PROGRAM LISTINGS: May 3 – May 9, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureCALL THE MIDWIFESeason 4, Part 6 of 8 Sun., May 3, 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 6 of 8 A secret romance faces heartbreak when teenager Paulette becomes pregnant, a situation complicated by her diabetes and her boyfriend’s criminal past. Nurse Crane helps support the young couple, but Paulette’s life is endangered when the two run off together. Meanwhile, a group of itinerants comes to the attention of the Nonnatus team when Noakes accuses them of theft. The midwives are drawn into their closed world when they treat a newborn. Patsy organizes a fundraising square dance, to which Fred asks Violet on a date. MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Mr. Selfridge, Season 3, Part 6 of 8 Sun., May 3, 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 6 of 8 Harry and Victor spiral deeper into despair, as do Mardle and Grove. Serge and Violette fly high after a crash. WOLF HALL ON MASTERPIECE Part 5 of 6 Sun., May 3, 9:00 pm Thurs., May 7, 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 5 of 6 With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour. Anne hears of this and threatens Cromwell to make terms with her before her son is born. But has she overplayed her cards? AMERICA’S BALLROOM CHALLENGE Part 2 of 3 Sun., May 3, 10:00 pm Encore In Part 2 of 3, 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. NA MELE Waipuna Mon., May 4, 7:30 pm Encore Kale Hannahs, David Kamakahi and Matt Sproat of the acclaimed Hawaiian music group Waipuna present their interpretation of Hawaiian music, accompanied by hula dancer Jaimie Kennedy. From “Malama Mau Hawaii,” a selection from Waipuna’s first album, to “E Mau Ke Aloha,” composed by David’s father, Dennis Kamakahi, Waipuna will take you through a joyful musical cycle. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Santa Clara, CA, Part 3 of 3 Mon., May 4, 8:00 pm New The visit to Santa Clara, California, features great finds that include a Booker T. Washington archive collected by Washington’s former teacher; a 17th-century Chinese transitional wine pot that was mistaken for a teapot; and an Eanger Irving Couse painting featuring an iconic subject for the artist. Watch to discover which item is valued at $75,000! Also: Host Mark L. Walberg joins appraiser Brian Witherell at the Computer History Museum to look at the first Apple computer. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Biloxi, MS, Part 3 of 3 Mon., May 4, 9:00 pm Encore In Biloxi, Mississippi, host Mark L. Walberg joins appraiser Beth Szescila at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art to discuss how the beauty of the southern landscape and its creatures inspired the paintings and prints of this prolific, 20th-century Mississippi native. Highlights from the Roadshow floor include a suit worn by Olivia de Havilland in the 1943 film Princess O’Rourke; a circa 1890 French industrial clock; and four 1827 watercolor portraits attributed to “The Guilford Limner,” a mysterious North Carolina-based artist who never signed his work, valued conservatively at $60,000. INDEPENDENT LENS Kumu Hina Mon., May 4, 10:00 pm Thurs., May 7, 9:00 pm New Over the course of a momentous year, Kumu Hina, a native Hawaiian mahu (transgender) teacher, inspires a tomboyish young girl to claim her place as leader of an all-male hula troupe, as she herself searches for love and a fulfilling romantic relationship with an unpredictable young Tongan man. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Susan Yamada Tues., May 5, 7:30 pm New Susan Yamada is Executive Director of the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Shidler College of Business. Yamada calls herself an “accidental entrepreneur,” with a career that moved from hospitality to publishing to leading tech companies. After a successful life in Silicon Valley during the dot-com boom, she came home to Hawaii, never needing to work again. But in this phase of her life, she has dedicated herself to giving back to her community by mentoring young future entrepreneurs. This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., May 6 at 11:00 pm and Sun., May 10 at 4:00 pm. A CHEF’S LIFE Sweet Corn & Expensive Tea Wed., May 6, 7:30 New A Chef’s Life is a documentary and cooking series that takes viewers inside the life of Chef Vivian Howard, who, with her husband Ben Knight, returned home to open a fine dining restaurant in small-town Eastern North Carolina. Each episode follows Vivian out of the kitchen and into cornfields, strawberry patches and hog farms as she hunts down the ingredients that inspire her menus. Using a chef’s modern