PROGRAM LISTINGS: April 26 – May 2, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureCALL THE MIDWIFESeason 4, Part 5 of 8 Sun., April 26, 7:00 pm New Inspired by the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, CALL THE MIDWIFE follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from London’s Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care. In Season 4, the community prepares to enter a new decade – the 1960s. Part 5 of 8 Sister Julienne questions the nature of absolute faith when she meets a Christian Science couple who refuse medicine for their newborn. Things become more complex when they’re accused of harming their child. Meanwhile, Barbara tries to communicate with a pregnant woman who can’t speak English. Using the woman’s young son to translate presents a new set of problems. Sister Mary Cynthia returns, and Fred meets a woman who catches his eye. MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Mr. Selfridge, Season 3, Part 5 of 8 Sun., April 26, 8:00 pm New The third season of the popular series, starring Jeremy Piven as the flamboyant American entrepreneur who founded the famous Selfridge’s department store, picks up the story in 1919. The acclaimed cast includes Aisling Loftus, Katherine Kelly, Gregory Fitoussi, Amanda Abbington and Tom Goodman-Hill. Part 5 of 8 Gordon’s debut as store deputy skirts scandal. Kitty confronts her attackers. Doris wrestles with a dilemma, then takes a tragic step. WOLF HALL ON MASTERPIECE Part 4 of 6 Sun., April 26, 9:00 pm Thurs., April 30, 11:00 pm New Internationally acclaimed actor Mark Rylance and Emmy-winner Damian Lewis (Homeland) star as Thomas Cromwell and King Henry VIII in this adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels, which chart the meteoric rise of Cromwell in the Tudor court – from blacksmith’s son to Henry VIII’s closest advisor. Part 4 of 6 Anne Boleyn gives birth to a baby girl, failing to produce Henry’s longed-for male heir. Cromwell demands the nobility and church swear an oath acknowledging Anne as lawful queen, but will Thomas More agree? AMERICA’S BALLROOM CHALLENGE Part 1 of 3 Sun., April 26, 10:00 pm Encore The six finalists in the American Smooth and American Rhythm divisions compete as a group, performing the standard dances in their respective categories, with judges scoring their performances. Then each couple performs a “Showdance” solo. NA MELE Mahi Beamer, Nina Kealiiwahamana and Robert Cazimero Mon., April 27, 7:30 pm Encore Three magical talents, Mahi Beamer, Nina Kealiiwahamana and Robert Cazimero, blend their voices together to create an intimacy that only comes with the melding of family and good friends in this encore presentation of a vintage NA MELE episode from the PBS Hawaii studios. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Santa Clara, CA, Part 2 of 3 Mon., April 27, 8:00 pm New The Roadshow heads to Santa Clara, where host Mark L. Walberg joins appraiser James Supp at the Pacific Pinball Museum to look at vintage pinball machines. Highlights from the Roadshow floor include a Lambert magician automaton, ca. 1900, that is still in working condition; a Ray Bradbury archive collected by Bradbury’s high school English teacher; and a Fred Myrick scrimshaw tooth, ca. 1830, that has a long history of family folklore and is appraised for $150,000 to $200,000. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Jerry Coffee Tues., April 28, 7:30 pm Encore In an instant, Lieutenant Jerry Coffee went from flying his plane over North Vietnam to being a prisoner of war. What followed was seven years of torture and isolation in a Communist prison. But he never gave up hope. Jerry Coffee tells his story of imprisonment, survival and faith. This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., April 29 at 11:00 pm and Sun., May 3 at 4:00 pm. AMERICAN MASTERS Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Tues., April 28, 11:00 pm Encore Discover the story of legendary musician Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), the first truly modern violin virtuoso. Through vintage performances, master classes and Heifetz’ previously unseen home movies, this documentary portrays an artist for whom only perfection would do. New interviews include other great violinists influenced by Heifetz, including Itzhak Perlman, Ivry Gitlis and Ida Haendel, former students Ayke Agus and Sherry Kloss, and biographers John Anthony Maltese and Arthur Vered. They reveal how Heifetz was a mysterious, idiosyncratic, solitary figure who embodied the paradox of artistic genius: a dedication to his craft at all costs. THE MIND OF A CHEF Buddies Wed., April 29, 7:30 