October 2016

Saturday, October 1 6:30pm Valley’s Gold Asparagus Ryan Jacobsen travels to California’s Delta region to find out about asparagus harvesting and packing. 7:00 Lawrence Welk Show The French Show 8:00 Keeping Up Appearances 8:30 Keeping Up Appearances 9:00 As Time Goes By 9:30 As Time Goes By 10:00 The Vicar of Dibley Celebrity Vicar Geraldine is invited to appear on Pause for Thought with Terry Wogan.10:30 The Vicar of Dibley Love & Marriage Alice and Hugo get married, with Jim as best man and the bridesmaids dressed as Laa-Laa and Po from the Teletubbies. 11:00 Poldark Season 2 on Masterpiece George rolls out a plan to take care of Ross once and for all.

Program ListingsSubject to Change

Sunday, October 2 10:30am Market to Market Solid reporting about the issues that challenge agriculture.11:00 America’s Heartland 11:30 California’s Bountiful 12:00pm Valley’s Gold Asparagus R 10/1 12:30 California’s Gold 1:00 American Jerusalem: Jews and the Making of San Francisco The story of the pioneering Jews who were drawn to San Francisco by the Gold Rush.2:00 Jewish Journey: America Jewish life in the old country and the establishment of communities in America.3:00 Hava Nagila (The Movie) Harry Belafonte, Leonard Nimoy Regina Spektor and others discuss the ubiquitous party song.4:00 Frontline The Choice 2016 Frontline investigates where the two presidential candidates came from and how they lead.6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend

Be Informed!Tune in Monday-Friday 5:00pm Nightly Business Report 5:30 BBC World News America 6:00 PBS NewsHour 1:00am Tavis Smiley 1:30 NHK Newline *Subject to change without notice.

Tune in Saturday & Sunday 6:00pm PBS NewsHour Weekend Except 10/15 -10/23

Be Enriched! Saturdays11:00am America’s Test Kitchen11:30 Cook’s Country12:00pm Ellie’s Real Good Food12:30 Mexico-One Plate at a Time 1:00 Antiques Roadshow 2:00 Rick Steves’ Europe 3:00 Martha’s Cooking School 3:30 Martha Bakes 4:00 Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke ends 10/8

4:30 New Orleans Cooking W/ Kevin Belton ends 10/8

4:00 The Great British Baking Show starting 10/29

5:00 This Old House

For more lifestyle programming everyday, watch Valley Create on Channel 18.2, Comcast 395 and Brighthouse 242.

Be Entertained!Wednesday, October 128pm Nature: Super Hummingbirds Enter the fast-paced world of hummingbirds through high-speed cameras and breakthrough science. For the first time, see them mate, fight and raise families. They are super hummingbirds—great athletes, yet tender moms who are up for any challenge!

Be Inspired!Friday, October 21st8pm Hamilton’s America Great Performances follows the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton and the history behind it. Interviews with Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, Nas, Questlove, Stephen Sondheim and more.

6:30 Plan to Survive: Coping with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis A single mother who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer makes many difficult decisions.7:00 Father Brown The Sins of the Father Robert Twyman tells psychoanalyst Mordaunt that he’s received a letter urging confession of something he refuses to talk about. 8:00 Poldark Revealed Follow the cast and crew of the TV series Poldark on location in beautiful Cornwall.9:00 Poldark Season 2 on Masterpiece Poldark, Demelza and Elizabeth return as a complicated love triangle in this romantic saga.10:00 Indian Summers Season 2 on Masterpiece Sooni confronts Aafrin and receives a shock. 11:00 The Story of the Jews with Simon Schama The Beginning Pt. 1/5 The story of the Jewish experience highlights ancient Jews, explorers and historical characters.12:00am The Story of the Jews with Simon Schama Among Believers Pt. 2/5 Medieval Jews struggle to preserve their identity under the rule of Christianity and Islam.

