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1 APRIL Programming Schedule Listings are as accurate as possible at press time but are subject to change due to updated programming. For complete up-to-date listings, including overnight programs, visit kpbs.org/tv, or call (619) Schedule MONDAY - FRIDAY 5:00 AM CLASSICAL STRETCH 5:30 AM YOGA 6:00 AM WILD KRATTS 6:30 AM WILD KRATTS 7:00 AM READY JET GO! 7:30 AM CAT IN THE HAT 8:00 AM NATURE CAT 8:30 AM CURIOUS GEORGE 9:00 AM PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC 9:30 AM DANIEL TIGER 10:00 AM DANIEL TIGER 10:30 AM SPLASH AND BUBBLES 11:00 AM SESAME STREET 11:30 AM SUPER WHY! 12:00 PM DINOSAUR TRAIN 12:30 PM PEG + CAT 1:00 PM SESAME STREET 1:30 PM SPLASH AND BUBBLES 2:00 PM CURIOUS GEORGE 2:30 PM ARTHUR 3:00 PM NATURE CAT 3:30 PM WILD KRATTS 4:00 PM WILD KRATTS 4:30 PM ODD SQUAD 5:00 PM EVENING EDITION 5:30 PM NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT 6:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 6:30 PM EVENING EDITION 7:00 PM PBS NEWSHOUR At-A-Glance SATURDAY Visit for schedule information BOB THE BUILDER DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC SPLASH AND BUBBLES CURIOUS GEORGE NATURE CAT Visit for schedule information THIS OLD HOUSE ASK THIS OLD HOUSE MILK STREET KITCHEN MY GREEK TABLE AMERICA S TEST KITCHEN MARTHA STEWART PATI S MEXICAN TABLE FAMILY INGREDIENTS RICK STEVES EUROPE CROSSING SOUTH PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND SPECTRUM LAWRENCE WELK SUNDAY Visit for schedule information SESAME STREET DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC SPLASH AND BUBBLES CURIOUS GEORGE NATURE CAT WASHINGTON WEEK ROUNDTABLE INSIDE CALIFORNIA EDUCATION GROWING BOLDER Visit for schedule information KEN KRAMER S ABOUT SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO S HISTORIC PLACES PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND SCITECH NOW Visit for schedule information -TV Programming Schedule April

2 10:00 Sunday, April 1 The Child In Time On Masterpiece 9:00 Photo Credit: Courtesy of Pinewood Television, SunnyMarch TV and MASTERPIECE for BBC One and MASTERPIECE 6:00PM Great British Baking Show Easter Masterclass: Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood showcase hot cross buns, simmel cake and more great Easter recipes. 7:00 A Place to Call Home A Nagging Doubt: The death of a local schoolteacher leads Sarah to a shocking discovery. Elizabeth s new attitude to life stuns the family. 8:00 Call The Midwife A mother abandons her children at the clinic. Valerie and Magda take part in a beauty contest. 2 NATURE Leave It to Beavers: Scientists regard beavers as tools for reversing the effects of global warming and water shortages. The Child In Time On MASTERPIECE A moment of distraction triggers a crisis in the lives of a happy and successful British couple. 2 NOVA The Great Math Mystery: An exploration of math s power across the centuries sheds light on how math works in our brains. 2 -TV Programming Schedule April WWII Mega Weapons Battleship Yamato: Learn how Japan, in a bid to dominate the Pacific, builds the biggest battleship in the world. 10:30 Hinterland Devil s Bridge - Part 1: DCI Tom Mathias investigates the death of a woman in the remote village of Devil s Bridge. 11:00 2 American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story Niebuhr s story through photographs, recordings and interviews with his former students, his daughter and eminent public figures. 11:20 Hinterland Devil s Bridge - Part 2: DCI Tom Mathias investigates the death of a woman in the remote village of Devil s Bridge. 12:00AM 2 Let There Be Light Follow the grand masters of stained glass art, artist Rowan LeCompte and craftsman Dieter Goldkuhle, as they create their last great series of windows for Washington National Cathedral. 12:30 Midsomer Murders The Axeman Cometh, Part 1 of 2: Barnaby investigates the murder of a backup singer at his favorite band s reunion concert. Monday, April 2 8:00PM Antiques Roadshow Portland, Hour One: Heller in Pink Tights credits, Saarinen settee, Lincoln-inscribed photo. One is $70,000-$120,000! 2 Ken Kramer s About San Diego We visit a San Diego place, made famous by one man, who stayed there just one time. 8:30 2 A Growing Passion Aquaponics: Fish Poop to Plant Roots: Aquaponics is a mashup of hydroponics and aquaculture. In this episode, we visit homeowners, a non-profit and even a restaurateur using this highly efficient system to grow a stunning array of fruits, vegetables and freshwater fish.

