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And don't miss out on our DW Highlights (shown below), airing on our second channel 24.2.

 

BEGINS Sunday, January 19  7:00PM

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Pioneers of Television

More than 200 stars bring their stories to life in the Emmy-nominated documentary series. Each episode melds compelling new interviews with irresistible clips to offer a fresh take on TV's biggest celebrities.

Saturdays in January  8:00PM

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Austin City Limits

Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. The only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts, the nation's highest award for artistic excellence.

Fridays in January  7:00PM

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America's Test Kitchen

Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison head into the test kitchen to bring viewers equipment reviews, taste tests, and recipes for the home cook. The skilled duo lead a team of test cooks that viewers have come to love and trust.

 

Wednesdays in January   8:00PM

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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries

Detective Phryne Fisher uses her wit and pistol to fight injustice in 1920s Melbourne, seeking justice for the vulnerable while pursuing answers about her sister’s disappearance.

Tuesdays in January  10:00PM

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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

With humor, wisdom, and compassion Gates takes guests and millions of viewers deep into the past to reveal the connections that bind us all.

Thursdays in January  8:00PM

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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Two celebrities hit the road in classic cars for a tour through Great Britain. With antiques experts by their sides, they search the local stores for treasures.

A KEN BURNS DOCUMENTARY

Frank Lloyd Wright

This two-part documentary explores the life of one of America's greatest architects—hated by some, worshipped by others and ignored by many.


Using archival photographs, live cinematography, interviews, newsreel footage and home movies, watch the story of Wright's turbulent life and his extraordinary professional career.


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Deutsche Welle

Highlights

DW airs on our second channel, WQPT 24.2.

Deutsche Welle is Germany's international broadcaster promoting understanding between cultures and peoples.

Download our January 2024 DW Schedule. (DW's schedule grid is listed in UTC time, simply subtract 5 hours to get Central Time.)

 

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Airing Now and available on YouTube

Chinese Overcapacity and the Global South

Chemnitz, European Capital of Culture 2025, aims to redefine itself as vibrant and welcoming under “C the Unseen,” challenging stereotypes of extremism as inauguration day approaches. Will it succeed as a European cultural hub?

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Stream now on YouTube

The Chasm Between Rich and Poor

The gap between rich and poor continues to widen in many developed nations. The result: more and more people are finding themselves homeless, with women making up the fastest growing affected group.

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Begins Thursday, January 26  7:15PM

Fake Steak

Industrial livestock farming causes 15% of emissions, strains land and water, and fuels antibiotic resistance. Alternatives to traditional meat are emerging. The film explores what was once considered science fiction, might now be a viable solution.

 

Great American Recipe

Weathered

American Experience

PBS NewsHour

Antiques Roadshow

Henry Louis Gates Jr.

 

The Marlow Murder Club

Big Cats

Big Cats 247

Outside Beyond the Lens

Miss Fishers

All Creatures Great & Small

Great Performances

Milk Street My Family Recipe

Independent Lens

Frontline

Nature

Wolf Hall

The Cities

Quad Cities Gospel

Your Dutch Friend

Wharton

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