PLUS (MT)

6:00 am 

NOVA  "Mystery of Easter Island"  Rapa Nui, the bleak speck of rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, known as Easter Island, has been a place of mystery since Europeans first arrived in 1722. How did ancient islanders build and move nearly 900 giant statues weighing up to 86 tons each. A NOVA team uses a 15-ton replica statue to test out controversial recent claims on how the statues might have been moved.G

7:00 am 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca"  Rick marvels at El Greco, pops some explosive pickles and rambles Spain's most awe-inspiring medieval walls. He drops in on a bachelorette party, with local troubadours. He slices and savors tasty jamon, strolls with the crowd, and grabs a front-row seat to enjoy Europe's most enchanting square.G

7:30 am 

Smart Travels - Europe with Rudy Maxa  "France's Burgundy and Loire Regions"  From the town of Beaune, Rudy learns about winemaking history and the taste of Burgundy.G

8:00 am 

The Desert Speaks  "On The Road to Cajamarca"  In this episode, host David Yetman, his brother, geologist Dick Yetman and South American archeologist Axel Nielson start at sea level in the town of Chiclayo and then journey upward to the town of Cajamarca. In Chiclayo, they explore the "witches' market," where they find herbs, hallucinogens and other natural remedies that promise everything from basic protection from curses to headache cures. As the trek continues, stop to examine pre-Incan mountaintop aqueducts hand carved into the thick rock of the Andes. D

8:30 am 

Ciao Italia  "Pizza On Parade/Una Parata Della Pizza"  Mary Ann fires up the oven and calls in the kitchen troops to help her turn out a dizzying array of pizzas in no time flat, starting with spicy Asparagus, Sausage and Peppers Pizza, a classic Prosciutto and Pine Nut Pizza, Sun Dried Tomato and Cheese Pizza, and winds up the parade with a Mixed Mushroom Pizza. Grab your knife and fork and don't forget your appetite. D

9:00 am 

Taste of History  "Bartram's Gardens: A Revolution In Gardening"  The Philadelphia gardens of botanists John and William Bartram were a favorite excursion for our founding fathers, including Ben Franklin. In this episode, learn how Franklin introduced tofu to America and watch Chef Walter cook Fried Lafayette Fish, Curried Tofu with Shrimp, Turbot and Braised Romaine, in the hearth of Bartram's kitchen. D

9:30 am 

Simply Ming  "Blue Ginger Chefs"  On this episode of SIMPLY MING, Ming takes us behind-the-scenes to meet his James Beard Award-Winning Blue Ginger Team. Putting his own chefs to the challenge with surprise ingredients and a visit to his studio pantry, Ming and company cook up three separate dishes fit for a king. D

10:00 am 

Christina  "Lighten Up....It's Only Your Health"  If men's waists exceed 40 inches and women exceed 35, they are in trouble with their risk of heart-related illnesses rising with each expanding inch. Plus guts hanging over your belt just ain't pretty. And you're missing out on what's going on with your toes! Foods that can slim your waist and improve your health can be delicious when you're scrambling chickpeas. D

10:30 am 

Martha Stewart's Cooking School  "Rice"  If you have rice in your pantry, you're well on your way to a great meal - something you have in common with home cooks around the globe. Martha offers a lesson on the world's most common grain, starting with a perfect pot of fluffy white rice that you can incorporate into a main course or serve as an accompaniment to a host of other dishes. From there, she'll show you her tried-and-true techniques for flavorful pilaf, risotto and Thai fried rice. D

11:00 am 

Austin City Limits  "The Civil Wars/Punch Brothers"  A program of new American acoustic music begins with The Civil Wars playing tunes from their Grammy-winning album Barton Hollow. Then Punch Brothers showcase their latest recording Who's Feeling Young Now?.G

12:00 pm 

Sesame Street  "Squirmadega Car Race"  Slimey is practicing for the Squirmadega Car Race. He zooms forward, backward, and around and around on the counter of Mr. Hopper's store. Elmo excitedly gets ready to watch Slimey in the worm car race. D

1:00 pm 

Dinosaur Train  "Dinosaur Big City, Pt. 1/Dinosaur Big City, Pt. 2"  Dinosaur Big City Part I - Buddy and the Pteranodon family begin their journey on the Dinosaur Train, gathering all their Theropod friends together to travel to a really big Theropod Club Convention which is being held in Laramidia, the "Dinosaur Big City"! Dinosaur Big City Part II - The Pteranodon family continues their journey to the Theropod Convention in Laramidia, the Dinosaur Big City! Among the Theropod dinosaurs that ride the Train with them is King Cryolophosaurus, who sings his songs "Big Ol' Whistle-Stop Rock-n-Roll Dinosaur Tour" and "Whole Lotta Theropods"!. D

