July 2015 Primetime Listings WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2015 8:00 PM OPERATION WILD Learn whether an ingenious idea could help save giant pandas, and if an operation deep in the jungle can transform the life of a young gorilla. Watch as an elephant with a gunshot wound makes an extraordinary journey. (Repeats 7/2 at 1:00am and 7/3 at noon) 9:00 PM FIRST PEOPLES: ASIA Asia - What happened when we expanded out of Africa and into Asia -- where did we go and whom did they meet along the way? The latest evidence suggests we left far earlier than previously thought and interbred with a newly-discovered type of ancient human -- the Denisovans. The existence of these people was only established four years ago, when geneticists extracted DNA from a tiny fragment of finger bone. And because our ancestors mated with them, their genes found a home within our DNA. More than that, they've helped us survive and thrive. Australia - When Homo sapiens arrived in Australia, they were - for the first time - truly alone, surrounded by wildly different flora and fauna. How did they survive and populate a continent? There is a close cultural and genetic link between the First Australians and modern-day Aborigines -- the ancient and modern story intersect here as nowhere else in the world. The secret to this continuity is diversity. Intuitively, they found the right balance between being separate and connected. (Repeats 7/2 at 2:00am) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY THURSDAY, July 2, 2015 8:00 PM POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE: PART TWO Determined to open his risky copper mine, Poldark seeks backers. Verity's big chance leads to a showdown. 9:00 PM THE FORSYTE SAGA: EPISODE 2 Irene has agreed to marry Soames. Two years later, Soames, concerned about his marriage, hires architect Bosinney to build a country house at Robin Hill for Irene. Bosinney is the husband-to-be of June, daughter of young Jolyon Forsythe. Young Jolyon, who fell in love with his children's governess, is surprised when his father, old Jolyon, gets back in touch. 10:00 PM BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: HARTLAND ABBEY 2 10:30 PM SCULLY/THE WORLD SHOW 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY FRIDAY, July 3, 2015 8:00 PM MOUNTAIN LAKE JOURNAL - MLPBS (Repeats 7/4 at 1:00am, 7/4 at 7:00pm, 7/5 at 5:30am and 7/5 at 10:00am) 8:30 PM NEW YORK NOW (NY) (Repeats 7/4 at 1:30am, 7/4 at 7:30pm and 7/5 at 10:30am) 9:00 PM STATUE OF LIBERTY This Ken Burns film chronicles the creation and history of the Statue of Liberty and what it represents to all Americans. Narrated by David McCullough, the film traces the development of the monument -from its conception, to its complicated and often controversial construction, to its final dedication -- and offers interviews with a wide range of Americans to explore the meaning of the Statue of Liberty. (Repeats 7/4 at 2:00am, 7/5 at 2:30am, 7/5 at 5:00pm and 7/6 at 4:00am) 10:00 PM THE NATIONAL MALL - AMERICA'S FRONT YARD The United States National Mall, set in the heart of Washington, DC, is a place unlike any other on earth, and its history is equally fascinating. This special reveals the surprising and inspiring story of the Mall's evolution. (Repeats 7/4 at 3:00am, 7/5 at 3:30am and 7/5 at 3:00pm) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY SATURDAY, July 4, 2015 8:00 PM CAPITOL FOURTH Celebrate the country's 239th birthday with an all-star musical extravaganza and the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. America's favorite Independence Day celebration is broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. (Repeats 7/4 at 9:30pm and 7/5 at 1:00am) 9:30 PM CAPITOL FOURTH See July 4 description (Repeats 7/5 at 1:00am) 11:00 PM AUSTIN CITY LIMITS: ERIC CHURCH Roots music rocks on ACL with Eric Church. Country superstar Church performs tunes from his hit album The Outsiders. 12:00 AM LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN: ALABAMA SHAKES The Alabama Shakes delivered a crushingly electric set at the Loveless Barn, located directly behind Nashville's famous Loveless Cafe. The crowd of 500 cheered each song as the band delivered a thrillingly uninhibited show. The band dashed through blistering rockabilly boogies, eruptive country-soul ballads, and more from their 2012 debut album, Boys & Girls, and the collection of new material earmarked for a much anticipated follow-up. Front woman Brittany Howard testified to the deeply felt truths of the songs with ferocity, and her bandmates were with her all the way-gutsy, dynamic, and altogether riveting. SUNDAY, July 5, 2015 8:00 PM LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX Alan finally lets Celia into his secret about Gary, but is saddened when Celia punishes Caroline on her wedding day for his mistake. Meanwhile, Gillian