Thursday, October 8th TV listings for PBS Explore (WUNF-DT3) Asheville
Lucy Worsley Investigates Madness of King George
A close look at the life of George III, including the effect of his mental illness on Britain and how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry.
Dook Chase: A Chef's Journey New
A stop at Vaucresson Creole Cafe and Deli; crab, crawfish and corn bisque; daube glacé; sausage and onions over grits; chaurice croquettes with mustard sauce.
Modern Pioneering With Georgia Pellegrini East Wind
An inside look at East Wind Community in the Ozark hills of Missouri, where land, labor and resources are held in common and decisions are made collectively.
My Greek Table With Diane Kochilas Taste the Music: The Aromatic Cuisine of the Asian Minor Greeks
Phyllo cups with pastirma and kasseri cheese; cumin-scented meatball sausages in tomato sauce; eggplant stuffed with onions, raisins and grape molasses.
Rick Steves' Europe Granada, Córdoba, and Spain's Costa del Sol
Historic Spanish capitals Granada and Córdoba; Andalusian culture; Costa del Sol.
Rick Steves' Europe Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail
Germany's port city of Hamburg, post-World War II; historic sites of Martin Luther and the Reformation, including Erfurt, Wittenberg and Wartburg Castle; Würzburg in Franconia.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Armenia -- Ancient History and Modern Traditions, Part 1
Ancient sites where some of the world's oldest artifacts were discovered; traditional artisans and religious and communal celebrations of Armenia.
A cattle rancher documents ranch life with photos; Ohio state prison inmates help bring in crops; citrus operation in California's Central Valley; artisanal cheese.
Les Stroud's Survivorman Lost at Sea Part 1
Les is set adrift off the coast of Belize in a raft with no food and a bare minimum of equipment.
In the Americas With David Yetman Ketchikan and Alaska's Panhandle Forests and Sea
Ketchikan is home to temperate rainforests and Misty Fjords accessible only by boat and air; Alaska's Panhandle preserves vast tracts of the planet's dwindling temperate rain forests.
North Carolina Weekend Follow The Trail
People, places and events from all over the state.
Rick Steves' Europe Stockholm
Cultural highlights of Stockholm, Sweden's capital, include gourmet reindeer and vodka; sailing the archipelago.
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.
In the Americas With David Yetman Dominican Republic: Of Baseball, Whales, and Limping Devils
Dominican Republic has survived a troubled history of dictators and intervention from the north but is now a hotbed of baseball and home to one of the liveliest carnivals anywhere.
Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out The Heart and Soul of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Exploring the allure of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; the cultural survival of the Gullah-Geechee African American community; kayaking the Waccamaw River; Brookgreen Gardens; surf fishing.
Hometowns The Shoals, AL
A visit to The Shoals, Alabama, a river-driven region where the sounds of Muscle Shoals shaped American music, and where culture, history and community pride echo as loudly as the songs recorded there.
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 A Frugal Feast
Vegetable soup and poached eggs; a traditional Italian cookie that can be stretched into two desserts by adding them to honey ice cream; poached chicken giardiniera salad.
Pati's Mexican Table Dates, Dreams and Dance
Sweet dates in Viesca; El Payo in Torreon; café con leche smoothie with dates; adobo pork crazy torta.
Robert Duvall: Star of the Silver Screen
The career of Academy Award-winning actor Robert Duvall; including clips from "The Godfather," "The Great Santini," "Tender Mercies" and "Lonesome Dove."
Pioneers of Television Westerns
Fess Parker; actor James Garner; Linda Evans discusses strong female characters in "The Big Valley"; "The Wild Wild West"; "Bonanza"; "Gunsmoke."
Pioneers of Television Funny Ladies
The first female stand-up comics to appear on television include Phyllis Diller and Joan Rivers; Lucille Ball breaks through on "I Love Lucy"; the careers of Mary Tyler Moore, Betty White, Marla Gibbs, Carol Burnett, Tina Fey and Margaret Cho.
Pioneers of Television Superheroes
Superheroes over the decades, from "Superman" in the 1950s to "The Greatest American Hero" in the 1980s.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Montreal, Quebec, Canada -- Bonjour, Montreal
Exploring markets, cathedrals, cafés, the Latin quarter, a 1970s-era drum circle and activities on the St. Lawrence River in Montreal.
In the Americas With David Yetman The Cascade Mountains of Washington: Gifts of the Volcanoes
The Cascade Range, born from volcanoes, reveals a stunning variety of landscapes and towns.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer Belle Isle
Detroit Institute of Arts and the Motown recording studio; painting Belle Isle Park's fountain using oils on a large canvas.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Back Country Path
A rarely used path through country woods.
Shaped by Sound Blue Cactus
ncImpact Health Care
Garden Smart A First-Class Botanical Garden in the Heart of a Bustling City
A botanical garden offers many gardening lessons, from edible to aquatic plants and bed prep and care.
Follow the Blooms Wheatfield to Art
Designing a seasonal statement piece out of locally grown wheat for an evening gala at SFCC.
Carolina Outdoor Journal Cold Water Stripers
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 A Frugal Feast
Vegetable soup and poached eggs; a traditional Italian cookie that can be stretched into two desserts by adding them to honey ice cream; poached chicken giardiniera salad.
America's Test Kitchen Apples for Dinner and Dessert
Roasted pork tenderloin with apples and shallots; how stabilizers in whipped cream work; gateau invisible with brown sugar-cinnamon whipped cream.
Rick Steves' Europe Rome: Baroque Brilliance
Bernini statues; St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican; Roman dinner; romantic nightspots.
Curious Traveler Curious Loire Valley
Why so many châteaux were built in central France; Château de Chenonceau; Château de Chambord; why a porcupine sits over the entrance to Château d'Amboise.
A Taste of History A Sentimental Journey Through Nicaragua
Celebrating Nicaragua's beauty, unique culture and cuisine.
Sara's Weeknight Meals The World in a Meatball
Simit kebabs; pear salsa and quince liquor; meatball tapas with peas; making Moroccan meatball tagine with couscous in the slow cooker.
North Carolina Weekend Open Air
People, places and events from all over the state.
Pati's Mexican Table Dates, Dreams and Dance
Sweet dates in Viesca; El Payo in Torreon; café con leche smoothie with dates; adobo pork crazy torta.
Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board My Family
Visiting a vegan spot in Naples, Italy.
A stop at Vaucresson Creole Cafe and Deli; crab, crawfish and corn bisque; daube glacé; sausage and onions over grits; chaurice croquettes with mustard sauce.