By Dana Simpson
“Alice & Jack” explores modern love on PBS Masterpiece.
Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson star in “Alice and Jack”
Masterpiece romance: Lasting love takes to the screen in ‘Alice & Jack’
stronger than the forces that would tear us apart” (per PBS).
Show PBS some love this St. Patrick’s Day when “Alice & Jack” makes its premiere on Masterpiece. Starring Irish actor and screenwriter Domhnall Gleeson (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” 2011) and English actress Andrea Riseborough (“To Leslie,” 2022), the six-episode drama series premieres Sunday, March 17, on the network.
While “Alice & Jack” premieres to North American audiences midway through the month of March, it first premiered on England’s Channel 4 this past Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) — a timely release due to the ongoing romantic theme of the series.
The six-episode series, which was created by “Mad About You” and “Mad Men” producer Victor Levin, spans 15 years and “explores the seminal question of whether the bonds between us are
When Jack (Gleeson), a calm, reserved scientist, meets a young, tightly wound financier named Alice (Riseborough), the pair instantly hit it off despite their many differences in both lifestyle and personality. They spend just one night together before returning to their separate lives, but over the course of a decade and a half, Jack and Alice meet repeatedly — often by chance — and begin to question what it is about the other person that keeps them both coming back.
Described by Fremantle, the show’s distribution company, as a “love story for the ages,” “Alice & Jack” is arguably a more realistic representation of romance in the modern world than the traditional meet-cute romantic comedy. With so many possibilities to interfere with love, trust and friendship these days, the na-
ture of our relationships have changed drastically, and TV fans need look no further than these star-crossed lovers for confirmation.
Following the series’ September premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, PBS Masterpiece executive Suzanne Simpson described “Alice & Jack” as “exceptionally beautiful and profound” and added that Masterpiece is “proud to add” it to their lineup. And while it is easy to praise the show for its will-they-won’tthey quality that has every hopeless romantic on the edge of their seat, critics, such as Marya E. Gates of RogerEbert. com, are just as quick to point out that “Alice & Jack” is far from a fairytale romance.
“As each character does unthinkable things, Levin’s script slowly reveals emotional layers that color why they might make such decisions, asking viewers to examine the thornier sides of life,” writes
Gates, later adding that the miniseries is “more honest about human behavior than most romances allow.”
All this said, the heavy subject matter and at times brutal honesty do not weigh the series down, a feat that is largely due to moments of comic relief on the part of the supporting cast. Chief among these providers of levity is Aisling Bea, who plays Jack’s later-in-life partner, Lynn. Bea, now best known for her work in the Irish comedy “This Way Up” and the low-key sci-fi dramedy “Living With Yourself,” is gaining popularity stateside for her quick wit and cheerful banter — a welcome addition to the uncertainty brought to the screen by Alice and Jack. Whether you are in the mood to celebrate the little things that bring us together or mourn the sticking points that tear us apart, PBS’s newest television experience, “Alice & Jack,” has you covered.
Sunday Killing for Extra Credit
LIFE 8 p.m.
Social media might be the death of someone when a mysterious new account begins to reveal the scandals of a small-town high school.
Marybeth Morris (Matreya Scarrwener) and some friends try to discover the person behind the account.
Call the Midwife
WNED-17 WPSU-3 WXXI-21
8 p.m.
In this Season 13 premiere, the midwives begin a new training program to increase their ranks. Dr. Turner (Stephen McGann) handles the difficult delivery of a mother who has cerebral palsy. And, a campaign for improved pay and conditions causes friction.
Biography: WWE
Legends
A&E 9 p.m.
Nothing has been simple for Diamond Dallas Page. From familial problems to health issues to starting pro wrestling at age 35, the odds were stacked against DPP. Through positive thinking, he garnered fame inside and outside of pro wrestling.
What Would You Do?
WKBW-7 10 p.m.
Presented by John Quiñones, a new episode of this hidden camera series follows the reactions of unsuspecting strangers as they encounter fabricated conflict, illegal activity or otherwise unusual circumstances in a public setting.