Monday, October 3 7:00pm Inside Claridge’s Pt. 1/3 A look inside Claridge’s, a five star luxury hotel favoured by royalty and celebrities in London.8:00 Antiques Roadshow Knoxville PT. 2 A collection of personal letters from Amelia Earhart to the guest’s aunt and two Jacob Maentel watercolors, ca. 1835 are featured. 9:00 Independent Lens Best of Enemies The legendary televised debates between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley in 1968 are highlighted.10:30 Latino Americans Pride & PrejudicePt. 5/6 Witness the creation of the proud “Chicano” identity.11:30 Latino Americans Peril & PromisePt. 6/6 The debate over undocumented immigrants and the Latino influence on sports and media are explored.12:30am Charlie Rose Tuesday, October 4 6:00pm PBS NewsHour Debates: A Special Report 2016 Vice Presidential Debate Live coverage of the Vice Presidential candidates’ debate, followed by analysis.8:00 The Contenders – 16 for ‘16 Hart and Jackson – The Visionaries Examine the stories of the charismatic Sen. Gary Hart and Rev. Jessie Jackson.9:00 Beyond the Mirage : The Future of Water in the West A candid discussion about water resources and the need for viable, sustainable solutions.10:00 Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is your Voice Meet the charismatic pioneering activist who helped transform the nation’s political landscape.

11:00 Independent Lens “No Mas Bebes”(No More Babies) The story of Mexican-American women who were sterilized at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center.12:00am Charlie Rose Wednesday October 5 7:00pm Valley’s Gold Ag Technology Host Ryan Jacobsen visits a company that builds agricultural sprayers, then learns about advances in packing automation and takes a look back at early agriculture technology documented by Pop Laval. 7:30 California’s Golden Parks 8:00 Forces of Nature Motion The forces of nature have kept Earth on the move since it was formed billions of years ago.9:00 NOVA Great Human Odyssey Research sheds light on the ultimate story of humanity’s origins and survival in the deep past.11:00 Hawking The life of Stephen Hawking is chronicled.12:00am Charlie Rose Thursday, October 6 7:00pm Road Trip with Huell Howser 8:00 Doctor Blake All The Glitters A prospector announces to a crowded pub that he has struck gold and is later found dead at the bottom of his mine shaft. 9:00 Death in Paradise The owner of a rum distillery is murdered.10:00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Raisins and Almonds Miss Fisher is plunged into the diverse worlds of Jewish politics, alchemy and poison. 11:00 World Dancesport GrandSlam Series Part 1 Standard Series – The Showdown in Shanghai The hierarchy is established in the standings of the regular legs of the GrandSlam Standard Series.12:00am Charlie Rose Friday, October 7 7:00pm Washington Week 7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week 8:00 World Dancesport GrandSlam Series R 10/6 9:00 Getting Ahead The hotly-debated nationwide movement to increase the minimum wage is examined.10:00 Dream On The journey of Alexis de Tocqueville, who popularized the idea of the American Dream, is retraced.11:30 Plan to Survive: Coping with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis R 10/212:00am Charlie Rose Saturday, October 8 6:30pm Valley’s Gold Ag Technology R 10/5 7:00 Lawrence Welk Show The Songs of Jimmy McHugh 8:00 Keeping Up Appearances 8:30 Keeping Up Appearances 9:00 As Time Goes By

9:30 As Time Goes By 10:00 The Vicar of Dibley Autumn 11:00 Poldark Season 2 on Masterpiece R 10/2 12:00am Poldark Revealed R 10/2 Sunday, October 9 10:30am Market to Market 11:00 America’s Heartland 11:30 California’s Bountiful 12:00pm Valley’s Gold Ag Technology R 10/5 12:30 Beyond the Mirage: The Future of Water in the West R 10/4 1:30 Bill W. : The Creative Force Behind Alcoholics Anonymous The life and legacy of William G. Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, are showcased.3:30 Visa Dreams An elderly couple in Mexico tries to get a tourist visa so they can visit their children in the US.4:00 La Frontera It divides two countries but unites two cultures. A film by Rex Jones. 5:00 Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is your Voice R 10/4 6:00 PBS NewsHour Debates 2016 Live Presidential Debate 8:00 Frontline The Choice 2016 Frontline investigates where the two presidential candidates came from and how they lead.10:00 The Story of the Jews with Simon Schama A Leap of Faith Pt. 3/5 How the Enlightenment allowed Jews to integrate into modern European culture.11:00 The Story of the Jews with Simon Schama Over the Rainbow Pt. 4/5 How the Jewish people of Eastern Europe made their mark on the modern world.12:00am The Story of the Jews with Simon Schama Return Pt. 5/5 How the Holocaust and creation of Israel changed what it means to be Jewish.

