TREASURES OF THE EARTH

POWER

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 @ 6:00PM

Drill down to discover the treasures beneath our feet that power our world. Fossil fuels–coal, oil, and natural gas–powered the industrial revolution and allowed us to build a way of life that many cherish today. Personal cars, planes, lights, hot showers–all of these are gifts from our fossil fuels… but they have a dirty dark side in that they are polluting the planet. What is it about these natural resources that has allowed them to fuel our civilization? What secrets are locked in their molecules? Where did that energy come from, and can we find alternative energy resources that come in a cleaner form? The hunt is on for new treasures that might allow us to power our modern way of life without damaging the environment.

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AND STILL I RISE

OUT OF THE SHADOWS/MOVE ON UP

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 @ 9:00PM

In his new four-hour series, BLACK AMERICA SINCE MLK: AND STILL I RISE, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. embarks on a deeply personal journey through the last fifty years of African American history. Joined by leading scholars, celebrities, and a dynamic cast of people who shaped these years, Gates travels from the victories of the civil rights movement up to today, asking profound questions about the state of black America—and our nation as a whole. (Aired 11/15/16)

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PAINTING WITH SOUND

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 @ 10:00PM

The second episode in our series chronicles a watershed event in the history of music: the moment when the recording studio itself effectively became an instrument and gave rise to sounds that could never be reproduced live. Beginning with the advent of magnetic tape and multi-tracking technology, and charting its evolution from the four or eight tracks used by The Beatles and The Beach Boys, to the sixteen- and twenty-four track productions created by Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac, to the digital innovations that today fuel the work of artists such as Beck, Bon Iver, and Radiohead.

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THE RECORDING ARTIST

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 @ 8:00PM & 12:00AM

Soundbreaking begins where a recording does — at the intersection of inspiration and execution. Profiling some of the most accomplished and revered producers in the recording industry, “The Recording Artist” offers a study in contrasting styles and approaches.

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ON MASTERPIECE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 @ 9:00PM

Louisa’s aunt arrives from England to a string of mishaps. Bad moods and bad luck threaten to end the Durrells’ Greek idyll. Sven comes to the rescue.

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SEASON 2 ON MASTERPIECE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM

EPISODE 7

For once, Ross plays the game he despises. George is on the brink of success. The copper mine yields a glimpse of hope. Ross reaches a breaking point.

This episode contains scenes which may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

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WITH GWEN IFILL

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 @ 9:00PM

Just two days after winning the presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump was at the White House to meet with President Obama, who will officially hand over power in 71 days.  The two men exchanged harsh words on the campaign trail, but Obama promised to make a “smooth transition” to the next administration. 

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