PROGRAM LISTINGS July 5 - July 11, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureLAST TANGO IN HALIFAXSeason 3, Part 2 of 6 Sun., July 5, 7:00 pm Thurs., July 9, 11:00 pm New Enjoy the third season of this award-winning series that celebrates life and love. Celia (Anne Reid) and Alan (Derek Jacobi) plan to make the most of their time together, Caroline (Sarah Lancashire) and Kate (Nina Sosanya) settle into married life and old habits come back to haunt Gillian (Nicola Walker). Part 2 of 6 Alan finally lets Celia in on his secret about Gary, but is saddened when Celia punishes Caroline on her wedding day for his mistake. Meanwhile, Gillian loses her job after a humiliating visit from Cheryl. POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE Part 3 of 7 Sun., July 5, 8:00 pm New Captain Ross Poldark rides again in a swashbuckling new adaptation of the hit 1970s series. Aidan Turner stars as a redcoat who returns to Cornwall after the American Revolution; Eleanor Tomlinson plays the miner’s daughter taken in by the captain. Part 3 of 7 Poldark’s battle with the local gentry deepens. He faces one turning point with Elizabeth and another with Demelza. THE CRIMSON FIELD Part 3 of 6 Sun., July 5, 9:00 pm New Oona Chaplin stars in a drama about WWI’s frontline medics – their hopes, fears, triumphs and tragedies. In a tented field hospital on the coast of France, a team of doctors, nurses and women volunteers works together to heal the bodies and souls of men wounded in the trenches. Part 3 of 6 Thomas wrestles with a growing attraction to Kitty, a terrified patient faces court martial and Sister Joan reveals a dark secret to one of her patients. THE FORSYTE SAGA Part 4 of 13 Sun., July 5, 10:00 pm Encore This dramatic miniseries, first aired in 2002, chronicles three generations of the Forsytes, an upper middle-class family in Victorian and Edwardian England. Damian Lewis, Gina McKee and Ioan Gruffudd star with Rupert Graves, Amanda Root and Corin Redgrave. Part 4 of 13 Irene and Bosinney spend time together and, when she comes home late, Soames takes advantage of her unlocked bedroom door and rapes her. When Irene meets Bosinney the next day, he’s furious. As he runs through the foggy streets to confront Soames, he’s hit by a cab and killed. Old Jolyon reunites his family and they buy and move to Robin Hill. NA MELE George Winston (Plays Slack Key) Mon., July 6, 7:30 pm Encore This vintage episode presents a rare solo slack key concert with George Winston, best known the world over for his evocative piano music, musical interpretations of the ever-changing seasons of his childhood Montana home. But ki ho'alu, slack key guitar music, has been his passion for many years. In this NA MELE classic, Winston performs his "Montana-ized" versions of such slack key classics as: "Sweet Lei Mamo" by Charles Hopkins; "None Hula" by Lena Machado; and Leonard Kwan's "Nahe Nahe." ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Vintage Tulsa Mon., July 6, 8:00 pm New Discover how values have changed for appraisals from 15 years ago. Highlights include a Navajo chief’s blanket, a Connecticut secretary and chair and a 1924 Charles Russell watercolor. Learn which item is now worth $125,000-$135,000. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Vintage Des Moines Mon., July 6, 9:00 pm Encore More than fifteen years after first visiting Des Moines, Iowa, the Roadshow looks back on featured items to see if their value has changed. Highlights include a Rambling Mickey Mouse toy with its original box, ca. 1934; Charles Lindbergh memorabilia; and a Samuel McIntire medallion that has soared in value from $70,000-$90,000 to $ 200,000-$300,000. POV Tough Love Mon., July 6, 10:00 pm New Having lost custody of their children, two parents fight to win back the trust of the courts and reunite their families. Acknowledging their past parenting mistakes, both contend with a complex bureaucracy to prove they deserve a second chance. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Colbert Matsumoto Tues., July 7, 7:30 pm New Growing up in the plantation lifestyle on the island of Lanai, Colbert Matsumoto saw how his father led by example as one of the leaders of the ILWU, and learned from his mother’s strong sense of fairness in her role as a wahine luna (female boss). He took those life lessons and applied them to his own life, helping to re-shape Bishop Estate, and becoming a business and community leader in Honolulu. This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., July 8 at 11:00 pm and Sun., July 12 at 4:00 pm. A CHEF’S LIFE Love Me Some Candied Yams! Wed., July 8, 7:30 pm 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. Love