Arts & Drama

Masterpiece ContemporaryCollision

"Collision" tells the story of a major road accident and the 10 seemingly unconnected people involved. Beyond the chaotic landscape of corpses and crumpled cars, a series of invisible dramas unfolds -- from government cover-ups to torn relationships and murder. Douglas Henshall ("Primeval"), Kate Ashfield (Shaun of the Dead) and Phil Davis ("Bleak House") star. David Tennant hosts. (CC, Stereo)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/

Austin City LimitsPearl Jam

Classic alternative rockers Pearl Jam take the ACL stage with tunes from their latest album, "Backspacer," as well as catalogue favorites. (CC, Stereo, HD)

http://www.pbs.org/klru/austin/

History & Society

Documenting the Face of America

This film brings to life the remarkable stories behind the legendary group of New Deal-sponsored photographers who captured the face of Depression-era America. Julian Bond narrates. (CC, Stereo, HD)

FrontlineA Death in Tehran

At the height of the protests following Iran's controversial presidential election this summer, a young woman named Neda Soltani was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran. Her death -- filmed on a cameraphone, then uploaded to the Web -- quickly became an international outrage, and Soltani became the face of a powerful movement that threatened the hardline government's hold on power. (CC, Stereo, HD)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/tehranbureau/deathintehran/

Independent LensNo Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos

An intimate portrait of the 50-year journey of two giants of modern cinematography and the deep bond of brotherhood that transcended every imaginable boundary. Maggie Gyllenhaal hosts. (CC, Stereo, HD)

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/no-subtitles-necessary/

Secrets of Shangri La

In the legendary kingdom of Mustang, a remote corner of the Himalaya previously off-limits to outsiders, a team of explorers and scientists climbs for the first time into human-carved caves thousands of years old. They find priceless 14th-century wall paintings, ancient human remains and a centuries-old hidden library of sacred texts that may reveal some secrets about Shangri-la. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)

Lost Cave Temples of the Himalaya

In a remote corner of the Himalaya, in the forbidden Kingdom of Mustang, mysterious caves, perched high on cliff faces and carved by humans thousands of years ago, have lain just beyond reach -- until recently. In April 2007, a team of climbers and scientists climbed inside the long-hidden chambers for the first time in modern history. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)

Mustang: Journey of Transformation

Lost in time, the Himalayan kingdom of Mustang is one of the last sanctuaries of authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture. Featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Raja of Mustang and chief art conservator Luigi Fieni, this program tells the compelling story of efforts to rescue this ancient place from the brink of extinction and help spark a cultural renaissance. Richard Gere narrates. (CC, Stereo, HD)

Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal

"Washington Week," the longest-running news and public affairs program on public television, has forged an editorial partnership with "National Journal," the nonpartisan publication that for 36 years has been dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of the politics and policy of the federal government. (CC, Stereo)

http://www.pbs.org/washingtonweek

NOW

Through documentary segments and interviews with original thinkers, "NOW" goes beyond the noisy churn of the news cycle and gives you the context to explore your relationship with the larger world. (CC, Stereo)

Learn about businesses with new bottom lines: helping humanity.

http://www.pbs.org/now

Bill Moyers Journal

This weekly public affairs series features interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy. (CC, Stereo)

Tell us what you think in our online blog; is the media sufficiently reporting the truth about the Iraq war on the ground?

http://www.pbs.org/moyers

Science & Technology

NatureFellowship of the Whales

This is the story of the first year in a humpback whale's life as she learns lessons from her mother. Together, they make the long journey from her birthplace in the subtropical waters in Hawaii to summer feeding grounds in the cold seas off Alaska's southeast coast. (CC, Stereo, HD)

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/fellowship-of-the-whales/introduction/5263/

NOVABecoming Human: Unearthing Our Earliest Ancestors (Part Three)

NOVA presents the second part of its three-part exploration investigating explosive new discoveries that are transforming the picture of how we became human. Discover the accompanying Beta Evolution site, a major upgrade to NOVA's already groundbreaking Web site. (CC, Stereo, HD)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/beta/evolution/

The This Old House HourNewton Centre Project, Part 7

General contractor Tom Silva shows Kevin how he’s roofing the new addition to match the existing house using an architectural asphalt shingle. In the second half of the hour, Tom helps a homeowner seal out drafts by installing weather-stripping on her front door. Then, up in the loft, Kevin is joined by residential energy expert Paul Scheckel to discuss several ways to monitor and save electricity. (CC, Stereo, HD)

http://www.pbs.org/thisoldhouse/home/

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