sensibilities, Vivian explores Southern cuisine, past and present – one ingredient at a time. A celebration of true farm-to-table food, the series combines the action and drama of a high-pressure business with the joys and stresses of family life. Sweet Corn & Expensive Tea Chef Vivian and her husband, Ben, leave New York to open a restaurant in her small North Carolina hometown. Vivian revisits the Southern tradition of “putting up” corn and shares her method for making smoked corn relish. As the episode concludes, a devastating setback threatens their new life. GLOBE TREKKER Myanmar Thurs., May 7, 10:00 pm Encore Host Megan McCormick starts her journey in Yangon with a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Next she visits Inle Lake and then heads to the Shan Palace in the town of Hsipaw, where she uncovers a centuries-old tribal rivalry. Megan travels by train to Mandalay to visit the golden Mahamuni Buddha and to try her hand at puppetry. She makes her way to the Chin State and then on to Bagan, once the capital city. Megan’s last stop is the Rahkine State where she boards a boat to Ngapali Beach, the ultimate beach destination. AMERICA’S BALLROOM CHALLENGE Part 3 of 3 Fri., May 8, 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 3 of 3 The winning couples in the four divisions of ballroom compete across dance styles in the grand finale. Plus, stunning performances in the Cabaret division and the Pro-Am division. Caring for Mom & Dad Fri., May 8, 10:00 pm New Americans are living longer than ever before, and soon older adults will outnumber the young. Today, family caregivers are providing 90 percent of parent care, in addition to balancing work and family, a job most cannot afford to do. This phenomenon is faced by millions of baby boomers who are approaching retirement themselves, and who are also grappling with the responsibilities of one or both of their parents’ care. The program explores the emotional, health and financial challenges that many caregivers face every day and offers some solutions and tips to help others embarking on this new future. VICTORY GARDEN’S edibleFEAST Palm Beach Sat., May 9, 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. Palm Beach Visit Palm Beach, Florida, where Dr. John Zahina-Ramos of Just One Backyard shows how to plant sweet potatoes in a wheelbarrow and then how to make a wall garden. Then visit Jojo Milano, who left the urban life of Miami to start a farm in rural Palm Beach County where she raises purebred Nubian and Lamancha goats and makes cheese from their milk. Next, head to the water to see how Eric Finn dives for the invasive lionfish and spiny lobster. Finish up in the kitchen of Chef Clay Conley, who serves up lionfish escabeche. RICK STEVES’ EUROPE Italy’s Riviera: Cinque Terre Sat., May 9, 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. Italy’s Riviera: Cinque Terre Exploring Italy’s most remote and romantic stretch of Riviera, we visit five tiny port towns: dramatic Vernazza, surrounded by vineyards; reclusive Corniglia, high on a bluff; pastel Manarola; hardscrabble Riomaggiore; and the pint-sized resort of Monterosso. Fishing for anchovies, sipping wine out of rustic barrels, and savoring twinkling Mediterranean vistas, we enjoy a Riviera adventure. PACIFIC HEARTBEAT Road to The Globe Sat., May 9, 8:00 pm New In 2010, the home of Shakespeare – The Globe Theatre in London, England – issued a proclamation outlining the world’s biggest Shakespearean festival: 36 countries, 36 Shakespearean plays, 36 languages. New Zealand actor Rawiri Paratene answered the call and was given the honor of opening the festival. Spanning the twelve-week period before opening night, the film follows Rawiri as he forms his own company, Ngakau Toa, consisting of New Zealand’s best Maori actors, and their journey as they prepare to take their Maori adaption of William Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida to The Globe. STANDING ON SACRED GROUND Profit & Loss Sat., May 9, 9:00 pm New In this four-part documentary series, native people share ecological wisdom and spiritual reverence while battling a utilitarian view of land in the form of consumer culture and resource extraction as well as competing religions and climate change. Profit & Loss In Papua New Guinea, a Chinese government-owned nickel mine has relocated villagers to a taboo sacred mountain, built a new pipeline and refinery on contested clan land, and dumped mining waste into the sea. In Alberta, First Nations people suffer from rare cancers as their traditional hunting grounds are strip-mined to unearth the world’s third-largest oil reserve. Indigenous people tell their own stories – and confront us with the ethical consequences of our culture of consumption. STANDING ON SACRED GROUND Pilgrims & Tourists Sat., May 9, 10:00 pm New In the Russian Republic of Altai, traditional native people create their own mountain parks to rein in tourism and resist a gas pipeline that would cut through a World Heritage Site. In northern California, Winnemem Wintu girls grind herbs on a sacred medicine rock, as elders protest U.S. government plans to enlarge one of the West’s biggest dams and submerge this touchstone of a tribe. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Beck Sat., May 9, 11:00 pm Encore Alt.rock superstar Beck performs. The singer/songwriter plays songs from his album Morning Phase and some of his greatest hits. Public AffairsFRONTLINEOutbreak Tues., May 5, 10:00 pm Fri., May 8, 11:00 pm New FRONTLINE presents the vivid, inside story of how the Ebola outbreak began and why it wasn’t stopped before it was too late. With exclusive access to key global decision-makers and health responders, and gripping accounts of victims from the slums of Monrovia to the jungles of Guinea, the episode exposes tragic missteps in the response to the epidemic. HIKI NŌ Thurs., May 7, 7:30 pm New This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Kaiser High School in East Oahu. Top Story: Moanalua High School in the Salt Lake district of Oahu presents a story on Moanalua history teacher Cris Pasquil, who uses non-traditional activities like group projects, skits and even music to instill a love of learning in his students. He draws inspiration from his own experience learning hula under kumu hula Robert Cazimero and his halau's recent victory at the esteemed Merrie Monarch Festival. Also Featured: H.P. Baldwin High School on Maui profiles 2014 Baldwin graduate Marcus Chambers, who has already achieved success as a surf videographer. What started off as a hobby for Marcus has led to nominations at international award competitions, thanks to the growing importance of video and social media in the world of professional surfing. Waipahu High School on Oahu features a follow-up story on Victoria Cuba. We first met Victoria last season as a senior at Waipahu High School, when she opened up about being homeless. Now, she attends the University of Hawaii at Manoa on a full scholarship and interns at PBS Hawaii. No longer homeless, she resides in a UH dorm, but admits that the transition has had its challenges. Waianae High School in West Oahu tells us about a new mode of transportation for some of their campus staff. With 40 acres and nearly 2,000 students to care for, Waianae High School's security guards have a lot of ground to cover. The department recently acquired bicycles as a healthier, more cost-effective mode of transportation. The change is slowly spreading throughout the school. Konawaena High School on Hawaii Island shows how their school is developing one of only two high school lacrosse teams on the island. Konawaena teacher Daniel Curran is on a mission to make lacrosse a mainstream sport in Hawaii. Starting a team has many unique challenges, but students say the benefits are worth it. Mililani Middle School in Central Oahu profiles the rock band EMKE. This program encores Saturday, May 9 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII What Is the Best Future for Kahoolawe? Thurs., May 7, 8:00 pm New Kahoolawe, an island that many Hawaiians hold as sacred, has been a cultural and political touchstone since the 1970s. When the U.S. military handed over control of Kahoolawe to the state of Hawaii, unexploded bombs and erosion left a barren landscape that many to this day are working to replant and restore. Today, Kahoolawe waits to be transferred to a Native Hawaiian entity to manage the island, but funding for the clean-up is fast running out. The Legislature has approved $2 million to help continue the restoration of Kahoolawe, but will it be enough? 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. Science and NatureNATUREParrot Confidential Wed., May 6, 8:00 pm Encore From the wilds of Costa Rica to the suburbs of our own country, this special explores the difficulties of raising parrots, the reasons some breeders and owners become rescuers, and conservation efforts in the wild. Owners and rescuers of the popular bird talk about the ups and downs of caring for these colorful characters. NOVA Nazi Attack on America Wed., May 6, 9:00 pm New Long before 9/11, a little-known attack from the ocean depths struck our shores, lasting three-and-a-half years and claiming 5,000 lives. Now, famed undersea explorer Bob Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic, investigates the wreck of one of the attack craft, a German