WHRO-TV March 2016 Highlights Finding Your Roots, Season 3 “The Long Way Home” Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Discover how actress Julianna Marguiles, author Azar Nafisi and Chef Lidia Bastianich are bound together by their ancestors’ singular and deeply human desire to preserve their most cherished traditions. Space Men: American Experience Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Meet the pioneering Air Force scientists and pilots whose Project Manhigh, which collected data about the biological and technical factors required to support human activity in space, laid the groundwork for the US space program. Frontline “Poor Kids” Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Follow three young girls growing up amidst their families’ struggles against financial ruin. FRONTLINE presents an unflinching, revealing exploration of what poverty means to the one in five American children living below the poverty line. Super Tuesday, a PBS Newshour Special Report Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

The NewsHour will provide coverage of Super Tuesday primaries. A Year in Space Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 8:0-9:00 p.m.

Follow astronaut Scott Kelly’s record-breaking 12-month mission on the International Space Station, from launch to landing, as NASA charts the effects of long-duration spaceflight by comparing him to his identical twin on Earth, astronaut Mark Kelly. Nova “First Man on the Moon” Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Relive Neil Armstrong’s incredible life story — from his time as pioneer of high-speed flight to that first legendary step on the moon — through never-before heard interviews from his friends and family. A Chef’s Life “Honey, I’m Home!” Thursday, March 3, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m. After a visit from "The Honey Man," Vivian turns up the heat on a dish of chicken livers drizzled with hot honey. While Ben preps for his art show in Durham, Vivian descends on the "Bull City's" restaurant row to sample sweet, honey-themed dishes. Reel South “Cotton Road” Thursday, March 3, 2016, 9:30-10:30 p.m.

Americans consume nearly 20 billion items of clothing each year, yet few of us know how our clothes are made, much less who produces them. COTTON ROAD follows the cotton commodity from South Carolina farms to Chinese factories, illuminating the people and processes behind a global supply chain. GlobeTrekker “Isolated Islands: St. Helena” Thursday, March 3, 2016, 10:30-11:30 p.m.

Zay voyages to the remote island of St. Helena, site of Napoleon's final years in exile after his defeat at Waterloo. He meets the friendly islanders known as "Saints," tours the historic settlement of Jamestown, and visits Longwood House where Napoleon was imprisoned as well as his tomb. Zay then encounters a 180-year-old giant tortoise, embarks on a boat trip off the spectacular coastline, speeds down the cliffside steps of Jacob's Ladder and climbs St. Helena's highest peak, which shelters numerous rare plant species. Loretta Lynn: American Masters Friday, March 4, 2016, 9:00-11:00 p.m.

Explore the country legend’s hard-fought road to stardom. From her Appalachian roots to the Oscar-winning biopic Coal Miner’s Daughter, Loretta Lynn struggled to balance family and her music career and is still going strong over 50 years later. David Bowie: Five Years Saturday, March 5, 2016, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

This documentary spans five key years in David Bowie's music career, featuring a wealth of unseen footage and charting the star's continual evolution through various roles, making him an icon of our times. This portrait explores Bowie's regeneration in Berlin, and his numerous critical triumphs, and features interviews with all of his closest collaborators. The Forever Wisdom of Dr. Wayne Dyer Sunday, March 6, 2016, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Celebrate the iconic thinker’s wisdom teachings and unique ability to translate abstract ideas into down-to-earth lessons that can be applied to everyday life. This inspirational memorial tribute includes memorable stories, both funny and soulful. Bafta Celebrates Downton Abbey Sunday, March 6, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

BAFTA Celebrates Downton Abbey, is a star studded TV event hosted by British talk show host Jonathan Ross. This special is the definitive look into the world's most popular drama with unprecedented behind the scenes access from cast and crew. Exclusive access on set at Highclere castle and in the studio was granted for the TV special as they filmed their final episodes of the series. Downton Abbey Season 6 on Masterpiece, Episode 9 Sundays, March 6, 2016, 9:00-11:00 p.m.

