanley Nelson, features archival concert footage, rare recordings, and contemporary interviews.

Anew four-part docuseries written, hosted and produced by WETA partner Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans, forged in shared struggle, tested by division, and representing a uniquely American experience. The series — which airs weekly starting February 3 and concludes February 17 with two episodes — is a collaboration with WETA that follows on previous documentaries from Gates and WETA spotlighting American history and culture, including The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song; Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise; Gospel; Making Black America: Through the Grapevine; and Reconstruction: America After the Civil War

The film chronicles how Black and Jewish Americans by the early 20th century were drawn together by entrenched racism and rising antisemitism — and how the relationship between these communities deepened after World War II. The Civil Rights Era is often described as the “golden age” of the alliance, when Jewish Americans worked closely with Black leaders and organizers to dismantle Jim Crow segregation.

While shared ideals of justice united Black and Jewish people, the historic alliance eventually suffered as each group turned inward, prioritizing its own struggles and agendas. Still, the hope and promise of solidarity endures. Black and Jewish America explores that promise while confronting the challenges of maintaining unity.

In the film, Gates, the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University and director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, speaks with scholars, activists, religious leaders, and writers about the kinship between the two groups, defined by powerful moments of solidarity and painful episodes of division. Participants include Billy Crystal, Tony Kushner, Anna Deavere Smith, Al Sharpton, David Remnick, and the children of civil rights figures Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Rabbi Abraham Joshua, and Rabbi Israel Dresner.

“ This is a deeply personal subject for me,” said Gates. “By tracing the long arc of Black and Jewish history in America, I hope we can see each other more clearly, more honestly, and find hope in our mutual stories of survival, resilience, and solidarity.”

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History is a production of McGee Media and Inkwell Media, in association with WETA. Visit the website pbs.org/blackandjewishamerica to learn more about the series; and engage on social media using @HenryLouisGates and @HenryLouisGatesJr.

Corporate support for Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History was provided by Bank of America and Johnson & Johnson. Major support was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Major foundation support was provided by The Klarman Family Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Ford Foundation. Major support was also provided by Robert K. Kraft through the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, Bradley M. Bloom, Abby Milstein and Howard Milstein—Chairman of Emigrant Bank and co-founder of HooverMilstein, Dr. Georgette Bennett in memory of Dr. Leonard Polonsky CBE, Leonard & Judy Lauder, The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation, The Righteous Persons Foundation, and Mimi & Peter Haas Fund. For a list of additional foundations and individuals that provided support for the film, including The Inkwell Society members, visit pbs.org/blackandjewishamerica

Independent Lens: The Librarians

Monday, Feb. 9 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS; stream with WETA+

Apowerful documentary spotlights the escalating wave of book bans unfolding across the United States — and the librarians on the front lines of the battle for freedom to read. The Librarians follows besieged librarians as they confront book censorship — often at great personal and professional risk. The film visits Texas, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey and beyond, where local libraries are caught up in a struggle over parental control, intellectual freedom, and democracy itself. Sparked by the controversial “Krause List” in Texas, which targets 850 books centered on race and LGBTQIA+ stories, the film takes an investigative deep dive into the movement against book bans, following the stories of librarians, as well as concerned parents and students flanking them. The film is directed by Oscar-nominee Kim A. Snyder and executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker.

Tubman & Douglass Films

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom • Mon, Feb. 2 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS

Becoming Frederick Douglass • Mon, Feb. 16 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS

WETA reprises two 2022 documentary films about the lives of towering figures in the struggle to end slavery in America. The programs are directed by Oscarnominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson and Nicole London. Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom (Feb. 2) spotlights the woman renowned as a conductor of the Underground Railroad and for repeatedly risking her own life and freedom to liberate others. Born in Dorchester County, Maryland in 1822, Tubman escaped north in 1849 and joined the abolitionist movement. Alfre Woodard narrates the Harriet Tubman film, and Wendell Pierce is the voice of Frederick Douglass in both productions.

Becoming Frederick Douglass (Feb. 16) presents the story of how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Born in 1818 on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Douglass escaped from slavery in 1838 and went on to lead the abolitionist movement. The film explores the role the gifted writer and charismatic orator played in securing the right to freedom and equality for African Americans.

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The Carl Craig Story

Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS; stream with WETA+

earn about the journey and artistry of renowned techno music producer, DJ, and record label creator Carl Craig in a program that is also an ode to his beloved city, Detroit. With Detroit’s decline and recovery as a backdrop, the documentary follows the career of the musical pioneer, whose genre-defying techno music has been performed in front of jazz enthusiasts at the Montreux Jazz Festival and in the premier classical auditoriums around the world, including Carnegie Hall. Often called the Miles Davis of techno, Craig fuses soul, jazz, and funk into his music. Discover how music shaped Craig’s life as a child, propelled him to England to explore the scene he was helping to create, and then took him around the globe. The film is a testament to breaking barriers and pushing boundaries — and celebrates Black cultural innovation. The program also airs Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. on WETA Metro.

IChoral Music and Comedy on WETA Arts

Monday, February 9 9:30 p.m. on WETA PBS; 8:30 p.m. on WETA Metro; stream with WETA+

n February, WETA’s Emmy Award-winning series WETA Arts spotlights two staples of the Washingtonarea arts scene: choral music and comedy. First, meet Stanley J. Thurston, the founder and artistic director of the Heritage Signature Chorale (HSC), now in its 26th year. The chorus champions African American composers, genres and performers of classical music. With a newly launched smaller ensemble, the HSC Chamber Singers, Thurston can present repertoire he has long aspired to conduct. Also, host Felicia Curry shares some laughs with Chris White, director of creative marketing at famed comedy club DC Improv, and Callie Hawkins, CEO of President Lincoln’s Cottage, while learning about their unlikely partnership. The latter institution, a National Monument located in D.C.’s Petworth community, collaborates with DC Improv to present “Two Faces Comedy,” a stand-up series inspired by Abraham Lincoln’s sense of humor, and paying tribute to his humanity. Laugh along with three comedians who are also lawyers! WETA Arts repeats Feb. 23 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA PBS.

Gospel

WETA co-production

airs

Saturdays at 9 p.m. in February on

WETA PBS; stream with WETA+

A2024 documentary series from WETA partner Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. spotlights gospel music and its history, artistry and power. The four-part WETA co-production Gospel, produced, written and hosted by Gates, weaves interviews with musical performances as it illuminates the story of Black religious music and preaching, exploring the evolution of gospel since its conception. In the film, Gates — the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University — speaks with clergymen, singers and scholars about their connection to the music that has transcended its origins and now is a global phenomenon. The series features luminaries such as Dionne Warwick. Visit pbs.org/gospel to learn more. Episodes airs Saturdays at 9 p.m. (9:30 p.m. on Feb. 28).

King of Them All: The Story of King Records

Friday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 p.m. on WETA PBS; stream with WETA+

Adocumentary brings to light the untold story of one of America’s most groundbreaking record labels. Founded in 1943 in Cincinnati by Syd Nathan, King Records reshaped the American musical landscape by recording country, rhythm & blues, and rock ’n’ roll under one roof — at a time when the music industry, and the nation itself, was divided by race and genre. The label launched the careers of legendary artists, including James Brown (above), Wynonie Harris, Hank Ballard, Little Willie John, The Stanley Brothers, and countless others whose influence can still be heard today. King of Them All: The Story of King Records blends rare archival footage and interviews.

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WETA+ Program Collections to Explore, Curated by WETA Staff

• Celebrating Black History Month — Watch a curated collection of history content, including programs such as Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect; the award-winning series Eyes on the Prize; and acclaimed WETA co-production Making Black America: Through the Grapevine (with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.). Available Feb. 1.

• Spotlight on Black Artists — View programs and series that celebrate Black music and culture, including American Experience: The War on Disco; WETA co-production Gospel (with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.); and Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World Available Feb. 1.

• WETA Dramalympics — Watch international dramas, including School of Champions (Austria); The Legacy (Denmark); The Spy (Portugal); House of Glass (Germany); Pale Mountains (Italy); The Golden Swan (Czech Republic); Ammo (Norway); Murder in Sweden (Sweden); Soviet Jeans (Latvia); Velvet (Spain); The Ring (Netherlands); Helsinki Crimes (Finland); Angel of Death (Poland); and Professor T (Belgium). Available Feb. 5.

• In the Mood for Love — Enjoy entertaining romance dramas for Valentine’s Day. Series include Velvet; Pride and Prejudice; Royal Flying Doctor Service; The Good Karma Hospital; Victoria; The King’s Favorite; Alice & Jack; Wuthering Heights and more. Available Feb. 10.