Monday, October 10 7:00pm Inside Claridge’s Pt. 2/3 Opened in 1854, Claridge’s in London is famed for its Art Deco interiors and traditional service.8:00 Antiques Roadshow Knoxville Pt. 3 A third edition of Gone With the Wind and Cartier sapphire and diamond ring are featured. 9:00 Antiques Roadshow Jacksonville Pt. 1 Highlights include a Laurel and Hardy “Swiss Miss” horn, a silver presentation cup, ca. 1780 and Thomas Hart Benton oil on tin, ca. 1950. 10:00 Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies Magic Bullets Sidney Farber introduced the modern era of chemotherapy, eventually galvanizing a “war on cancer.”12:00pm Charlie Rose Tuesday, October 11 7:00pm Rick Steves’ Europe Florence: Heart of Renaissance 7:30 Rick Steves’ Europe Journey through Hamburg, Germany. 8:00 Contenders – 16 for 16 Goldwater/ Reagan –

The Conservatives Barry Goldwater’s conservatism ultimately sowed the seeds of Ronald Reagan’s entry into politics.9:00pm Frontline Confronting ISIS The successes, failures and challenges of the American-led efforts to destroy ISIS are examined.11:00pm POV From This Day Forward An American family copes with an intimate transformation as the father comes out as transgender.12:30am Charlie Rose Wednesday, October 12 7:00pm Valley’s Gold Leafy Greens Host Ryan Jacobsen visits a Central Coast kale farm to learn the secrets behind growing this popular “superfood.” 7:30 California’s Golden Parks 8:00 Nature Super Hummingbirds High speed camerawork and breakthrough new science showcase the fast-paced world of hummingbirds.9:00 NOVA Super Tunnel Engineers and designers build a massive new subterranean railway deep beneath the streets of London.10:00 WWII Mega Weapons The Tunnels of Okinawa Imperial Japan built a network of defensive lines and fortifications across the island of Okinawa.11:00 Nazi Mega Weapons The Siegfried Line Hitler’s Siegfried Line, one of the greatest fortifications in the history of warfare, is examined.12:00am Charlie Rose Thursday, October 13 7:00pm Road Trip With Huell Howser 8:00 Doctor Blake Someone’s Son, Someone’s Daughter The suicide of Ballarat Hospital’s first female doctor shocks the community. 9:00 Death in Paradise DI Goodman is convinced that there’s more to the murder of a surf instructor than meets the eye. 10:00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Ruddy Gone The evening continues on unexpectedly with a bizarre death onstage. 11:00 World Dancesport GrandSlam Series The Showdown in Shanghai Pt. 6/6 The stage is set for the Showdown in Shanghai to determine which couple would succeed the long-time champions from Italy. 12:00am Charlie Rose Friday, October 14 7:00pm Washington Week 7:30 Charlie Rose This Week 8:00 World Dancesport GrandSlam Series R 10/13 9:00 Great Performances Grammy Salute to Music Legends An all-star concert salutes Ruth Brown, Celia Cruz, Earth, Wind & Fire, Linda Ronstadt and more.11:30 Best of Valley PBS Saturday, October 15 5:00am – 12:30am The Best of Valley PBS

Sunday, October 16 5:00am - 8:00pm The Best of Valley PBS 8:00pm The Durrells in Corfu on Masterpiece Louisa Durrell and her children arrive on the bucolic Greek island of Corfu in 1935.9:00 Poldark Season 2 on Masterpiece George tries Plan B against Ross.10:00 Indian Summers Season 2 on Masterpiece Lord Hawthorne wants Adam arrested for setting him afire and Alice and Aafrin’s affair teeters on exposure. 11:00 The Best of Valley PBS Monday, October 17 7:00pm Inside Claridge’s Pt. 3/3 It is mid-summer madness at Claridge’s and it appears the whole world is coming through its doors.8:00 Antiques Roadshow Jacksonville Pt. 2 A Babyland Rag topsy-turvy doll, ca. 1905 and diamond Art Deco bracelet are featured.9:00 Antiques Roadshow Jacksonville Pt. 3 A NASA “Mercury 7” signed photo, ca. 1960 and a Tiffany & Co. gold necklace. ca. 1875, with strong Japanese influences are featured. 10:00 Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies The Blind Men and the Elephant The search for a cure for cancer.12:00am Charlie Rose Tuesday, October 18 7:00pm Rick Steves’ Europe Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips 7:30 Rick Steves’ Europe A visit to Dresden and Leipzig. 8:00 The Contenders 16 for ‘16 Perot and Nader-The Independents The third-party campaigns of H. Ross Perot and consumer advocate Ralph Nader are chronicled.9:00 Tesla: American Experience The technology of inventor Nikola Tesla revolutionized the electrical age of the 20th century.10:00 Frontline Terror in Europe Top counter-terror officials describe Europe’s fight against the rise of Islamist terrorism.11:00 POV Hooligan Sparrow Activists across southern China seeking justice for schoolgirls allegedly sexually abused by their principal.12:30 Charlie Rose Wednesday, October 19 6:00pm PBS NewsHour Debates 2016 Presidential Debate Live coverage of the 2016 Presidential debate. 8:00 Nature My Congo The beauty and majesty of Congo.9:00 Nova Inside Einstein’s Mind Einstein’s simple but powerful ideas that reshaped our understanding of gravity are examined.10:00 Ellen DeGeneres The Mark Twain Prize Ellen DeGeneres is celebrated as she receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

