Tuesday July 29, 2008

Last Updated: 07/31/2008 17:49:33

Midnight

Chasing Churchill: In Search of My Grandfather "The Other Country" 00:56 #102H PBS
Winston Churchill's public life was a remarkable journey. Starting as a Second Lieutenant in the Army, he rose through the political world to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and lead Britain to victory against the Axis powers. But Churchill's life involved another, much more private journey. It was a journey in search of himself. In this second of three parts, Churchill's granddaughter Celia travels to the United States, birthplace of Winston Churchill's mother, and Egypt, a lure for Churchill at crucial moments in his life. (2 of 3) [TVPG] R on 7/30 10am; 8/3 11am

1AM

Lidia's Italy "Stir That Pot" 00:26 #116Z (Rpt) APTEX
The people from Friuli are often called "polentone" or polenta eaters, and Lidia celebrates this philosophy as she shows polenta for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is an episode dedicated to the wonder, simplicity and versatility of polenta. [TVG] R of 7/28 4pm

1:30AM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "Madison, WI" 00:26 #111H (Rpt) APT
Chef Odessa Piper, of Madison's L'Etoile, emphasizes the farmer as the centerpiece of any culinary creation. Chef Piper finds inspiration and raw material at the Dane County Farmers' Market, and at Love Tree Farm, in Wisconsin's north woods, where organic sheep's milk and underground caves combine to create America's most-prized artisnal cheeses. Recipes: Summer Vegetable Jewel Box; and Wisconsin Cheese Plate with Riesling Pears. (11 of 13) [TVG] R of 7/28 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Giants on a Galapagos Island" 00:26 #1613H (Rpt) APTEX
One of the few inhabited islands in the Galapagos is visited. Host David Yetman and ecologist Yar Petryszyn explore the people and culture of the island of Santa Cruz, with a stroll through the market at Puerto Ayora. [TVG]

2:30AM

Seasoned Traveler "Liechtenstein and the Other Little Lands" 00:26 #112G (Rpt) APT
After leaving Germany--one of Europe's largest countries--Host George Bauer downsizes to take in five tiny European lands. George shows the mountain highs and valley lows of the fairy-tale country of Liechtenstein--which is about the size of Washington, D.C.--and also briefly highlights Europe's other little lands: Andorra, San Marino, Monaco, and Vatican City. [TVG]

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe "London: Mod and Trad" 00:26 #305H (Rpt) APTEX
London is quintessentially English...yet cosmopolitan. Rick Steves checks out the new--the Millennium Bridge and the British Museum's Great Court; and admires the old--well-wrapped mummies and a rare Leonardo. After bantering with Beefeaters at the Tower of London, he does some riverside beach-combing. Strolling the trendy South Bank of the Thames takes him from the Tate Modern to the dizzying London Eye. [TVG] R of 7/28 3pm

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Dublin and Beyond" 00:26 #302H (Rpt) APT
Irish eyes are smiling when Rudy Maxa explores Dublin, Ireland's urban core. There's history around every corner, and Dublin delights with Trinity College, the Book of Kells, the famous Guinness Brewery, and the infamous Kilmainham jail, where Irish rebels spent their last days. He liberally samples pub life, while tapping toes to traditional music, and follows in the footsteps of famous Irish writers on a literary pub-crawl. Beyond Dublin, he finds inspiration in the hillsides of Glendalough, site of Ireland's revered monastery, and the Hill of Tara, home of the ancient Irish kings. A side trip to Northern Ireland's best folk park brings the Eire of yesteryear to life. Also: tips on visiting Dublin's literary sites are given. [TVG] R of 7/28 3:30pm

4AM

History Detectives "Leisureama Homes/Jim Thorpe Tickets/1667 Land Grant" 00:56 #310Z (Rpt) PBS
Leisureama Homes: Andrew Geller designed Leisureama homes, and created the model kitchen "Splitnik," used in a fiery Cold War TV exchange between Nixon and Khrushchev during the "Kitchen Debate" at the American Exhibition, in Moscow, in 1959. An advertisement suggests the homes were sold in Florida, but his grandson has been unable to locate them. Jim Thorpe Tickets: A Jamestown, NY, resident discovered a pair 1927 tickets for a basketball game featuring Jim Thorpe, the legendary Native-American athlete who was known for his 1912 Olympic gold medals and strength as a football and baseball player. However, none of his biographers refer to a career as a basketball player. 1667 Land Grant: A parchment may be a 1667 land grant for what is now a valuable piece of Manhattan real estate, referred to as "the land of the blacks," to an African-American named Christina, signed by General Richard Nicolls, first New York governor. [TVG] R on 8/7 2pm; 8/20 4am

