PROGRAM LISTINGS November 15 – November 21, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureTHE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOWThe Final Sun., Nov. 15, 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. The Final Learn which of the three finalists will emerge as Britain’s best amateur baker. Each must create a technically difficult picnic pie, 12 perfectly shaped pretzels and the ultimate showpiece in a baker’s repertoire: a three-tiered wedding cake. MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey, Season 5, Part 1 of 9 Sun., Nov. 15, 7:00 pm Encore The highest-rated drama in PBS history, this Emmy and Golden Globe award- winning hit drama’s fifth season features intimately interlaced stories centered on an English country estate. Part 1 of 9 A working-class prime minister is elected and old attitudes start to change. Robert is snubbed by the village. Baxter tells all, and Edith plays with fire. INDIAN SUMMERS ON MASTERPIECE Part 8 of 9 Sun., Nov. 15, 8:30 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 8 of 9 While Simla citizens look on, Ramu is tried for Jaya’s murder. Leena and Ian come to his defense. Sarah is humiliated. Murder on the Home Front Sun., Nov. 15, 9:30 pm Encore When young women are found murdered amid the chaos of the London Blitz of World War II, brilliant Home Office Pathologist Dr. Lennox Collins (Patrick Kennedy), on his first murder case, and his newly recruited assistant Molly Cooper (Tamzin Merchant) clash with the police over just who the main suspect is. Employing groundbreaking forensic techniques, can Lennox and Molly save a seemingly innocent man from the gallows and prove there may be more to these murders than meets the eye? NA MELE George Kahumoku Mon., Nov. 16, 7:30 pm Encore One of Hawaii's most celebrated slack key guitar players, George Kahumoku, plays a selection of songs including: "36 Mile Marker," "Ho‘okupa" and "Hi‘ilawe." ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Eugene, OR, Part 1 of 3 Mon., Nov. 16, 8:00 pm Encore In Eugene, Oregon, host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Ken Farmer head to the banks of the scenic McKenzie River for a bit of fishing and a look into the antique fly fishing gear market. Highlights from the Roadshow floor include a collection of signed baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb memorabilia and a 1919 oil painting by Norman Rockwell, entitled The Little Model, valued at $500,000! ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Junk in the Trunk 5, Part 2 of 2 Mon., Nov. 16, 9:00 pm New Discover more previously unseen appraisals from this season’s eight -city tour, such as drawings and sketches from Walt Disney’s Fantasia, Alvin & the Chipmunks puppets and occultist Israel Regardie’s manuscripts and book. INDEPENDENT LENS India’s Daughter Mon., Nov. 16, 10:00 pm New Learn how the harrowing rape and murder of a promising 23-year-old female medical student in Delhi sparked an international movement for change in this news-making film that was banned in India. SHELTER ME New Beginnings Mon., Nov. 16, 11:00 pm Encore Dog trainer Aimee Sadler’s program is based on the simple concept that dogs love to play. Many shelters keep dogs isolated in their kennels. Aimee shows the shelters how to get groups of dogs in a yard to play and learn from each other. These play groups turn shelters into joyful adoption centers and completely change how shelter dogs are perceived and adopted. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Nainoa Thompson Tues., Nov. 17, 7:30 pm New As a young boy growing up in ahupuaa o Niu, now known as Niu Valley, Nainoa Thompson would go to Maunalua Bay with a family friend, Yoshi Kawano. “And we would go fishing. And that’s where my love for the ocean started, through fishing,” Thompson remembers. Today, Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson is sailing the Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hokulea, on a voyage around the world to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of our earth and the ocean that he loves. This program will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4:00 pm. SHELTER ME Partners for Life Tues., Nov. 17, 11:00 pm Encore This episode features country music icon Emmylou Harris and the incredible work she’s doing to help homeless pets and disadvantaged youth in Nashville. A CHEF’S LIFE Gettin’ Figgy with It Wed., Nov. 18, 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. Gettin’ Figgy with It Vivian is under the gun to pen an entire book chapter on figs in three days. The stress inspires a fig and honey bourbon slushie tasting and a fig preserves session. PBS HAWAII PRESENTS Ma Ka Malu Ali‘i: The Legacy of Hawaii’s Ali‘i Thurs., Nov. 19, 9:00 pm Encore The 19th century was a time of devastating change for the Hawaiian people. This documentary looks at the visionary efforts of five members of the ali‘i – Hawaiian royalty – to provide for the education of the children, healthcare