Sunday, October 5th TV listings for PBS (MPBN) Maine Public Broadcasting
NOVA Human: Neanderthal Encounters
How Homo sapiens lived alongside Neanderthals and how they helped make us who we are today.
Sacred Planet With Gulnaz Khan Reclaiming Peru's Glaciers
Following Catholic and Quechua traditions, weaving prayer, engineering and pilgrimages to confront Peru's climate crisis.
People of the North Silver of the Sea
Two families in Fosen whose livelihoods revolve around herring fisheries; exploring the rich history and traditional methods of harvesting herring.
Rick Steves' Europe Berlin
A reunited Berlin entertains more visitors than ever before.
Rick Steves' Europe Iceland's Reykjavik and the Golden Circle
Touring Reykjavik's endearing sights; a side trip to the Blue Lagoon; the classic Golden Circle; Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
Woodsmith Shop Potting Bench
The crew teams up with Garden Gate magazine to build and outfit a potting bench that keeps gardening gear organized.
This Old House Asheville: Rising Out of the Muck
The builders start putting the homes back together in Asheville; rough-ins begin; meteorologist Stephanie Abrams explains why the storm hit Asheville so hard.
Ask This Old House Seashell Driveway; Radon System
Swapping a coastal home's gravel driveway for seashells; installing a radon mitigation system.
American Experience LBJ: Beautiful Texas
A profile of Lyndon B. Johnson examines his early years in Texas politics, early presidency, and war against poverty and discrimination.
Maine's nautical past is seen through home movies and travelogues. It's a look at Maine's boats, freshwaters, harbors and people.
PBS News Weekend New
Analysis of national and international news, as well as in-depth reporting on topics ranging from education and politics to technology and finance.
TURN: Washington's Spies Mercy Moment Murder Measure
An old threat returns to Setauket; Abe tries to protect Anna; Rogers travels to a prison ship in search of a mysterious man.
Brian and Maggie New
A former labor MP becomes a TV host for a major political show, leading to an unexpected bond with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Maigret on Masterpiece Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, Pt 1 New
Maigret investigates a series of bank robberies plaguing Paris.
The Gold on Masterpiece To Be a King New
Six armed men steal £26m worth of gold and set about trying to dispose of the bullion.
Astrid Nielsen and Raphaelle Coste enter a monastery for a new investigation.
A former labor MP becomes a TV host for a major political show, leading to an unexpected bond with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Maigret on Masterpiece Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, Pt 1
Maigret investigates a series of bank robberies plaguing Paris.
The Gold on Masterpiece To Be a King
Six armed men steal £26m worth of gold and set about trying to dispose of the bullion.
Great Performances The Magic of Grace Bumbry
How Black Missouri native Grace Bumbry became the toast of the 1960s international opera scene, a rise that began in an era of 1950s racism.
American Masters Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
The work of author Julia Alvarez spans multiple genres and audiences, rangin from nonfiction and poetry to books for children and young adults and literary novels.
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Yoga in Practice Find Balance to Find Peace
Using yoga postures such as Revolved Warrior II to help find balance within the asymmetries of the body.
Wild Kratts Shapes of the Armadillo New
While looking at shapes in nature, the Wild Kratts discover a sphere shaped "rock" that turns out to be a 3-banded armadillo; Zach challenges everyone to a bowling match.
Weather Hunters No Snow Snow Day
The Hunters head to a nearby mountain to learn about snow.
Lyla in the Loop Too Many Pumpkins; The Maybe-Sitters
Lyla asks customers for their leftover pumpkins, but then gets way too many; Lyla and Luke put their sisters, Liana and Louisa, through a babysitting test.
Carl the Collector The Fall; The Word Collection
Carl doesn't know what to do when Nico falls; Carl learns a new word -- shindig.