November 2018 - HPM · 2018. 10. 30. · Kacey Musgraves and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Nashville-based Texan Musgraves essays tunes from her widely acclaimed album Golden

Daytime Programs

Wai Lana

Sit And Be Fit

Odd Squad

The Cat In The Hat

Nature Cat

Curious George

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Splash and Bubbles

Sesame Street

Super Why!

Dinosaur Train

Peg + Cat

Sesame Street

Ready Jet Go!

Curious George

Nature Cat

Nature Cat

Wild Kratts

Wild Kratts

Odd Squad

Odd Squad

Arthur

BBC World News America

Nightly Business Report

PBS Newshour

HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA TV 8 PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE — November 2018

Thursday, November 1

November 2018

LAST UPDATE: October 30, 2018

7:00 pm

Father Brown investigates when a girl is found left for dead at a boys' school fete.

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A party that DI Richard Poole is attending is brought to a halt when one of the group is

murdered.

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Saturday, November 3

Friday, November 2

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Discover how cats have conquered the world, thriving in almost every landscape on Earth, from the wetlands of Asia to Africa's

oldest desert, to the shores of California and the tropical beaches of Costa Rica.

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Sunday, November 4

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Bronze age bog bodies reveal the strange beliefs of the long-vanished peoples of

Europe.

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Thrill to an episode of chart-topping contemporary R&B and pop with Grammy-

winning standouts Miguel and Alessia Cara.

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Tuesday, November 6

Monday, November 5

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Dawnland is the untold story of Indigenous child removal in the US through the nation's

first-ever government-endorsed truth and reconciliation commission.


Wednesday, November 7

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In 1944, a smoking, battle-scarred B-24 Liberator bomber known as the Tulsamerican crashed into the choppy seas off the coast of

Croatia, entombing three of its occupants under 100 feat of water. For years they were

lost to the world. But in 2010, the plane’s location was discovered and some of the

world’s leading underwater archaeologists, set to work to investigate the wreckage.

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7:00 pm

Local feathers are ruffled when an ostentatious American opens up a golf club near Kembleford and a body is discovered in

the reeds.

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Friday, November 9


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Great Performances presents the 2015 live U.K. broadcast version starring Kara

Tointon as Maria, Julian Ovenden as Captain von Trapp, Katherine Kelley as Baroness

Schraeder, Alexander Armstrong as Max, and Maria Friedman as the Mother Abbess. Cinematically photographed on adjoining

sound stages, the production offers a more naturalistic interpretation of this great classic of the American musical theater.

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Sunday, November 11

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A Wild West show comes to Ford Florey and a serial killer starts to eliminate villagers in a

"wild west" fashion, all related to a parcel of disputed swampland.

9:30

A famous rock 'n' roll singer comes to Ballarat to perform, and the town goes wild

for him. But when the star dies in an alleyway outside the venue, it falls to Dr

Blake to investigate the mystifying circumstances, see past the murky intrigue of

the singer's life and find the truth

10:30

11:00

Live it up with contemporary country from Kacey Musgraves and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Nashville-based Texan Musgraves

essays tunes from her widely acclaimed album Golden Hour. Son of outlaw country

legend Willie Nelson, roots rocker Lukas Nelson and his band present songs from

their self-titled release.

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Monday, November 12

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Learn more about historical items from on and off the battlefield during the

tumultuous Civil War years in this special hour. Notable finds include a Lincoln, Cabinet & Senate signed album, a Walt

Whitman war letter, and a hospital steward's uniform.

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Tuesday, November 13

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Native America is a four-part PBS series that challenges everything we thought we knew

about the Americas before and since contact with Europe. It travels through 15,000-years to showcase massive cities, unique systems of

science, art, and writing, and 100 million people connected by social networks and spiritual beliefs spanning two continents.

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the story of how U.S. Navy sailor Joe George became an unlikely hero when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in and how he was recognized with a Bronze Medal for his

actions more than 70 years later.

