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 "Foyle's War"
World War II has just begun, and Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen) is asked to serve his country by fighting crime along the southern coast of England, the expected target for the coming German invasion. With help from his enthusiastic driver Samantha (Honeysuckle Weeks) and dour assistant Paul (Anthony Howell), Foyle must solve four challenging cases.
Sundays at 9 p.m. beginning February 2
 Queen's Concerts: Party at the Palace
Despite her stoic demeanor, it seems Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who marks 51 years on the throne tomorrow, enjoys a good time. She celebrated her golden jubilee in 2002 with numerous gala events, including this concert featuring performances by such international superstars as Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, Tom Jones, Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson.
Wednesday, February 5 at 10 p.m.
 Failure to Protect: The Caseworker Files
Each year, some 200,000 children are removed from their homes following allegations of abuse or neglect. Who makes the decision to take a child away from his or her parents?
Frontline was granted unrestricted access to follow caseworkers in Maine's child welfare system as they deal with the excruciating dilemmas that confront them every day.
Thursday, February 6 at 10 p.m.
 Diamonds of War
Jewelry stores will be extra busy this Valentine's Day as eager suitors search for the perfect diamond ring for their sweethearts, but as investigative reporter Dominic Cunningham-Reid reveals in this National Geographic Special, many people risk life and limb to mine these precious stones. He also examines how the illegal diamond trade fueled a civil war in the African nation of Sierra Leone.
Tuesday, February 11 at 9 p.m.
 The Perilous Fight
Although many enduring images from World War II are in black and white, this war was the first to be documented extensively on color film. Martin Sheen narrates this series blending original color film footage, much of it never publicly screened, with compelling passages from diaries and letters to create a rare portrait of life on the battlefield and on the American home front.
Web Only: About the Color Footage
Wednesday, February 12 and 19 at 9 p.m.
 The White House: In Tune With History
Since the Marine Band first performed on New Year's Day 1801, the White House halls have been filled with a variety of music, from high art to homegrown. In honor of President's Day, this special features personal recollections from musicians who have performed at the White House through the years, including Isaac Stern and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Monday, February 17 at 10 p.m.
 The Pennsylvania Railroad
In the 1800s, the "Pennsy" was a giant of industry and transportation, moving people and goods across the country. By 1970 the billion-dollar company experienced the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history. Through interviews, film footage and still images captured by 19th-century photographer William Rau, this original WHYY production examines the railroad's lasting impact on our nation.
Monday, February 24 at 9 p.m.
 Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance
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Using breathtaking film footage and touching interviews, NOVA recounts the inspirational story of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who in 1914 set out with a crew aboard The Endurance in hopes of being the first expedition to cross the Antarctic continent. When pack ice crushed their ship, the men were left stranded for nearly two years, but thanks to Shackleton's heroic leadership, all the men survived.
Tuesday, February 25 at 9 p.m.
 Kiss Me, Kate
Brent Barrett, Rachel York, Nancy Anderson and Michael Berresse star in the Tony Award-winning revival of this classic show-within-a-show, the first since the musical's Broadway debut in 1948. Following the on and off-stage antics of two feuding romantic duos during a touring production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, the show features such catchy Cole Porter tunes as "Another Op'nin', Another Show" and "Wunderbar."
Wednesday, February 26 at 9 p.m.
 The Shakespeare Sessions
This unique program features new interpretations of Shakespeare's most famous scenes by such award-winning actors as Kevin Kline, Cynthia Nixon (pictured with David Hyde Pierce) and Liev Schreiber. The actors also join John Barton and Sir Peter Hall, founders of The Royal Shakespeare Company, to examine why the Bard's works continue to capture people's minds and hearts.
Thursday, February 27 at 9 p.m.
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