Schedules

• KQED 9
• KQED Plus
• Life
• World
• V-me
• Kids

• 12:00 am
  Rick Steves' Europe [#505] Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms. We'll get some exercise, from ringing a very big bell to floating down an urban river. We'll also enjoy a variety of eye-opening art, from Chagall and Klee to inmates of an asylum. Then we'll ponder a few Swiss innovations, from their open-minded drug policies to their hush-hush underground arsenals. And it'll all before a backdrop of Switzerland's stunning natural beauty. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 12:30 am
  Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions [#406] Jungfrau Region, Switzerland In the heart of Switzerland, the Jungfrau region is considered to be one of the most remarkable spots for lovers of nature. You'll take a steamer to the ancient villages on Lake Thun, visit the site of Clint Eastwood's film The Eiger Sanction, ride the highest railroad in Europe to a research station that is studying the earth atmosphere, and climb inside a million year old waterfall. duration 27:28   STEREO TVG
• 1:00 am
  Nature [#2906H] Fortress of the Bears Part of the massive Tongass National Forest, Admiralty Island in southeast Alaska supports the largest concentration of bears anywhere in the world. Sustained by a wealth of salmon streams, isolated and protected by their environment, some 1,700 Alaskan brown bears are part of a unique circle of life that has played out here for centuries. Beginning in August, millions of salmon -- pink and chum, coho and sockeye -- return to the island to spawn, providing a feast for the bears, eagles, orcas, sea lions and even the trees themselves. As long as the salmon continue to arrive, all is well. But this year, for the first time, the salmon fail to arrive and the bears get a bitter taste of what the future may hold. duration 56:17   SRND51 TVPG (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 2:00 am
  Nova [#3904H] Mystery of a Masterpiece In October 2009, a striking portrait of a young woman in Renaissance dress made world news headlines. Originally sold two years before for around $20,000, the portrait is now thought to be an undiscovered masterwork by Leonardo da Vinci worth more than $100 million. How did cutting edge imaging analysis help tie the portrait to Leonardo? NOVA meets a new breed of experts who are approaching "cold case" art mysteries as if they were crime scenes, determined to discover "who committed the art," and follows art sleuths as they deploy new techniques to combat the multi-billion dollar criminal market in stolen and fraudulent art. duration 55:16   STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 3:00 am
  Inside Nature's Giants [#102H] Monster Python In Florida's Everglades, Mark Evans and Joy Reidenberg meet "python hunters" who are attempting to control the python population (approximately 100,000) through a cull. They join reptile expert Jeanette Wyneken to dissect two pythons: a nine-foot male and a 14-foot female. The program explores the science of slithering, as well as the development of "infra-red goggles" that let the snakes hunt warm-blooded prey in the dark and a flexible jaw that allows them to stretch their mouths around huge prey, including alligators. The scientists make an amazing discovery in the female: ovaries bulging with 40 egg follicles ready to be fertilized. Richard Dawkins describes how snakes evolved from four-legged lizard-like ancestors, and biologist Simon Watt finds out what it feels like to be crushed by a real-life python. duration 54:46   STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 4:00 am
  Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose "Assam India: Quest for the One-Horned Rhinoceros" Renowned adventurer Richard Bangs treks through the remote state of Assam in India - a region of rushing rivers, strapping monsoons, vast expanses of unspoiled land and a staggering array of wildlife, including the one-horned rhinoceros. What kept these rare rhinos from falling into extinction? What does their story reveal about the world and about saving precious wildlife? Richard sets off to discover what this elusive rhino represents to the people of Assam - and to the world. duration 56:46   STEREO TVG
• 5:00 am
