November 2017 - WETA Magazine by WETA

NOVEMBER 2017 MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS

NEW episode of the ongoing WETA TV 26 series spotlights more Greater Washington eateries Premieres Monday, Nov. 13 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD

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n November, the annual WETA co-production The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize presents the proceedings as popular comedian and former late-night television host David Letterman receives the organization’s award for American humor. The lively broadcast, taped in October and airing nationwide on PBS stations this month, features a lineup of familiar celebrities paying homage to the influential entertainer. We also premiere a new edition of our engaging local TV 26 series Neighborhood Eats, which visits popular dining establishments that flavor highlighted areas of Greater Washington. The production is complemented by our ongoing local restaurant review series Check, Please! DC, which made its debut last month and rolls out four new episodes in November. Exploring the vibrant offerings of our community, these programs are created exclusively for local viewers in the national capital area. In other WETA Television programming this month, we continue to air new Season Four episodes of fascinating ancestry series and WETA co-production Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. — and reprise Skip’s series Africa’s Great Civilizations, another collaboration with WETA. In November, we also wrap up our encore presentation of The Vietnam War. On Classical WETA 90.9 FM, we welcome the return of NSO Showcase, spotlighting the National Symphony Orchestra’s extraordinary artistry and its new music director, Gianandrea Noseda. On our local concert program Front Row Washington, we welcome Washington Performing Arts to our family of presenters as we feature more wonderful local performances. Enjoy our outstanding November broadcasts, and thank you for your support.

Sharon Percy Rockefeller, President & CEO, WETA

WETA Passport Offers Access to The Vietnam War and Much More COURTESY PBS

id you enjoy Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s monumental 10-part series The Vietnam War on WETA TV 26/HD and want to view it again? Or did you miss some of the broadcasts and want to catch up? The Florentine Films and WETA co-production, an extraordinary 18-hour history of the war, tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history. To view the entire series anytime, you can get started today with WETA Passport, one of WETA’s most popular member benefits. WETA Passport offers instant, extended access to The Vietnam War and thousands of hours of other superb programs, available to stream on demand, at any time convenient to you. It’s very easy to start up. As a WETA Sustainer or with a one-time gift of $60 or more, you can activate your WETA Passport account and stream a vast array of programming that includes history documentaries; your favorite dramas (including Masterpiece); mysteries; cooking shows; and much more. With WETA Passport, you can view programs on your television with your Roku, AppleTV, Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV devices as well as on your computer, tablet and smartphone. Many WETA members who receive this magazine are already eligible for WETA Passport! Visit weta.org/passport to learn more and to activate your WETA Passport account and take advantage of this popular benefit.

W E TA B R OA D CA S T S A N D S E R V I C E S WETA Television WETA TV 26 26.4 Over the Air Via Antenna Cox 26, 802 Comcast 26 Fios 26 RCN 26

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n every city, locals have favorite eating establishments that lend a distinctive flavor to the community they represent. The ongoing Neighborhood Eats series — an exclusive WETA TV 26 production created for viewers in Greater Washington — highlights the special dining experiences and stories that capture the essence of the national capital area. This month, a new, second episode of Neighborhood Eats explores more local hotspots, celebrating the delicious charms of Greater Washington’s vibrant dining scene. The half-hour November program spotlights eateries in the District’s Adams Morgan/Mount Pleasant and Southwest neighborhoods, and samples neighborhood offerings of Del Ray in Alexandria, Virginia, and of Silver Spring, Maryland, also meeting the chefs and restauranteurs behind these local businesses. Surveyed in Adams Morgan/Mount Pleasant are American barbecue classics and sandwiches with a signature twist; a homemade ice pop business; classic Filipino cuisine and American comfort food; and Sakuramen Ramen Bar, which infuses each dish with flavors and tastes reflecting the owners’ Korean upbringing. In Southwest, the program stops in at a waterfront spot that feels a world apart from the rest of the city; and at Station 4, a favorite stop for theatergoers attending nearby Arena Stage.

PHOTOS BY WETA

New episode of the WETA TV 26 series explores more local eateries, premiering Monday, November 13 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

Urban Butcher

Among the stops in Del Ray are a café and biscuit house that proudly displays its Southern roots; a community gathering spot boasting a rooftop produce garden; and Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap, a familyinspired restaurant featuring a floor-to-ceiling woodburning oven for baking thin-crust pizza. In Silver Spring, the program visits an establishment creating tasty pupusas, the national dish of El Salvador; a craft brewery and beer garden; and Urban Butcher, where meats are butchered and aged in-house with the utmost care. From established fine dining locales and cherished mainstays, to a new generation of up-and-coming restauranteurs, Neighborhood Eats discovers a vibrant collection of restaurants, cafes and chefs that are proud to call themselves local. To learn more, tune in to the program on November 13 Lena’s at 9:30 p.m. Also, find local Pizza restaurant tips on the TV 26 series Check, Please! DC, which continues with new episodes this month, Monday nights on WETA TV 26.

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WETA TV 26/HD Highlights The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Series 4

Thursdays, November 2, 9 & 16 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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athaniel Parker portrays aristocratic Scotland Yard investigator DI Thomas Lynley and Sharon Small is his acerbic working-class sidekick DI Barbara Havers in BBC murder mysteries based on Elizabeth George’s bestselling books. The four 90-minute episodes — which sustain an engaging dynamic and appealing tension between two characters from very different sides of the fence — air the first three Thursdays this month, with a double feature on November 16. To set the scene for the Series 4 cases, the episodes pick up from the shooting of Havers in Series 3. How will the trauma affect Havers’ ability to cope with the demands of her work? And how will Lynley contend with estrangement from his wife Helen following the death of their unborn child? Following The Inspector Lynley Mysteries on November 2 and 7, the series Jack Irish continues at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD. For more mysteries, tune in to Midsomer Murders on Saturdays (8 p.m.) and Sundays (7 p.m.)

Beyond a Year in Space

follow-up to the March 2016 PBS/Time program A Year in Space chronicles astronaut Scott Kelly’s return and adjustment to life on Earth after spending 12 months on the International Space Station (ISS), the longest space mission in American history. Exploring the effects of long-term space travel on the human body, the film also introduces the next generation of astronauts currently training to leave Earth’s orbit and travel into deep space. Beyond a Year in Space picks up the story with Scott Kelly’s last day in space and return to Earth after his record-breaking stay in space with Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko. The program — which also spotlights biologist Jessica Meir and former Navy pilot Victor Glover and offers a behindthe-scenes look at how these two astronauts are training — airs November 15 at 9 p.m., preceded by an 8 p.m. encore broadcast of A Year in Space and followed by a reprised airing of NOVA: First Man on the Moon at 10 p.m.

ANDREY ALISTRATOV, SPACE CITY FILMS & LAUREN HARNETT

Wednesday, November 15 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 HD

The VA and the Human Cost of War Monday, November 6 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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new documentary film directed by Ric Burns (maker of Debt of Honor: Disabled Veterans in American History) and funded and produced by Lois Pope explores the history of the department of Veterans Affairs — from the troubled beginnings of the Veterans Bureau of the 1920s, to the modern VA system. The film chronicles, in depth and in often wrenching detail, the workings of this crucial but at times beleaguered American institution: exploring what it does and how it functions, its vast size and critical importance, its history and provenance — how and why it came into existence, how and why it has changed over time, its travails in recent generations and how it may be reformed going forward. Interviewees include Robert McDonald, former Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Dr. David Shulkin, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs; some of the country’s leading scholars on VA history; policymakers; and veterans in the system.

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THE

20TH ANNUAL

CELEBRATING DAVID LETTERMAN

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he John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented its annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in mid-October, celebrating iconic comedian and renowned late-night television host David Letterman. For the 18th year of the award event on PBS, WETA captured the proceedings for nationwide broadcast. The 90-minute television special David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize was taped in the Concert Hall at the Kennedy Center and airs Monday, November 20 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD and PBS stations around the country. The program — a production of WETA; CoMedia; Mark Krantz Productions; Cappy Productions and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — features a star-studded cast of Letterman’s friends and colleagues in the entertainment and comedy business paying tribute to his humor and accomplishments. Onstage performers and guests include Sen. Al Franken, Jimmy Kimmel, Norm Macdonald, Steve Martin, John Mulaney, Bill Murray, Amy Schumer, Paul Shaffer, Martin Short, Eddie Vedder and Jimmie Walker. “Raise your hand if, like me, you shifted your bedtime because you didn’t want to miss a moment of Dave on television lest you not be part of the conversation with friends and co-workers the next day,” Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter said. “His 30-year late-night presence — filled with pranks, antics, and his quintessential deadpan humor — remains a fixture of the American experience.” Letterman, the 20th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize, has been hailed as one of the most innovative and influential broadcasters in the history of television. In his three decades on late-night television, he hosted 6,028 episodes of Late Night (NBC) and The Late Show (CBS), surpassing his mentor, Johnny Carson, for the longestrunning late-night broadcaster in American history. As a writer, producer and performer, Letterman is one of the

most-nominated people in Emmy Award history, with 52 nominations, resulting in 10 wins. He is also a PeabodyAward winner and a Kennedy Center Honoree. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Letterman’s first network break came in 1978 as a writer on the CBS variety series Mary, starring Mary Tyler Moore. In November of that year, he made the first of his 22 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He also guest-hosted Tonight numerous times. In 1980, Letterman began hosting a morning comedy-variety program, The David Letterman Show, which ran briefly on NBC. His ground-breaking show Late Night with David Letterman premiered in February 1982. Throughout its 11 years, Late Night profoundly influenced late-night television, earning five Emmys and 35 Emmy nominations. On August 30, 1993, The Late Show with David Letterman made its debut on CBS. In its 22 years at CBS, Late Show became known as one of the most inventive David Letterman, 2016 and imaginative comedy programs in television. From his roots in comedy, Letterman also became renowned as a masterful interviewer, sharing the stage with the U.S. Presidents, Cabinet officials, Medal of Honor recipients, and virtually every presidential candidate for more than 20 years. Letterman departed Late Show in May 2015 — and grew his now-famous beard. He resides in New York with his wife Regina, and son Harry. SCOTT SUCHMAN