3 9:00 Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise Out of the Shadows/Move On Up: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a journey through the last 50 years of African American history. 2 San Diego s Historic Places The Circus: The Circus is coming to town! Host Elsa Sevilla looks at the history of the circus in San Diego. 9:30 2 Crossing South Polo: Learn about the history of Polo and how it s being played south of the border. 10:00 2 Live at the Belly Up Sam Outlaw: Sam Outlaw refashions honkytonk and pop country with a Southern California vibe for a performance on Live At The Belly Up. 11:00 Independent Lens When God Sleeps: Iranian musician Shahin Najafi goes into hiding after hardline clerics issue a fatwa for his death. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS Tuesday, April 3 8:00PM Roads to Memphis: American Experience The entwined stories of an assassin, James Earl Ray and his target, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2 Indian Summers On MASTERPIECE Part Nine: Madeleine gets a shock. Ramu s fate is in Ralph s hands. Aafrin makes two fateful decisions. 9:00 Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise Keep Your Head Up/Touch The Sky: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores America s changing racial landscape. Eric Holder appears. 10:00 2 Chef s Life Persimmon Style: Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learns about the different varieties of the fruit. 10:30 2 Chef s Life Chasing Trout: Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays and prepares a Feast of the Seven Fishes. 11:00 Colored Frames Reflect on the last 50 years in African-American art by exploring the experiences of artists. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS Wednesday, April 4 8:00PM NATURE Sex, Lies and Butterflies: Explore the abilities of butterflies and follow them on one of the greatest migrations on earth. 2 Antiques Roadshow Portland, Hour One: Encore. See 4/2, 8:00 pm on 9:00 Ireland s Wild Coast Wildlife cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson takes an odyssey along Ireland s rugged Atlantic coast. 2 Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise Out of the Shadows/Move On Up: Encore. See 4/2, 9:00 pm on 11:00 Paleo Sleuths Paleontology excavations and the changing landscape on America s Great Plains are explored. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS Thursday, April 5 8:00PM Ken Kramer s About San Diego A trip back in time to when a hurricane actually struck San Diego and more. 2 The Reformation: This Changed Everything Part 1 of 3. Martin Luther and the context of the 16thcentury world into which he was born are introduced. 8:30 A Growing Passion Urban Forests: Trees and Plants in the City: We kick off this episode with Andy Lipkis, world-renowned leader in urban forestry and founder of Tree People, giving an overview and creating an appreciation for urban forestry. -TV Programming Schedule April

4 9:00 San Diego s Historic Places Heritage Park Victorians: Join Host Elsa Sevilla and learn about San Diego s Victorian-era. The historic homes at Heritage Park near Old Town were built for some of San Diego s most prominent residents during the real-estate boom of the 1880s. 2 The Reformation: This Changed Everything Part 2 of 3. The English Reformation begins as King Henry VIII attempts to secure the Tudor line of succession. 9:30 Crossing South Children s Hospital & Orphans: See how orphaned and fostered children are cared for in Tijuana. 10:00 Midsomer Murders Death and Dust, Part 1 of 2: Barnaby and Jones investigate the death a doctor who was killed by a hit-and-run driver. 2 The Reformation: This Changed Everything Part 3 of 3. French theologian John Calvin represented a new generation of Protestant reformers. 10:45 Midsomer Murders Death and Dust, Part 2 of 2: Barnaby and Jones investigate the death a doctor who was killed by a hit-and-run driver. 11:00 11:30 Start Up Wine Wardrobe: Chateau Tumbleweed, an independent winery and tasting room in Flagstaff, Arizona, is visited. 2 Amanpour On PBS Friday, April 6 8:00PM Washington Week 2 The Great British Baking Show Bread: The remaining bakers must prepare a sweet dough while avoiding a burnt bottom and a soggy top. 8:30 Roundtable 9:00 Doc Martin Facta Non Verba: Dr. Timoney questions Martin and Louisa s ultimate compatibility. Martin has new neighbors. 2 Soundbreaking Going Electric: Learn how innovators like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Wonder used electricity to unleash new sounds. 10:00 Live at the Belly Up The Styletones & Bushwalla: Experience the raw soul and funk of The Styletones on this episode of Live at the Belly Up. 2 Soundbreaking Four on the Floor: Chart the progression of the beat from drum and bass to beat box and beyond. 11:00 Soundbreaking The World Is Yours: Meet the pioneers of hip hop and explore how sampling created a new genre of music. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS Saturday, April 7 7:00PM British Antiques Roadshow Barrington Court 2: The Antiques Roadshow returns to Barrington Court in Somerset, where surprising finds include a revolver believed to have been owned by Wild West showman Buffalo Bill and more. 2 Finding Your Roots Tragedy + Time = Comedy: Jimmy Kimmel, Norman Lear and Bill Hader explore the tragedies and triumphs in their families. 7:30 British Antiques Roadshow Ashton Court 1: The Antiques Roadshow visits Ashton Court in Bristol, where intriguing finds include a nautilus shell engraved with Brunel s suspension bridge and more. 4 -TV Programming Schedule April 2018