  Equitrekking [#508] Vermont Equitrekking host Darley Newman visits the Mountain Top Inn outside of Killington to explore the area's Green Mountains trails and learn the art of driving with two large Clydesdales. At the Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm, Darley experiences the smooth gaits of the Icelandic horse on a multi-day inn-to-inn ride through meadows, woods and old farm lands in the Mad River Valley. Next, Darley visits the University of Vermont's Morgan Horse Farm to learn about Vermont's state animal and UVM's historic breeding program, which dates back to 1878. Darley also enjoys some time out of the saddle to try some local specialties and visit Shelburne Museum and downtown Burlington. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 5:30 am
  Smart Travels - Europe With Rudy Maxa [#211] Classical Europe: Ancient Greece and Rome Here's where we pull together some of Europe's most rewarding sites from the classical world. Ancient Greek and Roman remnants are more than cold stone. They hold centuries of stories. So we revisit some favorite classical sites around the Mediterranean, pick up some new stories and see what kinds of connections we can make. It's the Greeks in Athens, Delphi, Delos, Paestum and Syracuse-and the Romans in Pompeii, Rome and Provence, with a little history of wine and olives thrown in for good measure. duration 27:48   STEREO TVG
MORNING
• 6:00 am
  Wai Lana Yoga [#414] Terrific Triangle Twist This pose packs a lot of punch: It strengthens the leg and hip muscles, relieves back pain, stretches the spine, opens the chest, and tones the abdominal organs. duration 27:50   STEREO TVG
• 6:30 am
  Priscilla's Yoga Stretches [#123] The 130 programs are designed to air daily, Monday through Friday. The 15- minute segments are frequently coupled together to fill a 30- minute time slot at the option of local programmers. The first three shows demonstrate and explain three to four new postures or exercises per show. The last two shows serve as review so the viewer has a chance to make certain they followed and understood correctly. In addition, if the viewer missed a show, the Thursday and Friday review days bring them up-to-date. At the onset, the program is strictly teaching the "building blocks" of yoga exercise. As the series progresses, the work becomes more demanding. However, there is an effort to always have a fair balance of some basically simple postures mixed in so that everyone will have an opportunity to participate. duration 13:46  
• 6:45 am
  Priscilla's Yoga Stretches [#124] The 130 programs are designed to air daily, Monday through Friday. The 15- minute segments are frequently coupled together to fill a 30- minute time slot at the option of local programmers. The first three shows demonstrate and explain three to four new postures or exercises per show. The last two shows serve as review so the viewer has a chance to make certain they followed and understood correctly. In addition, if the viewer missed a show, the Thursday and Friday review days bring them up-to-date. At the onset, the program is strictly teaching the "building blocks" of yoga exercise. As the series progresses, the work becomes more demanding. However, there is an effort to always have a fair balance of some basically simple postures mixed in so that everyone will have an opportunity to participate. duration 13:46  
• 7:00 am
  Power Yoga: Mind and Body [#130] Backbends - Version Two With Partner camel, Wheel, Bow and others. duration 27:45   STEREO TVG
• 7:30 am
  Sit and Be Fit [#1220] Fundamental Moves: In this episode Mary Ann mixes the good old standards with new moves for a fun and effective full body workout. duration 27:30   STEREO TVG
• 8:00 am
  Classical Stretch: The Esmonde Technique [#822Z] Full Bar Workout to Loosen Your Hips duration 26:46   STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 8:30 am
  Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions [#406] Jungfrau Region, Switzerland In the heart of Switzerland, the Jungfrau region is considered to be one of the most remarkable spots for lovers of nature. You'll take a steamer to the ancient villages on Lake Thun, visit the site of Clint Eastwood's film The Eiger Sanction, ride the highest railroad in Europe to a research station that is studying the earth atmosphere, and climb inside a million year old waterfall. duration 27:28   STEREO TVG
• 9:00 am
  Rick Steves' Europe [#505] Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms. We'll get some exercise, from ringing a very big bell to floating down an urban river. We'll also enjoy a variety of eye-opening art, from Chagall and Klee to inmates of an asylum. Then we'll ponder a few Swiss innovations, from their open-minded drug policies to their hush-hush underground arsenals. And it'll all before a backdrop of Switzerland's stunning natural beauty. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 9:30 am
