PROGRAM LISTINGS Feb. 7 – 13, 2016Arts, Drama, CultureMASTERPIECE CLASSICDownton Abbey, Season 6, Part 5 of 9 Sun., Feb. 7, 7:00 pm Encore The highest-rated drama in PBS history, this Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning hit drama’s sixth and final season features intimately interlaced stories centered on an English country estate. Part 5 of 9 Thomas makes Andy a generous offer. Spratt rescues Denker. A powerful politician comes to dinner. Robert upsets the family. Mary gets suspicious. MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey, Season 6, Part 6 of 9 Sun., Feb. 7, 8:00 pm New The highest-rated drama in PBS history, this Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning hit drama’s sixth and final season features intimately interlaced stories centered on an English country estate. Part 6 of 9 The hospital war reaches a climax. Violet goes on the warpath. Daisy tries to foil a romance. Prospects are looking up for Mary and Edith. Thomas feels trapped. MERCY STREET The Belle Alliance Sun., Feb. 7, 9:00 pm Thurs., Feb. 11, 11:00 pm New Based on real events, MERCY STREET takes viewers beyond the battlefield and into the lives of a distinctive cast of characters – doctors, nurses, contraband laborers and Southern loyalists – set in the chaotic world of Union-occupied Alexandria, Virginia, and the Mansion House Hospital in the early years of the Civil War. The Belle Alliance During a Union ball at their house, the Green girls and Frank initiate a daring plan to help him escape. Mary releases Dr. Foster, still shaky from his detox, from his quarantine so he can guide Samuel through a delicate operation. IN THEIR OWN WORDS Queen Elizabeth II Sun., Feb. 7, 10:00 pm Encore 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. NA MELE Kawai Cockett and Darlene Ahuna Mon., Feb. 8, 7:30 pm Encore NA MELE features the traditional Hawaiian music of Darlene Ahuna and the late Kawai Cockett. In this performance, Kawai Cockett is backed by Sam Sepitmo and Charlie Wahineho'okae. Joining Darlene Ahuna are her husband J.J. Ahuna and Led Kaapana. Ha'aheo Cockett provides hula artistry. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Little Rock, AR, Part 3 of 3 Mon., Feb. 8, 8:00 pm New Discover hidden treasures in Little Rock, such as a 1985 Charles Schulz sketch of Snoopy; Chinese altar garniture, ca. 1850; and a 1919 William Faulkner handmade poetry book. Can you guess which is valued at $70,000 to $100,000? ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Atlanta, GA, Part 1 of 3 Mon., Feb. 8, 9:00 pm Encore Highlights from the Roadshow floor include a decorative egg with a Faberge mark; a 1787 land grant signed by Benjamin Franklin; and a New York Chippendale corner chair, circa 1760. INDEPENDENT LENS A Ballerina’s Tale Mon., Feb. 8, 10:00 pm New Explore the rise of Misty Copeland, who made history as the first African American female principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theater. The film is an intimate look at this groundbreaking dancer during a crucial period in her life. Smokin’ Fish Mon., Feb. 8, 11:00 pm Encore Cory Mann is a quirky Tlingit businessman hustling to make a dollar in Juneau, Alaska. He gets hungry for smoked salmon, nostalgic for his childhood, and decides to spend a summer smoking fish at his family's traditional fish camp. The unusual story is about one man's attempts to navigate the collision between the modern world and an ancient culture. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Betty White Tues., Feb. 9, 7:30 pm New Betty White is the Head of School at Sacred Hearts Academy in Kaimuki, Honolulu. She was one of the very few in her high school class in rural Virginia who left home to pursue higher learning. She talks about her academic struggles, what brought her to Hawaii and her role at an all- girls school. This program will be rebroadcast on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 4:00 pm. FINDING YOUR ROOTS War Stories Tues., Feb. 9, 8:00 pm New Join Harvard scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., as he delves into the genealogy of 27 guests. Each story illuminates the vast patchwork of ethnicity, race and experience that makes up the fabric of America. War Stories Uncover a long history of military service in the families of Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain, and how this has instilled in each of them an enduring spirit of strength and integrity. Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race Tues., Feb. 9, 11:00 pm New Thirty-five years before the election of President Barack Obama, the question of race and the possibility of bridging racial barriers were put to the test in an overlooked story in American politics: Tom Bradley's 1973 election as Mayor of Los Angeles: the first African American mayor of a major U.S. city with an overwhelmingly white majority. The film tells the story of how Bradley's coalition of African Americans, Jews, white liberals, Latinos and Asian Americans united a divided city, brought inclusion and access, and set the foundation for inter-racial coalitions that encouraged the elections of minority candidates nationwide. A CHEF’S LIFE Pretty in Peach Wed., Feb. 10, 7:30 pm Encore 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. Pretty in Peach Mrs. Scarlett teaches Vivian the secrets of Gramma Hill’s canned peaches and shares memories from her own childhood. Vivian sweats through a Thanksgiving-in-July photo shoot while a major mix-up leaves the restaurant team scrambling. AMERICAN MASTERS B.B. King: The Life of Riley Fri., Feb. 12, 9:00 pm New Explore B.B. King’s challenging life and career through candid interviews with the King of the Blues, filmed shortly before his death in May 2015. Fellow music stars including Bono, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, John Mayer and Ringo Starr, pay tribute