PROGRAM LISTINGS July 3 – July 9, 2016Arts, Drama, CultureDANCING ON THE EDGEPart 2 of 8 Sun., July 3, 7:00 pm New Follow this new dramatic series about a black jazz band’s experiences in London in the 1930s. Composed of talented musicians, the band achieves success and secures record deals. But tragedy strikes, setting off a chain of events that threatens the band’s survival. Part 2 of 8 The band takes a private train ride to a picnic arranged by Donaldson. Stanley and Pamela begin an affair, Julian becomes infatuated with Jessie and band manager Wesley is deported. The Prince of Wales hears the band and expresses his approval. ENDEAVOUR SEASON 3 ON MASTERPIECE Prey Sun., July 3, 8:00 pm New Shaun Evans returns for a third season as the young Detective Constable Endeavour Morse. In four new episodes, Morse must deal with the aftermath of the events that left him in prison and his senior officer, DI Thursday (Roger Allam), with a life-threatening injury. Prey Follow Endeavour into the disparate worlds of Oxford scientific academia, the city's vast parks, night school and the untamed wilderness of the Oxfordshire countryside when a Dutch au pair goes missing. THE TUNNEL Part 3 of 10 Sun., July 3, 9:30 pm New When a French politician’s body is found inside the Channel Tunnel on the border between the UK and France, detectives Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) and Elise Wassermann (Clémence Poésy) investigate on behalf of their respective countries. Part 3 of 10 The serial killer steps up his cross-Channel campaign, targeting an elderly victim in his "moral" crusade. The race is on for police in Britain and France to identify and capture the murderer before more lives are brutally lost. VICIOUS Ballroom Sun., July 3, 10:30 pm Encore Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi star in this UK comedy series as partners Freddie and Stuart, who have lived together in a small central London flat for nearly 50 years. The duo are always cracking snide remarks aimed at the other’s age, appearance and flaws, but underneath their vicious, co-dependent fighting, they have a deep love for one another. Ballroom The gang decides to join Ash and Jess at a ballroom dancing class. Nimble on his feet, Stuart quickly becomes teacher’s pet, leaving Freddie in a huff. A Capitol Fourth Mon., July 4, 7:30 pm, with an encore at 9:00 pm New America’s Independence Day celebration is broadcast from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol. Scheduled to appear: Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins, Gavin DeGraw, Cassadee Pope, Amber Riley, Jackie Evancho, Sutton Foster and the Broadway cast of On Your Feet!, Christopher Jackson, along with the National Symphony Orchestra and a grand fireworks display. AMERICAN MASTERS August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand Mon., July 4, 10:30 pm Encore From his roots as an activist and poet to his indelible mark on Broadway, this program captures the legacy of the man some call America’s Shakespeare. Film and theater luminaries such as James Earl Jones, Viola Davis, Phylicia Rashad, Laurence Fishburne, Charles Dutton and others share their stories of the career and experience of bringing Wilson’s rich theatrical voice to the stage. This film tells of his journey to the Great White Way, the triumphs and struggles along the path to such seminal works as Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Fences, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Piano Lesson and others before his death in 2005. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Crystal Rose Tues., July 5, 7:30 pm Encore Attorney Crystal Rose is a Hilo-born litigator with a reputation for being tough, fearless and strategic. She has taken on complex and contentious civil cases – and the results have helped to reshape the business landscape in Hawaii. “I’ve had the privilege...of being able to work on cases and issues that have been multi-faceted, complex. It really does make me tick,” Rose says. This program will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, July 6 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, July 10 at 4:00 pm. GENEALOGY ROADSHOW St. Louis - Union Station Tues., July 5, 8:00 pm Encore At St. Louis’ historic Union Station, a team of genealogists uncovers fascinating family stories from Missouri. A musician hopes to find connections to a famous St. Louis jazz composer; two sisters explore links to a survivor of the legendary Donner Party; an Italian American woman finds out if she is related to Italian royalty; and a schoolteacher who has all the answers for her students has very few about her own past. FAMILY INGREDIENTS Tahiti – Poisson Cru Wed., July 6, 7:30 pm New Part foodie, part travelogue, part genealogy, Family Ingredients follows acclaimed Hawaii restaurateur and sustainability hero Ed Kenney, as he meets with different individuals in the Islands, and follows each person’s cherished food memory to its origin around the globe. He takes off to explore Okinawa, Tahiti, California, Japan, Puerto Rico and the