After six passionate and poignant seasons, the curtain comes down on “Downton Abbey.” How will fate resolve the stories of Edith, Mary, Thomas, Anna, Robert, Cora, Daisy, Carson, Violet, Isobel and all the other occupants of this unforgettable house? Antiques Roadshow “Little Rock” (Hour Two) Monday, March 7, 2016, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Journey to Little Rock to see fantastic finds, including a 1983 Truman Capote “Playboy” manuscript, a jazz musician photograph archive, ca. 1945, and a Mississippian effigy figure circa 1000-1500 AD. Which is the top find of the hour? Independents Lens “Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey” Monday, March 7, 2016, 9:30-11:00 p.m.

For Arnel Pineda, the past five years have been the stuff of dreams. Neal Schon, guitarist for the iconic rock band Journey, saw a YouTube video of the aspiring Filipino singer and flew him to San Francisco to audition for the band. The rest is history. But Pineda’s personal journey had just begun. He wasn’t prepared for the grueling physical and emotional strains that come with fronting a rock band on a whirlwind world tour. Can a man who has overcome many obstacles — orphaned at 12, living on the streets, no music training — deal with the demands of his newfound fame? Finding Your Roots, Season 3 “Maps of Stars” Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 8:00-9:30 p.m. Learn how Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow, who last shared the screen together in 1969, also share a history of tragic deaths in their families that played major roles in shaping future generations. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History “The Rising Road” (1933-1939) Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 9:30-11:30 p.m.

FDR brings the same optimism and energy to the White House that his cousin Theodore displayed. Aimed at ending the Depression, his sweeping New Deal restores the people’s self-confidence and transforms the relationship between them and their government. Eleanor rejects the traditional role of first lady, becomes her husband’s liberal conscience and a sometimes controversial political force in her own right. As the decade ends, FDR faces two grave questions: whether to run for an unprecedented third term and how to deal with the rise of Hitler. Yanni Live at the Pyramids: The Dream Concert Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Experience the global music phenomenon as he performs fan favorites and new arrangements of his classic compositions in a spectacular setting. Captured in 4K state-of-the art high definition, the concert fulfills Yanni's lifelong dream. Salut Salon: Classically Seduced Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 9:30-11:00 p.m.

The classical crossover group Salut Salon has been called "the Harlem Globetrotters of string quartets." Their unique repertoire features a comedic, genre-defying fusion of classical, folk, pop, tango, original chansons, and theme songs from movies. Skyrocketing to international fame thanks to a cheeky viral video, Salut Salon proves classical music can be fun – and funny. In SALUT SALON: CLASSICALLY SEDUCED, the quartet from Hamburg, Germany wins over audiences with a technique NPR calls “a bout of one-up-womanship that mixes music, instrumental acrobatics, and slapstick timing.” Joe Bonamassa Live at the Beacon Thursday, March 10, 2015, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Internationally renowned guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa, known as a "tour de force," has delivered another stunning performance at the legendary Beacon Theatre in New York City. Bonamassa's Beacon performance features memorable duet performance with classic rock superstar singer Paul Rodgers (lead singer from Bad Company) and John Hiatt. This Land is Your Land (My Music) Thursday, March 10, 2016, 9:30-11:00 p.m.

Take a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music, from its roots in bluegrass to San Francisco coffee houses to clubs in Greenwich Village. The Smothers Brothers and Judy Collins host. Soundstage: Blues Summit In Chicago – 1974 Friday, March 11, 2016, 8:000-9:30 p.m.

Forty years ago, in November, 1974, a group of Chicago-based blues artists, who had already achieved legendary status gathered together with some of their younger 'blues brethren' from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from the Mississippi Delta upriver to Chicago-Muddy Waters. Appearing with Muddy that night were his contemporaries Willie Dixon, Koko Taylor, Junior Wells and Pinetop Perkins, and from the next generation of blues lovers and performers, Mike Bloomfield, Buddy Miles, Johnny Winter, Dr. John and Nick Gravenites - all artists who were on their way to becoming legends themselves. Josh Groban: Stages Live Friday, March 11, 2016, 9:30-11:00 p.m.

Join the world-renowned performer to explore classic songs from the Broadway songbook. Fans of all ages will want to sing along to famous tunes including “All I Ask of You,” “Bring Him Home,” “Anthem,” “Pure Imagination,” “Try to Remember” and more. Celtic Thunder Legacy Saturday, March 12, 2016, 8:00-10:00 p.m.