The WETA co-production airs Monday, November 20 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

Corporate funding for David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize is provided by Capital One and Comcast/NBCUniversal. Major funding is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS and public television viewers. Air travel is generously provided by American Airlines.

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WETA TV 26/HD November Specials Africa’s Great Civilizations with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

The WETA co-production airs Sunday, November 26, 2:30-10 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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ETA reprises Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s epic history documentary series Africa’s Great Civilizations. The WETA co-production, which premiered in February of this year, is hosted, executive produced and written by Gates, whose other recent projects with WETA include the film Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise and the ongoing ancestry series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 4 of which continues this month. In Africa’s Great Civilizations, airing in three back-to-back episodes on November 26, the Harvard scholar travels the length and breadth of Africa to chronicle the continent’s history from an African perspective, exploring the complexity, grandeur and diversity of Africa’s history from the dawn of humankind to the colonial era. In the film, Gates presents a vision of Africa’s pivotal place in world history, exploring how Africa influenced the world and how Africa was itself influenced. The series is produced by Inkwell Films, McGee Media, Kunhardt Films and WETA, in association with Nutopia Productions. Major corporate support for Africa’s Great Civilizations is provided by Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, and Ancestry. Major funding is also provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Gilder Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS.

American Masters: This Is Bob Hope

BOB HOPE, CIRCA 1955/BOB HOPE LEGACY, LLC

Monday, November 27 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

uring his extraordinary eight-decade career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top success in every form of mass entertainment: Vaudeville, Broadway, movies, radio, television, popular song and personal appearances, including hosting the Academy Awards a record 19 times and his annual USO Christmas military tours. American Masters explores the entertainer’s life with unprecedented access to his personal archives and clips from his classic films (“The Road” pictures and more), radio and TV shows. Hear excerpts of Hope’s writings voiced by Billy Crystal in addition to interviews with Woody Allen, Dick Cavett, Margaret Cho, Linda Hope, Kermit the Frog, Leonard Maltin, Conan O’Brien, Tom Selleck, Brooke Shields, Connie Stevens and writers including Sherwood Schwartz and Hope biographer Richard Zoglin.

Great Performances: Hitman: David Foster and Friends

Saturday, November 25 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

egendary songwriter, producer and maestro to the stars David Foster has generated some of the world’s best known popular music and collaborated with a veritable “Who’s Who” of superstars in a career that spans more than three decades. In celebration of his remarkable achievements — including 14 Grammy Awards and a host of other accolades — some of the biggest names in contemporary music gathered for a special one-night-only Las Vegas concert. Guests Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Boz Scaggs, Kenny G, Peter Cetera, Brian McKnight, Michael Johns, Blake Shelton, Cheryl Lynn, Charice and Katharine McPhee join in the celebration, which includes a special performance by Celine Dion and long-distance best wishes from Barbra Streisand.

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WETA TV 26 & WETA HD November primetime simulcast listings. Weeknight primetime programming 8:00

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The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Series 4: In Divine Proportion

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Washington Week

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Midsomer Murders, Series 12: The Glitch (Pt 1 of 2)

The WETA Movie: Hello Dolly (to 11:30pm)

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The Durrells in Corfu, Series 2 on Masterpiece (Pt 4 of 6)

Poldark, Series 3 on Masterpiece (Pt 6 of 8) The Collection on Masterpiece (Pt 5 of 7)

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Antiques Roadshow: Our 50 States (Pt 2)

Check, Please! DC (Ep 4)

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Finding Your Roots, Season 4 (Ep 6 of 10. Black Like Me)

The Vietnam War (Part 7 of 10. The Veneer of Civilization) (June 1968-May 1969)

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Nature: The Cheetah Children

NOVA: Killer Floods

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The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Series 4: In the Guise of Death

Jack Irish (series, Pts 5 & 6 of 6) (to 11:30pm)

Fri

Washington Week

Great Performances: In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams

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Midsomer Murders, Series 12: The Glitch (Pt 2 of 2)

The WETA Movie: West Side Story (to 11:31pm)

Sun

The Durrells in Corfu, Series 2 on Masterpiece (Pt 5 of 6)

Poldark, Series 3 on Masterpiece (Pt 7 of 8) The Collection on Masterpiece (Pt 6 of 7)

Mon

Antiques Roadshow: Junk in the Trunk 7

Check, Please! DC (Ep 5)

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Finding Your Roots, Season 4 (Ep 7 of 10. Children of the Revolution)

The Vietnam War (Part 8 of 10. The History of the World) (April 1969-May 1970)

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A Year in Space

Beyond a Year in Space

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The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Series IV: The Seed of Cunning

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Series IV: The Word of God

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Washington Week

Great Performances: Indecent (to 11:30pm)

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Midsomer Murders, Series 12: Small Mercies

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The Durrells in Corfu, Series 2 on Masterpiece (Pt 6 of 6)

Mon

David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

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Finding Your Roots, Season 4 (Ep 8 of 10. Relatives We Never Knew We Had)

The Vietnam War (Part 9 of 10. A Disrespectful Loyalty) (May 1970-March 1973)

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Nature: Nature’s Miniature Miracles

NOVA: Extreme Animal Weapons

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JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

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Washington Week

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Great Performances: Hitman: David Foster and Friends

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

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(from 2:30pm) Africa’s Great Civilizations (with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Pts 1-3 of 3)

Victoria Returns

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American Masters: This Is Bob Hope

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The Vietnam War (Part 10 of 10. The Weight of Memory) (March 1973-Onward)

Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD (to 11:30pm)

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Great Performances: Hitman: David Foster and Friends

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

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Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You

My Music: Johnny Mathis: Wonderful, Wonderful (to 12m)

Check, Please! DC (Ep 4)

Check, Please! DC (Ep 5)

Frontline: Putin’s Revenge (Pt 2)

Jack Irish (series, Pts 3 & 4 of 6) (to 11:30pm)

Great Performances: Noel Coward’s Present Laughter (to 11:30pm)

WETA Arts

Neighborhood Eats (Episode 2)

The VA and the Human Cost of War

Independent Lens: Chasing Trane (to 12m)

Frontline: Business of Disaster

Neighborhood Eats (Episode 2)

W. Shatner Presents: Chaos on the Bridge (to 11:30pm)

POV: Almost Sunrise (to 12m)

NOVA: First Man on the Moon

The WETA Movie: The Great Escape (to 12:30am)

Poldark, Series 3 on Masterpiece (Pt 8 of 8) The Collection on Masterpiece (Pt 7 of 7) Check, Please! DC (Ep 6)

Independent Lens: Shadow World (to 11:30pm)

Frontline: Poor Kids

Andrea Bocelli: Landmarks Live in Concert: A Great Performances Special

Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD

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PBS NewsHour airs weeknights at 7 p.m.

My Music: Johnny Mathis: Wonderful, Wonderful (to 12m)

JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala (to 12m)

JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

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Charlie Rose airs late weeknights (check listings)

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Check, Please! DC (Ep 3)

NOVA: Killer Hurricanes

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Nature: H Is for Hawk: A New Chapter

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WETA TV 26 & WETA HD November simulcast primetime listings, plus weekends for WETA TV 26

• Programming on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD is exactly the same — simulcast — Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. through Charlie Rose, and weekend evenings, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11:30 a.m. Sundays. • Please note that Saturday daytime listings that follow are for WETA TV 26 only unless otherwise indicated. For complete 24-hour schedules of programs on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD, visit weta.org/tv. • The weeknight primetime schedule on WETA TV 26 often repeats the next weekday afternoon on WETA TV 26. • WETA TV 26 is devoted to children’s programming 5 a.m.–noon weekdays and 6–9 a.m. Sundays. For 24 hours of children’s programming each day, tune in to the WETA Kids channel. See page 13 for schedule information. Program Key ■ — WETA productions, co-productions or presentations. {DVI} — Descriptive Video Service. R — Aired within the month. Listings are accurate as of press time. For late-breaking program updates, call 703-998-2724 or visit weta.org/tv.