pm & 11:30 pm Encore Join executive producer and narrator Anthony Bourdain as he takes viewers inside the mind of noted Korean American chef and restaurateur David Chang, a New York Times best-selling author and chef-owner of the Momofuku restaurant group. Chang brings a voracious appetite for food knowledge and a youthful exuberance to cooking and travel, whether cooking in his kitchens in New York and Australia or traveling for inspiration to Japan, Denmark, Spain or Montreal. Buddies Chef David Chang cooks and goofs around with his friends Peter Meehan Laurent Gras, Sat Bains and Rene Redzepi. PBS HAWAII PRESENTS Hawaiian Masterpieces: Ka Hana Kapa Thurs., April 30, 9:00 pm Encore This film follows present-day kapa makers through the kapa-making process. Marie McDonald and her daughter, Roen Hufford, create kapa using the same types of tools and methods that ancient Hawaiians used. The program culminates with the dressing of a hula halau in Hawaiian kapa for the Merrie Monarch Festival. GLOBE TREKKER South Atlantic Thurs., April 30, 10:00 pm Encore Host Zay Harding takes an epic adventure to the ends of the earth, voyaging to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkneys, South Shetland Islands, Elephant Island and the Antarctic Peninsula. AMERICA’S BALLROOM CHALLENGE Part 2 of 3 Fri., May 1, 9:00 pm New This three-part series, hosted by former U.S dance champions Mary Murphy and Tony Meredith, features all four major styles of competitive ballroom dancing: American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard and International Latin. In addition to 25 world-class couples competing to be named “America’s Best,” the series includes backstage footage of the couples preparing for competition; exhibitions featuring other top couples in each style of dance, from children to Pro-Am champions; and behind-the-scenes looks at different aspects of the world of ballroom dancing, from music to hairstyles. Part 2 of 3 In the second hour, couples take the floor in the International Standard division, full of flowing ball gowns and graceful waltzes, and then the sizzling International Latin style, with its flamboyant costumes and seductive steps. VOCES ON PBS El Poeta Fri., May 1, 10:00 pm New This film tells the story of renowned Mexican poet Javier Sicilia, who ignited an international movement for peace after the brutal murder of his 24-year old son – collateral damage in a drug war that has left more than 70,000 dead since 2006. VICTORY GARDEN’S edibleFEAST The Bay Area Sat., May 2, 7:00 pm New VICTORY GARDEN’s edibleFEAST takes viewers on a journey across America, traveling from garden to sea, mountains to fields, to learn about fresh local foods and the people who grow and produce them. Hosted by passionate foodie and TV personality Amy Devers, each episode features the work of 2013 James Beard Award-winning filmmaker and Chef Daniel Klein, who introduces viewers to gardeners, farmers and food producers around the country. The Bay Area Edible San Francisco magazine editor Bruce Cole gives gardening tips from his backyard garden, including how to humanely remove pests from the garden. Inna Jam’s Dafna Kory heads to the farmers market to pick up some delicious fruit before making jam. Next up is a visit to the Mandela Foods Co-op, a grocery store created by the community within a food desert. Finally, food writer and cook Samin Nosrat cooks up an herb salad and confit tomatoes on toast. RICK STEVES’ EUROPE Palestine Sat., May 2, 7:30 pm Encore America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countrysides. Each episode contains Rick's valuable insights on art, culture and history, and his practical, experience-enhancing travel advice. Palestine Palestine is the Muslim and Arab half of the Holy Land. After visiting Jerusalem, we harvest olives near Ramallah, follow pilgrims to Bethlehem, and visit the Dead Sea. We’ll also learn about walls, Israeli settlements and the challenges facing this region. