This program profiles a conventional family living an unconventional life. The Martin family - composed of Dave, Jaja and their crew of three children - cruised the world's oceans, circumnavigating the globe on a 25-foot sailboat and later, voyaging to the Arctic aboard their 33-foot steel sloop. The documentary details the Martin's remarkable sailing adventure to Norway, Iceland and Greenland, where they encounter bad weather, icebergs and polar bears, and also forge new friendships.
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Coming Up
Monday, November 23, 2009 - 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Ice Blink
Monday, November 23, 2009 - 10:00pm - 11:00pm
JFK: Breaking the News
This moving documentary looks at the broadcast coverage of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Stressing how closely the medium and television audiences are joined in times of crisis, JFK: Breaking the News offers some of the first broadcast examinations of how local journalists in 1963 delivered rapidly breaking news to a nation in despair.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Lark Rise to Candleford
An attractive local milk maid, Nan, takes a fancy to Alf. But this budding young love looks like it might be thwarted by an animosity between Lark Rise and Fordlow that has been simmering for three generations.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Doc Martin
Dr. Martin Ellingham is still as clumsy as ever when it comes to forming relationships with the opposite sex. Just when things were beginning to look rosily romantic between him and pretty school teacher Louisa Glasson, he made a terrible faux pas.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:00pm - 11:00pm
MI5
Harry has agreed to help the British Government secure a deal with Saudi Arabia, set up by British cabinet minister Daniel Wise. The deal would mean that Britain will provide the Saudis with nuclear technology in return for a guaranteed oil supply to Britain for the next 20 years. MI6's Saudi expert, Neil Sternin, is drafted to support the MI5 team.
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University Beat is a radio and television program that focuses on research from the University of South Florida and how it benefits the Tampa Bay area, Florida, and the world around us.
Each week, reporter Mark Schreiner looks at the latest USF efforts in medicine, engineering, education, arts and sciences and explores other programs that reach out to both students and the community.
Florida Matters is a weekly television and radio program for Floridians.
The program tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Leveraging all our platforms: Web, radio and television, Florida Matters covers the important challenges facing our community and our state. Join us each week as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians. Along the way, we'll stop to seek out some of the fascinating untold Florida Stories that may be happening right in your backyard. Support for Florida Matters is provide by The Mosaic Company.
Power Yoga Mind and Body Continues as a Favorite on WUSF TV/DTThe TV Series: Join host and instructor Adrienne Reed as she guides audiences through a series of yoga workouts meant to target both body and mind. Learn more.
The DVD:Adrienne Reed's "Power Yoga for Athletes" is an intense, challenging, head-to-toe workout created specifically for people who like to feel the burn. Produced by WUSF, it is available in DVD and VHS.
Expedition Florida
Winner of four Emmy Awards and the Edward R. Murrow Award for radio feature writing, the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Expedition Florida project introduces audiences of all ages to the natural wonders of Florida’s past and present with the hope of conserving and preserving them for future generations.
Florida Homegrown
Florida Homegrown is a series of two minute interstitials that provide viewers with tips on making Florida gardening an enjoyable experience. Mike McLaughlin, Director of Horticulture at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota as well as Marina D'Abreau, a Hillsborough County Extension Agent, host each segment.
A Look Ahead
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 8:00pm
Ed Sullivan's Rock and Roll Classics - The Sixties
From the late 1940s 'til the early 1970s, millions of viewers of all ages saw great musical acts each Sunday night on "The Ed Sullivan Show." This installment in the My Music series presents classic song performances from 1963-1968.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 10:00pm
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live
Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Live is a special featuring rare, one-of-a-kind performances from the induction ceremonies of the Rock Hall of Fame, shot during the last 24 years. The biggest names of rock 'n roll perform in intimate settings, and jam in combinations not seen anywhere else, with exclusive, anything-goes induction speeches by rock royalty, along with behind-the-scenes footage.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 8:00pm
Magic Moments - The Best of 50's Pop
This program's mix of live performance and archival footage bring viewers back to the 1950s pop days with The Singing Rage - Patti Page, classic moments from Perry Como, Debbie Reynolds, The McGuire Sisters and more. Phyllis McGuire, Pat Boone and Nick Clooney host this nostalgic warm trip back to the 1950s.
News & Views
Bonnie Hammer is the President of NBC Universal Cable. Prior to this, she had been President of the U.S. cable channel SyFy since 2001 and of the USA Network since 2004 (both networks are owned by NBC Universal). She joined USA as a programming executive in 1989 and has held a number of positions at both companies since then. Hammer first established herself professionally in New York as a programming executive at Lifetime Television, where she oversaw production of an award-winning series of documentaries.
Source - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_Hammer
Rap artist-entrepreneur discusses his early years, the competition in hip-hop, developing his business acumen and his new CD-DVD project.
Watch the full show from Friday, November 20: world powers meet in Brussels and place new pressure on Iran; a growing movement in Bangladesh protects young girls from becoming child brides; and, sea turtles fight to survive in Costa Rica.
Entertainment
In episode #27, John Davis and the MotorWeek gang talk power plays from Audi and Acura. Audi pumps up power and performance with the R8 V10, while Acura adds a V6 to the TSX line up. Plus, behind-the-scenes of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI racing series, and the crew debates whether diesels are poised to grab a larger share of the U.S. automotive market. Featured guests include reporter Steven Chupnick and associate producer Ben Davis.
There's a great deal of history and national pride in a shot of whiskey. Kate Hopkins, "The Accidental Hedonist," joins Rick to share what she learned about The Drink while visiting distilleries across Ireland, Scotland, Canada and Appalachia. Also, Chris Rae investigates more of the British slang that drives the rest of us bonkers. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com.
Sew What's New?
Sewing newsetter
Review this month's listings of WUSF TV/DT's sewing and crafts programs. These sewing and quilting programs are seen each weekday morning from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
