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VIEWER WWW. WUFT .ORG October 2015 | Vol. 58 No. 8 Best Bets Public Television for North Central Florida J oin our e-mail list, and receive updates and info about your local public broadcasting stations. E-mail us at [email protected]. Please provide your first and last name and a valid email address. SHELTER ME tells stories of pets that receive a second chance at happiness An inspiring series that celebrates shelter pets with positive and uplifting stories. PREMIERES OCT. 3 AT 5 PM Catch up on Downton Abbey before the last season begins WUFT-TV will continue to rebroadcast season 2 and 3 of MASTERPIECE Classic’s Downton Abbey. SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT 3 PM PBS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson features Latin-infused arrangements of iconic songs hosted by Sheila E at 9 p.m. followed by the 2015 Hispanic Heritage Awards at 10 p.m. TUNE IN OCT. 9 BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration View dozens of classic TV and movie clips and hear comments from Moore’s co-stars and Moore herself. TUNE IN OCT. 13 AT 8 P.M. A special night of music The Bloody Irish! at 8 p.m. features a stellar cast performing songs in commemoration of the Dublin Easter Rising of 1916. Then at 9 p.m. it’s Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 – Live from Royal Albert Hall. Call in your pledge of support to 800-338-9838 or online at wuft.org Great Performances presents Billy Elliott the Musical Live Enjoy Elton John’s award-winning musical about an English boy and his journey from boxing to ballet. TUNE IN OCT. 23 AT 9 P.M. SHELTER ME Saturdays at 5 p.m.

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VIEWER

WWW.WUFT.ORG October 2015 | Vol. 58 No. 8

Best Bets

Public Television for North Central Florida

Join our e-mail list, and receive updates and info about your local public broadcasting stations. E-mail us at [email protected]. Please provide your first and last name and a valid email address.

SHELTER ME tells stories of pets that receive a second chance at happiness

An inspiring series that celebrates shelter pets with positive and uplifting stories.

Premieres Oct. 3 at 5 Pm

Catch up on Downton Abbey before the last season begins

WUFT-TV will continue to rebroadcast season 2 and 3 of MASTERPIECE Classic’s Downton Abbey.

sunday afternOOns at 3 Pm

PBS celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthUnity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson

features Latin-infused arrangements of iconic songs hosted by Sheila E at 9 p.m. followed by the

2015 Hispanic Heritage Awards at 10 p.m. tune in Oct. 9 beginning at 9 P.m.

Mary Tyler Moore: A CelebrationView dozens of classic TV and movie clips and hear

comments from Moore’s co-stars and Moore herself. tune in Oct. 13 at 8 P.m.

A special night of musicThe Bloody Irish! at 8 p.m. features a stellar

cast performing songs in commemoration of the Dublin Easter Rising of 1916. Then at 9 p.m. it’s Eric

Clapton: Slowhand at 70 – Live from Royal Albert Hall.

Call in your pledge of support to 800-338-9838 or online at wuft.org

Great Performances presents Billy Elliott the Musical Live

Enjoy Elton John’s award-winning musical about an English boy and his journey from boxing to ballet.

tune in Oct. 23 at 9 P.m.

SHELTER MESaturdays at 5 p.m.

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www.WUFT.org WUFT-TV | P.O. Box 118405 | Weimer Hall | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL 32611-8405

DAYTIMEMONDAY–FRIDAY

6:00 Caillou6:30 Martha Speaks7:00 Odd Squad7:30 Wild Kratts8:00 Curious George 26,28,30/Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest 8:30 Curious George 9:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood10:00 Sesame Street 11:00 Dinosaur Train11:30 Dinosaur Train12:00 Peg + Cat12:30 Peg + Cat 1:00 Super Why! 1:30 Thomas & Friends 12,16/Thomas & Friends: Sodor’s Legend of Lost Treasure 2:00 Sesame Street 2:30 Cat in the Hat Knows All About That 3:00 Curious George 26,28,30/Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest 3:30 Curious George 4:00 Rick Steves’ Europe 4:30 Tavis Smiley 5:00 WUFT News First at Five 5:30 BBC World News America 6:00 Deutsche Welle News 6:30 Nightly Business Report 7:00 PBS NewsHour

