AN EVENING OF LOUISIANA HISTORY
LPB invites you to an evening celebrating two of Louisiana's most iconic stories as part of our year-long 50th Anniversary celebration.
A TALL ORDER: THE LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL
Saturday 6:00pm
This LPB original documentary offers a stunning look at the landmark that Huey Long envisioned and brought to life. With striking visuals and expert storytelling, the film explores the architects who designed its dramatic silhouette and the master artists who crafted its sculptures and reliefs, revealing the rich history and bold vision behind one of Louisiana’s most recognizable treasures.
HUEY LONG
Saturday 7:00pm
Immediately following, LPB is proud to present a rare rebroadcast of Huey Long, Ken Burns’ acclaimed portrait of Louisiana’s legendary and controversial leader. Produced with American Documentaries, Inc., WETA, and PBS—with LPB’s early support and collaboration—this landmark film remains one of Burns’ most defining works.
This finely crafted film by Ken Burns reveals a complex and comprehensive portrait of the man and the era, his politics and the power he so obsessively sought. Extensive archival footage and recollections by Louisianans who knew Long are juxtaposed with candid contemporary interviews with the late historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.; the late journalist I.F. Stone; and the late author Robert Penn Warren, whose magnificent novel All the King’s Men was inspired by the rise and fall of Huey Long.
While the documentary is currently available nationally through PBS Passport, LPB was granted exclusive broadcast rights, making this re-airing a unique experience for Louisiana viewers. For members of Friends of LPB, you can use your LPB PASSPORT extended streaming benefit to explore the Ken Burns Collection, a showcase of more than 40 acclaimed historical documentaries from Burns and his collaborators.
SUNDAY IS YOUR NEW DRAMA DESTINATION
Check out these three big premieres or binge with LPB PASSPORT
BRIAN AND MAGGIE
Sunday 7:00pm
It’s 1989. Journalist Brian Walden and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, once friends, sit down in what becomes one of the most infamous interviews of the century — a tense broadcast that helped reshape public opinion and mark the beginning of Thatcher’s political decline.
MAIGRET ON MASTERPIECE
Sunday 8:00pm
Maigret returns with a fresh, modern take on Georges Simenon’s legendary detective. Set in contemporary Paris, Chief Inspector Jules Maigret investigates high-stakes cases that test his sense of justice while forcing him to confront his own past.
THE GOLD ON MASTERPIECE
Sunday 9:00pm
Inspired by the real-life 1983 Brink’s-Mat robbery, this high-stakes drama follows one of the largest heists in British history—and its decades-long ripple effects. Packed with twists, ambition, and intrigue, The Gold unravels a web of criminals, investigators, and fortunes that changed lives forever.
THE GAME IS ON...AGAIN!
SHERLOCK ON MASTERPIECE
Fridays 10:00pm
Step back into the world of brilliant deductions and riveting mystery with the complete Sherlock series on LPB. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the iconic detective and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson, this critically acclaimed adaptation brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary stories to life with electrifying modern flair. From gripping cases to unforgettable characters, every thrilling moment is back for fans to enjoy—or discover for the first time.
In Season 1, Episode 1, A Study in Pink, modern day Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) teams up with former Army doctor John Watson (Martin Freeman) to solve a case of serial suicides. Using his deductive skill, Sherlock corners a killer who has mysterious powers over his victims.
EXPLORING THE BOUNTY OF LOUISIANA'S SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE
LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
Fridays 7:00pm
A New Orleans company is changing the lives of people with physical challenges. MakeGood provides devices like prosthetics and wheelchairs at low-cost thanks to 3d printing technology. LPB's Karen LeBlanc toured the facility to see how the company has helped over 3,000 families reclaim their independence and joy.
This week on "Louisiana: The State We're In" we're launching a new segment called Kwi Pa, Louisiana Creole for "Don't Cook That". Drake LeBlanc will highlight the bounty of the sportsman's paradise with dishes you may not find in five star restaurants but that embody Louisiana culture.
COACH DALE WEINER: FAITH AND FAMILY
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BEHIND THE GLORY: DALE WEINER
Thursday 8:45pm
He’s one of the winningest coaches in Louisiana high school football history. Coach Dale Weiner is proud of the stats he’s racked up in his 35-year career, but you’ll find that he most proud of the impact he's had on the athletes he's coached through the years, teaching them the values of faith and family.
