PROGRAM LISTINGS November 16 - November 22, 2014Arts, Drama, CultureMASTERPIECE CLASSICThe Paradise, Season 2 Sun., Nov. 16, 7:00 pm New On the brink of happiness at the end of last season, retail genius John Moray and his “little champion,” Denise, find true love a bumpy ride indeed. Katherine and her new husband scheme to wreck Denise and Moray’s lives. Joanna Vanderham stars as Denise, with Emun Elliott as Moray, Elaine Cassidy as Katherine and Ben Daniels as Katherine’s moody, malevolent spouse. Part 8 of 8: Clémence returns, bringing emotions to a boil. Denise, Moray, Katherine and Tom reach a mutual understanding. MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY Worricker: Salting the Battlefield Sun., Nov. 16, 8:00 pm New Bill Nighy reprises his Golden Globe–nominated role as master spy Johnny Worricker in two new thrillers. Salting the Battlefield The Worricker trilogy concludes with Johnny (Bill Nighy) and Margot (Helena Bonham Carter) managing to stay ahead of an international dragnet all across Europe. British Prime Minister Alec Beasley (Ralph Fiennes) and old MI5 colleague Jill Tankard (Judy Davis) desperately want Johnny back – but for different reasons. Who will win this frenzied game of spy versus spy? Guts with Michael Mosley Sun., Nov. 16, 10:00 pm Encore Michael Mosley scrutinizes his own digestive system to reveal what he – and most humans – looks like inside. He explores the miracles and mysteries of the digestive system, revealing a complexity and intelligence in the human gut that science is just beginning to uncover. Using the latest in medical imagery and a tiny state-of-the-art "camera pill" he swallows at the start of the film, Mosley takes viewers on a remarkable journey, revealing his innards as they digest his food. At each stage, he talks to medical experts and explains the amazing functions that occur without conscious effort. NA MELE Ukulele 2002: A Weekend with the Masters Mon., Nov. 17, 7:30 pm Encore This episode of NA MELE is a special 12th anniversary encore of an event recorded in 2002, featuring some of Hawai'i Music Institute's teaching staff, including Melveen Leed, Byron Yasui, Brother Noland and Ku'uipo Kumukahi. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Miami Beach, FL, Part 3 of 3 Mon., Nov. 17, 8:00 pm New Host Mark L. Walberg meets appraiser Eric Silver at Miami’s Wolfsonian Museum to examine its large collection of World’s Fair objects – from souvenir ash trays to Fair objects to spectacular works of fine art. Highlights from the Roadshow floor include a rare Qing Dynasty (early 18th-century) vase; a 1956 Gretsch Chet Atkins Model 6120 guitar; and a charming oil painting by popular Victorian artist John George Brown, valued at $40,000 to $50,000. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Madison, WI, Part 2 of 3 Mon., Nov. 17, 9:00 pm Encore In Madison, Wisconsin, the Roadshow investigates the shocking heist of artifacts from the archives of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Highlights from the Roadshow floor include photos by noted American photographer Edward Weston in the late 1930s or early 1940s; a table crafted for the owner’s parents circa 1956 by mid-century-modern master furniture maker George Nakashima; and an ornate silver, enamel and turquoise-studded exhibition piece, crafted by Tiffany for the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in Chicago. INDEPENDENT LENS Happiness Mon., Nov. 17, 10:00 pm New Pyanki is a nine-year-old monk living in Laya, a Bhutanese village perched high in the Himalayas. The nearest road is a three-day walk away, and Pyanki has never even left his village. In 2012, however, the world will come to him: Laya will at long last be connected to electricity, and the first television will flicker on before Pyanki’s eyes. He will have access to 46 television stations for 13 hours every day. How will these images shape a child so isolated from commerce, materialism and celebrity? LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Sam Low: A Hawaiian Yankee Tues., Nov. 18, 7:30 pm Encore In 1921, a young Sandy Low was sent away from his home in Kohala to attend school in Connecticut. He never returned to Hawaii. But he gave his aloha spirit, his appreciation of Hawaiian music, and most importantly, his love of the sea, to his son, Sam Low, who was raised on Martha’s Vineyard off Cape Cod. Sam Low took all that his father had given him to heart, and returned to Hawaii to become an ocean voyager. This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 19 at 11:00 pm and Sun., Nov. 23 at 4:00 pm. FINDING YOUR ROOTS Ancient Roots Tues., Nov. 18, 8:00 pm New From AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES (2006) through the first season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS (2012), Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. has been helping people identify relatives hidden for generations. Professor Gates employs a team of genealogists and the world’s leading geneticists to uncover the origins of a diverse group of 30 guests. Each of the 10 episodes will feature three guests bound together by an intimate, sometimes hidden, link, as Gates treks through layers of ancestral history, uncovers secrets and surprises, and shares life-altering discoveries. Ancient Roots This