Me Some Candied Yams! Vivian introduces viewers to Rob and Amy Hill, proprietors of one of the largest sweet potato farms in the country and two of the restaurant’s best customers. Vivian and her mom, Scarlett, make her grandmother’s candied yams, and Vivian later re-imagines these for the restaurant with sorghum and pecans. PBS HAWAII PRESENTS Breadfruit & Open Spaces Thurs., July 9, 9:00 pm Encore Explore the journey of a group of Pacific Islander immigrants from the Federated States of Micronesia who now live on Guam. The film gives a rare look into their personal lives as they struggle to hold their ground and find a voice on a new island, while maintaining ties to their families on their home island of Chuuk. Four-Four-Two, F Company at War Thurs., July 9, 9:30 pm Encore The 442nd Regimental Combat Team – comprised of Americans of Japanese ancestry – fought in Italy and France during World War II against the German Army of Hitler’s Third Reich. It earned a reputation for being a crack infantry unit and the regiment and its men received considerable battlefield honors and individual medals of valor. Follow the exploits of F Company through the letters of 1st Sergeant Jack Wakamatsu and interviews with five F Company veterans who recall in vivid detail their experiences from witnessing the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to the Banzai charge up a hill in France where F Company wiped out a German company. GLOBE TREKKER Puerto Rico Thurs., July 9, 10:00 pm Encore Host Zay Harding discovers the cultural highs and breath-taking beauty of this former Spanish colony where he discovers why it’s known as the “island of enchantment,” boasting sun-kissed beaches, dramatic mountains, a rich history and great music. From San Juan, the vibrant capital, to the El Yunque National Forest, the Camuy River Caves National Park and the coffee-producing central highlands, this is a fascinating insight into one of the jewels of the Caribbean and all of its rich and varied culture. AMERICAN MASTERS Harper Lee Fri., July 10, 9:00 pm Encore Uncover the mysterious life of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of To Kill a Mockingbird. AMERICAN MASTERS offers an unprecedented look at the life of Harper Lee, illuminating the phenomenon behind To Kill a Mockingbird and the Oscar-winning 1962 film adaptation. The documentary reveals the context and history of the novel’s Deep South setting, and the social changes it inspired after publication. Tom Brokaw, Rosanne Cash, Anna Quindlen, Scott Turow, Oprah Winfrey and others reflect on the novel’s power, influence, popularity, and the ways it has shaped their lives. This updated program also previews Go Set a Watchman, Lee’s novel set to be published for the first time on July 14th. AMERICAN MASTERS The Day Carl Sandburg Died Fri., July 10, 10:30 pm Encore For much of the 20th century, Carl Sandburg was synonymous with the American experience, a spokesman on behalf of “the people.” Using his unique life as the basis for free-verse poetry, Sandburg became one of the most successful writers in the English language: a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winner, biographer, children’s storyteller, novelist and captivating performer. Yet, after his death in 1967, his literary legacy faded and his poems, once taught in schools across America, were dismissed under the weight of massive critical attack. AMERICAN MASTERS provides a dynamic examination into the life, work and controversy surrounding Sandburg, exposing his radical politics and anarchist writing during WWI as well as the burgeoning resurgence of interest in him and his contributions. LUCKY CHOW Ramen Mania Sat., July 11, 7:00 pm New This new series travels across the United States to explore Asian cuisine's impact on American food culture. Hosted by Danielle Chang, the six-part series explores a wide variety of Asian food and drink while meeting the new generation of chefs and entrepreneurs dedicated to keeping traditions alive. The series features renowned chefs and culinary personalities such as Top Chef winner Kristen Kish, YouTube sensation Maangchi, Chinese master chef Susur Lee and ramen entrepreneur Ivan Orkin. Ramen Mania Ivan Orkin, the renegade New Yorker-turned-Japanese-ramen-chef, discusses ramen culture in New York versus Tokyo. Chef Nakamura from Sun Noodles explains what makes a great bowl of ramen. Later, seafood purveyor-turned-ramen-chef Yuji Haraguchi creates a New York deli-style version of his broth-less ramen dish, mazemen, using sustainable and typically discarded seafood from a nearby supermarket. The episode ends in Berkeley, CA, with a tour of