• Sanditon, Revisited — Binge-watch all three seasons of the popular Jane Austen adaptation Sanditon on Masterpiece — available to all to stream Feb. 14-March 14 before becoming Passport-only viewing. Follow heroine Charlotte Heywood as she enters society at a seaside resort.

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• The Puzzle Lady — Binge-watch a new 6-episode drama starring Downton Abbey’s Phyllis Logan as an English hamlet’s famous new resident, crossword master Cora Felton, a.k.a. “The Puzzle Lady.” While harboring her own secrets, Cora pitches in on police investigations and discovers she has a talent for solving crimes. Available to stream as of Feb. 19.

• Call the Midwife, Series 15 — In an early viewing opportunity, new Season 15 episodes of the beloved drama begin streaming, one per week starting Feb. 20, thirty days before their broadcast debut. In the new season’s storyline, it is 1971 and the nuns of Nonnatus House embrace the Women’s Liberation movement.

• The Brokenwood Mysteries, Series 7 — Binge-watch a new 6-episode season of the New Zealand-set crime drama that follows quirky detective Mike Shepherd, his efficient colleague Kristin Sims, and their team as they investigate more misdeeds in their picturesque community. Available to stream as of Feb. 1.

• Velvet Collection, Series 1 — Among new international dramas from the curated collection Walter Presents is a spin-off sequel to the Spanish drama Velvet. Binge-watch the new 10-episode series Velvet Collection, set in Barcelona during the 1960s and following Ana Rivera, who returns to Spain to expand her fashion business. Available Feb. 6.

• The American Revolution — Miss any episodes during recent broadcasts? Catch up or binge-watch the acclaimed history series, a Florentine Films and WETA production directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. The 6-part, 12-hour film spotlights America’s founding struggle and origin story, exploring the 1775-1783 War for Independence.

WETA PBS in February

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Miss Scarlet, Series 6 on Masterpiece (Pt 4 of 6)

Antiques Roadshow: Georgia State Railroad Museum, Hour 2

Finding Your Roots w/ Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Series 12: Pt 5 of 10. Love & Basketball

Denotes WETA productions, co-productions and presentations

All Creatures Great and Small, Series 6 on Masterpiece (Pt 4 of 7)

If You Lived Here, Series 2 (Georgetown)

Get Out of Town: Middleburg, VA

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History (Pt 1 of 4. Let My People Go)

Nature: Parenthood (Pt 1 of 5. Grasslands) NOVA: Can Dogs Talk?

The Brokenwood Mysteries, Series 7 (Ep 1 of 6. The Garotte and the Vinkelbraun)

Washington Week with The Atlantic History with David Rubenstein, Season 7

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History (Pt 1 of 4. Let My People Go)

Miss Scarlet, Series 6 on Masterpiece (Pt 5 of 6)

Antiques Roadshow: Georgia State Railroad Museum, Hour 3

Finding Your Roots w/ Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Series 12: Pt 6 of 10. Westward Bound

Bookish (Pt 4 of 6. Deadly Nitrate, Pt 2)

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

Frontline: Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy

Secrets of the Dead: The Quest for Camelot

Inspector George Gently, Series 1 (Ep 3 of 3. Bomber’s Moon)

The American Revolution (Pt 5 of 6. The Soul of All America)

Gospel (Pt 1 of 4. The Gospel Train) Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution (to 11:30pm)

All Creatures Great and Small, Series 6 on Masterpiece (Pt 5 of 7)

Bookish (Pt 5 of 6. Such Devoted Sisters, Pt 1)

If You Lived Here, Series 2 (Fort Washington) WETA Arts Independent Lens: The Librarians (to 11:30pm)

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History (Pt 2 of 4. Strange Fruit)

Nature: Parenthood (Pt 2 of 5. Freshwater) NOVA: Mammal Origins

The Brokenwood Mysteries, Series 7 (Ep 2 of 6. The Witches of Brokenwood)

Washington Week with The Atlantic History with David Rubenstein, Season 7

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History (Pt 2 of 4. Strange Fruit)

Miss Scarlet, Series 6 on Masterpiece (Pt 6 of 6)

Antiques Roadshow: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Hour 1

Finding Your Roots w/ Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Series 12: Pt 7 of 10. Family Harmonies

Nature: Parenthood (Pt 3 of 5. Oceans)

The Brokenwood Mysteries, Series 7 (Ep 3 of 6. Dog Day Morning)

Washington Week with The Atlantic History with David Rubenstein, Season 7

Frontline: Crisis in Venezuela

Secrets of the Dead: The Herculaneum Scrolls

Inspector George Gently, Series 2 (Ep 1 of 4. Gently with the Innocents)

The American Revolution (Pt 6 of 6. The Most Sacred Thing) (to 11:11pm)

Gospel (Pt 2 of 4. The Golden Age of Gospel)

All Creatures Great and Small, Series 6 on Masterpiece (Pt 6 of 7)

If You Lived Here, Series 2 (Bloomingdale/ LeDroit Park)

Get Out of Town: Assateague/Berlin, MD

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History (Pt 3 of 4. The Grand Alliance)

NOVA: Building the Eiffel Tower

Desire: The Carl Craig Story (to 11:30pm)

Bookish (Pt 6 of 6. Such Devoted Sisters, Pt 2)

Becoming Frederick Douglass

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History (Pt 4 of 4. Crossroads)

Secrets of the Dead: Mozart’s Sister

Inspector George Gently, Series 2 (Ep 2 of 4. Gently in the Night)

American Masters: Sun Ra: Do the Impossible

King of Them All: The Story of King Records (to 11:30pm)

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History (Pt 3 of 4. The Grand Alliance) Gospel (Pt 3 of 4. Take the Message Everywhere) King of Them All: The Story of King Records (from 7pm) Inside the Tower of London (Pts 5 & 6 of 6) All Creatures Great and Small, Series 6 on Masterpiece (Pt 7 of 7) British Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Hour 2 If You Lived Here, Series 2 (Chevy Chase)

Arts Independent Lens: The Inquisitor (to 11:30pm)

Finding Your Roots w/ Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Series 12: Pt 8 of 10. Artistic Roots 2026 State of the Union Address – A PBS News Special

Parenthood (Pt 4 of 5. Jungles)

The Brokenwood Mysteries, Series 7 (Ep 4 of 6. Something Nasty in the Market)

Washington Week with The Atlantic History with David Rubenstein, Season 7

Great Performances [To be announced]

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History (Pt 4 of 4. Crossroads)

News Hour airs weeknights at 7 p.m.

News programming airs Sat./Sun. at 6 p.m.

of the Dead: Hannibal in the Alps

Inspector George Gently, Series 2 (Ep 3 of 4. Gently in the Blood

(Pt 4 of 4.

Second Century)

and Company airs late weeknights (check listings)

TV Listings

WETA PBS in February

Listings are accurate as of press time. For latest schedules, visit weta.org/schedule or call 703-998-2724.

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Program Key

Blue type — WETA productions, co-productions and presentations. R — Repeat of recent programming.

BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY PRODUCED IN ASSOCIATION WITH WETA

Tuesdays, Feb. 3-17 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro Four-part series Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History, written, hosted and produced by Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., traces the rich, complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans — defined by solidarity and strained by division.

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Sunday

6AM-9AM WETA KIDS PROGRAMMING

9AM WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLE

9:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE

10AM DW EUROMAXX – LIFESTYLE EUROPE

10:30 MOTORWEEK

11AM FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

11:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — R

12N SECRETS OF THE DEAD: QUEENS OF COMBAT — R

1:00 AMERICAN MASTERS: ELIE WIESEL: SOUL ON FIRE — R

2:30 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE, SERIES 9 — The Emmy Award-winning series and host explore the emotional heart of travel, highlighting destinations and the people delivering a refreshing and enriching travel experience. Episode 4 of 10. Zurich, Switzerland Repeats Saturday, 10:30am

3:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 12 — Episode 4 of 10. The Road We Took R

4:00 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION — Part 4 of 6. Conquer by a Drawn Game R

6:00 COMPASS POINTS FROM PBS NEWS — The weekly public affairs program explores a prominent international topic and provides timely analysis. PBS News Hour foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin hosts. Repeats Monday, 7am

6:30 BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

7:00 INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON — A series goes behind the scenes at the iconic London historic site and explores its past. Part 2 of 7. Tower staff are continuing work on their most ambitious installation ever — the huge floral display known as Superbloom. As the team digs down into the moat, there’s a rare opportunity for archaeologists to search in the soil for ancient treasures. Repeats midnight

8:00 MISS SCARLET, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — Kate Phillips stars. Part 4 of 6. Bad Blood. Charlie Phelps, the new Detective Inspector at the City of London Police, hires Eliza for a case involving his uncle, Dylan Cooper. However, Scotland Yard is also after Cooper, leaving Eliza caught in the middle. Repeats 1am

9:00 ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 4 of 7 Jenny Wren. Helen struggles when Jenny gets some exciting news. Tristan doubts himself when he tries to fit into Charlotte’s world. Elsewhere, Siegfried meets his match in a particularly stubborn goat. Repeats 2am

10:00 BOOKISH — Mark Gatiss stars. Part 4 of 6. Deadly Nitrate, Pt 2. Book and his team race to unmask the film-set killer before someone else is left on the cutting room floor — permanently. Repeats 3am

11:00 SECRETS OF THE DEAD: QUEENS OF COMBAT — R 12M-4AM See the 7-11 p.m. listings.