11:30 Pioneers of Television Carol Burnett Carol Burnett’s television comedy career and the funny ladies of TV who joined her.12:00am Charlie Rose

Thursday, October 20 7:00pm Road Trip with Huell Howser 8:00 Doctor Blake The Heart of the Matter Blake returns from Shanghai just as the mayor of Ballarat is murdered. 9:00 Death in Paradise Someone is trying to kill the President of the Saint Marie Heritage Society. 10:00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Murder in Montparnasse Phryne is reminded of her days in Paris and confronts her past.11:00 Great Estates of Scotland Dumfries Pt. 1/4 The Dumfries House boasts one of the largest collections of Chippendale furniture in the world.12:00am Charlie Rose Friday, October 21 7:00pm Washington Week 7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week 8:00 Hamilton’s America PBS Fall Arts Kick-Off The contemporary perspective of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revolutionary hip-hop musical, Hamilton. 9:30 Hamilton’s America R 8 PM 11:00 The Best of Valley PBS Saturday, October 22 5:00am – 12:30am The Best of Valley PBS Sunday, October 23 5:00am – 8:00pm The Best of Valley PBS 8:00pm The Durrells in Corfu on Masterpiece Larry bites the bullet and goes hunting.9:00 Poldark Season 2 on Masterpiece 10:00 Indian Summers Season 2 on Masterpiece Naresh executes a diabolical plan and Aafrin tries desperately to stop it. 11:00 The Best of Valley PBS Monday, October 24 7:00pm Secrets of Selfridges Harry Gordon Selfridge introduced a new retail model that revolutionized the way Londoners shopped.8:00 Antiques Roadshow The Boomer Years Look back at vintage treasures from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s.8:30 Antiques Roadshow New York City Pt. 1 An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal, ca. 1974 and an archive of rare photographic baseball cards.10:00 Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies Finding the Achilles Heel Scientists are now excited by the prospect of harnessing the human immune system to defeat cancer.12:00am Charlie Rose Tuesday, October 25 7:00pm Rick Steves’ Europe Paris: Regal and Intimate

7:30 Rick Steves’ Europe A trip to Frankfurt and Nürnberg Germany are featured. 8:00 The Contenders 16 for ‘16 Ferraro and Palin - The Trailblazers Geraldine Ferraro’s entrance onto the world stage in 1984 and Sarah Palin’s career are traced.9:00 Norman Lear: American Masters See stories from his turbulent childhood, early career with his groundbreaking TV success and social activism. 10:30 Norman Lear: American Masters R 9 PM 12:00am POV Thank You for Playing When Ryan Green, a video game programmer, learns that his young son Joel has cancer, he and his wife begin documenting their emotional journey with a poetic video game. Wednesday, October 26 7:00pm Valley’s Gold Rice Host Ryan Jacobsen learns about growing and processing rice in the Valley. 7:30 California’s Golden Parks 8:00 Nature Giraffes: Africa’s Gentle Giants A man, his family and a band of helpers attempt to relocate a herd of wild giraffes in Africa.9:00 NOVA Sinkholes- Buried Alive Sinkholes, a worldwide hazard that lurks wherever limestone bedrock is found, are investigated.10:00 Secrets of the Dead After Stonehenge The remains of a 3,000-year-old English settlement sheds light on the history of the Western world.11:00 Secrets of the Dead Vampire Legend “Deviant” burials dating back to medieval England force a re-examination of modern vampire lore.