Hawaiian Islands, showcasing how cuisine can profoundly unite cultures, communities and families. Tahiti – Poisson Cru It started because they said it couldn’t be done. Polynesians navigated their world on canoes following the stars. Modern seafarers proved it was true. Meet a crewmember on the Hokulea worldwide voyage traversing the planet with a stop at his ancestral home. A family moment to remember and a dish never to forget. PBS HAWAII PRESENTS Pidgin: The Voice of Hawaii Thurs., July 7, 9:00 pm Encore Born on sugar plantations and spoken by more than half of Hawaii's population, the Pidgin language - part English, part Hawaiian, with influences from other languages - captures the essence of multi-ethnic Hawaii. The film profiles the rise of this working-class language from plantation jargon to its status as a source of island identity and pride. The film draws on a variety of sources, including archival, academic and other expert commentary, and man-on-the-street interviews and performances to shed light on this colorful language. GLOBE TREKKER Tough Trains: India's Independence Railroads Thurs., July 7, 10:00 pm New Trekker Zay Harding takes on an epic journey across one of the world's biggest railway networks. These railways were built during the 19th century by the British to move troops and raw materials across the land, and ultimately played a role in the independence of the country a century later. The railway tracks are some of the oldest and longest you'll find anywhere in the world, and train travel doesn't get any tougher than this in a country with a population of over 1.2 billion. WELL READ Louise Erdich: LaRose Thurs., July 7, 11:00 pm New Best-selling author Louise Erdich discusses her latest work, LaRose, a contemporary tale of a tragic accident, a demand for justice and a profound act of atonement with ancient roots in Native American culture. THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW Biscuits Fri., July 8, 9:00 pm New Follow amateur bakers as they don aprons and head for the tent in the British countryside, hoping to be named Britain’s best. Judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood have created new challenges to test their baking prowess, creativity and skill. Biscuits Watch the remaining 11 bakers tackle biscuits. Biscotti are the Signature challenge, while the Technical demands puff pastry arlettes. The Showstopper task is to create and build an edible biscuit box filled with 36 biscuits of different flavors. A Few Good Pie Places Fri., July 8, 10:00 pm Encore Come along on a tour of fruity and creamy pie shops from New York to Montana. Meet the bakers who know how to make dough, add spices to fillings and crisscross a lattice top. Classic apple pies abound, but there is also cherry, blueberry, fluffy coconut cream, cherry lattice and sweet potato. THE STORY OF WOMEN AND ART Part 1 of 3 Fri., July 8, 11:00 pm Encore In this three-part series, Professor Amanda Vickery explores the story of female creativity through the ages with a fascinating art history tour from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Vickery shows how a familiarity with female artistry helps us to understand the ways societal attitudes toward women and their artistic endeavors have evolved throughout the years. Part 1 of 3 Professor Vickery begins her journey in Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. This was a world where women's private lives and creativity were well hidden behind closed doors. Vickery encounters intrepid art historians who, as they have discovered long-forgotten works in basements, storeroom and convents, also uncover the incredible stories of female artists who fulfilled their artistic ambitions, despite myriad social constraints placed upon them. Leaving the opulence and excess of Catholicism behind, Vickery heads north, discovering how the Protestant Reformation created a very different artistic landscape. SUPPER CLUB San Francisco, Part Two Sat., July 9, 7:00 pm New Chef Alvin Leung continues his visit to the Bay Area by trading skills with Chef Corey Lee of Benu. He invents a new dish with Adam Mali of Mandarin Oriental Hotel and strolls in Sonoma Valley with winemaker Korbin Ming. TRAVEL DETECTIVE WITH PETER GREENBERG Boating Safety Sat., July 9, 7:30 pm New Travel expert Peter Greenberg presents travel news, must-have information and insider secrets known only to a select few in the travel industry. Boating Safety Peter takes an in-depth look at boating safety and explains what you can do to save lives, including your own. Then he shows us the hidden gems of Monaco, for an insider's tour. Also, correspondent Rikki Lander witnesses a turtle rescue in Aruba. FAKE OR FORTUNE? Renoir Sat., July 9, 8:00 pm New Beyond the genteel galleries and upmarket auction houses of the art world lies a darker dimension: a world of incalculable wealth, social ambition and occasional subterfuge. Detective Philip Mould, journalist Fiona Bruce and a team of scientists investigate a new batch of potential fine art forgeries. Renoir Art detective Philip Mould and