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Join the Crawley family, their (3/8 8PM). The Story of Cats - Asia to Africa servants, and their friends as they navigate tracks the rise of felines (3/15 8PM). Pets – love, loss, war, ambition, joy, social change, Wild at Heart: Playful Creatures explores and historical moments (3/17 8PM to 3/20 how cats, dogs, hamsters, and other pets 6:30PM). get in touch with their wild side through play Mercy Street House of Bondage sees the (3/22 8PM). Pets – Wild at Heart: Secretive Green family suffer a setback while the Creatures examines the astonishing senses hospital staff unite to oust their chief in the and hidden communication that allow animals to experience their world finale of the second season (3/5 8PM). (3/22 9PM). Yosemite explores how the valley Midsomer Murders Death in a Chocolate was shaped by wildfire and water – and how Box examines the brutal death of Barnaby’s climate change is shifting the delicate balance disgraced former colleague (Part 1 – 3/2 9PM, that sustains one of America’s greatest Part 2 – 3/2 10PM). wildernesses (3/29 8PM). Victoria on MASTERPIECE Young England NOVA Ben Franklin’s Balloons reconstructs sees the season come to a close and the 18th century efforts at human flight queen’s life put in danger (3/5 9PM). Stay (3/22 10PM). Secrets of the Viking Sword tuned after the season finale for Victoria reconstructs the historic Ulfberht sword After-Party, a special look back with the cast (3/29 9PM). and crew! Preserving Vietnam History Sherlock on MASTERPIECE Catch up on the fourth season with a marathon on 3/12! The Six Thatchers sees Dr. Watson and his wife prepare to become parents (3/12 6PM). The Lying Detective witnesses Sherlock take on a chilling enemy on his own (3/12 8PM). The Final Problem reveals long-buried secrets as Sherlock and Watson face their greatest As part of Ken Burns’ upcoming challenge (3/12 9:30PM). documentary The Vietnam War, KVIE is looking for local stories of service, To Walk Invisible: The Brontë Sisters on activism, and immigration. If you or MASTERPIECE Discover the true story of the someone you know has a story, please visit three Brontë sisters, who became masterful kvie.org/vietnamhistory for information romantic novelists in the male-dominated about how KVIE can help preserve it. 19th-century world (3/26 9PM). 4 MARCH 2017 Primetime Features Secrets of the Dead: Nero’s Sunken City History & Public Affairs Music & Performances Africa’s Great Civilizations The Atlantic Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Age explores the impact of the Atlantic Revisit the album that made Arlo Guthrie trading world, which created powerful new famous (3/9 9:30PM). kingdoms but gave rise to transatlantic Brit Floyd: The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd slave trade (3/1 9PM). Commerce and the Show Live! Relive the 1994 Division Bell tour Clash of Civilizations follows the dynamism with a faithful recreation from Pink Floyd’s of 19th century Africa and the “scramble” by biggest tribute band (3/4 8PM). European powers for its riches (3/1 10PM). Celtic Woman: Destiny Enjoy an evening of American Experience Big Burn traces the traditional Irish folk songs and modern fan profound consequences of the 1910 wildfire favorites (3/5 6PM). in the Northern Rockies on the United States Forest Service (3/28 8PM). Il Volo: Notte Magica Join the Italian tenor group for a performance honoring Placido American Masters A documentary look Domingo (3/6 9:30PM). at the life of Maya Angelou examines the prolific writings of the inspirational author Motown 25 Travel through the first 25 years and activist (3/7 7PM). of Motown music in a celebration hosted by Richard Pryor (3/4 9:30PM). Hamilton’s America Explore the real historical characters behind the hit musical Rock Rewind 1967-1969 Take a time-tripping Hamilton, and discover how the musical visit to the psychedelic era with rare vintage came to life (3/13 7PM & 3/16 10PM).