A VISIT TO THE HEART OF CAJUN COUNTRY
LPB’s new travel series LA64 visits St. Martin Parish

LA64: ST. MARTIN PARISH
Monday 8:00pm

The LPB travel series returns with eight all-new episodes through April and May.  Hop in as we travel to St. Martin Parish, the heart of Louisiana's Cajun Country. 

The episode visits St. Martinville at the Acadian Memorial and beneath the Evangeline Oak and explores Breaux Bridge, the Crawfish Capital of the World, where Cajun and Zydeco fill local dance halls. Along the way, host Karen LeBlanc paddles Lake Martin’s cypress-lined waters and meets artisans crafting heirlooms from sinker cypress, revealing a parish where Cajun traditions remain deeply rooted.

 

About the Series

LA64 is a statewide travel series hosted by Louisiana native and travel journalist Karen LeBlanc, exploring all 64 parishes through food, culture, history, and everyday life. Each episode highlights the people, places, and traditions that make Louisiana unlike anywhere else. A signature part of LPB’s 50th anniversary year,  LA64 reflects LPB’s continued commitment to serving the entire state, from its largest cities to its smallest towns. 
Stream past episodes at www.lpb.org/la64.

Support for LA64 is provided by: Office of the Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, Keep Louisiana Beautiful and the Louisiana Office of Tourism and by the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, and the Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting and viewers like you.

MEET THE ORPHANED ELEPHANTS OF RETETI AND THE PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR THEM

NATURE
BECOMING ELEPHANT: THE ORPHANS OF RETETI
Wednesday 7:00pm

In the remote wilds of northern Kenya, follow the remarkable journey of orphaned elephants at Reteti, the first community-owned elephant sanctuary in Africa. Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants, many rescued from poaching, drought, or human-wildlife conflict, are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.

From tiny calves taking their first bottle to older elephants practicing the skills needed for their release, the two-part series captures intimate moments of struggle, healing, and transformation. Meet characters like Long’uro, a calf who lost his trunk to a hyena attack, and Kelele, whose illness nearly derails his future. With the help of a whole community rallying behind them, witness a powerful tale of healing, hope, and the deep bond between people and animals.

CELEBRATING TWO COMPOSERS AND TWO MUSIC CAPITALS

GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS
Brahms: Free But Alone
Friday 9:00pm

Scott Yoo, violinist and conductor of the Mexico City Philharmonic, returns to host the seventh season of the critically acclaimed miniseries Now Hear This from Great Performances to explore the lives and works of Johannes Brahms and Scott Joplin, two celebrated composers whose careers did not go as planned; alongside the music scene of two major musical epicenters: Istanbul and Iceland.

The Premiere Episode
Johannes Brahms was a quiet, private person, but he lived a full life, bearing a responsibility he didn’t want, a woman he couldn’t be with, and a legacy he couldn’t live up to. Scott Yoo journeys across Germany with pianist Elisabeth Brauss and cellists Johannes Moser and Max Hornung to find a window into Brahms’ inner life. Through his personal photo collection and a visit to his summer hideaway, preserved as Brahms left it years ago, Scott Yoo discovers how Brahms reached a turning point in his life to become one of the greatest composers ever known.
 

TWO FAVORITES RETURN THIS WEEKEND

SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
Season 5 Premiere
Saturday 9:00pm

Frank and Lu are once again solving crimes in Stratford Upon Avon in this fun, cozy mystery from the BBC. This season features cases that include a killer at a murder-mystery reunion, a deadly TV shopping channel, and a saboteur targeting the agency. 

DOWNTON ABBEY ON MASTERPIECE
Season 3 Encore
Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00pm

Spend the day at Downton in this marathon of episodes from Season 3. This season features a wedding, efforts to save the home from financial ruin, and two episodes that we still cannot bear to talk about! 

LOUISIANA CRAWFISH PROCESSORS STRUGGLE AND USING 3D PRINTING TO TREAT WOUNDS

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
Friday 7:00pm  |  Sunday 5:00pm

How a crackdown on temporary worker visas is affecting Louisiana crawfish processors. We talk with Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain about the issue and what it means for the state's seafood industry. 

Plus; how a Lafayette company is using 3D printing to customize skin grafts to help patients heal. Learn more about these big advances in care that are helping patients with diabetes and other illnesses that can cause chronic wounds. 

WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN
This Week on LPB

One of history's most explosive breakups! On the eve of America's 250th anniversary, popular British historian Lucy Worsley investigates the sabotage, espionage, and unrest that led to the birth of a new nation. Over two episodes, Lucy delves deeper into the American Revolution by examining it from the British perspective, discovering the human drama, radical ideas, and political missteps behind this seismic split, and revealing how losing America changed Britain forever.

LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION  |  BEGINS TUESDAY 8:00PM 
Episode 2 premieres next week 

MONDAY

7pm -  ANTIQUES ROADSHOW    NEW   Headed back to Castle Farms for hour two that includes a WWII painted A-2 flight jacket and a Charles Schulz-signed drawing and book. 
8pm -  LA64  St. Martin Parish NEW   Visiting St. Martin Parish at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun Country, where music, food, and heritage remain part of everyday life.
8:30pm - LA64  Vermilion Parish    Vermilion Parish, known as the self-proclaimed "Most Cajun Place on Earth," offers a vibrant look at Cajun culture shaped by food, faith, and festival.
9pm -  BEYOND PARADISE NEW  The community of Shipton Abbott is rocked when a beloved painting disappears in a seemingly impossible heist.
9:52pm - NOURISH  Why homegrown tomatoes taste better than store bought, with renowned seed saver and farmer John Coykendall. 
10pm - EDWARD VS. GEORGE: THE WINDSORS AT WAR  NEW  A two-part series that examines the abdication of Edward VIII and his brother George, who took on a role he never expected. 
 