Funding for this program is provided by Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, celebrating the charm, history, and culture of Louisiana's oldest city, and the Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting.
LOUISIANA COLLEGE FOOTBALL: WEEK SIX
GAME NOTES
Saturday 10:00am
LPB's Victor Howell and Scott Shanle look at college football in Louisiana in a way like never before. Game Notes features eleven Louisiana collegiate teams, from historic powerhouses to rising stars, covering six major conferences. Victor and Scott look at the day's matchups and offer pre-game insights.
POST GAME NOTES
Sunday 6:00pm
A wrap-up of the Louisiana college football weekend with post-game recaps and analysis.
GUMBO 101 WITH THE QUEEN OF CREOLE CUISINE
NOURISH: GUMBO 101 WITH CHEF LEAH CHASE
Monday 8:45pm
The LPB/PBS Digital Studios series comes to broadcast. In this short episode, what goes into an authentic Louisiana Gumbo?
In restaurants, kitchens, and cookbooks all over America, you find menu items masquerading as Louisiana Gumbo. So, how do you know it's the real thing? The iconic Queen of Creole Cuisine, New Orleans Chef Leah Chase has the scoop on gumbo. Watch this episode to make sure your next bowl is the real deal.
The inspiring rise of global opera star, Grace Bumbry. The African American Missouri native overcame racial barriers to triumph in her 1966 performance as "Carmen."
GREAT PERFORMANCES: THE MAGIC OF GRACE BUMBRY | FRIDAY 9:00PM
MONDAY
7pm -ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Head back to Raleigh for finds from 2009 including Andre Dugo Art Deco maquettes, a hobby horse, and German bisque Mickey Mouse figures.
8pm - DEATH IN PARADISE Selwyn struggles in the wake of his shocking shooting and the team rally's around him.
8:45pm - NOURISH Making authentic Louisiana Gumbo with iconic Chef Leah Chase.
9:00pm - GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL An abandoned baby strikes a personal chord with Ruby. Lydia is reacquainted with an aging artist.
9:45pm - GOOD KARMA HOSPITALRam clashes with Lydia when a medical case gets personal.
10:30pm - THE QUIET CAJUNSLOUISIANA SPECIAL FOCUS Louisiana's Acadiana region is home to one of the nation's largest known communities of people with Usher Syndrome. Meet two people living with the condition and the researchers working toward a cure.
TUESDAY
7pm - FINDING YOUR ROOTS The family trees of musician Ruben Blades and journalist Natalie Morales.
8pm - AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: HARD HAT RIOT Revisit New York in 1970, when student protestors against the Vietnam War violently clashed with construction workers, ushering in a new political and cultural divide that would redefine the American political landscape.
9:30pm - THE HISTORIC HBCU PHOTOGRAPH Recreating the iconic 1958 photograph "A Great Day in Harlem."
10pm -POV: PORCELAIN WAR As war ravages Ukraine, three artists choose to stay, armed with art, cameras, and for the first time, guns. A stunning tribute to the resilience, hope, and passion of ordinary people living through extraordinary times.
WEDNESDAY
7pm - BIG CATS 24/7: NEW BEGINNINGS The core of the Xudum Pride has fled south, but a group of its young females surprises the team in the north. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes the cheetah mother, Pobe, and Lediba, the leopard, struggles to provide for her ever-growing cub.
8pm -NOVA: HUMAN - NEANDERTHAL ENCOUNTERS Discover how Homo sapiens outlasted Neanderthals - and how they helped make us who we are today.
9pm -SACRED PLANET WITH GULNAZ KHAN: RECLAIMING PERU'S GLACIERS SERIES FINALE Gulnaz follows the ancient Inca and modern Catholic paths, confronting the Andes deglaciation. These spiritual traditions unite through engineering, pilgrimages, lawsuits, and prayer to face Peru's climate crisis.
10pm - MY LIFE IS MURDER Alexa must sort fact from fiction when a compulsive liar confesses to a murder at a high-end jeweler.
THURSDAY
7pm - FATHER BROWN Flambeau is stunned to find his estranged father at St Mary's, who has a dangerous mission in mind.
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉELPB SPECIAL FOCUS A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - THE MADAME BLANC MYSTERIES Jean and Dom help Caron solve a murder in a remote country mansion. A mysterious key could hold the solution, but what does it open?
