PROGRAM LISTINGS August 23 - August 29, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureRICK STEVES’ EUROPELondon: Historic and Dynamic Sun., Aug. 23, 7:00 pm Encore In many-faceted London, Rick ponders royal tombs in Westminster Abbey, learns how to triple the calories of an English scone at teatime and discovers treasures in the British Library. Later he enjoys the vibrant evening scene in Soho and straddles the Prime Meridian at Greenwich. PBS Previews: Best of Fall 2015 Sun., Aug. 23, 7:30 pm New Get a look at PBS’ fall 2015 programs, including American Experience: Walt Disney, Indian Summers on Masterpiece, Gorongosa Park, Earth’s Natural Wonders, NOVA, Nature, I’ll Have What Phil’s Having and the PBS Arts Fall Festival. MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! Sherlock, Series II: The Hounds of Baskerville Sun., Aug. 23, 8:00 pm Encore The struggle goes on in 21st-century London as the updated team of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson battle the worst that modern criminality has to offer, including a computer-savvy arch-villain who wants to rule the world. Benedict Cumberbatch returns as the world’s foremost consulting detective, with Martin Freeman as the stalwart, if edgy, Dr. John Watson and Andrew Scott as the unassuming mastermind of evil, Jim Moriarty. The Hounds of Baskerville Sherlock and Watson pursue the trail of the Baskerville experiments — top- secret government research on genetically engineered gigantic animals for military use. Or so it is rumored. Whatever the truth, something big is up on the moors. VICIOUS Sister Sun., Aug. 23, 9:30 pm New Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi return in this UK comedy series as partners Freddie and Stuart, 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, the duo 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. Sister Violet panics when her wealthy sister Lillian, whom she hasn’t seen in years, announces a visit. Worried that Lillian will discover the truth, Violet and friends begin an elaborate ruse to save her from humiliation. Meanwhile, Ash is keen to introduce his new girlfriend, Jess, to the group, but he’s in for a surprise. THE FORSYTE SAGA Part 11 of 13 Sun., Aug. 23, 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 11 of 13 Jon and Fleur meet at Robin Hill and Fleur relates their parents’ history. Jolyon is still very ill and Annette is still having an affair. Fleur realizes she may have to break with Jon; her father presses her to marry Michael Mont. NA MELE Keali’i Reichel Mon., Aug. 24, 7:30 pm Encore Keali'i Reichel has long established himself as one of Hawaii's premier artists. His dedication to the perpetuation of Hawaiian language, song, chanting and hula has evolved into unique and personal performances that showcase the depth of Hawaiian culture for international audiences. This performance, recorded at the PBS Hawaii studio, excellently showcases his artistry. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Cincinnati, Part 3 of 3 Mon., Aug. 24, 8:00 pm Encore Highlights from the Roadshow’s visit to Cincinnati include a trophy from the 1908 Belmont Stakes, an early 20th-century toy horse and buggy, a French advertising poster and a bust of Abraham Lincoln, valued at $5,000-$7,000. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Myrtle Beach, Part 1 of 3 Mon., Aug. 24, 9:00 pm Encore In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Eric Silver visit beautiful Brookgreen Gardens to discuss early 20th-century female sculptors. On the Roadshow floor: a Joseph Henry Sharp oil painting valued at $400,000! POV Point and Shoot Mon., Aug. 24, 10:00 pm New Matt VanDyke was a recent college grad with a love of video games and action movies when he decided to embark on a “crash course in manhood.” With a motorcycle and a video camera, he set off on a life-changing 35,000-mile odyssey across North Africa and the Middle East that led to his participation in the 2011 Libyan revolution against Muammar Gaddafi and six-month imprisonment in Libya. As VanDyke worked to reshape himself, he also helped create a stunning portrait of how the ever-present cameras in our “selfie society” not only record our lives, but also craft who we become. Drawing from more than 100 hours of VanDyke’s videos, director Marshal Curry, with full creative independence in the making of the documentary, has created a riveting film that asks thorny questions about manhood, personal risk and the nature of war in the era of social media. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Colbert Matsumoto Tues., Aug. 25, 7:30 pm Encore 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 will be rebroadcast on Wed., Aug. 26 at 11:00 pm and Sun., Aug. 30 at 4:00 pm. A Few Good Pie Places Tues., Aug. 25, 8:00 pm New Come along on a tour of fruity and creamy pie shops from New York to Montana. Meet the bakers who know how to make dough, add spices to fillings and crisscross a lattice top. Classic apple pies abound, but there is also cherry, blueberry, fluffy coconut cream, cherry lattice and sweet potato. A Few Great Bakeries Tues., Aug. 25, 9:00 pm New Explore warm and toasty bakeries from Massachusetts to California. Find out how a business that makes cakes, pies, bread and bagels can become a neighborhood landmark. As we visit mostly small family-run bakeries from Portland, Maine to Juneau, Alaska, with many stops along the way. It’s part food program, part travelogue, part appreciation of workers who start early in the morning so we have wonderful things to eat all day. Caring for Mom and Dad Tues., Aug. 25, 11:00 pm Encore 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. A CHEF’S LIFE Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! Part 1 Wed., Aug. 26, 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. Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! Part 1 Vivian, Ben and the entire restaurant staff hustle to complete the preparations necessary for a luncheon at the Southern Foodways Alliance symposium in Oxford, Mississippi. At the center of Vivian’s meal is the Tom Thumb, a pungent and rich sausage stuffed into a pig’s appendix. As preparations get underway, the sheer math of the moment is astounding: four courses for 400 food writers and Southern food enthusiasts – 1,600 plates in the span of 90 minutes. Vivian greets this honor with terror and sheer force of will, leaving a long prep day with a sense of pride and excitement. PBS HAWAII PRESENTS Hidden Legacy: Japanese Traditional Performing Arts in the WWII Internment Camps Thurs., Aug. 27, 9:00 pm New Using historical footage and interviews from artists who were interned, this film tells the story of how traditional Japanese cultural arts were maintained at a time when the War Relocation Authority emphasized the importance of assimilation and Americanization. Included are stories of artists in the fields of music, dance and drama who were interned at Tule Lake, Manzanar, Amache/Granada, Rohwer, Gila River and Topaz. GLOBE TREKKER Globe Trekker Food Hour: Sicily Thurs., Aug. 27, 10:00 pm New Host Rosie Lovell discovers the cultural and historical influences that define contemporary Sicilian cuisine. Occupations by the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, the French and the Spanish have all played their part by introducing techniques and ingredients that have created a multi-layered and intriguing global cuisine – a reflection of the island’s cultural and historical events. GREAT PERFORMANCES Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2015 Fri., Aug. 28, 9:00 pm New The Vienna Philharmonic performs their annual open-air summer concert from the gardens of Austria’s Imperial Schonbrunn Palace. Zubin Mehta conducts, with pianist Rudolf Buchbinder as soloist in works by Grieg, Sibelius, Richard Strauss and Johann Strauss II. Jazz and the Philharmonic Fri., Aug. 28, 10:30 pm Encore This is a unique, generational and wholly American concert experience that highlights two of the greatest musical art forms the world has ever seen: classical and jazz. With performances by Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin, Terence Blanchard and Elizabeth Joy Roe, this special emphasizes the works of composers such as Bach and Mozart with these contemporary artists. The music is performed with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra from the University of Miami Frost School of Music and National YoungArts Foundation alumni. LUCKY CHOW Koreatown U.S.A Sat., Aug. 29, 7:00 pm Encore Lucky Chow visits New York and Los Angeles – home to the two largest Korean populations in the United States – to explore what distinguishes each. Both are 24-hour hubs of food and drinking culture. However, New York City’s Koreatown covers just one block, whereas Los Angeles’ Koreatown seems like a city unto itself. At dinner with Lisa Ling and her husband Paul Song, Chef Sang Yoon breaks down the basics of Korean cooking. Back in New York, Top Chef winner Kristen Kish, a Seoul-born Korean adoptee, receives a kimchi tutorial from Korean YouTube sensation, Maangchi. The episode ends with a night out at Pocha 32, an export of Korea’s popular “tent” restaurants. DREAM OF ITALY Naples/Amalfi Coast Sat., Aug. 29, 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. Naples/Amalfi