  Smart Travels - Europe With Rudy Maxa [#212] Renaissance Europe Travelers adore Italy, and Italy adores the Renaissance. In this half-hour, we follow Western Europe's transition from medieval to modern times by exploring the arts and ambiance of that vibrant period. In Florence, Milan and Venice, we find works by Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo and Titian. Side-tripping to France's lush Loire Valley, we visit Renaissance castles and abbeys, including the timeless haunts of Amboise, Chenonceau, and a few less- traveled chateaux along the way. And we drop into the Northern Renaissance with a visit to Hampton Court and Henry VIII. duration 27:48   STEREO TVG
• 10:00 am
  California's Gold [#8001] Ladybugs Huell goes on a honest-to-goodness ladybug hunt in a secret location and answers the burning question, "Just where do ladybugs come from?" You'll be surprised and overwhelmed at what he uncovers. duration 28:36  
• 10:30 am
  Travelscope [#413H] Mozambique, Africa On Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago Kuta Katila means, "Roll your reed mat out on the sand, lay back and relax." Always ready to follow local customs, Joseph does exactly that at the Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa on Bazaruto Island and at the Azura Resort on Benguerra Island. Joseph continues to practice the fine art of Kuta Katila on the sparkling beaches and in the turquoise waters of the Bazaruto Marine National Park. Snorkeling, sailing, horseback riding and sand-boarding down 100-meter high dunes are activities that are all on the agenda, as well as, a sunset swim with horses. Activities aside, as always, the highlight of the show is Joseph's friendly encounters with the islands' people and the opportunity to share cultural experiences. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 11:00 am
  Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef [#302] Salads The French Way Chef Keller creates the kind of wonderful and enticing salads you will find in bistros and brasseries throughout France. Recipes: Mixed Green Salad with Pear, Almonds and Cheese Filled Baked Potato; Spinach Salad with Poached Egg and Polenta Croutons. duration 28:20   STEREO TVG
• 11:30 am
  Baking with Julia [#107] Norman Love Executive pastry chef Norman Love at Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida visits Julia Child in her kitchen. Love creates chocolate-cinnamon beignets. Love demonstrates how to make the beignet pastry from choux paste. Using a pot sticker press, Love forms the beignets and then fills them with pastry cream and bananas. Love creates a walnut sauce for the beignets. duration 24:55   STEREO TVG
AFTERNOON
• 12:00 pm
  Ciao Italia [#2005] All About Basil / Tutto Basilico Mary Ann harvests a bumper crop of basil from Guy's garden, and then goes nella cucina to use this fabulous fresh herb in more salads than you can shake a hoe at, including a creative Basil-Infused Fruit Salad, a hearty Neapolitan Bread Salad, a fresh Pesto, Potato, and Chickpea Salad and finally, a colorful Beet and Basil Salad. Bravo Basilico! duration 26:38   STEREO TVG
• 12:30 pm
  Healing Quest [#706] Dr. Judith Orloff on Emotional Vampires; Bone Health Update; Marianne Williamson on Shifting Your World. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 1:00 pm
  Ask This Old House [#916H] General contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners complete the construction of their new backyard deck. Then, back in the workshop, Tom shows host Kevin O'Connor a few other types of hidden deck fastening systems. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 1:30 pm
  Katie Brown Workshop [#503] Easy Entertaining Katie's simple, creative and elegant ideas make hosting a party easy as pie. In the Kitchen: Quick Asparagus with Orange Vinaigrette, Refreshing Pear and Apple Wine Cooler and Savory Flank Steak Pinwheels. Projects: A stunning floral centerpiece. Plant seeds: the gift that keeps on giving. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 2:00 pm
  Knitting Daily [#704] In, Around, and Through Take knitting and crochet beyond simple stitches. First, Eunny demonstrates two different techniques for wrapped stitches, with examples of garments that use them for interesting impact. Then, K.T. Baldasaro showcases a variety of quick projects that can be knit with a single skein of yarn and some creative, cable techniques. Next, in the Chain Reaction Afghan crochet-along, Marcy and Kristin return to offer a lesson on post stitch techniques in crochet. See how post stitches can create different effects in the fabric. Finally, Eunny shares some advice on planning buttonholes in your knitting. duration 28:00   TVG
