AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY DOWN THE MAJESTIC COLORADO RIVER

THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST
Wednesday 9:00pm

Take an unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River. This new film beautifully showcases the region's abundant wildlife, confronts the ecological impacts of dams and water overuse, and advocates for better management of the river. The movie incorporates an indigenous storyline and is told through the perspective of some of the Southwest's most charming characters... such as industrious beavers, bugling bull elk, and soaring condors. Between its legendary landscapes and fascinating wildlife, The American Southwest aims to endear millions of people to better cherish, love, and conserve this unique region. 

LPB BEGINS A SUMMER IN SPACE

THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF JULY, JOIN US FOR A JOURNEY THROUGH OUR SOLAR SYSTEM AS LPB PRESENTS DOCUMENTARIES THAT TAKE US TO THE MOON AND BACK... AND BEYOND!

8 DAYS: TO THE MOON AND BACK
Tuesday 8:00pm

Join Apollo 11 on its historic journey. This fascinating film seamlessly blends mission audio featuring conversations among Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins with new footage, NASA archive, and stunning CGI to recreate the first moon landing. 

NOVA: BLACK HOLE APOCALYPSE
Wednesday 8:00pm

Black holes are the most powerful objects in the universe, with gravity so strong it can trap light, even swallow entire planets. Now, astrophysicists are realizing that black holes may be essential to how our universe evolved—their influence possibly leading to life on Earth. 

THIS WEEK - PRESERVATION EFFORTS IN LOUISIANA

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

This week - preservation efforts in Louisiana. 

First we visit Grand Isle. The island faces mounting challenges from coastal erosion, stronger storms, and a shrinking population. Residents who remain are working to preserve not only their homes and livelihoods, but also the unique lifestyle that has defined Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island for generations.

The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is working to preserve a culture that has endured for centuries despite tremendous challenges. From revitalizing the tribal language to teaching traditional basket weaving, music, and customs, tribal leaders are ensuring younger generations stay connected to their heritage. 

CAPTURING AMERICA: THE CAROL HIGHSMITH STORY
Tuesday 9:30pm
Stream Now with LPB PASSPORT

A NEW SEASON BEGINS

INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY
Season 5 Premiere
Saturday 9:00pm

Enjoy a new season of this British crime drama as we explore murder and mystery in 1960s England. Based on the Inspector Gently novels written by Alan Hunter, the Season 5 premiere finds the murder of a black teenager has Gently and Bacchus seeking her killer in a community where racism is never far from the surface. The detectives encounter local prejudice and anti-immigrant sentiment but discover that there may have been other motivations for the crime.

WHAT TO WATCH & WHEN
This Week on LPB

This four-hour, two-part special about President John F. Kennedy explores the life and death of a man who remains one of the most beloved and mourned leaders of the United States. Featuring interviews with Kennedy family members and historians, the program covers the president's childhood, his early political career, his life-threatening illnesses and the campaign that resulted in his election as the youngest president in U.S. history. Part 2 airs next Friday at 9:00pm.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: JFK | FRIDAY 9:00 PM

MONDAY

7pm -  ANTIQUES ROADSHOW   At Springs Preserve in the Mojave Desert with baseball autographs from 1945 and a 1977 Elvis Presley watch presented to Redd Foxx. 
8pm -  GODS OF TENNIS    As Wimbledon heats up, an encore of this three-part series. Episode 1 features Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe. 
9pm -  BOOKISH   A grand hotel, exiled royalty, a poisoned army captain and Trottie as a suspect. Could this prove to be Book's toughest case yet?
10pm  -  THE PUZZLE LADY   NEW   Cora's birthday turns deadly when she's hired to investigate an old murder case.



 

TUESDAY

7pm -  FINDING YOUR ROOTS     Actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez. 
8pm -  8 DAYS: TO THE MOON AND BACK  Using the audio from Apollo 11's historic mission, the film recreates the first moon landing. 
9:30pm -  CAPTURING AMERICA: THE CAROL HIGHSMITH STORY   LPB SPECIAL FOCUS   One woman's mission to capture the beauty of America and share it with the world. An LPB original documentary.

 

WEDNESDAY 

7pm - NATURE   Niagara Falls    The stunning beauty and wide variety of wildlife that call the falls home. 
8pm - NOVA   Black Hole Apocalypse   a mind-blowing voyage to the frontiers of black hole science, which is shining new light on the most powerful and mysterious objects in the universe.
9pm -  THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST   NEW   From the Rockies to scorching deserts and iconic landscapes, the mighty Colorado River sustains wildlife and communities. 
10pm  - ENSLAVED: THE LOST HISTORY OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE  NEW  This 6-part series chronicles 400 years of human trafficking from Africa to the New World and the efforts of the group Diving With a Purpose, who are working to locate six slave ships that went down along with their human cargo. 
 

THURSDAY

7pm - SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES    The nuns face the loss of their convent when Sister Helena is found bludgeoned in the chapel. 
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉE  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - MIDSOMER MURDERS    The "Greenest Village in Midsomer" is bought by a Texas oilman. A string of murders ensues. 
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORY    LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  The stories behind the sports headlines.  Hosted by Lyn Rollins. 
9pm - THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE   NEW  A popular security guard is stabbed to death on a patch of waste ground. He leaves behind his terminally ill wife.

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 - GOSPEL An encore of the Henry Louis Gates, Jr., series exploring the roots of gospel music. 
9pm -  AMERICAN EXPERIENCE  JFK   Follow JFK's rise to power from his birth to his election as president in 1960 - the youngest man ever to be elected to the office.
 

SATURDAY

7pm -  KEEPING UP APPEARANCES   Hyacinth volunteers to pick up the special guest for the Ladies Luncheon - a retired commodore. 
7:30pm -  EVER DECREASING CIRCLES    The couples plan a weekend trip to a country cottage. Paul comes along. 
8pm -  MISS FISHER'S MURDER MYSTERIES    NEW   The carnival is in town when a sideshow act is murdered. Phryne poses as a magician's assistant to investigate. 
9pm - INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY  NEW    When a Black teen is killed racism is suspected, but the team discovers there may have been other motivations for the crime. 
10:30pm -AUSTIN CITY LIMITS    Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy. 
 

SUNDAY

7pm -  PATIENCE   NEW   A Viking expert dies before a big controversial speech and Patience finds a coded message hinting at foul play.  Stream the entire season with LPB PASSPORT.   
8pm - GRANTCHESTER ON MASTERPIECE    NEW  A murder near the Bishop Grey's home, exposes corruption within the Church's inner circle, shaking Alphy's faith.   Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
9pm -   DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 2 ON MASTERPIECE   As the war nears its end, Downton's aristocrats and servants put their lives back together. Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
10pm -  LPB PRESENTS CINÉMA FRANÇAIS  La Banquiere (The Lady Banker)  Based on a true story of Emma Eckhert who rose from modest beginnings to financial prominence in 1914. In French with English subtitles so everyone can enjoy. 
 

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED CELEBRATE THE PREMIERE OF CAPTURING AMERICA: THE CAROL HIGHSMITH STORY

Thank you to everyone who came to last week's two screening premieres of the new LPB original documentary CAPTURING AMERICA: THE CAROL HIGHSMITH STORY. 

The first screening was at St. James Place in Baton Rouge with another the following night at the beautiful Louisiana Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge. Click the highlighted links to view Instagram reels from both events!

Major support for the screening event is provided by St. James Place, with additional support from AARP Louisiana and DEMCO.