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — A new WETA TV 26 production offers an unfiltered look at the Greater Washington restaurant scene via a panel of citizen reviewers that shares favorite eateries and dining experiences. Rose Previte, owner of Compass Rose restaurant in Washington, D.C., hosts. Episode 3. Guest reviewer selections explore farm-to-table fare in D.C.’s West End; classic Maryland crabs at the water’s edge, and a Burmese spice adventure in Sterling, Virginia. Repeats Thur 11/2, 5:30pm; Fri 11/3, 8:30pm; Sat 11/4, 5:30pm; Sun 11/5, 3pm; Mon 11/6, 2:30pm; Tue 11/7, 5:30pm; Wed 11/8, 2pm 8:30 NATURE: H IS FOR HAWK: A NEW CHAPTER — Helen Macdonald’s best-selling book “H Is for Hawk” told the saga of a grieving daughter who found healing in training a goshawk. Now she digs deeper into the world of these raptors by following a family in the wild and raising a goshawk of her own. {DVI} Repeats Thur 11/2, 4:30pm 9:30 NOVA: KILLER HURRICANES — Follow a team of experts investigating the Great Hurricane of 1780 that killed more people than any other Caribbean hurricane. Discover what made the storm so deadly and whether mega-storms are more likely to strike in our rapidly changing climate. {DVI} Repeats Thur 11/2, 3:30pm 10:30 FRONTLINE: PUTIN’S REVENGE (PART 2) — Frontline explores how the U.S. struggled to confront Vladimir Putin over Russian involvement in the 2016 election. The film investigates how revenge may have motivated Putin to target American democracy, and the U.S. responses under Presidents Obama and Trump. 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

2 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE INSPECTOR LYNLEY MYSTERIES, SERIES 4: IN DIVINE PROPORTION — Scotland Yard sleuths Lynley and Havers (Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small) probe murder cases in contemporary England. In Divine Proportion. The duo investigates a shotgun murder, unraveling the secrets of a rural village. Repeats Fri 11/3, 1pm 9:30 JACK IRISH — Guy Pearce and Marta Dusseldorp star. Part 3 of 6. Jack’s investigation leads him to get close to a mega-church pastor, but Linda and her team fall into a trap. Part 4 of 6. A tense night in a Philippines jungle results in a discovery for Linda and Orton. Jack becomes concerned for Sarah’s well-being following news about Tina. Repeats Fri 11/3, 2:30pm & 3:30pm 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

3 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, join moderator Robert Costa for a robust roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories emanating from the nation’s capital. Repeats Sat 11/4, 6:30pm

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CHECK, PLEASE! DC A WETA TV 26 PRODUCTION Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Check, Please! DC, a new WETA TV 26 series that presents reviews of local restaurants by Greater Washington diners, features four more episodes in November. Restaurateur Rose Previte hosts.

8:30 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — Episode 3. See the November 1, 8 p.m. listing. R 9:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOEL COWARD’S PRESENT LAUGHTER — Tony Award-winner Kevin Kline stars in Noel Coward’s backstage comedy about a selfobsessed actor in a midlife crisis amidst fawning ingenues, crazed playwrights, and unexpected twists. Kate Burton, Kristine Nielsen and Cobie Smulders co-star. 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE: THE WEEK 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

4 Saturday ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-6PM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6AM NEW SCANDINAVIAN COOKING 6:30 CHEF JOHN BESH’S NEW ORLEANS 7:00 CIAO ITALIA 7:30 HUBERT KELLER: SECRETS OF A CHEF 8:00 JOANNE WEIR’S COOKING CONFIDENCE 8:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE 9:00 GLOBE TREKKER 10:00 THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR 11:00 A CHEF’S LIFE 11:30 PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE 12N THE MIND OF A CHEF 12:30 SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS 1:00 BAKING WITH JULIA 1:30 LIDIA’S KITCHEN 2:00 IN JULIA’S KITCHEN WITH MASTER CHEFS 2:30 JACQUES PÉPIN: MORE FAST FOOD MY WAY! 3:00 MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL 3:30 MARTHA BAKES 4:00 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN 4:30 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED 5:00 CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET TELEVISION 5:30 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — Episode 3. R

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Sundays at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Poldark, Series 3 on Masterpiece, starring Aiden Turner, continues, preceded by family drama The Durrells in Corfu, Series 2 at 8 p.m. and followed by postwar-Paris mystery The Collection at 10 p.m.

ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-11:30AM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6AM-9AM WETA KIDS PROGRAMMING 9:00 WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLE 9:30 TO THE CONTRARY WITH BONNIE ERBE 10:00 THIS IS AMERICA AND THE WORLD WITH DENNIS WHOLEY 10:30 DEFENSE NEWS WEEKLY 11:00 THE OPEN MIND SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 11:30AM-11:30PM: 11:30 THE WETA MOVIE: HELLO, DOLLY! — (2:10) R 2:00 NEIGHBORHOOD EATS — A May 2017 WETA TV 26 special, a companion to the WETA Neighborhoods series, features culinary highlights from Washington D.C. areas Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Anacostia and Capitol Hill, spotlighting a vibrant collection of restaurants, cafes and chefs that are proud to call themselves local. 2:30 ARTICULATE WITH JIM COTTER, SERIES 2 — Hosted by journalist Jim Cotter, the Emmy Award-winning magazine show highlights how our shared humanity is expressed through arts and culture. Episode 1. 3:00 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — Episode 3. R 3:30 FINDING YOUR ROOTS, SEASON 4 — Episode 5 of 10. Immigrant Nation. (Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd and John Turturro.) R 3:30 GLOBE TREKKER: HAWAII 5:30 SCI-TECH NOW 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 THE DAVID RUBENSTEIN SHOW: PEER-TO-PEER CONVERSATIONS — In a Bloomberg Media series, renowned Washington, D.C.-based financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein talks to leaders to uncover their stories and their path to success, exploring the personal and professional choices of the most

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: OUR 50 STATES — Part 2. Travel across America — and back in time — with appraisals from all 50 states. Repeats Tue 11/7, 1:30pm; Wed 11/8, 1pm 9:00 THE VA AND THE HUMAN COST OF WAR — Created by veterans advocate Lois Pope and filmmaker Ric Burns, this new documentary explores the history of the Department of Veterans Affairs, from the troubled beginnings of the Veterans Bureau of the 1920s to the modern VA system. Learn details of this vast, crucial American institution: its successes, failures and need for reforms. Repeats Tue 11/7, 2:30pm 10:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: CHASING TRANE: THE JOHN COLTRANE DOCUMENTARY — Explore the life and music of jazz great John Coltrane, from his childhood in the South to his years with Miles Davis to his tenure as leader of one of jazz’s most revered quartets. Denzel Washington speaks the words of Coltrane. 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM-12:30AM: 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK — R 7:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES 7 8:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 12: THE GLITCH, PT. 1 — DCI Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and DS Jones (Jason Hughes) investigate crimes in the fictional English county of Midsomer. The Glitch, Pt 1. A maverick scientist has discovered a fatal flaw in prevailing electromagnetic theory. His ideas are denounced by both his peers in Christchurch College Oxford, and by the businessman who has funded research and development of a new worldwide system for controlling air traffic. It seems that academic and business interests are willing to collude in murder. 9:00 THE WETA MOVIE: HELLO, DOLLY! — Glittering stage numbers showcase Barbra Streisand as Dolly Levy, a New York matchmaker who can find a mate for anyone but herself. Determined to marry wealthy Yonkers grain merchant Horace Vandergelder (Walter Matthau), she sets about wooing him. Michael Crawford co-stars. Gene Kelly directed the 1969 musical, set in circa-1900 New York. (2:10) Repeats Sun 11/5, 11:30am 11:30 INDEPENDENT LENS: HAPPINESS — How will the arrival of television affect a young Bhutanese child isolated from commerce, materialism and celebrity in a village perched high in the Himalayas? In 2012, the world comes to him when his community is connected to electricity — and TV. (60 min.)

influential people in business. Repeats Mon 11/6, 1pm; Thur 11/9, 3pm 7:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 9: VIXEN’S RUN, PT. 2 — Wealthy, eccentric, obese aristocrat Freddy Butler (Joss Ackland) drops dead after gathering all three of his wives at his hall. Although his death is revealed to have been from natural causes, the case is far from simple when, soon after, his solicitor is killed in a house fire. Repeats Mon 11/6, 2pm 8:00 THE DURRELLS IN CORFU, SERIES 2 ON MASTERPIECE — Keeley Hawes stars as a plucky widowed mother in the further adventures of an eccentric English family on a Greek isle in the 1930s. Part 4 of 6. Larry is back home recovering from the mumps; and Aunt Hermione arrives with a spiritualist friend who promises to get in touch with Louisa’s late husband. Repeats Mon 11/6, 3pm 9:00 POLDARK, SERIES 3 ON MASTERPIECE — The new season of the drama, starring Aidan Turner as charismatic Ross Poldark, and Eleanor Tomlinson as his remarkable partner Demelza, takes Poldark to revolutionary France. Part 6 of 8. Rev. Whitworth puts Morwenna through the tortures of the damned. Aunt Agatha and George cross swords in their deadliest match yet. Demelza has an admirer who owes his life to Ross. Repeats Mon 11/6, 4pm 10:00 THE COLLECTION ON MASTERPIECE — In post-World War II, Paul Sabine is restoring Paris as the fashion capital of the world. His dresses are a sensation, and only his shady past and an inconvenient corpse block his way to success. Richard Coyle, Mamie Gummer and Tom Riley star. Part 5 of 7. On a weekend at his partner’s chateau, Paul expels unwelcome guests. Charlotte makes her move. Nina shames Billy. Claude chastens Caesar. Back in Paris, Victor meets Dominique and tragedy ensues. Repeats Mon 11/6, 5pm 11:00 FILM SCHOOL SHORTS

FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 4 A WETA CO-PRODUCTION Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Ancestry series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season Four, a WETA co-production, continues, exploring more genealogies. Above: Gates with journalist Suzanne Malveaux on set.