the local greenmarket from three former Chez Panisse chefs. CURIOUS TRAVELER Curious About: Wales Sat., July 11, 7:30 pm New This series takes viewers on an enriching and entertaining "field trip for grown-ups" to some of the most intriguing European and North American cities in the world. Entertainment journalist Christine Van Blokland brings her passion and genuine curiosity for the arts, quirky characters, storytelling, and lifelong learning to this new series. In each location, Christine explores the hidden histories in their art, architecture, museums, monuments, houses of worship and city parks. Wales Why is there a dragon on the Welsh flag? Why does the man next-in-line for the British throne hold the title the “Prince of Wales?” What are the Walls of Constantinople doing all the way over here? Who is King Longshanks? And how the heck do you pronounce the second longest place name in the world: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch??? FOYLE’S WAR High Castle Sat., July 11, 8:00 pm New The acclaimed detective series returns with more mysteries set in the uncertain days at the beginning of the Cold War. In 1946 London, former DCS Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen) now employs his unerring investigative skills on behalf of MI5, assisted by his ever-faithful driver, Sam Wainwright (Honeysuckle Weeks). High Castle A translator for the Nuremberg trials is killed, leading Foyle into the world of international oil politics and corrupt Nazi businessmen. AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT Elephants Can Remember Sat., July 11, 9:30 pm Encore David Suchet returns in his signature role as the suave Belgian super sleuth, exercising his “little grey cells” by helping police investigate crimes and murders, whether they ask for his help or not. These final lavish adaptations feature guest stars Iain Glen, Helen Baxendale, Philip Glenister and Hugh Fraser. Elephants Can Remember While Poirot investigates a famed psychiatrist’s murder, crime novelist Ariadne Oliver looks into a couple’s mysterious death. The story began 13 years ago, on a cliff top in Eastbourne. A couple tragically died, but the question has always remained: did the husband, General Ravenscroft, shoot the wife, or did the wife, Molly, kill the husband? AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Eric Church Sat., July 11, 11:00 pm Encore Country star Eric Church performs tunes from his hit album The Outsiders. Public AffairsFRONTLINEHunting the Nightmare Bacteria Tues., July 7, 10:00 pm Encore “Nightmare bacteria” is how the Center for Disease Control describes a frightening threat spreading quickly in hospitals, communities and across the globe. FRONTLINE reporter David Hoffman investigates the alarming rise of untreatable infections: from a young girl thrust onto life support in an Arizona hospital, to a young American infected in India who comes home to Seattle, and an uncontrollable outbreak at the nation’s most prestigious hospital, where 18 patients were mysteriously infected and six died, despite frantic efforts to contain the killer bacteria. Fueled by decades of antibiotic overuse, the crisis has deepened as major drug companies, squeezed by Wall Street expectations, have abandoned the development of new antibiotics. Without swift action, the miracle age of antibiotics could be coming to an end. HIKI NŌ Thurs., July 9, 7:30 pm Encore This episode is the first all-Middle School edition of HIKI NŌ. Top Story: Students from Maui Waena Intermediate School on Maui tell the story of their experience at the 2015 Student Television Network conference and video competition in San Diego, California, where they learned that it is far better to give than to receive. Although the primary purpose of their trip was to participate in the video competition, they also spent a great deal of time volunteering for worthy San Diego-based causes. Maui Waena students cleared half an acre of weeds and invasive plants from Balboa Park, the largest urban park in San Diego. They also served meals to 300 homeless people at the city’s largest homeless shelter, Father Joe’s Village. The Maui Waena students went on to win several awards at the competition, but they consider their hours of community service as the most rewarding part of the trip. Also Featured: Students from Aliamanu Middle School on Oahu report on the sometimes frightening transition from Middle School to High School. Students from Waipahu Intermediate School on Oahu tell the story of a diabetic teacher at their school who is educating others about the disease. Students at Seabury Hall Middle School on Maui profile their marching band director