THE PARADISE, SEASON 2

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 @ 9:00PM

The latest Parisian import, fireworks vendor Clémence Romanis, arrives at the Paradise setting off sparks and speculation. Life is passion, Clémence says, as she beguiles several male staffers, and encourages the women of the Paradise to follow their own calling. Even Moray doesn’t seem immune to her charms. As fireworks light up the sky and enchant passersby, a shadowy figure from the past returns with no explanation. Miss Audrey, torn between new ideas and old-world ways, faces a life-altering decision. And as Katherine, Tom and Moray jostle for power, it’s unclear where allegiances lie, and exactly who will direct the future of the Paradise.

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INSPECTOR LEWIS, SEASON 7

ENTRY WOUNDS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 @ 7:00PM & 11:30PM

Kevin Whately stars as Inspector Lewis, the former working-class foil to the erudite Detective Inspector Morse. Together with his cool, cerebral partner Detective Sergeant Hathaway (Laurence Fox), Lewis tackles murder and mayhem in the seemingly-perfect academic haven of Oxford. In a partnership forged through loyalty and mutual–though often grudging–respect, Robbie Lewis untangles lies and murky motives with his combination of instinct and experience while James Hathaway, with his wit as sharp as his reason, handles handles suspects and classical allusions with the same deft intellect. Together, they struggle with procedural dilemmas and existential questions about their futures–on the force and in their personal lives.

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WITH GWEN IFILL

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 @ 9:00PM

The resignation of Secret Service Director Julia Pierson and the launch of a top-to-bottom review of the agency Wednesday are an acknowledgment by President Obama of what he has long denied: that the force charged with protecting him is in deep turmoil and struggling to fulfill its sacred mission.

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AUSTIN CITY LIMITS CELEBRATES 40

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 @ 6:00PM

Austin City Limits’ celebratory season 40 with an epic, career-spanning full-hour performance. One of the most creative artists of his generation, Beck shines in an exceptionally entertaining hour, showcasing a mix of vintage fan favorites and more recent gems. Promoting his mightily acclaimed LP Morning Phase, Beck and his crack band of longtime friends and collaborators shift from quiet contemplation to rousing party jams with chameleonic skill and unabashed enthusiasm. The L.A. native goes into troubadour mode for the beautiful, emotional “Blue Moon,” “Waking Light” and “Let It Go,” showcasing his depth as a songwriter. But he also blows the doors off with the dynamic, houseshaking hits “Loser” and an epic blast through his anthem “Where It’s At.”

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THE PARADISE, SEASON 2

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 @ 7:00PM

Every fairy tale has its sequel. In The Paradise season one’s thrilling climax, John Moray, proprietor of The Paradise, gave up his wealthy bride-to-be on the brink of the altar to fall into the arms of his heart’s desire — his lowly sales assistant Denise. It’s a beautifully improbable match, and The Paradise, Season 2, tells what happens next.

Moray and his “little champion,” Denise, find true love a very bumpy ride indeed, as Katherine and her new husband scheme to wreck their lives. Joanna Vanderham stars as Denise, with Emun Elliott as Moray, Elaine Cassidy as Katherine, and Ben Daniels as Katherine’s moody, malevolent spouse.

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A NATURE SPECIAL PRESENTATION

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 @ 6:00PM & 11:00PM

Episode 2 – First Steps
Watched by spycams, newborn emperor penguins in Antarctica are caught walking on their mothers’ feet and taking their own first unsteady steps. On the Falklands, rockhopper chicks meet their unruly and predatory neighbors while eggcams provide unique views of the colony. In Peru, Humboldt chicks take on fur seals and take aim at gulls.

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WOMEN IN COMEDY

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 @ 10:00PM

Makers: Women in Comedy tracks the rise of women in the world of comedy, from the “dangerous” comedy of 70s sitcoms like Maude to the groundbreaking women of the 1980s American comedy club boom and building to today’s multifaceted landscape. Today, movies like Bridesmaids break box office records and the women of Saturday Night Live are often more famous than their male counterparts. Contemporary comics, including Chelsea Handler, Mo’Nique, Sarah Silverman, Lily Tomlin, Carol Burnett, Ellen DeGeneres, Jane Lynch and Kathy Griffin, talk about where women started in this competitive, male-dominated profession and where they are determined to go.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 @ 9:00PM

Filmed at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, DC, the program will honor recipients of the 27th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. Honorees include celebrities, physicians, scientists, educators, innovators, public officials and community and business leaders selected by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. The awards, established by the White House in 1987 to commemorate the creation of Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., are considered among the highest honors for Latinos by Latinos and recognize notable Latinos who have had a positive impact on America and the world in various fields.

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MISS MARPLE SEASON 7

ENDLESS NIGHT

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 @ 7:00PM & 11:30PM

Miss Marple befriends a charming working-class chauffeur who recounts his romance with an American heiress. Despite being warned off by an elusive gypsy woman, they plan their dream home at a local spot known as Gypsy’s Acre. Not long after the young couple is wed, a tragic death fuels speculation of a gypsy curse. When two suspicious deaths follow, Miss Marple begins to sort out the clues, but can she solve the mystery before she finds herself in danger?

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MODERATED BY GWEN IFILL

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 @ 9:00PM

This PBS town hall meeting, moderated by Washington Week moderator Gwen Ifill, will explore the many issues brought into public discourse in the wake of Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, Missouri. The program was recorded before an audience on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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