Monday Photographer NGEO 8 p.m.
Humans are an image-driven species. This series looks at two of the most prolific and influential ocean photographers, Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier, and how their work is an important tool in the world of ocean conservation.
History’s Greatest Mysteries
HIST 9 p.m.
Less than three months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, military radar over Los Angeles, Calif., appeared to spot enemy aircraft over the city, sparking more than 1,400 rounds of anti-aircraft artillery being shot into the sky. But what really happened?
Seeking Sister Wife
TLC 9:05 p.m.
This episode, the stakes are high as the Sherwoods decide whether or not to move forward with a potential partner, Becky plays wingman for her husband and the Davises have an intense family meeting. Meanwhile, the Merrifields head on a trip to Mexico.
Deal or No Deal Island
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 10 p.m.
Endless bug bites, sunburns and sand in your hair. For millions of dollars, it’s all worth it. The remaining ten players gather with host Joe Manganiello to kick off a new week of gameplay, bluffing around the island to find the Banker’s briefcases.
Tuesday
Will Trent WKBW-7 8 p.m.
While Will (Ramon Rodriguez) is busy confronting James (Greg German), Angie (Erika Christensen) faces a pivotal moment that brings back memories from her past and Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) focuses on family relationships, during this new episode.
Across
1. Shakes up
5. Deposed leader
9. Many a PC image file
12. Fail to mention
13. Babushka
14. Fall behind
15. Lotus position discipline
16. Jai ___ (Basque sport)
17. Gob
18. Alyssa Farah ___ of “The View”
20. Modern courtroom evidence
21. Pickles patriarch, on “Rugrats”
22. Cyrillic alphabet user
24. Invoice word
27. Teacher’s request
30. Kind of alert
31. Comedian Armisen
32. Huston of “The View”
Extended Family
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8:30 p.m.
Parenting is a hard job. It gets even harder when a couple is divorced. In order to ease their kids into the idea of their separation, exes Jim (Jon Cryer) and Julia (Abigail Spencer) begin an unconventional co-parenting arrangement.
Little People,
Big World
TLC 9 p.m.
Talk about awkward. With the farm sale falling apart, everyone is shocked when Matt decides to ask Caryn to marry him. Adding to the weirdness, Amy and Chris have them over for dinner as the couple is in the throes of house hunting. And, Josiah turns one.
Shogun
FX 10 p.m.
After training the gun regiment, Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) and Mariko (Anna Sawai) must contain a secret that could get them killed. Then, Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) searches for the spy that informed Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) of his true intentions.
Wednesday
Morbius
FX 8 p.m.
Sometimes, the cure is worse than the disease.
When Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) attempts to heal his rare blood disorder and save others suffering the same fate, his initial success is quickly overshadowed by a supernatural form of vampirism.
Top Chef
BRAVO 9 p.m.
It’s a new season and a new host as Kristen Kish replaces Padma Lakshmi at the helm. Kish knows the show better than most as she won the Season 10 competition back in 2013. Judges Gail Simmons and Tom Colicchio return to the culinary challenge.
34. Elisabeth Moss’s “Mad Men” character
35. Like hand-medowns
37. Beetle, e.g.
38. Its symbol is an omega
40. Ana of “The View”
43. Fitting
44. Wedding cake feature
45. “___ McBeal”
48. Days ___
49. Speller’s phrase
50. In ___ of
51. D.C. setting
52. “Auld Lang ___”
53. Salon sound
Down
1. Behar of “The View”
2. First of a Latin trio
3. Actress Diana
4. Astrological set
5. Muddle
6. Fair share, maybe
7. Diarist Nin
The Amazing Race
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9:30 p.m.
After running around all of Mexico for the premiere, where will the remaining 12 teams head to next on this globe-spanning race? With $1 million on the line, the tension ramps up as teams deal with the endless obstacles, be it planned or unplanned.
Booked: First Day In A&E 10 p.m.