5 8:00 Doctor Blake Mysteries Sorrow Songs: When Blake investigates the murder of an exotic young gypsy woman on the edge of Ballarat, troubling secrets bubble to the surface. 2 Rick Steves Europe Burgundy: Profound France: Visit a canal barge, a medieval hospice and a modern monastery and appreciate the region s wine. 8:30 2 Rick Steves Europe France s Dordogne: The dramatic castles, prehistoric cave paintings and cuisine of this river valley are featured. 9:00 Viewer Favorites San Diego presents audience favorites from its programming library of arts and entertainment, history and biography, science and technology. 2 Hinterland Devil s Bridge - Part 1: Encore. See 4/1, 10:30 pm on 10:00 2 Hinterland Devil s Bridge - Part 2: Encore. See 4/1, 11:20 pm on 11:00 Globe Trekker Tough Trains: Cuba s Sugar Railroads: Ian Wright takes an eye-opening and hair-raising train journey across the Caribbean island of Cuba. 2 America Reframed Milwaukee 53206: Learn about a community with the highest rate of incarcerated African American men in the U.S. 12:00AM Soundstage Chicago 50th Anniversary of Chicago II: The famed rock band celebrates the 50th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Chicago II. 1:00 Live at the Belly Up Blind Boys of Alabama and Friends: The ambassadors of New Orleans Jazz join the ambassadors of Southern gospel music, with The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet and The Blind Boys of Alabama. Sunday, April 8 6:00PM Father Brown The Hangman's Demise: As Thomas Lightman is about to be hanged, he tells his executioner he didn't do it and whispers something in his ear. A year later the executioner collapses. 7:00 A Place to Call Home Bad in a Good Way: As Sarah faces Sgt. Taylor s strong suspicion that she murdered Milly, Regina weaves another tendril around George. James is rattled by Olivia s confession. 8:00 Call The Midwife Sister Julienne navigates a complex situation with a Pakistani family and an unexpected pregnancy. 2 NATURE Sex, Lies and Butterflies: Encore. See 4/4, 8:00 pm on Unforgotten Season 1 On MASTERPIECE 9:00 Unforgotten Season 1 On MASTERPIECE Episode 1: Cassie and Sunny confront a skeleton buried in a cellar that turns out to be a 40-year-old murder. 2 Ireland s Wild Coast Encore. See 4/4, 9:00 pm on Photo Credit: Courtesy of John Rogers/Mainstreet Pictures -TV Programming Schedule April

6 10:30 Hinterland Night Music - Part 1: At a remote hinterland farmhouse the body of keen photographer Idris Williams is found following an anonymous call to the police. At first it seems that the reclusive Idris was the victim of a burglary that went horribly wrong, but Mathias instincts tell him otherwise. 11:00 2 Treblinka s Last Witness Focus on one man s personal odyssey to reflect the enormity of the genocide inflicted upon Poland s 3.5 million Jews. Samuel Willenberg s story is one of survival against staggering odds and though heart-rending and horrifying, it is ultimately one of triumph. 11:20 Hinterland Night Music - Part 2: Idris eerie photographs together with the discovery of a battered mouth organ - standard issue by German Wehrmacht during the Second World War - lift the lid on a generation old secret and a love story spanning seventy years. Monday, April 9 8:00PM Antiques Roadshow Portland, Hour Two: A 1942 Oregon State jacket and Rose Bowl trophy and a Ming Dynasty celadon bowl are appraised. 2 Ken Kramer s About San Diego We discover the truth about the old rumor that a princess is buried next to Highway 94 in Lemon Grove. 8:30 2 A Growing Passion Urban Forests: Trees and Plants in the City: Encore. See 4/5, 8:30 pm on 9:00 Antiques Roadshow Little Rock, Hour Two: Journey to Little Rock to see fantastic finds, including a 1983 Truman Capote Playboy manuscript. 2 San Diego s Historic Places Heritage Park Victorians: Encore. See 4/5, 9:00 pm on 9:30 2 Crossing South Children s Hospital & Orphans: Encore. See 4/5, 9:30 pm on 10:00 Secrets of Great British Castles Edinburgh Castle: Dan Jones explores Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, the most besieged castle in the country. 2 Live at the Belly Up The Styletones & Bushwalla: Encore. See 4/6, 10:00 pm on 11:00 Independent Lens The Art of the Shine: Meet the unforgettable people who are turning the job of shoe shiner into an art form. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS Tuesday, April 10 8:00PM Secrets of the Dead Hannibal in the Alps: A team of experts investigate exactly where Hannibal and his troops crossed the Alps to attack Rome. 2 Indian Summers Season 2 On MASTERPIECE Aafrin is secretly fighting for Indian independence from inside the civil service. 9:00 Jesus: Countdown to Calvary Actor Hugh Bonneville travels to Jerusalem to explore the events surrounding the death of Jesus. 2 A Place to Call Home The Prodigal Daughter: A nurse becomes involved in the lives of wealthy Australian family while on an ocean liner in :45 2 A Place to Call Home The Welcome Mat: Elizabeth becomes irritated by the fact that Sarah continues to be the talk of the dinner table. 10:00 FRONTLINE Trump s Takeover: Inside President Trump s high-stakes battle for control of the Republican party. How Trump attacked fellow Republicans and used inflammatory rhetoric that rallied his base and further divided the country in his first year as president. 10:30 2 Chef s Life Liver Lover: Vivian visits a restaurant known for fried liver and learns that not all livers are created equal. 11:00 American Creed Condoleezza Rice and David M. Kennedy cross party lines to ask what ideals we share. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS 6 -TV Programming Schedule April 2018

