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Masterpiece Classic: Mr. Selfridge (pt. 1)

Centers on the real-life story of the flamboyant and visionary American founder (Jeremy Piven) of Selfridge's, London's department store. TV: Sunday, March 31, 8:00 p.m.

Call the Midwife (#201)

This moving, intimate, funny and true-to-life series, based on the best-selling memoirs of the late Jennifer Worth, tells colorful stories of midwifery and families in London's East End in the 1950s. Jenny Lee, a young woman raised in the wealthy English countryside, has chosen to become a nurse and now, as a newly qualified midwife, has gone to work in the poorest area of the city. TV: Sunday, March 31, 7:00 p.m.

American Masters: Philip Roth Unmasked

Philip Roth: Unmasked, is a 90-minute documentary that features Roth freely discussing very intimate aspects of his life and art as he has never done before. The film has its world theatrical premiere March 13-19 for one week only at Film Forum in New York City and premieres nationally Friday, March 29 on PBS (check local listings) in honor of Roth’s 80th birthday. TV: Friday, March 29, 9:30 p.m.

NOVA: Hunting the Elements

Where do nature's building blocks, called the elements, come from? They're the hidden ingredients of everything in our world, from the carbon in our bodies to the metals in our smartphones. TV: Wednesday, March 27, 8:00 p.m.

180 Days: A Year Inside an American High School (pt. 1 & 2)

With a dynamic and charismatic young principal and five remarkable kids at the center of the story, 180 Days invites viewers in for an unprecedented first-hand look of life inside of a school that tries to meet the needs of some of our nation's most challenged students. TV: (pt. 1) Monday, March 25, 8:00 p.m. TV: (pt. 2) Tuesday, March 26, 8:00 p.m.

Live from Lincoln Center: Kristin Chenoweth The Dames of Broadway

Emmy- and Tony-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth presents a special concert of beloved songs of the Broadway stage. TV: Sunday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.

Life is a Banquet: The Rosalind Russell Story

Traces the remarkable show business career of this legendary actress of Hollywood's Golden Era. Narrated by Kathleen Turner. Written, Produced and Directed by Jonathan Gruber. TV: Saturday, March 23, 9:00 p.m.

Frank Kearns: American Correspondent

The documentary chronicles the life and work of the former West Virginia University journalism professor and CBS News Correspondent who was based in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Europe in the 50s and 60s. TV: Friday, March 22, 9:30 p.m.

Faces of the Oil Patch

Faces of the Oil Patch describes the new visage of the oil patch—the areas in and around Williston, Watford City, Tioga, Stanley, New Town, Parshall, and Fort Berthold—in the words of the people who live and work in these communities. TV: Thursday, March 21, 8:00 p.m.

NOVA: Smartest Machine on Earth

The work of IBM researchers to create Watson, the supercomputer competing on "Jeopardy!", is detailed. Included: the technological hurdles in developing a system that mimics the human thought process; potential applications for the future. TV: Wednesday, March 20, 8:00 p.m.

Time Team Special Edition

TIME TEAM tears into the queen’s gardens in an unprecedented opportunity to unearth the secrets of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, where the royal finds include the foundation of a 14th-century building where Edward III honored the legendary Arthurian knights. TV: Tuesday, March 19, 7:00 p.m.

Frontline: Inside Japans Nuclear Meltdown

FRONTLINE continues its investigation of nuclear safety with an unprecedented account of the crisis inside the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex after a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011. TV: Tuesday, March 19, 9:00 p.m.

Independent Lens: Have You Heard from Johannesburg?

The conclusion of "Have You Heard From Johannesburg?, Free at Last," recalls the end stage of South Africa's apartheid system, when internal and external pressures forced the government to the negotiating table and consent to elections in 1994. TV: Monday, March 18, 9:00 p.m.

Aaron Neville: Doo Wop – My True Story

Iconic soul and R&B vocalist and multiple Grammy Award-winning artist Aaron Neville is featured in a special concert performing songs from his upcoming doo-wop inspired album My True Story. TV: Thursday, March 14, 10:00 p.m.

Love for Levon

This star-studded once-in-a-lifetime event celebrates the life and music of the legendary Levon Helm. From country to rockabilly to blues to rock, the concert features performances by Gregg Allman, Mavis Staples, Joe Walsh, My Morning Jacket, Roger Waters and many others. TV: Wednesday, March 13, 10:00 p.m.

Go Ganges!

In Josh and JJ’s latest adventure, they travel along India’s Ganges River by foot, cycle-rickshaw, rowboat and anything else that moves. From the producers of “Paddle to Seattle” and “Pedal to the Midnight Sun.” TV: Sunday, March 10, 8:00 p.m. TV: Tuesday, March 12, 7:00 p.m.

Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli Love in Portofino

International superstar Andrea Bocelli returns to GREAT PERFORMANCES once again to delight fans with a new concert special of classical favorites. TV: Friday, March 8, 8:00 p.m. TV: Saturday, March 16, 10:00 p.m.

Object Runway 4

Go behind the drama,excitement, and wearable fashion at Object Runway. Filmed at the Bear Tooth Theater in January 2013, this is Alaska Public Television’s latest production. TV: Saturday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. TV: Sunday, March 10, 10:00 p.m.

Statehood!

This sweeping documentary about Alaska’s history returns to public television. The story unfolds as many prominent Alaskans and historians share their statehood movement. TV: Thursday, March 7, 7:00 p.m. TV: Tuesday, March 12, 9:00 p.m. TV: Friday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.

Life On Fire: The Surprise Salmon

In Alaska, the fresh water that feeds the rivers is snowmelt from North America’s highest mountains and most active volcanoes. Time and again, they erupt and poison the rivers. Scientists have only just begun to piece together what might have happened nearly 2,000 years ago, when one race of salmon faced the death of their natal river and were forced back to the open ocean on an exceptional adventure. Navigating between the sulphurous waters, bears, sharks and eagles, the fish escaped the Earth’s wrath to give birth to descendants that continue their pioneering journey to the heart of an active volcano. TV: Wednesday, 3/6 at 7:00 p.m.