GRANITE STATE CHALLENGE

11/7 Gilford High School  vs. Hanover High School  
Airs from 8:30-9 a.m.

11/11 Pittsfield Middle/High School vs. Sunapee Middle/High School  
Airs from 6-6:30 p.m. Repeats 11/14 at 8:30 a.m.

11/18 Manchester Central vs. Pinkerton Academy
Airs from 6-6:30 p.m. Repeats 11/21 at 8:30 a.m.

11/25 Franklin High School vs, Newport Middle/High School  
Airs from 6-6:30 p.m. Repeats 11/28 at 8:30 a.m.

 

Literature/The Arts

5-6-7-8 Danceworks

Airs November 6 from 10:30-11 p.m.
Three local dance troupes, The Four Elements, the Wall Street Jazz Sextet from Concord, and the Celebration Dance Company from Maine, that take different approaches to dance are profiled.

AMERICAN MASTERS

11/16 Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Elegant. Witty. Stylish. A totally original talent. "Everyone wants to be Cary Grant... even I want to be Cary Grant," he was fond of saying. Airs from 8-9:30 p.m. Repeats 11/17 at 1:30 a.m.

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS

11/9 Elvis Costello/The Band of Heathens  
The songwriting genius showcases songs from his latest record, "Secret, Profane and Sugarcane." Airs from 12-1 a.m.

11/17 Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel
The country music legends join forces onstage in celebration of their album, "Willie and the Wheel." Airs from 12-1 a.m.

BILL COSBY: THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE

Airs November 9 from 8-9:30 p.m. Repeats 11/10 at 1:30 a.m.
The comedian has touched people's lives by providing insights into parenting, children and family.

BOB HOPE: HOLLYWOOD'S BRIGHTEST STAR

Airs November 18 from 9-10 p.m. Repeats 11/19 at 1:30 a.m.
A look at the entertainer's exceptional life contains clips from every phase of his long career.

HOW THE BEATLES ROCKED THE KREMLIN

Airs November 14 from 3:30-4:30 a.m.
Sheds light on the Fab Four's influence in the USSR and how it led to the downfall of Communism. Note: 10-day record rights for educators.

SOUNDSTAGE

11/8 Death Cab for Cutie  
The indie rockers turned major label sensation perform "I Will Possess Your Heart," "Cath" and more.
Airs from 12-1 a.m.

11/9 Billy Idol
The rock icon's intense performance includes "Dancing with Myself" "Rebel Yell" and "White Wedding." Airs from 11 p.m.-12 a.m. Repeats 11/10 at 4:30 a.m. and 11/16 at 12:30 a.m.

11/16 Fall Out Boy
The pop punk quartet perform "America's Suitehearts" and "Dance, Dance" with unparalleled energy. Airs from 11 p.m.-12 a.m. Repeats 11/17 at 4:30 a.m. and 11/23 at 12:30 a.m.

 

Science/Math

Blue Realm

11/8 Humpbacks of Tonga
The tiny island nation in the South Pacific may open its waters to allow foreign whaling fleets. Airs from 9-10 p.m. Repeats 11/9 at 2:30 a.m.

11/8 Manatees and Dugongs
Each year, hundreds of critically endangered manatees are killed in US waters by boats and disease. Airs from 10-11 p.m. Repeats 11/9 at 3:30 a.m.

GEARING UP

Airs November 15 from 6-7 p.m. Repeats 11/16 at 4:30 a.m.
Robotics teams made up of high-school students participate in a four-month-long engineering contest.

NATURE

11/5 Born Wild: The First Days of Life
Follows the birth and the dangerous first day of a marmoset, a moose, an elephant and a gorilla.
Airs from 9-10 p.m. Repeats 11/6 at 2:30 a.m. and 11/10 at 1 p.m. Watch online until November 8.
Baby Animal Photo Contest

11/12 Black Mamba
Scientists aim to change the public perception of one of Africa's most dangerous and feared snakes.
Airs from 9-10 p.m. Repeats 11/12 at 2:00 a.m. and 11/17 at 1 p.m.

