NHPTV Connections On Stage With The PBS Arts Fall Festival! Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater This Lincoln Center at the Movies special showcases one of the world’s leading modern dance companies. Designated by a U.S. Congressional resolution as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” the Ailey company is known for its spectacular range, diversity, and artistry. This is highlighted in a performance of its beloved signature work, Revelations, the American dance masterpiece created by founder Alvin Ailey.
Friday, November 4 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Gypsy Follow the story of ambitious showbiz mother Rose, who treks across the country with her daughters Baby June and Louise in search of success with their homespun vaudeville act. Great Performances presents Imelda Staunton as the indomitable Momma Rose in London’s hit revival of Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical Gypsy, about stripper Gypsy Rose Lee’s rise to fame.
November 2016 Giving Thanks Every day we deliver educational and entertaining programs and services to a million Granite Staters. Through your generous support, you help keep NOVA and Nature on the air, and their online resources in the classroom. You keep Windows to the Wild host Will Lange on the trail and inspiring others those to follow in his footsteps. And your support enables us to travel the state to invite townspeople to tell their stories for Our Hometown. You can help us continue our mission by contributing to our Giving Tuesday campaign. On November 29th, we will have a 24-hour online campaign to increase membership and support. Help us spread the word about why you believe in the power of New Hampshire PBS. #GivingNHPBS. Thank you. Peter Frid, NHPBS President & CEO
Friday, November 11 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs You'll laugh...you'll tear up...you'll experience what The New York Times called “an emotional firestorm” as the award-winning TV and Broadway star brings down the house with his acclaimed cabaret show.
Friday, November 18 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
SoundBreaking Explore the extraordinary impact of recorded music on the modern world in this wide-ranging series on the art of music recording. Gain unprecedented access to some of the most celebrated music artists, producers and innovators through rare archival studio footage and an extensive musical soundtrack. This 8-part series features original interviews with luminaries such as Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Debbie Harry, B.B. King, Questlove, Beck, Imogen Heap, Brian Eno and more.
Great Gifts For Giving! Get your holiday shopping done AND support NHPTV through our Online Holiday Auction! Beginning November 15th, get ready to browse, bid & buy at nhptv.org/auction! We have over 900 items perfect for gifting to family, friends — or yourself! Bid on dining certificates for amazing restaurants from around the state, lift tickets to the region's best ski areas, beautiful decorations for your holiday displays and so much more. Be sure to check in regularly as items are added daily. Let the Online Holiday Auction help you with all your gift giving while you support the awardwinning programs and services you love. Thanks to all our generous donors and YOU!
Browse, bid & buy! November 15 - December 8 • nhptv.org/auction
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NHPTV Is On-Air • Online • In Your Community Masterpiece Cliff Hangers The Durrells In Corfu
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Follow the mishaps and missed connections of a family of British ex-pats living in Greece. Louisa, the mother, tries to the keep the family in line. The oldest boys, Larry and Leslie, are selfinvolved. Teenager Margo turns boy-crazy, and the youngest, Gerry, fills the house with exotic creatures as he explores the wilds of Corfu.
Sundays, November 6 - 20 • 8 PM on PRIME
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The drama continues for Ross Poldark as the second season comes to a close. Following a promise of riches from a mine, Ross sails into a trap. He and Demelza are at odds, and the widowed Elizabeth has a role in that.
Sundays, November 6 - 27 • 9 PM on PRIME
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Don't miss the series finale as tensions collide and the great escape begins. Alice and Aafrin decide to flee Simla with Cynthia's help, but Charlie gets wind of the scheme. Ralph's life spirals out of control as an announcement comes of a new Viceroy. And Sooni converts for love, and her family is horrified.
Sundays, November 6 - 20 • 10 PM on PRIME Br
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. looks at the last 50 years of African-American history — from Dr. King to Barack Obama, from James Brown’s “I’m Black and I’m Proud” to Beyoncé’s “Formation” — charting the remarkable progress black people have made, and raising hard questions about the obstacles that remain. Today, Barack Obama sits in the White House and African Americans wield influence in every domain, from business to academia to the arts. At the same time, black people are incarcerated at six times the rate of whites and face financial inequality, while whites now have 13 times the wealth of blacks. Many of our schools and neighborhoods are more segregated than they were in 1965, and police killings of unarmed black men in places like Ferguson, Baltimore and Baton Rouge recur with tragic frequency. But why? To find out, Gates offers a fresh examination of key events and turning points in American race relations and black history. He asks: has the promise of the civil rights movement truly been realized?