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THE VIETNAM WAR A WETA CO-PRODUCTION Tuesdays at 9 p.m. (8 p.m. on Nov. 28) on WETA TV 26/HD The Vietnam War, the 10-part film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, continues in encore airings. The WETA co-production tells the epic story of the war and the era, featuring testimony from American and Vietnamese witnesses on all sides of the conflict.

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7 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 4 — In a co-production with WETA, Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of popular figures. Episode 6 of 10. Black Like Me. Bryant Gumbel, Tonya Lewis-Lee and Suzanne Malveaux discover a tapestry of the unexpected in their ancestry, revealing slaves and free people of color, Civil War legacies and forgotten European origins. Repeats Wed 11/8, 3pm; Sun 11/12, 3:30pm 9:00 THE VIETNAM WAR — Ken Burns and Lynn Novick tell the epic story of the war in a series co-produced by WETA and Florentine Films. Part 7 of 10. The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969). With the country at odds over the war, draft-age Americans face wrenching choices. After chaos roils the Democratic Convention, Nixon narrowly wins the presidency. In Vietnam, soldiers on all sides witness terrible savagery and unflinching courage. Repeats Wed 11/8, 4pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

8 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — A new WETA TV 26 production offers an unfiltered look at the Greater Washington restaurant scene via a panel of citizen reviewers. Rose Previte hosts. Episode 4. Dining gems come in all sizes and locations. Guest reviewer selections include a French bistro on Capitol Hill; fast-casual Greek delights in Falls Church, Virginia; and a brewpub/ kitchen in Shaw. Repeats Thur 11/9, 5:30pm; Fri 11/10, 8:30pm; Sat 11/11, 5:30pm; Sun 11/12, 3pm; Mon 11/13, 2:30pm; Tue 11/14, 5:30pm 8:30 NATURE: THE CHEETAH CHILDREN — For nearly two years in the forested hills of Zimbabwe, wildlife cameraman Kim Wolhuter shadowed a wild cheetah family on foot to reveal in intimate detail the cubs’ remarkable journey to adulthood and their mother’s dedication in raising them. {DVI} Repeats Thur 11/9, 4:30pm 9:30 NOVA: KILLER FLOODS — Uncover geologic fingerprints of colossal floods that violently reshaped the ancient world. Follow geologists around the globe as they reconstruct catastrophic Ice Age floods. {DVI} Repeats Thur 11/9, 3:30pm 10:30 FRONTLINE: BUSINESS OF DISASTER — Disasters are big business; a Frontline investigation with NPR explores who profits when disaster strikes. The film focuses on Superstorm Sandy: the thousands still not home, the agencies that were supposed to help, and the companies that made millions. 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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10 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, join moderator Robert Costa for a robust roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories emanating from the nation’s capital. Repeats Sat 11/11, 6:30pm 8:30 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — Episode 4. See the November 8, 8 p.m. listing. R 9:00 WETA ARTS — On the WETA TV 26 arts magazine, in a visit to the Newseum, critically-acclaimed artist Ai Weiwei discusses his new documentary on the global refugee crisis, Human Flow, and artistic freedom of speech; a photojournalist captures everyday moments around the world; an arts organization connects generations through music education; and the landmark exhibition “Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting” at the National Gallery of Art showcases the rivalries and achievements of 17th-century Dutch painters. Repeats Sun 11/12, 2pm; Tue 11/14, 5pm; Thur 11/16, 5:30pm 9:30 GREAT PERFORMANCES: IN THE HEIGHTS: CHASING BROADWAY DREAMS — Follow a group of talented young creators led by composer-lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda as they produce an original musical — a Latinand hip-hop-infused story of a neighborhood and the first-generation Americans who call it home. 10:30 WILLIAM SHATNER PRESENTS: CHAOS ON THE BRIDGE — The series Star Trek: The Next Generation was adored by fans around the world, but the path to becoming a classic was anything but simple. William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the original 1960s series, takes viewers inside the tumultuous creation of the 1986 relaunch. 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE: THE WEEK 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

11 Saturday O N WETA TV 26, 6AM-6PM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6 AM-5:30PM See the Saturday, November 4 listings. 5:30 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — Episode 4. R S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM-1AM: 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK — R 7:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES 7 8:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 12: THE GLITCH, PT. 2 — See the November 4, 8 p.m. listing.

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8:00 THE INSPECTOR LYNLEY MYSTERIES, SERIES 4: IN THE GUISE OF DEATH — A hanging near Lynley’s family estate draws Scotland Yard sleuths Lynley and Havers (Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small) into the world of horse breeding and leads Lynley to consider his future with the police. Repeats Fri 11/10, 1pm 9:30 JACK IRISH — Part 5 of 6. Jack struggles to recuperate and his mind increasingly turns towards Rob Shand. Back in Manila, Linda is abducted. Longmore refuses to act against the church, leaving Jack alone to fight for Sarah. Part 6 of 6. Jack is now on the run from both the police and members of Via Crucis. Terrified yet resolved, Linda finally comes face to face with her captor. Repeats Fri 11/10, 2:30pm & 3:30pm 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

Wednesday, November 8 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Nature: The Cheetah Children follows a cheetah mother and her cubs in Zimbabwe as they struggle to survive in the wild.

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10:00 POV: ALMOST SUNRISE — In an attempt to put haunting combat experiences behind them, two friends embark on a 2,700-mile trek on foot across America. The film captures a portrait of hope, potential and possibilities. 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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14 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 4 — In a co-production with WETA, Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of popular figures. Episode 7 of 10. Children of the Revolution. Lupita Nyong’o, Carmelo Anthony and Ana Navarro investigate the political choices of their fathers, discovering sometimes unexpected heritage as they trace their ancestry further back. Repeats Wed 11/15, 3pm; Sun 11/19, 3:30pm 9:00 THE VIETNAM WAR — Ken Burns and Lynn Novick tell the epic story of the war in a series co-produced by WETA and Florentine Films. Part 8 of 10. The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970). When troop withdrawals begin, American soldiers left in Vietnam ask what they are fighting for. News breaks of a shocking massacre at My Lai, and questions grow about the war’s rectitude. The Cambodia invasion sparks large protests, with tragic consequences. Repeats Wed 11/15, 4pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

Saturday, November 11 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD The WETA Movie presents 1961 Best Picture-winner West Side Story, starring Natalie Wood as Maria and Richard Beymer as Tony. The Nov. 18 feature is The Great Escape, starring Steve McQueen.

9:00 THE WETA MOVIE: WEST SIDE STORY — Winner of 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, the 1961 musical directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise sets the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet in gang-ridden slums of 1950s New York. Natalie Wood, George Chakris and Richard Beymer star; music is by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. (2:31) Repeats Sun 11/12, 11:30am 11:31 INDEPENDENT LENS: THE WITNESS — A film spotlights the 1964 stabbing murder of Kitty Genovese in Queens, New York, in a crime that defined an era. Soon after the killing, the media asserted that 38 neighbors watched but did nothing to help. This film follows efforts of Kitty’s brother as he re-examines his sister’s life and death. (90 min.)