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORYLPB SPECIAL FOCUSDale Weiner, one of the winningest coaches in Louisiana sports history.
9pm - BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES A multiple beneficiary will appears to be related to the death of a cyclist. The inheritance concerns a large amount of farm property, and the members of the scheme keep turning up dead.
FRIDAY
7pm - LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE INLPB 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 - GHOST STORIES Just in time for spooky season. A radio presenter soon realizes that elements of his past aren't as dead and buried as he perhaps hoped.
8:30pm - ART ROCKS! THE SERIESLPB SPECIAL FOCUSSpotlighting Louisiana artists, performers, culture, literature, and history and sharing them across the country.
9pm - GREAT PERFORMANCES: THE MAGIC OF GRACE BUMBRY Discover Grace Bumbry's inspiring rise to global opera fame. Spotlighting her historic performances, the film explores the racial barriers she overcame to triumph in her 1966 performance as "Carmen."
10pm - SHERLOCK ON MASTERPIECE Catch the series from the beginning! In A Study in Pink, an unidentified woman, dressed in pink, turns up murdered in an abandoned building.
SATURDAY
6pm - A TALL ORDER: THE LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL LPB SPECIAL FOCUS This LPB documentary offers an extraordinary look at the Louisiana State Capitol building unlike anything seen before. From the visionary architects to the master artists who crafted its sculptures, reliefs, and other intricate details, this is a look at the iconic landmark and Huey Long's realized dream.
7pm -HUEY LONGLPB SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATION In honor of our 50th Anniversary, LPB received special permission to share this early documentary from Ken Burns with Louisiana audiences.
8:30pm - THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: AN INSIDE LOOK Get a look at what's coming next from Ken Burns and his team.
9pm - MS. FISHER'S MODERN MURDER MYSTERIESWhen the head chef at an international culinary school gets a cleaver to the back, Samuel's former sister-in-law-the business partner of the victim-lands in hot water.
10:30pm - AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Groundbreaking singer, songwriter and producer Finneas takes center stage with songs from his solo outing For Cryin' Out Loud! The ten-time Grammy-winning hitmaker dazzles with highlights and new gems detailing his sonic journey in a revelatory hour.
SUNDAY
6pm - POST GAME NOTESLPB SPECIAL FOCUSA wrap-up of the football weekend in Louisiana with post-game recaps and analysis.
7pm - BRIAN AND MAGGIELIMITED SERIES PREMIERE After resigning as a Labour MP, Brian Walden is hired to front a heavyweight political program dedicated to the long-form interview. His first guest: Leader of the Opposition Margaret Thatcher. An unlikely friendship develops. Binge the two-part series with your LPB PASSPORT benefit from Friends of LPB.
8pm-MAIGRET ON MASTERPIECESERIES PREMIEREFollow Maigret as he investigates a series of bank robberies plaguing Paris. Ignoring his superior's orders, he turns his attention to the brutal murder of a burglar, but Maigret's choice to juggle both cases puts his career in jeopardy. Binge the entire series with your LPB PASSPORT benefit from Friends of LPB.
9pm - THE GOLD ON MASTERPIECESERIES PREMIERESix armed men steal gold from the Brink's-Mat security depot and scramble to find ways to dispose of the bullion. DCI Brian Boyce sets up a task force to investigate. Binge the entire series with your LPB PASSPORT benefit from Friends of LPB.
10pm - POST GAME NOTESLPB SPECIAL FOCUSA wrap-up of the football weekend in Louisiana with post-game recaps and analysis.
NEW THRILLS ARRIVE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
MOLLY OF DENALI
Wednesday 2pm
You're invited to a Qyah Halloween this Wednesday, with an all-new Halloween-themed episode of Molly of Denali. In Halloween Party Panic, Molly helps Jake, who is a non-Native, properly dress up as an Indigenous hero for Halloween.
Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI® series and its educational resources. Molly of Denali is designed to help kids ages 4-8 develop knowledge and skills for interacting with informational texts through video content, interactive games, and real-world activities. A foundational aspect of literacy education, informational texts are designed to convey information, and include written words, images, and oral language.
DEADLINE AND DRAWING THIS WEEK
POWER ON RAFFLE
DEADLINE TO ENTER: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 AT 11:59PM
WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED NEXT FRIDAY AT THE END OF LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
