PROGRAM LISTINGS October 4 – October 10, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureTHE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOWPies and Tarts Sun., Oct. 4, 1:00 pm New Follow the trials and tribulations of 13 passionate amateur bakers whose goal is to be named the U.K.’s best amateur baker. Each week, the bakers tackle a different skill, the difficulty of which increases as the competition unfolds. Hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins coax them through their Signature, Technical and Showstopper challenges, under the scrutiny of judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. After 10 weeks of whisking, crimping and piping, only one can emerge victorious. Pies and Tarts Watch the remaining bakers undertake double-crusted fruit pies, a challenge to even the most experienced bakers; an English custard tart from a centuries-old recipe; and a phyllo pie, with dough made from scratch. HOME FIRES ON MASTERPIECE Part 1 of 6 Sun., Oct. 4, 7:00 pm New Witness the bitter rivalry between Frances Barden (Samantha Bond of Downton Abbey fame) and Joyce Cameron (Francesca Annis) to control the Women’s Institute in a rural English town as it struggles with the onset of World War II. Part 1 of 6 With World War II imminent, the local Women’s Institute dissolves after Joyce resigns as president. Frances tries to revive the group with a jam making project. INDIAN SUMMERS ON MASTERPIECE Part 2 of 9 Sun., Oct. 4, 8:00 pm New Julie Walters stars as the glamorous doyenne of an English social club in the twilight era of British rule in India. Set in a subtropical paradise, the series dramatizes the collision of the high-living English ruling class with the local people agitating for Indian independence. As the drama unfolds, the two sides alternately clash and merge in an intricate game of power, politics and passion. Also starring in the lavish production are Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Jemima West, Nikesh Patel, Roshan Seth and Lillete Dubey. Part 2 of 9 While Aafrin fights for his life, Ralph confronts the gunman in jail. Sarah is suspicious of Alice’s past. Adam goes missing. THE WIDOWER Part 1 of 3 Sun., Oct. 4, 9:00 pm Tues., Oct. 6, 11:00 pm New This is the true story of Malcolm Webster (Reece Shearsmith), a nurse by profession and, on the surface, a perfect gentleman – well-spoken, personable and charming. He’s also a spendthrift and a killer. He marries, and then attempts to kill, a succession of women to cash in their life insurance policies. Part 1 of 3 When Claire confronts her husband, Malcolm Webster, over his wild spending, he tries to control her with sedatives. Afraid he’ll soon be caught, he silences her forever. Three years on, he has a new bride...and history appears to be repeating itself. PBS Hawaii: Celebrating 50 Years with Songs of Aloha Mon., Oct. 5, 7:30 pm New Robert Cazimero states, “It’s a testament to a time gone by, that really might not be seen again.” Jon de Mello, owner and CEO of Mountain Apple Company, says, “This show is the top of Hawaiian music in the 20th century.” Robert Cazimero and Jon de Mello are referring to Hawaii: Songs of Aloha, a program originally broadcast to a national PBS audience in the year 2000 that gathered some of Hawaii’s brightest stars on one stage: The Brothers Cazimero, Amy Hānaiali‘i Gilliom, Willie K, O’Brian Eselu, Makaha Sons, Jake Shimabukuro, Nā Leo, Hapa, Ledward Kaapana, Cyril Pahinui and the Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club. On Monday, October 5 at 7:30 pm, to commemorate 50 years of public television in Hawaii, PBS Hawaii will bring back this historic treasure as PBS Hawaii: Celebrating 50 Years with Songs of Aloha. Join PBS Hawaii President and CEO Leslie Wilcox and co-host Robert Cazimero as PBS Hawaii presents a timeless program that captures magical moments of Hawaiian music and dance. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Albuquerque, Part 2 of 3 Mon., Oct. 5, 9:30 pm New Journey to Albuquerque for finds such as a 1969 Jasper Johns flag print, a 1939 inscribed “Pinocchio” book, and an Imperial jade snuff bottle. Find out which is appraised for $50,000-$60,000! Also featured: a trip to the Museum of International Folk Art. I’LL HAVE WHAT PHIL’S HAVING Italy Mon., Oct. 5, 10:30 pm New Journey with Phil Rosenthal, creator of the TV series Everybody Loves Raymond, as he learns from chefs, vendors, culinary leaders and style- setters. Rosenthal visits the kitchens on and off the well-worn gastronomic path that keep traditions alive and create new ones. Italy Sit down with Phil as he feasts on a home-cooked meal at chef Nancy Silverton’s Umbrian home and indulges his inner caveman, roasting gargantuan steaks over hot flames and serving them up “barbarian style.” LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Susan Scott Tues., Oct. 6, 7:30 pm Encore Growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Susan Scott would page through National