loses her job after a humiliating visit from Cheryl. (Repeats 7/6 at 1:00am) 9:00 PM POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE: PART THREE July 2015 Primetime Listings Poldark's battle with the local gentry deepens. He faces one turning point with Elizabeth and another with Demelza. (Repeats 7/6 at 2:00am, 7/7 at 4:02am, 7/9 at 8:00pm and 7/10 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM CRIMSON FIELD: EPISODE 3 Thomas wrestles with a growing attraction to Kitty, a terrified patient faces court martial and Sister Joan reveals a dark secret to one of her patients. (Repeats 7/6 at 3:00am) 11:00 PM POV: THE OVERNIGHTERS In a North Dakota town where the oil business is booming, busloads of newcomers find slim work prospects and a severe housing shortage. Pastor Jay Reinke converts his church into a makeshift dorm, allowing hundreds of job-seekers, some with checkered pasts, to stay despite the congregation's objections and neighbors' fears. When opposition to the "overnighters" reaches a boiling point, Pastor Jay makes a decision with shattering consequences. By Jesse Moss. MONDAY, July 6, 2015 8:00 PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE TULSA Discover how values have changed for appraisals from 15 years ago. Highlights include a Navajo chief's blanket, a Connecticut secretary and chair, and a 1924 Charles Russell watercolor. Learn which item is worth $125,000-$135,000. (Repeats 7/7 at 1:00am, 7/8 at 4:00am and 7/11 at 3:00pm) 9:00 PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE DES MOINES Fifteen years after first visiting Des Moines, Iowa, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW looks back on featured items to see if their value has changed. Highlights include a Rambling Mickey Mouse toy with its original box, ca. 1934; Charles Lindbergh memorabilia; and a Samuel McIntire medallion that has soared in value from $70,000-$90,000 to $ 200,000-$300,000. (Repeats 7/7 at 2:00am and 7/13 at noon) 10:00 PM SAHARA WITH MICHAEL PALIN: A LINE IN THE SAND (Repeats 7/7 at 3:00am, 7/9 at noon and 7/12 at 4:00am) 11:01 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY TUESDAY, July 7, 2015 8:00 PM THE ABOLITIONISTS: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: THE ABOLITIONISTS, PART ONE - D Shared beliefs about slavery bring together Angelina Grimke, the daughter of a Charleston plantation family, who moves north and becomes a public speaker against slavery; Frederick Douglass, a young slave who becomes hopeful when he hears about the abolitionists; William Lloyd Garrison, who founds the newspaper The Liberator, a powerful voice for the movement; Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose first trip to the South changes her life and her writing; and John Brown, who devotes his life to the cause. The abolitionist movement, however, is in disarray and increasing violence raises doubts about the efficacy of its pacifist tactics. (Repeats 7/8 at 1:00am) 9:00 PM THE ABOLITIONISTS: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: THE ABOLITIONISTS, PART TWO - D Douglass escapes slavery, eventually joining Garrison in the anti-slavery movement. Threatened with capture by his former owner, Douglass flees to England, returning to the U.S. in 1847. He launches his own anti-slavery paper. John Brown meets with Douglass, revealing his radical plan to raise an army, attack plantations and free the slaves. Harriet Beecher Stowe publishes Uncle Tom's Cabin in 1852. A best-seller, and then wildly successful stage play, this influential novel changes the hearts and minds of millions of Americans. The divide between North and South deepens, touching off a crisis that is about to careen out of control. (Repeats 7/8 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM FRONTLINE: HUNTING THE NIGHTMARE BACTERIA "Nightmare bacteria." That's how the CDC describes a frightening new threat spreading quickly in hospitals, communities, and across the globe. FRONTLINE reporter David Hoffman investigates the alarming rise of untreatable infections: from a young girl thrust onto life support in an Arizona hospital, to a young American infected in India who comes home to Seattle, and an uncontrollable outbreak at the nation's most prestigious hospital, where 18 patients were mysteriously infected and six died, despite frantic efforts to contain the killer bacteria. Fueled by decades of antibiotic overuse, the crisis has deepened as major drug companies, squeezed by Wall Street expectations, have abandoned the development of new antibiotics. Without swift action, the miracle age of antibiotics could be coming to an end. (Repeats 7/8 at 3:00am) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2015 8:00 PM OPERATION WILD Find out how pioneering medicine is transforming ways to tend to animals. See a rhino's groundbreaking skin graft after poachers stole