Thursday, April 30th TV listings for PBS Explore (WUNC-DT3) Chapel Hill
Secrets of the Royal Palaces Royal Duty
Controversy around Russian spy Anthony Blunt's long stay at the Palace in the 1980s; tumultuous history of the Scottish Crown Jewels; Diana's ascent to fashion icon; Princess of Wales' first international speech.
Relish Filipino Pancit and Mexican Burritos
Chefs Mike Brown and Bob Gerken head to the kitchen with their moms to cook childhood favorites the old-fashioned way.
Fork & Hammer Hallelujah! Leluia Hall
After nearly three years, Leluia Hall opens with a media blitz and private celebration for the staff.
My Greek Table With Diane Kochilas Phyllo for Healthy Fun
Spanakopita salad topped with crispy phyllo; healthy veggie phyllo pizza; baklava.
Rick Steves' Europe Tuscany's Dolce Vita
Hunting for truffles; artichoke festival; farmhouse feast; a ride through cypress groves.
Rick Steves' Europe Southeast England
Traveling from Canterbury to Dover; hiking the trails atop the cliffs of the South Downs; seaside resort of Brighton; the naval heritage of Portsmouth includes a collection of historic sailing ships.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Ontario's Central Counties -- Multi-Cultural Adventures
An agri-tourism adventure includes a fruit wine tasting and a stop at Tyrone Mill in Ontario; Black Creek Pioneer Village; Taste of Asia Festival in Markham, Ontario; Hills of Headwaters; Canada Day.
America's Heartland Farmers Overcoming Adversity
Farmers overcome hardships and disabilities to work the land; a cross-country look at Heartland Heroes.
In the Americas With David Yetman Baracoa: Cuba's Outpost on the Atlantic
The old town of Baracoa, Cuba, has its own heritage of mixed Caribbean and African culture; Cuba's sugar cane fields, mountain ranges, bays and cliffs.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope San Antonio's Fiesta -- Ole!
Fiesta San Antonio features parades, music, food, dance, and celebration honoring the city's history, customs and traditions.
People, places and events from all over the state.
Rick Steves' Europe Iceland's Reykjavik and the Golden Circle
Touring Reykjavík's endearing sights; a side trip to the Blue Lagoon; the classic Golden Circle; Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
Rick Steves' Europe Iceland's Ring Road
The Ring Road -- the 800-mile loop around Iceland on Highway 1; the geothermal hot zone of Lake Mývatn; the rugged Eastfjords; glacier lagoons of the Southeast; waterfalls and beaches of the South Coast; puffins at the Westman Islands.
In the Americas With David Yetman From Vaquejada to Jangada: Into Rural Ceará, Brazil
Ceará, a small state in Brazil's northeast, is home to cowboys, fishing, Brazil's most important religious shrine, its last lace-weavers and a wide array of tropical fruit.
The Farmer and the Foodie FoodChain
FoodChain's work in aquaponics, food literacy and education; stuffing and roasting a whole tilapia; fish and chips.
Travels With Darley Myrtle Beach Homecoming
Exploring Myrtle Beach, from the Carolina shag and classic mini golf to the Carolina Opry and Sea Captain's House; accessible attractions for travelers with mobility challenges and families with autism.
Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.
Lidia's Kitchen Pull Up a Chair
Manilla clams triestina; warm escarole salad with cannellini beans and mackerel; chicken scaloppine with prosciutto and peas.
Pati's Mexican Table The Nectar of the Mayan Gods
Sweet lime roasted chicken with broccolini; honey habanero rice with peas; lemons, honey and basil agua fresca.
Rick Steves' Europe Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
Dubrovnik on the Adriatic Sea coast; Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Montenegro's Bay of Kotor.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love Italy Part 1 -- Bologna
Exploring Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, hidden canals and walking the portico to the San Luca sanctuary; shopping the Quadrilatero; a historic cutlery shop; a twins-run leather boutique.
Pioneers of Television Doctors and Nurses
Actors Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben and Eriq LaSalle reveal the secrets of "ER"; Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr. and Christina Pickles talk about "St. Elsewhere."
Pioneers of Television Science Fiction
Futuristic storytellers Gene Roddenberry, Irwin Allen, and Rod Serling.
Pioneers of Television Sitcoms
Joyce Randolph provides insight into Jackie Gleason; Marlo Thomas reminisces about her father, Danny; Andy Griffith on what made his show work; Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke recount their work together.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Thailand -- Bangkok and Beyond
A visit to Bangkok includes the Chatuchak Weekend Market, some of Thailand's richest temples, and the River Kwai.
In the Americas With David Yetman Imperiled Refuges: Islets in the Sea of Cortes
Islands and waters of Mexico's northern Gulf of California provide refuge for sea creatures reliant on fish stocks and beset with the uncertainties of climate change.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer The Diesel Locomotive
The Apple Valley Model Railroad Club; an oil painting of an aging diesel railroad locomotive with bright yellow steps and heavy front wheels.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Oriental Falls
A painting that almost looks like watercolor.
ncImpact Resilient Agriculture
Garden Smart An Impressive Private Estate With Equally Impressive Gardens
Gardens at the largest private home in the U.S.
Hosts Maggie Keith and Lindsey McClave show how to use fresh, local ingredients to make a wide array of recipes.
Carolina Outdoor Journal Pumpkinseed Up Close
Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.
Lidia's Kitchen Pull Up a Chair
Manilla clams triestina; warm escarole salad with cannellini beans and mackerel; chicken scaloppine with prosciutto and peas.
America's Test Kitchen New Ways With Ribs & Mushrooms
Tuscan grilled pork ribs with grilled radicchio; honing rods; why mushrooms absorb so much oil; sauteed mushrooms with red wine and rosemary.
Rick Steves' Europe Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters
Helsinki, Finland's Neoclassical old town has a modern flair for design; two-hour boat ride to Tallinn, Estonia.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Cruising Canada: Ottawa and the Rideau Canal
Exploring the Rideau Canal, the oldest continuously operating canal system in North America, including Ottawa's historic landmarks and farmers markets.
A Taste of History A Multicultural Menu -- Victoria, Australia
The vibrant culinary scene of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia; uncovering the source of Australian lamb in the countryside.
Sara's Weeknight Meals Meaty Salads
Greek farmer's salad with grilled chicken paillard and tzatziki sauce; warm steak house salad; two melon prosciutto and feta salad.
People, places and events from all over the state.
Pati's Mexican Table The Nectar of the Mayan Gods
Sweet lime roasted chicken with broccolini; honey habanero rice with peas; lemons, honey and basil agua fresca.
Chef Joel Gamoran and celebrity friends cook, laugh and make new, homemade memories.
Lucky Chow Copenhagen: Scandiasian
Chinese, Korean, Indonesian and Japanese techniques shape Nordic ingredients, regenerative farms and Baltic seafood, resulting in cooking that is contemporary yet deeply tied to place.