7 Wednesday, April 11 8:00PM NATURE Moose: Life of a Twig Eater: Go deep inside the world of moose to experience a mother s love and a calf s first year of life. 2 Antiques Roadshow Portland, Hour Two: Encore. See 4/9, 8:00 pm on 9:00 NOVA Holocaust Escape Tunnel: A team of archaeologists probes the ruins of a Nazi execution site in the heart of Lithuania. 2 Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise Keep Your Head Up/Touch The Sky: Encore. See 4/3, 9:00 pm on 10:00 GI Jews - Jewish Americans In World War II The story of the 550,000 brave Jewish Americans who served in World War II is revealed. 11:00 11:30 The Last Ring Home A Naval Academy ring made its way home 17 years after a soldier was killed during World War II. 2 Amanpour On PBS Thursday, April 12 8:00PM Ken Kramer s About San Diego In this episode, we remember a San Diego legend in the world of fast pitch softball, the late Danny Millsap. 2 Rare - Creatures of the Photo Ark Joel Sartore travels to Madagascar and the Florida Keys to photograph endangered animals. 8:30 A Growing Passion Wild and Wooly: Native Bee Pollinators: In this episode, we ll explore California s native bees and their role in native ecosystems, farms, and gardens. 9:00 San Diego s Historic Places Naval Aviation History: Host Elsa Sevilla joins thousands to celebrate Naval Aviation s Centennial in Coronado. 2 Gorongosa Park - Rebirth of Paradise Lion Mystery/Elephant Whisperer: Bob Poole and scientist Paola Bouley investigate why Gorongosa s lion population isn t growing. 9:30 Crossing South Calafia & Ollies Pizza: Explore the famous Calafia hotel and resturant made famous for its appearance in the Titanic. 10:00 Midsomer Murders Picture of Innocence, Part 1 of 2: Barnaby becomes a suspect when a photographer is murdered after exhibiting a picture of him. 2 Gorongosa Park - Rebirth of Paradise Elephant Whisperer: A renowned elephant expert faces charging elephants to gain insights into elephant behavior. 10:45 Midsomer Murders Picture of Innocence, Part 2 of 2: Barnaby becomes a suspect when a photographer is murdered after exhibiting a picture of him. 11:00 11:30 Start Up Pedaling Cakes: Gary and the crew head to Las Vegas, Nevada to meet with Holly Webster, the founder of Cake Azure. 2 Amanpour On PBS Friday, April 13 8:00PM Washington Week 2 The Great British Baking Show Batter: The nine bakers must prepare a British favorite that demands a uniform bake across the batch. 8:30 Roundtable 9:00 Doc Martin The Doctor Is Out: Marin find himself trapped by Annie Winton, who desperately wants him to try and save her husband. 2 Soundbreaking Sound and Vision: Trace the rise of MTV and see how music videos transformed our experience of music. -TV Programming Schedule April

8 10:00 Live at the Belly Up The Tilt & Dead Feather Moon: On this episode of Live at the Belly Up, The Tilt hits the stage, lead by Jesse Malley, breathing life into organic rock and blues with flawless guitar-picking and soul wrenching vocals. 2 Soundbreaking I Am My Music: Discover how listening formats determine how and where we listen and the ways we share music. 11:00 Produced By George Martin Known for his work with The Beatles, George Martin is Britain s most celebrated record producer. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS Saturday, April 14 7:00PM British Antiques Roadshow The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art 3: The Antiques Roadshow is back at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, where discoveries include a stunning piece of Swedish glass and more. 2 Finding Your Roots Visionaries: Business mogul Richard Branson and architects Maya Lin and Frank Gehry learn about their ancestors. 7:30 British Antiques Roadshow Tredegar House 2: The Antiques Roadshow returns to Tredegar House near Newport in Wales, where finds include a locket given by Queen Victoria and more. 8:00 Doctor Blake Mysteries The Call of the Void: When a body is found in the kitchen of Ballarat s new French restaurant, a member of the Police Department soon finds himself shaping up as the prime suspect. 2 Rick Steves Europe France s Dordogne: Encore. See 4/7, 8:30 pm on 2 8:30 2 Rick Steves Europe Barcelona and Catalunya: The vibrant streets, tasty tapas, the Gothic Quarter and scenic mountaintop Montserrat are enjoyed. 9:00 Viewer Favorites San Diego presents audience favorites from its programming library of arts and entertainment, history and biography, science and technology. 2 Hinterland Night Music - Part 1: Encore. See 4/8, 10:30 pm on 10:00 2 Hinterland Night Music - Part 2: Encore. See 4/8, 11:20 pm on 11:00 Globe Trekker Food Hour: Ireland: Globe Trekker Bobby Chinn samples oysters in Galway and fishes for salmon in Connemara. 2 America Reframed Beyond The Wall: Beyond the Wall revolves around one central figure, a former prisoner named Louie Diaz, as he works to guide five formerly incarcerated men safely through the minefield of life outside of jail. 12:00AM Soundstage Katharine McPhee: Singer Katharine McPhee performs selections from her fifth studio album, I Fall In Love Too Easily. 1:00 Live at the Belly Up Thievery Corporation: Thievery Corporation s international mix of dub, bossa nova, electronica and hip hop on Live At The Belly Up. Sunday, April 15 6:00PM Father Brown The Crackpot of the Empire: Father Brown arrives at a party, finding a death certificate with his own name on. 7:00 A Place to Call Home When You re Smiling: Sarah and Roy go to Sydney to deal with Sgt. Taylor s accusation. James sorts out his true feelings. 8:00 Call The Midwife Lucille tries to win the trust of a mother who suffers from a morbid fear of giving birth. 2 NATURE Moose: Life of a Twig Eater: Encore. See 4/11, 8:00 pm on 8 -TV Programming Schedule April 2018