Coast Neapolitans are serious about their coffee and we visit the historic Gran Caffe Gambrinus to taste what some say is the best espresso in the city. Naples is also famous for its tailoring tradition and we visit Rubinacci for an inside look. Kathy attends pizza school with Master Enzo Coccia and learns it isn’t easy to make a perfect pizza. A visit to Via San Gregorio Armeno reveals a street full of Christmas creches and caricatures. Mount Vesuvius looms large over life here and we venture into the crater with guide Roberto Addeo. In the shadow of Vesuvius we enjoy a local folk music performance before venturing to the Amalfi Coast. We visit some very special vines at Tenuta San Francesco, learn how to make paper at Amatruda in the town of Amalfi, watch a cooking demonstration with Chef Christoph Bob at Monastero Santa Rosa and go fishing with local Costabile Laudano. FILIPINO AMERICAN LIVES Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade Sat., Aug. 29, 8:00 pm New Florante, a classically trained guitarist returns to the Philippines after 12 years of absence, to rediscover the music of harana, a long forgotten tradition where men sing under the window at night to declare their love for a woman, and discovers three of the last surviving practitioners. FILIPINO AMERICAN LIVES Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers/Jeepney Sat., Aug. 29, 9:00 pm New Learn the story of farm labor organizer Larry Itliong and a group of Filipino farm workers who instigated The Delano Grape Strike of 1965, which brought about the creation of the United Farm Workers Union (UFW). While the movement is known for Cesar Chavez’s leadership and considered a Chicano movement, Filipinos played a pivotal role. Jeepney Follow artists, drivers and passengers of the famed ornate transportation vehicles in the Philippines. Soul of a Banquet Sat., Aug. 29, 10:00 pm Encore Director Wayne Wang (The Joy Luck Club) ventures into the world of Cecilia Chiang, the woman who introduced America to authentic Chinese food. Chiang opened her internationally renowned restaurant The Mandarin in 1961 in San Francisco and went on to change the course of cuisine in America. The film is equal parts delectable showcase of gastronomy and touching portrait of Chiang’s journey from a childhood in Beijing before the Cultural Revolution to accidental restaurateur on the west coast of the United States. Featuring interviews with Alice Waters, Ruth Reichl and Chiang herself. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Sat., Aug. 29, 11:00 pm Encore Legendary Australian rock band Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds hits ACL with a set that ranges across their 30-year career, from their first album to their latest, Push the Sky Away. Public AffairsFRONTLINEThe Trouble with Chicken Tues., Aug. 25, 10:00 pm Encore FRONTLINE investigates the spread of dangerous pathogens in our meat – particularly poultry – and why the food-safety system isn’t stopping the threat. Focusing on an outbreak of salmonella Heidelberg at one of the nation’s largest poultry processors, the episode shows how contaminants are evading regulators and causing more severe illnesses at a time when Americans are consuming more chicken than ever. HIKI NŌ Thurs., Aug. 27, 7:30 pm Encore This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by students from Farrington High School on Oahu. Top Story: Students from Iolani School on Oahu tell the story of a young Iolani graduate who, despite becoming a quadruple amputee due to a devastating disease, continues to live life with grace and appreciation. She visits her alma mater, sharing her inspiring message of perseverance. Also Featured: Students at Maui Waena Intermediate School on Maui explore the controversy surrounding the construction of a new Central Maui Sports Complex; students at Kainalu Elementary School on Oahu profile a Kailua woman who shares the art of ribbon-lei-making with people from around the world; students at Mid-Pacific Institute on Oahu show how science and spiritualism are coming to the aid of a historic Waikiki icon – the Moana Hotel’s majestic banyan tree; students at Lahainaluna High School on Maui share the story of a Lahaina woman who proudly maintains her Hawaiian heritage through pa’u riding; students at Waiakea High School on Hawaii Island spotlight a locally owned surf company in Kapaa, Kauai that gives back by supporting the community’s sports teams. This program encores Saturday, Aug. 29 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Aug. 30 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII What's Standing Between Hawaii's Veterans and Full Use of Their Benefits? Thurs., Aug. 27, 8:00 pm New The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has made numerous improvements since a 2014 audit showed Hawaii had the longest delays in the nation for veterans trying to see their doctors for the first time. But veterans say more needs to be done to ease the transition back into civilian life. What help is available for veterans who are trying to access health care, pensions, housing, and other government benefits and services? Where can they find support as they re-enter the job market? 