PLUS (PT)

11:30 pm 

Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers  "Surgical Slimmers"  In spite of the risks, people are lining up to solve their weight problems in the operating room. And if the latest device - an implantable stomach "pacer" - works out, millions more will be taking the surgical way out. D

12:00 am 

Whiz Kids   At a time when American teens lag far behind other countries in math and science, WHIZ KIDS is a coming-of-age documentary that tells the story of three remarkably different yet equally passionate 17-year-old scientists who vie to compete in the nation's oldest, most prestigious science competition. Win or lose, these 'whiz kids' raise questions about class, courage, personal sacrifice, success and failure, and in the process, learn as much about themselves as they do about science. D

1:30 am 

Wizard's Lab: Edison's Quest for Rubber   In 1927, Thomas Edison, the "Wizard" of electricity, began searching for a domestic source of rubber to free Americans from foreign control of this vital commodity. The 80-year-old inventor experimented with thousands of plants on his estate, eventually selecting goldenrod as a promising source. He died in 1931, but his research continued until the development of synthetic rubber.G

2:00 am 

Outdoor Idaho  "A Middle Fork Journey"  It will test you, and it will challenge you. And then it will enchant you. The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is the gold standard by which other rivers are judged. Each year more than 10,000 folks make the journey. It's a journey into a wilderness, at times restful and serene, at other times dramatic and threatening. But no one leaves the Middle Fork disappointed. This is Idaho at its best.G

2:30 am 

Dialogue  "Busted Bronco"  In 2003, former Boise State All-American defensive end and Montana State University college football coach Joe O'Brien faced a stunning downfall. He was arrested for his part in an illegal drug distribution scheme.Joan Cartan-Hansen talks with O'Brien and Boise writer Bob Evancho, co-author of O'Brien's life story "Busted Bronco: From Addiction to Redemption."G

3:00 am 

Sesame Street  "Frankly It's A Habitat"  Big Bird is eating a hot bowl of soup on a cold day outside Hooper's store. Freddy Flapman, from Flychert Real Estate finds Big Bird and tries to convince him to migrate somewhere warm. Freddy Flapman tells him that he might like living in a new habitat. D

4:00 am 

Sid The Science Kid  "I Want Cake"  Sid declares that he shall only eat Birthday cake for every meal! Sid and his friends discover that only eating cake would make their bodies feel terrible. Then they explore and learn that the best way to stay healthy is by eating nutritious food. D

4:30 am 

Martha Speaks  "Firedog Martha/Martha's Pickle"  Firedog Martha - Martha wants to be a firehouse dog, just like her favorite book, Firehouse Freddie. Martha's Pickle - Have giant alien pickles invaded Wagstaff City?G

5:00 am 

Austin City Limits  "Randy Newman"  Songwriting legend Randy Newman takes the stage with a selection of his greatest hits.G

6:00 am 

Rick Steves' Europe  "South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry"  We find the story of Ireland strewn along its fascinating south coast: Waterford's much-loved crystal factory; the Kennedy family homestead; the Dunbrody famine ship; and Kinsale's star-shaped fortresses. After learning why locals don't kiss the Blarney Stone, we savor the scenic charms of the Emerald Isle-driving the Ring of Kerry. D

6:30 am 

Smart Travels - Europe with Rudy Maxa  "Prague & Budapest"  We leave Western Europe behind as we venture to the exotic cities of Prague and Budapest. In Prague, we marvel at the startlingly beautiful old town and tour the labyrinthine castle that haunted writer Franz Kafka. Bohemian glass dazzles us as we browse the flourishing shops in this former Communist country, and we witness the scene of the "Velvet Revolution". D

7:00 am 

The Desert Speaks  "Oaxaca: Footsteps In Tradition"  The Valle de Tehuacan, in the Mexican state of Puebla, is not only home to the world's greatest variety of cacti; it is also probably the birthplace of domestic corn. That corn became a staple for people throughout North America, including the civilizations that inhabited nearby Monte Alban. Those civilizations sowed the creative seeds for the Zapotecan culture that still thrives today. D