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Jack White Sat., May 2, 11:00 pm Encore White Stripes leader Jack White performs in support of his solo LP Blunderbuss. Public AffairsHIKI NŌThurs., April 30, 7:30 pm New This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Island School from Lihue, Kauai. Top Story: Kealakehe High School on Hawaii Island presents a story about students from their school and from Iolani School on Oahu who were selected to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime science project that will send NASA’s dust shield technology to the moon. These robotics students, called MoonRIDERS (Research Investigating Dust Expulsion & Removal Systems), will work with the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems in hands-on experiments testing the capabilities of NASA’s EDS (Electrodynamic Dust Shield). Students will build a mock up lunar lander spacecraft, fabricate the actual flight frame for the mission, mount the EDS on it, install a camera and design a lunar re-duster, then test the entire system on the lower slopes of Mauna Kea to see how well it will remove dust off of the camera lens. Also Featured: Students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai visit Hanapepe Nights, a popular art, music and food festival in Kauai’s biggest little town. Students from Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle tell the story of a husband and wife who left their careers as mechanical engineers to farm the very colorful, exotic dragon fruit on Maui. Students from McKinley High School on Oahu profile their school’s cross-country team captain, Hidemasa Vincent Mitsui, who was deemed ineligible to compete during his senior year because he had to repeat the 9th grade when he moved from Japan to Hawaii (OIA rules state that a 5th year student is ineligible to participate in high school sports). Even though he was not able to compete, Vincent inspired his teammates to do their very best and was eventually reinstated when his coach and athletic director appealed to the OIA. Students at Iolani School on Oahu take us behind the scenes with the Iolani Hackers, a group of students and faculty members who create elaborate visual pranks meant to surprise and delight people on campus. Students at Saint Francis School on Oahu introduce us to Isabel Villanueva, the state air riflery champion who excels at the sport despite the fact that she lives with a rare medical condition – linear scleroderma – which causes her physical pain while participating in the sport. Students at Wheeler Middle School on Oahu show us how to stay safe on the internet by using proper social media etiquette and guidelines. This program encores Saturday, May 2 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII Should the Thirty Meter Telescope Be Built? Thurs., April 30, 8:00 pm New Construction of a Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea has been brought to a temporary halt as protests over building the 18-story high telescope stretch across the globe. Plans to build the $1.4 billion telescope have been seven years in the making, but opposition only gained momentum recently amid growing concern over further astronomy-related development on land Native Hawaiians consider sacred. Malia Mattoch moderates the discussion. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII is a live public affairs show that is also live streamed on PBSHawaii.org. Your questions and comments are welcome via phone, email, Twitter or live blogging. You may also email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org. WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL Fri., May 1, 7:30 pm New For 40 years, WASHINGTON WEEK has delivered one of the most interesting conversations of the week. Hosted by Gwen Ifill, it is the longest-running public affairs program on PBS and features a group of journalists participating in roundtable discussion of major news events. CHARLIE ROSE - THE WEEK Fri., May 1, 8:00 pm New This weekly series features the iconic TV anchor's focus on the events and conversations shaping this week and the week ahead. Drawing on conversations from his nightly PBS program and new insightful perspectives from around the world, it captures the defining moments in politics, science, business, culture, media and sports. THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP Fri., May 1, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. Science and NatureNATUREMystery Monkeys of Shangri-La Wed., April 29, 8:00 pm New This is the true story of a family of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys living in the highest forests in the world. Only recently discovered, snub-nosed monkeys are hauntingly beautiful primates, gentler than others of their kind. Elfin-like, they can seem both childlike and wise beyond their years. The family is led by a formidable fighter and his fighting force who guard a troop of 8-10 families. The survival of this unique monkey society, formed in response to the hardships of the Himalayas, depends on strong defensive strategies and the cooperation and interdependence of them all. NOVA Manhunt: Boston Bombers Wed., April 29, 9:00 pm Encore At 2:50 p.m. on April 15, 2013 two bomb blasts turned the Boston Marathon finish line from a scene of triumph to tragedy, leaving