Connections Windows to the Wild Returns Outdoor Afro
Willem meets a group of hikers from Outdoor Afro, an organization that celebrates and inspires African-American leadership in nature. As they hike Tuckerman's Ravine, they honor Ona Judge. Born into enslavement, Judge worked in George Washington's household before escaping to New Hampshire, where she resisted capture for decades despite Washington's dogged pursuit.
Wednesday, January 10 • 7:30PM on NHPBS
The Oldest Thru-Hiker
In October of 2017, 82 year-old Dale Sanders became the oldest man to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Willem met Dale on the New Hampshire leg of his journey. Through personal videos and interviews, Dale shares his adventure, including camaraderie with his fellow hikers, unpredictable weather, and a run-in with a family of bears. It's a testament to the timeless wonder of the Appalachian Trail for hikers of all ages.
Wednesday, January 17 • 7:30PM on NHPBS
Articulate with Jim Cotter
Articulate is a different kind of arts program. It believes that art is for everyone and that creative expression is a basic human need. Every week host Jim Cotter talks to different artists from across the creative spectrum. From children's authors and modern composers to painters and sculptors, Cotter approaches artists as thinkers who reflect, and help shape, our understanding of the world.
Friday, January 12 • 9PM on NHPBS
January 2018
Your Values. Your NHPBS. As we ring in the New Year, we often resolve to lose the pounds we put on over the holidays, return to the gym, or reconnect with friends. We recently spoke with friends of New Hampshire PBS, Jennifer and Bruce Goodwin of Kingston, NH. Bruce recalls his elementary school teacher wheeling in the big black and white TV into the classroom to watch NHPBS. "I remember all the kids were excited," he said. "It was an education show on atoms. It was novel at the time, but it was also clear that this wasn't Saturday morning cartoons, this was something worth watching." These days Bruce and Jennifer enjoy watching mysteries, British shows, the NewsHour and nature programs. "The programs are enlightening," Jennifer said. "You know you can trust what you are watching." The Goodwins are Granite Society members and big fans of NHPBS. "There is something for everyone and it is accessible everywhere. Unlike commerical television, in which the driving force is profits and ratings, PBS is different. The programs are done well and done with respect with the viewer in mind," Bruce said. "PBS speaks to my personal values." With 2018 stretching out before us, our resolve to produce quality programs will remain steadfast. And as you look to the New Year, we hope that you resolve to support New Hampshire PBS just as our good friends, Bruce and Jennifer Goodwin do. Thank you all for your continued support.
Peter Frid NHPBS President & CEO
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Victoria Season 2
Jenna Coleman returns as the young monarch who wants it all - love, power, and personal freedom. This season Victoria juggles marriage and motherhood with the needs of a rapidly changing empire.
Sunday, January 14 • 9PM on NHPBS
Lorraine Hansberry: American Masters
Explore the fascinating life of Lorraine Hansberry. Best known for changing the face of American theatre with her play A Raisin in the Sun, she was also an activist and rebel who spent her brief life challenging social norms.
Friday, January 19 • 9PM on NHPBS
We'll Meet Again
Ann Curry travels the world to reunite people who connected briefly at pivotal moments in history, including a Japanese internment camp survivor in search of a childhood friend.
Tuesday, January 23 • 8PM on NHPBS Hey kids! Enter your original written and illustrated story.
The Untold Stories of Armistead Maupin Meet the frank and funny creator of the groundbreaking Tales of the City, and follow his evolution from a conservative son of the Old South to a gay rights pioneer whose work has inspired millions.
Monday, January 1 • 8:30PM on NHPBS
I Am Not Your Negro
This Oscar-nominated film envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, a revolutionary account of the lives and assassinations of his close friends Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr..
Monday, January 15 • 9PM on NHPBS
The Force
Go inside the longtroubled Oakland Police Department as it tries to confront demands for reform, popular discontent following the events in Ferguson, Missouri, and an explosive scandal.
Monday, January 22 • 9PM on NHPBS
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Primetime Picks From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2018
Hugh Bonneville hosts this cherished tradition of ringing in the New Year from the opulent halls of The Musikverein in Austria. This year the Vienna Philharmonic is joined by the Vienna State Ballet for a program full of the romance and joy of beloved Strauss Family waltzes.
Monday, January 1 • 9PM on NHPBS
Antiques Roadshow
Travel to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as Antiques Roadshow celebrates the start of a new season filled with adventure, history, and treasure hunting. This season features emotional appraisals and never-before-seen items including a handwritten, eyewitness account of the Lincoln assassination and a (plaster) head in a box used in a prison escape.
Monday, January 8 • 8PM on NHPBS
Into the Amazon: American Experience In 1914, Theodore Roosevelt and legendary Brazilian explorer Candido Rondon made a perilous journey into the Amazon rainforest to chart an unknown river in one of the wildest places on earth. Over eight eventful weeks, what was anticipated to be a relatively tranquil journey would turn into a brutal and deadly test of courage and character.
Tuesday, January 9 • 9PM on NHPBS
NOVA: Black Hole Apocalypse
Join astrophysicist Janna Levin on a mind-bending journey to the frontiers of black hole research. While black holes may be key to understanding the universe, they remain an enigma. Discover how scientists may soon be able to “see” a black hole and are revealing new clues about the strangest and most extreme objects in the universe.
Wednesday, January 10 • 9PM on NHPBS
Tony Bennett: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize This tribute to Tony Bennett honors the legendary singer for his contribution to popular music. Hosted by Bruce Willis, the celebration includes performances from Chris Botti, Michael Bublé, Savion Glover, Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Vanessa Williams, and Wynton Marsalis
Friday, January 12 • 9PM on NHPBS
Secrets of the Dead: Scanning the Pyramids
Travel with a scientific team granted unprecedented access by the Egyptian government to solve the 4,500-year-old mystery of what lies within the Great Pyramid at Giza, the only of the seven wonders of the world still standing. Using non-invasive technologies, the team makes a historic discovery.
Wednesday, January 24 • 10PM on NHPBS
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