PROGRAM LISTINGS Aug. 30 – Sept. 5, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureSecrets of Her Majesty’s Secret ServiceSun., Aug. 30, 7:00 pm Encore Her Majesty’s Secret Service, or MI6 as it is known, is the world’s most legendary spy agency, thanks to the James Bond stories. Set up in 1909 as the Secret Service Bureau, the existence of MI6 was not formally acknowledged until 1994 – which goes a long way toward understanding the modus operandi of this government agency. With unprecedented access to some of the key players in British espionage, this film lifts the veil on the shadowy world of spying, going back in time and behind the scenes to look at some the world’s most calculated and delicately executed operations. MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! Sherlock, Series II: The Reichenbach Fall Sun., Aug. 30, 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 Reichenbach Fall Moriarty’s diabolical plot to “get Sherlock” begins innocently enough when the criminal mastermind breaks into the Crown Jewels. As the scheme unfolds, Moriarty poses the “final problem,” and a tabloid reporter reveals the “shocking truth” about the great detective. VICIOUS Gym Sun., Aug. 30, 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. Gym Feeling unfit, Freddie and Stuart join Ash at his gym, where a young fitness instructor persuades the pair to sign up for an expensive membership. With Freddie and Stuart spending so much time at the gym, Violet and Penelope discover how pleasant their flat can be without the bickering pair in it. THE FORSYTE SAGA Part 12 of 13 Sun., Aug. 30, 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 12 of 13 Irene, who has told her son Jon about her relationship with Soames, wants to thwart Jon and Fleur’s love affair. When Soames and Irene meet again, he recounts their history in a threatening manner. Jon tells Fleur it’s over. NA MELE Ledward Kaapana and Family Mon., Aug. 31, 7:30 pm New On most Friday evenings, slack key artist Ledward Kaapana gets together with his neighbors to share potluck dishes, laughter and music. For Ledward, it’s a tradition that goes back to his younger days in Kalapana on the island of Hawaii. “When I was growing up, we used to have kani ka pila…everybody sit down and enjoy, listen to music,” Ledward remembers. This special Na Mele features Ledward and his sisters Lei Aken, Lehua Nash, and Rhoda Kekona, playing their music in Ledward’s garage. Ledward’s falsetto voice leads off with “Nani,” and Lei, Lehua and Rhoda take vocal solos on “Kanohe,” “Kalapana” and “Holei.” Sit back and enjoy! ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Myrtle Beach, Part 2 of 3 Mon., Aug. 31, 9:00 pm Encore The Roadshow investigates a story about stolen art from South Carolina’s Hobcaw Barony estate with appraiser Debra Force and a former FBI agent. Discoveries from the visit to Myrtle Beach include an 1860 letter signed by Abraham Lincoln, a gift of crystals from Marilyn Monroe and an 1850s South Carolina sword valued at $30,000-$40,000. Hidden Legacy: Japanese Traditional Performing Arts in the WWII Internment Camps Mon., Aug. 31, 11:00 pm Encore 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. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Keone Nunes Tues., Sept. 1, 7:30 pm Encore How deep is a tattoo? Does the ink only go skin deep? Practitioner Keone Nunes seeks to learn more about his subjects before settling on a design and putting ink to skin. He looks to their genealogy, their personal story, their vision, before deciding on a design that he deems appropriate to the individual. For practitioner Keone Nunes, a tattoo is more than skin-deep; it's a representation of who that person is. This program will be rebroadcast on Wed., Sept. 2 at 11:00 pm and Sun., Sept. 6 at 4:00 pm. A CHEF’S LIFE Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! Part 2 Wed., Sept. 2, 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 2 The excitement of the night before turns into heightened emotion and real nerves for Vivian as she faces one challenge after another in the prep kitchen before the SFA luncheon. Wondering at the sanity of this undertaking, she’s glad to have Chef Jason Vincent to lend some street cred to the whole endeavor. LUCKY CHOW Koreatown U.S.A. Thurs., Sept. 3, 9:30 pm Encore This episode 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 host 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. GLOBE TREKKER Eastern Canada Thurs., Sept. 3, 10:00 pm New Host Zoe D’Amato begins her travels in Newfoundland and Labrador, then heads to the maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. She makes her way to Quebec to soak in its old-world, European culture and concludes her trip in Ontario, where she experiences the dizzying heights of Toronto’s CN Tower and the thundering magnificence of Niagra Falls. AMERICAN MASTERS Althea Fri., Sept. 4, 9:00 pm New Discover the story of Althea Gibson (1927-2003), who emerged as the unlikely queen of the segregated tennis world of the 1950s. She was the first African American to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Nationals (precursor of the U.S. Open) – a decade before Arthur Ashe. The documentary explores her mentoring by boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, former New York City mayor David Dinkins and others. Interviewees include Dinkins, Wimbledon champion Dick Savitt and all-time great Billie Jean King. AMERICAN MASTERS Billie Jean King Fri., Sept. 4, 10:30 pm Encore This profile first aired in 2013 to commemorate the 40th anniversaries of the famous Billie Jean King v. Bobby Riggs “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match and the launch of the Women’s Tennis Association. King presents her own story, with perspective from Serena and Venus Williams, Hillary Clinton, Sir Elton John, Maria Sharapova, Gloria Steinem, Chris Evert and Bobby Riggs’ son Larry. LUCKY CHOW Northern Thai Cuisine Sat., Sept. 5, 7:00 pm Encore Andy Ricker, a carpenter-turned-chef from Portland, OR, prepares a welcome dinner for the participating chefs at LA’s Lotus of Siam restaurant, with Chef/owner Saipin Chutima at the helm. The duo create their collective version of a spicy Issan dish. At the table, Jet Tila rhapsodizes about the days when his family opened America’s first Thai grocery store in Hollywood and introduced lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and other ingredients to the American palate. DREAM OF ITALY Piedmont/Lake Iseo Sat., Sept. 5, 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. Piedmont/Lake Iseo Piedmont is the land of truffles and wine. Kathy tries to get truffle hunters Natale and Giorgio Romagnolo to reveal their secret hunting grounds, then tastes the precious white truffles they find. Then it is time to attend the World Truffle Auction where the bidding gets frenzied for these rare tubers. We visit Cascina Bruciata vineyard to learn about the hearty Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera wines that are produced in Piedmont. GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET Les Contes D’Hoffmann Sat., Sept. 5, 8:00 pm New Tenor Vittorio Grigolo takes on the role of Hoffman, the tortured poet and unwitting adventurer in Offenbach’s operatic masterpiece. Hibla Gerzmava, Erin Morley and Christine Rice sing the three heroines – each an idealized embodiment of some aspect of Hoffmann’s desire. Thomas Hampson portrays the shadowy Four Villains. Yves Abel conducts the sparkling score for a Bartlett Sher’s wild, kaleidoscopic production. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS The Avett Brothers/Nickel Creek Sat., Sept. 5, 11:00 pm Encore ACL showcases modern Americana with the Avett Brothers and Nickel Creek. The Avett Brothers perform tunes from their album Magpie and the Dandelion, while Nickel Creek highlights their album A Dotted Line. Public AffairsPOVThe Storm Makers Mon., Aug. 31, 10:00 pm New Featuring brutally candid testimony, this film is a chilling exposé of Cambodia’s human trafficking underworld and an eye-opening look at the complex cycle of poverty, despair and greed that fuels this brutal modern slave trade. More than half a million Cambodians work abroad and a staggering third of these have been sold as slaves. Most are young women, held prisoner and forced to work in horrific conditions, sometimes as prostitutes, in Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan. The story is told from the perspectives of a former slave whose return home is greeted with bitterness and scorn by her mother; a successful trafficker – known in Cambodia as a “storm maker” for the havoc he and his cohorts wreak – who works with local recruiters to funnel a steady stream of poor and illiterate young people across borders; and a mother who has sold to the recruiter not only local girls, but also her own daughter. FRONTLINE Putin’s Way Tues., Sept. 1, 10:00 pm Encore FRONTLINE investigates the accusations of criminality and corruption that have surrounded Vladimir Putin’s reign in Russia. Tracing his career back over two decades, the program examines how the accumulation of wealth and power has led to autocratic rule and the specter of a new Cold War. NHK WORLD SPECIAL Nagasaki Touched by the Bomb Tues., Sept. 1, 11:00 pm New In the summer of 1945, a 16-year-old boy named Sumiteru Taniguchi was exposed to intense heat rays and radiation on the streets of Nagasaki. He barely survived. Braving the pain, Taniguchi spent his entire life campaigning against the horrors of radiation and nuclear weapons by allowing people to see and feel the severe burns on his back. Recently, unexpected visitors have been coming to meet Taniguchi: second-generation victims of the atomic bomb. Many of the victims had never heard about their parents’ radiation experience, or if they had, they were compelled to remain silent about it, due to discrimination against A-bomb survivors and their fears about the hereditary effects of radiation. Taniguchi’s vivid accounts are helping these people come to terms with their status as second-generation victims. HIKI NŌ Can Do Festival 2015 Thurs., Sept. 3, 7:30 pm New This special presentation of all stories nominated for the 2015 HIKI NŌ Awards represents the best of the best from the 2014-2015 school year. The 34 nominees include middle and high schools from Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island and Kauai. The award categories include: Best Personal Profile, Best News Writing, Best Home- Base School, Best Cinematography and Best Overall Story. This presentation was screened for live audiences at theaters on Maui, Hawaii Island (Hilo and Kona), Kauai and Oahu. The winners will be announced by PBS Hawaii President and CEO Leslie Wilcox and Bank of Hawaii Foundation President Donna Tanoue in a livestream presentation on Thursday, September 24 at 3:00 pm on PBSHawaii.org. Katrina Ten Years After: A Second Life, a Second Chance Thurs., Sept. 3, 11:00 pm New This program looks at how, ten years later, the city of New Orleans has achieved what seemed almost unimaginable a decade ago: the resurrection of one of America’s most beloved cities. WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL Fri., Sept. 4, 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., Sept. 4, 