People recount what led to their arrest. In this episode, a man gets caught stealing high-end perfumes from a major retailer in Virginia Beach, Va. Then, an aspiring mortician is eager to make bail, so she can be there for her daughter’s homecoming.
Thursday
Next Level Chef
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.
Time to level up that cooking stat. Chefs Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais willingly offer their expert knowledge to any up-and-coming cook that conquers the challenges of this one-of-a-kind cooking gauntlet. Who will triumph this time?
Taking the Stand A&E 9 p.m.
Columbus Vice Det. Andrew Mitchell shot and killed 23-year-old Donna Dalton Castleberry during an undercover prostitution sting. He says he feared for his life, but the victim was secured in the backseat of a car. Will an audio recording prove him guilty?
8. Sara of “The View”
9. Whoopi of “The View”
10. Victor’s outburst
11. It may be bitter
19. Old inits. in telecommunications
23. Specialists’ patients, usually
24. Blog feed letters
25. Outback runner
26. The Statue of Liberty, for one
28. “Family Guy” daughter
29. Big name in ice cream
33. Gossips at shul
34. Average
36. Part of a simple bouquet
37. Chili con ___
38. Comics dog
39. Vandals
41. Style
42. Lena of “Hunters”
46. Muumuu go-with
47. “You betcha”
“ I AM THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA, THE BEGINNING AND THE END”, SAYS THE LORD. “WHO IS, AND WHO WAS, AND WHO IS TO COME”. “THE ALMIGHTY”.
”FOR I AM THE LORD, I DO NOT CHANGE”.
(REVELATION 1:8, MALACHI 3:6)
RED HOUSE Memorial Chapel 8077 East Loop Road Jimersontown Salamanca, NY 14779
Station 19 WKBW-7 10 p.m.
They say opposites attract and that is clearly the case when firefighter Andy Herrera (Jaina Lee Ortiz) and Lt. Jack Gibson (Grey Damon) find themselves in close proximity. But oil and water make for strange bedfellows when fire is involved.
Friday
Brian’s Song
TCM 8 p.m.
Chicago Bears teammates
Brian Piccolo (James Caan) and Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams) become close friends during the civil rights era. Based on a true story, the pair grows closer when Piccolo discovers he is dying of cancer in this 1971 classic.
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
WPIX-11 8 p.m.
Illusionists Penn & Teller become audience members in order to find the next great magician. If a contestant can fool the duo with a trick, that magician earns a trip to Las Vegas to open for the pair at the Rio Hotel & Casino. Brooke Burke hosts.
America’s
Backyard Gold
DISC 9 p.m.
Dave Turin takes viewers through Georgia and Alabama as he showcases the historic Dahlonega Gold Belt, known as the Deep South’s best-kept secret among miners. He highlights how everyday miners use backyard ingenuity to find gold and riches.
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Saturday
Shifting Gears
HALL 8 p.m.
Female mechanic Jess (Katherine Barrell) hesitantly agrees to participate in a new car restoration series. But when she discovers that her ex-boyfriend Luke (Tyler Hynes) is going to be her competition, she’s fueled up to leave him in the dust.
NHL Hockey
WKBW-7 8 p.m.
Broadcast live from the world-renowned Madison Square Garden in New York City, this game, played between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers, sees the likes of Sam Reinhart, Artemi Panarin, Matthew Tkachuk and Igor Shesterkin taking to the ice.
Saturday Night Live
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 11:30 p.m.
Taped in front of a live studio audience at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, a funny cast of regulars, including Chloe Fineman and James Austin Johnson, are joined by a weekly celebrity host and special musical guest as they perform comedy skits.
Things are shaking up in “Top Chef” with new rules and a new host when it returns Wednesday, March 20, on Bravo.
Following Padma Lakshmi’s (“Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi”) departure from the series last summer, this beloved cooking competition will now be led by “Top Chef” Season 10 winner Kristen Kish (“Fast Foodies”), who is no stranger to the highs, lows and boiling tempers that can erupt when chefs are faced with non-stop, increasingly difficult challenges.