journalist Fiona Bruce try to prove a painting hanging in a Welsh Castle is by celebrated French Impressionist, Pierre Auguste Renoir. For 50 years the painting has been dogged by doubt and two powerful art world authorities can't agree whether it's genuine or fake. Philip travels to Berlin to see if cutting-edge technology can determine whether the pigments in the painting match up to those listed by Renoir himself. Through The Eye of the Needle: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Sat., July 9, 9:00 pm New Holocaust survivor and artist Esther Nisenthal was 15 years old in 1942 when the Jews of her village in Poland were ordered by the Nazis to report to a nearby train station. Instead, she and her sister invented new identities for themselves as Polish Catholic farm girls, hiding in plain sight from the Nazis. Esther's story of survival is remarkable on its own. But it is all the more extraordinary because of her method of storytelling – stitching and embroidering. It comes to us with unexpected beauty in a series of 36 large fabric collages, intricately embroidered in vivid color, created more than 40 years after the war. They depict one young girl's eyewitness account, scenes of tragedy and trauma juxtaposed with the exquisite beauty of the natural surroundings. FOYLE’S WAR Trespass Sat., July 9, 9:30 pm Encore In 1946 London, former DCS Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen) employs his unerring investigative skills on behalf of MI5, assisted by his ever-faithful driver, Sam Wainwright (Honeysuckle Weeks). Trespass The son of a prominent Jewish man is assaulted, as a right-wing manifesto inflames anti-Semitic tensions. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS TV on the Radio/The War on Drugs Sat., July 9, 11:00 pm Encore Dig the best in modern rock with TV on the Radio and The War on Drugs. TVOTR showcases cuts from their latest album Seeds, while TWOD features songs from its most recent album Lost in the Dream. Public AffairsTHE OPEN MINDSun., July 3, 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 Secret History of ISIS Tues., July 5, 10:00 pm Encore FRONTLINE digs deep to tell the inside story of the creation of ISIS and learn how the U.S. missed the many warning signs. The film uncovers the terror group's earliest plans, the Islamic radicals who became its leaders and the American failures to stop the group’s brutal rise. POINT TAKEN Tues., July 5, 11:00 pm Encore Hosted by Carlos Watson, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, this weekly late-night debate series champions spirited and civil conversation. Each half-hour program focuses on a single topic, and features journalists, artists, academics and experts who will passionately and persuasively explore all sides of a key issue. HIKI NŌ Thurs., July 7, 7:30 pm New This special edition of HIKI NŌ highlights some of the best stories from the spring quarter of the 2015-16 school year. The show is hosted by Waianae High School Class of 2016 graduate and HIKI NŌ standout Crystal Cebedo, who will be attending Menlo College in Atherton, California on a full scholarship. Besides introducing seven outstanding stories, Crystal takes us on her HIKI NŌ journey – from her Waianae Intermediate School story about dealing with her mother’s terminal cancer, to learning leadership skills on her Waianae High School HIKI NŌ productions. The outstanding HIKI NŌ stories in this compilation show include: “Opelu Fishing” from Kua o ka La Milolii Hipuu Virtual Academy on Hawaii Island: a look at traditional and sustainable Hawaiian opelu fishing in the remote South Kona fishing village of Milolii. “K-9 Search and Rescue” from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai: a feature on how Kauai’s canine search and rescue team takes the bond between man and man’s best friend to new heights. “Hawaiian Steel Guitar” from Ka Waihona o ka Naauao Public Charter School in Nanakuli, Oahu: a history of the invention and promotion of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar by Joseph Kekuku of Laie, Oahu. “Without Home” from Waianae High School in West Oahu: a look at a self-managed, self-governed homeless encampment in Waianae and how its residents have developed a broader, more universal definition of home. “Haleakala Mules” from Seabury Hall Middle School on Maui: a nuts and bolts look at how a mule team gets important environmental work done deep in Haleakala National Park. “Laurie Rubin” from Hongwanji Mission School on Oahu: the story of accomplished singer, teacher and theatrical producer/director Laurie Rubin, who dispels many of the myths about how blind people (of which she is one) navigate through life. “Life After Sugar” from H.P. Baldwin High School on Maui: Conversations with two employees of Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. – the last sugar mill in Hawaii – whose upcoming closing will mark the end of the Hawaii’s sugar industry. The two employees, whose families have worked at HC&S for generations, reminisce about the past and speculate on their future. This episode congratulates all 2016 High School graduates who participated in HIKI NŌ and recognizes each of them in the credits. This program encores Saturday, July 9 at 12:00 pm and Sunday, July 10 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII Election 2016 Overview Thurs., July 7, 8:00 pm New INSIGHTS kicks off Election 2016 coverage with an overview discussion on key local races and the issues driving these races – including the messy Presidential contest, local elections for Mayor and your district’s state representative. Leaders from Hawaii’s Democratic and Republican parties, along with political analysts, take a look at what’s at stake. 