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WEEKDAYS IN FEBRUARY:

6AM NHK NEWSLINE

6:30AM BBC NEWS

7AM (Mondays:) COMPASS POINTS FROM PBS NEWS R

7AM (Tuesdays-Saturdays:) PBS NEWS HOUR R

7:30 (Mon:) WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — R 8AM-3PM WETA KIDS PROGRAMMING

5PM AMANPOUR AND COMPANY Rpt of previous night

6PM BBC NEWS: THE CONTEXT

6:30 BBC NEWS AMERICA

7:00 PBS NEWS HOUR — Each weeknight, the WETA production presents in-depth news reports and analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett anchor. Visit pbs.org/newshour Repeats next day, 7am

8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: GEORGIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM, HOUR 2 — Roadshow travels to Savannah to discover hidden treasures, including a 19th-century Jim Williams-owned Federal hunt board; a Jesse Arms Botke oil, ca. 1940; and a 1978 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers-signed poster. Repeats Tue 2/3, 3pm

Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. on WETA PBS

crime drama Inspector George Gently, set in the 1960s, stars Martin Shaw as the police detective and Lee Ingleby as his junior partner. The classic series enters Season 2 in February.

9:00 IF YOU LIVED HERE — Season 2 encore: Georgetown, DC. In WETA’s local house-hunting and neighborhood exploration series, bicycles and bowties greet the hosts when they meet realtor and Georgetown fixture Jamie Peva. Residents and visitors may think they know this popular neighborhood well. But do they? This episode offers little-known history, new perspectives and lots of jazz. Repeats Tue 2/3, 4pm

9:30 GET OUT OF TOWN — Season 2 encore: Middleburg, VA. WETA’s local travel and adventure series visits Middleburg, Virginia, the “Nation’s Horse and Hunt Capital.” Hosts Laurita and Lauren experience the excitement of Middleburg’s Spring Races, learn about the art of wine blending, and taste fresh local seafood. Repeats Tue 2/3, 4:30pm

10:00 HARRIET TUBMAN: VISIONS OF FREEDOM — Go beyond the legend and meet the woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. One of the greatest freedom fighters in U.S. history, Tubman was an Underground Railroad conductor, a Civil War scout, and a spy.

11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers, with other interviews from Walter Isaacson, Michel Martin and Hari Sreenivasan. Repeats next weekday, 5pm

3 Tuesday

8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 12 — In this series produced in association with WETA, join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he delves into the genealogy of famous Americans. Episode 5 of 10. Love & Basketball. Gates explores the roots of basketball superstars Brittney Griner and Chris Paul — revealing that they are not the first extraordinary people in their family trees, while telling stories of courage, talent and grit. Repeats Wed 2/4, 3pm; Sat 2/7, 11:30pm; Sun 2/8, 3pm

9:00 BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — A series produced in association with WETA and written and hosted by Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the rich, complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans — defined by solidarity and strained by division. Drawn together by racism and antisemitism, they forged civic and cultural bonds; the series explores both the challenges and enduring promise of that alliance. Part 1 of 4. Let My People Go From intersecting histories of persecution to diverging fates on American shores, Episode 1 traces the early forces that shaped the Black and Jewish connection. Journeys of exile, faith, resilience, terror, migration, early civil rights partnerships, and tests of solidarity define the relationship by the early 20th century. Repeats Wed 2/4, 4pm; Sat 2/7, 8pm; Sat 2/28, 1:30pm 10:00 FRONTLINE: CONTAMINATED: THE CARPET INDUSTRY’S TOXIC LEGACY — Frontline, joined by The Associated Press and other media outlets, explores how carpet mills contaminated Southern communities with forever chemicals, known as PFAS.

4 Wednesday

8:00 NATURE: PARENTHOOD — In this miniseries narrated by Sir David Attenborough, witness amazing stories of dedication and sacrifice as animal parents embark on the greatest of all challenges. Part 1 of 5. Grasslands Animal parents must balance risk and reward to raise their young in grasslands. In Zambezi, wild dogs must focus the energy of their unruly teenagers for survival, and in India, an expecting langur learns parenting skills by babysitting. Repeats Thur 2/5, 3pm

9:00 NOVA: CAN DOGS TALK? — Can dogs understand what we say — and talk back? Witness amazing moments from a major experiment, as thousands of dogs use speech buttons. Pet owners are convinced, but are our furry friends really communicating their thoughts and desires with us? Repeats Thur 2/5, 4pm

10:00 SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE QUEST FOR CAMELOT — Can the stories about King Arthur be proven true? Was the legendary court of Camelot a real place? Join Prof. Mark Horton on his journey across Britain to prove that real events and places inspired the chivalric myths. Repeats Sun 2/8, noon

5 Thursday

8:00 THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES, SERIES 7 — In episodes new to WETA PBS, quirky detective Mike Shepherd, his junior partner Kristin Sims, and their colleagues investigate more crimes in small-town New Zealand. Episode 1 of 6. The Garotte and the Vinkelbraun. Shepherd and his team explore the world of antiquities when a host of the hit series All Things Old and Beautiful is found murdered. Repeats Fri 2/6, 3pm

9:30 INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY, SERIES 1 — A British crime drama based on the novels of Alan Hunter stars Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby. Episode 3 of 3. Bomber’s Moon Shot down over England and billeted with a kindly farm family during the war, pilot Gunter Schmeikel returns to Northumberland to visit his former captors, now his friends. The joyous reunion turns tragic.

6 Friday

8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — In WETA’s weekly production, The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg moderates a roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories from the nation’s capital. Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek Repeats Sat 2/7, 6am, 6:30pm; Sun 2/8, 11:30am; Mon 2/9, 7:30am.

8:30 HISTORY WITH DAVID RUBENSTEIN, SEASON 7 — In a new season of this WETA presentation, the author/ interviewer talks with more of America’s scholars and writers, illuminating how history is made. Episode 5 of 13. Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat. Former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union and Deputy Secretary of both Treasury and State — and author of President Carter: The White House Years and The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements That Changed the World Repeats Sat 2/7, 7:30pm

at 8 p.m. starting Feb. 5 on

episodes

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION A FLORENTINE FILMS AND WETA PRODUCTION

Fridays, Feb. 6 & 13 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro WETA reprises The American Revolution, the Florentine Films and WETA production directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. The series tells the story of America’s War for Independence. Stream the series on WETA+ with PBS Passport.

9:00 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION — The production of Florentine Films and WETA, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, chronicles the American War for Independence. Part 5 of 6. 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. Repeats Sat 2/7, 1am; Sun 2/8, 4pm; Mon 2/9, 3pm

7 Saturday

6AM WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — R

6:30 FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

7AM PBS NEWS HOUR — R

8AM BLOOMBERG WALL STREET WEEK

9AM THIS OLD HOUSE + ASK THIS OLD HOUSE

10AM IT’S ACADEMIC — See the 7 p.m. listing.

10:30 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE, SEASON 9

11AM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED

11:30 KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS

12N JACQUES PÉPIN: HEART & SOUL

12:30 CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET TELEVISION

1:00 MY GREEK TABLE WITH DIANE KOCHILAS

1:30 LIDIA’S KITCHEN

2:00 SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS

2:30 NEW SCANDINAVIAN COOKING

3:00 RELISH

3:30 DREAM OF ITALY

4:00 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN

4:30 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED

5:00 PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE

5:30 THIS OLD HOUSE

6:00 HORIZONS FROM PBS NEWS — The weekly public affairs program explores topics in science, health, technology and the environment. PBS News Hour correspondent William Brangham hosts.

6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — R

7:00 IT’S ACADEMIC — The long-running high school TV quiz show, taped in WETA’s television studio, showcases the academic achievements of D.C.-area students. Journalist Hillary Howard hosts. Competing this week are Bishop Ireton, Langley, and Meridian high schools. Stream on WETA+ and at YouTube.com/wetapbs.