As per previous seasons, Kish will be joined by returning judges Gail Simmons (“Star Plates”) and Tom Colicchio (“Best New Restaurant”) — and see some exciting celebrity guests, such as Carla Hall (“Girls Trip,” 2017), Brittany Snow (“Pitch Perfect,” 2012) and Matty Matheson (“The Bear”) — as the group heads to the midwest to America’s Dairyland: Wisconsin.
In an exclusive sneak peek for the upcoming season, shared jointly by People, Entertainment Weekly and Food & Wine, Kirsh reveals that this time around, they’ve “gathered rising star chefs from across the country here to Wisconsin,” allowing viewers a glimpse at the competing cooks and a taste of what’s to come.
Judge Tom Colicchio takes over from there, explaining the newly changed rules of the game, as this time around there will be no immunity given for Quickfire wins. Following the Quickfire, the winning chef in question was previously awarded a prize, an advantage or immunity going into the elimination challenge. Now, however, the only surefire way to stay safe and remain another week is to make it through the elimination challenge unscathed.
Even when eliminated, however, the game doesn’t stop there. Popular tie-in web series “Last Chance Kitchen” returns alongside the season premiere, offering eliminated chefs an opportunity to prove
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their worth and potentially make their way back into the competition through skills-oriented challenges. “This isn’t going to be easy,” Colicchio explains, closing out the sneak peek. “At the end of this, there’s only one person left. You got to make sure it’s you.”
With 15 contestants — ranging from James Beard Award finalists to chefs running Michelin-starred restaurants — the competition is sure to be fierce, with each chef determined to win the life-changing title and a prize of $250,000.
Sharpen your knives: the cutthroat competition kicks off when Season 21 of “Top Chef” premieres Wednesday, March 20, on Bravo.
8 p.m. WNYW-5 WUTV-29
5 p.m. WNED-17 Jacques Pépin: Heart & Soul Broiled salmon with miso glaze; chirashi sushi; grilled chicken tenders with chimichurri; sabayon.
6 p.m. FOOD Chopped The competition kicks off with a colossal clam and a starchy comfort food in the first basket.
7 p.m. FOOD Chopped Four repeat champions return to the Chopped kitchen to do it all over again for a shot at $50,000.
8 p.m. FOOD Chopped Competitors race to turn mystery ingredients into extraordinary three-course meals.
9 p.m. FOOD Wildcard Kitchen
10 p.m. FOOD Chopped Four actresses who play moms on TV compete in an appetizer round featuring frozen TV dinners.
WedneSday
4 p.m. BRAVO Top Chef The chefs must create their own Thali platter to impress a panel of chefs from India.
4:30 p.m. WNED-17 Ciao Italia Stuffed cabbage rolls featuring a mixture of beef, pork and rice; cabbage and beans croquettes.
5 p.m. WNED-17 Cook’s Country New Mexican bean and cheese turnovers; tomato clubs; Southwestern tomato and corn salad.
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compete to become a culinary master and earn the title MasterChef.
10 p.m. FOOD Chopped Four chefs enter the kitchen for a diner-themed battle; a breakfast-inspired final
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4:30 p.m. WNYB-26 1PL8 With Chef Rich Chef Rich, a former U.S. Marine, teaches how to use food as medicine and be resourceful.
6 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four chefs cook under extreme conditions and must deliver to win a $20,000 shopping spree.
7 p.m. BRAVO Top Chef The final four land in Paris, where they compete in the infamous Wall Challenge.
8 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four chefs from four of Guy’s restaurants face off in two rounds of culinary combat.
9 p.m. BRAVO Top Chef Aspiring chefs compete for their shot at culinary stardom.
10 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games The chefs make comfort classics and dinners with seafood and fried ingredients.
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4 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Minnie Nguyen and Adam Hodgson have one goal: secure a win against Bobby.
