TWO MASTERPIECE FINALES THIS WEEK PLUS A LOOK AT WHAT'S COMING NEXT

MAIGRET ON MASTERPIECE
Season Finale
Sunday 8:00pm

Tragedy strikes in Saint-Fiacre, shocking Maigret to the core and driving him to uncover the deceit that ruined Sophie's life. Back in Paris, his conversations with the killer lead to terrifying consequences, putting Madame Maigret in grave danger.

THE GOLD ON MASTERPIECE
Series Finale
Sunday 9:00pm

Some of the criminals are found innocent and others are convicted, but the police realize the gold was split after the robbery. Their work must continue.

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WHAT'S NEXT FROM MASTERPIECE

THE GREAT ESCAPER ON MASTERPIECE

Coming Sunday, November 23 at 8:00pm

The Great Escaper tells the true story of Bernard Jordan, who made global headlines in the summer of 2014. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.

Michael Caine and the late, two-time Oscar® winner Glenda Jackson star as Bernard Jordan and his wife, Rene. Bernie’s adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene. While Bernie is on his trip to Normandy, Rene recalls their younger days and falling in love during World War II.

UNCOVER THE SECRET WORLD OF BIG-CITY PIGEONS

NATURE: THE PIGEON HUSTLE

Wednesday 7:00pm

With a world population of hundreds of millions, feral pigeons are our most familiar neighbors. They have been an ever-present companion to people for millennia, yet despite such familiarity, there’s still so much we don’t know about the remarkable, resilient pigeon.

Follow in the footsteps of London and New York’s pigeon flocks to uncover their secret world. Witness the challenges of city life and how the humble pigeon has overcome them!

NEW CRIMES TO SOLVE WITH NEW EPISODES

DEATH IN PARADISE

Season 14 Premiere
Monday 8:00pm

Welcome back to the idyllic island of Saint Marie. You might mistake it for paradise until you see the murder rate!

This season we have a new detective inspector - Londoner Mervin Wilson. In this first episode, the team anticipates a new recruit as Mervin prepares to leave the island. Before departing, Mervin investigates a young man's murder in a ravine. The victim leaves behind a mysterious message, complicating the case.

INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY

Series Premiere
Saturday 9:00pm

Inspector George Gently is a British crime drama series, loosely based on the novels written by Alan Hunter. Martin Shaw stars as Inspector George Gently, an incorruptible cop transplanted from London to the North East of England in the mid-1960s. Lee Ingleby stars as DS John Bacchus, Gently’s young protégé. The setting is centered in New Castle upon Tyne, North Umberland and County Durham.
The series is gritty, atmospheric, and deeply human.

SEAN CONNERY VS JAMES BOND

Tuesday 7:00pm

In 1963, a young newcomer burst onto the screen as James Bond in Dr. No, the first episode of a saga destined to become legendary. His name? Connery. Sean Connery. While the role brought him fame, it also became a burden as he sought to break free from the 007 image to pursue more complex characters.

Stick around for another battle to break free!

LUCY WORSLEY'S HOLMES VS. DOYLE
Tuesday 8:00pm
Without Sherlock Holmes, can Arthur Conan Doyle become the hero of his own story?

NOURISH: GULLAH GEECHEE FOOD TRADITIONS
LPB Special Focus
Monday 8:45pm

A “Homecoming” is a special Southern gathering that brings together friends and family who have dispersed across the globe and reconnects them over a special meal. For this episode of Nourish • PBS, the Gullah Geechee food traditions and culture of low-country, South Carolina take center stage. Make sure you come hungry!

GAME NOTES
Saturday 10am
Get pregame insights with Victor Howell and Scott Shanle, covering 11 Louisiana college football programs from six different conferences.

POST GAME NOTES
Sunday 6pm
A wrap-up of the Louisiana college football weekend with post-game recaps and analysis.

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN

LPB Special Focus
Friday 7:00pm

The holidays are fast approaching and for many struggling families, it's a particularly stressful time. With SNAP benefits in limbo and food banks dealing with fewer donations, safety nets aren't as available. We'll explore ways you can help.

WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN. THIS WEEK ON LPB

A SPECIAL TWO-PART SERIES FROM NOVA - OPERATION SPACE STATION

The size of a football field, the International Space Station hurtles around Earth at 17,000 mph, shielding its astronauts from the most hostile environment humans have ever endured. After 25 years of continuous human presence in space, astronauts and Mission Control insiders reveal the most terrifying moments aboard this remarkable orbiting laboratory, where a single mistake could prove fatal. From ammonia leaks, meteor strikes, and docking disasters, to spacewalk horrors, potentially lethal showers of space junk, and the moment the entire ISS backflipped out of control, follow life-or-death dramas unfolding 250 miles above our planet – and the human ingenuity and teamwork that save the day. Part two airs next Wednesday.

NOVA: OPERATION SPACE STATION - HIGH RISK BUILD | WEDNESDAY 8:00PM

MONDAY

7pm - ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Finds that bring out the kid in all of us including a traveling puppet show from 1870, a toy cradle & doll, and a 1993 Air Jordan sneaker display.
8pm -DEATH IN PARADISE SEASON PREMIERE It's all surf, sand, and tropical paradise until someone gets murdered... AGAIN!
8:45pm - NOURISH A Gullah Geechee "homecoming" tradition.
9pm - GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL A building collapses in Barco and the team are stretched to the limit.
9:45pm -GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL Ruby and Gabriel intervene in a dispute between two fishermen and Lydia faces a difficult dilemma when her former mentor asks for her help.