her horns and an orangutan's micro-surgery to try to restore her sight - and her freedom. (Repeats 7/9 at 1:00am and 7/10 at noon) 9:00 PM FIRST PEOPLES: EUROPE When Homo sapiens turned up in prehistoric Europe, they ran into the Neanderthals. The two types of human were similar enough to interbreed - and they were just as capable at making artifacts. But as more Homo sapiens moved into Europe, there was an explosion of art and symbolic thought. The balance of power had shifted and Neanderthals were overwhelmed. Ever since, we've had Europe and the rest of the world to ourselves. (Repeats 7/9 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM NOVA: WHY SHARKS ATTACK In recent years, an unusual spate of deadly shark attacks has gripped Australia, resulting in five deaths in 10 months. At the same time, great white sharks have begun appearing in growing numbers off the beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, not far from the waters where Steven Spielberg filmed the ultimate shark fright film, Jaws. What's behind the mysterious arrival of this apex predator in an area where they've rarely been seen for hundreds of years? Are deadly encounters with tourists inevitable? To separate fact from fear, NOVA teams up with leading shark experts in Australia and the United States to discover the science behind the great white's hunting instincts. Do sharks ever target humans or is each attack a tragic case of mistaken identity? Can a deeper understanding of July 2015 Primetime Listings shark senses lead scientists to design effective deterrents and help prevent future attacks? With shark populations around the world plummeting, scientists race to unlock the secrets of these powerful creatures of the deep in their quest to save people -- and sharks. (Repeats 7/9 at 3:00am) 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 8:00 PM NEW TRICKS: CRY ME A RIVER (Repeats 7/12 at 1:00am) 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY THURSDAY, July 9, 2015 8:00 PM POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE: PART THREE See July 5 description (Repeats 7/10 at 2:00am) 9:00 PM THE FORSYTE SAGA: EPISODE 3 Irene and Bosinney fall in love. With the exception of June and Soames, the entire family seems to know about the affair. Soames is furious and when the house costs more to build and decides to sue Bosinney. (Repeats 7/10 at 3:00am) 10:00 PM BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: ST ANDREWS 1 (Repeats 7/10 at 4:00am) 10:30 PM SCULLY/THE WORLD SHOW (Repeats 7/10 at 4:30am) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY FRIDAY, July 10, 2015 8:00 PM MOUNTAIN LAKE JOURNAL - MLPBS (Repeats 7/11 at 1:00am, 7/11 at 7:00pm, 7/12 at 5:30am and 7/12 at 10:00am) 8:30 PM PBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST CELEBRATION 2015 (Repeats 7/11 at 7:30pm and 7/12 at 6:00pm) 9:00 PM AMERICAN MASTERS: HARPER LEE: HEY BOO Reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" has been a national pastime for five decades -- it is still selling nearly a million copies a year, its classic popularity and power are a common reference. And the courtroom image of Gregory Peck, as the passionate Atticus Finch, gave us an enduring picture for the novel's message. Behind it all was a young Southern girl named Nelle Harper Lee, who once said she wanted to be Alabama's Jane Austen. This program explores her life and unravels its mysteries, particularly why she never published again. Illuminated with family photos, revealing personal letters and an exclusive interview with her sister, Alice Finch Lee (100 years old), the film is steeped in the texture of the novel's Deep South and the social changes it inspired. Tom Brokaw, Rosanne Cash, Anna Quindlen, Scott Turow, Oprah Winfrey and Andrew Young reflect on how "Mockingbird" shaped their lives. (Repeats 7/11 at 2:00am, 7/13 at 3:30am and 7/19 at 2:30pm) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY SATURDAY, July 11, 2015 9:00 PM SCOTT & BAILEY The detectives investigate the murder of a wealthy man whose double life left him vulnerable to exploitation. Away from work, Rachel's recent moment of indiscretion threatens to come back to haunt her when a confused Sean takes a phone call from her one-night stand, and after Ade is pushed into living with his girlfriend on a permanent basis, Janet asks her mother to move in. (Repeats 7/12 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM SCOTT & BAILEY Troubled saleswoman Helen, whose mother was murdered back in episode one, turns up on Janet's doorstep with information that takes the investigation in a completely different direction - paving the way for the formidable Det Supt Julie Dodson to be called in. Meanwhile, new recruit Sgt Rob Waddington arrives on the scene putting Janet's nose out of joint as she is demoted back down to constable. (Repeats 7/12 at 