to King’s legend. David Bowie: Five Years Fri., Feb. 12, 10:00 pm New Trace five pivotal years in the late pop icon’s career: 1971 and the creation of Ziggy Stardust; 1975 with Young Americans and the Thin White Duke persona; 1977 and the release of Low and Heroes; 1980 with “Ashes to Ashes;” and 1983 with the huge commercial success of Let’s Dance. MOVEABLE FEAST WITH FINE COOKING Oahu, Hawaii Sat., Feb. 13, 7:00 pm New This series combines flavorful ingredients, top chefs and beautiful locations for the ultimate dining experience. In the third season of the Emmy-nominated series, Australian Chef Pete Evans goes coast-to-coast, and across the sea, traveling to Nashville, Louisville, Miami, San Antonio, Hawaii and other US locations to meet the best chefs in each area and cook a delicious meal that incorporates local and seasonal ingredients. Oahu, Hawaii Chef Pete Evans joins award-winning Hawaiian chefs Jon Matsubara and Lee Anne Wong on Oahu to learn how local pineapple is harvested. They also meet local fish guru/mentor Brooks Takenaka at the Honolulu Fish Auction to bid and buy locally sourced fish for dinner. Chef Jon shows how to make his famous smoking mai tai cocktail, hibachi-style Kauai shrimp, and Kahaluu roast pork belly, while Lee Anne cooks up fresh opah and vegetable sides and Pete prepares ahi poke. Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions Florence, Italy Sat., Feb. 13, 7:30 pm New Burt, travel expert Steve Perillo and Burt’s son Nicholas, spend a week in Florence. They visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and discover why Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo, Audrey Hepburn, Lauren Bacall, Sophia Loren and Julia Roberts wore his shoes in their movies. They find out how product placement influenced the artworks of the Renaissance and tour the great tourist attractions of the city. GREAT PERFORMANCES Billy Elliot The Musical Live Sat., Feb 13, 8:00 pm Encore Billy Elliot: The Musical took London’s West End and Broadway by storm, winning the 2009 Tony Award for Best Musical. Based on the popular 2000 film, it features a rousing score by Elton John. The story, which takes place during Northeast England’s contentious mining strike of 1984, tells the inspirational story of a young boy’s journey from the boxing ring to the ballet barre, transforming his family and his community. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Leon Bridges/Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Sat., Feb. 13, 11:00 pm New Savor the old-fashioned soul of Leon Bridges and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Fort Worth native Bridges channels an earlier era with songs from his debut LP Coming Home. Denver-based songwriter Rateliff centers on his self-titled debut with his band The Night Sweats. Public AffairsTHE OPEN MINDSun., Feb. 7, 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 The Fantasy Sports Gamble Tues., Feb. 9, 10:00 pm New In collaboration with The New York Times, FRONTLINE examines the world of fantasy sports and online sports betting. With law enforcement cracking down, the film traces the growth of these booming businesses and goes inside their operations at home and abroad. PBS Democratic Presidential Debate Thurs., Feb. 11, 4:00 pm (live) and 9:00 pm (encore) New Live from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, PBS NEWSHOUR co-anchors and managing editors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will moderate the DNC-sanctioned debate, the first Democratic presidential debate following the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary. HIKI NŌ Thurs., Feb. 11, 7:30 pm New TOP STORY Students from Mid-Pacific in the Manoa district of Oahu tell how UH Warrior assistant football coach and former NFL player Rich Miano devoted his life to exceling in football as a reaction to the tragic death of his brother Robert Miano. Soon after the Miano family moved to Hawaii from Massachusetts, a teenaged Robert Miano lost his footing on an ocean cliff in Portlock, injured his head and passed away. Says Rich, “We [he and Robert] shared the same room, we played the same sports, we walked home together. We were inseparable. He was my best friend.” To honor the memory of his brother, Rich wore Robert’s jersey number (38) throughout his career and channeled his inspiration into tremendously successful careers as a player and coach. ALSO FEATURED: Students from Aliamanu Middle School on Oahu explore the challenges of moms deployed for military duty abroad. As a companion piece to this story, we turn to the HIKI NŌ archives for a past story from Kainalu Elementary School in Windward Oahu about programs that help elementary school children deal with the trauma of separation from their deployed parents. Students from H.P. Baldwin High School on Maui profile teenaged artist Sofia Bews, whose artwork has been featured in the prestigious online and print publication Rookie Mag. Students at Hawaii Preparatory Academy on Hawaii Island tell the story of the Annual BK Fun Run, held in honor of HPA alumna Bieni Kohler Johnson, who passed away from breast cancer. Students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai tell the story of basketball coach Clarence Sales. Clarence became paralyzed from the waist down as the result of an injury sustained in a fight. Rather than giving up on life, Clarence decided to use his experience in overcoming adversity to teach valuable life lessons to his players. This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Hongwanji Mission School in the Nuuanu district of Honolulu. This program encores Saturday, Feb. 13 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Feb. 14 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII Hawaii Perspectives: Democratic Presidential Debate Thurs., Feb. 11, 8:00 pm New INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII will present early Hawaii reaction to PBS NEWSHOUR’s Democratic Presidential Debate between candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, presented live on Thursday from 4 to 6 pm on PBS Hawaii. Representatives from Hawaii’s Democratic and Republican parties, plus an independent commentator, will look at what the candidates’ stances mean for Hawaii voters. 