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Sunday, November 1

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12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

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WoodSongs

John Berry and Mean Mary

Country musician John Berry has earned acclaim for hits like "Your Love Amazes Me" and "Standing on the Edge of Goodbye"; banjo master Mean Mary; banjo player Thatcher Wallace.

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Finding Your Roots

The Pioneers

Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem, and Sandra Cisneros learn about their pioneering ancestors.

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Comment on Kentucky

October 30, 2026

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.

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12:30 am ET 11:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Health

Electrocardiology: The Charge in Your Heart

Cardiologist Kevin Parrott, M.D., explains how the heart's electrical system works, what can damage it, and the innovative ways to restore a healthy heartbeat. A 2026 KET production.

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1:00 am ET 12:00 am CT

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Comment on Kentucky

October 30, 2026

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.

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Doc Martin

Season 9, Episode Two: The Shock of the New

Martin's GMC report requires that he pass three refresher courses, starting with phlebotomy; Louisa is focused on her new career as a child and adolescent counselor; much to Bert's dismay, Al hires Caitlin, and confesses to his accidental proposal.

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There Is No Answer

Explore the 50-year career of Dr. George Szekely, an artist, educator and professor at the University of Kentucky. A 2024 production.

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1:30 am ET 12:30 am CT

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Washington Week with The Atlantic

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2:00 am ET 1:00 am CT

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Great Performances

Jimmy Webb: American Songwriter

A hit-filled tribute to master songwriter, storyteller, musician and performer Jimmy Webb, whose iconic hits include "Up, Up and Away," "Wichita Lineman," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Galveston," "Didn't We" and "MacArthur Park."

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Comment on Kentucky

October 30, 2026

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.

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Kentucky to the World

The State of Song

A dynamic combination of live musical performances, audience engagement and conversation featuring Harry Pickens, Ben Sollee, Hannah Drake and Emily Bingham, examines the role of "My Old Kentucky Home" as the song that represents our state, and thus ourselves, from its problematic roots to its modern disconnect. A 2023 Production.

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2:30 am ET 1:30 am CT

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Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana

Montana & Wyoming - Small Acts, Wide Ripples

Traveling through the Western United States, including Montana and Wyoming; buffalo and a nearly lost language return to the Blackfeet reservation; women entrepreneurs and a community wool mill rebuild rural economies.

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3:00 am ET 2:00 am CT

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"The Shot Heard 'Round the World": The Coming of the American Revolution

Chronicles the settlement of the original thirteen American colonies and explains how the cultural "Englishness" of those colonies began to change over time.

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3:30 am ET 2:30 am CT

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PBS Arts Talk

Rhiannon Giddens with Elvis Costello

Rhiannon Giddens and Elvis Costello have a wide-ranging conversation about their music.

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The Green Planet

Water Worlds

Sir David Attenborough discovers bizarre and beautiful water plants, which use nature's super-glue, counting, and killer spikes to get a leaf up. Some escape from animals by rolling away while others create bubbles in a magical river in Brazil.

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4:00 am ET 3:00 am CT

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Alpha Kappa Alpha: A Legacy of Service

The film documents the 115-year history of one of the nation's oldest African American women's organizations. Since its founding at Howard University in 1908, the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha have empowered communities across the globe. Narrated by Phylicia Rashad.

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4:30 am ET 3:30 am CT

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Roadtrip Nation: Education's Future

Support to Succeed

Educators explain that fostering a student's sense of belonging is just as important as how they do on standardized tests and report cards.

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now

5:00 am ET 4:00 am CT

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MotorWeek

2026 Lexus ES

The eighth-generation Lexus ES features a new style and more tech as well as an all-electric powertrain; America's most popular entry-level sedans.

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Finding Your Roots

The Pioneers

Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem, and Sandra Cisneros learn about their pioneering ancestors.

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Great Conversations

Sebastian Junger and Rachel Martin

Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger discusses his book, "In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife," with Rachel Martin, host of NPR's "Wild Card" podcast. Recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum. A 2025 KET production.

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5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT

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Vegesaurs

Coconut Roll

Ginger releases a cage of baby Coconutdons into the jungle but quickly learns that they've been contained for their own good. Ginger and the baby Pea-Rexes must think of clever ways to get them back.

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5:45 am ET 4:45 am CT

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Mia & Codie

Hide and Seek / Team Work / Double Dutch

Codie finally gets the hang of "hide and seek" with his friends. Codie needs the right coding blocks to play street hockey. Mia and Codie create a clever way to make a new jump rope.