5AM

Boohbah "Couch and Cushions" 00:28 #116Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs hop to it, as they skip and run from side to side. In Storyworld, Grandmamma finds a couch and some cushions. But will things go downhill when Brother and Sister try to find room to sit down? [TVY] R of 7/28 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Big Comb" 00:28 #117Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs stomp around, then try to keep up, as they lie down and stand up. In Storyworld, Grandpappa finds a comb and has a hair-raising experience. But can he sort out this knotty problem and tie up loose ends? [TVY] R on 7/30 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "My Right Arm" 00:28 #125H (Rpt) PBS
Friendship comes through again, when Ferny and Dannan help Piggley overcome his temporary handicap--a broken arm--to win the Ball Toss Contest at the annual School Fair. [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "In Good Voice/Wartz's Family Tree" 00:28 #139H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
When he learns that Oko has a case of laryngitis, Bob is worried that Oko won't be able to make his night howl to help the animals fall asleep. When Wartz hears Burdette and Ick discussing their family trees, he is worried that he doesn't have one, so he finds a log and decides that it is will be his family log. [TVY] R on 8/4 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Little Red Hen" 00:28 #114Z (Rpt) PBS
The Super Readers take off into the story of the Little Red Hen, whose friends won't assist her either! [TVY] R on 8/4 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Flying Ant/The Dancing Duck Bonanza" 00:28 #123H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Ant tries to be a hit at the Insect Air Show! Shark can dance underwater, but on land he just flops. [TVY] R on 8/25 7:30am

8AM

Windsor Castle: A Royal Year "The Banquet" 00:56 #101Z (Rpt) PBS
Event planning at the castle requires a team of more than 300 people to ensure everything runs smoothly. Queen Elizabeth's housekeeper, her grooms, fender smiths and flag men, picture restorers, military knights, and priests all play a critical role in preparing for events, including state visits. Six months of planning have gone into preparations for the arrival of France's President and Madame Chirac, to mark the centenary of Entente Cordiale. In addition to an official state dinner, guests are expected to be treated to an abridged version of Les Miserables, performed in the Waterloo Chamber (renamed the Music Room for the night). As protestors gather outside the castle and disrupt traffic, delays could upset all of the hard work and planning. First of 3 programs. [TVPG]

9AM

Windsor Castle: A Royal Year "Four Seasons" 00:56 #102Z (Rpt) PBS
Rituals and events mark the calendar year for the castle and its staff; two of the year's largest events take place in June. The Order of the Garter ceremony, an annual celebration of Britain's oldest and highest order of chivalry, draws former politicians, national heroes, long-serving representatives of the crown, and crowds of spectators. The biggest event in the racing calendar, the Royal Ascot, takes place on the impressive castle grounds. From horseracing to waging bets on the color of the queen's hat, this event sparks interest in spectators from all backgrounds. [TVPG]

10AM

Hidden Epidemic: Heart Disease In America 01:56 PBS (DVS)
Part of the PBS Health Initiative, this documentary features dramatic portraits of patients, doctors, and heart disease researchers fighting personal and societal battles on the frontiers of medical science. It will be followed by a 30-minute studio Q&A session hosted by a celebrity intimately connected to the subject of heart disease. [TVPG]

Noon

Nature "Violent Hawaii" 00:56 #2204H (Rpt) PBS
Hawaii's breathtaking beauty was forged in fire, created by the awesome power of volcanoes on land and in the sea, and by earthquakes and tsunamis, natural wonders that continue to shape the islands today. Shot by a team of award-winning filmmakers who live on the islands, this spectacular program features volcanic eruptions, rivers of molten lava, monster waves, humpback whales, and, perhaps most surprising of all--snow. [TVG]

1PM

Inside "Tut's Treasure Tour" 00:56 #201H (Rpt) PBS
For the first time in thirty years, the magnificent treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamen are on a blockbuster tour. [TVG]

2PM

History Detectives "The Spirit of St. Louis/Gary Powers' "Suicide Pin"/Image of Apache Warrior Geronimo" 00:56 #301Z (Rpt) PBS
Two brothers from Parsippany, NJ, grew up listening to their uncle's claim that he built the engine for the Spirit of St. Louis--the plane made famous by Charles Lindbergh's nonstop flight across the Atlantic. The family legend leads to a forgotten history in Lucky Lindy's legendary flight. A man in Kansas City, MO, found two peculiar pins, wrapped in a newspaper dated 1960, that had been manipulated to contain liquid. Could these pins be the prototypes of a poison-filled pin that U2 pilot Gary Powers was carrying when his spy-plane was shot down over the Soviet Union? A New Mexico woman's great-great-grandfather was lieutenant governor of the New Mexico territory in the 1870s. She has a photo of an Indian warrior on horseback. The connection is explored between her relative and Geronimo. First of a 5-part season. [TVG] R on 8/11 4am; 8/26 2pm

