TV Schedule for PBS (WTTW2) Chicago, IL Prime

Thomas Jefferson Life/Liberty: Our Sacred Honor

Filmmaker Ken Burns tells the story of Thomas Jefferson, beginning with his youth in the Virginia wilderness and his early political career.

Thomas Jefferson Liberty: The Age of Experiments/The Pursuit of Happiness

Jefferson's terms as secretary of state and vice president, and his election to the presidency; the highs and lows of Jefferson's retirement to Monticello.

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Phyllis Logan and Kevin McNally

Traveling in classic cars in Kent, "Downton Abbey" Phyllis Logan visits the impressive collection of a controversial conservationist, while "Pirates of The Caribbean" Kevin McNally reveals just how much he knows about the universe.

Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie Agatha

Locations include Burgh Island and Greenway House; biographer Laura Thompson discusses Christie's mysterious disappearance in 1926.

Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie Miss Marple

Getting to know the real Miss Marple at locations across London and Devon and what inspired Christie to create the character.

Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie Poirot

Stepping into Hercule Poirot's shoes in London and Devon; Alan takes part in a performance of "Witness for the Prosecution."

The Green Planet Desert Worlds

Exploring the hostile world of the desert and how plants survive by using weapons, camouflage and surprising alliances with animals.

Nature American Arctic

Following the planet's longest land-animal migration on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the northeastern corner of Alaska.

NOVA Rise of the Rockets

Private companies develop new ways to allow for more human activity in space; NASA builds a rocket that goes far beyond Earth.

Les Stroud's Wild Harvest Maple & Milkweed

Maple trees and a sugar shack lead to maple syrup.

MotorWeek 2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid New

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid; Volkswgen Tiguan; tech tips; a Porsche "Quick Spin."

Ask This Old House Attic Insulation; Asphalt Parking Spot

Insulating an attic; irrigation repairs; adding an asphalt parking spot.

Ask This Old House Transition Garden; Granite Post Sign

Planting a sun and shade garden; the importance of gutter downspouts; adding street visibility to a farm by remounting an original farm sign and engraving an 1800s granite post.

Antiques Roadshow Wags to Riches

A 1965 Charles Schulz Peanuts strip; a Julius Adam II "Kitten Symphony" oil; a Jamie Wyeth portrait of Andy Warhol with his dog.

Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Winter Magic

Host Jeff Wilson explores the Swiss rail system with rides on the InterCity line, the Bernina Express, the Glacier Express and the GoldenPass Panoramic train.

Rick Steves Experiencing Europe

Rick Steves presents essential skills for smart travel in Europe, from itinerary planning to avoiding crowds.

Austin City Limits Rodrigo y Gabriela Featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra

Grammy Award-winning guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela perform with the 30-piece Austin Symphony Orchestra.

The Caverns Sessions Armchair Boogie

Bluegrass at full throttle with the quartet Armchair Boogie from Madison, Wis.

My Music With Rhiannon Giddens Joy Clark

Lyrical guitarist Joy Clark, a rising singer-songwriter on the Americana music scene.

Antiques Roadshow Wags to Riches

A 1965 Charles Schulz Peanuts strip; a Julius Adam II "Kitten Symphony" oil; a Jamie Wyeth portrait of Andy Warhol with his dog.