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Discover the extraordinary abilities of squirrels, from the brainy fox squirrel, to

the acrobatic gray squirrel, to the problem-solving ground squirrel. Follow a guide to the squirrel’s success along with an orphan

red squirrel called Billy.

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Follow the harrowing operation and discover the scientific ingenuity that made

this rescue possible.



Friday, November 16

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Following reports of Flambeau's death, Father Brown races to protect a crown that

contains a nail from the crucifixion of Christ.

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The murder of a local gigolo brings DI Goodman and his team into contact with the social elite of Saint Marie. The case proves particularly hard-hitting for Fidel, as the

death of his old school friend forces him to face up to some past mistakes.

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Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Tony-nominated one-man show, Latin History for

Morons.



10:00

“Hamilton’s America” provides a behind-the-scenes look at Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash

hit Broadway musical Hamilton. “Hamilton’s America” blends history, footage of

Miranda’s writing process, and scenes from the musical itself to create a vibrant and

engaging film about the making of the musical and the preservation of Alexander

Hamilton’s legacy.

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A body is discovered in the cemetery in March Magna.


Sunday, November 18

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When the body of a man is found in the park, Dr. Lucien Blake tries to find out not just

how he died, but also the man's true identity.

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Janelle Monáe, the Atlanta-based singer, songwriter, producer, actor and label

owner, performs her acclaimed four-act masterpiece that is the Dirty Computer tour.

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Houston’s diversity is our nation’s future, and its food scene is one way of

understanding the rich cultures represented in all corners of the city...



Monday, November 19

From Indian chicken tikka masala to Vietnamese phở, the Bayou City is a melting

pot of international flavors. Houston Public Media presents a brand-new special featuring

chef David Cordúa collecting one-of-a-kind recipes and exploring culinary delights in

the most diverse city in America.

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Exposing a neo-Nazi group that has actively recruited inside the U.S. military. An

investigation with ProPublica shows the group's terrorist objectives and how it

gained strength after the 2017 Charlottesville rally.

9:00

For the past year, FRONTLINE and ProPublica have been investigating how the violent and infamous rally in Charlottesville last year became a watershed moment for the white

supremacist movement. A.C. Thompson shows how some of those behind the racist violence

went unpunished.



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When Kholoud Al-Faqih walked into the office of Palestine’s Chief Justice and

announced she wanted to join the bench, he laughed at her. But just a few years later,

Kholoud became the first woman judge to be appointed to the Middle East’s Shari’a

(Islamic law) courts. The Judge offers a unique portrait of Kholoud’s brave journey and her tireless fight for justice for women while offering an unvarnished look at life

for women under Shari’a.

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Follow the unforgettable journey of a close-knit family of wild dogs in Zimbabwe and

witness rarely seen behavior, from tender moments with newborn pups, to the thrills of hunting wildebeest, to close encounters with

their greatest enemy - the lion.

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The Peregrine Falcon is famously the fastest bird on earth, capable of reaching speeds of

up to 242 mph in a dive. But bird specialist and trainer Lloyd Buck is convinced his peregrine Moses can go faster. Follow a

family of Peregrine Falcons to discover how and why these kings of the skies have adapted

to be fastest animals on the planet.

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Friday, November 23


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Arguably one of the most fateful and resonant events of the last half millennium, the Pilgrims journey west across the Atlantic in the early 17th century is a seminal, if often

misunderstood episode of American and world history. The Pilgrims explores the forces, circumstances, personalities and

events that converged to exile the English group in Holland and eventually propel their crossing to the New World; a story universally familiar in broad outline, but almost entirely unfamiliar to a general

audience in its rich and compelling historical actuality.

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Father Brown investigates the murder of a B movie director when he comes to film in Kembleford.

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Revisit the legendary career of the pioneering Broadway producer and director,

winner of 21 Tony Awards, with this retrospective celebration featuring Stephen

Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Mandy Patinkin, John Kander, Susan Stroman, and

Angela Lansbury.

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The concert features classic selections from the Great American Songbook, each

handpicked by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, including “It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t

Got That Swing),” “Sophisticated Lady,” “Lush Life,” “Anything Goes,” and the title track from their chart-topping “Cheek To Cheek”

album, which went on to win a Grammy.

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Rick travels throughout the Continent celebrating the top 10 festivals. In Spain, Rick runs the bulls in Pamplona and dances with

locals at the April Fair in Seville. He also dons a mask in Venice for Carnival, which

first began in 1162, and cheers on the horses at The Palio di Siena in Italy. Continuing the

celebration across Europe, Rick hoists a frothy stein at Munich's Oktoberfest, tosses a

caber (a large tapered pole) at a Scottish Highland Games, and joins several European

families for their traditional Easter and Christmas observances.

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Sunday, November 25

Celebrate the legendary singer-songwriter in this triumphant 2012 concert at the Greek

Theatre in Los Angeles. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Hot August Night collection, this magical evening captures

Diamond’s renowned musical prowess.

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In 2017 Donny Osmond toured the UK playing in Arenas in; Manchester, Glasgow, Brighton, Bournemouth, Nottingham, Birmingham and

two sell out nights at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo, London. The tour was

very special to Donny, he has has described it as, “This tour was definitely my favourite that I’ve ever done”. As such it was decided to film and record the final date of the tour at the

NEC Birmingham – One Night Only.

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers returned to Gainesville, Florida, the hometown of Petty and bandmates Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench. They performed an electrifying and

emotional concert - joined on several songs by Stevie Nicks. This taped program of the live concert features some of their greatest hits

including "Free Fallin,'" "Mary Jane's Last Dance," "I Won't Back Down," and more.

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Monday, November 26




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The program presents songs filmed during the emergence of the group as the most

honored folk trio in history, performances include "The Times They Are A-Changin,'" "If I

Had a Hammer," "The Hour When the Ship Comes In," and many more.

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Burns uses contemporary cinematography in addition to thousands of archival

photographs, paintings and newspaper images set to music to teach people about the

Civil War.

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Witness the incredible journey of newborn polar bear cubs as they leave the safety of their den for the first time. Bravely led by

their mother, the cubs must make the perilous 400-mile Arctic trek to the sea to

feed. Narrated by Kate Winslet.

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Friday, November 30


7:00 pm

Sid wakes up in bed with a hangover and brewery heiress Grace Fitzgerald but soon

discovers that the brewery has burned down and her father Gabriel Kane killed.

8:00

Jacob Doran, the island's commerce minister, is found shot dead. He has written a suicide note but from the angle of the shot and the

missing money from his safe Goodman believes he was murdered though his wife

Charlotte, son Drew and secretary Theo find it hard to believe.

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Tony Bennett and Diana Krall honor the legacy of George and Ira Gershwin. Among the selections: "Love Is Here to Stay"; and

"They Can't Take That Away From Me."

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Dinosaur Train: Nature Trackers Adventure Camp

November 6 11:00am

Mr. Conductor and his nephew Gilbert lead Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, Don and friends on an

action-packed journey during “Nature Trackers Adventure Camp.” Throughout their adventures at camp, the group finds courage

as they race down rivers, have a snowball fight, climb a tall mountain, ride a zipline

over the rainforest and hike down a canyon to dig for fossils!

Let’s Go Luna! Premiere November 21 8:00am & 2:30

LET’S GO LUNA! follows the adventures of three friends – Leo, a wombat from

Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. – as they traverse the globe with their parents’ traveling performance troupe, “Circo

Fabuloso.” At each of the Circo’s stops, Luna the Moon guides the trio as they get to know

the local region and its people.

The Cat in the Hat November 26-30

11:30am


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