7:30 HISTORY WITH DAVID RUBENSTEIN, SEASON 7 — Episode 5 of 13. Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat R

8:00 BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — Part 1 of 4. Let My People Go R

9:00 GOSPEL — A WETA co-production, a history series from Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., explores the story of gospel music, its artistry and its power. Part 1 of 4. The Gospel Train. Episode 1 visits Chicago, where southern migrants Thomas A. Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson and Sister Rosetta Tharpe fused blues and jazz with testimonies of God’s goodness to create a genre enduring for generations.

10:00 VERSAILLES ’73: AMERICAN RUNWAY REVOLUTION — A film chronicles a fashion show for the ages, featuring Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Pierre Cardin and Emmanuel Ungaro up against American designers Anne Klein, Stephen Burrows, Oscar de la Renta and Halston. In front of a celebrity-filled audience, the American designers catapulted to global stardom.

11:30 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 12 — Episode 5 of 10. Love & Basketball. R

12:30AM POV SHORTS: CLASSROOM 4 — A history professor teaches a class of free and incarcerated students inside a prison.

1AM THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION — Part 5 of 6. The Soul of All America. R

8 Sunday

6AM-11:30AM See the Sunday, February 1 listings.

11:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — R 12N SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE QUEST FOR CAMELOT — R

12:58 ICE-BREAKER: THE ’72 SUMMIT SERIES — Fifty years ago, during the Cold War, Canadian and Soviet citizens were mesmerized by what is now known as the “Summit Series,” a historic hockey series that led to the growth of sports diplomacy, put a human face on Communism and reduced the risk of war. Featuring Wayne Gretzky, Vladislav Tretiak and Margaret Trudeau, this program explores the impact of the competition.

2:33 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE, SERIES 9 — The Emmy Award-winning series and host explore the emotional heart of travel, highlighting destinations and the people delivering a refreshing and enriching travel experience. Episode 5 of 10. Williamsburg, Virginia Repeats Saturday, 10:30am

3:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 12 — Episode 5 of 10. Love & Basketball R

4:00 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION — Part 5 of 6. The Soul of All America. R

6:00 COMPASS POINTS FROM PBS NEWS — The weekly public affairs program explores a prominent international topic and provides timely analysis. PBS News Hour foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin hosts. Repeats Monday, 7am

6:30 BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

7:00 INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON — A series goes behind the scenes at the iconic London historic site and explores its past. Part 3 of 7. Curator Tracy Borman follows the tragic story of Lady Katherine Grey, sister of Lady Jane Grey, who was condemned to the Tower and a life of unhappiness by Elizabeth I. And, after three years of planning, Superbloom is the pride of the Tower at last. Repeats midnight

8:00 MISS SCARLET, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — Kate Phillips stars. Part 5 of 6. The Night Shift. Dylan Cooper has been nabbed and is being held in the cells at Scotland Yard. His gang wants to spring him out, which will lead to a long night for Blake and new detective George Willows. Repeats 1am

GOSPEL A WETA CO-PRODUCTION

Saturdays at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS Four-part 2024 WETA co-production Gospel, written, hosted and produced by Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., spotlights gospel music and its history, artistry and power, exploring Black spirituality in sermon and song and weaving interviews with performances.

FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. PRODUCED

IN ASSOCIATION WITH WETA

Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro Genealogy series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. a collaboration with WETA, premieres more Season 12 episodes. Above: The Feb. 10 episode features television host and journalist Sara Haines, in addition to actor and playwright Tracy Letts.

9:00 ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 5 of 7. Fixes. James gets more than he expected when he becomes the attending vet at the Hensfield dog track. Meanwhile, Tristan visits Mrs. Ainsley and her cheeky parrot, and Jimmy inadvertently shares some hard truths with Siegfried. Repeats 2am

10:00 BOOKISH — Mark Gatiss stars. Part 5 of 6. Such Devoted Sisters, Pt 1. A grand hotel, exiled royalty, a poisoned army captain and Trottie as a suspect. Could this prove to be Book’s toughest case yet? Repeats 3am 11:00 SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE QUEST FOR CAMELOT — R 12M-4AM See the 7-11 p.m. listings.

9 Monday

7:00 PBS NEWS HOUR — Weeknights. Visit pbs.org/newshour Repeats next day, 7am

8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: GEORGIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM, HOUR 3 — Travel with Roadshow to historic Savannah and learn about intriguing discoveries including a Tiffany & Co. gold & platinum purse, ca. 1915; an Ernie Barnes oil painting, ca. 1963; and a Ming Dynasty bronze vase. Which treasure is $85,000$95,000? Repeats Tue 2/10, 3pm

9:00 IF YOU LIVED HERE — Season 2 encore: Fort Washington, MD. In WETA’s local house-hunting series, local realtor and resident LaGreta Dennis guides the hosts to two homes in Fort Washington and a townhome just up the hill from nearby National Harbor. With stunning views, a fort that has watched over the District for two centuries, and a vibrant African American boating community, this Maryland neighborhood offers an intriguing mix of history and outdoor space. Repeats Tue 2/10, 4pm

9:30 WETA ARTS — In February, WETA’s Emmy Awardwinning arts and culture series spotlights Stanley J. Thurston, founder and artistic director of the HSC Chamber Singers, the newest ensemble of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. Viewers also learn about a partnership — between President Lincoln’s Cottage (the seasonal residence of the former president) and the DC Improv comedy club — that features stand-up performances by comedians who are lawyers. Repeats Tue 2/10, 4:30pm; Sat 2/14, 12:30am; Mon 2/23, 9:30pm; Tue 2/24, 4:30pm

10:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: THE LIBRARIANS — A powerful film documents how library collection standards are shaping communities in the United States. Beginning with book reviews in Texas, the film follows librarians, parents and students navigating debates over representation, education and censorship. (90 min.) Repeats Sun 2/15, 1pm

10 Tuesday

8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 12 — In this series produced in association with WETA, join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he delves into the genealogy of famous Americans. Episode 6 of 10. Westward Bound. Gates traces the family trees of talk show host Sara Haines and playwright Tracy Letts — traveling from frontier towns in the American west to surprising places in the east. Repeats Wed 2/11, 3pm; Sat 2/14, 11:30pm; Sun 2/15, 3pm

9:00 BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — A series produced in association with WETA and written and hosted by Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the rich, complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans. Part 2 of 4. Strange Fruit. Episode 2 explores the alliances between Black and Jewish communities in the first half of the 20th century — and their divides. From the Harlem Renaissance and Great American Songbook to fighting Nazis, the episode examines influential collaborations, frictions, and the lasting cultural and social impact of intertwined histories. Repeats Wed 2/11, 4pm; Sat 2/14, 8pm; Sat 2/28, 3pm

10:00 FRONTLINE: CRISIS IN VENEZUELA — Frontline spotlights the dramatic fall of Nicolás Maduro and what’s next for Venezuela. With The Associated Press, Frontline investigates Venezuela’s legacy of corruption, challenges to democracy, conflict with the U.S., and the fight over who will control the oil-rich country. Repeats Sun 2/22, 4pm

11 Wednesday

8:00 NATURE: PARENTHOOD — Part 2 of 5. Freshwater. Animal parents must overcome freshwater’s constant changes. A frog father scales giant Amazonian trees with tadpoles on his back, while an elephant mother must choose between the safety of her baby and the quest for water and food. Repeats Thur 2/12, 3pm

9:00 NOVA: MAMMAL ORIGINS — The surprising story of mammal evolution begins long before the age of dinosaurs. Learn how some of our earliest ancestors survived global catastrophes, defying extinction and evolving into the vast array of mammals we know today — including us. Repeats Thur 2/12, 4pm

10:00 SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE HERCULANEUM SCROLLS — Computer scientists use physics and AI to read 2,000year-old carbonized scrolls found in the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum (near Pompeii), which have remained a mystery until now. Repeats Sun 2/15, noon

12 Thursday

8:00 THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES, SERIES 7 — Episode 2 of 6. The Witches of Brokenwood. A health retreat becomes unhealthy for one unfortunate visitor, leaving the team of detectives with a difficult case to solve. Repeats Fri 2/13, 3pm

Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro New Frontline report Crisis in Venezuela spotlights the fall of Nicolás Maduro, offers historical context on the geopolitics surrounding the nation, and explores what’s next for the country.

Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro

NOVA: Mammal Origins through intriguing fossil clues and cuttingedge science examines the ancient origins of mammals before the age of the dinosaurs, exploring how our earliest ancestors survived catastrophes, defied extinction, adapted and evolved.

9:30 INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY, SERIES 2 — Martin Shaw stars. Episode 1 of 4. Gently with the Innocents. Real estate developer Cora Davidson shows up at her newly purchased property and finds the reluctant seller murdered in the backyard. Gently and Bacchus focus on the mansion’s mute gardener, but they soon learn that the house has a sordid history.