SATURDAY 6:00 Arthur 6:30 World Girl 7:00 Curious George 31/Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest 7:30 3,10,17,24/Curious George 8:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 8:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 9:00 Sesame Street 9:30 Dinosaur Train 10:00 America’s Test Kitchen 10:30 Cooks Country 11:00 Sara’s Weeknight Meals 11:30 Lidia’s Kitchen 12:00 The Chef’s Table with Randall White 12:30 The Victory Garden Edible Feast 1:00 This Old House 1:30 This Old House 2:00 Ask This Old House 2:30 Hometime 3:00 The Woodwright’s Shop 3:30 Motorweek 4:00 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School 4:30 Martha Bakes 5:00 Shelter Me 3/ Shelter Me 10/Let’s Go Home 17/Second Chances 24/New Beginnings 31/Partners for Life

SUNDAY6:00 Sid the Science Kid6:30 Peg + Cat7:00 Curious George 7:30 Curious George8:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood8:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood9:00 Sesame Street9:30 Dinosaur Train10:00 Sewing with Nancy10:30 BBQ with Franklin11:00 Lidia’s Kitchen11:30 4/Pati’s Mexican Table 11/Salsa: The Dance Sensation 18,25/Steven Raichlin’s Project Smoke12:00 The McLaughlin Group12:30 Capitol Update1:00 The Ilene Silverman Show1:30 A Chef’s Life2:00 The Great British Baking Show3:00 Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey, Season 24:00 4,25/Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey, Season 25:00 Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey, Season 26:00 4/Secrets of Highclere 18/Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey, Season 2

WUFT-TVis licensed to the University of Florida’s Board of Trustees and operates under the supervision of the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications. WUFT-TV is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

WUFT VOLUNTEER AMBASSADORSLynda Bucciarelli

Harry DanielsDaniel DePalma

Martha Jane FriedrichLouis Kalivoda

Laurie Michaelson Melanie RossIngrid Scales

Melanie ShoreChuck SiegelIlene SilvermanKinnon ThomasTrish UtterKent WalkerGreg Young

Dean, College of Journalism & Communications Diane McFarlinExecutive Director Randy WrightEditor Sue WagnerGraphic Designer Jaclyn De Bonis

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1 — Thursday8:00 The This Old House HourTHIS OLD HOUSE: 1895 Victorian in Belmont, MA • ASK THIS OLD HOUSE: School garden and house fan.9:00 Doc Martin Departure. Louisa has shocking news for Martin, Bert and Jennifer’s party goes off with a bang, and Al has a business proposition for Ruth.10:00 Foyle’s WarHigh Castle. A translator for the Nuremberg trials is killed, leading Foyle into the world of international oil, politics and corrupt Nazi businessmen.11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

2 — Friday8:00 Washington Week8:30 Charlie Rose This Week9:00 In Performance at the White HouseBurt Bacharach and David Hal: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Salute the songwriting team who penned “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” and many more.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

3 — Saturday6:00 The Lawrence Welk ShowThe French Show.

7:00 Antiques RoadshowRapid City, SD. The show visits one of South Dakota’s greatest treasures, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, to look at presidential prints. Some notable finds in Rapid City include a suite of furniture by Thomas Molesworth from the famous “Ranch A,” and signed military documents of Elvis Presley, valued at $4,000-$5,500.8:00 Doc MartinDeparture. See listing on 10/1 at 9 p.m.9:00 Vicar of DibleyElection.9:30 Vicious10:00 Moone Boy10:30 Black Adder11:00 Austin City Limits2015 Hall of Fame Special.12:00 Live from the Artist’s DenTim McGraw.