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13 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: JUNK IN THE TRUNK 7 — Repeats Tue 11/14, 1:30pm; Wed 11/15, 1pm 9:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: JUNK IN THE TRUNK 3 — Repeats Tue 11/14, 2:30pm; Wed 11/15, 2pm

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O N WETA TV 26, 6AM-11:30AM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6 AM-11:30AM See the Sunday, November 5 listings. S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 11:30AM-11:30PM: 11:30 THE WETA MOVIE: WEST SIDE STORY — (2:31) R 2:01 WETA ARTS — R 2:30 ARTICULATE WITH JIM COTTER, SERIES 2 — Ep. 2. 3:00 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — Episode 4. R 3:30 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 4 — Episode 6 of 10. Black Like Me. (Bryant Gumbel, Tonya Lewis-Lee and Suzanne Malveaux.) R 4:30 GLOBE TREKKER FOOD HOUR: PROVENCE, FRANCE 5:30 SCI-TECH NOW 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 THE DAVID RUBENSTEIN SHOW: PEER-TO-PEER CONVERSATIONS — Repeats Mon 11/13, 1pm; Thur 11/16, 3pm 7:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 9: DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN, PT. 1 — Blackmail, revenge and murder strike again in Midsomer. Barnaby has plenty of suspects with motives but no real proof. His investigations take him beyond Midsomer to the seaside. The real evidence, however, rests much closer to home. Julia McKenzie guest stars. Repeats Mon 11/13, 1:30pm 8:00 THE DURRELLS IN CORFU, SERIES 2 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 5 of 6. Vasilia makes the least-romantic proposal in history. Spiro and Hugh organize a “friendly” cricket match between Greeks and English. Gerry tames a hawk. Repeats Mon 11/13, 3pm 9:00 POLDARK, SERIES 3 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 7 of 8. Morwenna gives birth and plunges into despair. George triumphs, but the ground collapses under his relationship with Elizabeth. Ross and Demelza bare their souls. Repeats Mon 11/13, 4pm 10:00 THE COLLECTION ON MASTERPIECE — Part 6 of 7. While Dominique is in recovery, Charlotte courts Claude for her renegade fashion house. Nina tells Claude the truth. Marianne reluctantly reveals the past. The inspector spots a crucial clue. Repeats Mon 11/13, 5pm 11:00 FILM SCHOOL SHORTS

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — A new WETA TV 26 production offers an unfiltered look at the Greater Washington restaurant scene via a panel of citizen reviewers. Rose Previte hosts. Episode 5. Guest reviewer selections include a Laotian “jungle” menu in Columbia Heights; crispy Neapolitan pizza in Vienna, Virginia; and the essence of the Dominican Republic in Northwest. Repeats Thur 11/16, 2pm; Fri 11/17, 8:30pm; Sat 11/18, 5:30pm; Sun 11/19, 3pm; Mon 11/20, 2:30pm; Wed 11/22, 2:30pm 8:30 NEIGHBORHOOD EATS — A second episode of the WETA TV 26 Neighborhood Eats series premieres, featuring culinary highlights of Greater Washington areas Adams Morgan/Mt. Pleasant; Southwest D.C.; Del Ray in Alexandria, Virginia; and Silver Spring, Maryland. The series discovers a vibrant collection of restaurants, cafes and chefs that are proud to call themselves local. Repeats Thur 11/16, 2:30pm; Fri 11/17, 9pm; Sun 11/19, 2:30pm; Wed 11/22, 2pm 9:00 A YEAR IN SPACE — Follow astronaut Scott Kelly’s record-breaking 12-month mission on the International Space Station, from launch to March 2016 landing, as NASA charts the effects of long-duration spaceflight by comparing him to his identical twin on Earth, astronaut Mark Kelly. {DVI} Repeats Thur 11/16, 4:30pm

NEIGHBORHOOD EATS—New Episode! A WETA TV 26 PRODUCTION Wednesday, November 15 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD WETA TV 26 series Neighborhood Eats presents a new episode, visiting more culinary hotspots in Greater Washington to spotlight establishments in Adams Morgan/Mount Pleasant; Southwest D.C.; Del Ray in Alexandria, Virginia; and Silver Spring, Maryland. Above: Station 4 in Southwest; Chef Mehdi Lahlou with server.

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9:30 THE WETA MOVIE: THE GREAT ESCAPE — Steve McQueen leads an all-star cast in John Sturges’ 1963 adventure film that blends a true-life World War II prison camp saga and Hollywood’s gift for storytelling into a bravura, blockbuster film. In the film, Allied soldiers tunnel out of a Nazi camp. Co-starring are James Garner, Charles Bronson, Richard Attenborough, James Coburn, and Donald Pleasence. (2:48) Repeats Sun 11/19, 11:30am

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Wednesday, November 15 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Beyond a Year in Space follows up on the return of astronaut Scott Kelly to Earth after an extended mission and introduces the next generation of astronauts training for deep space travel.

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10:00 BEYOND A YEAR IN SPACE — Picking up where the first film left off — Scott Kelly’s last day in space and return to Earth — a new program introduces the next generation of astronauts training to leave Earth’s orbit and travel into deep space. {DVI} 11:00 NOVA: FIRST MAN ON THE MOON — View an intimate portrait of an unassuming American hero, Neil Armstrong, whose rare combination of talent, luck and experience led to a successful command of Apollo 11. {DVI} Repeats Thur 11/16, 3:30pm 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

16 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE INSPECTOR LYNLEY MYSTERIES, SERIES 4: THE SEED OF CUNNING — A body found floating in the Thames leads Scotland Yard sleuths Lynley and Havers (Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small) to investigate suspects in the lofty corridors of political power. Repeats Fri 11/17, 1pm 9:30 THE INSPECTOR LYNLEY MYSTERIES, SERIES 4: THE WORD OF GOD — The discovery of a body frozen inside a meat truck takes Lynley and Havers into the world of struggling immigrants. Repeats Fri 11/17, 2:30pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

17 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, join moderator Robert Costa for a robust roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories emanating from the nation’s capital. Repeats Sat 11/18, 6:30pm 8:30 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — Episode 5. See Nov. 15, 8 p.m. 9:00 NEIGHBORHOOD EATS — See Nov. 15, 8:30 p.m. R 9:30 GREAT PERFORMANCES: INDECENT — See Paula Vogel’s Tony Award-winner inspired by the true story of the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s “God of Vengeance.” The play with music looks at an explosive moment in theatrical history. 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE: THE WEEK 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

O N WETA TV 26, 6AM-11:30AM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6 AM-11:30AM See the Sunday, November 5 listings. S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 11:30AM-11:30PM: 11:30 THE WETA MOVIE: THE GREAT ESCAPE — (2:48) R 2:30 NEIGHBORHOOD EATS — See Nov. 15, 8:30 p.m. R 3:00 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — Episode 5. R 3:30 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 4 — Episode 7 of 10. Children of the Revolution. (Lupita Nyong’o, Carmelo Anthony and Ana Navarro.) R 4:30 GLOBE TREKKER: TOUGH BOATS: THE NILE, EGYPT 5:30 SCI-TECH NOW 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 THE DAVID RUBENSTEIN SHOW: PEER-TO-PEER CONVERSATIONS — Repeats Mon 11/20, 1pm; Tue 11/21, 3pm 7:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 9: DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN, PT. 2 — See the November 12, 7 p.m. listing. Repeats Mon 11/20, 1:30pm 8:00 THE DURRELLS IN CORFU, SERIES 2 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 6 of 6. With two women in labor plus a stabbing victim, Dr. Petrides has his hands full. Louisa, Leslie, and Spiro come to the rescue. Gerry’s otter is also giving birth. Repeats Mon 11/20, 3pm 9:00 POLDARK, SERIES 3 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 8 of 8. Elizabeth turns the tables on George. Rev. Whitworth is checkmated. Demelza and Lt. Armitage reveal their true feelings. Poldark makes a vow. Repeats Mon 11/20, 4pm 10:00 THE COLLECTION ON MASTERPIECE — Part 7 of 7. Nina is torn between Claude, Billy and the baby she gave up for adoption. Charlotte’s new business venture hits the rocks. Amid a glittering celebration of high fashion, Inspector Bompard makes a surprise appearance. Repeats Mon 11/20, 5pm 11:00 FILM SCHOOL SHORTS

20 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 DAVID LETTERMAN: THE KENNEDY CENTER MARK TWAIN PRIZE — The annual special, a co-production of WETA, CoMedia, Mark Krantz Productions, Cappy Productions, and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, this year celebrates popular comedian and longtime late-night talk show host David Letterman, the latest recipient of The Kennedy Center

O N WETA TV 26, 6AM-6PM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6 AM-5:30PM See the Saturday, November 4 listings. 5:30 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — Episode 5. R S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM-12:30AM: 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK — R 7:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES 7 — Series 7 restarts. 8:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 12: SMALL MERCIES — Parts 1 & 2 of 2. Little Worthy is a pretty village whose economy has long depended on the tourist trade — in particular on the attractions of its miniature model village and an annual river raft race. But times are tough and the village is in decline even before the first victim is found pegged and bound like Gulliver in Lilliput. Olivia Colman guest stars.

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DAVID LETTERMAN: THE KENNEDY CENTER MARK TWAIN PRIZE A WETA CO-PRODUCTION Monday, November 20 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, a WETA co-production, captures the proceedings as the comedian and TV icon receives the award for American humor amid tributes from celebrity friends. Above: Letterman with Emmys, Late Show, 2002.