13 Friday

8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek Repeats Sat 2/14, 6am, 6:30pm; Sun 2/15, 11:30am; Mon 2/16, 7:30am

8:30 HISTORY WITH DAVID RUBENSTEIN, SEASON 7 — Episode 6 of 13. Harold Holzer. The Jonathan F. Fanton Director of the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College and author, most recently, of Brought Forth on This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration. Repeats Sat 2/14, 7:30pm

9:00 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION — The production of Florentine Films and WETA, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, chronicles the American War for Independence. Part 6 of 6. 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. Repeats Sat 2/14, 12:58am; Sun 2/15, 3:58pm; Mon 2/16, 3pm

14 Saturday

6AM-6PM See the Saturday, February 7 listings.

6:00 HORIZONS FROM PBS NEWS — The weekly public affairs program explores topics in science, health, technology and the environment. PBS News Hour correspondent William Brangham hosts.

6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — R

7:00 IT’S ACADEMIC — The long-running high school TV quiz show is taped in WETA’s television studio; competing this week are Jefferson, Alexandria City, and Einstein high schools. Stream on WETA+ and at YouTube.com/wetapbs.

7:30 HISTORY WITH DAVID RUBENSTEIN, SEASON 7 — Episode 6 of 13. Harold Holzer R

8:00 BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — Part 2 of 4. Strange Fruit R

9:00 GOSPEL — A WETA co-production, a history series from Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., explores the story of gospel music, its artistry and its power. Part 2 of 4. The Golden Age of Gospel Starting in the 1940s, Episode 2 spotlights the Black sacred music and the segregated highways of the American South that took “the Lord’s music” into the mainstream.

10:00 DESIRE: THE CARL CRAIG STORY — An official selection of the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, this program presents an intimate portrait of legendary techno producer, DJ, and record label creator Carl Craig, as well as an ode to his beloved city, Detroit. With Detroit’s decline

and recovery as a backdrop, the documentary follows the career of the musical pioneer.

11:30 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 12 — Episode 6 of 10. Westward Bound R

12:30AM WETA ARTS — R

12:58AM THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION — Part 6 of 6. The Most Sacred Thing R

15

Sunday

6AM-11:30AM See the Sunday, Februry 1 listings. 11:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — R 12N SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE HERCULANEUM SCROLLS R

1:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: THE LIBRARIANS — R

2:30 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE, SERIES 9 — Episode 6 of 10. Bologna, Italy. Repeats Saturday, 10:30am

3:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 12 — Episode 6 of 10. Westward Bound. R

3:58 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Part 6 of 6. The Most Sacred Thing. R

6:08 COMPASS POINTS FROM PBS NEWS — The weekly public affairs program explores a prominent international topic and provides timely analysis. PBS News Hour foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin hosts. Repeats Monday, 7am

6:40 BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

7:00 INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON — A series goes behind the scenes at the iconic London historic site and explores its past. Part 4 of 7. An impressive visitor is berthed across the river from the Tower — it’s a Japanese warship that’s on a world tour, stopping off in the capital. Meanwhile, Historical Royal Palaces chief curator Tracy Borman is on the trail of one of the most famous queens in English history, Anne Boleyn. Repeats midnight

8:00 MISS SCARLET, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — Kate Phillips stars. Part 6 of 6. The Line of Duty. When the mysterious death of a foreign ambassador sparks political intrigue, Eliza must solve the case with Inspector Blake while partnering with a woman whose intellect and power mirror her own. Repeats 1am

9:00 ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 6 of 7. Our Hearts Are Full. As VJ Day (August 15, 1945) is announced, Mrs. Hall assists in planning the celebrations. Tristan leans on his brother when his past experiences come home to roost. Meanwhile, James is puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of a newborn calf. Repeats 2am

10:00 BOOKISH Mark Gatiss stars. Part 6 of 6. Such Devoted Sisters, Pt 2. As tension builds, the staff rebels, and the Walsingham Hotel lists like an old ship, can Book unmask Captain Orr’s murderer? Repeats 3am

11:00 SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE HERCULANEUM SCROLLS — R 12M-4AM See the 7-11 p.m. listings.

16 Monday

7:00 PBS NEWS HOUR — Weeknights. Visit pbs.org/newshour Repeats next day, 7am

Mondays at 8 p.m. on WETA

begin February

p.m.

for the first time in three Monday

Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro History series Secrets of the Dead reprises Mozart’s Sister, an episode exploring the story of Maria Anna Mozart, a musical prodigy and the elder sister of composer Wolfgang. Did she help to write some of her famous brother’s earliest music?

8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS, HOUR 1 — See a bounty of finds from Roadshow’s first-ever visit to Maine, including a Cartier sapphire pendant, ca. 1915; a 1963 C. F. Martin D-28 guitar & case; and a Paul Revere Jr. silver pitcher, ca. 1775. Which is the hour’s big find? Repeats Tue 2/17, 3pm; Sat 2/21, midnight

9:00 IF YOU LIVED HERE — Season 2 encore: Bloomingdale/ LeDroit Park, DC. The influences of Howard University run deep in D.C.’s LeDroit Park. With the help of realtor Suzanne DesMarais, the series hosts guess listing prices of three homes in Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park and gain a new appreciation of exposed brick and turrets. Local residents share their history and perspective. Repeats Tue 2/17, 4pm

9:30 GET OUT OF TOWN — Season 2 encore: Assateague/ Berlin, MD. WETA’s local travel and adventure series visits Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Mother-daughter hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee encounter wild horses, go on a Railbiking tour, go glamping, and learn about crabbing on this nature-themed episode. Repeats Tue 2/17, 4:30pm

10:00 BECOMING FREDERICK DOUGLASS — Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Oscarnominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role Douglass played in securing the right to freedom for African Americans. Repeats Wed 2/25, 4pm

17 Tuesday

8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 12 — In this series produced in association with WETA, join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he delves into the genealogy of famous Americans. Episode 7 of 10. Family Harmonies. Gates explores the family trees of celebrated musicians Lizzo and Flea — traveling across Europe, Australia and the American South to uncover stories of ancestors who inspired their work. Repeats Wed 2/18, 3pm; Sat 2/21, 11pm; Sun 2/22, 3pm

9:00 BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — A series produced in association with WETA and written and hosted by Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the rich, complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans — forged through shared struggles against racism and antisemitism. Part 3 of 4. The Grand Alliance. Episode 3 recalls the 1950s and 1960s alliance between Black and Jewish communities. From Brown v. Board to Freedom Summer, Jews were key allies in the Black-led civil rights movement. By the end of the 1960s, however, fractures grew as overseas conflict and the domestic realities of race and class pushed the communities apart. Repeats Wed 2/18, 4pm; Sat 2/21, 8pm; Sat 2/28, 4:30pm

10:00 BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — The series, produced in association with WETA and written and hosted by Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., concludes. Part 4 of 4. Crossroads. Episode 4 explores the evolving Black and Jewish alliance from the 1970s onward. From affirmative action and political milestones to Middle East tensions and rising hate, this

episode examines challenges, shared struggles, and the lessons of solidarity in a divided America. Repeats Sat 2/28, 8pm

18 Wednesday

8:00 NATURE: PARENTHOOD — Part 3 of 5. Oceans. Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young. In Australia, an orca mother teaches her young how to hunt blue whales, while in Indonesia, a Banggai cardinalfish protects his young inside his mouth. Repeats Thur 2/19, 3pm

9:00 NOVA: BUILDING THE EIFFEL TOWER — Explore the revolutionary engineering behind Paris’s iconic landmark. Completed in 1889, the iron tower smashed the record for the tallest structure on Earth, ushering in a new age of global construction that reached for the skies. Repeats Thur 2/19, 4pm

10:00 SECRETS OF THE DEAD: MOZART’S SISTER — Learn about Maria Anna Mozart, older sister to Wolfgang and a musical prodigy in her own right. Did she help to write some of her famous brother’s earliest music? Repeats Sun 2/22, noon, 11pm

19 Thursday

8:00 THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES, SERIES 7 — Episode 3 of 6. Dog Day Morning. When four masked men attempt to rob the Brokenwood Savings Bank, Mike and the team must find out which one of them pulled the trigger, killing the bank manager. Repeats Fri 2/20, 3pm

9:30 INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY, SERIES 2 — Martin Shaw stars. Episode 2 of 4. Gently in the Night. A young woman turns up brutally murdered on the altar of a Newcastle church. Delving into the victim’s past, Gently uncovers her connection to Rake’s, a gentleman’s club that is a target of religious protestors.