TUESDAY

7pm - SEAN CONNERY VS. JAMES BOND Explore the remarkable journey of the most iconic Scottish actor in Hollywood through exclusive archival footage.
8pm - LUCY WORSLEY'S HOLMES VS. DOYLE How Sir Arthur Conan Doyle desired to distance himself from his most famous creation - Sherlock Holmes.
9pm - FRONTLINE The Rise of Germany's New Right An investigation into how far-right leaders in Germany have risen to the brink of power. Reporter Evan Williams examines the reasons behind the surge in support for their brand of hardline nationalist politics, and the roles of Russia and the U.S.

WEDNESDAY

7pm -NATURE The Pigeon Hustle Uncover the secret world of New York and London's resilient pigeon flocks.
8pm -NOVA Operation Space StationTWO-PART SERIES The most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.
9pm - SECRETS OF THE DEAD The Princes in the Tower Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.
10pm -MISS AUSTEN ON MASTERPIECE Through her feverish delirium, Cassandra guards Jane's letters from Mary Austen.

THURSDAY

7pm - FATHER BROWN Sullivan asks for Father Brown's help when Mrs Devine's son Eddie is framed for murder.
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉE LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - WHITSTABLE PEARL Mike investigates the death of a diabetic estate agent.
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORY LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Featuring insightful interviews, this short interview series brings you the stories that transcend the sport. Hosted by Lyn Rollins.
9pm - BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES The rugby team arrives to the pitch for practice only to find the coach already there...dead and tied to the goalpost.

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 - GREAT PERFORMANCES Tiler Peck: Suspending Time Follow acclaimed ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury to reclaim her place on stage and debut her own choreography with New York City Ballet, revealing the resilience and artistry behind a modern-day prima ballerina.

9pm -RESTLESS: BEING PAUL NEWMAN The life of the "perfect Hollywood star."
10pm -SHERLOCK ON MASTERPIECE In what may be the climatic case of his career, Sherlock faces Moriarty's diabolical plot to "get Sherlock," which begins innocently enough when the criminal mastermind breaks into the Crown Jewels. As the scheme unfolds, Moriarty poses the "final problem," and a tabloid reporter reveals the "shocking truth" about the great detective.

SATURDAY

7pm -LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE Compo chooses to appear on a local television programme with his Maurice Chevalier impersonation in an effort to woo Nora Batty, but regrettably also assumes it's a good idea to bring along his lucky ferret.
7:30pm - KEEPING UP APPEARANCES Hyacinth is at her wit's end, what with the charity shop, Councilor Nugent, Rose's love life and her Daddy! Can she cope?
8pm - TWENTY TWELVE History gets in the way of progress for the Olympic committee.
8:30pm - THE CLEANER Wicky visits a social media influencer with millions of followers and an unhealthy obsession with the 1980s.
9pm - INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY Embittered by the hit-and-run murder of his wife, Gently plans to collect his pension and fade into a lonely retirement. But after learning the whereabouts of his wife's killer -- the sadistic criminal mastermind Joe Webster -- Gently sets off for Northumbria, bent on justice.
10:30pm - AUSTIN CITY LIMITS ACL salutes the 50th Anniversary of iconic Austin blues club Antone's and the series' own history of showcasing blues in a supercharged hour featuring an all-star line-up with Jimmie Vaughan, Kingfish, Bobby Rush, Sue Foley and Big Bill Morganfield.

SUNDAY

6pm - POST GAME NOTES LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A wrap-up of the football weekend in Louisiana with post-game recaps and analysis.
7pm - MISS AUSTEN ON MASTERPIECE Cassandra uncovers the truth about Isabella and Lidderdale's past. Dinah makes a reckless decision. Upon arriving back at Chawton, Cassandra takes a final step to protect Jane's legacy.
8pm-MAIGRET ON MASTERPIECE SEASON FINALE Tragedy strikes in Saint-Fiacre, shocking Maigret to the core and driving him to uncover the deceit that ruined Sophie's life. Back in Paris, his conversations with the killer lead to terrifying consequences, putting Madame Maigret in grave danger. Binge the entire series with your LPB PASSPORT benefit from Friends of LPB.
9pm - THE GOLD ON MASTERPIECE SEASON FINALESome of the criminals are found innocent, and others are convicted, but the case is far from over. The police make a shocking discovery. What exactly have they uncovered? Binge the entire series with your LPB PASSPORT benefit from Friends of LPB.
10pm - POST GAME NOTES LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A wrap-up of the football weekend in Louisiana with post-game recaps and analysis.

THANKFUL TOGETHER PLAY & LEARN
Stream now on LPB YouTube

🍂 Get ready for a heartwarming celebration of gratitude and togetherness! 💛 In this special Thankful Together episode, families come together to create Thankful Trees and write Thankful Notes that remind us of all the little things that make life sweet. We even make our own homemade butter 🧈 and share a cozy story time with “A Coat of Many Colors” by Dolly Parton 🎶📖 — a beautiful reminder that love and kindness are what truly make us rich.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Gather your family, grab some craft supplies, and join the LPB Education team for hands-on fun, heartfelt moments, and simple ways to spark gratitude at home. ✨ Watch, create, and celebrate thankfulness together! ✨

SIGNS OF FALL
We might have gotten a little taste of Fall last week, but even if the temps didn't stick around there are still signs of the changing season all around. Download and print out this simple worksheet and take it with you on your next walk around.