OUR EXPLORATION OF SPACE CONTINUES

ONCE UPON A TIME IN SPACE
Tuesday 8:00pm

When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes US astronauts to their space station, Mir. But co-operation between former cold war enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard. Part three airs next week. 

NOVA CHASING PLUTO
Wednesday 8:00pm

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft launched in 2015 with a mission to explore the dwarf planet Pluto. The historic trip provided scientists with high-resolution views, transforming our understanding of the distant world. 

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE CHASING THE MOON
Friday 9:00pm
This two-part film reimagines the race to the moon - recasting the Space Age as a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, and personal drama. Part two airs next week. 

TACKLING ROMANCE IN THE DIGITAL AGE... AND CHINA'S MASSIVE GENDER GAP

POV: THE DATING GAME
Tuesday 10:00pm

In a country where eligible men outnumber women by 30 million, three perpetual bachelors join an intensive seven-day dating camp led by one of China’s most sought-after dating coaches in a last-ditch effort to find a girl, and love.

THE AWARD-WINNING SERIES COMES TO AN END

ENSLAVED: THE LOST HISTORY OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE
Wednesday 10:00pm

It's the final episode of this critically acclaimed series looking at the efforts of Diving with a Purpose - a diverse group of scuba divers with a goal to locate six slave ships that went down with their human cargo. 

In the sixth episode "Abolition," an exploration of the politics that brought the enslavement of people from African countries to an end. Shot on location in the United Kingdom, the United States and Ghana, the episode intercuts the politics of abolition in Britain and the American Civil War with the search for “The London”, a ship that re-enslaved freed Africans from St. Lucia and illegally trafficked them to England. The slaver sank under mysterious circumstances near Cornwall, drowning the dozens of enslaved people on board. The divers are determined to find the ship and solve the centuries-old cold case. 

MISS AN EPISODE? STREAM THE ENTIRE SERIES WITH LPB PASSPORT. 

ENCOUNTERS WITH ECOLOGY - EXPLORING OUR DELICATE ECOSYSTEMS

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

The newest attraction in Jean Lafitte isn't just a place to visit, it's a chance to experience Louisiana's wetlands up close. Take a tour of the Louisiana Wetlands Education Center. It combines interactive exhibits and hands-on learning to bring the state's disappearing coastal landscape to life. It's an educational and immersive look at the natural wonders that make Louisiana unique, and explains why they're worth protecting for future generations. 

And in Alexandira, how zookeepers and experts work on breeding and conservation programs aimed at helping rebuild populations of endangered species. 

COMING NEXT WEEK

LOUISIANA SPOTLIGHT: BUILDING BARRIERS
Premieres Monday, July 27 at 8:00pm
 Exploring the science, politics and people shaping the future of the state’s fragile coastline.

WHAT TO WATCH & WHEN
This Week on LPB

Jack Nicholson has redefined the notion of actor and remodeled the American cinema landscape. Unmoved by critical approval or convention, Nicholson has remained the most elusive of American actors. This documentary chronicles his remarkable film career spanning over 50 years.

DR. JACK AND MISTER NICHOLSON  |  Friday 8:00pm

MONDAY

7pm -  ANTIQUES ROADSHOW    In Denver at the Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms for a 1954 Marilyn Monroe military ID photo and an Andy Warhol Golden Shoe collage. 
8pm -  GODS OF TENNIS    Solace for your post-Wimbledon let down, an encore of this three-part series. Episode 3 features Martina Navratilova and her rival Chris Evert. 
9pm -  SHAKESPEARE: RISE OF A GENIUS   An encore of the series that takes a deep dive into Shakespeare's life story. 
10pm  -  THE PUZZLE LADY   NEW   A rock star's visit sparks chaos in Bakerbury while Cora meets a mysterious suitor.



 

TUESDAY

7pm -  FINDING YOUR ROOTS     Exploring the Caribbean heritage of actors Liza Colon-Zayas and Delroy Lindo. 
8pm -  ONCE UPON A TIME IN SPACE   NEW   Part two of this series exploring the human stories of the space program looks at the Russian space station Mir. 
9pm -  LUCY WORSLEY'S HOLMES VS DOYLE   Exploring why Arthur Conan Doyle came to hate his most famous creation - Sherlock Holmes. 
10pm - POV The Dating Game   NEW    Three bachelors in China work with a dating coach as they try to overcome the overwhelming gender gap. 
 

 

 WEDNESDAY 

7pm - NATURE   Big Little Journeys: Home   This 3-part series explores the epic journeys small animals must make to find a home or a mate. 
8pm - NOVA  Chasing Pluto     Are we actually living inside a black hole? A mind-bending journey through theory. 
9pm -  BUGS THAT RULE THE WORLD  A multi-part series that looks at the crucial role bugs play on our planet. 
10pm  - ENSLAVED: THE LOST HISTORY OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE  NEW  The final episode looks at how slavery came to an end and the search for "The London" off the Cornish coast.
 

THURSDAY

7pm - SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES    Sister Boniface probes a deadly case when a murderous scarecrow terrorizes the Scarecrow Festival.
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉE  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - FATHER BROWN   Father Brown investigates when a medieval murder is committed at a battle re-enactment. 
8:45pm -BEHIND THE GLORY    LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  The stories behind the sports headlines.  Hosted by Lyn Rollins. 
9pm - SHERLOCK ON MASTERPIECE The mercurial Sherlock Holmes is back once more on British soil, as Doctor Watson and his wife, Mary, prepare for their biggest challenge yet: becoming parents.

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 - DR. JACK AND MISTER NICHOLSON   NEW   Jack Nicholson has redefined the notion of actor and remodeled the American cinema landscape.
9pm -  AMERICAN EXPERIENCE  Chasing the Moon   A two-part look at the early days of the space race. 
 

SATURDAY

7pm -  KEEPING UP APPEARANCES   Hyacinth works to blend in with "the locals" at the new weekend country place. 
7:30pm -  EVER DECREASING CIRCLES    Martin is incensed when Howard and Hilda are denied their right to use a public footpath by a local farmer.
8pm -  MISS FISHER'S MURDER MYSTERIES    NEW   Phryne's hunt for Murdock Foyle leads her to a bizarre reincarnation cult, inspired by Ancient Egypt. 
9pm - INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY  NEW    When an adopted baby is snatched from her crib, suspicion initially falls on the birth mothers, but then comes a ransom demand. 
10:30pm - AUSTIN CITY LIMITS   Country maverick Charley Crockett and Waxahatchee. 
 

SUNDAY

7pm -  PATIENCE   NEW   A monk is found dead, kneeling in prayer. Patience and Frankie investigate and secrets surface at the monastery.  Stream the entire season with LPB PASSPORT.   
8pm - GRANTCHESTER ON MASTERPIECE    NEW   While Alphy seeks redemption and renewed faith, Geordie's investigation into a local crook ignites a high-stakes siege. As tensions rise and shots are fired, courage, love, and sacrifice are pushed to their limits.  Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT.  
9pm -   DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 2 ON MASTERPIECE   In the finale, the family gathers at Downton Abbey for Christmas.   Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
10pm -  LPB PRESENTS CINÉMA FRANÇAIS Un Coeur en Hiver (A Heart in Winter)   A delicate study of love, detachment, and the quiet cruelty of emotional distance. In French with English subtitles so everyone can enjoy.