• 2:30 pm
  Martha's Sewing Room [#3311] Decorative Stitch Lace Inserts Dainty Design dress with decorative stitch lace inserts; Sew Quick, Sew Easy reverse applique with lace embellishments on a purchased linen placemat; And Sew On segment on making spaghetti flowers with chenille pompom centers; Hand embroidered point turc. Guests: Rlarry Touchette, Kari Mecca, Wendy Schoen. duration 26:46   TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 3:00 pm
  Simply Ming [#914Z] Julio Bermejo & Cooking with Spirits We all love cooking with wine but how about using spirits? Ming shows how as he cooks with tequila. He'll be joined by longtime friend, Julio Bermejo, the tequila master at Tommy's in San Francisco. Looking for inspiration Julio and Ming explore amazing food stalls at the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market before heading back to Tommy's to cook on the fly. duration 26:03   STEREO TVG
• 3:30 pm
  Delicious TV's Totally Vegetarian [#107] It's A Veggie Planet! Toni ventures down to Veggie Planet, a fabulous little eatery located in the heart of bustling Cambridge, MA, where she and chef and cookbook author Didi Emmons whip up Kasha-Crunch Burgers and Cabbage Slaw with Tomato and Ginger. duration 27:02   STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 4:00 pm
  Nick Stellino Cooking with Friends [#210Z] Soups Nick welcomes Chef Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun's in Atlanta and creates Cauliflower & Parmesan Soup with Crostini. Chef Stellino makes Asparagus Soup and Red Peppers, Shallots and Asparagus Confit. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 4:30 pm
  Lidia's Italy In America [#106H] California: Pesto Pronto! On her trip to the Golden State, Lidia meets with Brady Whitlow, president of Corto Olive, to talk about their methods of producing Italian-style olive oil in California. Next, Lidia visits one of the longest-standing wine making families in Sonoma County, the Seghesio family, at their vineyards. Joe joins Lidia in the kitchen to give his take on how to use pesto in two easy recipes: Pesto Salmon BLT and Pesto Chicken Salad. Lidia explores pesto's possibilities with a Spaghetti with Basil and Pistachio Pesto and a Fusilli dish with Spinach Walnut Pesto. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 5:00 pm
  Baking with Julia [#208] Johanne Killeen Chef Julia Child observes pastry chef Johanna Killeen as she makes "baby cakes," miniature cakes made from of the same basic batter, but varied with different flavoring ingredients. First, she shows Julia how to make the batter, which is a traditional American pound cake recipe, made richer with the addition of creme fraiche. She varies the first recipe by using hazelnut flour as an ingredient, and tops it with a dollop of Italian cream cheese flavored with grappa wine. Then she makes a couple of miniature upside-down cakes, using a rhubarb and caramel topping on one and rose geranium leaves on another. duration 24:54   STEREO TVG
• 5:30 pm
  Essential Pepin [#113H] Vegetable Bounty Endive With Olives; Stewed Navy Beans; Gratin Of Leeks; Classic Ratatouille; Tomatoes Maison. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
EVENING
• 6:00 pm
  Joanne Weir's Cooking Confidence [#103H] Simply Elegant Joanne greets her student Sarina with a bruschetta salad and it is quickly apparent Sarina is the perfect student for dishes that are simple enough for a weeknight, yet elegant enough for Saturday night. They recreate the vinaigrette from the salad, discover how easy it is to cook clams, and finish with a warm blueberry maple compote melting over vanilla ice cream. Recipes: Bruschetta Salad with Prosciutto di San Daniele and Greens, Clams with Chorizo and Orange, and Vanilla Ice Cream with Blueberry Maple Syrup Compote. Student: Sarina Crivello, Apple Specialist. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 6:30 pm
  America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated [#1120H] All-American Fruit Desserts In this episode, test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making the perfect Sweet Cherry Pie. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of vanilla ice cream, and gadget guru Lisa McManus divulges the test kitchen's pick for ice cream scoops. And finally, test cook Yvonne Ruperti shows Chris how to make the ultimate Skillet Apple Crisp. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG
• 7:00 pm
  Victory in the Pacific: American Experience [#1710Z] "Take no prisoners. Fight to the bitter end." Those were everyday words to combat troops on both sides at the end of World War II in the Pacific. And they led to an unprecedented orgy of slaughter. In this provocative, thorough examination of the final months of the war, this film looks at the escalation of bloodletting from the vantage point of both the Japanese and the Americans. As the film will show, most of the Emperor's inner circle was determined to continue the war even after losses in the Philippines in February 1945 cut off Japan's supply lines. And though he was warned that the country, brought to its knees by the conflict, might erupt in a Communist revolution, Emperor Hirohito believed that one last decisive battle could reverse Japan's fortunes. The Americans, for their part, were startled by the intensity and determination of the Japanese defenders in the South Pacific. From the U.S. capture of the Mariana Islands, through the firebombing of Tokyo and the dropping of the atomic bomb, this program chronicles the dreadful and unprecedented loss of life and the decisions made by leaders on both sides that finally ended the war. duration 1:54:17   STEREO TVPG-V (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 9:00 pm
  Battle of Midway On June 4, 1942 - just six months after Pearl Harbor - the massed forces of the US and Japanese fleets met for a decisive showdown. Thanks to both sides' use of a relatively new piece of technology - the aircraft carrier - this battle would be decided without the ships of either fleet ever coming within sight of each other. At Midway, America's carrier pilots destroyed Japan's best ships and killed nearly four thousand men - the cream of Japan's naval elite. It was a blow the Japanese would never recover from, making the outcome of the conflict in the Pacific virtually inevitable and releasing precious American military resources for the conflict in Europe. duration 50:14   STEREO TVRE
• 10:00 pm
  Horsemen Cometh This film follows the world's only P-51 Mustang formation aerobatic team as they harness the grace and power of the legendary "Cadillacs of the Sky." It documents the journey of 3 renowned air show pilots as they attempt to tame these vintage fighters and showcase the plane's heritage at air shows around the world.
  Shot in stunning high definition, the doc gives viewers a chance to vicariously experience the heart-pounding ride of risk and reward undertaken by these daring pilots. Cameras go into the cockpits and the skies as the pilots deftly fly in lock-step formation while performing dramatic aerial maneuvers. In addition to these thrilling flight segments, it introduces the mechanics and engineers responsible for maintaining and fixing the vintage planets, the World War II veterans who once flew the Mustangs,and James Horner, the award-winning composer who wrote the score. duration 56:46   SRND51 TVG
• 11:00 pm
  Travelscope [#413H] Mozambique, Africa On Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago Kuta Katila means, "Roll your reed mat out on the sand, lay back and relax." Always ready to follow local customs, Joseph does exactly that at the Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa on Bazaruto Island and at the Azura Resort on Benguerra Island. Joseph continues to practice the fine art of Kuta Katila on the sparkling beaches and in the turquoise waters of the Bazaruto Marine National Park. Snorkeling, sailing, horseback riding and sand-boarding down 100-meter high dunes are activities that are all on the agenda, as well as, a sunset swim with horses. Activities aside, as always, the highlight of the show is Joseph's friendly encounters with the islands' people and the opportunity to share cultural experiences. duration 26:46   STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
• 11:30 pm
  Smart Travels - Europe With Rudy Maxa [#212] Renaissance Europe Travelers adore Italy, and Italy adores the Renaissance. In this half-hour, we follow Western Europe's transition from medieval to modern times by exploring the arts and ambiance of that vibrant period. In Florence, Milan and Venice, we find works by Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo and Titian. Side-tripping to France's lush Loire Valley, we visit Renaissance castles and abbeys, including the timeless haunts of Amboise, Chenonceau, and a few less- traveled chateaux along the way. And we drop into the Northern Renaissance with a visit to Hampton Court and Henry VIII. duration 27:48   STEREO TVG