The PBS Primetime Program Highlights for the week of September 28-October 4 are attached and below.
*Special Announcement*The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) today announced the 2014 Hispanic Heritage Awards Honorees, who will receive their prestigious recognition on September 18 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC.
PBS will broadcast the awards as a one-hour special nationally on September 29. See attached for the full release.
PBS PRIMETIME PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Week of September 28-October 4, 2014
Program photos, releases and videos for selected shows available on PBS PressRoom® (http://www.pbs.org/pressroom).
In this week’s highlights:
- On-air Picks of the Week
- New and Notable Videos
- Local Connections Google Map
- PBS Primetime Schedule, Sunday-Saturday
On-air Picks of the Week
- *NEW* MASTERPIECE CLASSIC “The Paradise, Series 2” premieres Sunday, September 28, 2014, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET.
- *NEW* MAKERS “Women in Comedy” premieres Tuesday, September 30, 2014, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET.
- *NEW* AUSTIN CITY LIMITS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS – PBS Fall Arts Festival premieres Friday, October 3, 2014, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET.
New and Notable Video
Full-length programs:
- ENEMY OF THE REICH: NOOR INAYAT KHAN STORY full-length episode. Premieres Tuesday, September 9, 2014, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET.
- AMERICAN MASTERS “The Boomer List” FINE CUT-NOT FINAL full-length episode. Premieres Tuesday, September 23, 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET.
Embeddable Clips:
- MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! “Celebrate Sherlock’s Emmy Wins & Watch Season 3 Online” preview.
- MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! “Breathless: Part Two” preview. Premieres Sunday, August 31, 2014, 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET.
- KEHINDE WILEY: AN ECONOMY OF GRACE preview. Premieres Friday, September 5, 2014, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET.
- GREAT PERFORMANCES “Star-Spangled Spectacular: The Bicentennial of Our National Anthem” preview. Premieres Saturday, September 13, 2014, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET.
Local Connections Google Map
- Below is a link to our Local Connections Google Map, which includes information connecting national programs to local markets. Visit the map at: http://ow.ly/clSq7.
We will update this map weekly, so be sure to check back for updates.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
8:00-9:00 PM:
Rpts. 10/2/2014, 9:00-10:00 p.m.
*NEW* MASTERPIECE CLASSIC “The Paradise, Series 2” (MAST) (HD)
Series
Rejoin the cast of the Victorian-era department store as it struggles to operate without its owner.
“Episode 1” (#4441) (TV-PG)
Follow Moray, Denise and Katherine as they reunite under a new regime.
Watch the full-length episode| See an embeddable preview.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/m/MASTERPIECE.aspx
@masterpiecepbs | #masterpiecepbs
9:00-10:30 PM:
*NEW* MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! ““Miss Marple, Season 7: Endless Night” (#4433) (HD) (TV-14)
Chart the misfortunes of a couple who ignored warnings and built a home on allegedly cursed land.
Watch the full-length episode.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/m/MASTERPIECE.aspx
@masterpiecepbs | #masterpiecepbs
10:30-11:30 PM:
*NEW* THE MYSTERY OF AGATHA CHRISTIE WITH DAVID SUCHET (MYAC) (HD) (TV-PG)
Join David Suchet on his trip to learn more about the best-selling murder mystery writer in history.
Watch the full-length episode. | See an embeddable preview.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/m/THE-MYSTERY-OF-AGATHA-CHRISTIE.aspx
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
8:00-9:00 PM:
Rpts. 10/2/14, 10:00-11:00 p.m.
*NEW* ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Knoxville” (Hour Two) (#1820) (HD) (TV-G)
Personal letters from Amelia Earhart; Joseph Delaney drawings; and two Jacob Maentel watercolors.
Watch the full-length episode.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/a/ANTIQUES-ROADSHOW.aspx
@RoadshowPBS | #antiquesroadshow
9:00-10:00 PM:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Raleigh” (Hour One) (#1401) (HD) (TV-G) (R)
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/a/ANTIQUES-ROADSHOW.aspx
@RoadshowPBS | #antiquesroadshow
10:00-11:00 PM:
*NEW* 2014 HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS (HD)
Just announced. Please see attached press release for additional details and information.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
8:00-9:00 PM:
*NEW* FINDING YOUR ROOTS, Season 2 “Born Champions” (#202) (TV-PG)(HD)
Examine the ancestral origins of athletes Derek Jeter, Billie Jean King and Rebecca Lobo.