submarine that lies at the bottom of the gulf just a few miles off New Orleans. U-166 was part of Operation Drumbeat, a highly successful U-boat operation that caught East Coast cities and shipping almost completely unprepared. With state-of-the-art survey gear, Ballard probes the wreck and unravels a dramatic mystery in the official story of the sub’s sinking. Super Skyscrapers Building the Future Wed., May 6, 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. Building the Future Commonly known as "the cheese grater," the Leadenhall Building is the pinnacle of London's avant-garde architecture. Designed as a tapered tower with a steel exoskeleton, it’s the tallest skyscraper in the City of London and the most innovative. The teams behind the Leadenhall project had to radically rethink every aspect of the traditional building model. This program follows the monumental challenges that come with erecting this super skyscraper: constructed off-site, delivered to location, and stacked like a giant Lego set and bolted together. HISTORYThe Day the ‘60s DiedMon., May 4, 11:00 pm Encore 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 with 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. THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY Get Action Tues., May 5, 8:00 pm Encore Ken Burns’ seven-part documentary tells the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics. The seven-part, 14-hour series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative. Get Action A frail, asthmatic young Theodore Roosevelt transforms himself into a vigorous champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in American history at age 42. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, brought up as the pampered only child of adoring parents, follows his older cousin’s career with worshipful fascination and begins to think he might one day follow in his footsteps. DIYTHE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOPTaming the Timber Bench Sat., May 9, 2:00 pm New Using only the hand tools of the pre-industrial era, woodworker Roy Underhill and his guests prove that there was life before electricity. Whether you think muscle-powered tools are a thing of the past – or a thing of the future – you’ll reconnect with your own inner craftsperson. Taming the Timber Bench Roy shows off this classic German carpenter’s bench built with stopped sliding dovetails. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., May 9, 2:30 pm New Roger helps a homeowner replace a mailbox that was damaged by a snowplow. Kevin shares some information about windows and Tom helps a homeowner reuse an old door in a new opening. THIS OLD HOUSE Lexington Project 2015: Down to the Wire Sat., May 9, 3:00 pm New Kevin arrives to see the installation of tall fescue that needs less water and fertilizer than other varieties. Interior designer Robin Gannon tells Kevin how she designed the great room entertainment center; then Matt Allen shows how he’s turning the design into reality. Later, Kevin checks on the salvaged interior doors that will conceal the TV. In the basement, Richard shows Kevin the finished mechanical room and closes the loop on the final heating and cooling decisions. MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL Cooking with Wine Sat., May 9, 4:00 pm Encore Cooking with wine is an easy way to boost the flavor in any recipe. Martha Stewart highlights the basic guidelines for using wine as an ingredient in four classic recipes: richly flavored beef bourguignon; cioppino, a tomato-and-wine-based fish stew; a sumptuous chicken marsala; and poached pears two ways, in red and white wine. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED Southeast Asian Specialties Sat., May 9, 4:30 pm New Host Christopher Kimball goes into the kitchen with test cook Bridget Lancaster to learn how to make Vietnamese beef pho at home. Then, test cook Becky Hays uncovers the secrets to making the Singapore noodles. SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS 15-Minute Sautés Sat., May 9, 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. 15-Minute Sautés Sometimes the fastest route to dinner is to sauté or quick fry a piece of meat or fish. Sara shows the proper technique and then some quick, mix-and-match ways to change it up. She shows us her pork sauté with a choice of two sauces, then her spicy blackened fish with a homemade Creole rub. LIDIA’S KITCHEN Summertime Delights Sat., May 9, 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. Summertime Delights Lidia prepares a light, healthy summer meal. Beat the heat with a scallop salad, savory seared sesame chicken breast, and a refreshing mint granita for dessert. |