8/25 - 8/31
2013
All times are EST
Previously aired
QUEEN VICTORIA’S EMPIRE
“The Moral Crusade”: Examine the battle between Disraeli and Gladstone for control of the British government.
“The Scramble for Africa”: Examine the impact of British colonization in Africa.
POV
Get a fascinating introduction to the science of the dark and an exploration of our relationship to the stars.
Trace the evolution of guns in America, their link to violence and competing visions of national identity.
See how Maori principles of justice are applied to the mean streets of Baltimore.
FRONTLINE
Examine whether the amped-up culture of high school football has outrun protections for the players.
NOVA
Get up close and personal with cuttlefish, some of the strangest animals on the planet.
Uncover the truth about exercise with British journalist and physician Michael Mosley.
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Enjoy a star-studded event featuring some of Tanglewood’s most distinguished and longtime guests.
THE VICTORY GARDEN
Discover an eclectic mix of gardening tips.
THIS OLD HOUSE
Weaving shingles around a corner and installing custom PVC window trim; part five of Essex project.
ASK THIS OLD HOUSE
Insulating ductwork; maintaining clothes washers and dryers
HOMETIME
Learn about the Creekside home’s pre-built walls.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
Rock and funk collide with Alejandro Escovedo and Trombone Shorty.
NATURE
Learn how a surprising number of creatures live in the hostile environment of Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Trace the brief life of New York’s Penn Station, whose destruction spurred landmarks preservation.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
A 6.5 carat yellow mine cut diamond ring; a North American Indian club and pipe; and three Charles Darwin first editions.
INDEPENDENT LENS
Meet the indomitable Dolores Huerta, who has tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice.