Thursday, April 9th TV listings for PBS (WBRA) Roanoke, VA
Martin and Chris observe wild cats and dogs interacting with each other on the African savanna.
Phoebe & Jay Paint on the Mail; The Last Box
Phoebe and Jay accidentally get paint on the mail and have to decode addresses; Phoebe and Jay find their parents' box of memories.
Sesame Street Grover's Super Suitycase
Grover tries to cheer up Elmo, who is feeling sad after his dad leaves for a work trip.
Work It Out Wombats! Bex Splash Fest; Mural Mayhem
When Bex removes her cochlear implant and hearing aid so she can go on the waterslide, Sammy and the Wombats find new ways to communicate; the Wombats love Leiko's new mural.
Donkey Hodie Bye Bye, Book; Tater Buddies
Duck Duck builds a book swap box but has trouble giving away her books; the pals throw a party for their Tater Buddy dolls.
Rosie's Rules Dance Party Island; Rosie the Mascot
Rosie makes a dance party island in her backyard, but the flag she puts up causes confusion; Rosie decides to be the mascot for Javi's soccer team.
Write Around The Corner Beth Macy - Dopesick
We'll be discussing author Beth Macy's 2018 New York Times-bestselling book, Dopesick. We' ll also talk about the multi-award-winning dramatized adaptation of the book that was released by Hulu as an eight-episode limited series in 2021.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Finding My Roots
DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People
John David Israel creates horse bits and spurs; fingerweaver Lily Drywater; singer-songwriter Austin Markham.
Baking With Julia Chocolate Napoleon & Ice Cream Sandwich With Gale Gand
Gale Gand prepares chocolate napoleons and fettuccine ice-cream sandwiches.
Ask This Old House Switch; Affordable Geothermal
Replacing a standard toggle switch with a reproduction antique push button switch to match the rest of the house; in Albany, N.Y., Ross explores ways to make drilling for and installing geothermal heat pumps more affordable for average homeowners.
The Age of Nature Awakening
A new awareness of nature helps to restore ecosystems from Panama to Mozambique; repairing man-made damage and restoring reefs, rivers and animal populations.
The Art of Home: A Wind River Story
Native American artists of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming explain how their art, ranging from modern art, beading and leather work to drumming and music, connects them to their tribal past, present and future.
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
PBS News Hour New
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Life Unearthed With Ariel Waldman Antarctica: Life Under the Ice
Set in Antarctica's Dry Valleys, Antarctica's glacial and icy ecosystems reveal how frozen landscapes can sustain surprising life forms.
Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, from seafood to produce.
This Old House Suburban Victorian: Everything Old Is New Again New
Relocating and rebuilding the original built-in China cabinet in the dining room; installing bathroom sconces; prepping the front door for a new mortise lock.
Ask This Old House Arch Accent; Pea Stone Patio New
Painting an arch accent wall in a nursery; debunking plant myths; installing a pea gravel patio using a binding agent to keep stones in place.
Rosalind is drawn into a troubling domestic situation; Joyce supervises the antenatal clinic at the hospital where she meets a worried single mother diagnosed with placenta previa.
The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece The Treasure
After escaping prison and discovering Mercedes' marriage, Edmond flees to Italy where he sails to Monte Cristo, transforms himself into the Count and plots his revenge.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
This Old House Suburban Victorian: Everything Old Is New Again
Relocating and rebuilding the original built-in China cabinet in the dining room; installing bathroom sconces; prepping the front door for a new mortise lock.
Ask This Old House Arch Accent; Pea Stone Patio
Painting an arch accent wall in a nursery; debunking plant myths; installing a pea gravel patio using a binding agent to keep stones in place.
The Story of China With Michael Wood Golden Age; The Ming
Achievements of the Song dynasty, creators of a Chinese Renaissance, and the Ming, who built the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.
Our New World A Wild Revival
Five ecosystems are reshaped by climate change as ice fields and underwater forests vanish and become replaced by new ecosystems.
Nature Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti: Baby Steps
Following the journey of orphaned elephants at Reteti, the first community-owned elephant sanctuary in Africa.
NOVA Your Brain: Who's in Control?
Research on the subconscious with neuroscientist Heather Berlin focuses on what is driving the decisions people make.
Arthur Brain's Brain; Brain Sees Stars
Brain, D.W. and Bud explore the inner workings of the brain; Brain may finally see a meteor shower.
Odd Squad The Triangle Cafe; Captain O's Birthday
Ozzi and Orli go on a mission to catch the villain who is ruining the Triangle Sisters' café; Opie must collect enough money to pay for Captain O's 10-layer birthday cake.
Wild Kratts Termites vs. Tongues
Aviva and Koki are accidentally miniaturized and carried away by termites.
Weather Hunters Cold Snap
The Hunters learn how temperatures can affect outdoor plants and gardens.
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.
Carl the Collector The Fall; The Word Collection
Carl doesn't know what to do when Nico falls; Carl learns a new word -- shindig.