Geographic magazines, imagining herself travelling to distant lands. Little did she know that her life would be dedicated to learning about marine life and marine science, and sailing to those same distant lands that enchanted her as a child. This program will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, Oct. 11 at 4:00 pm. A CHEF’S LIFE Turnips: The Greens Wed., Oct. 7, 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. Turnips: The Greens Late winter brings “run-up” turnip greens, which Vivian sees as central to her approach to Southern food, capturing both the spirit and the letter of what her restaurant, Chef and the Farmer, is all about. Ms. Scarlett helps out by procuring greens from a local produce stand, washing them four times and discussing the how-to of buying and cooking good turnips. Transatlantic Sessions Wed., Oct. 7, 10:00 pm Encore Sam Bush, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Béla Fleck, Alison Krauss, James Taylor and more than 28 other artists gather in the Scottish Highlands to perform folk favorites from the Americana and Celtic traditions. PBS HAWAII PRESENTS Biography Hawaii: Princess Ruth Ke ʻelikolani Thurs., Oct. 8, 9:00 pm Thurs., Oct. 8, 9:30 pm (Hawaiian language version) Encore A formidable presence in 19th-century Hawaii, Princess Ruth Ke‘elikolani refused to speak English, practice Christianity, or leave the Hawaiian Islands. Though her life was darkened by the deaths of her children and her beloved first husband, she was a popular and strong force who resisted the kingdom’s drift toward annexation. In keeping with Princess Ruth’s own devotion to Hawaiian language and culture, this documentary is presented in two versions: English and Hawaiian. 60s Pop, Rock & Soul Thurs., Oct. 8, 10:00 pm Encore Hosted by icons Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits and the late Davy Jones of the Monkees, this concert spectacular features hits and favorites of the AM radio era from Paul Revere & the Raiders, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, the Kingsmen, the Ventures, Question Mark & the Mysterians and Jefferson Starship. Every song is a classic from the decade of peace, love and profound social change – sung by performers who represent a period of time that resonates through the generations. Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson Fri., Oct. 9, 9:00 pm New World-class drummer and percussionist Sheila E. hosts a concert special that showcases award-winning Latin artists and a 37-piece orchestra performing Latin-infused arrangements of the songs on Tony Succar’s album Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson. The concert, taped in Miami, features live performances of Jackson hits such as “Smooth Criminal,” “I Want You Back” and “Billie Jean.” Among the performers are Jon Secada, Angel Lopez, Michael Stuart, Obie Bermúdez, Jennifer Peña, and Kevin Ceballo. 2015 Hispanic Heritage Awards Fri., Oct. 9, 10:00 pm New Join host Rita Moreno for a celebration of the country’s highest tribute to Latinos by Latinos. The program includes performances and appearances by celebrated Hispanic artists. Vamos Al Baile (Let’s Go to the Dance) Fri., Oct. 9, 11:00 pm Encore A stellar lineup of Mexican American musicians like Little Joe y La Familia, Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution, and Joel Guzman with Sarah Fox, plus special guests, take the stage in front of a live audience. Interspersed with interviews, the program captures the different styles of Mexican American music and the family atmosphere of the dance halls in which they are performed. THE MIND OF A CHEF Past Sat., Oct. 10, 7:00 pm New Ever since 1999, when Chef Gabrielle Hamilton put canned sardines and Triscuits on the first menu of her tiny, 30-seat East Village restaurant, Prune, she has nonchalantly broken countless rules of the food world. Prune has always been an idiosyncratic restaurant, with no culinary mission other than to serve what Hamilton likes to eat in an environment in which she wants to eat. Hamilton won the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef NYC in 2011 and is author of a best- selling memoir, Blood, Bones and Butter, which garnered a James Beard Award for Writing and Literature in 2012. Past Join Chef Gabrielle as she revisits her past and sees how it influenced her as a chef. She goes to forage along a stream and meets up with old family friend to cook up some comfort food. JOSEPH ROSENDO’S TRAVELSCOPE San Francisco’s Changing Neighborhoods Sat., Oct. 10, 7:30 pm New San Francisco is a city of neighborhoods and within its seven-by- seven mile boundary it seems every patch of ground has a name. In this episode Joseph searches some of the city’s neighborhoods for what distinguishes them from the rest and makes them must-visit attractions. Na Mele: Queen Emma – Her Life and Legacy Sat., Oct. 10, 8:00 pm Encore This special features traditional Hawaiian chants and songs created to honor and record the life of