4:30 p.m. WNYB-26 1PL8 With Chef Rich Chef Rich, a former U.S. Marine, teaches how to use food as medicine and be resourceful.
5 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay New York chef Anastacia Song and Southern sweetie Joey Ward face each other before one faces Bobby.
5:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay San Antonio chef Geronimo Lopez and Philippines native chef Frances Tariga enter the arena.
6 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Spunky cake master Andrea Bergin and New Orleans pastry chef Jeremy Fogg show their skills.
6:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay
7 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Chef Tiffani Faison and Jeff Mauro (“The Kitchen”) give Bobby Flay a royal pain.
7:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Bobby Flay takes to the catwalk to try to avoid a loss from Sunny Anderson and Carson Kressley.
Next Level Chef Chefs face unique cooking challenges in a culinary gauntlet to be the food world’s newest superstar.
9 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Sunny Anderson and Ross Mathews team up with chefs Kaleena Bliss and Melissa Donahue-Talmage.
9:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Jet Tila and Carla Hall bring in Asian food specialists chef Dan Jacobs and chef Tony Nguyen.
10 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Chef Alex Guarnaschelli gets an assist from actress Malin Akerman; Malin runs interference.
Friday
4 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives A dive bar; a Bulgarian tapas joint serving European comfort food; cooking class.
4:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Hungarian pancakes with goulash; chicken-salad sandwiches; beef tenderloin.
5 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives
5:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives In Culver City, Hawaiian dishes; in Garden Grove, tamales and beef chamorro; in Monterey, oysters.
6 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Serving confit pork belly corn dog; a joint serves pierogies; serving clams, fresh linguine.
6:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy Fieri’s digging into dishes with and without meat; rabbit, meatless fried chicken and Greek.
7 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Chili-serving spot; three-story gourmet bar food joint; smokehouse kicking their menu up a notch.
7:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Stuffed pork chops and lobster mac ‘n cheese; chicken and tri-tip; crab melt and pork belly Reuben.
8 p.m. OUT American Made The modern-era story of one of America’s most successful firearm manufacturers.
8:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Crab plates; bacon-wrapped meatloaf and Asian braised pork; amazing pizza and savory risotto balls.
9 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Guy Fieri returns to some of his favorite diners, drive-ins and dives.
9:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Saturday
12 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Ranch Kitchen Chicken schnitzel; seafood Fra Diavolo; fourcheese spaghetti; boon brussels sprouts.
WXXI-21 Lidia’s Kitchen Cheese crisp bowls filled with a colorful salad; bucatini with broccoli walnut pesto.
12:30 p.m. WPSU-3 The Farmer and the Foodie Recipes include duxelle toast with ricotta, mushroom soup with spring garnish and mushroom tea.
WXXI-21 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Crisp, well-seasoned Korean fried chicken; beef bulgogi; kimchi fried rice, an umami-packed dish.
1 p.m. WPSU-3 In Julia’s Kitchen With Master Chefs Daniel Boulud; green pea soup; Gordon Hamersley; tossed green salad.
1:30 p.m. WPSU-3 TasteMAKERS Dale Hollow Winery features regional wines of the Ozarks; wine-poached pears with sugared walnuts.
WXXI-21 Sara’s Weeknight Meals Baked penne with prosciutto and fontina; chicken cassoulet; duck spiked with ginger and orange.
2 p.m. WNED-17 Lidia’s Kitchen Cannellini pesto dip; crudite spread; spaghetti primavera with zucchini, beans, peas and asparagus.
WXXI-21 America’s Test Kitchen Grilled chicken with adobo and sazon; salsa; Puerto Rican sweet plantain and picadillo casserole.
2:30 p.m. WNED-17 How She Rolls Carrie and her team must bake, store and deliver 40,000 biscuits each week.
3 p.m. WPSU-3 Homemade Live! Sidney Rice talks about one of his favorite recipes; the perfect Pacific Northwest bite.