20 Friday

8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek Repeats Sat 2/21, 6am, 6:30pm; Sun 2/22, 11:30am; Mon 2/23, 7:30am

8:30 HISTORY WITH DAVID RUBENSTEIN, SEASON 7 — Episode 7 of 13. Tiya Miles. The Michael Garvey Professor of History at Harvard University and author of multiple books, including All That She Carried and Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People Repeats Sat 2/21, 7:30pm

9:00 AMERICAN MASTERS: SUN RA: DO THE IMPOSSIBLE — Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra. With his evolving collective, the Sun Ra Arkestra, he self-produced more than 200 albums, stretching the boundaries of jazz. Repeats Sat 2/21, 1am; Sun 2/22, 1pm; Mon 2/23, 3pm

10:30 KING OF THEM ALL: THE STORY OF KING RECORDS — A documentary explores the legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records. Founded in 1943 by Syd Nathan, the company played a central role in shaping American popular music — from rock ‘n’ roll to soul and funk — and culture while operating as one of the few fully integrated businesses of its era. (60 min.) Repeats Sat 2/21, 10pm

Friday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro King of Them All: The Story of King Records spotlights the legacy and influence of the underdog Cincinnati record label that helped to transform American music, producing classic hits in genres Soul, R&B, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Bluegrass, all in one integrated studio.

Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro NOVA: Stone Age Temple Mystery follows excavations at the world’s oldest temple (in Turkey) that are leading archaeologists to rethink our understanding of the roots of settlement civilization.

21 Saturday

6AM-6PM See the Saturday, February 7 listings.

6:00 HORIZONS FROM PBS NEWS — The weekly public affairs program explores topics in science, health, technology and the environment. PBS News Hour correspondent William Brangham hosts.

6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — R

7:00 IT’S ACADEMIC — The long-running high school TV quiz show is taped in WETA’s television studio; competing this week are Bethesda Chevy-Chase, St. Albans, and Magruder high schools. Stream on WETA+ and at YouTube.com/wetapbs.

7:30 HISTORY WITH DAVID RUBENSTEIN, SEASON 7 — Episode 7 of 13. Tiya Miles R

8:00 BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — Part 3 of 4. The Grand Alliance R

9:00 GOSPEL — A WETA co-production, a history series from Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., explores the story of gospel music, its artistry and its power. Part 3 of 4. Take the Message Everywhere. In Episode 3, gospel family dynasties dominate the charts while other children of the church use their musical prowess to influence soul music. Black pastors also distinguish their sound with prophetic voices and sermonettes.

10:00 KING OF THEM ALL: THE STORY OF KING RECORDS — R

11:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 12 — Episode 7 of 10. Family Harmonies R 12M ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS, HOUR 1 — R

1AM AMERICAN MASTERS: SUN RA: DO THE IMPOSSIBLE — (90 min.) R

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6AM-11:30AM See the Sunday, February 1 listings.

11:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — R

12N SECRETS OF THE DEAD: MOZART’S SISTER — R

1:00 AMERICAN MASTERS: SUN RA: DO THE IMPOSSIBLE — R

2:30 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE, SERIES 9 — Episode 7 of 10. Modena, Italy.

3:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 12 — Episode 7 of 10. Family Harmonies R

4:00 FRONTLINE: CRISIS IN VENEZUELA — R

5:00 LITHIUM RISING: THE CASE FOR CRITICAL MINERALS — A program spotlights the global race for the metals powering the world’s green transition. Filmed across five continents, the documentary explores how the drive to decarbonize has sparked fierce geopolitical competition and imposed steep costs on vulnerable communities on the frontlines of extraction. The film introduces the people navigating the promises and perils of this new resource boom taking place worldwide.

6:00 COMPASS POINTS FROM PBS NEWS — The weekly public affairs program explores a prominent international topic and provides timely analysis. PBS News Hour foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin hosts. Repeats Monday, 7am

6:30 BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW — Repeats tonight

7:00 INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON — A series goes behind the scenes at the iconic London historic site and explores its past. Part 5 of 7. It’s the start of the Platinum Jubilee weekend and the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne. Repeats midnight

8:00 INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON — Part 6 of 7. The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is announced; the Union Standard flag is put at half mast, and the fortress is the first place in the U.K. to mark the queen’s passing with a special gun salute: 96 rounds for the 96 years of her life. After the salute, the Tower must ready itself to welcome the new king with a proclamation around its walls. Repeats 1am

9:00 ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 7 of 7. Comfort and Joy. Siegfried has another run-in with Hilda the goat, and an old flame returns to Darrowby. With Helen unwell, James juggles running the village Nativity with a growing to-do list. Tristan realizes he’s forgotten something important. Repeats 2am

10:30 BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW — R

11:00 SECRETS OF THE DEAD: MOZART’S SISTER — R

12M INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON — Part 5 of 7 R

1AM INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON — Part 6 of 7. R

2AM ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 7 of 7. Comfort and Joy R

23 Monday

7:00 PBS NEWS HOUR — Weeknights. Visit pbs.org/newshour Repeats next day, 7am

8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS, HOUR 2 Surprising treasures are in bloom during Roadshow’s stop in Maine, including a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles archive, ca. 1984; a 1920 James Joyce-signed book; and a diamond & natural pearl pin, ca. 1920. Repeats Tue 2/24, 3pm

9:00 IF YOU LIVED HERE — Season 2 encore: Chevy Chase, DC In WETA’s local house-hunting and neighborhood exploration series, realtor Julie Roberts guides the hosts through three beautiful homes that feature corner cabinets, corner showers and even corner bathtubs. Residents love the parks, markets and the Avalon Theatre that give Chevy Chase’s “D.C. side” its small-town feel. Repeats Tue 2/24, 4pm

9:30 WETA ARTS — See the Monday, February 9, 9:30 p.m. listing. Repeats Tue 2/24, 4:30pm

10:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: THE INQUISITOR — A film traces Barbara Jordan’s rise from Texas congresswoman to national icon, highlighting her powerful voice, integrity, and influence on U.S. politics — while revealing the private struggles behind her public strength. (90 min.)

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8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 12 — In this series produced in association with WETA, join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he delves into the genealogy of famous Americans. Episode 8 of 10. Artistic Roots. Gates maps the roots of director Spike Lee and actor Kristin Chenoweth. Moving

Monday, Feb. 23 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS Independent Lens: The Inquisitor spotlights American politician, lawyer, educator, and public servant Barbara Jordan. The film explores her legacy, how her public influence shaped U.S. politics, and the complexities of her hidden personal identity.

Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. on WETA PBS

America Made with Love, Part 2, a new installment in the Emmywinning series highlighting craftsmanship around the globe, spotlights more American artisans. Above: A Fort Worth, Texas cowboy hatmaker enhances a hat’s felt texture with fire.

across Europe and the American South, Gates introduces his guests to ancestors who used their creativity to build a future for their families. Rpts Wed 2/25, 3pm

9:00 2026 STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS ‒ A PBS NEWS SPECIAL — PBS News presents live coverage that includes President Trump’s speech to Congress and the nation; the Democratic Party response; and analysis from the PBS News team. The program will also be streamed at pbs.org/newshour. (approx 2 hrs.)

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8:00 NATURE: PARENTHOOD — Part 4 of 5. Jungles. See how jungle animal parents raise children by mastering their environment. An orangutan spends eight years teaching her baby the ways of jungle living, and a crab becomes the ultimate chemist to create the perfect home for her crablets. Repeats Thur 2/26, 3pm

9:00 NOVA: STONE AGE TEMPLE MYSTERY — Surprising evidence at the world’s oldest temple overturns our understanding of human history. The latest excavations at the 12,000-year-old Göbekli Tepe in Turkey are making archaeologists rethink the roots of civilization. Repeats Thur 2/26, 4pm

10:00 SECRETS OF THE DEAD: HANNIBAL IN THE ALPS — Follow a team of experts as they seek to solve the enduring mystery of exactly where Carthaginian general Hannibal and his troops crossed the Alps to launch a famous surprise attack on Rome in the Second Punic War (218-204 BCE).

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8:00 THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES, SERIES 7 — Episode 4 of 6. Something Nasty in the Market. Mike, Kristin and the team look into the murder of a farmer’s market owner. Repeats Fri 2/27, 3pm

9:30 INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY, SERIES 2 — Martin Shaw stars. Episode 3 of 4. Gently in the Blood. The theft of expired passports and the subsequent murder of a female clerk expose ethnic hatred in a seaside town. The victim’s boyfriend faces off against a gang of toughs, with Gently and Bacchus caught in the middle.

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8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek Repeats Sat 2/28, 6am, 6:30pm; Sun 3/1, 11:30am; Mon 3/2, 7:30am

8:30 HISTORY WITH DAVID RUBENSTEIN, SEASON 7 —

Episode 8 of 13. Doris Kearns Goodwin. Pulitzer Prizewinning author of numerous works on American history. Her most recent book is An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s Repeats Sat 2/28, 7:30pm

9:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES — [Program content not yet announced as of WETA Magazine press time]

28 Saturday

6AM-9AM See the Saturday, February 7 listings.

