PROGRAM LISTINGS August 2 - August 8, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureLAST TANGO IN HALIFAXSeason 3, Part 6 of 6 Sun., Aug. 2, 7:00 pm Thurs., Aug. 6, 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 6 of 6 Caroline gets to the heart of the reason Gillian is reluctant to go through with the wedding. With Celia’s encouragement, Alan takes the first step toward forgiveness. POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE Part 7 of 7 Sun., Aug. 2, 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 7 of 7 When Verity makes her move, Poldark is blamed and events spiral out of control. An epidemic leads to tragedy. A shipwreck is both a blessing and a curse. THE FORSYTE SAGA Part 8 of 13 Sun., Aug. 2, 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 7 of 13 Soames learns that Irene and young Jolyon are together at Robin Hill and divorces Irene. Both Irene and Annette, Soames’ new wife, are pregnant. On his father’s deathbed, Soames lies, saying he has a son, though the baby’s a girl. NA MELE Amy Hanaialiʻi Gilliom and Willie K Mon., Aug. 3, 7:30 pm Encore These two Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners present their unique brand of musical artistry in this vintage performance. In both solos and duets, Amy and Willie display wide-ranging versatility that showcases their diverse musical backgrounds. They are accompanied by Jack Ofoia on bass and the late Chino Montero on guitar. 60s Girl Grooves Mon., Aug. 3, 8:00 pm Encore Join host Mary Wilson of the Supremes as she celebrates the greatest girl groups and solo singers of the 1960s, including archival performances from The Supremes, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Petula Clark, Martha & the Vandellas, Jackie DeShannon and many other favorites. POV Beats of the Antonov Mon., Aug. 3, 10:00 pm New Learn how music and dance bind a community in the war-ravaged Sudan region, where the people of the Blue Nile celebrate their survival and fight to maintain their heritage, even as bombs drop all around them. Red Rock Serenade Mon., Aug. 3, 11:00 pm Encore Take a meditative, cinematic journey through the breathtaking scenery of the American West’s iconic red rock country, including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Grand Canyon National Parks – all set to music by some of the world’s greatest classical composers, including Bach, Brahms, Chopin and Beethoven. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Mahina Eleniki Hugo Tues., Aug. 4, 7:30 pm New As a member of the 1987 national champion University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine volleyball team, Mahina Eleniki learned the value of discipline, teamwork, and of getting right back up after failure. Now, as Head of School at La Pietra- Hawaii School for Girls, Mahina Eleniki Hugo teaches those same values to new generations of women. This program will be rebroadcast on Wed., Aug. 5 at 11:00 pm and Sun., Aug. 9 at 4:00 pm. VICIOUS Season 1, Part 1 of 6 Tues., Aug. 4, 11:00 pm Encore This UK comedy series features partners Freddie (Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi), who have lived together in a small central London flat for nearly 50 years. Constantly picking each other apart and holding onto petty slights for decades, Freddie and Stuart are always cracking snide remarks aimed at the other’s age, appearance and flaws. However, underneath their vicious, co-dependent fighting, they have a deep love for one another. Episode 1: Freddie and Stuart host a wake to mark the passing of a dear friend. VICIOUS Season 1, Part 2 of 6 Tues., Aug. 4, 11:30 pm Encore Freddie and Stuart shop for a new coat for Freddie, but since the coat is more expensive than they’d expected, Stuart finds a way of secretly raising some cash. A CHEF’S LIFE Blueberries and Boiling Over Wed., Aug. 5, 7:30 pm New A Chef’s Life is a cooking and documentary series that takes viewers inside the life of Chef Vivian Howard, who, with her husband Ben Knight, opens a fine dining restaurant in her small hometown in 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. Blueberries and Boiling Over After a year recovering from a restaurant fire and re-opening Chef and the Farmer, Vivian and Ben open a burger and oyster bar called the Boiler Room. Vivian boils over with the stress of staffing adjustments, testing new menu concepts and the task of putting 500 pounds of blueberries to good use. She dons a hairnet and bubbles with excitement at the sight of her blueberry BBQ sauce hitting the assembly line. PBS HAWAII PRESENTS Even Though the Whole World Is Burning Thurs., Aug. 6, 9:00 pm Encore Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin has won almost every major poetry prize that exists, including two Pulitzers. His legacy is based not only upon his writings, however, but also the singular form of environmental activism and land stewardship he embodies. Now in his 87th year, Merwin has dedicated over three decades to preserving and regenerating