Saturday, October 11th TV listings for PBS (MPBN) Maine Public Broadcasting
Wild Kratts Hercules -- The Giant Beetle
While investigating exoskeletons, the hercules beetle accidentally gets enlarged.
Weather Hunters No Snow Snow Day
The Hunters head to a nearby mountain to learn about snow.
Lyla in the Loop Runaway Tarantula; Rainy Day, Indoor Play
Lyla and Ale make an escape-proof container for her pet tarantula; rain keeps the kids inside, so they recreate park activities indoors.
MotorWeek 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ New
The Cadillac OPTIQ, a compact all-electric utility; the Audi A3; "Your Drive"; a classic Japanese sports car.
The Last Independent Automaker The Betrayal
American Motors Co. struggles to make a profit, and rumors swirl as the French secretly negotiate to sell AMC to Chrysler Corp.; a terrorist assassination in France sparks a chain of events that leaves thousands of American workers betrayed.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting Fun With Free-Motion Fillers
Different designs that can stand alone as edge-to-edge motifs or can be used to creatively fill spaces.
The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets Abrahamic Family Spirit
The Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi; author Hanan Sayed Worrell; cooking fattet al makdous, a special stuffed eggplant dish.
Pati's Mexican Table Living Legacy
Visiting Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation; pipian verde; chili relleno.
Sara's Weeknight Meals Spice Route: Istanbul to Morocco
Traditional Turkish steamed sea bass and salt crusted sea bream; taking a boat ride on the Bosphorus to see how local fishermen catch their meals; chicken apricot tagine.
Lidia's Kitchen Easy Going Recipes
Winter minestrone that can be made with any hearty green; matalotta-style mixed fish stew.
America the Bountiful Grapes in New York
Regional traditions surrounding grapes in New York; Naples Grape Festival; Concord grape pie; upstate winemaker; a Syrian American restaurateur uses grape leaves to introduce New Yorkers to the flavor of his home country.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Tomato Makeovers
Calabrian panzanella; Burmese tomato salad with shallots and peanuts; tomato conserva; upside-down tomato tart with Parmesan pastry.
Cook's Country Italian-American Feast
Porchetta abruzzese; pig farming in early North America; hardy greens; a quick-braised broccoli rabe with garlic and anchovies.
America's Test Kitchen Corn Cakes and Chowder
Venezuelan cheese-filled corn cakes; dish towels; the importance of a sharp knife; fresh corn chowder.
A unique Maine yard sale stretches from Cornville to Skowhegan.
Ask This Old House Houseplant Soil; Spot Point Brick
Removing ring stains from a wood table; breaking down the types of soil and fertilizer needed for common indoor plants; repairing a brick floor's crumbling mortar using spot pointing rather than a full repoint job.
This Old House Asheville: All Clear
Mark meets with a local mason to investigate the depth of damage caused to a chimney by fallen trees; siding starts to go up at Paula's; Kevin meets with Army Corp to discuss their continued relief efforts.
Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Roadshow Atlanta Is "Hotlanta"
Eric Levin, co-founder of Record Store Day and owner of Criminal Records; Wax N' Facts; JB's Record Lounge.
The Caverns Sessions Ruby Waters
Canadian-raised singer-songwriter Ruby Waters.
The Kennedys -- The Story of An American Dynasty
The triumphs and challenges of the nine Kennedy siblings, the complex dynamics among family members and the enduring influence of their Irish heritage.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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.
Keeping Up Appearances The Three Piece Suite
Hyacinth awaits the delivery of a new suite of furniture, an exact replica of one in Sandringham House.
Keeping Up Appearances A Picnic for Daddy
Hyacinth's plans to take her father on a picnic go awry when he takes the car.
Death in Paradise Sweet as Sugar
Richard Poole struggles to muster that loving feeling for the local voodoo festival.
Father Brown The Scars of War
Inspector Sullivan asks for Father Brown's help when Mrs. Devine's son, Eddie, is framed for Howton's murder.
Queens of Mystery Murder in the Dark: Final Chapter
Detective Sgt. Mattie Stone's list of murder suspects includes a publisher, literary agent and author.
Austin City Limits The Marias New
Genre-blending indie pop LA band The Marias perform songs from "Submarine."
NOVA Human: Into the Americas
Ancient humans' journey into an icy and perilous new land.
Big Cats 24/7 Succession
A new generation of big cats rises in the Okavango Delta; fiirst-time lion mom Serami protects her cubs while Mathata steps up to feed the pride; Pobe and Bo return; as Lediba's cub grows in confidence, she vanishes.
Secrets of the Dead The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum
The jewel of ancient Rome, the Colosseum exhibited Rome's immense wealth and influence as well as its power and downfall.
Velvet To Sew and to Sing
Alberto struggles to accept Ana's relationship with Carlos; Raúl de la Riva returns trying to clear his good name.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.
Big Pacific Voracious
For creatures of all sizes, the challenge of finding food drives life in the Pacific.
U.S. punitive tariffs put pressure on Switzerland; life on a deserted island in Ireland; opposition in exile in Belarus; pole vaulting over canals in the Netherlands.
Yndi Yoga Courage
A heart-opening flow invigorates the whole body with extra emphasis on backbends.