Monday TV Picks: The documentary 'Gettysburg' on History Channel

'Gettysburg'

It lasted just three days in the summer of 1863, but this battle became one of the most memorable of the Civil War. This new documentary, executive-produced by Tony and Ridley Scott, airs in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Narrated by Sam Rockwell. 9 p.m. Monday on the History channel (seattletimes.com/tvlistings).

Doug Knoop, Seattle Times staff

Also on Monday

"MLB Baseball," 1 p.m. (ROOT): Baltimore Orioles at Seattle Mariners (Live).

"Masterpiece Special: The Unseen Alistair Cooke," 8 p.m. (KBTC): The journalist and broadcaster becomes more-widely known in the United States as host of "Masterpiece Theatre" over two decades.

"Single Ladies," 9 p.m. (VH1): Three best friends philosophize about men, sex and relationships.

"Platinum Hit," 10 p.m. (Bravo): Jewel and Kara DioGuardi meet the 12 aspiring songwriters.

"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition," 10 p.m. (ABC): An ambitious 21-year-old woman who weighs nearly 400 pounds embarks on a one-year challenge in hopes of losing weight.

"Surprise Homecoming," 10 p.m. (TLC): Billy Ray Cyrus goes undercover to help surprise a soldier's wife; a soldier arrives home in time for a bridal shower; a family reunites.

The New York Times