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 during the broadcast. You may email us ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org, or include the #pbsinsights hashtag when posting on Twitter. WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL Fri., Feb. 12, 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., Feb. 12, 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., Feb. 12, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. Science and NatureNATUREMoose: Life of a Twig Eater Wed., Feb. 10, 8:00 pm New High up in Canada’s Rockies, by a crystal-clear lake rimmed with old-growth forest, a moose is born. At the best of times, the odds are stacked against this leggy 35-pounder surviving its first year. Now, with moose populations across many parts of North America in steep decline, scientists are trying to understand what happens in the first year of a moose’s life. This stunningly intimate episode, filmed over 13 months in the spectacular wilds of Jasper National Park, takes viewers deep inside the world of a moose calf. NOVA Memory Hackers Wed., Feb. 10, 9:00 pm New On this thought-provoking journey into the mind, NOVA investigates the mysterious nature of how we remember. Using cutting edge research, neuroscientists are exploring the precise molecular mechanisms of memory. By studying individuals ranging from an 11-year old whiz-kid who remembers every detail of his life, to a man who had his spider phobias vanquished, to a woman who even had memories implanted, scientists have uncovered a provocative idea: while for much of human history, memory has been seen as a tape recorder that faithfully registers information and replays it back intact; but memory is far more malleable, always being written and rewritten, not just by us but by others. Humanity from Space Wed., Feb. 10, 10:00 pm Encore Trace humankind’s long journey from hunter-gatherer to dominant global species. From the perspective of space, this special uses mind-boggling data and CGI to disclose the breathtaking extent of humanity’s influence, revealing how we’ve transformed our planet and produced an interconnected world of extraordinary complexity. A trip through 12,000 years of development, the documentary shows how seemingly small flashes of innovation have changed the course of civilization. As our global population soars, the program considers the challenges humanity will face in order to survive. HISTORYAMERICAN EXPERIENCEThe Perfect Crime Tues., Feb. 9, 9:00 pm Fri., Feb. 12, 11:00 pm New Re-examine the shocking story of Leopold and Loeb, two wealthy college students who murdered a 14-year-old boy in 1924 to prove they were smart enough to get away with it. Their trial set off a national debate about morality and capital punishment. DIYROUGH CUT: WOODWORKING WITH TOMMY MACKitchen Leaf Table with Tom McLaughlin Sat., Feb. 13, 2:00 pm New Hosted by carpenter, craftsman and educator Tommy MacDonald, the sixth season of this series offers woodworking enthusiasts the confidence to fulfill their furniture-making dreams. With help from his friends Al, Eli and Steve and special guests, Tommy creates bold and inspiring woodworking designs. Tommy also travels to historic landmarks around the country for inspiration. Kitchen Leaf Table with Tom McLaughlin Tommy is joined by Tom McLaughlin of Epic Woodworking and together they create a complicated kitchen leaf table. They work together to make it more contemporary by adding a triangulated base. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Feb. 13, 2:30 pm New Kevin replaces a front door deadbolt with a smart lock controlled by Bluetooth. From indoor to outdoor, watch Scott install a weather-resistant television on a patio. THIS OLD HOUSE Inside Out Restoration Sat., Feb. 13, 3:00 pm New Norm sees how a craftsman carves two new posts to match the existing. A refurbished clawfoot tub and marble countertop are installed. MARTHA BAKES Breakfast Sat., Feb. 13, 4:00 pm Encore Martha loves having guests over for breakfast, and in this episode she shares four delicious recipes for that first, all-important meal of the day. Join her to make oven-baked French toast, a quiche filled with peas and ham, a strata made with fontina cheese, ham and onion and a German pancake known as a Dutch baby. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED Pass the Pasta Sat., Feb. 13, 4:30 pm New Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate sausage meatballs with spaghetti. Then, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to making tagliatelle with prosciutto and peas at home. JACQUES PEPIN: HEART & SOUL Catch o’ the Day Sat., Feb. 13, 5:00 pm New Jacques Pépin presents his final series, featuring demonstrations of his impeccable technique along with candid exchanges between Jacques and his family and friends. Catch o’ the Day Jacques’ summer itinerary always includes friends, fishing, and cooking the wonderful bounty from the sea. He begins with a grilled striped bass with olive topping. He takes the time to demonstrate shucking clams two ways and prepares top neck clams with vinegar and scallion sauce. For the final seafood selection, he masterfully fillets and poaches a delectable cod with light cream sauce. SIMPLY MING Michael Scelfo Sat., Feb. 13, 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. Michael Scelfo Michael Scelfo, owner and chef of Alden & Harlow in Cambridge, MA, joins Ming to make three hummus dishes, using butternut squash, curry and edamame. |