WORLD-CLASS FISHING, HISTORY & HOMETOWN VIBES
LPB's original travel series LA64 wraps up Season 1 in DeSoto Parish
LA64: DESOTO PARISH
Monday 8:00pm | Friday 8:30pm
DeSoto Parish reflects a landscape where Civil War history and rural life continue to shape community identity in northwest Louisiana. The episode begins in Pelican and Mansfield, where the Battles of Pleasant Hill and Mansfield marked turning points in the Red River Campaign and remain preserved through reenactments and historic sites. In Keachi, Greek Revival architecture, Rosenwald schools, and a local vineyard highlight the parish's cultural depth. Along the Sabine River in Logansport and into Toledo Bend Reservoir, one of the nation's premier fishing destinations, these stops reveal a parish where history, agriculture, and small-town life remain deeply connected.
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.
CATCHING UP ON TWO OF YOUR FAVORITE COZY MYSTERIES FROM MASTERPIECE
OUR FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT GRANTCHESTER
Sunday 7:00pm
With it's eleventh (and final! SOB!) season just around the corner, let's go behind the scenes with the cast and crew to unpack all the favorite moments from this long-running series. Featuring exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and video clips, this special spans 10 seasons to reveal how this uniquely British crime drama about faith, justice, and the power of friendship became such an enduring hit with viewers.
Grantchester on MASTERPIECE returns to LPB Sunday, June 14th.
SOLVING THE PUZZLES OF THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB
Sunday 8:30pm
Celebrate the three amateur sleuths of this cozy mystery series who use their unconventional methods to solve a series of murders. Discover how this trio of spunky women come to rely on each other's strengths to bring killers to justice. Featuring interviews with the author of the book series, Robert Thorogood, as well as cast members Samantha Bond, Joe Martin, Cara Horgan, and Natalie Dew.
The Marlow Murder Club on MASTERPIECE returns to LPB Sunday, Sept. 6th.
PERFORMANCES AND CONCERTS FROM BROADWAY TO LONDON
GREAT PERFORMANCES: BROADWAY MUSICALS - A JEWISH LEGACY
Friday 9:00pm
Narrated by Broadway legend Joel Grey, this documentary explores the role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical and showcases the work of some of the nation’s preeminent creators of musical theater including Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and more.
AN ALL-NEW FRONTLINE
FRONTLINE: THE WAR CABINET
Tuesday 9:00pm
The key players behind President Trump’s expansive use of the U.S. military. FRONTLINE examines the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project U.S. power, from clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East.
FORTIFIED ROOFING PROGRAM & SHIPS AHOY! THE TALL SHIPS COME TO LOUISIANA
LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
Friday 7:00pm
State lawmakers are looking at ways to boost the state's fortified roofs program. A bill that would expand the program to around 5,000 new homeowners is moving forward, and the Department of Insurance is also considering new rules requiring insurers to offer discounts on premiums. LPB's Johnny Atkinson met up with Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple to talk about the changes.
A flotilla of tall ships and naval vessels is headed up the Mississippi River to New Orleans to kick off a big event in honor of America 250. Sail250 features ship tours, educational programs and a load of waterfront festivities for locals and tourists. We'll give you a sneak peak of all the fun.
WHAT TO WATCH & WHEN
This Week on LPB
In an industry filled with racial stereotypes, Bruce Lee helped popularize feature-length martial arts films in the 1970s, sparking a surge in interest in Chinese martial arts. Understand the man behind the myth: a dedicated artist, philosopher, and fighter against racial injustice. His legacy shook up Hollywood norms and paved the way for a new generation of Asian actors.
BRUCE LEE: ENTER THE DRAGON | MONDAY 9:00PM
MONDAY
7pm - ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Celebrate Asian-Pacific Heritage with finds including a Hawaiian Kou bowl and a Gandhi presentation spinning wheel.
8pm - LA64 DeSoto Parish NEW World-class fishing, history and small-town vibes!
8:30pm - LA64 Franklin Parish Visit Franklin Parish where agriculture, music, and community traditions remain central to daily life.
9pm - BRUCE LEE - ENTER THE DRAGON NEW Learn more about he man behind the martial arts star.
10pm - TEQUILA NEW The mysticism of the agave plant in Tequila, Mexico, and the drink that represents the folklore of an entire country. In Spanish with English subtitles.
TUESDAY
7pm - FINDING YOUR ROOTS Exploring the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone and model Chrissy Teigen.
8pm - AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Seabiscuit Explores the behind-the-scenes world of thoroughbred racing through the career of the world-famous Seabiscuit.
9pm - FRONTLINE The War Cabinet NEW The key players behind President Trump's use of the U.S. military.
10:30pm - REEL SOUTH Drowned Land NEW In Oklahoma's Choctaw Nation, a proposed dam on the Kiamichi River sparks a deeper inquiry into history and inheritance.
WEDNESDAY
7pm - NATURE Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster Attenborough unearths a once in a lifetime discovery - the fossil of a giant Piliosaur - the largest Jurassic predator ever known.
8pm - NOVA Great Mammoth Mystery More Attenborough this time on a unique excavation site in southwest England with rare traces of ancient mammoths and Neanderthals.
9pm - SECRETS OF THE DEAD China's Bronze Kingdom The remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion...until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1929.
10pm - GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL NEW Aisha and Gabriel grow closer after they perform surgery together.
10:44pm - GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL NEW Edmund wants to visit the village where he grew up before returning home. Trouble between Aisha and Lydia.
THURSDAY
7pm - SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES NEW A ceilidh band member is murdered and Sister Boniface has to solve the crime at a birthday party!
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉE LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - MIDSOMER MURDERS Trouble after tradition when the heir to an ancient estate decides to blow it all up.
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORY LPB SPECIAL FOCUS The stories behind the sports headlines. Hosted by Lyn Rollins.
9pm - BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES NEW A fundraising event at the historic Brokenwood Empire Cinema turns deadly when a fire breaks out. Was it a cover for murder?
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 explores art and artisans in her travels.
8:30pm - LA64 DeSoto Parish NEW World-class fishing, history and small-town vibes!
9pm - GREAT PERFORMANCES Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy An exploration of the phenomenon of how Jewish - American songwriters created a uniquely American art form on Broadway.
SATURDAY
7pm - GREAT PERFORMANCES Josh Groban: An Evening at Union Chapel NEW Josh performs all-time favorites and a few new songs in this 2025 concert.
9pm - THE HIGHWAYMEN LIVE AT NASSAU COLISEUM The Mt. Rushmore of country music - Cash, Jennings, Kristofferson, and Nelson - a concert from 1990.
SUNDAY
7pm - OUR FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT GRANTCHESTER NEW A look back at 10 seasons of this MASTERPIECE favorite as it prepares to come to an end.
8:30pm - SOLVING THE PUZZLES OF THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB NEW A look back at the first seasons of this cozy mystery and a sneak peek at the upcoming season.