Richie Franco and his unconventional journey from the tough streets of Chicago to teaching music in Makawao, Maui. Students at Waianae Intermediate School on Oahu tell the story of a student with a limp brought on by a medical condition that made her a target for bullies. With the support of friends and her own upbeat outlook, she is now moving forward to a positive future. Students at Kapaa Middle School on Kauai invite us to their school’s Electives Night – a unique evening of student art and performances that excites not only students and their parents, but the entire community as well. Students at Lahaina Intermediate School on Maui tell the story of a special garden on campus that is encouraging teachers and students alike to take their lessons outdoors. This program encores Saturday, July 11 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII How Accessible Should Our Public Lands Be? Thurs., July 9, 8:00 pm New With our beautiful beaches, hiking trails and recreational areas, Hawaii is a paradise for residents and visitors who enjoy the outdoors. But should all hiking trails be accessible to the public? Can access to and along our shorelines be legally restricted? How accessible should our public lands be? Mahealani Richardson hosts 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, or Twitter. You may also email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org. WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL Fri., July 10, 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., July 10, 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., July 10, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. Science and NatureOPERATION WILDPart 2 of 3 Wed., July 8, 8:00 pm New Join veterinary teams around the world as they undertake groundbreaking operations to try to save animals’ lives. Find out how pioneering human medicine is transforming ways to look after animals in some of the most remote places on earth. Witness dramatic stories of ingenuity, invention and dedication. Part 2 of 3 See a rhino’s groundbreaking skin graft after poachers stole her horns and an orangutan’s micro-surgery to try to restore her sight and her freedom. NOVA Why Sharks Attack Wed., July 8, 10:00 pm Encore In recent years, an unusual spate of deadly shark attacks has gripped Australia, resulting in five deaths in 10 months. At the same time, great white sharks have begun appearing in growing numbers off the beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, not far from the waters where Steven Spielberg filmed Jaws. What’s behind the mysterious arrival of this apex predator in areas where it’s rarely been seen? To separate fact from fear, NOVA teams up with leading shark experts in Australia and the United States to uncover the science behind the great white’s hunting instincts. With shark populations plummeting, scientists are trying to unlock the secrets of these powerful creatures of the deep. HistoryAMERICAN EXPERIENCEThe Abolitionists Encore Vividly bringing to life the epic struggles of the men and women who fought to end slavery, this three-part series tells the intertwined stories of Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, Angelina Grimké, Harriet Beecher Stowe and John Brown. Fighting body and soul, they led the most important civil rights crusade in American history. What began as a pacifist movement became a fiery and furious struggle that forever changed the nation. Black and white, Northerners and Southerners, poor and wealthy, these passionate anti-slavery activists tore the nation apart in order to form a more perfect union. The series, which tells the story largely through period drama narrative, airs 150 years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect in January 1863. Part One: 1820s-1838 Tues., July 7, 8:00 pm Shared beliefs about slavery bring together Angelina Grimké, the daughter of a Charleston plantation family, who moves north and becomes a public speaker against slavery; Frederick Douglass, a young slave who becomes hopeful when he hears about the abolitionists; William Lloyd Garrison, who founds the newspaper The Liberator, a powerful voice for the movement; Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose first trip to the South changes her life and her writing; and John Brown, who devotes his life to the cause. The abolitionist movement, however, is in disarray and increasing violence raises doubts about the efficacy of its pacifist tactics. Part Two 1838-1854 Tues., July 7, 9:00 pm Douglass escapes slavery, eventually joining Garrison in the anti-slavery movement. Threatened with capture by his former owner, Douglass flees to England, returning