4 — Sunday7:00 The Forsyte SagaEpisode 8: Soames learns that Irene and young Jolyon are together at Robin Hill and divorces Irene. Both Irene and Annette, Soames’ new wife, are pregnant.8:00 MASTERPIECE: Home FiresWitness the bitter rivalry between Samantha Bond (“Downton Abbey”) and Francesca Annis (“Reckless”) to control the Women’s Institute in a rural English town as it struggles with the onset of World War II.

9:00 MASTERPIECE: Indian SummersPart 2: While Aafrin fights for his life, Ralph confronts the gunman in jail.10:00 The WidowerWatch the true story of Malcolm Webster, a nurse by profession and a wife-killer. When Claire confronts her husband, Malcolm Webster, over his wild spending, he tries to control her with sedatives. Afraid he’ll soon be caught, he silences her forever. Three years on, he has a new bride…and history appears to be repeating itself.

5 — Monday8:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight from Seattle. A Vladimir Kagan desk used by Kagan himself and an 1874 Francis A. Silva oil painting.(Part 1/3)9:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight from Albuquerque. A Jasper Johns print, a signed “Pinocchio” book, and a jade snuff bottle. One is $50,000-$60,000! (Part 2/3)10:00 I’ll Have What Phil’s HavingItaly. Join Phil as he revisits this food mecca and creates new memories with friends and chefs.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

6 — Tuesday8:00 Gorgogosa Park: Rebirth of ParadiseBattle Lines; Roaring Back. In the first hour witness Joyce’s breakthrough with the elephants and a conflict among Gorongosa’s dominant lions. In the second hour discover a huge nesting colony of water birds and meet the park’s new lion cubs.10:00 FRONTLINEMy Brother’s Bomber. Join Dornstein as he tracks evidence to Zurich and Libya, seeking the truth about the doomed flight. (Part 2/3)11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Charlie Rose

7 — Wednesday8:00 NATUREBig Birds Can’t Fly. This is the unique story of flightless birds.

PRIMETIME

Downton AbbeySunday afternoons at 3 p.m.

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12 — Monday8:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight from Seattle. A circa 1964 “Star Trek” script; a Civil War dog collar; and Harriet Frishmuth bookends.(Part 2/3)9:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight from Albuquerque. A 1962 Fender Stratocaster, a Beatles collection, and French filigree earrings. What’s the big find? (Part 3/3)10:00 I’ll Have What Phil’s HavingParis. Indulge in the finest sweets Paris has to offer as Phil explores the City of Lights.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

13 — Tuesday8:00 Mary Tyler Moore: A CelebrationView dozens of classic TV and movie clips and hear comments from Moore’s co-stars and Moore herself.9:00 Secrets of the DeadThe Real Trojan Horse. Uncover archaeological evidence that could explain how ancient Greeks got inside the walls of Troy.10:00 FRONTLINEMy Brother’s Bomber. Follow Dornstein as he uncovers new information about a suspected Lockerbie bomb-maker. (Part 3/3)11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Charlie Rose

9:00 NOVASecrets of Noah’s Ark. Witness a new investigation of the Biblical flood story, leading to the reconstruction of an ark.10:00 NOVAPetra: Lost City of Stone. Follow an archaeologist and sculptors to learn how the people of Petra built their city of stone.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Charlie Rose

8 — Thursday8:00 The This Old House HourTHIS OLD HOUSE: Demolition begins on the Victorian • ASK THIS OLD HOUSE: Roger’s chainsaw ABCs.9:00 Doc Martin Sickness and Health. Portwenn is buzzing with arrangements for the wedding of the Doc and Louisa. Will they finally tie the knot, or will the villagers have to put the confetti back in the box again?10:00 Foyle’s WarTrespass. The son of a prominent Jewish man is assaulted as a right-wing manifesto inflames anti-Semetic tensions.11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

9 — Friday8:00 Washington Week8:30 Charlie Rose This Week9:00 Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson. Hear Latin-infused arrangements of iconic songs in this concert special hosted by Sheila E.10:00 The Hispanic Heritage AwardsFilmed at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, DC, this program honors recipients of the 27th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

10 — Saturday6:00 The Lawrence Welk ShowThe Songs of Jimmy McHugh.7:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight from Seattle. See listing on 10/5 at 8 p.m.8:00 Doc MartinSickness and Health. See listing on 10/8 at 9 p.m.