Queen Emma with the Queen Emma Summer Palace in Nuuanu serving as center stage. The Summer Palace, or Hānaiakamalama (nurtured by the moon), was a place of respite for Queen Emma and her husband, King Kamehameha IV. Despite the tragedies in her life – the loss of her 4 year old son, Albert, and her husband, King Kamehameha IV – Queen Emma had the strength and fortitude to establish institutions that continue to serve Hawaii today: The Cathedral of St. Andrew, The Queenʻs Medical Center and St. Andrewʻs Priory School for Girls. In the hula performance of “Aia I Nu‘uanu,” the dancers and kumu hula chant, “Aia ka nana i Nu‘uanu, I walea ‘Emalani i laila, Ka ‘olu kohai i ka makani” (There is the beauty at Nu‘uanu, such that Emalani is at ease there, comfortable, swaying in the breeze). The halau dances with the Summer Palace quietly looking over them, as if the Queen herself is observing and appreciating their hula. Also performing hula is Hālau Haʻa Hula ʻO Kekauʻilani Nā Pua Hala O Kailua and another halau made up of students from St. Andrew’s Priory School for Girls. The Emmalani Serenaders also lend their voices to praise Queen Emma, performing “Kaleleonālani” and “Hole Waimea.” Leslie Wilcox, PBS Hawaii President and CEO, hosts the program, alongside special guests from the Daughters of Hawai‘i, St. Andrew’s Priory, and The Cathedral of St. Andrew. Joe Bonamassa: Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks Sat., Oct. 10, 9:35 pm Encore Guitar hero Joe Bonamassa performs at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado in a concert celebrating the music of blues legends Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. The setlist is primarily sourced from the catalogs of Howlin’ Wolf, one of the most influential Chicago bluesmen of all time, and Muddy Waters, considered the “father of modern Chicago blues” and a major inspiration for the British blues explosion of the 1960s. Bonamassa grew up with that genre which influences his own music to this day. Bonamassa also performs songs from his own extensive catalog. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS 2015 Hall of Fame Special Sat., Oct. 10, 11:00 pm New Enjoy the 2015 AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, as Loretta Lynn, Asleep at the Wheel, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Flaco Jimenez are honored by Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Gillian Welch, Jason Isbell and more. Public AffairsTHE OPEN MINDSun., Oct. 4, 6:00 pm New Hosted by Alexander Heffner, this weekly public affairs program is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas, exploring issues of national and public concern with the most compelling minds of our times. FRONTLINE My Brother’s Bomber, Part 2 Tues., Oct. 6, 10:00 pm New For some 25 years, FRONTLINE producer Ken Dornstein has been haunted by the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland – the terrorist act that killed 270 people, including his older brother David. Now, in this emotional and suspenseful three-part special, Dornstein sets out to find the men responsible for one of the worst attacks on Americans before 9/11. From the ruins and chaos of post-Qaddafi Libya, Dornstein hunts for clues to the identities and whereabouts of the suspects, whom he tracks for almost five years across the Middle East and Europe. With each episode, Dornstein encounters new witnesses and unearths fresh evidence that brings him closer to the truth. Watch this rare, real-life spy thriller that’s also a timely reflection on the legacy of America’s long war on terror and a meditation on loss, love, revenge and the nature of obsession. HIKI NŌ Thurs., Oct. 8, 7:30 pm New This special edition of HIKI NŌ recognizes all of the nominees for the 2015 HIKI NŌ Awards and shows the winning stories and vignettes in each category in both Middle School and High School divisions. This program encores Saturday, Oct. 10 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII How Have People Worked Their Way Out of Homelessness? Thurs., Oct. 8, 8:00 pm New We see the tents lining the streets of Kakaako and the encampments on the beaches, but what about what we don’t see? There are people in Hawaii who have worked their way out of homelessness, giving themselves and their family members an opportunity for a fresh start. What did it take for these formerly homeless people to create new lives for themselves? INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII is a live public affairs show that is also streamed live 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., Oct. 9, 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., Oct. 9, 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., Oct. 9, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. SCIENCE & NATUREFIRST PEOPLESAustralia Sun., Oct. 4, 10:00 pm Encore 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. Australia When humans arrived in Australia, they were, for the first time, truly