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. 28, 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. 28, 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. 28, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. SCIENCE & NATURENATURESiberian Tiger Quest Wed., Aug. 26, 8:00 pm Encore Ecologist Chris Morgan has tracked large predators in some of the wildest and most remote places on earth. He now embarks on a challenge that will fulfill a lifelong dream – to find and film a Siberian tiger living wild and free in Russia's far eastern forests. The film features the work of Korean cameraman Sooyong Park, the first individual ever to film Siberian tigers in the wild. Park spent years in the forest tracking and filming the world's biggest cat. NOVA Vaccines: Calling the Shots Wed., Aug. 26, 9:00 pm Encore Diseases that were largely eradicated in the United States a generation ago – including whooping cough, measles and mumps – are returning, in part because nervous parents are skipping their children’s shots. Go around the world to track epidemics, explore the science behind vaccinations and discover the risks of opting out. URANIUM: TWISTING THE DRAGON’S TAIL Part 2 of 2 Thurs., Aug. 27, 11:00 pm Encore Host and physicist Dr. Derek Muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the Earth’s most controversial elements. Dr. Muller embarks on a journey across the globe to explain the fascinating details of uranium’s birth and longevity. Born from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress and destruction. It has revolutionized society, from medicine to warfare. It is an element that has profoundly shaped the past, will change the future and will exist long after humans have left the Earth. Filmed on five continents, this two-part program reveals the cultural, scientific and natural history of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on Earth. HISTORYNAZI MEGA WEAPONSV2 Rocket Wed., Aug. 26, 10:00 pm Encore The first ever long-range rockets were designed and built by the Nazis in a network of top-secret research labs, underground silos and hi-tech launch pads. This is the story of how scientist Werner von Braun heralded the birth of ballistic missiles and laid the technological foundations for the space race. DIYTHE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOPHeirloom Frames Sat., Aug. 29, 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. Heirloom Frames Roy features scrolled-edge masterpieces. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Aug. 29, 2:30 pm Encore 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., Aug. 29, 3:00 pm Encore 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. MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL Salads Sat., Aug. 29, 4:00 pm Encore Salads are a terrific way to make vegetables a main course. Martha makes frisée aux lardons, a classic French salad made with spicy greens, crisp bacon, creamy poached eggs and warm vinaigrette. She also shows how to master Caesar salad, and prepares a stacked butter lettuce salad with a fresh citrus and yuzu vinaigrette. COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN Favorites with a Chinese Accent Sat., Aug. 29, 4:30 pm Encore Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make Chinese-style glazed pork tenderloin. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of ready rice. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster shows Chris how to make Chinese chicken salad. LIDIA’S KITCHEN Fall’s Flavorful Favorites Sat., Aug. 29, 5:00 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. Fall’s Flavorful Favorites Lidia prepares pork medallions with grapes; baked fennel with sage; and oranges in Marsala sauce. MEXICO: ONE PLATE AT A TIME WITH RICK BAYLESS A Passion for Cheese Sat., Aug. 29, 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. A Passion for Cheese Cheese expert Carlos Yescas travels around Mexico to find the best cheese producers; then he scours Mexico City’s best restaurants for chefs that will use those cheeses on their menus. |