9:00 Vicar of DibleyAnimals.9:30 Vicious10:00 Moone Boy10:30 Black Adder11:00 Austin City LimitsCassandra Wilson.12:00 Live from the Artist’s DenRodrigo y Gabriela.

11 — Sunday7:00 The Forsyte SagaEpisode 9: The Forsyte family, including Soames and Annette’s daughter, Fleur, gathers in London when June arrives with her half-brother Jon (son of young Jolyon and Irene). Eleven years later, in 1920, Fleur and Jon meet again, unaware of their family connection.8:00 MASTERPIECE: Home FiresFrances chairs her first meeting, suggesting that the cricket pitch be dug up to make room for an allotment. She is interrupted by Joyce, who spitefully tells her that the hall is to be requisitioned by the RAF as airmen are billeted in the village.9:00 MASTERPIECE: Indian SummersPart 3: Sooni gets into trouble and witness-tampering runs riot.10:00 The WidowerPart Two: Follow Malcolm as he returns to Scotland and reinvents himself —as the perfect boyfriend to Simone.

Mary Tyler Moore: A CelebrationTuesday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m.

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16 — Friday8:00 Washington Week8:30 Charlie Rose This Week9:00 Live from Lincoln CenterKern & Hammerstein’s Show Boat in Concert with the New York Philharmonic. Spanning the years from 1880 to 1927, Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s lyrical masterpiece concerns the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations of show folk on the Mississippi River, in Chicago and on Broadway.11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

17 — Saturday6:00 The Lawrence Welk ShowMusical Memories.7:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight from Seattle. See listing on 10/12 at 8 p.m.8:00 Bloody Irish! Songs of the 1916 RisingJoin a stellar cast in commemoration of the Dublin Easter Rising of 1916.10:00 Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 – Live at the Royal Albert HallCelebrate the legendary guitarist’s 70th birthday with this concert in London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, featuring Clapton classics including “Wonderful Tonight,” “Layla” and “Tears in Heaven.”11:30 Austin City LimitsSturgill Simpson; Asleep at the Wheel.12:30 Everyone Has a Place

14 — Wednesday8:00 NATURESoul of the Elephant. Take an intimate look at elephants through the lens of perhaps the greatest storytellers of natural history.9:00 NOVACyberwar Threat. Delve into the chilling new reality of cyberwar in startling, previously unreported detail.10:00 The Brain with David EaglemanWhat is Reality? See how the brain constructs multi-sensory reality within the silence and darkness of the skull.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Charlie Rose

15 — Thursday8:00 The This Old House HourTHIS OLD HOUSE: Historic house tour; hardwood salvage • ASK THIS OLD HOUSE: Roger patches a driveway.9:00 Doc Martin Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Martin and Louisa host a disastrous dinner party, the new nanny walks out, and Morwenna advertises for a lodger.10:00 Foyle’s WarElise. After an assassination attempt on Hilda Pierce, Foyle examines her SOE activities during the wars and rumors of a traitor.11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

18 — Sunday7:00 The Forsyte SagaEpisode 10: Fleur visits a farm where Jon is working. Young Jolyon, who is ill, asks Soames to stop Fleur seeing his son, but Soames was unaware of their friendship. Fleur goes to Robin Hill when Jon is away and meets his parents without divulging her identity.8:00 MASTERPIECE: Home FiresDeclaring that he has no girlfriend Spencer asks Claire for a date but fails to turn up, having joined up. Doctor’s daughter Kate continues to romance young airman Jack Heaton and they are soon married whilst Pat is a hit as a speaker at a regional meeting but still allows her cruel husband to abuse her.9:00 MASTERPIECE: Indian SummersPart 4: The viceroy gets a royal welcome, but Ian gets bad news.10:00 The WidowerPart Three: Find out if a legal ruling could lead to Malcolm’s downfall.

