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What's on TV 12 this month...


Sunday, February 3

12:15 AM Black Adder

1:00 AM The Prisoner

2:00 AM The Prisoner

3:00 AM The Prisoner

4:00 AM The Prisoner

5:00 AM The Prisoner

6:00 AM The Prisoner

7:00 AM The Bookworm Bunch "Timothy Goes to School," Marvin the Tap Dancing Horse," "Seven Little Monsters" and "George Shrinks" [CC]

9:00 AM Arthur [CC]

9:30 AM DragonFly TV

10:00 AM Right on the Money

10:30 AM Health Diary

11:00 AM To the Contrary

11:30 AM Tony Brown's Journal

12:00 PM Healthweek [CC]

12:30 PM Religion and Ethics Newsweekly [CC]

1:00 PM McLaughlin Group

1:30 PM Prince William: Royal Teenager Behind the Headlines
The program is an intimate look at the life of the oft-photographed royal teen, who is in line to become the king of England. [CC] (R/Wed., 6th, 11 p.m.)

2:30 PM Movie "Victor/Victoria" (1982)
Julie Andrews stars as an unsuccessful singer in Depression-era Paris who becomes famous by playing a man impersonating a woman. James Garner and Robert Preston also star.

4:45 PM Movie "Doctor Zhivago" (1965)
Omar Sharif and Julie Christie star in this epic film about a young Russian doctor and intellectual who is caught up in the fury of the Bolshevik Revolution.

8:00 PM Nature "Horses"
The relationship between humans and these faithful and tireless creatures throughout history is examined. [CC]

9:00 PM Reverend Leon Sullivan: A Principled Man
Ossie Davis narrates the story of the influential Philadelphia preacher, civil rights activist and teacher who played a role in ending apartheid in South Africa. [CC]

10:00 PM American Experience "Scottsboro: An American Tragedy"
The film examines the momentous events surrounding the 1931 trial of nine black men falsely accused of rape. [CC][DVS]

11:30 PM Super Commercials
Experts examine how commercials, especially the ones shown during tonight's Super Bowl game, attempt to "engineer us mentally." [CC]

Monday, February 4

12:00 AM Eastenders

1:00 AM Literary Visions

2:00 AM Discovering Psych.

3:00 AM Western Tradition I

4:00 AM Portrait of a Family

5:00 AM Intro to Marketing

6:00 AM Destinos I

6:30 AM There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

6:00 PM The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer [CC]

7:00 PM The Nightly Business Report [CC]

7:25 PM Are You Being Served?
"Heir Apparent" Old Mr. Grace is convinced that Mr. Humphries is his long-lost son. [CC]

8:00 PM Antiques Roadshow "Tucson, AZ" Part 2 of 2
Collectors bring a eclectic array of treasures, including a silver tea service and a Persian rug for appraisal. [CC] (R/Sat., 9th, noon)

9:00 PM Masterpiece Theatre "Bertie & Elizabeth"
The drama about the life and love of England's George VI and Queen Elizabeth, now the Queen Mother, is set against the backdrop of major national and world events. [CC][DVS]

11:00 PM In the Life "God & Hollywood"
The program examines the lives of gay Muslims, profiles Oscar-winning producer Alan Ball and features commentary by Tony Award-winning actor Harvey Fierstein. [CC]

Tuesday, February 5

12:00 AM Charlie Rose

1:00 AM Economics USA

2:00 AM Seasons of Life

3:00 AM Belief & Believers

4:00 AM American Adventure

5:00 AM Taking the Lead

6:00 AM French in Action I

6:30 AM There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

6:00 PM The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer [CC]

7:00 PM The Nightly Business Report [CC]

7:25 PM As Time Goes By
The gang heads to the country for the weekend. [CC]

8:00 PM NOVA "Secrets, Lies and Atomic Spies"
Startling evidence suggests that Soviet spies penetrated deep into America's secrets, including the Manhattan Project, during the 1940s. [CC][DVS] (R/Fri., 8th, 10 p.m.)

9:00 PM The Secret Life of the Brain
"The Adult Brain: To Think By Feeling" Part 4 of 5 Scientists study a stroke victim and someone who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder to learn how to treat depression. Concludes Tue., 12th at 9 p.m. [CC][SD]

10:00 PM Bill Moyers Reports: Trading Democracy
The special reveals how corporations are using an obscure provision in the North American Free Trade Agreement to challenge laws aimed at protecting the environment. [CC]

11:00 PM The Secret Life of the Brain
"The Teenage Brain: A World of Their Own" Part 3 of 5 Scientists studying teenagers' brains find that they are indeed a work in progress. Postponed from last month due to State of the Union Address. [CC][SD]

Wednesday, February 6

12:00 AM Charlie Rose

1:00 AM It's Strictly Buisness

2:00 AM By the Numbers

3:00 AM Sociological Imagination

4:00 AM Something Ventured

5:00 AM World of Chemistry

6:00 AM Destinos II

6:30 AM There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:25 PM Last of the Summer Wine
"Perfection, My Name is Ridley" Compo, Clegg and Truly must hear about the wonderful Mr. Ridley.