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animal has some kind of weapon, whether claws or horns, fangs or stings. But why are some armaments huge and extreme, far beyond any practical need? {DVI} 10:30 FRONTLINE: POOR KIDS — Frontline presents an intimate portrait of the economic crisis, told through kids growing up in the Midwest. The film revisits three families hit hard by the last recession and finds them still struggling — and explores what poverty means to children and to the country. 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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Wednesday, November 22 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Nature: Nature’s Miniature Miracles explores the notion that great things come in small packages, spotlighting creatures that are diminutive yet remarkable. Above: A foot-flagging frog.

21 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 4 — In a co-production with WETA, Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of popular figures. Episode 8 of 10. Relatives We Never Knew We Had. Actors Tea Leoni and Gaby Hoffmann’s lives have been shaped by family mysteries. They are introduced to the identities and life stories of their biological ancestors, thanks to DNA detective work. Repeats Wed 11/22, 3pm 9:00 THE VIETNAM WAR — Ken Burns and Lynn Novick tell the epic story of the war in a series co-produced by WETA and Florentine Films. Part 9 of 10. A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973). South Vietnamese forces fighting on their own suffer a terrible defeat in Laos. After being re-elected in a landslide, Nixon strikes a peace deal with Hanoi that allows American prisoners of war finally to come home — to a bitterly divided country. Repeats Wed 11/22, 4pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

22 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — A new WETA TV 26 production offers an unfiltered look at the Greater Washington restaurant scene via a panel of citizen reviewers. Rose Previte hosts. Episode 6. Discover a new favorite around the corner or as a destination drive. Guest reviewer selections highlight Hawaiian fare in Arlington, Virginia; seasonal American cuisine in an Annapolis, Maryland, bungalow, and modern Indian in Penn Quarter downtown. 8:30 NATURE: NATURE’S MINIATURE MIRACLES — Great things come in small packages. This film tells the epic survival stories of the world’s smallest animals, from a tiny sengi, the “cheetah” of the shrew world, to a small shark that walks on land. {DVI} 9:30 NOVA: EXTREME ANIMAL WEAPONS — Explore the secrets that underlie nature’s battleground. Every

24 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, join moderator Robert Costa for a robust roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories emanating from the nation’s capital. 8:30 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — Psychiatrist, neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen offers advice on how to supercharge your memory and remember what matters most to you. Amen identifies major risk factors that destroy the brain, and shares his mnemonic to help people remember them. Repeats Sat 11/25, 9am; Sun 11/26, midnight; Tue 11/28, 10pm; Thur 11/30, 1pm 10:00 MY MUSIC: JOHNNY MATHIS: WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL — Perennially popular singer Johnny Mathis, the voice of romance for more than two generations, celebrated his fiftieth year as a recording artist with a gala concert performance in October 2006 at the Tropicana Resort Showroom in Atlantic City. This program includes Mathis’ most memorable hits as well as vintage television clips of the artist from the 1950s through the 1990s. Repeats Mon 11/27, 4pm; Thur 11/30, 10pm 12M MINDFULNESS GOES MAINSTREAM — Explore the transformative power of mindfulness meditation — now embraced by millions of ordinary people — through expert opinions and interviews that include singer Jewel, clothing designer Eileen Fisher and UMASS Center for Meditation’s Jon Kabat-Zinn. 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. From the stage of The John F. Kennedy Center, a star-studded lineup salutes the achievements of the iconic television figure. Repeats Tue 11/21, 1:30pm, 4:30pm 9:30 INDEPENDENT LENS: SHADOW WORLD — Discover the shocking reality of the global arms trade through the stories of those who perpetrate and investigate this shadow economy. 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 JFK: THE LOST INAUGURAL GALA — Enjoy performances from Frank Sinatra, Ethel Merman, Harry Belafonte, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Gene Kelly and more in this presidential gala event taped in Washington, D.C. at the National Armory in 1961 but not broadcast on television. Repeats Sat 11/25, 4:30pm; Sun 11/26, 10:30pm; Mon 11/27, 9:30pm; Tue 11/28, 4:30pm; Wed 11/29, 2:30pm, 11pm 9:30 ANDREA BOCELLI: LANDMARKS IN CONCERT: A GREAT PERFORMANCES SPECIAL — Hear the international superstar, special guests and conductor Zubin Mehta in a once-in-a-lifetime concert at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. Join host Chad Smith and Bocelli for tours of the tenor’s Tuscan villa and the city of Florence. Repeats Fri 11/24, 4:30pm; Mon 11/27, 1pm; Tue 11/28, 11:30pm 11:00 YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

25 Saturday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1AM: 6AM FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE — The New York Times best-selling author of “Aging Backwards” addresses the topic of chronic pain and offers a new approach to pain management. 7:30 VISIONS OF EUROPE — Soar above the wonders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Greece in this sweeping

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aerial tour. With stunning visuals set to classical music from each region, the film spotlights iconic landscapes. 9AM MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 11AM RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS — Travel expert Rick Steves explores how diverse European cultures celebrate Christmas — in locations from England to Norway, Burgundy to Bavaria, and Rome to the Swiss Alps. Repeats Sun 11/26, 7am 1PM LIBERA: ANGELS SING CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND — The iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh, Ireland, is the setting for a performance of traditional Christmas carols by the acclaimed boy choir, Libera, accompanied by a small Irish string and wind ensemble. Libera’s unique sound has its roots in ancient monastic and Celtic tonalities. 2:30 RIC EDELMAN’S THE TRUTH ABOUT RETIREMENT — Financial advisor Ric Edelman — host of the television series The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman — provides an action plan that people can use to help ensure a fiscally secure retirement. With a focus on the new Social Security laws that took effect in the beginning of 2016, Edelman conveys the strategies that viewers of all ages need to plan their retirement and he covers investment strategies and estate planning. Repeats Wed 11/29, 4pm 4:30 JFK: THE LOST INAUGURAL GALA — R 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 VICTOR BORGE: 100 YEARS OF MUSIC & LAUGHTER — A special narrated by Rita Rudner features Borge’s funniest and most memorable skits from his eightdecades-long career in comedy, which blended oneliners, falls and double takes with masterful piano variations. Repeats Sun 11/26, 1pm; Mon 11/27, 2:30pm; Thur 11/30, 2:30pm 8:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: HITMAN: DAVID FOSTER AND FRIENDS — In celebration of songwriter, producer and maestro-to-the-stars David Foster — who has won 14 Grammy Awards and a host of other accolades — an array of musical artists gathered for a one-night-only concert in Las Vegas: Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Boz Skaggs, Kenny G and many others joined in the celebration, which featured a special performance by Céline Dion. Repeats Tue 11/28, 1pm; Wed 11/29, 8pm; Thur 11/30, 4pm 10:00 CIRQUE DREAM HOLIDAZE — A special holiday stage extravaganza features hundreds of imaginative costumes, world-class astonishing acts — soaring acrobatics, gravity-defying feats, elaborate production numbers and mesmerizing illusions — original music and seasonal favorites, with snowmen, penguins, angels, reindeer, toy soldiers, gingerbread men, ornaments and Santa. Repeats Wed 11/29, 10pm; Thur 11/30, midnight 11:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: THE MOODY BLUES: DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED LIVE — Since the 1960s, the rock band The Moody Blues has scored hits with inspiring anthems such as “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon” and “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band).” Great Performances captures the group in performance in Toronto during their 2017 world tour, playing the entire “Days of Future Passed” album in its entirety. (2 hrs.)

26 Sunday S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1:30AM: 6AM EASY YOGA: THE SECRET TO STRENGTH AND BALANCE WITH PEGGY CAPPY — Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age, who wants to increase strength and mobility. Peggy Cappy shows how yoga poses can increase range of motion, improve awareness of the body, help prevent bone loss and keep metabolism running efficiently. 7AM RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS — R 9AM EAT TO LIVE WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, MD — The author and physician offers counsel about how to lose weight and lower blood pressure and cholesterol without drugs. Repeats Mon 11/27, 11pm 10:30 DEFENSE NEWS WEEKLY 11AM SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — See the Thursday, November 30, 8 p.m. listing. 1PM VICTOR BORGE: 100 YEARS OF MUSIC & LAUGHTER — R 2:30 AFRICA’S GREAT CIVILIZATIONS — Beginning with Africa’s ancient history as the cradle of mankind, this documentary series — a WETA co-production that premiered in February and March 2017 — features Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. bringing to life epic stories of both little-known and celebrated African

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8:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: HITMAN: DAVID FOSTER AND FRIENDS — See the November 25, 8 p.m. listing. R 10:00 CIRQUE DREAM HOLIDAZE — R 11:00 JFK: THE LOST INAUGURAL GALA — R 12:30AM VICTORIA RETURNS — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — In a program taped at American University, the personal finance expert presents advice on a broad set of financial issues, including: how to invest; whether to buy or rent a home; saving for retirement; what kind of life insurance to buy; wills and trusts; student loans and more. 10:00 MY MUSIC: JOHNNY MATHIS: WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL — R 12M CIRQUE DREAM HOLIDAZE — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