9 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:15 Unforgotten Season 1 On MASTERPIECE Episode 2: Cassie and Sunny dig deeper into Jimmy s murder. Sir Phillip refuses to cooperate when questioned. 2 NOVA Holocaust Escape Tunnel: Encore. See 4/11, 9:00 pm on 2 Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein works to restore violins recovered from the Holocaust. Hinterland Penwyllt - Part 1: High in the hills above Aberystwyth, the body of an unidentified young man is found at the bottom of a lake in a disused quarry near the village of Penwyllt. 2 FRONTLINE Last Days of Solitary: Follow what happens to recently released prisoners when they go from solitary to the streets. With extraordinary access to the Maine State Prison, the film examines the long-term effects of solitary confinement and efforts to reduce its use. Hinterland Penwyllt - Part 2: High in the hills above Aberystwyth, the body of a young man is found at the bottom of a lake. 9:30 10:00 11:00 11:30 2 Crossing South Calafia & Ollies Pizza: Encore. See 4/12, 9:30 pm on Secrets of Great British Castles Cardiff Castle: Cardiff Castle in Wales is a remarkable site with a history that spans over two thousand years. 2 Live at the Belly Up The Tilt & Dead Feather Moon: Encore. See 4/13, 10:00 pm on Independent Lens What Lies Upstream: The truth behind a chemical spill that impacted 300,000 people in West Virginia is uncovered. 2 Amanpour On PBS Photo Credit: Courtesy of Nutopia Ltd 9:00 Monday, April 16 8:00PM Antiques Roadshow Portland, Hour Three: Great finds include a Pablo Picasso Grand Oiseau Vert pot and a Tiffany Studios Bookmark desk set. 2 Ken Kramer s About San Diego Encore. See 4/12, 8:00 pm on 8:30 2 A Growing Passion Wild and Wooly: Native Bee Pollinators: Encore. See 4/12, 8:30 pm on 9:00 Antiques Roadshow Little Rock, Hour Three: Great treasures include a 1985 Charles Schulz Snoopy sketch and a Chinese altar garniture from San Diego s Historic Places Naval Aviation History: Encore. See 4/12, 9:00 pm on Civilizations Tuesday, April 17 8:00PM Civilizations The Second Moment of Creation: Examine the formative role of art and the creative imagination in the forging of humanity itself. 2 Indian Summers Season 2 On Masterpiece Aafrin saves his friend s life, but gets a gruesome payback. Ralph s ambition faces a roadblock. 9:00 Secrets of the Dead Hannibal in the Alps: Encore. See 4/10, 8:00 pm on -TV Programming Schedule April

10 2 A Place to Call Home Truth Will Out: Sarah unexpectedly quits and Jack demands an explanation when he learns that Sarah is her real name. 9:45 2 A Place to Call Home The Mona Lisa Smile: The horrors of the war cast a long shadow over Inverness as Jack heads about the town with Sarah. 10:00 FRONTLINE McCain: Sen. John McCain s complicated relationship with President Trump and his own Republican party. A look at McCain s life and politics, from POW in Vietnam, to choosing Sarah Palin as running mate, to his dramatic vote against the GOP s health care bill. 10:30 2 Chef s Life King Cornbread: Vivian visits a Kinston institution that uses cornbread to make pig and a puppy. 11:00 True North: The Sean Swarner Story Adventurer and two-time cancer survivor Sean Swarner takes a quest to reach the North Pole. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS Wednesday, April 18 8:00PM NOVA Living with the Weather Machine: Join scientists on a quest to better comprehend the workings of the weather and climate change. 2 Antiques Roadshow Portland, Hour Three: Encore. See 4/16, 8:00 pm on 9:00 2 Antiques Roadshow Little Rock, Hour Three: Encore. See 4/16, 9:00 pm on POV: Bill Nye: Science Guy 10:00 POV Bill Nye: Science Guy: Follow Bill Nye, former host of a popular kids show, as he seeks to change the world through science. 2 Roads to Memphis: American Experience Encore. See 4/3, 8:00 pm on 11:00 11:30 Symphony for Nature: The Britt Orchestra at Crater Lake More than 130 musicians perform at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon in July Amanpour On PBS 8:00PM Thursday, April 19 Ken Kramer s About San Diego They are among the most remarkable metal sculptures to be found anywhere in the world. Who created them and why? We meet the artistic genius behind some one-of-a-kind desert creations in Borrego Springs! 2 Rare - Creatures of the Photo Ark Joel Sartore photographs the Iberian lynx in Spain and the Yangtze giant softshell turtle in China. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Brendan Hall 10 -TV Programming Schedule April 2018