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., Sept. 4, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. SCIENCE & NATUREBig Blue LiveMon., Aug. 31, 2:00 pm, encore at 8:00 pm Tues., Sept. 1, 2:00 pm, encore at 8:00 pm Wed., Sept. 2, 2:00 pm, encore at 8:00 pm New Join scientists, animal behaviorists and other experts in a live TV broadcast to view the once endangered, now thriving ecosystem of Monterey Bay, California. A coproduction between the BBC and PBS, this three part series will air live over three afternoons at 2:00 pm Hawaii time, with encores featuring updated content each evening at 8:00 pm. Scientists, filmmakers, photographers and other experts will come together to film some of the world’s most charismatic marine creatures – humpback whales, sea lions, dolphins, elephant seals, sea otters, great white sharks, shearwaters, brown pelicans, blue whales and more – gathering at this time of year in Monterey Bay to feed on the abundance of food in these waters. Monterey Bay’s unique underwater geography, with a deep ocean canyon close to shore, brings species by the thousands into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Viewers can watch one of nature’s great reality shows, delivered through state-of-the-art filming technologies and live reports from air, by boat and below the waves, broadcast from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and from aboard Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary vessels, as well as from Monterey shoreline locations. NOVA Bigger Than T.rex Wed., Sept. 2, 9:00 pm Encore Almost a century ago, paleontologists found the first tantalizing hints of a monster even bigger than Tyrannosaurus rex, perhaps the largest predator ever to walk the Earth: spectacular fossil bones from a dinosaur dubbed Spinosaurus. But the fossils were completely destroyed during a World War II Allied bombing raid, leaving only drawings, lots of questions, and a mystery: What was Spinosaurus? Now, the discovery of new bones in a Moroccan cliff face is reopening the investigation into this epic beast. What did it feed on and how? Why did it grow so big? We follow the paleontologists who are reconstructing this terrifying carnivore piece by piece, revealing a 53-foot-long behemoth with a huge dorsal sail, enormous, scimitar-like claws and massive jaws, tapered toward the front like a crocodile, hosting an army of teeth. Bringing together experts in paleontology, geology, climatology and paleobotany, this NOVA/National Geographic special brings to life the lost world over which Spinosaurus reigned more than 65 million years ago. EARTH A NEW WILD Oceans Thurs., Sept. 3, 10:00 pm Encore Reporting from Palmyra Atoll (one of the most remote coral atolls on Earth), the Bahamas, and from New York Harbor, host Dr. M. Sanjayan introduces a vibrant community of scientists, engineers and fishermen who are discovering new ways to help maintain the remarkable productivity of oceans. He is aware of the vast threat facing our oceans, but standing in the water playing mid- wife to a lemon shark is just one of the moments that give him hope that we can change the way we influence our oceans – the wildest habitat on Earth. HISTORYIN THEIR OWN WORDSQueen Elizabeth II Tues., Sept. 1, 9:00 pm New This biographical profile uses Queen Elizabeth II’s most memorable quotes to frame her life story. We follow the Queen’s remarkable life, from her youth to her uncle’s abdication, her father’s coronation as King George VI, her experiences during World War II, her sudden ascension to the throne and her reign of more than 60 eventful years. DIYTHE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOPBroken Arch Wall Cabinets Sat., Sept. 5, 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. Broken Arch Wall Cabinets Roy shows us how to make elegant furniture – for the wall! ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Sept. 5, 2:30 pm Encore 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., Sept. 5, 3:00 pm Encore 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 Corn Sat., Sept. 5, 4:00 pm Encore Martha demonstrates how to make corn fritters, a sweet and savory treat topped with honey. Next she makes corn stock, which can serve as the base for tasty summer corn chowder, using potatoes and cream. COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN American Classics with a Twist Sat., Sept. 5, 4:30 pm New Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make meatloaf at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of frozen pizzas. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to apple pie with cheddar cheese crust. LIDIA’S KITCHEN Simple Weekday Dinner Ideas Sat., Sept. 5, 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. Simple Weekday Dinner Ideas Lidia shares three of her favorite quick and simple meal ideas which can work as an appetizer, a lunch or quick dinner. They include: scallops with scallions and mushrooms; chicken breasts with orange and olives; and tuna with mimosa sauce. MEXICO: ONE PLATE AT A TIME WITH RICK BAYLESS Market Inspirations, Local Genius Sat., Sept. 5, 5:30 pm New Chef Rick Bayless returns with the 10thfs 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. Market Inspirations, Local Genius Rick meets Chef Pablo Salas in Toluca’s Santiago Tianguistengo Market to get a look at the traditions that inspire Pablo’s cooking. The chefs also visit a local carniceria for a peek at Toluca’s famed chorizo. In the kitchen of Pablo’s restaurant Amaranta, Pablo shows us the simple tricks to his mole with oxtail. Back at home, Rick makes an easy version of chorizo to use in crispy potato sopes. |