AFRICA’S GREAT CIVILIZATIONS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. A WETA CO-PRODUCTION Sunday, November 26, 2:30-10 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Africa’s Great Civilizations with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. presents, from an African perspective, a sweeping history of Africa from the dawn of humankind to the colonial era. The WETA co-production airs in three back-to-back episodes on November 26. Above: Gates at Cotonuo’s Dantokpa Market in the African nation of Benin.

kingdoms and cultures. Airing back to back are Part 1 of 3. Origins; Part 2 of 3. Cities of Gold; and Part 3 of 3. Commerce and the Clash of Civilizations. 10:00 VICTORIA RETURNS — A special program revisits Season One of the Masterpiece drama about Britain’s famed queen and previews the hit series’ Season Two, which begins in January. Starring Jenna Coleman, the drama follows Victoria from the time she becomes Queen through her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert, dramatizing the romance and reign of the monarch. The program features interviews with Daisy Goodwin, series writer and creator, and Masterpiece executive producer Rebecca Eaton. Repeats Wed 11/29, 12:30am 10:30 JFK: THE LOST INAUGURAL GALA — R 12M MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R

27 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 AMERICAN MASTERS: THIS IS BOB HOPE — During his eight-decade career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment: Vaudeville, Broadway, movies, radio, television, popular song and personal appearances, including hosting the Academy Awards a record 19 times and his annual USO Christmas military tours. American Masters explores the entertainer’s life with access to his personal archives and clips from his classic films, radio and TV shows. 9:30 JFK: THE LOST INAUGURAL GALA — See the November 23, 8 p.m. listing. R 11:00 EAT TO LIVE WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, MD — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

28 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE VIETNAM WAR — Ken Burns and Lynn Novick tell the epic story of the war in a series co-produced by WETA and Florentine Films. Part 10 of 10. The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward). Nixon resigns amidst Watergate, while a brutal civil war continues in Vietnam. North Vietnamese troops overtake Saigon with overwhelming force. For the next 40 years, Americans and Vietnamese from all sides search for healing and reconciliation. 10:00 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 11:30 ANDREA BOCELLI: LANDMARKS IN CONCERT: A GREAT PERFORMANCES SPECIAL — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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The WETA Kids channel offers a safe haven for young viewers, presenting educational broadcasts 24 hours each day, 7 days a week. WETA KIDS ON WEEKDAYS WETA KIDS AIRINGS IN BLACK; WETA TV 26 IN BLUE • Sid the Science Kid, 5am • Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, 5:30am • Sesame Street, 6am • Thomas & Friends, 6:30am (6am) • The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 7am (6:30am) • Ready Jet Go!, 7:30am (7am) • Wild Kratts, 8am (7:30am) • Nature Cat, 8:30am (8am) • Curious George, 9am, 9:30am (8:30am, 9am) • Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 10am, 10:30am (9:30am, 10am) • Splash and Bubbles, 11am, 11:30am (10:30am, 11am) • Sesame Street, 12n, 12:30pm (11:30am) • Super WHY!, 1pm (5am) • Peg + Cat, 1:30pm • Dinosaur Train, 2pm • Ready Jet Go!, 2:30pm • Nature Cat, 3pm, 3:30pm • Wild Kratts, 4pm, 4:30pm • Odd Squad, 5pm, 5:30pm • Arthur, 6pm, 6:30pm • Martha Speaks, 7pm • WordGirl, 7:30m • Sesame Street, 8pm, 8:30pm • Cyberchase, 9pm (5:30am) • Bob the Builder, 9:30pm • SciGirls, 10pm • Maya & Miguel, 10:30pm • Bob the Builder, 11pm • Thomas & Friends, 11:30pm • Arthur, 12m

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British Television at Its Best The WETA UK channel is devoted to presenting the best in British television programming, broadcasting beloved classics and contemporary series around the clock, seven days a week. WETA UK offers a full schedule of great entertainment programming — featuring drama, mystery, comedy and documentary series — all delivered with an accent from the Isles. Visit wetauk.org for a complete schedule and program descriptions.

P.M. PROGRAMMING ON WETA UK IN NOVEMBER SUNDAY

12pm

MONDAY

Globe Trekker

1:30pm

2pm

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Are You Being Served?

As Time Goes By

• Jericho (through 11/12) • Janet King, Series II (starts 11/19)

New Tricks

Midsomer Murders, Series IX

MI-5

The Coroner, Series I

Waking the Dead

12:30pm

1pm

TUESDAY

Are You Being Served?

MI-5

MI-5 Father Brown, Series III/V

Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead A Place to Call Home, Series IV

3:30pm

4pm

A Place to Call • Jericho • Penelope Keith at Home, Series IV Her Majesty’s Service (starts 11/20)

Globe Trekker

Poldark, Series I on Masterpiece (starts 11/5)

The Coroner, Series I

Midsomer Murders Series IX

Doctor Blake Mysteries, Series IV

• Cradle to Grave (6pm) • Chef! (6pm, starts 11/19 • Raised by Wolves (6:30pm)

Midsomer Murders Series IX

Pie in the Sky, Series III/IV

Doc Martin I (starts 11/1)

• People Like Us (7pm) • Lead Balloon, Series II (7:30pm) • Penelope Keith at Her Majesty’s Service (7pm, starts 11/26)

Are You Being Served?

As Time Goes By

• Cradle to Grave (8pm, 11/5) • Chef! (8pm, starts 11/12) • Raised by Wolves (8:30pm)

Pie in the Sky, Series III/IV

Doctor Blake Mysteries, Series IV

Inspector Morse, Series VI

Father Brown, Series III (Series V starts 11/16)

Poldark, Series I on Masterpiece (starts 10/27)

Janet King, Series I (Series II starts 11/18)

• People Like Us II (9pm) • Lead Balloon II (9:30pm) • Penelope Keith at Her Majesty’s Service (9pm, starts 11/19)

Silent Witness, Series XVIII

Doc Martin, Series I

The Coroner, Series I

Midsomer Murders, Series IX

Brokenwood Mysteries, Series II (Series III starts 11/21)

• Jericho (9-10pm, through 11/9) • Inspector George Gently, Series V (10-11:30pm, 11/2) • Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Series I/II (starts 10pm, 11/9; then 9-12m, 11/16-11/30)

Foyle’s War, Series II

Globe Trekker

A Place to Call Home, Series IV

Doctor Who Peter Davison Movies

Father Brown, Series III/V

• Endeavour, Series IV on Masterpiece (9-10:30pm through 11/15) • The Refugees (10:30-11:30pm, through 11/15) • Hinterland (9-10pm, starts 11/22) • The Body Farm (10-11pm, starts 11/22) • Hustle IV/V (11:30pm through 11/15, 11pm on 11/22, 11/29)

• Afterlife (10pm12m, starts 11/4) • Ordinary Lies (10pm, starts 11/25) • Silent Witness, Series XVIII (11pm, 11/25)

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Foyle’s War, Series I

4:30pm

5pm 5:30pm

6pm 6:30pm

7pm 7:30pm

8pm 8:30pm

9pm 9:30pm

10pm 10:30pm

11pm

BBC Antiques Roadshow Poldark, Series I on Masterpiece

2:30pm

3pm

SATURDAY Doctor Blake Mysteries, Series IV

SUNDAY

MONDAY

• Endeavour, Series 4 (through 11/16) • Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Series I (starts 11/23)

Father Brown, Series III (Series V starts 11/17)

TUESDAY

Pie in the Sky, Series IV

EastEnders (also 9am Saturdays) Are You Being Served? Janet King, Series I/II

• Cradle to Grave (to 11/11) • People Like Us (starts 11/18)

Raised by Wolves

• Cradle to Grave • Chef! (starts 11/23)

Hustle, Series III

11:30pm

Inspector Morse, Series VI

New Tricks, Series VI /VII

As Time Goes By (two episodes)

Waking the Dead, Series II (12m starting 11/16)

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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WETA UK November Highlights Poldark, Series I on Masterpiece Fridays at 8 p.m. starting October 27 on WETA UK

ee it from the beginning! As Series III continues to unfold on WETA TV 26 this month, WETA UK presents Series I of the popular re-make of one of Masterpiece’s earliest hit series, based on the novels of Winston Graham. Aiden Turner stars as the populist, swashbuckling hero Captain Ross Poldark, who returns to England after the American Revolutionary War to find that his father is dead, his lands in beautiful Cornwall are ruined and his true love is about to marry his first cousin. Eleanor Tomlinson co-stars as the servant Demelza; Heida Reed portrays Elizabeth Chenoweth, the woman who gave Poldark her ring as a love token before he left for America.

Saturdays at 10 p.m. starting November 4 on WETA UK

psychological drama series, set in Bristol, enters the world of the dead to answer the questions of the living. Afterlife stars Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead, Love Actually) as Robert Bridge, a psychology lecturer grieving the loss of a young son in a car accident. Bridge meets reluctant psychic Alison Mundy — portrayed by Lesley Sharp (Vera Drake). She appears to be able to communicate with spirits and, tormented, is driven to seek to resolve relationships torn apart by death. Robert studies her, intending to write about her work and the people she helps, when their association is thrown into crisis as Alison reveals she is in touch with his dead son.