Since its inception in August 2007 Celtic Thunder has wowed audiences the world over with their crisp vocal harmonies and powerful ensemble numbers. They bring Celtic Thunder twist to an eclectic mix of songs while introducing music from their homeland and traversing with ease the genres of folk, traditional Irish, adult contemporary, rock and classical crossover. Now the global Irish singing sensation that is Celtic Thunder present 'Legacy', their new stage show, album and companion DVD project. Favorite Love Songs (My Music) Saturday, March 12, 2016, 10:00-11:30 p.m.

Join Emmy-winning actress Susan Lucci for this all-new special devoted to sentimental favorites of the 1960s, 70s and early 80s, including classic hits from Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, Chicago, Dionne Warwick, Bread and Elton John. Sherlock on Masterpiece “The Abominable Bride” Sunday, March 13, 2016, 8:00-10:00 p.m.

Rejoin Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson - in 1890s London. Mary Morstan (Amanda Abbington), Inspector Lestrade (Rupert Graves) and Mrs. Hudson (Una Stubbs) also turn up at 221b Baker Street. Inside Mercy Street Sunday, March 13, 2016, 10:00-10:30 p.m.

Go behind the scenes of the new Civil War-era drama about Americans on the home front during this turbulent time. The special features interviews with the creative team, video clips and footage showcasing the compelling themes of this powerful drama. Antiques Roadshow “Little Rock, Hour Three” Monday, March 14, 2016, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Discover hidden treasures in Little Rock, such as a 1985 Charles Schulz Snoopy sketch, Chinese altar garniture, ca. 1850, and a 1919 William Faulkner handmade poetry book. Can you guess which is valued at $70,000 to $100,000? Coffee: The Drink that Changed America Monday, March 14, 2016, 9:30-11:00 p.m.

Explore America’s love affair with the red bean and the amazing story of its origins. Coffee roaster Dean Cycon and food lover Judith Jones trace the drink’s path from Ethiopia to Europe to the Caribbean to today’s 21st-century coffee palaces.

Carole King: American Masters Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Delve into the hit singer-songwriter’s life and career from 1960s New York to the music mecca of ’70s LA to the present. King joins collaborators and family in new interviews, while rare home movies, performances and photos complete the tapestry. Close to You: Remembering the Carpenters Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 9:30-11:00 p.m.

Close to You: Remembering the Carpenters shares the fascinating history of the top American music act of the 1970s. With hits such as "Close to You," the Carpenters proved to be one of the most significant pop music acts of 70s. Chronicling the brother-and-sister duo from their earliest high school performances to Karen's tragic death, their story is told through interviews with such musical legends as Burt Bacharach and Herb Alpert, along with clips from their many television appearances. Nature “The Private Life of Deer” Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Enter the hidden world of deer to learn their secrets with the help of night-vision cameras and GPS tracking. How long can they live? When do they sleep? How many babies can a doe have each year? See these intelligent creatures in a whole new light. Nova “Ancient Computer” Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

In 1900, an ancient Greek shipwreck exposed a mysterious, corroded lump of bronze. Now, NOVA decodes the truth behind this amazing ancient Greek artifact and uncovers how it may be the world’s first computer. Secrets of the Dead “Bugging Hitler’s Soldiers” Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Spied on by MI19 in a bugging operation, 4,000 German POWs revealed their thoughts and let slip military secrets that helped the Allies win WWII. See how the conversations were recorded and how they exposed the hearts and minds of German fighters. Celtic Woman: Destiny Thursday, March 17, 2016, 8:00-10:00 p.m.

Enjoy more musical enchantment from Ireland's famed singing group, filmed in Dublin's spectacular 200-year-old Round Room at the Mansion House. Hear new material along with fresh arrangements of their most spellbinding songs. Great Performances “Billy Elliot the Musical Live” Friday, March 18, 2016, 8:00-11:00 p.m.

Enjoy a special celebration performance of Elton John’s Tony-winning musical from London’s West End about a young boy in a North East England mining community and his journey from the boxing ring to the ballet barre, based on the popular 2000 film. Loretta Lynn: American Masters

Saturday, March 19, 2016, 8:00-10:30 p.m.