19 — Monday8:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight from Seattle. A late-16th-century diamond and enamel jewel; 1880s crazy 1uilt; a white Steiff clown bear. (Part 3/3)9:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight from Chicago. A “Chicago Seven” subpoena, a Leonora Carrington oil, and a Playboy group. One is $200,000-$300,000! (Part 1/3)10:00 I’ll Have What Phil’s HavingHong Kong. Join Phil as he puts his palate to the test, trying the unknown and exploring the city.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

20 — Tuesday8:00 The Forgotten Plaque: American ExperienceLearn more about tuberculosis, the deadliest killer in human history.9:00 FRONTLINEImmigration Battle. Gain insight into the hard-fought battles and secret negotiations over immigration reform.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Charlie Rose

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Bloody Irish! Songs of the 1916 Uprising

Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m.

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21 — Wednesday8:00 NATURE: Pets - Wild at HeartPlayful Creatures. Astonishing photography explores the wild side of our playful pets.9:00 NOVASinkholes: Buried Alive. Investigate what it’s like to have your world vanish beneath your feet.10:00 The Brain with David EaglemanWhat Makes Me? Learn how our personality, memories and sense of self all emerge from neural activity.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Charlie Rose

22 — Thursday8:00 The This Old House HourTHIS OLD HOUSE: Flitch beams; landscape plan • ASK THIS OLD HOUSE: Richard and Kevin go to Germany!9:00 Doc Martin The Tameness of a Wolf. Ruth is invited on Radio Portwenn and attracts an unwanted mystery admirer. Doc and Louisa find a replacement nanny. And Louisa is Bert’s least favorite person when one of her pupils pens a damning review of his restaurant in the school magazine.10:00 Masterpiece MYSTERY!Poirot, Season 12: The Big Four. Follow Poirot into a world of global espionage, set against the backdrop of the impending WWII.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

23 — Friday8:00 Washington Week8:30 Charlie Rose This Week9:00 Great PerformancesBilly Elliot: The Musical Live. Enjoy Elton John’s award-winning musical about an English boy and his journey from boxing to ballet.12:00 Charlie Rose

24 — Saturday6:00 The Lawrence Welk ShowMusical Tour of Europe.7:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight from Seattle. See listing on 10/19 at 8 p.m.8:00 Doc MartinThe Tameness of a Wolf. See listing on 10/22 at 9 p.m.

9:00 Vicar of Dibley1996 Easter Special.10:00 Moone Boy10:30 Black Adder11:00 Austin City LimitsDon Henley.12:00 Live from the Artist’s DenLily Allen.

25 — Sunday7:00 The Forsyte SagaEpisode 11: Jon and Fleur meet at Robin Hill and Fleur relates their parents’ history. Jolyon is still very ill and Annette is still having an affair. Fleur realizes she may have to break with Jon; her father presses her to marry Michael Mont.8:00 MASTERPIECE: Home FiresWhile Claire is shocked to find that Spencer is not a soldier but a conscientious objector David defies his mother and joins up.9:00 MASTERPIECE: Indian SummersPart 5: Ralph plays politics at his engagement bash and Eugene tells Cynthia a shocking secret.10:00 The Guilty(Part 1/3)

26 — Monday8:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight from Tulsa, OK. A signed note from Mother Teresa; a custom model 1894 Winchester rifle; and Chinese libation cups. (Part 1/3)9:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight from Chicago. Keith Haring graffiti, a