7:30 am 

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm  "Atlanta, Georgia - Organic"  Chef Anne Quatrano of Atlanta's Bacchanalia and Float Away Cafe has a passion for fine ingredients from local family farMs. We see the sweet reward of her obsession as we unearth the finest collards the South has to offer. And we find out the family farm is alive and well when we visit Chef Quatrano's farm and the Glover Family Organic Farm, whose soil-nurtured naturally for generations-yields wonderful organic specialty greens and produce. Recipes: Sweet Potato Soup; Bacchanalia Collards; Sweet Onion & Apple Saute, Southern Style. D

8:00 am 

America's Heartland   Eleven Illinois farm families work together to deliver soybean products to consumers. Chef Dave Lieberman travels to Texas where a little "goat wrangling" serves up delicious cheese. Reporter Jason Shoultz outlines some hidden benefits to a diet including oats. D

8:30 am 

Nick Stellino Cooking with Friends  "Ratatouille, Tomato Sauce & Pasta"  Nick welcomes Chef Maria Hines of Tilth in Seattle. Chef Hines demonstrates Eggplant Ratatouille with Lemon Marinated Chicken Breast. Stellino teaches you to make Tomato Sauce and then use the sauce in Pasta with Braised sausages and Parmesan Ricotta. D

9:00 am 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Lazy Day Breakfast"  First up, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews waffle irons in the Equipment Corner. Then, test cook Yvonne Ruperti uncovers the secrets to extra-crispy Buttermilk Waffles. Then, science expert Guy Crosby reveals the science behind browning. D

9:30 am 

New York Wine & Table  "Finger Lakes - Following A Dream"  Many winemakers and chefs are staking their hopes and their trellises on the east coast. Over the last three decades, 194 new wineries have opened in New York State. 112 of those wineries are located in the Finger Lakes region. D

10:00 am 

Song of the Mountains   Jackie Kincaid & Steppin Out; Mark Newton & the Stringtones. D

11:00 am 

Sesame Street  "Mary, Mary Quite Contrary"  Mary Mary Quite Contrary walks along Sesame Street and dumps a pile of dirt outside Oscar's trashcan. Gordon explains that she can not leave the dirt, she is making a mess! Mary Mary insists that she is going to grow a garden with silver bells and cockle shells. Gordon tries to tell her that silver bells and cockleshells aren't alive. D

12:00 pm 

Dinosaur Train  "Buddy Explores The Tyrannosaurs/Rainy Day Fight"  Buddy, an adopted T. rex, wishes he knew more about his T. rex ancestors. So, Dad takes him and Tiny on the Dinosaur Train back to the early Cretaceous, to visit an ancestor: an earlier version of Tyrannosaurus rex called Raptorex. Rodney Raptorex is a kid who won't grow up to be as big as Buddy will, but the two boys find that they not only have a lot of differences, they have a lot in common, too. D

12:30 pm 

Super Why!  "The Ugly Duckling: Becoming A Swan"  Pig is too big for his bed and his sneakers are pinching his feet - what is going on? The superhero readers zoom into the story of The Ugly Duckling: Becoming a Swan, and meet a little guy who is experiencing growing pains of his own. Super Why and his friends help Duckling accept himself as he is while Pig learns an important lesson about the benefits of getting bigger. Educational Objectives: To learn about getting bigger. D

1:00 pm 

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!  "Digging The Deep/Puddle Puzzle"  Digging The Deep - Nick and Sally are exploring how deep they can dig in the sandbox. The Cat arrives to whisk them away to the deepest place he knows - the bottom of the Swirly Whirly Ocean! They meet up with Aurilia the Angler fish who guides them to the very bottom of the ocean floor. Now that they've gone as deep as deep can be, it's off to find the next adventure! Puddle Puzzle - Nick and Sally are excited to jump in the giant puddle in their backyard - but it's gone! Where did it go? With the help of Cat's Seussian camera, they see that the puddle has turned into water vapour. D

1:30 pm 

Wild Kratts  "Voyage of the Butterflier XT"  Using Aviva's newly invented Butterflier XT, the miniaturized Kratt Brothers embark on the most incredible insect voyage in the world - the Monarch butterfly's 2,000 mile migration.G