Out of the Shadows • November 15 • 8 PM on PRIME Keep Your Head Up • November 22 • 8 PM on PRIME
We've Got Your Brit Fix On NHPTV PRIME & EXPLORE
Some of us just want more accents in our lives. Luckily, there are many British and Australian series to enjoy on NHPTV PRIME and EXPLORE; look for the NHPTV BritWit Club badge in this newsletter to key you in to familiar and new shows. Are you in our NHPTV BritWit Club? Join us for a tea and screening November 5 in Concord. RSVP at (603) 868-4467 or britwit@nhptv.org. Here's our extensive program lineup on NHPTV EXPLORE: • Midsomer Murders • Mondays at 8 PM • Hinterland • Mondays at 9 PM • Grantchester • Wednesdays at 8 PM • Doc Martin • Wednesdays at 9 PM • Father Brown • Thursday at 8 PM • Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries • Thursday at 9 PM
Join NHPTV's Club for Anglophiles!
nhptv.org/britwit
Program Top Picks Windows To The Wild
Nature: The Story Of Cats
Join the unstoppable Will Lange as he hits the trail for two new adventures this month! First, Will trails a group with a noble mission. Each year, Flags on the 48 enlists hikers to summit NH's 4,000footers and plant a flag to honor those fallen in 9/11 attacks. Then, Will meets outdoor adventurer, survivalist and reality TV star, Laura Zerra. She discuss her experiences on the cable show Naked & Afraid and common-sense strategies for surviving in the woods.
Cats are among the most feared and revered creatures on the planet. Their power, strength, and enigmatic nature have fascinated us for centuries. They are one of the most studied mammals in the world yet only now is their real identity being understood. Using the latest camera technology and working with leading scientists, we are able to learn about this creature like never before.
The Battle Of Chosin
Pearl Harbor - USS Oklahoma
On Thanksgiving Day 1950, American troops were on the march in North Korea. U.S. Marine and Air Force pilots distributed holiday meals to those on the front lines. Everyone expected to be home soon. But soon after that peaceful celebration, American military leaders were caught off guard. American Experience presents this harrowing story of a pivotal Korean War battle.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 sunk the USS Oklahoma, killing 429 crew members when the vessel capsized. Explore what happened to the USS Oklahoma, the only battleship to capsize during the Pearl Harbor attack. New details about what may have caused the ship to overturn are presented, along with stories from Oklahoma survivors and the families of those lost.
Wednesdays, November 9 & 16 • 7:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Tuesday, November 1 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
The Great British Baking Show
Wednesday, November 2 & 9 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
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Contestants face some of the most difficult and technical bakes imaginable. Join Mary and Paul in the baking tent as they take over for the ultimate baking masterclass. They take their own favorite bakes and break them down, step-by-step. Watch as they make Mary’s whole orange cake and angel food cake, Paul’s breakfast muffins and olive bread sticks, the duo’s showstopper chocolate cake and more.
Thursdays, November 3 & 10 • 9 & 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME
A Cooking Bounty On Saturdays Weekends are tastier with a little time in the kitchen. Each Saturday on NHPTV PRIME, we serve up a block of delicious shows to inspire your cooking skills. Bon appétit!
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Jacques Pepin • 11 AM Martha Bakes • 11:30 AM A Chef's Life • 12 PM Pati's Mexican Table • 12:30 PM Moveable Feast • 1 PM Lidia's Kitchen • 1:30 PM Simply Ming • 2 PM
For listings, previews and more: nhptv.org • Watch online: video.nhptv.org
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NHPTV Events
These events support NHPTV’s programs.
NHPTV BritWit Club Event
November 5 • Call 603-868-4467 to register
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NHPTV Holiday Auction
November 15 - December 8 - nhptv.org/auction
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
November 26 - SNHU Arena, Manchester
Giving Tuesday
November 29 - Social Media at #GivingNHPBS
Meet the Patels: Indie Lens Pop-Up - Free Screening December 14 - Red River Theatres, Concord
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