3:00am) 11:00 PM AUSTIN CITY LIMITS: EMMYLOU HARRIS & RODNEY CROWELL Country legends Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell return to the ACL stage, playing favorites and songs from their joint LP Old Yellow Moon. 12:00 AM LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN: CAGE THE ELEPHANT Cage the Elephant brought their funky, soulfully psychedelic sound to the stage at the Santa Barbara Art Foundry Wednesday evening. The set, drawn mostly from last year's Melophobia album, was filmed at the gallery for an upcoming episode of Live from the Artists Den. Thriving off the energy of the crowd of 400 invited guests, frontman Matt Shultz delivered an epic performance in an intimate setting, hurling himself around the small space like a man possessed, while the rest of the band equaled his intensity. The evening ended with a shirtless Shultz held aloft by the cheering crowd, a triumphant exclamation point to an unforgettable night. SUNDAY, July 12, 2015 8:00 PM LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX Celia builds bridges with Alan and accepts Gary into her life, despite her initial reservations. Although relations with Caroline are still fraught, Celia doesn't hesitate to stand by her side when she receives some devastating news. (Repeats 7/13 at 12:30am) 9:00 PM POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE: PART FOUR The community awaits news of the fish harvest. Poldark's copper mine struggles. Demelza must get used to a new way of life. (Repeats 7/13 at 1:30am, 7/14 at 4:01am, 7/16 at 8:00pm and 7/17 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM CRIMSON FIELD: EPISODE 4 The arrival of soldiers from her home town lifts Joan's spirits, but she finds herself in trouble. Thomas seizes his opportunity to pursue July 2015 Primetime Listings Kitty. Meanwhile, the return of an old patient causes ripples, calling everyone's loyalties into question. (Repeats 7/13 at 2:30am) 11:00 PM POV: TOUGH LOVE Having lost custody of their children, two parents fight to win back the trust of the courts and reunite their families. Acknowledging their past parenting mistakes, both contend with a complex bureaucracy to prove they deserve a second chance. 12:30 AM LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX See July 12 description MONDAY, July 13, 2015 8:00 PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE LAS VEGAS Look back at memorable items appraised in 2000. Highlights include a collection of magic memorabilia, ca. 1925, a Shearer chest of drawers and an album of John Thomson photos. Which item's value jumped from $ 15,000-$20,000 to $35,000-$45,000. (Repeats 7/14 at 1:00am and 7/18 at 3:00pm) 9:00 PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE PROVIDENCE Fifteen years after its first trip to Providence, Rhode Island, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW looks back to see what some of the most memorable objects are worth today. Some have increased in value, while others haven't fared so well. Highlights include a Maurice Brazil Prendergast color monotype, ca. 1895; a Cartier ruby and diamond compact; and an Edward Farmer jade and gold box first appraised at $ 80,000-$125,000 and now valued at $250,000-$350,000. (Repeats 7/14 at 2:00am and 7/20 at noon) 10:00 PM FRONTLINE: ESCAPING ISIS Hear gripping, first-hand accounts of women who escaped the brutal reign of ISIS. This hard-hitting film explores the lives of women who were held as sex slaves, the people who saved them and women who endured-and also enforced-ISIS' harsh rules. (Repeats 7/15 at 3:00am) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2015 8:00 PM OPERATION WILD Witness extreme dentistry on a five-ton elephant and keyhole surgery on a giant tortoise. Find out if a remarkable invention can help a dolphin swim again. (Repeats 7/16 at 1:00am and 7/17 at noon) 9:00 PM NOVA: CHASING PLUTO Join NOVA for New Horizon's historic flyby of Pluto, the culmination of the spacecraft's nine-year, three-billion-mile journey to reveal the first-ever detailed images of this strange, icy world at the very edge of our solar system. (Repeats 7/16 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM SAHARA WITH MICHAEL PALIN: DESTINATION TIMBUKTU (Repeats 7/14 at 3:00am and 7/16 at noon) 10:00 PM TO CATCH A COMET Watch this compelling documentary that details the complexities and challenges of the 10-year, four-million-mile journey of the European Space Agency's spacecraft Rosetta as it chased down and landed on a comet in a history-making feat. (Repeats 7/16 at 3:00am and 7/18 at 4:00am) 11:01 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY TUESDAY, July 14, 2015 THURSDAY, July 16, 2015 8:00 PM THE ABOLITIONISTS: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: THE ABOLITIONISTS, PART THREE - D The battle between pro-slavery and free-soil contingents rises to fever