3:30 p.m. WPSU-3 Mary Berry’s Easter Feast Traditions followed by British families during Lent and Good Friday.
4 p.m. FOOD Supermarket Stakeout Alex Guarnaschelli does a parking lot time warp as four chefs reminisce on the good old days.
5 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Authentic tortillas and tacos; Puerto Rican specialties; a deli prepares pastrami and lox.
5:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Pho and bahn mi; kalbi ribs and mochiko chicken; grilled octopus and lamb tacos.
6 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Blue corn enchiladas and chile en nogada; won ton soup; beef cheek manicotti; squid ink pasta.
6:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives A chef who cures, preserves and smokes everything in-house; burgers and sandwiches.
7 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Neapolitan pizza; spicy chickpea and oxtail stews; chicken burgers and quail.
7:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Fricassee de pollo; duck fried rice; homemade popcorn; chipotle habanero barbecue pork.
WPSU-3 Donal’s Irish Adventure An adventure around the picturesque town of Dingle, County Kerry; The Fish Box.
8 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Piling barbecue onto mac in Fargo, N.D.; righteous Mexican recipes inside a gas station.
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 MasterChef Amateur chefs compete to become a culinary master and earn the title MasterChef.
8:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Pork belly tacos and carne adobada; turtle soup; savory crepes and a saucy twist on beignets.
9 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives A New England spin on corned beef and cabbage; a fresh take on stroganoff.
for the NIT championship. (Live) TRUTV 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Four: Teams TBA. From UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. (Live)
10 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors. From Chase Center in San Francisco. (Live) TNT NHL Hockey Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (Live)
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4:30 p.m. TBS 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
6 p.m. ATTPT MLB Baseball Toronto Blue Jays at Pittsburgh Pirates. From LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. (Live)
6:45 p.m. TNT 2024 NCAA Men’s
Basketball Tournament
First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
7 p.m. WIVB-4 WSEE-35 2024
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
7:15 p.m. TBS 2024 NCAA Men’s
Basketball Tournament
First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
7:30 p.m. TRUTV 2024
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
9 p.m. MSG NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Denver Nuggets. From Ball Arena in Denver. (Live)
9:15 p.m. TNT 2024 NCAA Men’s
Basketball Tournament
First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
9:45 p.m. TBS 2024 NCAA Men’s
Basketball Tournament
First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
10 p.m. TRUTV 2024 NCAA Men’s
Basketball Tournament
First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
10:30 p.m. ESPN NHL Hockey Seattle Kraken at Vegas Golden Knights. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Live) Friday
4 p.m. TNT 2024 NCAA Men’s
Basketball Tournament
First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
4:30 p.m. TBS 2024 NCAA Men’s
Basketball Tournament
First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
5:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Focused Health 250, Qualifying. From Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. (Live)
6 p.m. GOLF LPGA Tour Golf Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship, Second Round. From Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. (Live)
6:45 p.m. TNT 2024 NCAA Men’s
Basketball Tournament
First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
7:15 p.m. TBS 2024 NCAA Men’s
Basketball Tournament
First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
7:30 p.m. TRUTV 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
8 p.m. ATTPT NHL Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars. From American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Live)
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
Round 3 of the 2024 Formula One season gets underway as drivers make their way down under for one of the fastest courses on the calendar. The Australian Grand Prix kicks off Friday, March 22, and runs through Sunday, March 24, at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, with practices, qualifiers and race day all broadcast live on ESPN [US]/TSN [CA].
With a new season comes new challenges, and for the Visa Cash App RB Formula One team, formerly known as Red Bull Racing’s sister team, AlphaTauri, expectations are certainly higher. RB Formula One made great steps forward in the off-season, including upgrades to the newly branded VCARB 01 front and rear suspension and a gearbox from Red Bull, with the hopes of making some significant progress on the grid.
Following the release of driver Nyck de Vries last summer, RB Formula One was able to provide 34-year-old Daniel Ricciardo the opportunity to make his return to F1, proving to be a solid choice with Ricciardo going on to earn the team’s best finish last year — a seventh at the Mexican Grand Prix.