and comfort for the elderly. The charitable institutions they created have endured and are thriving and vital institutions today. GLOBE TREKKER Globe Trekker Food Hour: The Story of Cheese Thurs., Nov. 19, 10:00 pm New Rosie Lovell visits the Cheese Makers Market in Beaconsfield, England, a farm in the Cotswolds and the oldest cheese monger in London to observe British techniques. Justine Shapiro travels to northern France to unearth secrets while Christina Chang heads to Roquefort in the south for a look at the aromatic caves where that eponymous cheese is aged. Megan McCormick takes us to Parma, Italy for a taste of Parmigiano Reggiano while Bobby Chinn tours Sicily and discovers what makes ricotta so special. Brianna Barnes visits Gruyere, Switzerland to enjoy their glorious cheese while Rosie explores Castilla La Mancha in Spain and samples Manchego. Other destinations include Athens, Lebanon and Istanbul. WELL READ Don Winslow: The Cartel Thurs., Nov. 19, 11:00 pm New This series features lively, engaging conversations about ideas in literature. Host Terry Tazioli introduces the latest books – both fiction and non-fiction – and interviews noted authors about the themes in their latest works. Don Winslow: The Cartel In a “ripped from the headlines” novel, Don Winslow continues his tale of the horrendous acts of the Mexican drug cartels. First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb Fri., Nov. 20, 9:00 pm New Grab a front row seat for this thrilling Broadway concert. An all-star cast performs “New York New York,” “Cabaret” and other classic songs by the Tony-, Oscar-, Grammy- and Emmy-winning Broadway songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney and Matthew Scott. AMERICAN MASTERS American Ballet Theatre: A History Fri., Nov. 20, 10:00 pm Encore Delve into the rich, 75-year history of one of the world’s pre-eminent ballet companies. The documentary combines intimate rehearsal footage, virtuoso performances and interviews with American Ballet Theatre’s key figures including: Alicia Alonso and the late Donald Saddler and Frederic Franklin; contemporary luminaries, including dancers Susan Jaffe and Julie Kent, choreographer Alexei Ratmansky and artistic director Kevin McKenzie; past and present stars Misty Copeland, Gillian Murphy, Marcelo Gomes and Hee Seo. A CRAFTSMAN’S LEGACY The Chairmaker Sat., Nov. 21, 1:00 pm New Host Eric Gorges goes on a quest to discover the true craftsmen in today's world. Traveling across the country, Gorges interviews the men and women responsible for carrying the tools, trades and traditions of fine craftsmanship into the 21st century. Gorges, a welder by trade, meets and interviews master craftsmen, and learns why they chose their craft, where they learned their skills, how they live using their talents and the challenges and importance of keeping those traditions alive in a modern -day world. The Chairmaker The century-old tradition of building the Windsor Chair is a practical and elegant pursuit. Host Eric Gorges and master craftsman Curtis Buchanan give the viewer a front seat. THE MIND OF A CHEF Ocean Sat., Nov. 21, 7:00 pm New Chef David Kinch has forged a distinctive culinary path, putting him at the forefront of new contemporary California cuisine with his restaurant Manresa. Influenced by French and modern Catalan cooking, Kinch finds inspiration from European traditions and refinement, American ingenuity and the bounty California offers. For nine consecutive years, Manresa has held two Michelin stars. His first cookbook, Manresa: An Edible Reflection, was nominated for the James Beard Foundation “Cooking from a Professional Point of View” award. Ocean Watch Chef David Kinch take the muscular abalone and transform it into something soft and supple in abalone porridge, one of his signature dishes. Surfing inspires another signature dish, and a visit with Eric Ripert highlights the simple elegance of sashimi. JOSEPH ROSENDO’S TRAVELSCOPE Thousand Islands: A Canadian Bi-National Adventure Sat., Nov. 21, 7:30 pm New On this Canadian adventure, Joseph goes in search of natural wonders, historic sites and island traditions. While the Thousand Islands was and still is the stomping ground of the rich and famous, the spirit of this place is neighborly and down-to-earth. CRAFT IN AMERICA Music Sat., Nov. 21, 8:00 pm New Focus on the makers of finely crafted handmade instruments – guitar, ukulele, trumpet, banjo and timpani – and the renowned musicians who play them, including Joan Baez, Jake Shimabukuro, Rhiannon Giddens, Scotty Barnhart, Tony Ellis and Joseph Pereira. Included is a visit to Kamaka Hawaii on Oahu. GREAT MUSEUMS – SOUND TRACKS The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum Sat., Nov. 21, 9:00 pm New The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio opened in 1995. Designed by architect I.M. Pei, the spectacular glass pyramid, reflects the idea that rock and roll is a prism through which we can more clearly see and understand our culture and