to the U.S. in 1847. He launches his own anti-slavery paper. John Brown meets with Douglass, revealing his radical plan to raise an army, attack plantations and free the slaves. Harriet Beecher Stowe publishes Uncle Tom’s Cabin in 1852. A best-seller, and then wildly successful stage play, this influential novel changes the hearts and minds of millions of Americans. The divide between North and South deepens, touching off a crisis that is about to careen out of control. FIRST PEOPLES Europe Wed., July 8, 9:00 pm New See how the mixing of prehistoric human genes led the way for our species to survive and thrive around the globe. Archaeology, genetics and anthropology cast new light on 200,000 years of history, detailing how early humans became dominant. Europe When Homo sapiens turned up in prehistoric Europe, they ran into the Neanderthals. The two types of human were similar enough to interbreed – and they were just as capable of making artifacts. But as more Homo sapiens moved into Europe, there was an explosion of art and symbolic thought. The balance of power had shifted and Neanderthals were overwhelmed. DIYTHE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOPThe Crotch and the Horse Sat., July 11, 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. The Crotch and the Horse An old shaving horse from the Virginia mountains shows how the natural shapes in timber make the strongest wooden construction. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., July 11, 2:30 pm Encore Tom teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home. Electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner run wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room. THIS OLD HOUSE Charlestown Project 2014: Gardens & Greek Revival Style Sat., July 11, 3:00 pm Encore Roger visits the Sullivan Square Community Garden, while Richard works with fireplace expert John Sullivan to rough in the ductwork for the new direct-vent gas fireplace units. With plaster work and flooring completed, Norm and Tom add some subtle Greek Revival details to the interior window trim package. For inspiration for her own urban garden, Roger takes homeowner Angela Daigle to see some hidden gardens of Beacon Hill. Painting contractor Mauro Henrique paints the exterior window trim on the rowhouse and puts up samples of a few bold color choices for the new front door. MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL Braising Sat., July 11, 4:00 pm Encore Martha explores braising, the technique behind so many iconic dishes. Osso buco, an Italian specialty, is a perfect example of how a less tender cut of meat can be transformed into a delicious dish. Then, Martha makes Ireland’s favorite: homemade corned beef. And finally, she demonstrates how to make lamb shanks with the spices of Morocco, adding apricots and olives to create a rich aromatic sauce. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED Get a Rise Out of Your Eggs Sat., July 11, 4:30 pm New Test cook Dan Souza teaches host Christopher Kimball how to cook a pasta frittata with sausage and hot peppers. Then, test cook Bridget Lancaster updates a classic recipe for cheese soufflé. SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS Mom’s Day Off Sat., July 11, 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. Mom’s Day Off Give Mom a break for a day with Sara’s easy but elegant recipes, with step-by -step instructions even cooking novices can master in a snap. She’s got a delicious cheese sandwich soufflé, plus mini meatloaves, cooked individually in muffin tins. MEXICO: ONE PLATE AT A TIME WITH RICK BAYLESS A Chef’s Path Sat., July 11, 5:30 pm New Chef Rick Bayless returns with the 10th season of his cooking and travel show, and this time he’s taking viewers all over the Federal District capital of Mexico’s sixteen boroughs to explore the vibrant restaurant scene, evolving cuisine and ancient culture that makes this amazing city so irresistible. A Chef’s Path Take an early morning trek to the Central de Abastos, one of the world’s largest markets, with Rick Bayless and Chef Eduardo “Lalo” Garcia. Neither chef can talk fast enough about all the dishes they want to make from the mind-boggling stacks of nopales, the fragrant herbs, the crisp greens and juicy mangos. Chef Lalo’s suckling pig carnitas has a massive following. Lucky for us, he and Rick cook the dish in his restaurant kitchen. Then Rick and Chef Enrique Olvera, owner of Pujol and one of Mexico’s top chefs, talk about the evolution of Mexican food and the challenge to change people’s perception of the cuisine. Back at home, Rick coaxes amazing flavors from humble tomatillos, pork and potatoes. |