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morning

6:00 am ET 5:00 am CT

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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Kindness

While showing how his flashlight works, Mister Rogers shines the light under the bed to show that no monsters are hiding there. X the Owl gets mad at Lady Elaine when she comes into his treehouse without knocking, and Daniel is scared after Lady Elaine tells him that stars can fall.

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Workplace Essential Skills

Workplace Safety

Developing safety-conscious attitudes and skills.

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Bluegrass and Backroads

Some guitar pickin' with Walter Lay, a local guitar maker and the annual Hillbilly Festival in Pikeville.

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6:30 am ET 5:30 am CT

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Arthur

Fright Night/Citizen Cheikh

Buster's Uncle Bob tells him a spooky bedtime story about an encounter with a mysterious creature called the lycanbunny. Cheikh is worried that if he and his family become American citizens, then they will have to abandon their Senegalese culture.

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Happy Yoga with Sarah Starr

Red Rock Sunset

Bask in the glorious red rock sunset as we enjoy a modified seated yoga practice using a chair.

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Kentucky Time Capsule

The Craziest Thing You Ever Saw

In the mid-1970s, Louisville searched for a way to bring life and excitement to its declining downtown. For some, the solution was a clock created by sculptor Barney Bright. A 2003 KET Production.

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7:00 am ET 6:00 am CT

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Wild Kratts

Eel-lectric!

When the Tortuga crashes in the Amazon rainforest, the ship loses power when its electrical systems are damaged. The Kratt brothers soon find a creature that may be able to solve the Tortuga's electricity problem - the electric eel.

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Classical Stretch: By Essentrics

Full Body Workout with Miranda Esmonde-White

Maintaining full body strength and flexibility is vital to feeling energetic, no matter your age.

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Kentucky Life

Stone, Fire, Iron; Harriette Simpson Arnow; Nature's Classroom at Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve; Underground Railroad

Explore how iron furnaces across Kentucky produced metal that helped shape the state and nation; explore the legacy of Pulaski County native Harriette Simpson Arnow, one of America's important literary voices; visit a Louisville nature preserve that connects people with the natural world through hands-on education; and learn how many Kentuckians, including members of Lexington's AME Church, sheltered freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. A 2026 KET production.

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7:30 am ET 6:30 am CT

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Weather Hunters

Oh, the Humidity!

Unexpected humidity threatens to jeopardize Corky's video for the science day celebration at school.

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Fit 2 Stitch

Guest Roxanne Carne

Roxanne Carne explains the science behind helping clients find their own personal style, and she does a color analysis for her friend, Karen.

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Kentucky Afield

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8:00 am ET 7:00 am CT

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Lyla in the Loop

Too Many Pumpkins/Adventures in Maybe Sitting

The Loops create new ways to use pumpkins. Liana and Louisa train to be babysitters.

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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Lavender Roads

The lavender roads quilt showcases two unique blocks - the blooming block and lattice block.

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Inside Louisville

Inside the Dot Experience at the American Printing House for the Blind

Go inside the first-of-its-kind "Dot Experience" at the American Printing House for the Blind. The 20,000-square-foot space is billed as the world's first fully inclusive museum experience, with hands-on exhibits for exploring braille, American Sign Language and more. Plus, learn about the 160-year history of the American Printing House for the Blind, the world's largest nonprofit for learning tools designed for people who are blind and have low vision. A 2026 KET production.

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8:30 am ET 7:30 am CT

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Carl the Collector

A Fuzzytown Halloween

Carl and his pals are excited about trick-or-treating until Forrest shares a spooky rumor that Mr. Price is a wizard who turns kids into chicken noodle soup.

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Climate California

Machina Ex Deo

From electric airplanes to public transit to a nature app, explore how to build a future that you can actually live in.

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Comment on Kentucky

October 30, 2026

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.

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9:00 am ET 8:00 am CT

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Sesame Street

Nursery Rhyme Day on Sesame Street

Reporters Elmo and Abby offer strategies to Nursery Rhyme characters experiencing big feelings of excitement, nervousness and frustration.

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The American Woodshop

Live-Edge Display Shelves

Using epoxy resins to construct three floating shelves with internal lights; bark accents are combined to create a freestanding, natural live-edge accent piece.

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Kentucky Health

Electrocardiology: The Charge in Your Heart

Cardiologist Kevin Parrott, M.D., explains how the heart's electrical system works, what can damage it, and the innovative ways to restore a healthy heartbeat. A 2026 KET production.

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9:30 am ET 8:30 am CT

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Katerina's Costume/Dress Up Day

Katerina is having a hard time deciding on just the right costume. It's Dress Up Day and the children visit all the stores, showing off their fancy costumes.