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NOVA

11/8 Becoming Human: First Steps   Top anthropologists investigate new discoveries that transform the picture of how we became human. Airs from 8-9 p.m. Repeats 11/9 at 1:30 a.m., 11/16 at 1 p.m. and 11/30 at 1:30 a.m.

11/9 Family That Walks on All Fours
Examines the scientific implications of this family's strange impairment using evolutionary data. Airs from 1-2 p.m. Teacher's Guide

11/15 Becoming Human: Birth of Humanity
Top anthropologists investigate new discoveries that transform the picture of how we became human. Airs from 8-9 p.m. Repeats 11/16 at 1:30 a.m. and 11/23 at 1 p.m. and 11/30 at 2:30 a.m.

11/22 Becoming Human: Last Human Standing
Top anthropologists investigate new discoveries that transform the picture of how we became human. Airs from 8-9 p.m. Repeats 11/23 at 1:30 a.m. and 11/30 at 3:30 a.m. and 11/30 at 1 p.m.

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WILDLIFE JOURNAL

11/5 Pearl of the Seacoast
Follow New Hampshire's top marine biologists to learn how oysters are being restored to the seacoast. Airs from 1-1:30 a.m.

11/8 Wildlife Numbers
Learn about the tools and techniques for mapping wildlife. Airs from 12 -12:30 p.m. Repeats11/12 at 1:00 a.m.

11/15 Nashua River
Learn about North America's greatest wildlife success stories. Airs from 12 -12:30 p.m. Repeats11/19 at 1:00 a.m.

WINDOWS TO THE WILD

11/5 Deep Travel on the Merrimack  
Host Willem Lange paddles through Manchester's mill region with David Leff, author of "Deep Travel." Airs from 6-6:30 p.m. Repeats 11/5 at 12 p.m.

11/5 Apple Picking
Once struggling to stay in business, Demeritt Hill Farm turned to agri-tourism to keep the farm going. Airs from 5:30-6 a.m. Repeats 11/5 at 8:30 p.m., 11/6 at 1 a.m., 11/8 at 12:30 p.m., 11/12 at 5 a.m. and 11/12 at 12 p.m.

11/5 Isles of Shoals
Scientists and students work to preserving the Isles of Shoals. Airs from 8-8:30 p.m. Repeats 11/6 at 1:30 a.m.

11/12 Exploring White Rock
Host Lisa Densmore explores the spectacular scenery and unique features of the 36,000-acre White Rocks National Recreation Area in Wallingford, VT. Airs from 6-6:30 p.m. Repeats 11/12 at 8:30 p.m., 11/13 at 1 a.m., 11/15 at 12:30 p.m.

11/12 Moose Whispers
Host Willem Lange tags along with a modern day "moose whisperer" Charles Willey. Airs from 8-8:30 p.m. Repeats 11/13 at 1:30 a.m.

Social Studies

AIR GROUP 16: WE CAME TO REMEMBER

Airs November 11 from 8:30-9 p.m.
The last reunion of veterans who served on the aircraft carrier USS Lexington in World War II.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

11/11 Hoover Dam

This dam transformed the Southwest and brought electricity to millions during the Great Depression. Airs from 9-10 p.m. Repeats 11/12 at 2:30 a.m. Teacher Resources

BILL MOYERS JOURNAL

Sundays from 11 a.m.- noon
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers returns to PBS with a weekly public affairs series entitled BILL MOYERS JOURNAL - the name of his first important series on public television 35 years ago. Moyers re-invents the broadcast for the 21st century, with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy.