native plants and palms on a 19-acre site on the north shore of Maui. The preserve, called the Merwin Conservancy, with over 800 species, holds the most comprehensive private collection of palms in the world. These tangible actions for the environment go hand-in-hand with his poetry, offering important insights for an era marked by environmental degradation, human disconnect with natural processes and rapid climate change. The film is an intimate portrait of a vibrant, humorous and challenging man who is often called a “national treasure.” Tree Safari: The Koa Connection Thurs., Aug. 6, 10:30 pm Encore Acclaimed sculptor Brad Sells teases fine art from rough timber. This program traces the arc of Sells' artistic process as he travels to the Big Island of Hawaii in his search for koa wood, revered for its density, luster, tone and color. Na Mele: Jerry Santos Fri., Aug. 7, 9:00 pm Encore When we hear his distinctive voice, there is no mistaking the music of Jerry Santos. And when we listen to his lyrics, there is no mistaking his connection with the memories and emotions of our own lives. In this NA MELE, Jerry has woven together a story of home. “The idea of home was the driving force for the content. Most of the songs speak to the idea of ku‘u home, a personal, endearing way to refer to our place in the world. It becomes ku‘u because we attach to it our familiarity, what the wind and the rain are like, how the mountains smell, what is in the river, who our people are, our attachment to them and the things we have learned by being of a place,” Jerry says. Jerry mixes “All of That Love from Here” with his signature song, “Ku‘u Home ‘O Kahalu‘u,” as well as “Tewe Tewe,” a playful song that pays tribute to the slippery o‘opu. He also performs “Seabird” and “Ku‘u Makamaka,” among other songs. Joining Jerry in the PBS Hawaii studio are musicians Kamuela Kimokeo and Hoku Zuttermeister. Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show Fri., Aug. 7, 10:30 pm Encore From the late 1940s through the early 1970s, The Ed Sullivan Show, based in the heart of New York’s theatre district, presented live special performances by cast members from the most beloved stage musicals of Broadway’s golden age. Not seen for decades since their original broadcasts, these rare selections include performances by legends Julie Andrews, Ethel Merman, Joel Grey, Gwen Verdon, Dick Van Dyke, Richard Burton and others in songs from classics such as Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Annie Get Your Gun, Sweet Charity and Camelot. The special is hosted by Shirley Jones. LUCKY CHOW Filipino Entrepreneurs Sat., Aug. 8, 7:00 pm New This 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 and meets 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. Filipino Entrepreneurs Filipinos comprise the second-largest Asian American population nationwide, yet their cuisine is relatively unknown. PJ Quesada, founder of the Filipino Food Movement, explains Filipino cuisine while feasting at his friend Tim Luym’s restaurant in San Mateo, CA. Then we meet restaurateur Nicole Ponseca, who left her life as an advertising executive in New York to give voice to her culture through food. Finally, the two friends behind Bling Bling Dumplings manufacture thousands of dumplings – from scratch, at home – to serve at festivals. DREAM OF ITALY Tuscany Sat., Aug. 8, 7:30 pm New With its amazing landscapes, rich artistic treasures, deep ties to the past and warm people, it is no wonder that Americans dream of Italy as a travel destination. Join Italian travel expert Kathy McCabe as she explores the diverse areas of Italy. We’ll meet Italy's chefs, artisans and historians who are deeply connected to their land, carrying on and preserving traditions. Tuscany We start in the heart of Tuscany with a visit to Castello di Ama to learn how true Chianti wine is made. The area is also famous for olive oil and we experience the olive harvest at Pornanino. Nearby, Kathy meets the very special cashmere goats that Nora Kravis raises at Chianti Cashmere Farm. Then it is off to Panzano for a wild boar hunt and a visit with philosophical butcher Dario Cecchini. The episode ends on the captivating coast of Tuscany in Maremma. Moments to Remember Sat., Aug. 8, 8:00 pm Encore Highlighting the late 50s and early 60s pop era, Patti Page and Nick Clooney introduce performances and archival classics along with fellow emcees Peter Marshall, Wink Martindale and Mary Lou Metzger. This special features Frankie Laine, Julius LaRosa, the Four Lads, the Four Aces, the Four Freshmen, Roger Williams, Lenny Welch, the Platters, the DeCastro Sisters and archival performances from Rosemary Clooney, Perry Como and Nat King Cole. Rick Steves’ Delicious Europe Sat., Aug. 8, 10:30 pm Encore America's favorite travel guide Rick Steves savors classic European cuisine, from garlicky snails to savory bouillabaisse, hearty wurst. He also dines on gourmet tapas in Galicia, visits a cozy trattoria in Rome, tastes the catch of the day in Greece and sips wines from ancient vines in Burgundy. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Kacey Musgraves/Dale Watson Sat., Aug. 8, 11:00 pm Encore Texas country reigns on tonight’s ACL with Kacey Musgraves and Dale Watson. Contemporary songwriter Musgraves sings tunes from her winning album Same Trailer, Different Park, while honky-tonker Watson plays tunes from throughout his career. Public AffairsFRONTLINEGunned Down: The Power of the NRA Tues., Aug. 4, 10:00 pm Encore FRONTLINE investigates how the NRA uses its unrivaled political power to stop gun regulation in America. With first-hand accounts of school killings in Newtown and Columbine, and the shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, the program examines why, despite the national trauma over gun violence, Washington hasn’t acted. HIKI NŌ Thurs., Aug. 6, 7:30 pm Encore This look back at some of the outstanding HIKI NŌ stories from the winter quarter of the 2014/2015 school year is hosted by two former HIKI NŌ interns, Akane Kashiwazaki and Terrence Nahina, graduates of the University of Hawaii Academy for Creative Media. Featured in this compilation show are: A story from H.P. Baldwin High School on Maui about McKayla Wandell, who grew up with a meth-addicted father and now uses what she has learned from that experience to help other teens cope with similar hardships through her talks at Maui TEDx conferences; a story from Wheeler Middle School on Oahu about eighth-grader Macy Walters’ quest to climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, despite (and because of) the fact that she suffers from a rare autoimmune disease; a report from Moanalua High School on Oahu about why Hawaii’s high school students consume so much caffeine; a personal profile from King Intermediate School on Oahu about Aisha Yamamoto, a King Intermediate seventh-grader who loves using her skills as a DJ to get kids moving on the dance floor; a point-of-view report from Hoku Subiono of Kua o ka La PCS Milolii Hipuu Virtual Academy on Hawaii Island which turns the lens on the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope project on Mauna Kea and his own struggles to reconcile his love of science with his Hawaiian heritage; a profile from Waianae Intermediate School on Oahu about Shardenei Luning, a young woman who finds similarities between her lives as both a beauty pageant contestant and a Pop Warner football player; and from Campbell High School on Oahu, the story of dancer Christian Jacob Nguyen, who uses his art-form to cope with the trauma of his parents’ divorce. This program encores Saturday, Aug. 8 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Aug. 9 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII How Can We Better Care for People Who Suffer from Serious Mental Illness? Thurs., Aug. 6, 8:00 pm New People who suffer from mental illness in Hawaii often have difficulty being diagnosed and finding and accepting treatment. Some end up on the streets, exacerbating an already booming homeless population. And Hawaii’s only state mental hospital is overcrowded, with some employees saying it’s unsafe for patients and staff. How can we better care for people who suffer from serious mental illness? 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 or post them to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/PBSHawaii. WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL Fri., Aug. 7, 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., Aug. 7, 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., Aug. 7, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. Science and NatureLIFE ON THE REEFPart 3 of 3 Wed., Aug. 5, 8:00 pm New The Great Barrier Reef is one of the richest and most complex natural ecosystems on earth – home to a stunning array of animals, from microscopic plankton to 100-ton whales. From the coral cays of the outer reef to the Islands of the Torres Strait, the reef's human residents work to find that critical balance between our needs and those of an ever-diminishing natural world. Part 3 of 3 See how humans and the animal residents of the reef prepare for a category five cyclone that brings destruction to the North Queensland coast. As cyclone season finally gives way to calm seas of the dry season, the reef begins to recover and thrive. NOVA Secrets of the Viking Sword Wed., Aug. 5, 9:00 pm Encore The Vikings were among the fiercest warriors of all time. Yet only a select few carried the ultimate weapon of their era: the feared Ulfberht sword. Fashioned using a process that would remain unknown to the Vikings' rivals for centuries, the Ulfberht was a revolutionary high-tech tool as well as a work of art. Considered one of the greatest swords ever made, it remains a fearsome weapon more than a millennium after it last saw battle. But how did Viking sword makers design and build the Ulfberht, and what was its role in history? Now, NOVA uses cutting-edge science and old-fashioned detective work