GRANITE STATE CHALLENGE

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.

12/2 Coe-Brown Northwood Academy vs. Prospect Mountain High School
Airs from 6-6:30 p.m. Repeats 12/5 at 8:30 a.m.

Literature/The Arts

5-6-7-8 DANCEWORKS

Airs 11/24 from 10:30-11 p.m. Repeats 11/25 at 4 a.m.
Producer Andrea Melville profiles three different approaches to dance. The Four Elements is a collaboration of African-American choreographer Arthur Hall, the Wall Street Jazz Sextet from Concord and the Celebration Dance Company from Maine. The artistic director of Ram Island Dance in Maine maintains that one does not have to be a trained professional in order to dance.

AMERICAN MASTERS

11/23Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character
Examine her career, difficult childhood and the dramatic turn that followed her TV variety show. Airs from 9:30-11 p.m. Repeats 11/24 at 3 a.m.

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS

11/24 Pearl Jam
The classic alternative rockers perform tunes from their album "Backspacer" and catalogue favorites. Airs from 12-1 a.m.

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.

IN SEARCH OF SHAKESPEARE

Teacher Resources

11/29 A Time of Revolution
Spies' reports, archives and a coded diary help uncover the dark side of the playwright's world. Airs from 1:30-2:30 a.m.

11/29 The Lost Years
Explains how Shakespeare became a star of the London stage & uncovers a tale of religious conflict. Airs from 2:30-3:30 a.m.

11/29 The Duty of Poets
Uncovers his rise to fame and fortune as he deals with tragedy and builds his greatest characters. Airs from 3:30-4:30 a.m.

11/29 For All Time
The playwright's life in the era of King James I and his neighborhood in London are explored. Airs from 4:30-5:30 a.m.

MONDAYS AT SKIMMILK

Airs November 22 from 5:30-6 p.m.
Celebrates writers & the creative process through the wit and wisdom of New England poets & authors.

NH AUTHORS

11/22 Marie Harris
Marie Harris, NH Poet Laureate from 1999-2004, is the author of four books of poetry. Her most recent of which are Weasel in the Turkey Pen and Your Sun, Manny: A Prose Poem Memoir and children's books including the popular G is for Granite: A New Hampshire Alphabet. Her travel articles have appeared in the NY Sunday Times travel section and Corvette Fever magazine, among others. She has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the NH State Council on the Arts and the VT Studio Center, and has been a Visiting Artist in classrooms throughout New England. Airs from 6-6:30 p.m. Classroom Resources

11/22 Sy Montgomery
Sy Montgomery has been called part Indiana Jones and part Emily Dickinson. Montgomery's travels have taken her around the globe to remote places where she does research for her books, films and articles. Her first children's book, The Snake Scientist, won a dozen national awards. Her latest book, for adults, takes her closer to home in rural NH. The Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood became a national bestseller in 2006. Airs from 6:30-7 p.m.

ROBERT MACNEIL & THE LOVE OF LANGUAGE

Airs November 21 from 2-2:30 p.m.
Barbara Coles examines former journalist and now author Robert MacNeil's lifelong passion for language.

SOUNDSTAGE

11/23 Fall Out Boy
The pop punk quartet perform "America's Suitehearts" and "Dance, Dance" with unparalleled energy. Airs from 12:30-1:30 a.m.

11/23 Josh Groban: An Evening in New York City
"Alla Luce del Sole," "You Are Loved" and "February Song" are performed in an intimate setting. Airs from 11 p.m.-12 a.m. Repeats 11/24 at 4:30 a.m.

THE VILLAGE STORE VERBATIM

Airs 11/21 from 2:30-3 p.m. Repeats 12/9 at 4:30 p.m.
The Village Store Verbatim is an opera whose lyrics are actual conversations recorded in the small town of Westmoreland, NH.

Science/Math

JOURNEY OF THE BROADWINGED HAWK

Airs November 22 from 7-8 p.m.
Every year, broad-winged hawks embark on a spectacular 4,500-mile journey from New Hampshire to South America. This is the story of their flight and the connections they make with people and communities on this ambitious journey. Follow the migratory route of these magnificent birds from their summer home in New Hampshire's White Mountains to their wintering grounds in the Andes of Ecuador, and the stories of those who revel in this wonder of nature.

NATURE

11/19 Fellowship of the Whales
Follows the first year of a humpback whale's life as it learns the lessons of life from her mother. Airs from 9-10 p.m. Repeats 11/20 at 2:30 a.m. and 11/24 at 1 p.m.

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NOVA

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.

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

11/30 Becoming Human: First Steps   Top anthropologists investigate new discoveries that transform the picture of how we became human. Airs from 1:30-2:30 a.m.

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WILDLIFE JOURNAL

11/19 Nashua River
Learn about North America's greatest wildlife success stories. Airs from 1-2 a.m.

11/22 Connecticut River Special
Discover the rich human and natural history of the river that's often called the "heart" of New England. Airs from 12-1 p.m. Repeats at 1 a.m.

WINDOWS TO THE WILD

11/19 Exploring White Rocks
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 5:30-6 a.m. Repeats 11/19 at 12 p.m.

11/19 Rock Climbing Humphrey's Ridge
Brad White of the International Mountain Climbing School in North Conway will join Casey Blad for a dizzying trek up Humphrey's ledge. Along the way, they discuss the history of climbing in the Mount Washington Valley. Airs from 6-6:30 p.m. Repeats 11/19 at 8:30 p.m., 11/20 at 2 a.m., 11/22 at 12:30 p.m.