ourselves. This film features the museum’s fascinating collection of sights and sounds that skillfully recreate the story of rock from its roots to its ubiquitous acceptance as a soundtrack of our lives. The iconic artifacts include Muddy Waters’ primary guitar, John Lennon’s Sgt. Pepper uniform and Michael Jackson’s glove. The music itself is curated at the museum in a variety of ways, including interactive listening booths that connect influences from one artist to another across the decades. “So, it’s not four skinny guys with long hair and guitars only,” explains Greg Harris, President and CEO of the museum. It’s also vocalists, folk singers, soul music, dance music, hip-hop, punk, heavy metal, grunge and electronic dance music. All are branches of the tree of rock and roll. 1962 World’s Fair: When Seattle Invented the Future Sat., Nov. 21, 10:00 pm Encore The 1962 World’s Fair, a six-month celebration of science and technology, featured an exciting mix of culture, cuisine and celebrity, drawing more than 10 million visitors from around the world – including John Glenn, Richard Nixon, Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy, Edward R. Murrow, Roy Rogers, Peggy Lee, Bob Hope, Miles Davis and Elvis Presley – to the then relatively unknown mill town of Seattle. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS James Taylor Sat., Nov. 21, 11:00 pm New Iconic singer-songwriter James Taylor performs beloved classics and selections from his chart-topping new album Before This World, his first collection of original music in 13 years. Public AffairsTHE OPEN MINDSun., Nov. 15, 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 ISIS in Afghanistan Tues., Nov. 17, 10:00 pm New ISIS’s rapid expansion across Iraq and Syria in 2014 shocked the world. Now, the self-proclaimed Islamic State is on the rise in Afghanistan. FRONTLINE reveals the degree to which ISIS is gaining a foothold in the country, and how they’re focusing their efforts on training a new generation of jihadists: children as young as three. Also in this edition: a segment on a Pakistani police unit’s fight against the Taliban. HIKI NŌ Thurs., Nov. 19, 7:30 pm New This episode is the final in a series of six shows in which each episode focuses on a specific Hawaiian value. The Hawaiian value for this show is mālama, which means to care for, protect and maintain. The top story comes from the students at Aliamanu Middle School on Oahu, who report on the efforts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its community of volunteers to mālama the Hawaiian Monk Seal. Also featured are student stories from the following schools: Seabury Hall Upper School (Maui): Paul Higashino of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission welcomes and relies on the valuable assistance from volunteers in restoration and re-vegetation efforts on Kahoolawe Island, which for decades was used as a target in military exercises. Kauai High School (Kauai): Students cover five key steps in preparing for a hurricane. Maui High School (Maui): Maui resident Martha Watkins learns valuable lessons from caring for her Alzheimer's Disease-stricken mother. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School (Kauai): Residents of Kauai mālama the traditional process practiced by their ancestors for generations of collecting pa’a’kai – sea salt –from a salt pond in Hanapepe. Waianae Intermediate School (Oahu): Students at Waianae Intermediate School mālama students with severe disabilities by acting as peer tutors in their adapted physical education class. Punahou School (Oahu): Punahou Student Dakota Miller, the youngest beekeeper in Hawaii, cares for an apiary to help protect Hawaii's dwindling bee population. Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle (Maui): A community rebuilds Koieie Loko Ia, an ancient, royal fishpond in Kihei, Maui. This episode is hosted by Hana K-12 School in Hana, Maui. This program encores Saturday, Nov. 21 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII What Needs to be Done to Reduce Drug Abuse in Hawaii? Thurs., Nov. 19, 8:00 pm New A decade after Hawaii's high-profile War on Ice, crystal methamphetamine remains Hawaii's No. 1 illegal drug threat. While prescription painkillers, heroin and other drugs are rising in use, officials say crystal meth is still linked to the most drug-trafficking crimes and the most drug-related deaths. INSIGHTS asks: what needs to be done to reduce drug abuse in Hawaii? 