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Sneak Preview
What's on TV12 in February?
By Jamila Trindle
 The Forsyte Saga II
Follow the lives and loves of the next generation of the Forsyte family in this new five-part sequel to The Forsyte Saga, which was hailed by television critics as one of the best miniseries of 2003. Based on John Galsworthy's novel and set two decades later in the midst of the Roaring Twenties, old family secrets will come to bear on the innocent young romance between two teenage Forsyte cousins, Fleur and Jon, turning their nuptials into an ordeal akin to that of Romeo and Juliet. Reprising their roles as Soames, Irene, and Young Jolyon are Damien Lewis, Gina McKee and Rupert Graves.
Sundays at 9 p.m. beginning February 8
 The Medici: Godfathers of The Renaissance
This two-part series chronicles the rise to power of the family that sparked the European Renaissance, reawakening the classical learning of the past and profoundly influencing nearly every facet of Western culture. Using dramatic reenactments, the series brings the influential members of the Medici family to life, examining how they ruled Florence and used their charm, patronage, skill, duplicity and ruthlessness to amass unparalleled wealth and unprecedented power, eventually helping to bring Europe out of the ravages of the Dark Ages.
Wednesday, February 11 and 18 at 9 p.m.
 Judy Garland: By Myself
In this new American Masters profile, Judy Garland tells her story in her own words through never-before-seen rehearsal footage, rare outtakes, and recordings Garland made in preparation for writing her autobiography -- a book that was never published. With unprecedented and unlimited access to the MGM archives, this special goes far beyond the on-screen personality millions came to adore through the singer's films, television appearances and concerts to reveal all the complexities of Garland's tumultuous personal life and career.
Sunday, February 25 at 9 p.m.
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