11 8:30 A Growing Passion Preserve The Harvest: In this episode, we make jam from tomatoes, preserve home grown lemons the Moroccan way, pickle cucumbers, beets, fennel, and onions, make kimchi from cabbages, smoke peppers, and so much more 9:00 San Diego s Historic Places San Diego s Hispanic Heritage: Join Elsa Sevilla for Hispanic Heritage Month, as she speaks with the descendants of the first Hispanic families in the region, including Baja California. 2 Gorongosa Park - Rebirth of Paradise New Blood/Hidden Worlds: Bob Poole and the lion team find one of the cubs with a grave wound and race to save her. 9:30 Crossing South Fine Wine and a Cabin: Wine tasting and relaxation in Valle De Guadalupe. 10:00 Midsomer Murders They Seek Him Here, Part 1 of 2: Barnaby investigates when a director is beheaded by a guillotine on the set of his latest film. 2 Gorongosa Park - Rebirth of Paradise Hidden Worlds: A team of scientist exploring crocs discover forests full of new species and unexplored caves. 10:45 Midsomer Murders They Seek Him Here, Part 2 of 2: Barnaby investigates when a director is beheaded by a guillotine on the set of his latest film. 11:00 11:30 America from the Ground Up America s Lost Civilization 800 AD- 1600: Dig into the archaeology of lost Native American civilizations, such as the city of Cahokia. 2 Amanpour On PBS Friday, April 20 8:00PM Washington Week 2 The Great British Baking Show Pastry: For the signature, it s breakfast time, Danish style. The technical dish is a classic British tart. 8:30 Roundtable 9:00 Doc Martin Going Bodmin: As Martin moves in and meets the locals, he realizes that adjusting to village life is not going to be smooth sailing. In his sharp suits and flashy car, he s a fish out of water. 2 San Diego Film Awards :00 Live at the Belly Up Vokab Kompany & Brawley: Get down with the hip hop electro sounds of Vokab Kompany! They bring a world music vibe to the stage with their diverse backgrounds in an incredible fusion of hip hop meets mad max. 11:00 will.i.am - Landmarks Live in Concert: A Great Performances Special Artist and producer will.i.am reunites with the Black Eyed Peas at London s Royal Albert Hall. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS Saturday, April 21 7:00PM British Antiques Roadshow Ashton Court/Hillsborough 2: Fiona and the team travel to the official royal residence in Northern Ireland and Ashton Court in Bristol to discover hidden treasures among the splendid surroundings. 2 Finding Your Roots War Stories: Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain explore the military service of their families. 7:30 British Antiques Roadshow Polesden Lacey 1: The antiques series returns as Fiona Bruce and the team head around the UK in search of more family treasures. -TV Programming Schedule April

12 8:00 Doctor Blake Mysteries All She Leaves Behind: When a controversial writer is found dead, seemingly part of a murder-suicide pact, Blake must determine whether her latest work has anything to with her death. 2 Rick Steves Europe Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne: Enjoy a variety of eyeopening art, float down an urban river and ponder a few Swiss innovations. 8:30 2 Rick Steves Europe Vienna and the Danube: Explore the city s elegant gardens, great art and music, the Danube River and Baroque Melk Abbey. 9:00 Viewer Favorites San Diego presents audience favorites from its programming library of arts and entertainment, history and biography, science and technology. 2 Hinterland Penwyllt - Part 1: Encore. See 4/15, 10:30 pm on 10:00 2 Hinterland Penwyllt - Part 2: Encore. See 4/15, 11:15 pm on 11:00 Globe Trekker Hawaii: Zoe D Amato sets out on a grand adventure to explore The Big Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai in Hawaii. 2 America Reframed The Corridor: At least 70 percent of people in jail have little to no high school education, and at least 70 percent of the people released end up back in jail. See the inner-workings and challenges of San Francisco s Five Keys Charter School, the first high school of its kind in the U.S. that provides inmates the opportunity to earn a high school diploma. 12:00AM Soundstage Manhattan Transfer/Take 6 (The Summit): Pop and jazz fusion vocal quartet The Manhattan Transfer and gospel a cappella group Take 6 perform. 1:00 Live at the Belly Up Deer Tick: The alternative rock, folk, blues sounds of Deer Tick on Live At The Belly Up. Sunday, April 22 6:00PM Father Brown The Daughter of Autolycus: Marianne is kidnapped from her lodgings at Oxford University by Nero Hound, an enemy of her estranged father Flambeau. 7:00 A Place to Call Home Home to Roost: Elizabeth seizes the chance to battle Regina and Sir Richard at the Prime Minister s dinner. 8:00 Call The Midwife Barbara helps a widowed, pregnant mother of two; a furious mother objects to Lucille s health class. 2 NOVA Living with the Weather Machine: Encore. See 4/18, 8:00 pm on 9:00 Unforgotten Season 1 On Masterpiece Episode 3: The past catches up with the suspects in Jimmy s murder. A second cold case solves the mystery. 10:00 2 Wild Weather An innovative documentary illustrates how weather works by performing brave, ambitious experiments. 10:30 Hinterland The Girl in the Water - Part 1: Struggling with his own demons, Mathias becomes emotionally connected with a murder investigation. 11:00 2 The Crowd & The Cloud Even Big Data Starts Small: 20,000 volunteers across the U.S. measure precipitation: when extreme weather hits, emergency managers turn their data into life-saving alerts. 11:15 Hinterland The Girl in the Water - Part 2: Struggling with his own demons, Mathias becomes emotionally connected with a murder investigation. 12:00AM 2 The Crowd & The Cloud Citizens + Scientists: Citizen scientists track air and water pollution at fracking sites in windswept Wyoming and five other states, using simple but sciencebased techniques developed by the Bucket Brigade. 12 -TV Programming Schedule April 2018

