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New Windows to the Wild Small Steps, Big Challenges to Keep Moving As hikers know so well, trails can take unexpected turns. So can life. Willem Lange hikes Blueberry Mountain with Happy Trails author Joe Nyberg, an avid outdoorsman battling stage 4 prostate cancer. Joe and Willem laugh about aging and discuss how Joe came to the decision that an uncertain future wouldn't keep him from doing what he loves and savoring each moment.
Wednesday, November 1 • 7:30 PM on NHPBS
Family Vacation
Willem introduces a new generation to the history and camaraderie of the famous AMC huts. He joins the Ellis family on a trek to the Appalachian Mountain Club's beautiful new Medawisla Lodge in northern Maine, one of a new network of huts throughout the 100 Mile Wilderness. Willem and his friends sample swanky amenities while meeting new people and enjoying the kind of family bonding that makes for an unforgettable getaway.
Wednesday, November 15 • 7:30 PM on NHPBS
November 2017
The holiday season is around the corner once again. If you're like me, your holiday to-do list can be overwhelming. Luckily, I have a special tip for crossing two items off that list at the same time. Our annual NHPBS Online Holiday Auction is a great way to support a non-profit you love, while shopping for unique gifts for your friends and family. The NHPBS Online Holiday Auction begins November 15 and runs until December 7. You can bid on hundreds of items, from gorgeous gift baskets to oneof-a-kind experiences. It all takes place online at nhpbs.org/auction, which means you can bid while curled up watching your favorite NHPBS programs or while on the go. Not only are the unique gifts from local businesses, bidding on them is just plain fun. Placing the winning bid is that much sweeter when you know that every penny supports the programming you love. Thank you for your support! Peter Frid NHPBS President & CEO
Thanksgiving Family Fun! Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars
Great Performances: Holiday Inn
Anne Shirley is turning 13. She faces all the fun and uncertainty of becoming a teenager, including a new friendship with Gilbert Blythe, that disrupts her peaceful world. Her freespirited nature is challenged by her desire to be sensible, a goal fraught with confusion and amusing mishaps.
Kick off the holiday season with The Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway adaptation of the classic 1942 movie musical. Bursting with a hit parade of Irving Berlin's most famous tunes, Holiday Inn features thrilling dance numbers and laugh-out-loud comedy. It's a joyful classic, with all the spirit of Hollywood's golden age and a contemporary sparkle that pairs perfectly with one more slice of pie.
Thursday, November 23 • 8 PM on NHPBS
Friday, November 24 • 9 PM on NHPBS
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Journey with Veterans
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Harry's Arctic Heroes
Killer Hurricanes
Prince Harry joins a team of severely injured Afghan vets as they attempt to make an unsupported trek to the North Pole. Follow a year of training and preparation for an expedition that would challenge an able-bodied explorer.
Thursday, November 2 • 10 PM on NHPBS
VA: The Human Cost of War Explore the history of the Department of Veterans Affairs from the 1920s to today. The film chronicles the evolution and inner workings of this crucial but often beleaguered American institution.
Monday, November 6 • 9 PM on NHPBS
POV: Almost Sunrise
The Great Hurricane of 1780 lasted nine days and killed at least 20,000 people. Historians and storm sleuths track down what made this storm so deadly.
Wednesday, November 1 • 9 PM on NHPBS
Killer Floods
Follow scientists as they uncover the geologic fingerprints of ancient mega-floods so cataclysmic they had the power to reshape continents in a matter of hours, including a deluge so powerful it turned Great Britain into an island.
Wednesday, November 8 • 9 PM on NHPBS
Two Iraq War veterans attempt to put haunting combat experiences behind them, embarking on foot across America. On the journey, they seek a way to close the moral chasm opened by war. Almost Sunrise captures an uncommon portrait of veterans, full of hope and untold possibilities.
Extreme Animal Weapons
Monday, November 13 • 10 PM on NHPBS
Wednesday, November 22 • 9 PM on NHPBS
Every animal has some kind of weapon, whether it’s claws or horns, fangs or stings. But why are some armaments huge and extreme, far beyond any practical need?
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Primetime Picks Nature-H is for Hawk: A New Chapter
Helen Macdonald’s international bestseller H Is for Hawk told the story of a grieving daughter who found healing in training Mabel the goshawk. For the first time since Mabel’s death, Macdonald tries to train another of these secretive birds of prey. She also explores the life of wild goshawks in the forests they call home.
Wednesday, November 1 • 8 PM on NHPBS
Beyond A Year In Space
A Year In Space followed Scott Kelly's life on the International Space Station, but the adventure was just beginning. As Kelly returns to Earth, he participates in a study on the effects of long-term space travel with his twin, astronaut Mark Kelly, helping NASA prepare for travel to Mars and beyond.
Wednesday, November 15 • 9 PM on NHPBS
Great Performances: Present Laughter
Remembering Leonard Nimoy
Slip into something more comfortable for Kevin Kline's Tony-winning performance in Noel Coward's comedy. Actor Garry Essendine's life sees some surprising plot twists when he receives a visit from a young admirer, the first in a parade of intruders including his ex-wife, fawning ingenues and a crazed playwright.
Join us for an intimate journey into Leonard Nimoy’s personal life, featuring stories from his childhood in Boston, his early career and behind the scenes on Star Trek. The film also delves into his struggles with the lung disease COPD which includes interviews with Leonard’s family sharing poignant stories, never-before-seen home videos and photos.
Friday, November 3 • 9 PM on NHPBS
Thursday, November 16 • 8 PM on NHPBS
Ireland's Lost Babies
David Letterman: The Mark Twain Prize
Thursday, November 9 • 10 PM on NHPBS
Monday, November 20• 8 PM on NHPBS
Journalist Martin Sixsmith, the inspiration behind the 2013 film Philomena, investigates the Irish Catholic Church's role in an adoption trade which saw thousands of illegitimate children taken from their mothers and sent abroad, often with donations to the Church flowing in the other direction. In Ireland and in America, Martin hears the moving stories of the parents and children whose lives were changed forever.
Celebrate beloved broadcaster David Letterman, the 20th recipient of The Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. From the stage of The Kennedy Center, a star-studded lineup of Letterman's friends, including Bill Murray, Steve Martin, Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman, salute a trailblazer who changed the late-night landscape.
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