3PM

Rick Steves' Europe "Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Creme Brulee" 00:26 #306H (Rpt) APTEX
Packing the best of Paris into one episode, Rick Steves scales the Eiffel Tower, then savors classic treats--from steak tartare to creme brulee. He marvels at Monet, Manet, and company, in the stunning Orsay Gallery. Tracing the sad steps of Marie Antoinette, he relives French history, from its bloody revolution, to its extravagant belle epoch. [TVG] R on 7/30 3am

3:30PM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Germany's Romantic Road" 00:26 #303H (Rpt) APT
Rudy Maxa starts his journey in Wurzburg, where he visits the spectacular Baroque Bishop's Palace, or Residenz, and tastes wine at one of Wurzburg's many wine festivals. Next, he visits the castle of the Teutonic Knights in Bad Mergentheim, and, a short distance away, the Deutsches Auto Museum in the Renaissance Castle of Prince Hohenlohe-Langenburg. He gets a front row seat complete with dancing, music, and an historic reenactment. [TVG] R on 7/30 3:30am

4PM

Lidia's Italy "Autumn In Maremma" 00:26 #117Z (Rpt) APTEX
Many of you know Tuscany but Maremma is an area along the coast that is often skipped when traveling to this rich region full of great food, wine and art. As Lidia visits with her friends from La Mozza winery, she serves up a classic--slow cooked rabbit with chestnuts-- just like the Italians do in autumn in Maremma. [TVG] R on 7/30 1am

4:30PM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "New York--Wild Striped Bass" 00:26 #112H (Rpt) APT
From the harbors of Cape Cod and a fishing venture for wild striped bass, to the organized chaos and dazzling array of fresh fish to be found at New York City's Fulton Fish Market, Chef Rick Moonen, of New York's Restaurant RM, takes a gourmet experience in ocean conservation. Recipes: Wild Striped Bass Poele with Mushroom Nage; and Pomery Potato Salad. (12 of 13) [TVG] R on 7/30 1:30am

5PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:56 #9221H PBS [TVRE]

5:59PM

Vets In Practice "Vets In Practice at Christmas 2001" 00:29 #195 BBC
Christmas is just a week away and at the Viking Veterinary Practice in Bristol, so Trude Mostue, Maria Lowe, and Nurse Lisa Strickland are entering into the festive spirit.

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Tuesday July 29, 2008

Last Updated: 07/31/2008 17:49:33

6:30PM

Adelante! "Salvadoran Consulate/Felician Franciscan Sisters/Fam Allies" 00:26 #918H (Rpt) WMVS
Host and Producer Patricia Gomez highlights services provided by the Salvadoran Consulate; she speaks with Jose Vasquez who will oversee the Felician Sisters' new organization that includes St. Francis Nursing Home, St. Francis Foundation, and the Child Center of St. Joseph. Erin Lee from Fam Allies is interviewed. FAM Allies (Fight Asthma Milwaukee) works to improve the accessibility and quality of asthma health care services for children.

7PM

NOVA "Car of the Future" 00:56 #3509H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
How will the car of the future be powered? Will it run on hydrogen, batteries, ethanol or some as-yet undiscovered technology? Tom and Ray Magliozzi of NPR's "Car Talk" take a roller-coaster ride into the world of cars as they a look at the latest and greatest in the automotive industry, examining new technologies and ideas about America's most common form of transportation. [TVG] R on 7/29 10pm; 7/31 11am; 8/2 2pm

8PM

Wide Angle "Lord's Children" 00:56 #705Z PBS [TVRE] R on 8/3 12

9PM

P.O.V. "Campaign" 00:56 #2106H PBS
A startling look at Japanese politics follows a man with no experience who runs for city council. A man is plucked from obscurity by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to run for a critical seat on a suburban city council. Kazuhiko "Yama-san" Yamauchi's LDP handlers are unconcerned that he has zero political experience, no charisma, no supporters and no time to prepare. What he does have is the institutional power of Japan's modern version of Tammany Hall pushing him forward. Yama-san allows his life to be turned upside down as he pursues the rituals of Japanese electioneering--with both tragic and comic results. [TVPG] R on 7/30 12

10PM

NOVA "Car of the Future" 00:56 #3509H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
How will the car of the future be powered? Will it run on hydrogen, batteries, ethanol or some as-yet undiscovered technology? Tom and Ray Magliozzi of NPR's "Car Talk" take a roller-coaster ride into the world of cars as they a look at the latest and greatest in the automotive industry, examining new technologies and ideas about America's most common form of transportation. [TVG] R on 7/31 11am; 8/2 2pm

11PM

New Tricks 00:50 #105 BBC
The case of a missing mother and baby from 1971 is especially poignant for Brian Lane, an officer on the case at the time. At first it seems Donna Adamson and her son were killed because her husband felt trapped into marriage. But when the team discovers two other girls went missing at the same time, they fear they have stumbled across another "Fred West" in the shape of local builder Eric Grant. Can Lane finally lay the case to rest? (Series 1, episode 5 of 6)

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