13 Monday, April 23 8:00PM Antiques Roadshow Green Bay, Hour One 2 Ken Kramer s About San Diego Encore. See 4/19, 8:00 pm on 8:30 2 A Growing Passion Preserve The Harvest: Encore. See 4/19, 8:30 pm on 9:00 Antiques Roadshow Charleston, Hour One: A Babe Ruth archive and a Japanese Komai iron and gold vase from around 1890 are appraised. 2 San Diego s Historic Places San Diego s Hispanic Heritage: Encore. See 4/19, 9:00 pm on 9:30 2 Crossing South Fine Wine and a Cabin: Encore. See 4/19, 9:30 pm on 10:00 Secrets of Great British Castles York Castle: Built by William the Conqueror, York Castle was once the regional seat of the British government. 2 Live at the Belly Up Vokab Kompany & Brawley: Encore. See 4/20, 10:00 pm on 11:00 Independent Lens Look & See: Wendell Berry s Kentucky: Explore changing landscapes and shifting values of rural America in an era of industrial agriculture. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS Tuesday, April 24 8:00PM Civilizations How Do We Look?: Explore the many functions of the human image in art including portraits, paintings and sculptures. 2 Indian Summers Season 2 On Masterpiece Sooni and Ian attempt to solve the mystery of Kaira s murder. Aafrin intrudes on a domestic scene. 9:00 First Civilizations 2 A Place to Call Home Day of Atonement: Sarah is seen performing a spiritual cleansing in a creek and struggles with her personal demons. 9:45 2 A Place to Call Home That s Amore: Anna and Gino s romance continues to blossom. Olivia and James s relationship is at breaking point. 10:00 FRONTLINE Trafficked In America: The inside story of Guatemalan teens forced to work against their will in Ohio. An investigation of labor trafficking exposes a criminal network that exploited undocumented minors, and the US government s role. 10:30 2 Miss Springmaid Famed textile executive Colonel Elliott White Springs of Springs Mills, Inc. is profiled. 11:00 Defining Hope Patients with lifethreatening illness are followed as they make choices about how they want to live. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS Wednesday, April 25 8:00PM NATURE Natural Born Rebels: Animals who will steal, cheat and fight to get food, including crabs and macaques, are explored. 2 Antiques Roadshow Green Bay, Hour One: Encore. See 4/23, 8:00 pm on 9:00 NOVA Wonders What Are Animals Saying? 2 Antiques Roadshow Charleston, Hour One: Encore. See 4/23, 9:00 pm on 10:00 NOVA Bird Brain: Discover how the genius of birds is leading us to rethink our basic notions of intelligence. 2 Blackout: American Experience A look back at what happened in New York City the night the lights went out in summer :00 My Love Affair with the Brain: The Life & Science of Dr. Marian Diamond Dr. Marian Diamond, a charming academic and a founder of modern neuroscience, is profiled. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS -TV Programming Schedule April

14 Thursday, April 26 8:00PM Ken Kramer s About San Diego We remember the Bostonia Ballroom, a hot-spot for Western Swing music in El Cajon a half-century ago, where some of the greatest names in country music came to play. 2 Rare - Creatures of the Photo Ark Joel Sartore searches for insects to his Photo Ark collection and animals in Budapest and Prague. 8:30 A Growing Passion Under The Spell of Plumeria 9:00 San Diego s Historic Places Mexican Period/ Californios: Join Host Elsa Sevilla and learn about The Californios. 2 Gorongosa Park - Rebirth of Paradise Battle Lines/Roaring Back: A new lion s arrival sparks a conflict among Gorongosa s dominant lions. 9:30 Crossing South Train to Tecate: Train ride adventure into Mexico and a food festival. 10:00 Midsomer Murders Death in a Chocolate Box, Part 1 of 2: Barnaby s scandal plagued former CID colleague Jack Colby is found bludgeoned to death. 2 Gorongosa Park - Rebirth of Paradise Roaring Back: When Bob Poole returns to Gorongosa, he discovers a huge nesting colony of water birds. 10:45 Midsomer Murders Death in a Chocolate Box, Part 2 of 2: Barnaby s scandal plagued former CID colleague Jack Colby is found bludgeoned to death. 11:00 11:30 America from the Ground Up The Fur Trade : Travel on an expedition to discover the archaeology of the Fur Trade from Quebec to the Great Lakes. 2 Amanpour On PBS Friday, April 27 8:00PM Washington Week 2 The Great British Baking Show Botanical: The remaining seven bakers strive to give their bakes maximum botanical taste. 8:30 Roundtable 9:00 Doc Martin Gentlemen Prefer: Despite his disastrous introduction to life in the sleepy village of Portwenn, the former surgeon has decided to stay and give it a go. 2 Live From Lincoln Center Leslie Odom Jr. In Concert: The Tony winner and jazz vocalist brings his remarkable talent to this intimate performance. 10:00 Live at the Belly Up The Devastators & Grass Heat: See why the soulful mix of roots, reggae and funk have earned The Devastators multiple awards and nominations at the San Diego Music Awards for years. 2 Live From Lincoln Center Sutton Foster In Concert: Tony winner Sutton Foster brings her irresistible talent and effusive charm to the Appel Room. 11:00 Comedy Bootcamp: The Documentary Military veterans returning from war share their stories and connect with others through comedy. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS 7:00PM Saturday, April 28 British Antiques Roadshow Wightwick 2: A return visit to Wightwick Manor near Wolverhampton for Fiona Bruce and the experts. Discoveries include two drawings made by one of Britain s greatest artists and more. 2 Finding Your Roots Family Reunions: DNA technology uncovers the family mysteries of hip hop legends Sean Combs and LL Cool J. 14 -TV Programming Schedule April 2018