Watch the full-length episode.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/f/Finding-Your-Roots.aspx
@HenryLouisGates |#FindingYourRoots
9:00-10:00 PM:
*NEW* MAKERS (MWOM) (HD)
Series
See new programs featuring American women in war, comedy, space, business, Hollywood and politics.
“Women in Comedy” (#201) (TV-14)
Track the rise of women in the world of comedy, from 70s sitcoms to today’s multifaceted landscape.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/m/MAKERS-WOMEN-WHO-MAKE-AMERICA.aspx
@MAKERSwomen|#MAKERSfilms
10:00-11:30 PM:
*NEW* FRONTLINE “Bigger Than Vegas” (HD) (EXEMPT)
Investigate the explosive growth of Macau as the gambling capital of the world.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/f/FRONTLINE.aspx
@frontlinepbs | #frontlinepbs
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014
8:00-9:00 PM:
*NEW* PENGUINS: SPY IN THE HUDDLE, A NATURE SPECIAL PRESENTATION “First Steps” (#102) (HD) (TV-PG)
See newborn emperors in Antarctica, rockhopper chicks in the Falklands and Humboldt chicks in Peru.
Watch the full-length episode.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/p/PENGUINS-SPY-IN-THE-HUDDLE.aspx
@PBSNature | #NaturePBS | #pbsTHINKday
9:00-10:00 PM:
NOVA “Building Pharaoh’s Chariot” (#4005) (HD) (TV-PG) (R)
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/n/NOVA.aspx
@novapbs | #novapbs | #pbsTHINKday
10:00-11:00 PM:
*NEW* RISE OF THE BLACK PHARAOHS (RIBP) (HD) (TV-PG)
Learn about the African Kushites who overthrew the ancient Egyptians and ruled for nearly 100 years.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/r/Rise-Black-Pharaohs.aspx
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014
8:00-9:00 PM:
*NEW* THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR “Episode #1301” (#1301)(HD) (TV-G)
THIS OLD HOUSE 35 Years of This Old House • ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Special Guest Astronaut Rick Mastracchio
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/t/THE-THIS-OLD-HOUSE-HOUR.aspx
9:00-10:00 PM:
Rpt. of 9/28/14, 8:00-9:00 p.m.
MASTERPIECE CLASSIC “The Paradise, Series 2: Episode 1” (#4441) (HD) (R)
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/m/MASTERPIECE.aspx
@masterpiecepbs | #masterpiecepbs
10:00-11:00 PM:
Rpt. of 9/29/14, 8:00-9:00 p.m.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Knoxville” (Hour Two) (#1820) (HD) (TV-G) (R)
Watch the full-length episode.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/a/ANTIQUES-ROADSHOW.aspx
@RoadshowPBS | #antiquesroadshow
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2014
8:00-8:30 PM:
*NEW* WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL (#5412)(HD) (EXEMPT)
Join Gwen Ifill and noted journalists for a discussion of the big stories from DC.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/w/WASHINGTON-WEEK-WITH-GWEN-IFILL.aspx
@washingtonweek | #WashingtonWeek
8:30-9:00 PM:
*NEW* CHARLIE ROSE – THE WEEK (#211) (HD) (EXEMPT)
Join Charlie Rose for highlights of conversations with the week’s guests on his nightly program.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/c/CHARLIE-ROSE-THE-WEEK.aspx
9:00-11:00 PM:
*NEW* AUSTIN CITY LIMITS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS – PBS Fall Arts Festival (AUCF) (HD) (TV-PG)
Celebrate the music series’ anniversary with some of the brightest stars in the show’s history.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/a/AUSTIN-CITY-LIMITS.aspx
@acltv | #acltv
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014
9:00-10:00 PM:
*NEW* AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Beck” (#4001) (HD) (TV-PG)
Hear some of the alt.rock superstar’s greatest hits and songs from his Morning Phase album.
http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/a/AUSTIN-CITY-LIMITS.aspx
@acltv | #acltv
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