BBC

CLERKENWELL FILMS/ITV 2006

Afterlife

Chef!

Sundays at 8 p.m. starting November 12 on WETA UK

ETA UK reprises the classic BBC situation comedy starring Lenny Henry (the screen name of Sir Lenworth George Henry, CBE, on right) as Gareth Blackstock, the temperamental, tyrannical, prima donna Chef de Cuisine at the prestigious Le Château Anglais restaurant, a gourmet establishment serving French cuisine in the English countryside. Petty about his petits-fours, bullish about his bouillabaisse, he works obsessively to demonstrate his superb culinary skills. Having realized his dream of becoming proprietor and cook at Le Château, Blackstock’s perfectionism pushes the restaurant to the financial brink and plunges his personal and professional life into chaos.

Penelope Keith at Her Majesty’s Service Sundays at 9 p.m. starting November 19 on WETA UK

n a four-part series, Dame Penelope Keith, host of Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages, travels around the United Kingdom and escorts viewers behind the closed doors of Queen Elizabeth’s royal residences. Each episode focuses on one of the famous castles of the British royal family: Windsor in London, Hollyrood and Inverary in Scotland, Hillsborough in Northern Ireland, and Caernarfon in Wales. At every stop, Keith gains behind-the-scenes access and witnesses the daily life of palace staff. She also encounters unique household positions including a royal herb strewer, a harpist, and a falconer and finds out what it takes to keep a castle running smoothly. Inspector Lynley, Series I

AMERICAN PUBLIC TELEVISION

BBC

Also in November on WETA UK: Silent Witness, Series XVIII begins Monday, November 6 at 9 p.m.; The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Series I begins Thursday, November 9 at 10 p.m. (moving to 9 p.m. the following week); Endeavour, Series 4 continues at 9 p.m. on Wednesdays until Hinterland and The Body Farm begin November 22 at 9 and 10 p.m.; Ordinary Lies begins Saturday, November 25 at 10 p.m.; and Brokenwood Mysteries continues Tuesdays at 10 p.m., entering Series III.

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Washington Performing Arts Concerts Featured on Front Row Washington

Jay Campbell, JCT Trio

COURTESY THE ARTIST

Stefan Jackiw, JCT Trio

CREDIA

Conrad Tao, JCT Trio

BRANTLEY GUTIERREZ

Mondays at 9 p.m.

By Nicole Lacroix, Afternoon On-Air Host

Classical WETA 90.9 FM

ront Row Washington is delighted to welcome Washington Performing Arts to our family of presenters. Fifty years ago, Patrick Hayes founded WPA to bring the finest musicians to Washington, D.C. In this 50th anniversary season, the organization continues Mr. Hayes’ legacy by bringing us a tremendous range of artists. You could say the city is their stage — they present performances in venues ranging from concert halls and clubs to public parks. We kick off the month with a November 6 broadcast of a concert from WPA’s Virtuoso Series recorded at the University of the District of Columbia’s Theater of the Arts. The JCT Trio — pronounced “Junction” — is a collaboration of three remarkable soloists: Avery Fisher Career Grant winners Stefan Jackiw, Jay Campbell and Conrad Tao. As the name implies, the collective result of this assembled virtuosity and sensitivity is even greater than the sum of its highly impressive parts. They perform Mozart’s Divertimento in B-flat Major, K.254, Charles Ives’ Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano and Dvorˇák’s Piano Trio in F Minor, Op. 65. The following Monday, November 13, brings us a recital from Washington Performing Arts’ Piano Masters Series. Russian pianist and Avery Fisher Career Grant winner Kirill Gerstein performs Brahms’ Sonata No. 2 in F minor and features what has become a signature work in his repertoire: Liszt’s Transcendental Etudes. Then we have a very special treat for you following Thanksgiving weekend. On Monday, November 27, NSO Concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef takes on a solo role as she joins pianist Audrey Andrist in a rich and varied program from the Washington Conservatory of Music. Ms. Bar-Josef and her 1773 Guadagnini violin bring to gorgeous life Beethoven’s “Spring” Sonata, Prokofiev’s dark 1st Sonata — with its violin passages the composer described as “wind passing through a graveyard,” and Robert Schumann’s vibrant 2nd Violin Sonata. We’re so lucky here in the Washington area to enjoy such a vast array of wonderful local performances. We bring you some of the very best each Monday night at 9 p.m. on Classical WETA’s program Front Row Washington.

November Classical Countdown on Classical WETA 90.9 FM

isit classicalweta.org to participate in Classical WETA 90.9 FM’s Classical Countdown this month — a Thanksgiving tradition in which listeners choose music selections to be featured on the air. Classical WETA will post an online list of more than 200 classical works and invites listeners to vote for their favorite pieces of music. The “polls” are open November 6-12 and once votes are tallied, the top 100 pieces will be played November 20-23, counting down to the top piece, which airs at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Visit classicalweta.org to learn more and to find Classical Countdown schedule information.

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Classical for Washington Maestro Noseda Leads Romeo and Juliet on NSO Showcase Wednesday, November 1 at 9 p.m. By Nicole Lacroix, Afternoon On-Air Host

TONY HITCHCOCK

ast November, for his official debut as NSO music director designate, Gianandrea Noseda told the Kennedy Center audience that the music he had programmed — Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet — was anything but star-crossed. He, Gianandrea Noseda Shakespeare and Prokofiev, all share the same birthday — definitely a good omen for the performance ahead! Classical WETA was there to record the concert, and now that Maestro Noseda has begun his tenure as NSO music director, we’re celebrating by bringing you the complete program to commence a new season of our Listen throughout monthly broadcast NSO Showcase. November for a series It was indeed an auspicious event, honoring both the legacy of former of interviews and National Symphony Orchestra music director Mstislav Rostropovich and the profiles of Maestro 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. For Maestro Noseda, it was also a personal milestone as Romeo and Juliet was one of the first pieces he conducted. Noseda as he conducts In the intervening decades, his point of view has evolved. “At the beginning,” he his first subscription admitted to The Washington Post Express, “I [emphasized] the big drama, the big concerts as Music passion between the two lovers. Now I’m 52, so I feel the other elements — the Director of the National fight between the two families and also the setting in Verona.” Gianandrea Noseda was born not too far away from Verona, in Milan. He Symphony Orchestra. thus has an innate appreciation for the Italian character of the story, layered with a deep appreciation of Russian music thanks to his 10-year stint as principal guest conductor in St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre. Prokofiev has a very Russian gift for colorful orchestration, and uses all sorts of interesting instruments in Romeo and Juliet, including tenor saxophone, viola d’amore, mandolins, maracas and organ. “This piece,” Noseda again told the Post Express, “makes inventive use of all the instruments. There are moments when Prokofiev uses the strings in a very percussive way and, vice versa, he uses the brass in a very melodic way... That’s why this piece still sounds so fresh and honest even today. It challenges the perception of how an orchestra should sound.” Join Classical WETA 90.9 FM on Wednesday, November 1 at 9 p.m. to enjoy Romeo and Juliet, a masterpiece Gianandrea Noseda calls “revelatory,” and a very exciting way to open our 10th NSO Showcase broadcast season.

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Classical WETA Opera House Saturdays at 1 p.m. on Classical WETA 90.9 FM

Kiri Te Kanawa, Arabella

RON SCHERL

Nov. 4: Donizetti’s La Favorite Washington Concert Opera Antony Walker conducts With Kate Lindsey, Randall Bills, John Relyea Recorded by Classical WETA, March 4, 2016 Nov. 11: Massenet’s Hérodiade Washington Concert Opera Antony Walker conducts With Michael Fabiano, Joyce El-Khoury, Dana Beth Miller Recorded by Classical WETA, Nov. 20, 2016

Nov. 18: R. Strauss’ Arabella San Francisco Opera 1980 archive broadcast with Kiri Te Kanawa Wolfgang Rennert conducts Nov. 25: Verdi’s Falstaff Chicago Symphony Orchestra Riccardo Muti conducts The final two November operas are presented via the WFMT Radio Network. Metropolitan Opera presentations begin December 2

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VERMEER AND THE MASTERS OF GENRE PAINTING I N S P I R AT I O N A N D R I VA L RY THROUGH JANUARY 21 Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, and the Musée du Louvre, Paris. BP p.l.c. is proud to sponsor this exhibition as part of its support of the arts in the U.S. and U.K. Generously supported by the Hata Foundation, Dr. Mihael and Mrs. Mahy Polymeropoulos, and The Exhibition Circle of the National Gallery of Art. The exhibition in Washington is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. Johannes Vermeer, The Lacemaker, c. 1670-71, oil on canvas transferred to panel, Musée du Louvre, Département des Peintures, Paris, Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée du Louvre)/Gérard Blot

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