The team looks to make big strides this season and with Round 3 about to get underway, Ricciardo is keeping expectations realistic with the hopes of reaching the top five a few times this calendar year — if all goes to plan.
“You have to aim high, but being in this sport for so long, you want to remain as realistic as possible as you don’t want to end up ultimately disappointed,” said Ricciardo, speaking to F1.com. “Top-five finishes should be the target, and if we get in that position, maybe some podiums present themselves. Of course, we want to win, but, you know ... I think we made steps last year, let’s make a few more steps.”
“Do I think top-five results are on the table — and could they be on the table in the first half of the season?” Ricciardo continued. “I’d like to think so.”
Full name: Daniel Ricciardo
Birthdate: July 1, 1989 (34)
Birthplace: Perth, Australia
FS1 College Baseball West Virginia at Oklahoma. All the action from college baseball. (Live)
9:15 p.m. TNT 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
9:30 p.m. ESPN2 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament First Round: Teams TBA. Women’s college basketball teams vie for the NCAA Tournament title. (Live) WIVB-4 WSEE-35 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
9:45 p.m. TBS 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live)
10 p.m. TRUTV 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round: Teams TBA. College basketball teams vie for the national championship. (Live) 12:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Australian Grand Prix, Qualifying. Qualifying of the Australia Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia. (Live)
Saturday
10:30 a.m. FS1 NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, Qualifying.
Height/weight: 5-10/145
lbs. Team: Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team
WUTV-29 Men’s International Soccer Friendlies England vs. Brazil. From Wembley Stadium in London. (Live)
p.m. ESPN2 2024 NCAA
Basketball Tournament First Round: Teams TBA. Women’s college basketball teams vie for the NCAA Tournament title. (Live) 4 p.m. ATTPT USL Championship Soccer Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Louisville City FC. From Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Ky. (Live) ESPN 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament First Round: Teams TBA. Women’s college basketball teams
Honours and achievements: 8x Grand Prix Winner (2014 (3X), 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021)
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“Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” (March 21)
This documentary is a celebratory exploration of the boisterous times of Freaknik, the iconic Atlanta street party that drew hundreds of thousands of people in the ‘80s and ‘90s, helping put Atlanta on the map culturally. What began as a Black college cookout soon became known for lurid tales of highway hookups and legendary late-night parties that ultimately led to the festival’s downfall.
“The Mega-Brands That Built America” - Season 1 (March 21)
The innovations, failures and incredible achievements of some of the most successful businesses in history — from megastores like Costco and Walmart to shipping giants like FedEx and UPS — that forever changed the way Americans live.
“Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard” (March 21)
When Heidi Broussard (Anna Hopkins) is ready to give birth, her best friend, Magen (Emily Osment), travels to Austin, Texas, to be by her side. However, when Heidi and her newborn daughter go missing soon afterward, authorities begin to suspect that Magen is hiding a huge secret. Based on the true story of Heidi Broussard.
“Alice & Jack” - Season 1 (March 17)
Available through the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel, this new series follows Alice (Andrea Riseborough) and Jack (Domhnall Gleeson) who, upon first meeting, are bound by a connection so powerful it seems nothing can break it. But will their path lead them to a place of happiness and togetherness? Or will life and their own emotional complexities get in the way?
“Physical: 100” - Season 2
(March 19)
This fiery global competition series from Korea returns with 100 new contestants, all in top shape and ready to take on a gauntlet of grueling challenges to claim the honor of the ultimate physique and a cash reward.
“Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain” (March 17)
John Goodman narrates the adventure of Ben (Ben Marshall), Martin (Martin Herlihy) and John (John Higgins), three childhood friends turned deadbeat co-workers, who fend off hairless bears, desperate park rangers (Meg Stalter and X Mayo) and a hypocritical cult leader (Bowen Yang) in the hopes of finding a priceless treasure, only to discover that finding the treasure is the easiest part of their journey. Nichole Sakura, Sunita Mani and Conan O’Brien also star.