15 7:30 British Antiques Roadshow Eastbourne Bandstand 1: In a first for the Roadshow, Fiona Bruce and the team record a program at a sea front setting at Eastbourne Bandstand. 8:00 Doctor Blake Mysteries Measure Twice: Blake is called to investigate the murder of a retired carpenter, where his only suspect is discovered praying over the body and covered in blood. 2 Rick Steves Europe The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path: Take in a whirlwind of Art Nouveau, local pub music, cheese-tasting, river-rafting & peat-bathing. 8:30 2 Rick Steves Europe Athens and Side Trips: Visit the Parthenon, Agora, the Isle of Hydra and take the fast-paced pulse of the modern city. 9:00 Viewer Favorites San Diego presents audience favorites from its programming library of arts and entertainment, history and biography, science and technology. 2 Hinterland The Girl in the Water - Part 1: Encore. See 4/22, 10:30 pm on 10:00 2 Hinterland The Girl in the Water - Part 2: Encore. See 4/22, 11:15 pm on 11:00 Globe Trekker Papua New Guinea Islands: New Britain Island, the largest in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea, is explored. 12:00AM Soundstage Katharine McPhee (with David Foster, Eric Benet, and Frederic Yonnet): The legendary singer performs such beloved songs as What a Fool Believes and Minute by Minute. 1:00 Live at the Belly Up Beats Antique: Beats Antique s electronic and worldly influenced fusion of music and dance on Live At The Belly Up. Sunday, April 29 6:00PM Father Brown The Rod of Asclepius: Mrs McCarthy comes to regret accepting a lift from Lady Felicia when her new sports car veers off the road into a tree. 7:00 A Place to Call Home Happy Days Are Here Again: Sarah, Elizabeth and Anna devise a plan to destroy Regina. James shares his feelings with Henry. 8:00 Call The Midwife Barbara s in isolation at the hospital; Dr. Turner and Shelagh assist a man held in a remand home. 2 NATURE Natural Born Rebels: Encore. See 4/25, 8:00 pm on 9:00 Unforgotten Season 2 On MASTERPIECE Episode 1: A waterlogged suitcase holds the remains of David Walker, 25 years after he disappeared. 2 NOVA Wonders What Are Animals Saying?: Encore. See 4/25, 9:00 pm on 10:00 2 NOVA Bird Brain: Encore. See 4/25, 10:00 pm on 10:30 Hinterland Part 1 of 2: DCI Tom Mathias is forced to return to the front line after an arson attack on a farmhouse. 11:00 2 The Crowd & The Cloud Viral vs. Virus: Sensors on asthma inhalers generate real-time maps of environmental dangers to help patients, physicians and disease detectives in Louisville, Kentucky. 11:15 Hinterland Part 2 of 2: Troubled detective Tom Mathias returns to the front line after an arson attack on a farmhouse. 12:00AM 2 The Crowd & The Cloud Citizens4earth: Counting birds for more than 100 years generates data on a changing climate and there s an app for that: ebird. -TV Programming Schedule April

16 Monday, April 30 8:00PM Antiques Roadshow Green Bay, Hour Two 2 Ken Kramer s About San Diego Encore. See 4/26, 8:00 pm on 8:30 2 A Growing Passion Under The Spell of Plumeria: Encore. See 4/26, 8:30 pm on 9:00 Antiques Roadshow Charleston, Hour Two: An 1899 Oscar Wilde manuscript poem and a 1960 Rene Portocarrero Catedral oil are showcased. 2 San Diego s Historic Places Mexican Period/Californios: Encore. See 4/26, 9:00 pm on 9:30 2 Crossing South Train to Tecate: Encore. See 4/26, 9:30 pm on 10:00 Secrets of Great British Castles Lancaster Castle: Dan Jones explores Lancaster Castle, one of the oldest and most fearsome castles ever built. 2 Live at the Belly Up The Devastators & Grass Heat: Encore. See 4/27, 10:00 pm on 11:00 Independent Lens True Conviction: Exonerated ex-prisoners start a detective agency to help free other wrongly incarcerated persons. 11:30 2 Amanpour On PBS 16 -TV Programming Schedule April 2018