episode traces the family histories of three Americans who descend from ancestors who were part of the wave of Greek immigrants in the early decades of the 20th century. But along the way, the stories of their Greek ancestors were lost. Tina Fey’s fifth great-grandfather survived a terrible massacre and became a hero in the Greek War of Independence. David Sedaris’ ancestors were also touched by the Greek War of Independence. Their home village was raided by the Ottoman military and David’s great-grand-aunt was taken captive – never to see her family again. George Stephanopoulos’ family was willing to sacrifice themselves in the struggle against the Nazi occupation of Greece during World War I. LEAHEY & LEAHEY Wed., Nov. 19, 7:30 pm New Jim and Kanoa Leahey, Hawaii’s father-and-son sports reporting duo, prove that the liveliest discussions happen with family and friends at the kitchen table. Join them as they talk story with special guests about “sports and other living things.” This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 19 at 11:30 pm and Sun., Nov. 23 at 3:30 pm. PBS HAWAII PRESENTS Keola Beamer: Mālama Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love) Thurs., Nov. 20, 9:00 pm Encore This program tells the story of Keola Beamer's journey through song. The respected composer and slack key guitarist partners with an array of musicians, including Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai, American jazz pianist Geoffrey Keezer and Hawaiian vocalist Raiatea Helm. These collaborations demonstrate how one can retain cultural identity while openly sharing with others to create something new – a global art form. This multicultural exchange reaches its zenith when Beamer performs a Hawaiian-language version of John Lennon's "Imagine," with musicians playing traditional Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Australian, Classical European and American Jazz instruments. In another particularly moving segment, Keola accompanies his wife Moanalani Beamer as she performs a hula as a quadriplegic woman who magically regains use of her limbs in a dream. GLOBE TREKKER Delhi & Rajasthan, India Thurs., Nov. 20, 10:00 pm New During her exploration of North India, Trekker Holly Morris visits the state of kings in Vrindavan, tours the majestic forts in the pink city of Jaipur, soaks in the relaxed atmosphere of Jodhpur and feasts on Rajasthani cuisine at the colorful Bundi Utsav Festival. GREAT ESTATES SCOTLAND Rosslyn Thurs., Nov. 20, 11:00 pm Encore Uncover myths and legends of mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, where part of The Di Vinci Code was filmed. Many believe it to be home to the Holy Grail, the skull of St. Matthew or John the Baptist or even of Jesus Christ. The program seeks answers and makes breathtaking discoveries. GREAT PERFORMANCES Cats Fri., Nov. 21, 9:00 pm Encore One of musical theater’s biggest blockbusters returns to GREAT PERFORMANCES for an encore presentation. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats reigned over an 18-year Broadway run and unending touring productions that continue to travel the globe. Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Webber’s hit-filled stage version boasts musical highlights aplenty, including Elaine Paige’s return to her original role as Grizabella, singing the show-stopping ballad “Memory.” THE MIND OF A CHEF France Sat., Nov. 22, 7:00 pm New Journey into Chef Magnus Nilsson’s meticulously planned and executed kitchen at Fäviken for a look at what it takes to run, manage and maintain standards at what some say is the most creative and surprising restaurant on the planet. Chef Nilsson explores how his early cooking experience influenced him to focus on local ingredients in his homeland, Sweden, and nearby Norway. He shows how to make the most of ingredients at their freshest and preserve them in creative ways, and examines traditional Nordic culinary techniques in the Faroe Islands. France As a young cook, Magnus Nilsson was living in France and looking for a job. He eventually convinced Paris chef Pascal Barbot of l’Astrance to give him a chance. Once there, Magnus was introduced to new techniques and flavors, but the most valuable lesson he learned was how to care for ingredients. In this episode he remembers his time in France and visits with the people and places that had a profound impact on his cooking philosophy. AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case Sat., Nov. 22, 7:30 pm New Since his debut on television in 1989, Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot has put his brilliant intellect and fastidious nature to the test as he solves the most mystifying crimes of the Art Deco era. David Suchet returns in his signature role as the suave Belgian super sleuth, exercising his “little grey cells” by helping police investigate crimes and murders, whether they ask for his help or not. These final lavish adaptations feature guest stars Iain Glen, Helen Baxendale, Philip Glenister and Hugh Fraser. Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case After returning to Styles, Hercule Poirot confronts a killer and his own conscience as he tries to stop a series of murders. Confined to a wheelchair and crippled with arthritis, the now elderly Poirot is reunited with his old companion Captain Hastings – back where it all began 30 years before, when Poirot was a refugee and Hastings a wounded soldier. It is the home of their first murder investigation together – and is soon to be home to their last. Being Poirot Sat., Nov. 22, 9:00 pm Encore After 25 years of playing the iconic detective, David Suchet attempts to unravel the mysterious appeal of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot and reveals what it has been like playing one of fiction’s most enduring and enigmatic creations. Suchet returns to Christie’s summer home in Devon, and then travels to Belgium, where he attempts to find Poirot’s roots and discover what the Belgians think of one of their most famous sons. As Suchet delves into Poirot’s background, we also get a behind-the-scenes look as he comes to the end of portraying Poirot in Curtain, the detective’s final case. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Eric Church Sat., Nov. 22, 11:00 pm New Country superstar Eric Church performs tunes from his hit album The Outsiders. Public AffairsFRONTLINEFirestone and the Warlord Tues., Nov. 18, 10:00 pm New FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate the relationship between the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and the infamous Liberian warlord Charles Taylor. Based on the inside accounts of Americans who ran the company’s Liberia rubber plantation, and diplomatic cables and court documents, the investigation reveals how Firestone conducted business during the brutal Liberian civil war. HIKI NŌ Thurs., Nov. 20, 7:30 pm New This episode of HIKI NŌ features some of the top stories from the Fall Quarter of the 2014/2015 school year. It's hosted by students Lara Sato from Castle High School and Christian Yasuoka from Roosevelt High School, who will introduce the following outstanding stories: Kapaa Middle School's profile of the youngest, and only female, fire knife dancer on Kauai; Maui High School's story about a mother's courageous battle with ALS and how her daughter's school undertook the Ice Bucket Challenge in her honor; Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School's look at a Kauai coffee shop that hires troubled teens to give them a chance to get their lives back on track; Wheeler Middle School's primer on how to use Google to organize your potluck parties; Ka Waihona o Ka Naauao Public Charter School's story of a second-generation Waianae farmer who brings people together with a traditional Hawaiian paina (party) that he hosts at his home each fall; and Iolani School's inspiring portrait of Summer Kozai, an Iolani graduate whose positive outlook has helped her adapt to life as a quadruple amputee. Also featured will be glimpses of life in Milolii from Kua o ka La Public Charter School Milolii Hipuu Virtual Academy. This program encores Saturday, Nov. 22 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII What Are Our Options as Our Lives End? Thurs., Nov. 20, 8:00 pm New What options do we have to ensure our lives end in a dignified manner? How can we guarantee our comfort when faced with assisted living or hospice care? What rights do we have as we face the end of our lives? What choices are available to those who are terminally ill? On the next INSIGHTS on PBS Hawaii, Malia Mattoch moderates a discussion on the question: What are our options as our lives end? Guests: Patricia Camero, Executive Director, Good Samaritan Pohai Nani; Lori Protzman, Advanced Care Planning Coordinator, Queens Medical Center; and Dr. Rae Seitz, Medical Director, HMSA Department of Quality Management. 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, Twitter or live blogging. You may also email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org. WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL Fri., Nov. 21, 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. 21, 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. 21, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. ScienceNATUREInvasion of the Killer Whales Wed., Nov. 19, 8:00 pm New As the ice shrinks in the Arctic, polar bears are struggling to survive in a fast melting world. Although classified a marine mammal, the polar bear is not adapted to hunting in the water. And it is certainly no match for the world’s greatest aquatic hunter – the killer whale. In the last few years, scientists have noted an ever-growing number of killer whales in Arctic waters in the summer months. More and more have been attracted to these hunting grounds by the growing expanse of open water. They attack the same prey as the polar bears: seals, narwhals, belugas and bowhead whales. NOVA Killer Landslides Wed., Nov. 19, 9:00 pm New In less than two minutes in March of this year, a one-square-mile field of debris slammed into the Washington state community of Oso, killing 41 and destroying nearly 50 homes. Drawing on analyses of other recent landslides around the world, geologists are investigating what triggered the deadliest U.S. landslide in decades and whether climate change is increasing the risk of similar disasters around the globe. To Catch a Comet Wed., Nov. 19, 10:00 pm New On November 11, billions of kilometers from Earth, a spacecraft orbiter and lander will do what no other has dared to attempt: land on the volatile surface of a comet as