Explore the country legend’s hard-fought road to stardom. From her Appalachian roots to the Oscar-winning biopic Coal Miner’s Daughter, Loretta Lynn struggled to balance family and her music career and is still going strong over 50 years later. Antiques Roadshow “Boise” (Hour One) Monday, March 21, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Highlights include a first edition of the Book of Mormon, passed down through the guest’s family since 1833; 1955 Madoura plate designed by Picasso; one of the season’s top finds—an 1858 oil painting by Hudson River artist Sanford Robinson Gifford. Independent Lens “The Graduates” Monday, March 21, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Examine the roots of the Latino dropout crisis through profiles of six students. See the efforts to increase graduation rates despite over-crowded schools, crime-ridden neighborhoods, teen pregnancy and pressure to contribute to family finances. Last Days in Vietnam: American Experience Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 8:00-10:00 p.m.

During the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese forces closed in on Saigon as South Vietnamese resistance crumbled. With the clock ticking and the city under fire, an unlikely group of heroes took matters into their own hands. Directed and produced by Rory Kennedy.

Jeremiah Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

On July 18, 1965, U.S. Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton took off from the aircraft carrier USS Independence leading a 28-plane mission over the city of Thanh Hoa in North Vietnam. Denton's plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire during the attack, and for the next eight long years, he would battle the North Vietnamese as a prisoner of war in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. As the senior American officer at the prison, Denton was forced by the North Vietnamese to participate in a press conference and told he must say the POWs were being treated well. Looking haggard, weak and beaten from the severe punishment he had undergone, Denton took advantage of that opportunity however, to send a secret message home, blinking out the letters T-O-R-T-U-R-E in Morse code. In this original film, JEREMIAH, family, friends, and fellow POWs help tell the story of this American hero who led the way for prisoners in Hanoi and returned from Vietnam to become a U.S. Senator from Alabama. Nature “Snow Monkeys” Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Get involved in the story of the one little snow monkey who reaches out to a lonely troop leader in the frigid valleys of Japan’s Shiga Highlands, where snow monkeys live in a complex society of rank and privilege and each knows his and her place. Nova “Secrets of Noah’s Ark” Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

A 3,700-year-old inscribed clay tablet reveals a surprising new version of the Biblical flood story, complete with how-to instructions for assembling an ark. Following the directions, expert boat builders assemble and launch a massive reed boat. Secrets of the Dead “The Lost Gardens of Babylon” Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Examine a world wonder so elusive that most people have decided it must be mythical. Now, this film proves that the spectacular Hanging Gardens of Babylon did exist, shows where they were, what they looked like and how they were constructed. A Chef’s Life “They Call 'em 'bagas” Thursday, March 24, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m.

Lillie shows Vivian three ways to bring out the bitter and the sweet in rutabagas. Vivian showers her team with gifts as they prepare a holiday menu. A hectic New Year's Eve at the restaurant ends in a toast and a smile, despite brewing tension. Reel South “Can’t Stop the Water” Thursday, March 24, 2016, 9:30-10:00 p.m.

“Can’t Stop the Water” tells the story of Isle de Jean Charles, Louisiana and the Native American community fighting to save its culture as its land washes away. GlobeTrekker “The Netherlands” Thursday, March 24, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Brianna Barnes cycles her way through the Netherlands as she learns about Dutch resistance to Spanish rule and enjoys modern art in The Hague, surfs the North Sea in Sheveningen, earns her witch's certificate in the medieval town of Oudewater, discovers the history of the tulip in Leiden, buys clogs and visits the cheese market in Alkmaar, explores a wind farm in Friesland and tests her skills in the canal jumping contest in Heidenskip. Time for Three in Concert Friday, March 25, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Enjoy the genre-defying string trio Time for Three’s performance with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The concert features a blend of pop, classical and folk music arranged in unique mash-ups. Vocalists include Joshua Radin and Lily & Madeleine. The Dave Clark Five – Glad All Over, A Great Performances Special Friday, March 25, 2016, 10:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

See how the DC5, the first English group to tour America in May 1964 and thus the spearhead of the ensuing rock ‘n’ roll “British invasion,” changed the world. Celebrities share memories of the music and the cultural revolution of 1964. Austin City Limits “The Lumineers / Shovels & Rope” Saturday, March 26, 2016, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

The Lumineers and Shovels & Rope bring the best in Americana to the ACL stage. Denver’s Lumineers perform their hits “Ho Hey” and “Stubborn Love,” while South Carolina’s Shovels & Rope rocks songs from the LP O’ Be Joyful. Doc Martin “The Shock of the New” Saturday, March 26, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Al welcomes his first fishing guests, but an uninvited one means that a good review is definitely not guaranteed, while Bert decides to try to rejuvenate trade at the restaurant by joining an online voucher scheme. Morwenna asks Martin for a pay rise, and Louisa has to find a new babysitter to look after James Henry and reluctantly decides to offer Janice a trial. Penhale is excited to receive his new police issue Taser, but Portwenn does not exactly offer him plenty of opportunities to try it out.

