HAPPINESS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 @ 8:00PM

A Himalayan village in Bhutan, the nearest road a three-day walk away, is connected to electricity for the first time. A 9-year-old monk leaves for the city in search of a TV, in a story of the bittersweet seduction of technology and progress.

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THE PARADISE, SEASON 2

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 @ 7:00PM

Episode 8 ~ FINALE

Clémence has returned, “large as life and twice as French,” as Sam says. This time she isn’t selling her wares, and instead seems to be fleeing her past. But she hasn’t arrived alone – a man who holds her secret is in close pursuit, and a chance encounter threatens to alter her life forever. Clémence’s arrival is an opportunity for Tom Weston, who is gleeful at his prospects, while also tormented by his demons. In the end, it will all come down to one fateful, high-stakes moment. Will all that has been be regained, or has the blush of misfortune stained the Paradise forever?

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WORRICKER: SALTING THE BATTLEFIELD

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM

Johnny (Bill Nighy) and Margot (Helena Bonham Carter) are together again, just like old times, managing to stay a jump ahead of an international dragnet hard on their heels all across Europe. British Prime Minister Alec Beasley (Ralph Fiennes) desperately wants Johnny back, and so does Johnny’s old MI5 colleague, Jill Tankard (Judy Davis) — but for different reasons. Who will win this frenzied game of spy versus spy? And what happens when a terrible secret sees the light of day? (90 Minutes)

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WITH MARIA HINOJOSA

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 @ 7:30PM

The US ranks shockingly 56th in the world for infant mortality. In Rochester, New York, black and Latino babies die at three times the rate of white babies. Why is this happening, and what is Rochester doing to reverse these dramatic disparities? Find out in this episode of AMERICA BY THE NUMBERS.

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WITH GWEN IFILL

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 @ 9:00PM

The U.S. and China reached a historic agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions this week that seemed to signal a new international collaboration on addressing climate change.  But on Capitol Hill the plan sparked predictable partisan debates as Congress reconvened.

Despite post-election pledges of cooperation and bipartisanship from Republicans and Democrats, the start of the lame duck session of Congress saw both parties bickering over not only climate change but also judicial appointments and the hot-button issue of immigration reform.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 @ 8:00PM

“HITMAKERS” is an up-close look at the music industry’s resilience in the digital age, from the perspective of groundbreaking artists, music label mavericks, and game-changing managers. These crucial players have shaped the music business over the past 100 years, changing pop culture in the process. Today’s artists challenge the paradigm further, taking control of their careers and sometimes shucking the system altogether to record and release music on their own. Record labels large and small also have found they must innovate to thrive. Entertaining and thoughtful, “HITMAKERS” boasts an unforgettable soundtrack. The special features interviews and performances from notable artists such as Melissa Etheridge, The Roots’ Questlove, Sharon Jones, rising DJ/producer Steve Aoki, and many more.

EMPEROR’S GHOST ARMY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 @ 10:00PM

In central China, a vast underground mausoleum conceals a life-size terracotta army of cavalry, infantry, horses, chariots, weapons, administrators, acrobats, and musicians, all built to serve China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, in the afterlife. Lost and forgotten for over 2,200 years, this clay army, 8,000-strong, stands poised to help the First Emperor rule again beyond the grave. Now, a new archaeological campaign is probing the thousands of figures entombed in the mausoleum.

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