12:00am Charlie Rose Thursday, October 27 7:00pm Road Trip with Huell Howser 8:00 Doctor Blake The Food of Love Bobby Lee, lead singer of a rock and roll group, dies in an alley.9:00 Death in Paradise A bride-to-be is found drowned in her hotel bath on the last night of her hen party. 10:00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Away With the Fairies Phryne rekindles her affair with Lin Chung while investigating the death of a magazine columnist.11:00 Great Estates of Scotland Kincardine The 70-room Kincardine Castle presents a passionate struggle to keep it afloat for its occupants.12:00 Charlie Rose Friday, October 28 7:00pm Washington Week 7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week 8:00 Robin Williams Remembered – A Pioneers of Television Special Tribute to actor and comedian Robin Williams features one of his last full-length interviews.9:00 Bill Murray: The Mark Twain Prize The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor salutes Bill Murray. 10:30 Eddie Murphy: The Mark Twain Prize Some of the biggest names in comedy take the stage to salute comedian and actor Eddie Murphy.12:00am Charlie Rose

MONDAY-FRIDAY5:00am Sid the Science Kid5:30 Word Girl6:00 Odd Squad6:30 Cyberchase7:00 Wild Kratts7:30 Ready Jet Go!8:00 Nature Cat8:30 Curious George9:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood10:00 Sesame Street10:30 Peg+Cat11:00 Dinosaur Train11:30 Dinosaur Train12:00pm Super Why!12:30 Thomas & Friends1:00 Clifford1:30 Cat in the Hat2:00 Curious George2:30 Nature Cat3:00 Arthur3:30 Odd Squad4:00 Wild Kratts4:30 Cyberchase*Subject to change without notice.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY Except 10/15 -10/23

6:00am Martha Speaks6:30 Clifford7:00 Odd Squad7:30 Curious George8:00 Curious George8:30 Arthur9:00 Arthur9:30 Wild Kratts10:00 Wild Kratts (SAT ONLY)10:30 Odd Squad (SAT ONLY)

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October 2016Program Listings

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Saturday, October 29 6:30pm Valley’s Gold Rice R 10/26 7:00 Lawrence Welk Show Halloween Party 8:00 Keeping Up Appearances 8:30 Keeping Up Appearances 9:00 As Time Goes By 9:30 As Time Goes By 10:00 The Vicar of Dibley Winter Geraldine wants to organise a Christmas show that no one will forget and Alice suggests holding it at a real farm.11:00 Poldark Season 2 on Masterpiece R 10/23 12:00am The Durrells in Corfu on Masterpiece R 10/23

Sunday, October 30 10:30am Market to Market11:00 America’s Heartland Georgia farmers haul in a harvest of peanuts.11:30 California’s Bountiful 12:00pm Valley’s Gold Rice R 10/26 12:30 Monks of Vina A look into the lives of the men who have dedicated themselves to a monastic life.1:30 Pioneers of Television Sitcoms The program reveals how America’s top standup comics made the transition to the sitcom form. 2:30 Pioneers of Television Variety This episode celebrates the variety show. 3:30 Pioneers of Television Carol Burnett R 10/134:00 Carol Burnett – The Mark Twain Prize

Salute comedic icon Carol Burnett, recipient of the 16th Mark Twain Prize. 6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:30 California’s Gold 7:00 Father Brown The Wrath of Baron Samedi Father Brown encounters a voodoo priest. 8:00 The Durrells in Corfu on Masterpiece Gerry’s new soulmate has a surprising background. 9:00 Poldark Season 2 on Masterpiece 10:00 Indian Summers Season 2 on Masterpiece The Maharajah tests Ralph and Madeline. 11:00 Secrets of the Dead After Stonehenge R 10/2612:00am Secrets of the Dead Vampire Legend R 10/26Monday, October 31 7:00pm Who Killed The Princes in The Tower A close look at whether or not Richard III killed his nephews in order to make himself King.8:00 Antiques Roadshow Mansion Masterpieces Items include a 1907 Robert Henri oil painting, a late 16th-century diamond marriage jewel and an English giltwood cabinet-on-stand.9:00 Antiques Roadshow Manor House Treasures Exceptional objects that would fit in stately homes of the rich and powerful are featured. 10:00 Bill Murray: The Mark Twain Prize R 10/28 11:30 Robin Williams Remembered a Pioneers of Television Special R 10/28 12:00am Charlie Rose