Nov./Dec. Highlights

JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS

Great Performances From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2023

Watch Sunday, Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV

Celebrate the new year with this annual classical music celebration featuring waltzes by Strauss from the opulent Musikverein hosted by PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville.

First Contact: An Alien Encounter

Watch Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV Mixing a fictional narrative with documentary interviews, "First Contact: An Alien Encounter" tells the dramatic story of an encounter with an extraterrestrial artifact and explores the new tools we have available in the search for life beyond earth.

Miss Scarlet and the Duke On Masterpiece, Season 3

Watch Sunday, Jan. 8 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV

Crack the case with private eye Eliza Scarlet, Victorian England's first-ever female sleuth, as she solves crimes with her partner and childhood friend, Detective Inspector William "The Duke" Wellington.

Vienna Blood, Season 3

Watch Sunday, Jan. 8 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV

A student of Sigmund Freud and an Austrian detective team up to solve some of the most mysterious and deadly cases in early 1900s Vienna.

Nature—Wildheart

Watch Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV

Resilient, strong and proud—the Scots pine tree is a symbol of Scotland. Standing firm against the assaults of a fickle climate, the Scots pine is at the center of a complex ecosystem offering a home to hundreds of other wildlife, from the iconic golden eagle to the feisty red squirrel.

Next at the Kennedy Center—The Roots

Watch Friday, Jan. 27 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV

Hip Hop legends “The Roots” give an electrifying performance during their residency at the Kennedy Center. Beyond the stage, the band endeavors to inspire others and explore the depths of their creative potential.

FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS

NOVA—Nazca Desert Mystery

Watch Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV

Who created the Nazca lines, one of archaeology's greatest enigmas, and why? Recent finds of longhidden lines and figures etched into the Peruvian desert offer new clues to the origins and purpose behind these giant desert symbols.

Antiques Roadshow— Vintage San Antonio, Hour 1

Watch Sunday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. on WCNY-TV

Travel with “Antiques Roadshow” to Texas for updated Season 12 appraisals including Chinese carved walnut shells, ca. 1910, a Polyphon music box & poster, ca. 1895, and a Tang Dynasty ceramic horse. Which find has nearly doubled in value?

Taken Hostage: An American Experience Special

Watch Monday, Nov. 14 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV

“Taken Hostage” explores the backstory of how America became mired in the Middle East, and the nation’s role in igniting the firestorm that has consumed the most strategically important part of the world for the last 40 years.

Next at the Kennedy Center

Watch Friday, Nov. 18 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV

“Next at the Kennedy Center” features five programs across the Center’s season, showcasing artists who are at the forefront of their disciplines and serve as culture bearers of the 21st Century.

Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies

Watch Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV

Marking the 100th anniversary of the unearthing of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, this ambitious film is a journey of exploration and discovery. Egyptian co-hosts Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad delve into the mysteries and unanswered questions about the boy king’s life.

Great Performances—Josh Groban's Great Big Radio City Show

Watch Friday, Nov. 25 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV

Experience the world-renowned baritone performing songs from many musical genres alongside several special guest stars including Cyndi Lauper, Denee Benton, New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck, and more.