PROGRAM LISTINGS Sept. 20 – Sept. 26, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureTHE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOWDesserts Sun., Sept. 20, 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. Desserts The remaining 11 bakers deal with desserts: a trifle of biscuit, cake, jelly or custard in distinct layers; perfect Floating Islands; and a Showstopper of 24 petits fours. ARTHUR & GEORGE ON MASTERPIECE Part 3 of 3 Sun., Sept. 20, 7:00 pm Sat., Sept. 26, 10:00 pm New Martin Clunes stars as world-famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in this three -part adaptation of Julian Barnes’ acclaimed novel, which follows the separate but intersecting lives of two men: a half-Indian son of a vicar who is framed for a crime he may not have committed; and Doyle, who investigates the case. Part 3 of 3 Sir Arthur and Woodie close in on the Wyrley Ripper. But have they found their man? MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! Sherlock, Series III: His Last Vow Sun., Sept. 20, 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. Sherlock, Series III: His Last Vow Stolen letters lead Sherlock into conflict with Charles Augustus Magnussen, "the Napoleon of blackmail" who knows the personal weakness of every person of importance in the Western world. VICIOUS Flatmates Sun., Sept. 20, 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. Flatmates After Freddie and Stuart have a falling out, Stuart moves in with Ash and Violet moves in with Freddie. It doesn’t take long, however, before the new flatmates begin to drive each other crazy. NA MELE The Leo Nahenahe Singers Mon., Sept. 21, 7:30 pm Encore "Leo nahenahe" is Hawaiian for "soft and sweet." Now in their eighties, The Leo Nahenahe Singers celebrate over 50 years of performing together on this episode of NA MELE. Ethelynne Teves on guitar, Noelani Mahoe on ukulele and Mona Teves on upright bass accompany their instruments with their soft and sweet vocals. These Na Hoku and Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame honorees perform Hawaiian classics like "Hanohano Wale No" and "Koni Au I Ka Wai." ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Rapid City, Part 1 of 3 Mon., Sept. 21, 8:00 pm Encore The Roadshow visits one of South Dakota’s greatest treasures, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, to look at presidential prints. Some notable finds in Rapid City include a suite of furniture by Thomas Molesworth from the famous “Ranch A,” and signed military documents of Elvis Presley, valued at $4,000-$5,500. POV Don’t Tell Anyone Mon., Sept. 21, 10:00 pm New Meet immigrant activist Angy Rivera, the country’s only advice columnist for undocumented youth. In a community where silence is often seen as necessary for survival, she steps out of the shadows to share her own parallel experiences of being undocumented and sexually abused. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Lessons on Leadership Tues., Sept. 22, 7:30 pm Encore This special edition revisits conversations with Hawaii's business and community leaders as they share their thoughts on leadership. Featured are: Maenette Ah Nee-Benham, the late Skippa Diaz, Glenn Furuya, Hokulani Holt, the late Daniel Inouye, Thomas Kaulukukui and Colbert Matsumoto. This program will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, Sept. 27 at 4:00 pm. On Two Fronts: Latinos & Vietnam Tues., Sept. 22, 10:00 pm New Examine the Latino experience during the Vietnam War, which placed its heaviest burden on the working class. Framing the documentary are memoirs of two siblings who stood on opposite sides of the war – one a POW and the other a protestor at home. Our American Family: The Furutas Tues., Sept. 22, 11:30 pm Encore Through hard work, the Furutas, a Japanese American family in Wintersburg, CA established a successful goldfish farm, only to have their business devastated and family separated in the wake of WWII. Following years in an Arizona relocation camp, their indomitable spirit prevails as they return home and band together to pursue the American dream a second time. A CHEF’S LIFE Obviously, It’s Pecans Wed., Sept. 23, 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. Obviously, It’s Pecans Vivian is feeling the stress of running the restaurant after suspending her sous chef and preparing for her own Thanksgiving feast. She and Ms. Scarlett head to Ms. Scarlett’s family farm where they source their pecans and have a run-in with Uncle Dwight’s wild boar. Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story Wed., Sept. 23, 10:00 pm Encore This film revisits the enigmatic story of a young American hiker named Chris McCandless, the accomplished son of successful middle class parents, who was found dead in an abandoned bus in the Alaskan wilderness and became the subject of the best-selling Jon Krakauer book and Sean Penn-directed movie Into the Wild. McCandless’ letters, released for the first time, as well as new and surprising interviews, probe the mystery that still lies at the heart of a compelling story that has become part of the American literary canon. GLOBE TREKKER Globe Trekker Special: Art Trails of the French Riviera Thurs., Sept. 24, 10:00 pm New Host Kate Comer searches out the refuges and favorite playgrounds of great artists like Cezanne, Renoir, Picasso and Chagall along the extraordinary art trail of the French Riviera. Exploring the towns of Arles, Aix, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Antibes, Vence, Biot and Nice, Kate takes in the sun and peerless blue skies, the rugged mountains and sublime coastline that attracted these iconoclasts to the Riviera. FILIPINO AMERICAN LIVES Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers/Jeepney