three dead, hundreds injured and a city gripped by heartbreak and terror. Less than five days later, the key suspects were identified and apprehended, with one dead, the other in custody. How did investigators transform the chaos of the bombing into a coherent trail of clues, pointing to the accused killers? NOVA follows the manhunt step-by-step, examining the role modern technology, combined with old-fashioned detective work, played in cracking the case. Given hundreds of hours of surveillance and bystander videos, how did agents spot the bad guys in a sea of spectators? Why couldn’t facial recognition software be used to identify the criminals? How much could bomb chemistry analysis, cell phone GPS, infrared imagery and crowd sourcing reveal about the secrets behind this horrific crime? With the help of top criminal investigators and anti-terrorism experts, NOVA explores which technological innovations worked – and which didn't – in the most notorious case of today, and how the world of crime fighting could be transformed tomorrow. Super Skyscrapers One World Trade Center Wed., April 29, 10:00 pm Encore As urban space shrinks, we build higher and faster than ever before, creating a new generation of skyscrapers. Super skyscrapers are pushing the limits of engineering, technology and design to become greener, stronger, smarter and more luxurious than their predecessors. This four-part series follows the creation of four extraordinary buildings, showcasing how they will revolutionize the way we live, work and protect ourselves from potential threats. One World Trade Center One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the western hemisphere and a famous modern landmark, is engineered to be the safest and strongest skyscraper ever built. This episode follows the final year of exterior construction, culminating with the milestone of reaching the symbolic height of 1,776 feet. For head of construction Steve Plate, as well as scientists, engineers, ironworkers and curtain wall installers, this is a construction job suffused with the history of the site and a sense of duty to rebuild from the ashes of Ground Zero. HISTORYThe DraftMon., April 27, 9:00 pm Fri., May 1, 11:00 pm New The draft in the 1960s and 1970s was a lightning rod that lit up schisms of race, class and culture in American society. But ending the draft has produced unintended consequences, creating a citizenry disconnected from that of the soldiers who experience the burden of war. The question of who serves in America’s military has shaped battle strategy and foreign policy and stranded Americans in uniform for years on distant battlefields. From the Civil War to the conflicts of the Vietnam era, forced military service has torn the nation apart – and sometimes, as in WWII, united Americans in a common purpose. Featuring interviews with the people who fought the draft, supported it and lived its realities, this program tells the story of how a single, controversial issue continues to define a nation. Dick Cavett’s Vietnam Mon., April 27, 10:00 pm Sat., May 2, 8:00 pm New On the 40th anniversary of the official end of the Vietnam War, this program examines the war and its impact on America through the prism of interviews conducted by the iconic host of The Dick Cavett Show, which featured conversation and debate from all sides of the political spectrum. The program combines interviews from Cavett’s shows with archival footage, network news broadcasts and audio/visual material from the National Archives to provide insight and perspective on this controversial chapter of American history. Vietnam War Stories Mon., April 27, 11:00 pm Encore Veterans from all branches of military service recount their experiences of the Vietnam War, sharing stories of triumph and loss on the field of duty, of sacrificing nearly everything on the battlefield and of the strong bonds of brotherhood and companionship in the ranks. Along with the veterans’ stories, archival video, historical photography and maps evoke stark imagery of the conflict. The Day the ‘60s Died Tues., April 28, 8:00 pm New The aftermath of the shooting deaths of four college students at Kent State on May 4, 1970 has been called the most divisive moment in American history since the Civil War. This compelling documentary returns to that turbulent spring 45 years ago to take a new perspective on the incident and what followed by exploring how three very different worlds – U.S. college campuses, the jungles of Cambodia and the Nixon White House – collided during that month in 1970. