ADVANCE October 2025

OCTOBER SCHEDULE

6:00 p.m. WORLD A French Village: For the Sake of Love (October 29, 1941) (See 10/11 at 9 p.m. on WORLD) 6:30 p.m. Iowa PBS British Antiques Roadshow: Sefton Park Palm, House 3 7:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Brian and Maggie: Episode 2

7:00 p.m. Iowa PBS

TUNE IN:

Antiques Roadshow: Vintage Phoenix 2025, Hour 1 (R-10/18, 5 p.m., Iowa PBS)

WORLD Local, USA: HBCU Week: Changemakers

This episode illustrates the power and success of peaceful protests led by students.

7:30 p.m. WORLD Local, USA: HBCU Week: Innovation

Nigel Lawson resigns, and a crisis hit Maggie is interviewed by her old friend Brian. TV-14

Discover how HBCU programs and initiatives are changing and saving lives in the community.

American Masters: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore Tuesday, October 14 8 p.m. on Iowa PBS .1 Learn about the life and career of four time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in The West Wing and CODA , at 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar.

WORLD Big Cats 24/7: Succession

8:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Antiques Roadshow: Vintage Spokane, Hour 1 WORLD Local, USA: Road Scholars

(See 10/8 at 7 p.m. on Iowa PBS) (R-10/12, 11 p.m., WORLD)

8:00 p.m. Iowa PBS

Maigret on Masterpiece: Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, Part 2

Young Black men seek wisdom from an older generation, hoping to avoid becoming another statistic. (R-10/18, 12:30 p.m., WORLD)

As Maigret reels from his failure to protect Fumal, he also suffers a devastating personal blow. DVS/TV-14 WORLD Finding Your Roots: Family Recipes (See 10/7 at 7 p.m. on Iowa PBS) 9:00 p.m. Iowa PBS The Gold on Masterpiece: There’s Something Going on in Kent The criminals create a system to smelt the Brink’s-Mat gold and sell it back into the market. DVS/TV-14 WORLD Finding Your Roots: Anchormen (See 10/7 at 8 p.m. on Iowa PBS) 10:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Astrid: The Flowers of Evil

8:30 p.m. WORLD

Stories From the Stage:

We Remain In a testament to resilience, the unwavering presence of Native communities endures across generations.

MONDAY 13 5:00 p.m. WORLD DW Focus on Europe 5:30 p.m. Iowa PBS PBS News Hour WORLD NHK Newsline 6:00 p.m. WORLD Local, USA: HBCU Week: Beyond the Field (R-10/13, 9 p.m., WORLD)

9:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Born To Be the King

Get an in-depth look at the achievements of King Charles and what he will bring to the monarchy. (R-10/19, 5 p.m., Iowa PBS) TV-PG

WORLD PBS News Hour 10:00 p.m. Iowa PBS

The lifeless body of a biologist with a passion for plants is found inside a greenhouse. TV-14

POV: A Mother Apart Poet and activist Staceyann Chin chronicles her journey of healing, forgiveness and mothering. (R-10/15, 7:30 p.m., WORLD) DVS/TV-14

This episode highlights the culture, history and community spirit that define historically Black colleges and universities.

King of Them All: The Story of King Records

WORLD

Discover how King Records played a central role in shaping American popular music. TV-14

6:30 p.m. Iowa PBS British Antiques Roadshow: Powis Castle and Garden 3 (R-10/18, 4:30 p.m., Iowa PBS) WORLD Local, USA: HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition

WORLD DW The Day 10:30 p.m. WORLD BBC News 11:00 p.m. WORLD Amanpour and Company 11:30 p.m. Iowa PBS The Madame Blanc Mysteries (See 10/11 at 10 p.m. on Iowa PBS)

11:00 p.m. Iowa PBS As Time Goes By

(See 10/11 at 7 p.m. on Iowa PBS) TV-PG

WORLD Big Cats 24/7: Succession

(See 10/8 at 7 p.m. on Iowa PBS)

Dive into HBCU football culture and discover the camaraderie and competition that define HBCU sports.

11:30 p.m. Iowa PBS Last of the Summer Wine: Car and Garter

(See 10/11 at 7:30 p.m. on Iowa PBS)

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