Burns, the first African-American woman to head a Fortune 500 company; Cathy Hughes, radio and TV personality; business magnate Martha Stewart; and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, author of the 2013 book, “Lean In.” Repeats Wed 10/29, 4pm; Thur 10/30, 1pm 10:00 FRONTLINE: THE RISE OF ISIS — Frontline investigates the brutal rise of ISIS. Correspondent Martin Smith reports from Iraq on how the country began coming undone after the American withdrawal. 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
scars across the top of his head from being experimented upon by his brother, who suspected Ransom of having “second sight,” the ability to predict events. DCI Barnaby investigates. Repeats Fri 10/31, 1pm 9:30 MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!: POIROT, SERIES 12: DEAD MAN’S FOLLY — A wealthy financier stages a grand party at his new summer home. Poirot (David Suchet) is urged to attend by his friend Ariadne Oliver (Zoë Wanamaker), who suspects the “murder hunt” game she is preparing may turn out to be a real murder. Repeats Fri 10/31, 3pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: SNOW MONKEYS — In the frigid valleys of Japan’s Shiga Highlands, a troop of snow monkeys functions in a complex society of rank and privilege where each knows his and her place. In the troop spotlighted in this film, one little monkey, unaware of his own low status, reaches out to the troop leader and they form a remarkable bond. {DVI} Repeats Thur 10/30, 3pm 9:00 NOVA: FIRST AIR WAR — During World War I, air force fighters became efficient killing machines with a growing strategic impact on the outcome of the war. NOVA spotlights some of aviation’s most colorful and deadly early flying machines. {DVI} Repeats Thur 10/30, 4pm 10:00 HOW WE GOT TO NOW WITH STEVEN JOHNSON — Author Steven Johnson relates extraordinary stories behind remarkable ideas that made modern life possible. Episode 4 of 6. Light. Johnson explores how pioneers of light have changed genetic make-up, sleeping patterns, architecture and more and helped to effect social reform. Hear about Edison’s light bulb and more. Repeats Thur 10/30, 5pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — In WETA’s long-running production, moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of top journalists on the news events of the week. Repeats Sat 10/25, 6:30pm 8:30 WETA ARTS — The WETA TV 26 production explores “Neo-Impressionism and the Dream of Realities” at the Phillips Collection; goes inside Washington’s (e)merge art fair, featuring cutting-edge works by 150 artists from 30 countries; and visits the International Quilt Festival. 9:00 PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL: MICHAEL FEINSTEN AT THE RAINBOW ROOM — Entertainer Michael Feinstein headlines an all-star evening with performances by Tony–winner Christine Ebersole; American Idol sensation Jessica Sanchez; the Manzari Brothers tap duo and others at the Rainbow Room, a New York nightclub. 10:00 GREAT ESTATES OF SCOTLAND — A miniseries takes an in-depth look at the workings of Scotland’s magnificent country estates. Dumfries. Tour the interior of the Dumfries House, an architectural gem that boasts one of the largest collections of Chippendale furniture in the world. The once-neglected mansion was saved by The Prince of Wales. 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE: THE WEEK 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
30 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 8: SECOND SIGHT — John Ransom collapses and dies outside a pub after a fight with his brother-in-law. Ransom has electrical
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The WETA Kids channel offers a safe haven for young viewers, presenting educational broadcasts 24 hours each day, 7 days a week. Children’s programs also air on WETA TV 26 weekdays (5 a.m.–noon) and Sundays. WETA KIDS ON WEEKDAYS
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Maya & Miguel presents culture and language learning as fun, relevant and rewarding for all children, with a special emphasis on the Latino population. The series for 5–9-year-olds chronicles the adventures of two 10-year-old twins in their richly diverse neighborhood. Each episode explores doing good for family and community.
WETA Kids airings in black; WETA TV 26 in blue. Peep/Pocoyo, 5am Maya & Miguel, 5:30am, 8:30pm Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, 6am Clifford The Big Red Dog, 6:30am Caillou, 7am (6am) Arthur, 7:30am, 7pm (6:30am) Wild Kratts, 8am, 8:30am, 7:30pm (7am, 7:30am) Curious George, 9am, 9:30am, 6pm (8am, 8:30am) Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 10am, 10:30am, 5:30pm (9am, 9:30am) Sesame Street, 11am (5am, 10am) Dinosaur Train, noon, 12:30pm (11am, 11:30am) Peg + Cat, 1pm, 1:30pm (Sundays, 8:30am) Super WHY!, 2pm (Sundays, 6am) Thomas & Friends, 2:30pm (Sundays, 6:30am) Sesame Street, 3pm The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 3:30pm, 6:30pm (Sundays, 7:30am) Word World, 4pm Martha Speaks, 4:30pm (Sundays, 7am) Word Girl, 5pm (Sundays, 8am) More listings are available at weta.org/kids.
Visit weta.org/kids for full listings of children’s programs on WETA Kids & WETA TV 26. 10 ocTobEr 2014 For full schedules and program information, visit weta.org