TUESDAY

7pm -  FINDING YOUR ROOTS   The family secrets of actor Danielle Deadwyler and musician Rhiannon Giddens. 
8pm -  LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION  NEW   The big breakup, from the British perspective. 
9pm -  FRONTLINE The Deal: Trump, Bukele & The Gangs of El Salvador  NEW  A look at the Salvadoran president's deal with President Trump to imprison deportees and his tangled history with the gangs.
10pm - INDEPENDENT LENS The Tallest Dwarf  NEW  Exploring dwarfism and belonging. Filmmaker Julie Wyman highlights personal stories, creative collaborations, and medical debates that challenge ideas of normalcy.

An all-new episode of FRONTLINE premieres Tuesday at 9:00pm.

WEDNESDAY 

7pm - NATURE: BECOMING ELEPHANT  The Orphans of Reteti - Baby Steps   NEW A two-part series about a team of caregivers taking care of disabled orphaned elephant. 
8pm - NOVA: YOUR BRAIN  Who's In Control   What research is showing us about what's really driving the decisions we make. 
9pm -  OUR NEW WORLD A Wild Revival NEW  Follows four people on four continents as they face environmental change and seek solutions to prevent conflict between humans and wildlife.
10pm -  THE GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL   An abandoned baby during Holi festival.
10:45pm -  THE GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL   Ram and Lydia clash when a medical case gets personal. 

THURSDAY

7pm -FATHER BROWN    Father Brown investigates when his old friend Blind 'Arry is arrested for murder at an almshouse.
7:45pm -LA VEILLÉE  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - MIDSOMER MURDERS    Who killed an ex-police officer living a in community of other retired police officers?
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORY    LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  The stories behind the sports headlines.  Hosted by Lyn Rollins. 
9pm - BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES   An animal rights activist is killed during the first day of duck hunting season. Was it an accident or something more sinister?

FRIDAY

7pm - LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS In-depth new coverage on important issues in the state along with Louisiana art, culture, and events. 
7:30pm -WASHINGTON WEEK  Roundtable discussion about the week's major news. 
8pm -  SAMANTHA BROWN'S PLACES TO LOVE     Sam is back on Route 66, traveling through New Mexico. 
8:30pm - LA64  St. Martin Parish NEW   Visiting St. Martin Parish at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun Country, where music, food, and heritage remain part of everyday life.
9pm -  GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS Brahms: Free But Alone   NEW Journey through Germany to uncover the composer's private world including his personal photo collection and a visit to his summer hideaway, preserved as he left it revealing how love, duty, and doubt forged one of history's greatest composers.
10:30pm - LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION  NEW   The big breakup, from the British perspective. 

SATURDAY

7pm -  KEEPING UP APPEARANCES  Now that Richard is retired, Hyacinth has decided they must spend more time together, taking trips to the country to look for Iron Age remains. 
7:30pm -  EVER DECREASING CIRCLES    Ann meets a psychiatrist at Paul's party and thinks she's met the perfect person to help Paul with his hyperactivity. 
8pm -  MISS FISHER'S MURDER MYSTERIES   Glamorous Phryne Fisher is traveling by train when a disappearance and murder derail her trip.   Stream all three seasons of this series with LPB PASSPORT. 
9pm - SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY: PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS  NEW  Frank and Lu reunite to investigate a feuding influencer couple, but a handyman's murder puts both under suspicion.
10:30pm -AUSTIN CITY LIMITS    Little Yachty and Sudan Archives

 

SUNDAY

7pm -  CALL THE MIDWIFE  NEW  Sister Kathrine is distressed when a newborn is taken from the maternity house. Sister Julienne share news about Christopher's father.  Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
8pm - THE FORSYTES  ON MASTERPIECE  NEW Jo recommits to his family, James is furious with Soames and Irene and Soames’ Parisian adventure ends early.   Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
9pm -   THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO ON MASTERPIECE  NEW   Edmond returns as the Count to confront his betrayers, unsettleing Mercedes.   Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
10pm - TURN: WASHINGTON'S SPIES   NEW  At the dawn of the Revolutionary War, struggling Long Island farmer Abraham Woodhull is recruited by the Colonial Army to spy on the British.  Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 

YOU ARE INVITED TO A VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY PARTY!

BIRTHDAY BASH PLAY & LEARN
Stream Now
Join LPB Education as we throw a fun Play & Learn Birthday Bash to celebrate LPB's 50th birthday filled with creative party ideas inspired by PBS KIDS. Families will discover easy ways to host their own PBS KIDS–style celebration with DIY decorations, invitations, bingo, cupcake toppers, party favor boxes, and thank-you cards—all inspired by the FREE resources from PBS KIDS for Parents. This quick and fun Play & Learn shows parents and caregivers how simple activities can spark creativity, imagination, and learning at home. Celebrate 50 amazing years of LPB with us and get ready to plan your own PBS KIDS birthday party!

FREE FAMILY FUN FOR SPRING BREAK

JURASSIC JAM: A FREE SPRING BREAK EVENT
Manship Theatre - Baton Rouge
Tuesday 10:30am - 2:30pm
FREE Registration HERE

The kids are out for Spring Break and the Manship Theatre is offering a day full of free fun, including a free movie! During their "Jurassic Jam" kids can enjoy a free showing of Dinosaur Train: What's at the Center of the Earth? Dig deep into science as the Pteranodon family hops onboard the Drill Train to discover all the Earth's layers! 
There are a lot of free and fun activities planned for the day with families encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy after the movie.