pitch. During his raid on Harpers Ferry, John Brown is captured, then executed, becoming a martyr for the cause. Abraham Lincoln is elected president in 1860. Southern states secede, war breaks out and the conflict unexpectedly drags on. On New Year's Day 1863, it is announced that Lincoln has emancipated the slaves in rebel territory. African-American men may now enlist in the Union forces; two of Douglass' sons go to war. In December 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment is ratified, banning slavery in all states forever. (Repeats 7/15 at 1:00am) 8:00 PM POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE: PART FOUR See July 12 description (Repeats 7/17 at 2:00am) 9:00 PM BLACKOUT: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE - D Look back at what happened in New York City the night the lights went out in July of 1977, plunging 7 million city residents into darkness. By the time power was restored, stores and businesses had been looted and burned and thousands had been arrested. (Repeats 7/15 at 2:00am, 7/15 at noon, 7/16 at 4:00am and 7/19 at 4:00am) 9:00 PM THE FORSYTE SAGA: EPISODE 4 Irene and Bosinney spend time together and, when she comes home late, Soames takes advantage of her unlocked bedroom door and rapes her. When Irene meets Bosinney the next day, he's furious. As he runs through the foggy streets to confront Soames, he's hit by a cab and killed. Old Jolyon reunites his family and they buy and move to Robin Hill. (Repeats 7/17 at 3:00am) 10:00 PM BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: LULWORTH CASTLE 2 (Repeats 7/17 at 4:00am and 7/19 at 6:00pm) 10:30 PM SCULLY/THE WORLD SHOW 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY July 2015 Primetime Listings FRIDAY, July 17, 2015 8:00 PM MOUNTAIN LAKE JOURNAL - MLPBS (Repeats 7/18 at 1:00am, 7/18 at 7:00pm, 7/19 at 5:30am and 7/19 at 10:00am) 8:30 PM NEW YORK NOW (NY) (Repeats 7/18 at 1:30am, 7/18 at 7:30pm and 7/19 at 10:30am) 9:00 PM GREAT PERFORMANCES: DRIVING MISS DAISY Enjoy performances by Angela Lansbury as a well-to-do Jewish matron and James Earl Jones as her African-American chauffeur, a twosome whose unlikely friendship evolves during the tumultuous years of the Civil Rights era. (Repeats 7/18 at 2:00am, 7/19 at 1:00pm and 7/20 at 3:00am) 10:30 PM VICIOUS Freddie and Stuart host a wake. Joined by their small circle of elderly friends, the couple manages to create a splendidly awkward evening of meager food and liberal insults. Joining them is Freddie and Stuart's young neighbor Ash, whose sexuality is a point of interest. Ash spends the evening trying to be a good guest while fending off the advances of Freddie and Stuart's predatory best friend, Violet. (Repeats 7/18 at 3:30am) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY SATURDAY, July 18, 2015 8:00 PM NEW TRICKS: INTO THE WOODS (Repeats 7/19 at 1:00am) 9:00 PM SCOTT & BAILEY Having realized her marriage is a mistake, Rachel is still staying at Janet's and making excuses for her absence, but Sean isn't prepared to accept that things have gone so wrong, so quickly. Meanwhile, the investigation into Joe Bevan continues as the body count rises and the team faces the mammoth task of identifying the victims and determining the order in which they were murdered. (Repeats 7/19 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM SCOTT & BAILEY When Janet gets called in to Gill's office to explain a cheeky email that she's sent to Rob, she's adamant that it wasn't from her, and mortified that Rob will think it is - especially since she's already embarrassed him in a moment of madness. But if Janet thought this was the worst the day could throw at her, she couldn't be more wrong. The story of the week involves the suspicious death of care home resident Gerald French. When daughter Catherine raises concerns about the level of care her father had been receiving, Scott and Bailey are sent in to investigate. And when cripplingly shy trainee, Rosie, is discovered slapping a resident, she is devastated to find that her charismatic mentor doesn't have her best interests at heart. (Repeats 7/19 at 3:00am) 11:00 PM AUSTIN CITY LIMITS: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Queens of the Stone Age performs rock anthems from its latest LP ... Like Clockwork. 