8:00 PM American Family "La Llorona" Part 1 of 2
The wife of an illegal Guatemalan immigrant seeks Nina's help when her husband is deported. Continues next Wed. at 8 p.m. [CC][HD]

9:00 PM The Queen's Story
On the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne of Great Britain, interviews, photos and film footage reveal the character and motivation of the very private Queen Elizabeth II. [CC]

11:00 PM Prince William: Royal Teenager Behind the Headlines
The program is an intimate look at the life of Queen Elizabeth's young grandson, who is in line to become the king of England. [CC]

Thursday, February 7

12:00 AM Charlie Rose

1:00 AM World of Abnormal Psychology

2:00 AM Voices in Democracy

3:00 AM Against All Odds

4:00 AM Examined Life

5:00 AM Western Tradition

6:00 AM French in Action

6:30 AM There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:25 PM Keeping Up Appearances
Hyacinth borrows a holiday cottage in the country. [CC]

8:00 PM Talk to the PA State Representatives
The State Senators

9:00 PM Escape! Because Accidents Happen "Fire"
Safety features we take for granted, such as sprinklers, fire hydrants and evacuation drills are the result of lessons learned after horrible tragedies. [CC]

10:00 PM American Porn
Frontline examines the legal battles that threaten companies and individuals involved in AmericaÕs multi-billion dollar porn industry. Extreme viewer discretion advised. [CC]

11:00 PM The Ground Beneath Our Feet: Virginia History Since the Civil War
Massive Resistance Participants discuss Virginia's 1950s policy of closing public schools to avoid racial desegregation. [CC]

Friday, February 8

12:00 AM Charlie Rose

1:00 AM Business & the Law

2:00 AM Faces of Culture

3:00 AM Western Tradition

4:00 AM America in Perspective

5:00 AM Western Tradition

6:00 AM Egg: The Arts Show

6:30 AM There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

6:00 PM The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer [CC]

7:00 PM Nightly Business Report [CC]

7:25 PM Bargain Hunt "Epsom in Surrey"

8:00 PM NOW with Bill Moyers [CC]

9:00 PM Washington Week in Review [CC]

9:30 PM Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser [CC]

10:00 PM NOVA "Secrets, Lies and Atomic Spies"
Startling evidence suggests that Soviet spies penetrated deep into America's secrets, including the Manhattan Project, during the 1940s. [CC][DVS]

11:00 PM The Ed Sullivan Show
The Jackson Five, George Carlin, Roger Williams, a "smart" chimp and many others perform.

11:30 PM Senior Year "My Name is Unity"
An African-American student organizes a summit to discuss issues faced by black male students. Continues next Fri. at 11:30 p.m. [CC]

Saturday, February 9

12:00 AM Charlie Rose

1:00 AM American Cinema

2:00 AM Ethics in America

3:00 AM Nutrition

4:00 AM A Writer's Exchange

5:00 AM Dealing with Diversity

6:00 AM Read, Write & Research

7:00 AM Sesame Street [CC]

8:00 AM Plaza Sesamo

8:30 AM Redwall "Ironbeak" [CC]

9:00 AM Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series "A Walk in His Shoes" [CC]

9:30 AM The Victory Garden [CC]

10:00 AM This Old House [CC]

10:30 AM Hometime "Lodge-Style Log Home Reprise: Trim Outs" [CC]

11:00 AM New Yankee Workshop "Adirondack Loveseat" [CC]

11:30 AM Bargain Hunt "Stoneleigh in Warwickshire"

12:00 PM Antiques Roadshow UK "Tucson, AZ" Part 2 of 2 [CC]

1:00 PM New Jewish Cuisine "Desserts" [CC]

1:30 PM America's Test Kitchen "Fudge Brownies & More" [CC]

2:00 PM Christina Cooks "The Joy of Sexy Food" [CC]

2:30 PM Michael Chiarello's Napa "Choc Full of Chocolate" [CC]

3:00 PM Jacques Pepin Celebrates! "Valentine Surprise" [CC]

3:30 PM Flavors of America with Chef Jim Coleman "Hershey, PA: Chocolate Town Meal"

4:00 PM Ciao Italia "Perfect Cookies" [CC]

4:30 PM Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen "A Light Dinner of Sole" [CC]

5:00 PM Rick Steves' Europe "Germany's Black Forest and Cologne" [CC]

5:30 PM New Yankee Workshop "Canopy Bed" [CC] (R/Sat., 16th, 11 a.m.)

6:00 PM This Old House [CC] (R/Sat., 16th, 10 a.m.)

6:30 PM Hometime "Lodge-Style Home Reprise: Decorative Plaster" [CC] (R/Sat., 16th, 10:30 a.m.)

7:00 PM The Lawrence Welk Show
"Favorite Love Songs" Host: Anacani.

8:00 PM The Ed Sullivan Show
Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke, Douglas Fairbanks and Tom Jones are among the featured performers. (R/Fri., 15th, 11 p.m.)

9:00 PM A Century Of Black Cinema
This absorbing journey traces the legacy of African Americans in film from the earliest days of celluloid up through recent times with interviews and clips from prominent movies. [CC]

10:50 PM Movie "Carmen Jones" (1945)
Dorothy Dandridge stars as the flirtatious Carmen in an adaptation of Bizet's famous opera. The all-black cast includes Harry Belafonte and Pearl Bailey.

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