“3 Body Problem” - Season 1 (March 21)
In this new sci-fi thriller, a
“My Hero Academia: Two Heroes” (March 22)
All Might (Kenta Miyake) and Deku (Daiki Yamashita) visit I-Expo, the world’s leading hero item exhibition, but a sinister plan is set in motion when villains hack the security system.
“Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés” (March 19)
In this funny, vibrant, and unpredictable special, James Beard Award winner José Andrés invites Jamie Lee Curtis, Bryan Cranston and O’Shea Jackson Jr. over for food and conversation. His guests join him in the kitchen, getting their hands dirty with approachable Spanish-influenced recipes and laughing through the stories that inspire them. Unlike most instructional food specials, Andrés embraces imperfection and spontaneity in the kitchen, giving viewers important takeaways to apply in their own homes.
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“Road House” (March 21)
In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the ‘80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. The film also stars Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almeida, Conor McGregor, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, B.K. Cannon, Beau Knapp, Darren Barnet, Dominique Columbus, Bob Menery, Catfish Jean, Kevin Carroll, Travis Van Winkle and Hannah Lanier.
“Photographers” (March 19)
This docuseries takes viewers on a journey alongside seven of the world’s most extraordinary visual storytellers. Each hour-long episode follows the life of an iconic photographer from their childhood and career beginnings to their present-day life and endeavors, allowing viewers to gain a deeper understanding of each photographer’s process, how they found themselves behind the camera, and how iconic images are made. Featuring Anand Varma, Krystle Wright, Muhammed Muheisen, Dan Winters, Campbell Addy, Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier.
“X-Men ‘97” (March 20)
Revisiting the iconic era of the 1990s, this animated series sees the X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, challenged like never before, as they are forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, JP Karliak, Lenore Zann, George Buza, AJ LoCascio, Holly Chou, Isaac Robinson-Smith, Matthew Waterson and Adrian Hough voice star.
“Life Below Zero” - Season 22 (March 20)
When bears, wolves and foxes are your only neighbors, life can be pretty lonely. Add minus-60-degree days and a constant battle for the most basic necessities, and you have the daily challenges of people who live in remote corners of Alaska. This series takes viewers deep into an Alaskan winter to meet tough, resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to survive the season.’
Questions:
1) Formula 1 goes down under with the Australian Grand Prix running at the Albert Park Circuit — located in which city?
2) Now having traveled across 23 different venues, where was the inaugural 1928 Australian Grand Prix held?
3) What year did the Australian Grand Prix go global by joining Formula
1?
4) No Australian driver has finished on the podium of the Australian Grand Prix since joining F1 — but which driver came the closest by finishing in 4th place?
5) Well, technically, Daniel Ricciardo did reach the podium by finishing 2nd place in 2014 but was disqualified post-race. Why was Ricciardo disqualified?
6) Name the team which had both drivers disqualified from the 2011 Australian Grand Prix for illegal rear wing dimensions.
“Brave” (Available Now)
Merida (Kelly Macdonald), the impetuous but courageous daughter of Scottish King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), is a skilled archer who wants to carve out her own path in life. Her defiance of an age-old tradition angers the Highland lords and leads to chaos in the kingdom. Merida seeks help from an eccentric witch (Julie Walters), who grants her an ill-fated wish. Now, Merida must discover the true meaning of courage and undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.
7) Which team has achieved the most wins at the Australian Grand Prix throughout its history?
Questions:
1) In what year did “Top Chef” premiere?
2) Who hosted the first season of “Top Chef”? (Hint: It wasn’t Padma Lakshmi.)
3) Where does Season 21 take place?
4) “Top Chef” winner/guest judge Kristen Kish is the host of Season 21 — in which season did Kish compete?
5) Kish was eliminated but returned to the competition via Last Chance Kitchen, and ultimately won it all. Name the other two contestants who accomplished this feat.
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