1:30 pm 

Super Why!  "King Eddie Who Loved Spaghetti"  It's dinner time at Whyatt's house but things are not going well! He's perplexed when Mom and Dad say that what's on his plate isn't healthy. To find out why, the reading superheroes fly into the story King Eddie Who Loved Spaghetti and encounter a wacky king who only wants to eat one thing - spaghetti! As the super readers convince King Eddie taste new foods, Whyatt learns there's more to dinner than he had originally thought! Educational Objectives: To learn about healthy eating. Kids will uncover the alphabet, practice the magic of spelling, learn what the word "ripe" means, and use the power to read to change the story. D

2:00 pm 

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!  "Bounce/Timmy Tippy Toe"  Bounce - Nick and Sally are wondering why their ball is so bouncy. Fish tells them it's because it's made from rubber, and rubber comes from trees. Cat doesn't believe him so it's time to ask the expert, Dr. Twiggles! It turns out Fish is right! And Dr. Twiggles shows them all just how rubber is made, and all the wonderful things rubber can make! Timmy Tippy Toe - Nick and Sally are playing on a climbing frame but just can't manage to get to the top. D

2:30 pm 

Wild Kratts  "Termites Vs. Tongues"  When Aviva and Koki accidentally miniaturize themselves and get carried away by termites, Martin and Chris must split up to search for them. D

3:00 pm 

Sara's Weeknight Meals  "Girls at the Grill with Elizabeth Karmel"  Women of America, pick up your tongs, put on your aprons and man the grill! It's easy with Sara's buddy, grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel, to guide you! First is an easy Chicken Paillard with Greek Farmer's Salad and Tzatziki to get the basics down. Then, pizza! This one is a Blistered Corn and Asparagus Pesto Grilled Pizza. Finally, we'll go all out with Elizabeth's famous Texas Hill Country BBQ with a universally loved finger lickin' sauce. D

3:30 pm 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Copenhagen"  Rick finds reminders of Viking history, strolls Europe's first great pedestrian boulevard, ogles crown jewels in the palace treasury and visits Tivoli Gardens.G

4:00 pm 

Song of the Mountains   Judge Talford Band; Jonny & the Jambusters; Jerry Butler & the Blu-J's. D

5:00 pm 

PBS NewsHour   NULL

6:00 pm 

My Hero  "Brain Drain"  George decides to electronically filter people?s minds of prejudice and bad thoughts, but the results are stranger than expected.G

6:30 pm 

Are You Being Served?  "Personal Problem"  Captain Peacock is convinced that his wife is having an affair with Mr. Rumbold.G

7:00 pm 

As Time Goes By  "Getting Rid of Gwen"  Lionel's chattering secretary still offers helpful suggestions. Jean devises a plan to give Lionel some relief.G

7:30 pm 

Ladies of Letters   Irene invites Vera down for a visit but long-held insecurities raise their head when Vera revels in the limelight at a soiree that Irene takes her to. Worse still, Irene learns her daughter is moving to Australia.G

8:00 pm 

The Red Green Show  "Lady In Red"  A beautiful chiropractor goes into business in Possum Lake and creates more kinks than she removes. Red builds a forklift using a pair of skis and an extension ladder. Red visits Harold at work and crashes Harold's computer.G

8:30 pm 

Keeping Up Appearances - The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket  "Hyacinth Isalarmed"  Richard realizes Hyacinth is happily anticipating a gift he has forgotten to buy for their anniversary.G

9:00 pm 

The Thin Blue Line  "Ism Ism Ism"  Gasford police officers are to arrest an illegal immigrant. Fowler first makes sure his officers get training about tolerance and nondiscrimination, a sensitive subject for ethnic minority constables Frank Gladstone (Jamaican) and Maggie Habib (Pakistani).G

9:30 pm 

Outnumbered   Mum has had enough of the boys' attitudes to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilize them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.G

10:00 pm 

My Family  "The Heart of Christmas - Part 2"  Newly qualified as a massage therapist, Abi decides to pay for her and Roger's room by working in the hotel spa, leaving Roger jealous of her clients. Janey sets out to find a gift that tops Kenzo's dad's pony. Alfie needs help to find Uncle Idis, who has wandered off again. Part 2 of 2G

10:30 pm 

My Hero  "Brain Drain"  George decides to electronically filter people?s minds of prejudice and bad thoughts, but the results are stranger than expected.G

11:00 pm 

Are You Being Served?  "Personal Problem"  Captain Peacock is convinced that his wife is having an affair with Mr. Rumbold.G

11:30 pm 

As Time Goes By  "Getting Rid of Gwen"  Lionel's chattering secretary still offers helpful suggestions. Jean devises a plan to give Lionel some relief.G