12:00 AM LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN: DAMIEN RICE Damien Rice delivered an unforgettable performance at the Greenpoint Loft for his episode of Live from the Artists Den. The Irish singer-songwriter concentrated largely on material from his acclaimed new album My Favorite Faded Fantasy. While the concert-in an intimate, in-the-round setting on the top floor of a 19th century warehouse on the Brooklyn waterfront, with a dazzling view of the Manhattan skyline-was mostly played solo, Rice thrilled the fans with a full choir backing him on "Trusty and True." SUNDAY, July 19, 2015 8:00 PM LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX Caroline is overwhelmed at the prospect of looking after baby Flora, until a stranger walks into her life and may be the answer to her prayers. (Repeats 7/19 at midnight) 9:00 PM POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE: PART FIVE Poldark and Demelza start a family. Demelza plays matchmaker. The miners riot. And Francis takes desperate measures to recoup his losses. (Repeats 7/20 at 1:00am, 7/21 at 4:02am, 7/23 at 8:00pm and 7/24 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM CRIMSON FIELD: EPISODE 5 Grace is threatened by an aggressively rude and war-scarred commander, while Joan waits anxiously for news from her fiance. A series of events draws Joan into danger, risking her profession and possibly her life. (Repeats 7/20 at 2:00am) 11:00 PM POV: WEB JUNKIE Follow the treatment of three Chinese teenagers, obsessive gamers who prefer the virtual world to the real one. The military-style rehab program may set a standard as the world comes to grips with the consequences of excessive internet use. 12:00 AM LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX See July 19 description MONDAY, July 20, 2015 8:00 PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE MADISON Journey back 15 years and learn how fantastic finds have fared in today's market. Highlights include an 1875 Norwegian Hardanger fiddle, Winsor McCay comic art and an Eanger Irving Couse oil. See which item doubled in value to $80,000-$100,000. (Repeats 7/21 at 1:00am and 7/25 at 3:00pm) 9:00 PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE TAMPA It's been 15 years since ANTIQUES ROADSHOW first visited Tampa, Florida. Tune in to see how the appraised values have stood up over time. Highlights include a fork from the Hindenburg; a costume jewelry hat from around 1950; and a Louis Comfort Tiffany lamp with a "Rose Helmut" shade, ca. 1905, whose value has more than doubled since we first saw it. (Repeats 7/21 at 2:00am and 7/27 at noon) 10:00 PM SAHARA WITH MICHAEL PALIN: ABSOLUTE DESERT (Repeats 7/21 at 3:00am and 7/23 at noon) 11:02 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:31 PM CHARLIE ROSE July 2015 Primetime Listings 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY THURSDAY, July 23, 2015 TUESDAY, July 21, 2015 8:00 PM POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE: PART FIVE See July 19 description (Repeats 7/24 at 2:00am) 8:00 PM HUMANITY FROM SPACE From the perspective of space, trace humankind's journey from hunter-gatherer to dominant global species. With mind-boggling data and CGI, the program shows how we've transformed our planet and produced a world of extraordinary complexity. (Repeats 7/22 at 1:00am) 9:00 PM THE FORSYTE SAGA: EPISODE 5 Irene leaves Soames for good, leaving behind everything, including her wedding ring. June and her father, young Jolyon, reunite. Soames is in a deep depression. Five years pass and Helene (the French governess) has died. Old Jolyon meets Irene by chance and they become friends. (Repeats 7/24 at 3:00am) 10:00 PM FRONTLINE: DRUG LORD: THE LEGEND OF SHORTY A feature documentary about two filmmakers who set out to interview El Chapo Guzman, leader of one of the biggest drug cartels in history. Before his capture in 2014, he had been on the run from the U.S. and Mexican governments for over a decade. (Repeats 7/22 at 3:00am) 10:00 PM BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: WEALD & DOWNLAND 1 (Repeats 7/24 at 4:00am and 7/26 at 6:00pm) 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2015 FRIDAY, July 24, 2015 8:00 PM LIFE ON THE REEF: EPISODE ONE View the reef as tourists enjoy the perfect weather, humpback whales give birth and fire destroys a luxury yacht. On the most protected island in Australia, 20,000 green sea turtles return to the biggest reptilian breeding colony on Earth. (Repeats 7/23 at 1:00am, 7/24 at noon and 7/25 at 4:00am) 8:00 PM MOUNTAIN LAKE JOURNAL - MLPBS (Repeats 7/25 at 1:00am, 7/25 at 7:00pm, 7/26 at 5:30am and 7/26 at 10:00am) 9:00 PM NOVA: WHY PLANES VANISH The disappearance of Flight MH370 stunned the world. In an era of smart-phones and GPS, how could a 270-ton passenger jet vanish into thin air? It was a rude awakening for all of us, showing just how far we are from the world we imagined we lived in - in which every move is monitored all the time. NOVA tells the inside story of the search for Flight MH370 and meets the key players, from all corners of the globe, who have spent months searching for the lost plane. How easy is it to make a plane disappear? Or can new technology guarantee that in the future, nothing will ever be "lost" again? (Repeats 7/23 at 2:00am) 9:00 PM GREAT PERFORMANCES: DUDAMEL CONDUCTS A JOHN WILLIAMS CELEBRATION WITH THE LA PHIL The Los Angeles Philharmonic's gala