2:00 pm 

Dialogue for Kids  "The Moon"  The Moon is the easiest thing to see in the night sky. About the fourth the size of Earth, the Moon has long fascinated scientists and it remains the only body in space explored by man in person. What did we learn from our visits to the Moon? What does the Moon tells about our own planet? Joan Cartan-Hansen and her guest scientists Jason Barnes, professor of astronomy from the University of Idaho and Daryl Macomb, associate professor of physics from Boise State University, will answer questions about the Moon.G

2:30 pm 

Dialogue  "Busted Bronco"  In 2003, former Boise State All-American defensive end and Montana State University college football coach Joe O'Brien faced a stunning downfall. He was arrested for his part in an illegal drug distribution scheme.Joan Cartan-Hansen talks with O'Brien and Boise writer Bob Evancho, co-author of O'Brien's life story "Busted Bronco: From Addiction to Redemption."G

3:00 pm 

The Desert Speaks  "On The Trail of a Living Fossil"  In an effort to discover more about the desert tortoise, host David Yetman treks from the dry deserts of Utah to the tropics of Northwestern Mexico in search of these special animals. The trail begins outside of St. George Utah, which has more tortoises there per square kilometer than anywhere else in the United States. D

3:30 pm 

Outdoor Idaho  "A Middle Fork Journey"  It will test you, and it will challenge you. And then it will enchant you. The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is the gold standard by which other rivers are judged. Each year more than 10,000 folks make the journey. It's a journey into a wilderness, at times restful and serene, at other times dramatic and threatening. But no one leaves the Middle Fork disappointed. This is Idaho at its best.G

4:00 pm 

PBS NewsHour   NULL

5:00 pm 

Lark Rise to Candleford   Daniel takes on a cause - Old Peg Leg, a visiting Crimean War veteran, who has no pension despite his war injuries. Things take a twisted path to a confrontation in the woods.G

6:00 pm 

Doc Martin   On his last day in the office treating patients, Martin sees a taxi driver who complains of severe headaches. Going through town on the way to London, another incident helps Martin connect the medical dots and he realizes Louisa is in danger in the man's taxi on the way to her own medical appointment.G

7:00 pm 

Masterpiece Contemporary  "The Song of Lunch"  A failed writer and poet (Alan Rickman) meets the woman who is his former lover (Emma Thompson) now happily married to a successful novelist. They meet at a restaurant, an old haunt in Soho, 15 years after their relationship ended. This quiet drama is framed by a poem (The Song of Lunch by Christopher Reid) as the complexities of their former relationship emerge during drinks, food and talk.G

8:00 pm 

Storied Life of Millie Benson   Author, reporter and adventurer Mildred Wirt Benson, who died in 2002 at the age of 96, is better known as Carolyn Keene, the ghostwriter of the first 23 Nancy Drew mysteriesG

8:30 pm 

New Tricks  "Communal Liviing"  Struggling to control and conceal his desire to drink again, Brian finds the perfect refuge in a commune at the center of the team's investigation into the death of a university student. The case also helps Gerry face up to his relationship with Emily, who has not spoken to him since she discovered the truth about the DNA test at Ricky Hanson's trial.G

9:30 pm 

MI-5  "New Allegiances"  A new series of shows open with Russia emerging as a new superpower. Islamist terrorism is still a real threat, and new cold war is developing. A British soldier is kidnapped off a London street by Al-Qaeda terrorists, who demand Remembrance Sunday services be canceled. An MI5 spy is returned from a Russian prison. Ros' cover is blown while she is undercover in Russia. Meanwhile, there is a bomb to defuse.G

10:30 pm 

Lark Rise to Candleford   Daniel takes on a cause - Old Peg Leg, a visiting Crimean War veteran, who has no pension despite his war injuries. Things take a twisted path to a confrontation in the woods.G

11:30 pm 

Storied Life of Millie Benson   Author, reporter and adventurer Mildred Wirt Benson, who died in 2002 at the age of 96, is better known as Carolyn Keene, the ghostwriter of the first 23 Nancy Drew mysteriesG