alone, surrounded by wildly different flora and fauna. How did they survive and populate a continent? There is a close cultural and genetic link between early Australians and modern-day Aborigines; here the ancient and modern stories intersect as nowhere else. The secret to this continuity is diversity. Intuitively, early Australians found the right balance between being separate and connected. GORONGOSA PARK: REBIRTH OF PARADISE Battle Lines/Roaring Back Tues., Oct. 6, 8:00 pm New Experience the inspiring rebirth of an African wilderness through the eyes of Emmy Award-winning wildlife cameraman Bob Poole. Darting away from lions, wrestling crocs, facing down angry elephants – it’s all part of a day’s work as he joins the battle to “re-wild” Mozambique’s legendary national park. Battle Lines A new lion’s arrival sparks a conflict among Gorongosa’s dominant lions. Joyce has questions about the mysterious behavior of the Gorongosa’s elephants, and Bob tastes the danger of crop-raiding elephants. Roaring Back When Bob returns to Gorongosa, he discovers a huge nesting colony of water birds. He resumes his search for the lion cubs that went missing. After many sleepless nights, he finally meets the park’s new cubs - the future of lions in Gorongosa. NATURE Big Birds Can’t Fly Wed., Oct. 7, 8:00 pm New This is the unique story of flightless birds. They say a bird is three things - feathers, flight and song. But what happens when you’re a bird who can’t fly, who can’t sing, and whose feathers are closer to fluff? Flightless birds include ostriches, emus, rheas, cassowaries and kiwis, and, interestingly, all have evolved independent of each other on different continents. Research has shown that some of these big birds at one time could fly, but once the dinosaurs were wiped out, these same birds no longer needed to take flight from their enemies. As they began to explore a world rich with food and free from predators, they grew fat, and their legs grew long and strong - until the day they discovered that although they had become good at walking, they’d also become too heavy to fly. NOVA Secrets of Noah’s Ark Wed., Oct. 7, 9:00 pm New A 3,700-year-old inscribed clay tablet reveals a surprising new version of the Biblical flood story, complete with how-to instructions for assembling an ark. Following the directions, expert boat builders assemble and launch a massive reed boat. DIYTHE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOPUltimate Outdoor Chair Sat., Oct. 10, 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. Ultimate Outdoor Chair Roy makes a strip quarter-sawn white oak gem of a chair. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Oct. 10, 2:30 pm New Watch Tom keep things cool on the West Coast with a whole house fan installation. Then follow Roger and Jenn as they work with students to liven up a school’s garden. Richard explains new water heater regulations. THIS OLD HOUSE Dude, Where’s My Victorian Sat., Oct. 10, 3:00 pm New A new project begins in Belmont, Massachusetts, with a focus on salvage and restoration. Homeowners Katherine and Murat Bicer plan to revive their 1895 Victorian by building a front porch, refurbishing the original windows and opening up the kitchen. MARTHA BAKES Danish Sat., Oct. 10, 4:00 pm New Follow Martha Stewart’s directives to prepare spectacular Danish pastry at home. Learn to create the easy, flaky dough that transforms into apricot bowties, a decadent cheese-filled Danish and an unforgettable brown-sugar cinnamon Danish. COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN Fried Chicken and Grilled Peppers Sat., Oct. 10, 4:30 pm New Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make fried chicken at home. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for deep-fry/candy thermometers. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of green salsa. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to perfect grill-roasted peppers. LIDIA’S KITCHEN Symphony of Pastas Sat., Oct. 10, 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. Symphony of Pastas Lidia shares some of her favorite pasta dishes including: baked rigatoni with zucchini; penne with ricotta and mushrooms and fettuccine with a clam and leek sauce. SIMPLY MING Carla Hall Sat., Oct. 10, 5:30 pm New SIMPLY MING returns for another season of mouth-watering recipes, celebrity appearances and culinary road trips. Each episode kicks off with a technique demonstration, followed by two dishes — one prepared by a nationally renowned guest chef and one by host Ming Tsai. This season focuses on comfort food — from childhood classics to melting-pot dishes from around the world. Carla Hall This week, Top Chef All Star and host of The Chew, Carla Hall stops by Ming’s kitchen. Carla goes back to her Tennessee roots with country greens, tangy chow-chow pickles and hot water corn bread. Ming pulls out the pressure cooker to prep a hearty red roast pork. East meets South with these chefs’ favorite dishes. |