FRONTLINE

11/5 The Medicated Child
Psychiatrists are confronted about the risks and benefits of prescription drugs for troubled kids. Airs from 10-11 p.m. Repeats 11/6 at 3:30 a.m. Parent's Guide

11/12 Sick Around the World
Examines health-care systems of other capitalist democracies to find what may help reform our own. Airs from 10-11 p.m. Repeats 11/13 at 3a.m. Teacher's Guide

INDEPENDENT LENS

11/6 Power Paths
American Indian tribes explore ways to bring renewable energy projects into their communities. Airs from 11:59 p.m.-1 a.m. Repeats 11/8 at 11 p.m. and 11/9 at 4:30 a.m.

11/13 D Tour
When his kidney begins to fail, an indie rock musician must search for a living organ donor. Airs from 4-5 a.m. Repeats 11/14 at 12 a.m. and 11/15 at 11 p.m.

KEN BURNS AMERICAN STORIES

11/ 15 Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery
Personal journals, letters & contemporary newspapers help tell the story of this incredible journey. Airs from 2-6 p.m.

LAST RIDGE

Airs November 11 from 10-11 p.m. Repeats 11/12 at 3:30 a.m. National Public Radio's Scott Simon narrates the remarkable story of the 10th Mountain Division.

MEDAL OF HONOR

Airs November 9 from 9:30-11 p.m. and repeats 11/10 at 3 a.m. and 11/11 at 11 p.m.
Profiles America's greatest heroes, recipients of our country's highest honor for military service.

NEW HAMPSHIRE CROSSROADS

11/7 Boats and Accordions
Travel to Weirs Beach for the 23rd annual Antique and Classic Boat Show and meet Gary Sredzienski a musician who lives, eats and sleeps polka music. Airs from 1-1:30 a.m.

11/8 Photographer David MacEachran / Diving In Lake Winnipesaukee / Prospecting for Gold
Travel to the Isles of Shoals with photographer David MacEachran and dive down into the deep waters of Lake Winnipesaukee and explore one of the lake's most popular shipwrecks. Airs from 9-9:30 a.m.

11/15 Louisa May Alcott / Archie Comics / Frost Poem
Explore the unknown side of the late 1800's novelist Louisa May Alcott and learn more about how a Meredith, NH was the inspiration for the town of Riverdale in the Archie comics, and enjoy a video essay of Robert Frost's poem, After Apple Picking. Airs from 9-9:30 a.m.

NH OUTLOOK

11/11 Veteran's Day Special
Veterans of the 3rd Battalion 197th Artillery of the NH National Guard reflect upon the 40th anniversary of their return from Vietnam. Airs from 8-8:30 p.m. Repeats 11/13 at 6 p.m., 11/15 at 9:30 a.m., 11/16 at 5:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., and 11/17 at 1 a.m.

NOW ON PBS

Airs Wednesdays from 5:30-6 a.m. Life of tape educational rights
This weekly newsmagazine features documentary segments and interviews that probe the most important issues facing democracy, including media policy, corporate accountability, civil liberties, the environment, politics, social responsibility, and foreign affairs.
Now Classroom

P.O.V.

11/12 The Way We Get By
On call 24 hours a day for the past five years, a group of senior citizens in Bangor, Maine has made history by greeting over 900,000 American troops at the airport. The Way We Get By is an intimate look at three of these greeters as they confront the universal losses that come with aging and rediscover their reason for living. Airs from 11p.m.-1:30 a.m. Repeats 11/12 at 9:30 p.m.

SECRETS OF THE DEAD

11/19 Airmen and the Headhunters
The story of airmen shot down over the jungles of Japanese occupied Borneo during Word War II. Airs from 2:30-3:30 a.m.

STORY OF INDIA

Note: Unlimited educational record rights
11/18 Beginnings
Archaeological discoveries, DNA, climate science and oral tales cast light on India's deep past. Airs from 11 p.m.-12 a.m. Repeats 11/19 at 3:30 a.m. Teacher Resources

11/19 The Power of Ideas
Explore the revolutionary years after 500 BC, the Age of Buddha, using archaeology and legend. Airs from 12-1 a.m. Repeats 11/19 at 4:30 a.m. Teacher Resources