Walter Johnson All-Star watch, and a Walt Whitman letter. Which is $50,000? (Part 2/3)10:00 I’ll Have What Phil’s HavingBarcelona. Explore this city with Phil, where no one ever sleeps — and also where they always eat.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

27 — Tuesday8:00 War of the Worlds: American Experience Relive Orson Welles’ infamous radio dramatization 75 years after the mass hysteria event it spawned.9:00 Secrets of the DeadVampire Legend. Follow scientists as they uncover the true origins of modern vampire lore.10:00 FRONTLINEInside Assad’s Syria. Join Martin Smith in Syria as he reports from government-controlled areas while the war rages.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Charlie Rose

28 — Wednesday8:00 NATURE/Pet’s: Wild at HeartSecretive Creatures. Extraordinary photography reveals their hidden senses and secret communication skills.9:00 NOVAAnimal Mummies. Inspect hi-tech images that reveal the strange role animal mummies played in ancient Egyptian beliefs.

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Billy Elliott the Musical LiveFriday, Oct. 23 at 9 p.m.

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WUFT-TV UNDERWRITERS

In accordance with regulation, WUFT files FCC Form 388 with the FCC on a quarterly basis to report on DTV consumer education efforts during the previous calendar quarter. The reports are available at www.wuft.tv/fccform388.aspx and at the main studio.

GENERAL PROGRAMMING

Artwalk Gainesville

B&B Office Systems

Bosshardt Realty Services

City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Crystal Air and Water

Dance Alive National Ballet

Fine, Farkash and Parlapiano

Francesca’s Trattoria

Flying Biscuit Cafe

Florida Citizen’s Bank

Florida Credit Union

Gainesville Carpets Plus

Gainesville Orchestra

Haven Hospice

Hippodrome Theater

Ilene’s for Fashion

Kitchen & Spice and Other Things Nice

Malgorzata’s Gallery

Bill Mitchell State Farm Insurance

Paddiwhack

Publix

Quality Design Works Kitchens and Baths

Quality Plumbing

Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College Foundation

Simply Delightful Confections

Skate Mania

Sweetwater Organic Coffee

Thornebrook Chocolates

UF College of the Arts

UF Health Cancer Center

UF Health Breast Center

UF Health Women’s Center

Visit Gainesville

Waldo’s Antique Village

Wild Birds Unlimited

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Visit Gainesville

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10:00 The Brain with David EaglemanWho is in Control? Find out how the unconscious brain controls much of who we are and what we do.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Charlie Rose

29 — Thursday8:00 The This Old House HourTHIS OLD HOUSE: Mudroom foundation; cabinet options • ASK THIS OLD HOUSE: Compost; home heating.9:00 Doc MartinNobody Likes Me. Martin is coerced into taking James to playgroup, while Ruth is having problems with her new neighbor.10:00 Masterpiece MYSTERY!Poirot, Season 12: Dead Man’s Folly. A wealthy financier and his wife stage a grand party at their new summer home. Poirot (David Suchet) is a reluctant guest, urged to attend by his old friend Ariadne Oliver (Zoë Wanamaker), who suspects the “murder hunt” game she is preparing may turn out to be a real murder.11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

30 — Friday8:00 Washington Week8:30 Charlie Rose This Week9:00 Live from Lincoln CenterDanny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton. Savor performances of the macabre yet merry scores by Danny Elfman for Tim Burton’s films.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

31 — Saturday6:00 The Lawrence Welk ShowHalloween Party.7:00 Antiques RoadshowTonight From Tulsa, OK. See listing on 10/26 at 8 p.m. 8:00 Doc MartinNobody Likes Me. See listing on 10/29 at 9 p.m.9:00 Vicar of Dibley1996 Christmas Specials.10:00 Moone Boy10:30 Black Adder11:00 Austin City LimitsGary Clark Jr.; Courntey Barnett.12:00 Live from the Artist’s DenJason Mraz.

Poirot: Dead Man’s FollyThursday, Oct. 29 at 10 p.m.