it zooms around the sun at 67,000 km/hr. If successful, it could help peer into our past and unlock secrets of our origins. HistoryAMERICAN EXPERIENCECold War Roadshow Tues., Nov. 18, 9:00 pm Fri., Nov. 21, 11:00 pm New Revisit one of the most bizarre episodes in the annals of modern history – the unprecedented barnstorming across America by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, the world leader of Communism and America’s arch-nemesis, during 13 days in 1959. At the very height of the Cold War, with American schoolchildren practicing duck-and-cover drills, the man who Americans feared could incinerate them in a rain of hydrogen bombs arrived in Washington, D.C. at the invitation of President Eisenhower. For both men, the visit was an opportunity to halt the escalating threats of the Cold War and chart a new course toward peaceful coexistence. For the American press, it was the media blockbuster story of the year. DIYWOODSMITH SHOPCurved-Front Wall Cabinet Sat., Nov. 22, 2:00 pm New Host Don Peschke, founding editor of Woodsmith Magazine, leads a cast of editors and project designers as they explore a wide range of tips, tools, jigs and fixtures and techniques. Curved-Front Wall Cabinet The Woodsmith editors create coopered doors and use templates for the curves on this beautiful wall cabinet. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Nov. 22, 2:30 pm New Roger learns from a beekeeper how to set up a beehive for a homeowner. Then, electrician Scott Caron adds lighting to a dark kitchen without having to run any new wiring. THIS OLD HOUSE Charlestown Project 2014 | Rowhouse, Lighthouse Sat., Nov. 22, 3:00 pm New Tom conceals a basement door behind a system of rails and stiles that look like paneling. Marble specialist Danny Puccio shows Kevin the new Cararra marble island top. Angela tells Roger her budget for the backyard is stretched and she can’t plant until next year. Fence contractor Mark Bushway installs a new PVC fence on top of the retaining wall to provide some privacy for the backyard. Richard learns how a homeowner is turning one of Boston’s lighthouses into a summer home. Norm and Tom restore the old, weather-beaten front steps with a grinder, a router, some epoxy and non-slip exterior paint. Stone specialist Steve Torok installs the salvaged marble mantel and surround in the sitting room. MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL Turkey Sat., Nov. 22, 4:00 pm New Many think of turkey as a grand centerpiece at the holiday table, but it’s a versatile meat that can be served year-round. In Turkey 101, Martha Stewart prepares her tried-and-true method for a traditional show-stopping bird, and also a modern technique for roasting turkey in parchment paper. Learn how to braise turkey legs for the dark-meat lovers in your life, and discover a recipe for roasted rolled turkey breast with herbs, sure to become an everyday favorite. COOK’S COUNTRY Oklahoma Onion Burgers and Louisiana Meat Pies Sat., Nov. 22, 4:30 pm New Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make Oklahoma fried onion burgers. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of frozen French fries. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster shows Chris how to make a regional favorite at home, Natchitoches meat pies. SIMPLY MING Hungary and Seoul Satisfying: Stuffed Cabbage Sat., Nov. 22, 5:00 pm New Chef Ming Tsai returns for another season of mouthwatering recipes, celebrity appearances and culinary road trips. This season focuses on comfort food – from childhood classics to melting-pot dishes from around the world. Each episode kicks off with a technique demonstration, followed by two dishes – one prepared by a nationally renowned guest chef and one by Ming. Hungary and Seoul Satisfying: Stuffed Cabbage Cabbage, like chicken or pasta, is a predominant comfort food in a variety of cultures around the world. Often stuffed and baked, it holds a plethora of flavor. Chef Ming and his guest, Chef Kristen Kish, recreate cabbage dishes from their childhood. Ming makes Korean “Steamed Lion’s Head” while Kish brings her grandmother’s kitchen to Ming’s with her Hungarian stuffed cabbage. MARTIN YAN’S TASTE OF VIETNAM The French Connection Sat., Nov. 22, 5:30 pm New International culinary icon Martin Yan returns with a new series that explores the bustling cities, breathtaking landscapes, colorful history and authentic cuisine of Vietnam. Over the course of 26 episodes, Martin travels extensively throughout Vietnam, fishing in tiny floating villages, sampling street food in Hanoi, and learning about rice cultivation in the lush countryside. Martin brings his infectious enthusiasm and impressive culinary skills to the table as he demonstrates Vietnamese mainstays, including beef pho and vermicelli noodle soup, and exciting new dishes such as coffee-flavored ribs and duck cassoulet. The French Connection French missionaries first arrived in Vietnam in the 17th century, but the true French legacy is more prominent on the Vietnamese menu: from sidewalk cafes to the many east/west fusion dishes. Martin samples the popular Vietnamese sandwiches and explores how the traditional French baguette has taken on a Vietnamese twist. Recipes include: spicy beef stew, Franco-Vietnamese baguette, and lemongrass coconut crème caramel. |