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., July 8, 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., July 8, 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., July 8, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. Science and NatureSUPERNATURE – WILD FLYERSMasters of the Sky Wed., July 6, 8:00 pm New Explore the wonder and science of one of nature’s greatest innovations – the power of flight. Cutting-edge camera technology and computer-generated graphics help explain airborne animals’ remarkable powers and how they work. Masters of the Sky Many animals take to the skies for a split second, but to stay there, the planet's strongest flyers push the laws of physics to the limit. Explore the extremes of true flight: power, acceleration, top speed, maneuverability and endurance. NOVA Making North America: Life Wed., July 6, 9:00 pm Encore 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: Life Discover the surprising intertwined story of life and landscape in North America – from origins to iconic dinosaurs to giant marine reptiles swimming in an ancient sea that once split the continent in two. 9 MONTHS THAT MADE YOU One of a Kind Wed., July 6, 10:00 pm New Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. Follow the gestation process, the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. One of a Kind Learn how you became the unique individual you are. No two people – even "identical" twins – are identical. Through riveting examples, explore how your face was shaped, why you're likely to be right-handed, even how your sexuality formed. HistoryTHE GREEKS Chasing Greatness Tues., July 5, 9:00 pm New Explore Greek history with archaeologists, historians, scientists and artists who are launching groundbreaking new explorations of what made the achievements of the ancient Greeks great. Chasing Greatness Watch as ancient Greece's legacy is invoked in Athens and at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. Take a look back at its rise and fall, which might not only help us understand the challenges we face now, but may also point toward a better future. DIYWOODRIGHT’S SHOPWelsh Stick Chair Sat., July 9, 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. Welsh Stick Chair Roy makes this country cousin of the Windsor chair using the same tools and techniques as the original craftsman. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Home Composting, Steam Boiler Sat., July 9, 2:30 pm Encore See how homeowners can use organic garbage to create soil. Watch Richard play detective to figure out why a steam boiler is losing so much water. THIS OLD HOUSE It's Foundation Time Sat., July 9, 3:00 pm Encore Work begins on the mudroom foundation. Kitchen designer Linda Cloutier imagines cabinets in the dream kitchen. A giant vacuum removes 100-year-old insulation from the attic. MARTHA BAKES French Meringue Sat., July 9, 4:00 pm New Martha Stewart demonstrates how to make three show-stopping fantastic meringue -based desserts: individual pavlovas with a brightly colored orange curd filling, a stunning chocolate dacquoise cake layered with chocolate ganache and coffee buttercream, and a light-as-air angel food cake. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED Country Ribs and Corn Muffins Sat., July 9, 4:30 pm New Test cook Bryan Roof uncovers the secrets to making sweet and tangy grilled country-style pork ribs. Then, test cook Dan Souza shows host Christopher Kimball how to make savory corn muffins at home. LIDIA’S KITCHEN Quick Light and Easy Meal Ideas Sat., July 9, 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. Quick Light and Easy Meal Ideas Lidia makes dishes that are great as appetizers, sides or by themselves, including Caprese salad with celery and walnuts, stuffed artichoke with tuna, and a scallop salad. SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS Build a Better Burger Sat., July 9, 5:30 pm New Chef Sara Moulton returns with a fifth season of simple but delicious recipes for putting flavorful, healthy, home-cooked meals on the table with minimal fuss. Build a Better Burger Sara's turkey spinach burger is a light but succulent version of the American standard, while her Spanish burger puts an international spin on an old favorite. We'll discover the best grind of meat for burgers from a venerable Philadelphia butcher, and while we're there Sara discovers the secret to great fries at Philly's Dandelion Restaurant. |