Thurs., Sept. 24, 11:00 pm Encore Learn the story of farm labor organizer Larry Itliong and a group of Filipino farm workers who instigated The Delano Grape Strike of 1965, which brought about the creation of the United Farm Workers Union (UFW). While the movement is known for Cesar Chavez’s leadership and considered a Chicano movement, Filipinos played a pivotal role. Jeepney Follow artists, drivers and passengers of the famed ornate transportation vehicles in the Philippines. AMERICAN MASTERS The Women’s List Fri., Sept. 25, 9:00 pm New Meet 15 women who have created and defined contemporary American culture. This documentary features intimate interviews with Madeleine Albright, Gloria Allred, Laurie Anderson, Sara Blakely, Margaret Cho, Edie Falco, Elizabeth Holmes, Betsey Johnson, Alicia Keys, Aimee Mullins, Nancy Pelosi, Rosie Perez, Shonda Rhimes, Wendy Williams and Nia Wordlaw. All trailblazers in their respective fields, these women share their experiences struggling against discrimination and overcoming challenges to make their voices heard and their influence felt. POV Art and Craft Fri., Sept. 25, 10:00 pm New Art forger Mark Landis has donated his expert copies to museums for 30 years. But when a registrar becomes suspicious and begins looking into Landis’ history as a donor, a cat-and-mouse caper begins. The film examines one man’s search for connection and respect. THE MIND OF A CHEF Rome Sat., Sept. 26, 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. Rome Venture into this ancient city to see what makes it a culinary hub and one of Chef Gabrielle’s first loves. During her trip, she cooks old favorites and learns some new skills. JOSEPH ROSENDO’S TRAVELSCOPE Taiwan: Iron Pathways to Adventure, Part 2 Sat., Sept. 26, 7:30 pm New Joseph continues his Taiwan rail adventure. As he rides the rail system, learns how the Taiwanese are repurposing outdated train stations, rail lines and the remnants of industries the rails once supported in order to serve Taiwan’s ever-growing population. LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER New York Philharmonic Opening Gala with Lang Lang Sat., Sept. 26, 8:00 pm New Virtuoso pianist Lang Lang joins Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic for the launch of its 2015-16 season and the dedication of the newly named David Geffen Hall. Musical highlights include Grieg’s Piano Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Two Feet from the Audience Sat., Sept. 26, 9:30 pm Encore This short film looks at the performance of classical music in non-traditional venues, such as nightclubs and bars, in order to introduce the genre to audiences who have not traditionally sought out classical music performances. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Foo Fighters Sat., Sept. 26, 11:00 pm Encore Superstar rockers Foo Fighters return to the ACL stage. The band, with special surprise guests, features songs from their best-selling album Sonic Highways. Public AffairsTHE OPEN MINDSun., Sept. 20, 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. America After Charleston Mon., Sept. 21, 9:00 pm New Join a town hall-style meeting to explore the issues propelled into public discourse after a white gunman shot and killed nine African American parishioners in Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in June. PBS NewsHour’s Gwen Ifill moderates. HIKI NŌ Thurs., Sept. 24, 7:30 pm Encore This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Leilehua High School on Oahu. Top Story: Students from Waianae Intermediate School on Oahu tell the story of Shardenei Luning, who has been competing in beauty pageants since the age of four and now shines as the only female member of the Waianae Tigers Junior Midgets Pop Warner football team. When confronted by a bully on the team, Shardenei learns to hold her own with both grace and grit. Also Featured: Students from H.P. Baldwin High School on Maui profile senior McKayla Wandell, who uses her story of growing up with a methamphetamine-addicted father to teach others about the dangers of the drug; students from King Intermediate School on Oahu feature how seventh-grader Aisha Yamamoto fell in love with being a disc jockey and now spins at all the school dances; students from Punahou School on Oahu highlight how freshman Kahi Bisho is combining his love of the ocean and photography into an artistic venture; students from Kealakehe High School in Kona profile Cathy Lewis, who is the longest active Red Cross volunteer in Hawaii County and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in Hawaii County; and students from Waimea High School on Kauai turn the spotlight on the reopening of historic Waimea Theater, which has found new life as a community gathering place. This program encores Saturday, September 19 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. PBS HAWAII PRESENTS ʻike – Knowledge is Everywhere Thurs., Sept. 24, 8:00 pm New In his documentary, ‘ike: Knowledge is Everywhere, filmmaker Matthew Nagato could have pointed out everything that’s wrong with public education in Hawaii. Instead, Nagato set out to accent the positive, by sharing stories of trailblazers in Hawaii who are creating and implementing innovative programs to improve public education. “We want people to strive, to get to places, to do things, and not just sit around and accept the status quo, simply because it’s difficult. I choose the route that gives people the hope, the opportunity and the belief,” Nagato stated in an interview. Immediately following the film, Insights on PBS Hawaii will sit down with filmmaker Nagato; Candy Suiso, who created Searider Productions at Waianae High School; Zachery Grace from Matt Levi’s Lawakua Kajukenbo martial arts club; and Waipahu High School Principal Keith Hayashi, one of the innovators featured in the film. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII How Are Innovators Bringing New Opportunities to Hawaii's Students? Thurs., Sept. 24, 9:10 pm New The film ‘ike: Knowledge is Everywhere shows innovators in Hawaii creating new opportunities for learning. These people inspire and support students who might otherwise slip through the cracks. What new approaches do these trailblazers bring? How are innovators bringing new opportunities to Hawaiiʻs students? 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., Sept. 25, 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. 25, 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. 25, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. SCIENCE & NATUREFIRST PEOPLESAfrica Sun., Sept. 20, 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. Africa 200,000 years ago, a new species, Homo sapiens, appeared on the African landscape. While scientists have long imagined eastern Africa as a real-life Garden of Eden, the latest research suggests humans evolved in many places across the continent at the same time. Now, the DNA of a 19th-century African- American slave reveals that during the early days of our species, our ancestors continued meeting, mating and hybridizing with other human types in Africa – creating ever greater diversity within us. GORONGOSA PARK: REBIRTH OF PARADISE Lion Mystery/Elephant Whisperer Tues., Sept. 22, 8:00 pm New Experience the inspiring rebirth of an African wilderness through the eyes of Emmy Award-winning wildlife cameraman Bob Poole. Darting 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. Lion Mystery Poole joins scientist Paola Bouley as she tries to solve a baffling mystery: Why isn’t Gorongosa’s lion population growing? Poole follows five cheeky lion cubs on their journey to adulthood. Elephant Whisperer Poole and his sister Joyce, a renowned elephant expert, face charging elephants to gain insights into their behavior. Meanwhile, Mt. Gorongosa is taken over by a group of rebel soldiers, creating a tense air of uncertainty and fear in the park. NATURE Nature’s Miracle Orphans: Second Chances Wed., Sept. 23, 8:00 pm New Growing up in the wild can be rough, and young animals rely on their parents to protect and nurture them through the dangerous early phase of life. But how do young animals survive when they’ve lost their mothers? NATURE follows the work of animal rescue centers around the world and introduces the extraordinary people who have devoted their lives to helping all sorts of wild orphans get back on their feet. NOVA Arctic Ghost Ship Wed., Sept. 23, 9:00 pm New Unravel the greatest mystery in Arctic exploration: 160 years ago, the Franklin Expedition to chart the Northwest Passage vanished. Now, a Canadian team discovers one of Franklin’s lost ships – a vital clue to the fate of the ill-starred expedition. DIYTHE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOPScrolled Corner Shelf Sat., Sept. 26, 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. Scrolled Corner Shelf Roy demonstrates the art of scrolling and carving the perfect wall accent. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Sept. 26, 2:30 pm Encore Electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner install an electric vehicle charger next to his house. Then, Richard helps a homeowner install a new kitchen sink. THIS OLD HOUSE Adaptation & Accessibility Sat., Sept. 26, 3:00 pm Encore Richard meets HFOT project manager Mike Duckett at the jobsite to understand some of the 150 requirements implemented on ADA-approved and Energy Star-rated homes. He travels to a plumbing manufacturer to see the technology behind touchless faucets and toilets. At the house, Mike shows Norm how tile contractor Steve Collette is using a beveled piece of marble to create an ADA-compliant threshold in the shower. MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL Rice Sat., Sept. 26, 4:00 pm Encore Rice can be transformed from plain to extraordinary in a variety of ways. Martha shows how to make a fabulous paella that’s brimming with tender chicken, pork, seafood and vegetables. Next, she demonstrates one of her favorites: stuffed peppers with fluffy rice, pine nuts, raisins and herbs cooked on a bed of tomatoes. Then she makes Persian rice: fragrant Basmati, cooked atop thinly sliced, buttery potatoes. COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN Grilled and Smoked Sat., Sept. 26, 4:30 pm New Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make barbecued burnt ends. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of lemonade. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making smoky potato salad. LIDIA’S KITCHEN Family Favorites Sat., Sept. 26, 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. Family Favorites Lidia shares some of her favorite family recipes: marinated meatballs, zucchini Parmigiana, artichoke carbonara and jam-filled mezzaluna. MEXICO: ONE PLATE AT A TIME WITH RICK BAYLESS It All Begins with Beans Sat., Sept. 26, 5:30 pm New Chef Rick Bayless returns with the 10th 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. It All Begins with Beans Chefs can get excited over the littlest thing. For Josefina Santacruz, that thing is beans. She believes every cook should know how to cook beans and rice before venturing any further in Mexican cuisine. For an example of beans done right, Rick and Josefina head to Nico’s Restaurant, where the bean soup is a thing of beauty. Rick and Josefina likewise admire the perfect barbacoa made by Chef Moises Rodriguez Vargas of Hidalguense restaurant in Mexico City. He shares his careful preparation of this classic dish with Rick and Josefina at his home. |