to reconstruct the Ulfberht and finally unravel the mystery of the Viking sword. NOVA Mystery of Easter Island Wed., Aug. 5, 10:00 pm Encore A remote, bleak speck of rock in the Pacific, Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, has mystified the world ever since the first Europeans arrived in 1722. How and why did the ancient islanders build and move nearly 900 giant statues, or moai, weighing as much as 86 tons each? And how did they transform a presumed paradise into a treeless wasteland, bringing ruin upon their island and themselves? NOVA explores controversial recent claims that challenge decades of previous thinking about the islanders, who have been accused of everything from ecocide to cannibalism. Among the radical new theories is that the islanders used ropes to "walk" the statues upright, like moving a fridge. With the help of an accurate 15-ton replica statue, a NOVA team sets out to test this high-risk, seemingly unlikely theory – serving up plenty of action and surprises in this fresh investigation of one of the ancient world's most intriguing enigmas. HistorySECRETS OF THE DEADJFK: One PM Central Standard Time Tues., Aug. 4, 8:00 pm Encore This program tells the story of two men: one, the president of the United States – shot in Dallas and rushed to Parkland hospital, his fate unknown – the other, respected CBS anchor Walter Cronkite, knowing he had to get the story right amid the uncertainties of that tragic day. Narrated by George Clooney and featuring an interview with President Bill Clinton, the special recounts the riveting story of the reporting from Dallas and the New York CBS Newsroom from the moment President Kennedy was shot until Cronkite's emotional pronouncement of his death at 1:00 p.m. CST. The program features moving memories from the producers, writers and reporters who were there on the day, including Dan Rather, Bob Schieffer, Marvin Kalb and Marianne Means. JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness Tues., Aug. 4, 9:00 pm New For many, President Lyndon Baines Johnson is chiefly remembered for escalating the United States military involvement in Vietnam. But 50 years ago, he engineered two of the most important laws Congress ever passed, the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act. This special examines how LBJ transformed America. DIYTHE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOPTriple Turnings Sat., Aug. 8, 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. Triple Turnings Roy demonstrates how to make three great gifts: pens, peppermills and smartphone amplifiers. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Aug. 8, 2:30 pm Encore Tom and Kevin build a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood. Electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner wire a basement room for outlets and lighting. THIS OLD HOUSE Lexington Project 2015: Designer Details Sat., Aug. 8, 3:00 pm Encore Kevin arrives to find the second floor sanded, stained and sealed, and Tom overseeing the crew as they start on the first floor. In the kitchen, the cabinets are mostly installed, and carpenter Chuck Parker shows Norm the custom refrigerator panels. MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL Sauces Sat., Aug. 8, 4:00 pm Encore A great sauce can take a dish from good to fantastic. In this episode, Martha goes over some classics, starting with béarnaise sauce, a derivative of hollandaise. Next she makes Kansas City barbecue sauce, which is tomato- based with a sweet-tart flavor. Next up is tartar sauce – Martha’s version includes capers, shallots and cornichons. Then Martha shows how to make salsa verde, a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, poultry, seafood and vegetables. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED Baguettes at Home Sat., Aug. 8, 4:30 pm New Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the best baguette at home! Then equipment expert Adam Ried uncovers the essential tools for baking baguettes. SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS The Bird is the Word Sat., Aug. 8, 5:00 pm New Chef Sara Moulton returns with a fourth season of SARA'S WEEKNIGHT MEALS, featuring simple but delicious recipes for flavorful, healthy, home-cooked meals 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. The Bird is the Word In this salute to chicken, Sara presents two of her most loved recipes: white bean chicken chili and “angry chicken,” cooked with special guest, Chef Dale Talde. MEXICO: ONE PLATE AT A TIME WITH RICK BAYLESS Artisanal Bread in Tortilla Land Sat., Aug. 8, 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 make this amazing city so irresistible. Artisanal Bread in Tortilla Land At her bakery, Rosetta Panaderia, Chef Elena Reygadas crafts transcendent versions of Mexico’s classic pan de pulque and sugar-topped conchas. Then, it’s sandwich time when Rick visits Eno, Chef Enrique Olvera’s casual spot that serves tuna and chicken tortas in homemade bollilo rolls. |