CIRCUS
Follows one season of the Big Apple Circus. PBS, 6 hours.
HALF THE SKY
Based on the book by New York Times writers Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, this four-part series examines the positive influence of women in developing countries. PBS, 6 hours.
CARRIER
Documenting a six-month deployment on the U.S. aircraft carrier Nimitz. PBS, 10 hours, Emmy award for cinematography.
CANCER
Based on The Emperor of All Maladies and produced by Ken Burns, this series explores history, personal stories, and the latest science. PBS, 6 hours.
A PATH APPEARS
The second series with Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn examines the positive influence of women in the U.S. and abroad. PBS, 4 hours.
KEHINDE WILEY
Featuring the New York–based artist’s latest project of portraits as they unfold. PBS, 1 hour.
A PORTRAIT OF ROBERT FRANK
The photographer, best known for his book The Americans, is profiled. ITV, 1 hour.
MOMENTS IN TIME
Ten-part series combining archaeological investigation and historical reenactments, presented by James Woods. Discovery, 10 hours.
DNA
Explores the discovery and research of DNA. PBS, 5 hours.
RIDDLE OF THE DESERT MUMMIES
The mystifying discovery of Caucasian mummies in northwestern China. Discovery, 1 hour.
SECRETS OF THE HUMPBACK WHALE
Photographed in Hawaii and Alaska. Discovery, 1 hour.
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, BEYOND DARWIN
About the 1995 scientific expedition. Discovery, 2 hours.
LOST CIVILIZATIONS
Two programs from the ten-part historical series. NBC, 10 hours.
D.E.A.
A six-part series on the Drug Enforcement Agency. BBC, 6 hours.
RONNIE WOOD
Portrait of the Rolling Stones guitarist’s second passion: painting. ITV, 1 hour.