celebration of Williams' peerless achievements reunites Williams with violinist Itzhak Perlman. The performance features noted Williams compositions, including themes from Schindler's List. Natalie Portman hosts. (Repeats 7/25 at 2:00am and 7/27 at 3:30am) 10:00 PM NOVA: SUNKEN SHIP RESCUE NOVA follows the epic operation to secure, raise and salvage the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which ran aground and tragically capsized off the coast of Italy on January 13th 2012, killing 32 passengers. Moving the ship - which stretches the length of three football fields, weighs over 114,000 tons and lies half submerged on the site of a protected reef with a 50-meter long hole in its hull from its precarious perch on the edge of a 60 meter high underwater cliff will be a huge technical and logistical challenge. Now, NOVA joins a team of more than 500 divers and engineers working around the clock as they attempt the biggest ship recovery project in history. (Repeats 7/23 at 3:00am) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY 10:30 PM SCULLY/THE WORLD SHOW 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 8:30 PM NEW YORK NOW (NY) (Repeats 7/25 at 1:30am, 7/25 at 7:30pm and 7/26 at 10:30am) 10:30 PM VICIOUS Freddie and Stuart shop for a new coat for Freddie for his fan club event. Since the coat is more expensive than they'd expected, Stuart finds a way of secretly raising some cash. Meanwhile, Ash seeks Freddie and Stuart's advice to win back his ex-girlfriend. Violet is more than happy to help, and Ash and Violet, along with friend Penelope, take an eventful trip to the shops, where they make a shocking discovery. (Repeats 7/25 at 3:30am) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY SATURDAY, July 25, 2015 8:00 PM NEW TRICKS: THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER (Repeats 7/26 at 1:00am) 9:00 PM SCOTT & BAILEY Rachel is shocked when Janet walks in on her and Kev in the bedroom, and is forced to admit that her chaotic life is affecting her July 2015 Primetime Listings work. Meanwhile, Syndicate 9 are left reeling at the identity of the mole in the team, and when a body is found in Oldham town centre, the detective duo discover that a spate of street robberies may lead them to the killer. Crime drama, starring Lesley Sharp and Suranne Jones. (Repeats 7/26 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM SCOTT & BAILEY With their friendship in tatters, the lack of communication between Rachel and Janet is making even the simplest of tasks difficult, and it takes a call about Gill's possible abduction to reunite them as a team. The duo soon have Gill's car in their sights and identify the kidnapper, but discover they are heading for a notorious suicide location. Can the detectives get to their boss in time? (Repeats 7/26 at 3:00am) 11:00 PM AUSTIN CITY LIMITS: SARAH JAROSZ/THE MILK CARTON KIDS ACL showcases new acoustic music with Sarah Jarosz and The Milk Carton Kids. Multi-instrumentalist Jarosz highlights her album Build Me Up From Bones; the Milk Carton Kids play folk songs from their LP The Ash & Clay. 12:00 AM LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN: TIM MCGRAW Country superstar Tim McGraw tore through a dozen songs during his taping of Live from the Artists Den, including hits "Southern Girl" and "One of Those Nights" as well as his latest single, "Lookin' For That Girl." Set among the neo-classical columns of the century-old former bank building, McGraw also previewed a number of songs from his forthcoming album, due out later this year. SUNDAY, July 26, 2015 8:00 PM LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX Caroline is relieved to find that Greg is a natural with Flora and a positive influence on Lawrence. Alan begins to distance himself from Gary, while Gillian discovers that their private family matter has just gone public. (Repeats 7/27 at 12:30am) 9:00 PM POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE: PART SIX A mysterious smelting company challenges the local copper barons. Poldark confronts the same cardsharp who swindled Francis. (Repeats 7/27 at 1:30am, 7/28 at 4:02am, 7/30 at 8:00pm and 7/31 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM CRIMSON FIELD: EPISODE 6 As Joan faces a possible lifetime in prison, Kitty's wracked with guilt that she knew about Joan but didn't stop her. Kitty is desperate for someone to trust, but will she turn to Thomas or Miles? As the war machine grinds on, faith, hope and love are put to the test. (Repeats 7/27 at 2:30am) 11:00 PM POV: RETURN TO HOMS Witness the transformation of 19-year-old Basset Saroot from star goalkeeper for the Syrian national soccer team to peaceful advocate for reforms to armed insurgent. Get an inside look at the brutal war Assad's regime has waged, a conflict that many accuse the world of overlooking. 