9AM MORE DECONSTRUCTING THE BEATLES — Acclaimed “Beatle-ologist” Scott Freiman explores more milestone Beatles albums and fascinating stories that accompany them. Part 2 segments include Deconstructing A Hard Day’s Night and A Stroll Down Penny Lane Repeats tonight, 11pm

10AM IT’S ACADEMIC — See the 7 p.m. listing.

10:30 AMERICA MADE WITH LOVE, PART 2 — This new episode of the Emmy Award-winning Made with Love series journeys from coast to coast, spotlighting the ingenuity, vision and unparalleled talent of some of the USA’s most extraordinary artisans. Stories celebrate creativity rich in tradition and passion.

12N BARRY MANILOW: LIVE BY REQUEST — Originally broadcast in 1996, this concert program features the popular singer-songwriter in top form performing his hits as fans call in their requests and chat with the star. Among the classics Manilow delivers are “Somewhere in the Night,” “Mandy,” “Copacabana,” “Daybreak,” and “I Write the Songs.” With a career spanning more than five decades, Manilow has released more than 40 albums and earned 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 #1s and 28 Top 10 hits.

1:30 BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — A series produced in association with WETA and written and hosted by Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the rich, complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans — forged through shared struggles against racism and antisemitism. Part 1 of 4. Let My People Go R

3:00 BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — Part 2 of 4. Strange Fruit. R

4:30 BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — Part 3 of 4. The Grand Alliance. R

6:00 HORIZONS FROM PBS NEWS — The weekly public affairs program explores topics in science, health, technology and the environment. PBS News Hour correspondent William Brangham hosts.

6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC — R

7:00 IT’S ACADEMIC — The long-running high school TV quiz show is taped in WETA’s television studio; competing this week are Georgetown Day, McLean, and Maret high schools. Stream on WETA+ and at YouTube.com/wetapbs

7:30 HISTORY WITH DAVID RUBENSTEIN, SEASON 7 — Episode 8 of 13. Doris Kearns Goodwin R

8:00 BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — Part 4 of 4. Crossroads. (Pts 1-3 air 1:306 p.m.) R

9:30 GOSPEL — A WETA co-production, a history series from Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., explores the story of gospel music, its artistry and its power. Part 4 of 4. Gospel’s Second Century. Gospel’s Platinum Age reflected a new generation embracing secular rhythms to modernize the gospel sound. Episode 4 explores the movement that brought songs about faith to millions at clubs, on cable TV, and on urban radio.

11:00 MORE DECONSTRUCTING THE BEATLES — Acclaimed “Beatle-ologist” Scott Freiman explores more milestone Beatles albums and fascinating stories that accompany them. Part 2 segments include Deconstructing A Hard Day’s Night and A Stroll Down Penny Lane

12AM-6AM BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY — Parts 1-4 of 4 R

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Enjoy More WETA Channels

Livestream the WETA Metro, WETA World and WETA PBS Kids channels on WETA+ or at weta.org. Visit weta.org/schedule for program lineups.

Ice-Breaker: The ’72 Summit Series

Saturday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. on WETA Metro

WETA Metro features a remarkable hockey story: Some fifty years ago, tens of millions of Canadian and Soviet citizens were mesmerized by what is now known as the “Summit Series.” Faced with Cold War tensions, Canada sought to ease its conflict with the Soviet Union through a historic, best-on-best hockey series, providing common ground for both nations. These games led to the growth of sports diplomacy and reduced the risk of war. Featuring Wayne Gretzky, Vladislav Tretiak and others, Ice-Breaker presents stories from the Summit Series, exploring the impact of the competitions. The program also airs on WETA PBS, Feb. 8 at 12:58 p.m.

American

Experience:

Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP

Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. on WETA World

Both WETA World and WETA Metro feature Black History Month programming – visit weta.org/blackhistory to learn more. This month on American Experience: The civil rights movement in America was set in motion by activists of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. While some of its leaders are familiar, Walter White — NAACP head from 1929 to 1955 and one of America’s most influential Black men — has been all but forgotten. The two-hour film Forgotten Hero traces the fascinating, complex life of this civil rights icon who, with blond hair and blue eyes, looked white. He launched an important courtroom campaign battling segregation and discrimination and aiming to expand voting rights.

Phoebe & Jay

8:30 a.m. weekdays on WETA PBS KIDS

WETA PBS Kids premieres a new program on Monday, February 2. The new animated series Phoebe & Jay is designed to support preschoolers’ early functional literacy and skills by showcasing the kinds of texts children ages 3-5 see in their everyday lives — to help them comprehend, navigate challenges, and accomplish tasks in the world around them. The programs follow the adventures of young fraternal twins Phoebe and Jay Yarber, blending fun and learning through stories that celebrate family, community, and the power of literacy. The series also airs on WETA PBS, weekdays at 9:30 a.m.

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British Television at Its Best

The WETA UK channel is devoted to the best in British television programming, presenting beloved classics and contemporary series around the clock, seven days a week. WETA UK offers a full schedule of fine entertainment programming — featuring drama, mystery and comedy — in addition to documentary series and news reports.

FEBRUARY P.M. PROGRAMMING ON WETA UK

VISIT WETA.ORG/SCHEDULE FOR A PROGRAM LINEUP

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

• 2/15: Annual Viewer Favorites Weekend

• 2/1, 11am-12:30pm: The Mystery of Mr. E

• 2/1, 12:30pm: British Antiques Roadshow

• 2/1, 1-6pm: Seaside Hotel, Series 10 (Pts 5-9)

• 2/8, 7am-1pm: Miss Scarlet, Series 1

• 2/8, 1-5pm: School of Champions (Pts 5-8)

Marie Antoinette, Series 2 runs through 2/6; Ridley, Series 1 on Masterpiece runs 2/9-2/18; Series 2 starts 2/19

Call the Midwife, Series 14 runs 2/1-2/11; Series 11 runs 2/12-2/23; Series 12 starts 2/24

• 2pm: Miss Scarlet, Series 6 on Masterpiece

• 3pm: All Creatures Great and Small, Series 6 on Masterpiece

The Brokenwood Mysteries, Series 7

Murder in the Mountains, Series 1

Good Karma Hospital, Series 1; 2/19: Mr. Bates vs Post Office; starting 2/26: The Puzzle Lady

• 2/6, 2pm: Secrets of the Dead: Quest for Camelot

• 2/6, 3pm: Osborne House: A Royal Retreat

• 2/14: Annual Viewer Favorites Weekend

• 2/7, 11am-1pm: Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears

• 2/7, 1-5pm: School of Champions (Pts 1-4)

• 2/21, 10am-1pm: Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths and Secrets (3 eps)

3:30pm Moonflower Murders on Masterpiece

• 2/8 & 2/22, 5pm: Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen

• 4pm: Sanditon, Series 1 on Masterpiece

4:30pm British Antiques Roadshow

Sisi: Austrian Empress, Series 2 Death in Paradise, Series 14; starting 2/26: Beyond Paradise, Series 1

4pm Miss Friman’s War, Series 2 RFDS, Series 3; starting 2/26: Father Brown, Series 12

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• 2/22, 7am-1pm: Miss Scarlet, Series 2

• 2/22, 1-5pm: Hotel Portofino, Series 1 (Pts 1-4)

• 2/15: Annual Viewer Favorites Weekend

• 2/1-2/8, 6pm: Mary Berry Makes It Easy

• 2/22, 6pm: Rick Steves’ Europe

• 6:30pm: Ireland with Michael

• 7pm: Rick Steves’ Art of Europe

• 8pm: Inside the Tower of London

• 2/1: 9-11pm: Kerry: Tides of Time

• 2/8, 9pm: Osborne House: A Royal Retreat

BBC News: The Context BBC News: The Context

News America

Antiques Road Trip

The Brokenwood Mysteries, Series 7 Foreign Favourites

8:30pm 9pm 9:30pm Moonflower Murders on Masterpiece

• 8pm: Murder in the Mountains, Series 1

• 9pm: Sisi: Austrian Empress, Series 2

• 10pm: Miss Friman’s War, Series 2

• 8pm: The Good Karma Hospital, Series 1

• 2/18, 8pm: The Real Story of Mr. Bates vs The Post Office

• 8pm starting 2/25: The Puzzle Lady

• 9pm: Death in Paradise, Series 14

• 9pm starting 2/25: Beyond Paradise, Series 1

Trip

• 2/5, 8pm: Secrets of the Dead: Quest for Camelot

• 2/5, 9pm: Osborne House: A Royal Retreat

• 2/12, 8pm: Great Performances: Making Shakespeare: The First Folio (2 hrs)