Grantchester Season 2 on Masterpiece Episode One Sunday, March 27, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Reverend Sidney Chambers and Inspector Geordie Keating return for another round of mysteries. Together, the sensitive vicar and the hard-bitten cop make perfect crime-solving partners. James Norton and Robson Green star in a new season that focuses on matchmaking as well as murder. Sidney is suspected of murder. But then, so are a fellow priest, a photographer and a classmate of the victim. Geordie makes up his mind about who will hang. Mr. Selfridge Season 4 on Masterpiece, Episode One Sunday, March 27, 2016, 10:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Wheeler-dealer Jimmy Dillon makes his cocky entrance. The Groves are at loose ends. Harry has a run-in with the Queen of Time. The Dolly sisters mar Mae’s fashion show. Antiques Roadshow “Tucson” (Hour One) Monday, March 28, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Travel to Tucson to learn more about finds like a 1943 Allen Ginsberg-signed yearbook, an 1884 Anna Pottery temperance snake jug and an Alfons Walde oil painting dating to around 1935. Which item is valued at $200,000-$300,000? Independent Lens “An Honest Liar” Monday, March 28, 2016, 10:00-11:30 p.m.

Meet James “The Amazing” Randi, the famed magician and self-proclaimed “honest liar” who dedicated his life to exposing frauds. But when dealing with a master deceiver, the truth can be hard to find. Al Capone: Icon Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Al Capone — the quintessential self-made American man, ruthless killer or both? Just his name sparks images of pin-stripe suits and bloody violence. To this day, Americans are fascinated by this celebrity gangster. The question is why? Secrets of the Dead “The Alcatraz Escape” Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

The three convicts who escaped Alcatraz in rafts in 1962 were swept out to sea and drowned, according to conventional wisdom. Now, a team of scientists believes the escapees could have made it to dry land—but only if they left at a specific time. Frontline “Saudi Arabia Uncovered” Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Watch an inside account of efforts to bring about change in the Saudi kingdom. With on-the-ground reporting, the film examines Saudi Arabia today. Nature “Animal Reunions”

Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Feel the emotion as keepers and carers reunite with the wild animals that were once in their care to learn whether the close interspecies bonds that developed over many years in refuges and orphanages have stood the test of time. Nova “The Great Math Mystery” Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Explore math’s astonishing power across the centuries. Join astrophysicist and writer Mario Livio to follow math from Pythagoras to Einstein and beyond, all leading to the ultimate riddle: Is math an invention or a discovery? Ted Talks “Science and Wonder” Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Journey through space, the human body, disappearing landscapes and the world of Pixar animation as speakers look at the future of nanotechnology, the search for life beyond earth and the science of light. A Chef’s Life “Gone Clamming, Part 1” Thursday, March 31, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m.

Travel with Vivian to Charleston's Wine and Food Festival, the South's premiere gathering of world-class chefs and food folk. A clamming trip with low-country legend "Clammer Dave" adds a bit of adventure.

The Scene, Episode One Thursday, March 31, 2016, 9:30-10:00 p.m.

It’s the perfect time to tell the stories that make Hampton Roads culturally unique. Week One features the work of Walt Taylor, Skye Zentz and BC Wilson, Masego Music and the original trailer that started and secured the funding for the project. GlobeTrekker “Building England I” Thursday, March 31, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Judith Jones walks viewers through the story of the English building from the earliest days of Christianity, the creation of the baroque mansion in the 17th century, how a Romanesque church became a cathedral and how a castle became the Englishman's home. Among the locations she visits are the Roman edifices in Lindisfarne, Durham Cathedral, Fountains Abbey and the minster in Yorkshire, Warkworth Castle in Northumberland, Kentwell Hall in Suffolk, Burghley House in Lincolnshire, and Castle Howard.