12:30 AM LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX See July 26 description MONDAY, July 27, 2015 8:00 PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE CHARLESTON Look back to 2000 and learn what has since happened in the antiques market. Highlights include Newcomb College vases, Fred Meyer photographs, ca. 1900, and a Leon Julien Deschamps bronze. Learn which item is now worth $55,000-$60,000. (Repeats 7/28 at 1:00am) 9:00 PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE COLUMBUS Back in 1999, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW dropped in on Columbus, Ohio. Since then, some of the originally appraised items have soared in value, but others have sunk. Highlights include a trio of Albert Cheuret art deco clocks; a Marx "Roy Rogers" play set; and a historical collection, once owned by our nation's first postmaster general, including a Thomas Jefferson letter previously valued at $100,000, now valued for $300,000-$350,000. (Repeats 7/28 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM SAHARA WITH MICHAEL PALIN: DIRE STRAITS (Repeats 7/28 at 3:00am and 7/30 at noon) 11:02 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:31 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY TUESDAY, July 28, 2015 8:00 PM BOMB See how America developed the most destructive invention in human history - the nuclear bomb - how it changed the world and how it continues to loom large in our lives. Hear from historians and those who experienced the dawn of the atomic age. (Repeats 7/29 at 1:00am) 10:00 PM URANIUM - TWISTING THE DRAGON'S TAIL This series reveals the cultural, scientific and natural history of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on Earth. This is the extraordinary, untold story of uranium. (Repeats 7/29 at 3:00am) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2015 8:00 PM LIFE ON THE REEF: EPISODE TWO Witness the explosion of life on the reef as the wet season approaches: corals spawn, sea birds nest and thousands of turtle hatchlings erupt over the beaches. Soon torrential rain and storms will bring change and upheaval to the delicate ecosystem. (Repeats 7/30 at 1:00am and 7/31 at noon) 9:00 PM NOVA: NUCLEAR MELTDOWN DISASTER Four years ago, a devastating earthquake and tsunami triggered a disastrous meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. But at the same time, just seven miles away, the heroic efforts of plant operators under the leadership of Naohiro Masuda saved a second plant, Fukushima Daini. Now Masuda faces the daunting challenge of cleaning up Daiichi, where a witches' brew of radioactive groundwater leaks into the Pacific every day, and three July 2015 Primetime Listings melted cores remain steaming hot and lethally unapproachable. Now, with unprecedented access, NOVA reveals the little-known story of how Masuda and his team averted disaster at Daini and how workers are struggling to clean up the mess at Daiichi. With billions of dollars and the future of the nuclear energy industry on the line, can Japan recover from disaster? The world is watching the fight for Fukushima. (Repeats 7/30 at 2:00am) 10:00 PM URANIUM - TWISTING THE DRAGON'S TAIL (Repeats 7/30 at 3:00am) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY THURSDAY, July 30, 2015 8:00 PM POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE: PART SIX See July 26 description (Repeats 7/31 at 2:00am) 9:00 PM THE FORSYTE SAGA: EPISODE 6 Old Jolyon dies. To the astonishment of all, he has left Irene some money. Twelve years pass. Soames marries Annette, a French woman. Dartie is gambling recklessly and cavorting with prostitutes, embarrassing the family. (Repeats 7/31 at 3:00am) 10:00 PM BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: YORKSHIRE MUSEUM 1 (Repeats 7/31 at 4:00am) 10:30 PM SCULLY/THE WORLD SHOW 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY FRIDAY, July 31, 2015 8:00 PM MOUNTAIN LAKE JOURNAL (Repeats 8/1 at 1:00am) MLPBS 8:30 PM NEW YORK NOW (NY) (Repeats 8/1 at 1:30am) 9:00 PM VIRTUOSITY - THE CLIBURN Watch the world's best young pianists try to make a name for themselves at the Cliburn, a high-stakes piano competition that becomes as much a test of character as a musical proving ground. The winner is virtually guaranteed a performing career. (Repeats 8/1 at 2:00am) 10:30 PM VICIOUS Ash is confused about his career. Freddie, who has an important audition coming up, suggests Ash pursue acting and teaches him the tricks of the trade. When Ash secures an acting role after only one audition, Freddie is thrown into a state of depression. Stuart must come up with a plan to renew his confidence. Meanwhile, Violet seeks advice from Freddie and Stuart about her tumultuous love affair with her Hungarian boyfriend. (Repeats 8/1 at 3:30am) 11:00 PM BBC WORLD NEWS 11:30 PM CHARLIE ROSE 12:30 AM TAVIS SMILEY
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