• 2/19 & 2/26, 8pm: Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths and Secrets (2 hrs)

• 2/13: 2pm: Great Performances: Making Shakespeare: The First Folio (2 hrs)

• 2/20 & 2/27, 2pm: Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths and Secrets (2 hrs)

• 4pm: Inside the Tower of London

• 2/21, 1-5pm: Broadchurch, Series 1 (Pts 1-4)

• 2/28, 10am-1pm: Unforgotten, Series 5 on Masterpiece (Pts 1-3)

• 2/28, 1-5pm: Broadchurch, Series 1 (Pts 5-8)

• 5pm: Rick Steves’ Art of Europe

• 5pm starting 2/28: The Puzzle Lady

• 6pm: Ireland with Michael

2/14: Annual Viewer Favorites Weekend

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Masterworks Showcase

• 8pm: Miss Scarlet, Series 6 on Masterpiece

• 9pm: All Creatures Great and Small, Series 6 on Masterpiece

• 2/7, 6:30pm: Mary Berry Makes It Easy

• 2/21, 6:30pm: Rick Steves’ Europe

• 2/28, 6:30pm: British Antiques Roadshow

• 7pm: Di Ray, Series 1 (Series 2 starts 2/21)

• 8pm: Bookish

• 2/8, 10pm: Secrets of the Dead: Quest for Camelot

10:30pm British Antiques Roadshow 11pm

• 2/22, 9-11pm: Secrets of the Royal Palaces

• 11pm: Twenty Twelve (two eps)

• 10pm: RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service, Series 3

10pm Inside the Tower of London

•10pm starting 2/25: Father Brown, Series 12

• 10pm: Sanditon, Series 1 on Masterpiece

• 9pm: Midsomer Murders, Series 24

• 10-11:30pm: Foyle’s War, Series 4 & 5

• 11:30pm: British Antiques Roadshow

WETA UK Highlights

The Puzzle Lady

Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

starting Feb. 25 on WETA UK

When a strange murder takes place in the sleepy English market town of Bakerbury, the local police are baffled by a crossword puzzle clue left on the body. Fortunately, the community’s newest and most famous resident is Cora Felton, a.k.a. “The Puzzle Lady,” who has just moved to town with her niece, Sherry Carter. Cora’s eccentric, no-nonsense approach proves a perfect way to outwit the murderers, con men and corrupt officials that stand in her way. Despite hiding a secret surrounding her persona that would ruin her and those around her, Cora has a remarkable talent for solving murders. And Bakerbury isn’t as sleepy as it looks. The 6-episode mystery series is based on the novels of Parnell Hall and stars Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey), Charlotte Hope (Game of Thrones) and Adam Best.

Beyond Paradise

Wednesdays at 9 p.m. starting Feb. 25 on WETA UK

Aspin-off from popular mystery series Death in Paradise follows DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and his fiancée Martha (Sally Bretton) as they leave London to start a new life on the Devon coast. In Series 1, Humphrey takes up the position of Detective Inspector at Shipton Abbott police station, a slightly antiquated outpost of the Devon & Cornwall Police District. Meanwhile, Martha’s keen to open up her own café. Both are hoping for a quiet lifestyle away from the stress and violence of the city. But it doesn’t take long for the couple to realize that countryside life is not going to be so quiet after all. For one thing, there’s the high crime rate to contend with. Goodman’s teammates include DS Esther Williams (Zahra Ahmadi), PC Kelby Hartford (Dylan Llewellyn, Derry Girls), and office worker Margo Martins (Felicity Montagu).

School of Champions

Sat/Sun, Feb. 7 & 8, 1-5 p.m. on WETA UK

Atale of love, rivalry and self-discovery, the 2023 Austro-Swiss drama School of Champions follows life for the freshman class at Austria’s elite ski academy: a whirlwind of ambition, emotion and fierce competition. In the 8-part series, reprised over two days, students selected from domestic and international applicants wrestle with love and jealousy, loyalty and betrayal, ambition and frustration while nurturing newfound friendships and dealing with intense performance pressure. Meanwhile, school administrators, including the director, a former Olympic athlete, battle their own issues. The drama is set in the Salzburg region’s Gastein Valley and is presented in German with English subtitles.

Daniil Trifonov on Front Row Washington

Monday, February 16 at 9 p.m.

An exciting month of live concert recordings is ahead on Front Row Washington, but one performer stands out as a leader in classical music today. On February 16, the program features renowned piano virtuoso Daniil Trifonov in a concert of some of the most difficult music composed for the instrument. From his December 2022 concert at Shriver Hall Concert Series, hear Tchaikovsky’s Children’s Album, Op. 3; Robert Schumann’s Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17; Mozart’s Fantasia in C minor, K. 475; Scriabin’s Sonata No. 5, Op. 53; and, by Maurice Ravel, one of the most difficult works for the piano, Gaspard de la nuit. Tune in to WETA Classical each Monday at 9 p.m. for local concert recordings on Front Row Washington.

Gabrieli Consort

Fauré, Dvořák & More on Choral Showcase

Sundays at 9 p.m.

Choral Showcase revisits the original 1900 score of The Dream of Gerontius by Sir Edward Elgar on February 1, with an album issued last year by Gabrieli Roar and the Gabrieli Consort and Players led by Paul McCreesh. On February 8, Gabriel Fauré’s beloved Requiem is paired with a rare Missa pro Defunctis, or Mass for the Dead, by Baroque composer Pierre Bouteiller. Featured on February 15 is a recording of Antonín Dvořák’s grand, contemplative Requiem Mass — written when the composer was 50 — conducted by Istvan Kertész. And Steven Fox directs The Clarion Choir in Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Vespers, the All-Night Vigil, on February 22. Tune in to Choral Showcase, Sundays at 9 p.m. on WETA Classical.

From the Wild West to La Scala on NSO Showcase

Wednesday, February 4 at 9 p.m.

Aaron Copland’s 1938 western ballet Billy the Kid Suite opens February’s NSO Showcase program; then featured are two pieces from the National Symphony Orchestra’s February 2024 European tour visiting nine cities and performing in storied venues from the Palau in Barcelona to La Scala in music director Gianandrea Noseda’s hometown of Milan. Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon’s Wake Up! Concerto for Orchestra showcased the NSO’s virtuosity and shared an artistic and philosophical message. And Dmitri Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony, an NSO signature work during Mstislav Rostropovich’s tenure as music director, and well-loved by Maestro Noseda, proved to be an audience favorite during the tour.

Classical for Washington Black Voices in Classical on WETA Virtuoso

Adolphus Hailstork • Tuesday, February 10 at 2 p.m.

Margaret Bonds • Wednesday, February 11 at 2 p.m.

By Evan Keely, On-Air Host

Music that inspires us, challenges us, soothes us, and thrills us comes from every corner of the world, from people of every conceivable background. Black History Month provides a wonderful opportunity to think more deeply about the incomparable contributions of Black artists to classical music. Because those accomplishments are so vast both in their scope and their richness, it isn’t possible to honor more than a tiny fraction of those treasures in a single month. This February, join us for the special programs Black Voices in Classical on WETA Virtuoso as we highlight two composers:

• Following up on a recent episode of the WETA Classical podcast Classical Breakdown (at classicalbreakdown.org or wherever you get your podcasts), on Tuesday, February 10 at 2 p.m., a program on WETA Virtuoso will explore the music of Adolphus Hailstork (b. 1941), a Howard University alumnus and current Virginia resident who studied with Nadia Boulanger, Mark Fax and David Diamond. Some of his major works include An American Port of Call, commissioned by the Virginia Symphony; Celebration! for the U.S. Bicentennial; and Armageddon, a work for organ and percussion written in response to the 9/11 attacks. Hailstork’s music is also featured on the February WETA Arts program (on WETA PBS) in a performance by Heritage Signature Chorale that includes some of the many choral works by the composer. The WETA Arts program will be available starting February 9 on streaming service WETA+.

• The music of American composer Margaret Bonds (1913–1972) has been featured on WETA Classical’s Choral Showcase and on Classical Breakdown. Born in Chicago, her father was an MD and civil rights activist, and her mother was a skilled musician. One of Bonds’s mentors was Florence Price, and she also studied with Roy Harris at Juilliard. In the mid-1930s, she and Langston Hughes became friends, and they collaborated on a number of creative projects, including their Christmas cantata Ballad of the Brown King. Join us on WETA Virtuoso on Wednesday, February 11 at 2 p.m. for an exploration of her works and legacy, including her Montgomery Variations, a powerful 1964 orchestral suite honoring the civil rights movement. This piece is featured on a new Grammynominated Deutsche Grammophon album by the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

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