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Last Days in Vietnam Tues., April 28, 9:00 pm Sat., May 2, 9:00 pm New During the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War, as the North Vietnamese Army closed in on Saigon, the South Vietnamese resistance crumbled. The United States had only a skeleton crew of diplomats and military operatives still in the country. With a communist victory inevitable and the U.S. readying to withdraw, many Americans on the ground worried their South Vietnamese allies and friends faced imprisonment or death at the hands of the approaching North Vietnamese. With the clock ticking and the city under fire, a number of heroic Americans took matters into their own hands, engaging in unsanctioned and often makeshift operations in a desperate effort to save as many South Vietnamese as possible. A film by Rory Kennedy. DIYROUGH CUT: WOODWORKING WITH TOMMY MACChina Cabinet Sat., May 2, 2:00 pm New In the 5th season of the series, respected furniture maker Tommy MacDonald and his friends Al, Eli and Steve share bold and inspiring woodworking designs. Tommy travels to historic landmarks in the Boston area, Chicago and beyond for inspiration, and then returns to his workshop to create pieces for the home and office. Thirteen new half-hour episodes introduce a wide variety of indoor and outdoor projects tailored to the recreational woodworker. The large-scale pieces – including beds, tables and wardrobes – blend new-school methods with old-school techniques. China Cabinet Tommy works with friend Al D’Attanasio to build a china cabinet perfect for any home. Then together they install the massive piece into Tommy’s house. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., May 2, 2:30 pm New Electrician Scott Caron heads to Cleveland to install some landscape lighting. Then Richard replaces a water main shutoff. THIS OLD HOUSE Lexington Project 2015: Finishing Details Sat., May 2, 3:00 pm New Roger and landscape designer Tim Lee place the first new plants in the landscaping plan. Richard is using two kinds of radiators to bring heat to the garage and the upstairs sitting room. Tom shows Kevin the progress on the upstairs laundry room, outfitted with simple cabinets and a small countertop. Installer Bob Young shows Norm the new insulated steel garage doors that should help keep the heat inside the garage. In the great room, master electrician Allen Gallant is installing a massive wrought-iron chandelier with 52 bulbs. MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL The Grind Sat., May 2, 4:00 pm Encore In this episode, Martha Stewart uses ground meat to make her mother’s sweet and tangy glazed meatloaf. Then butcher Pat LaFrieda joins her to demonstrate the technique for grinding meat at home to make sweet and hot Italian–style pork sausage. Then, learn how to make burgers using a custom blend of meats, and giant meatballs with ricotta. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED Pizza and Cookies Go Gluten-Free Sat., May 2, 4:30 pm New Test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to the best gluten-free pizza. Then, test cook Dan Souza explains the science of gluten. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of gluten-free spaghetti. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster shows Chris how to make gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS Just 5 Ingredients Sat., May 2, 5:00 pm New Chef Sara Moulton returns with a fourth season of SARA'S WEEKNIGHT MEALS, featuring simple but delicious recipes for putting flavorful, healthy, home-cooked meals on the table with minimal fuss. In addition, guest chefs from around the globe prepare their favorite dishes in Sara's home kitchen before taking her on a culinary expedition to their favorite local farms, ethnic enclaves and other secret food sources. Just 5 Ingredients Less is more when you use just 5 ingredients: less time, less money, and with Sara’s easy recipes, more flavor. Jean Anderson’s oven fried chicken will knock you out, and our salmon with wasabi crust is just spicy enough. Finally, Sara shows you an elegant but easy duck confit with braised leeks and sauerkraut. LIDIA’S KITCHEN Rice is Twice as Nice Sat., May 2, 5:30 pm New Chef Lidia Bastianich conjures simple, seasonal and economical dishes with grace, confidence and love. She teaches viewers to draw on their roots, allow for spontaneity and cultivate a sense of home in the kitchen. Filled with tips and techniques collected through years in the kitchen and at the family table, Lidia channels her passion for teaching into a fun and trustworthy curriculum of kitchen wisdom. Rice is Twice as Nice Lidia teaches viewers to make creamy clam and scallion risotto with tomatoes. |