Sunday, October 12th TV listings for PBS (MPBN) Maine Public Broadcasting
NOVA Human: Into the Americas
Ancient humans' journey into an icy and perilous new land.
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.
People of the North Noble Adventures
A journey to the county of Sogn in Western Norway; the historic village of Balestrand, renowned for its natural beauty, local produce and historic charm.
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; Wurzburg in Franconia.
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 Myvatn; the rugged Eastfjords; glacier lagoons of the Southeast; waterfalls and beaches of the South Coast; puffins at the Westman Islands.
Woodsmith Shop Shop-Built Belt Sander
A narrow belt sander uses simple construction to build a tool that works great and doesn't cost a lot of money to build.
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.
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.
American Experience LBJ: My Fellow Americans
A profile of Lyndon B. Johnson examines how he pushed through historical social legislation on a scale that rivaled FDR's New Deal before his presidency began to ravel.
A unique Maine yard sale stretches from Cornville to Skowhegan.
Weekends With Yankee Off the Beaten Path
Enjoying kayaking, cooking and hiking on a midcoast Maine road trip; Gould Hill Farm in New Hampshire; making a classic apple crisp and cider doughnuts; hard cider.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.
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 Challenge
Anna searches for intelligence at Andre's exclusive gentleman's party.
Brian and Maggie New
Prime Minister Thatcher faces mounting pressure after a key ally's sudden departure; a television appearance becomes a turning point for her political career.
Maigret on Masterpiece Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, Pt 2 New
Maigret continues to pursue justice for Honore Cuendet and his loved ones.
The Gold on Masterpiece There's Something Going On in Kent New
A chain is set up to smelt the stolen Brink's-Mat gold, sell it back into the market and launder the profits; the police investigation leads them to Kent and Kenneth Noye.
Astrid Natives
A disoriented young woman appears with the weapon from a crime that was committed 20 years ago.
Prime Minister Thatcher faces mounting pressure after a key ally's sudden departure; a television appearance becomes a turning point for her political career.
Maigret on Masterpiece Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, Pt 2
Maigret continues to pursue justice for Honore Cuendet and his loved ones.
The Gold on Masterpiece There's Something Going On in Kent
A chain is set up to smelt the stolen Brink's-Mat gold, sell it back into the market and launder the profits; the police investigation leads them to Kent and Kenneth Noye.
Art Happens Here With John Lithgow
Actor John Lithgow goes back to high school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education, exploring dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble.
King of Them All: The Story of King Records
Exploring the groundbreaking legacy of Cincinnati's King Records, and the central role it played in shaping American popular music.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Family Recipes
Exploring the ancestry of chefs José Andrés and Sean Sherman.
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Yoga in Practice What Makes You Come Alive?
Practicing vinyasa, moving fluidly with the breath.
Wild Kratts Masked Bandits
As the team prepares for a creature costume party, everyone starts to notice strange things happening around them.
Weather Hunters The Vansformer
Lily and her family discover a surprise and also embark on a weather hunting expedition.
Lyla in the Loop The Waffle Man; Loopapalooza
Lyla and Everett design a waffle costume for Stu; Lyla creates an original game to reignite everyone's interest in family game night.
Carl the Collector A New Friend; Lotta the Copycat New
Carl makes a new friend while visiting his dad; Lotta thinks if she copies Nico, everyone will like her.