11/19 First Snow
After the leaves have fallen the days have shortened, the year's first snow slips quietly over hill and valley, and into our hearts. Airs from 7-7:30 p.m. Repeats 11/26 at 8 p.m., 11/27 at 1 a.m.

Social Studies

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

11/22 Kennedys
A saga of ambition, family loyalty and personal tragedy, their legacy continues to influence politics. Airs from 2-5 p.m. Repeats 11/23 at 2:30 p.m. Teacher Resources

11/25 Seabiscuit
A wealthy owner, stubborn trainer and two gifted jockeys turned a racehorse into a national hero. Airs from 9-10 p.m. Repeats 11/26 at 2:30 a.m. Teacher Resources

11/25 Surviving the Dustbowl
Dust storms ravaged the parched southern plains in the 1930s, turning bountiful fields into desert. Airs from 10-11 p.m. Repeats 11/26 at 3:30 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.

FRENCH AMERICANS: WE REMEMBER

Airs 11/21 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Repeats 12/7 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
They came to New England for the promise of a better life. They brought with them a commitment to their faith, their family and their community. They were at the heart of New England industry. Their beautiful churches grace the cities and mill towns where they worked, and their rich cultural traditions are bright strands woven into the fabric of New England life. The program is hosted by Tom Bergeron.

FRONTLINE

11/19 A Death in Tehran
Neda Soltani became a symbol when her death was filmed on a camera phone during the Iran protests. Airs from 10-11 p.m.

11/26 The Card Game
The future of the consumer loan industry and its impact on America's fragile economy are examined. Airs from 10-11 p.m. Repeats 11/27 at 3:30 a.m.

INDEPENDENT LENS

11/22 No Subtitles Necessary: Laszio & Vilmos
Reveals the journey of innovative Hollywood cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. Airs from 11 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Repeats 11/27 at 11:30 p.m.

LOST CAVE TEMPLES OF THE HIMALAYA

Airs 11/22 from 10-11 p.m. Repeats 11/27 at 12 a.m.
Scaling cliffs in a remote corner of the Himalaya, climbers uncover mysterious ancient cave temples.

NEW HAMPSHIRE CROSSROADS

11/22 Transcendental Travelogue / Hawk Watch / Fall Color
This week, we learn about Henry David Thoreau's journal of his Merrimack River canoe trip. Up next, we travel to the summit of Crochet Mt. for the annual hawk migration census. And finally celebrate autumn with a video essay on "Fall Colors" by videographer Steve Salniker. Airs from 9-9:30 a.m. Repeats 11/28 at 1 a.m.

11/29 Gold Prospector/New London Barn Playhouse/ Our Town
This week, we spotlight Willie Ford, a recreational gold prospector. Find out what his secrets are to panning for gold. Then we travel to the New London Barn Playhouse as it celebrates its 60th anniversary. And finally we begin the ?Our Town? series in Enfield. Airs from 9-9:30 a.m.

NH OUTLOOK

Airs Fridays at 6 p.m., Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and Mondays at 5:30 and 6 p.m.
NHPTV’s award-winning weekly public affairs program focuses on state, regional and national issues. With engaging guests and experts, the discussion format offers lively and relevant perspectives.

NOW ON PBS

Airs Wednesdays from 5:30-6 a.m. Life of tape educational rights
This weekly newsmagazine features documentary segments and interviews that6probe the most important issues facing democracy, including media policy, corporate accountability, civil liberties, the environment, politics, social responsibility, and foreign affairs. Now Classroom

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.

11/27 Mumbai Massacre
Victims reveal how they passed information to social networks during the terrorist attack in India. Airs from 10:30-11:30 p.m. Repeats 11/28 at 4 a.m.

SECRETS OF SHANGRI-LA

Airs 11/22 from 9-10 p.m. Repeats 11/26 at 11 p.m., 11/27 at 4:30 p.m., 11/27 at 1 p.m. and 11/30 at 4:30 a.m.
Explorers and archaeologists climb into unexplored cave complexes in the high, remote Himalaya.

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

11/18 The Power of Ideas
Explore the revolutionary years after 500 BC, the Age of Buddha, using archaeology and legend. Airs from 11:59 p.m.-1 a.m. Repeats 11/19 at 4:30 a.m. Teacher Resources

11/19 Spice Routs and Silk Roads
Discover the Roman Empire's greatest trading port in India and the forgotten empire of the Kushans. Airs from 11 p.m.-12 a.m. Repeats 11/20 at 3:30 a.m. Teacher Resources

11/20 Age of Gold
Discover amazing achievements of India's golden age from 300 to 1000 AD and find a sacred mountain. Airs from 12 -1 a.m. Repeats 11/20 at 4:30 a.m. Teacher Resources

11/20 The Meeting of Two Oceans
The epic story the coming of Islam to the Indian subcontinent and the Moghul Empire are explored. Airs from 11p.m.-12 a.m. Repeats 11/21 at 3:30 a.m. Teacher Resources

11/21 Freedom
The time of Britain's occupation of India, the Raj, and India's struggle for freedom are examined. Airs from 12-1 a.m. Repeats 11/21 at 4:30 a.m. Teacher Resources