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 [email protected] or post them to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/PBSHawaii. WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL Fri., Nov. 20, 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., Nov. 20, 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., Nov. 20, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. SCIENCE & NATUREEARTH’S NATURAL WONDERSLiving Wonders Wed., Nov. 18, 8:00 pm New Explore the most extraordinary places on the planet in this three-part series. Visit six continents to learn how these natural wonders evolved and hear rarely told stories about the challenges the inhabitants face. Living Wonders Witness wonders created by the force that makes our planet unique: life itself. In the Amazon, boys face fierce animals in a rite of passage; a Bangladeshi father and son brave killer bees and man-eating tigers to find honey. NOVA Making North America: Human Wed., Nov. 18, 9:00 pm New Mighty, elemental forces molded North America – fiery eruptions, titanic floods, the grinding of great ice sheets and massive impacts from space all shaped our homeland. The epic three-part series unfolds in a forgotten world that existed long before our own, crossed by long-lost mountain ranges, deserts the size of Africa and vast inland seas spanning the length of the continent. Hosted by renowned paleontologist Kirk Johnson, this spectacular road trip through a tumultuous deep past explores three fundamental questions: How was the continent built? How did life evolve here? And how has the continent shaped us? Making North America: Human From Ice Age to oil boom, discover the challenges faced and the wealth uncovered as humans take over the continent. How did we turn rocks into riches? And what catastrophic natural disasters could threaten the civilization we’ve built? THE BRAIN WITH DAVID EAGLEMAN Who Will We Be? Wed., Nov. 18, 10:00 pm New Neuroscientist David Eagleman explores the human brain in an epic series that reveals the ultimate story of us – why we feel and think the things we do. This ambitious series blends science with innovative visual effects and compelling personal stories. Who Will We Be? Join Dr. Eagleman as he journeys into the future and asks what’s next for the human brain and for our species. He speculates that our descendants may be so different from us that we’ll be strangers to them. HISTORYThe Fidel Castro TapesTues., Nov. 17, 8:00 pm Encore In 1959, Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba. He has been one of the most controversial figures in the world ever since. This is the story of the Cuban dictator’s turbulent career, told in part through media reports, rare images and recordings. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE American Comandante Tues., Nov. 17, 9:00 pm New Meet William Morgan, the larger-than-life American who rose to power in Cuba during the revolution. His life had it all: adventure and romance, mobsters and spies, and a cast of characters including J. Edgar Hoover, Che Guevara and Fidel Castro. DIYWOODSMITH SHOPPerfect Tenons & Lumber Thicknesses Sat., Nov. 21, 2:00 pm New Host Don Peschke, founding editor of Woodsmith Magazine, leads a cast of editors as they explore a wide range of tips, tools, jigs and fixtures, techniques and projects. The cast members are both experienced woodworkers and editors of Woodsmith Magazine, and eagerly share their expertise in the techniques segments, along with helpful opinions in the roundtable discussions. Perfect Tenons & Lumber Thicknesses See key tips and tricks for creating a rabbeted miter joint. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Nov. 21, 2:30 pm New Watch Roger track the path of Monarch butterflies and set up a garden for them in Fort Worth. Scott brings some luster to an under-lit closet. THIS OLD HOUSE Victorian 2 Sat., Nov. 21, 3:00 pm New Kevin meets Richard in the basement to discuss the HVAC plan. Tommy’s excavation crew replaces the old steel main water line at the front of the house. Katherine and interior designer Amanda Reid select tile for the bathrooms. MARTHA BAKES Green Tea Sat., Nov. 21, 4:00 pm New Learn how to incorporate antioxidant-rich green tea into remarkably tasty desserts, including a green tea crepe cake. COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN Bringing Home Tex-Mex Favorites Sat., Nov. 21, 4:30 pm New Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make Tex-Mex cheese enchiladas at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of corn tortillas. Then, test cook Erin McMurrer uncovers the secrets to making perfect huevos rancheros. JACQUES PEPIN: HEART & SOUL Fête Des Boules Sat., Nov. 21, 5:00 pm New Jacques Pépin presents his final series, featuring demonstrations of his impeccable technique with the addition of candid exchanges between Jacques and his family and friends. Fête Des Boules Jacques and his best friend Jean-Claude work up an appetite in the summer sun playing the traditional French game of boules. Jacques cooks up a party menu of favorites to share, including crab chips with salmon caviar, a garden- fresh tabbouleh salad and a grand smoked ham glazed with maple syrup, cooked and carved to perfection. SIMPLY MING Ken Oringer Sat., Nov. 21, 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. Ken Oringer There’s more than one way to make risotto-style pasta. Chef Ken Oringer joins Chef Ming to make a decadent fideua, while Ming himself uses toasted barley with a sumptuous ratatouille. |