SUNDAYS, FRIDAYS

G. K. Chesterton

EWTN “Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions,” the English journalist, poet, author and convert Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) wrote in 1930. Timeless insights such as this, and wisdom of his own, are the fare that The American Chesterton Society’s president, Dale Ahlquist, serves up as host of this series, which includes Chuck Chalberg’s able impersonations of G.K. It airs at 9pm Sundays and 2pm Fridays.

WEEKDAYS, noon and 12:30pm

Petkeeping With Marc Morrone

HALLMARK CHANNEL In two new daily half-hour episodes from his pet store in Rockville Centre, N.Y., Marc Morrone explains how to care for all kinds of pets, from cats, dogs, bunnies and birds to more exotic animals. Also, veterinarians and animal behaviorists supply advice about keeping pets safe and happy.

TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS

Forgotten Heritage: Europe and Our Lady

EWTN In these new shows, which air 3:30am Tuesdays and 4:30pm Saturdays, Father Owen Gorman of the Diocese of Clogher, Ireland, and Father John Hogan of the Diocese of Meath explain the Blessed Virgin Mary’s place in Europe’s spirituality and culture and discuss, as Father Hogan says, “devotions, apparitions and devotees of Our Lady [to encourage] a renewal of devotion to the mother of the Lord in these times.”

SUNDAY, March 13, 1pm

The Real George Washington

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL Experts focus on lesser-known aspects of Washington’s life, including childhood tragedies, overcoming financial trouble, espionage efforts in the American Revolution, and a new appraisal of his facial appearance.

MONDAY, March 14, 9pm

Jerusalem: Center of the World

PBS Ray Suarez hosts this two-hour spiritual and historical tour of Jerusalem’s sites revered by Christians, Jews and Muslims. A re-airing from 2009.

THURSDAY, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day

CATHOLICTV At noon and 8:30pm, Trial at Tara, a 1953 film from Father Patrick Peyton’s Family Theater, tells St. Patrick’s story. At 12:30 and 9pm, Archbishop Fulton Sheen, in his Life Is Worth Living episode “The Psychology of the Irish,” displays his love for the Irish people and their faith, courage and humor. At 6pm, the animated story Patrick, Brave Shepherd of the Emerald Isle recreates St. Patrick’s bringing of the light of Christ to Ireland.

THURSDAY, March 17, 5 and 8pm

Titanic: How It Really Sank

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL This 2009 documentary argues that the reason for the Titanic’s sinking with the loss of 1,517 lives on April 15, 1912, was a long series of human mistakes, from its design and construction to errors by officers and crew.

Dan Engler writes from Santa Barbara, California.