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Woodsmith Shop

Veneer Press & Box

Phil shows how to make a specialty clamp for applying veneer to panels.

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There Is No Answer

Explore the 50-year career of Dr. George Szekely, an artist, educator and professor at the University of Kentucky. A 2024 production.

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10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT

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Work It Out Wombats!

Summerween/Make It Snow

The Wombats decide to celebrate a summer version of their favorite holiday - Halloween! Zeke so wants to play in the snow, but it's summer and the Everything Emporium does not sell snow.

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Rick Steves' Europe

Rome: Baroque Brilliance

Rick rambles through the venerable heart of Rome, admires breathtaking Bernini statues, ponders sunbeams inside St. Peter's Basilica, and mingles with the Romans during an early-evening stroll. Following an exquisite Roman dinner, he joins locals after dark, lacing together the Eternal City's most romantic nightspots.

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10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT

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Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

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Epic Trails

Backpacking Victoria, Australia

Eric Hanson treks the Great Ocean Walk to the world famous Twelve Apostles in Victoria, Australia.

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Bluegrass and Backroads

Some guitar pickin' with Walter Lay, a local guitar maker and the annual Hillbilly Festival in Pikeville.

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11:00 am ET 10:00 am CT

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Washington Week with The Atlantic

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Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi

The French Basque Country

Mickela attends the Fetes de Bayonne and learns the traditions of the French Basque Country.

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Kentucky to the World

The State of Song

A dynamic combination of live musical performances, audience engagement and conversation featuring Harry Pickens, Ben Sollee, Hannah Drake and Emily Bingham, examines the role of "My Old Kentucky Home" as the song that represents our state, and thus ourselves, from its problematic roots to its modern disconnect. A 2023 Production.

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11:30 am ET 10:30 am CT

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The Chavis Chronicles

Tameka Simmons

Tameka Simmons, general counsel and chief compliance officer of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., discusses leadership, ethics and empowerment.

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Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope

Southern Ethiopia - Tribal Lands and Primeval People

Joseph's adventure begins along the shores of Lake Abaya and Chamo in the 2,400-mile Rift Valley. After becoming acquainted with the lakes' fishermen, birds, crocodiles and hippos, he soldiers on into the Lower Omo Valley.

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afternoon

12:00 pm ET 11:00 am CT

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Inside Louisville

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Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen

Fried Pork Chop Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Dip in Tater Tot Cups and Oatmeal Cookies

A night of indulgences! Fry up a pork chop for a loaded sandwich topped with homemade coleslaw, pickles, BBQ sauce and beets! Press together tater tots to make crispy cups and stuff with cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip. End the night with Tim's favorite, Oatmeal Cookies.

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"The Shot Heard 'Round the World": The Coming of the American Revolution

Chronicles the settlement of the original thirteen American colonies and explains how the cultural "Englishness" of those colonies began to change over time.

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12:30 pm ET 11:30 am CT

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Live From the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove

Noah Hawley

Novelist and filmmaker Noah Hawley talks about his unusual path to filmmaking, his approach to storytelling and the components that make a story feel distinctly American.

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Cook's Country

Takeout at Home

Pepperoni sheet-pan pizza; favorite meat grinders; meatball subs.

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1:00 pm ET 12:00 pm CT

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Comment on Kentucky

October 30, 2026

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.

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In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs

Jasper White

Chef Jasper White prepares New England fish chowder and pan-roasted lobster.

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1:30 pm ET 12:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Health

Non-Medical Psychiatric Treatment: What's New

Psychiatrist David Roth, M.D., discusses the promise and effectiveness of newer medical and non-medical treatments for mental illness, including psychedelic assisted therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation. A 2026 KET production.

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Pati's Mexican Table

Friendship Bridge

Sampling cheese in Piedras Negras; nachos; a walk to the Friendship Bridge over the Rio Grande; Basque refried bean tostada with avocado and Cotija cheese; lamb with pasta.

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2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT

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Scattered Denial: The Story Continues

The documentary explores the occupational hazards that cardiovascular interventionalists and their teams face from prolonged radiation exposure.

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Last of the Summer Wine

Das (Welly) Boot

Foggy decides to restore an old boat, and Compo knows who he wants to take on the first trip - Nora Batty.

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There Is No Answer

Explore the 50-year career of Dr. George Szekely, an artist, educator and professor at the University of Kentucky. A 2024 production.

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2:30 pm ET 1:30 pm CT

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Keeping Up Appearances

A Job for Richard

Hyacinth plans for Richard to gain a high executive position with a local firm, but he fancies neither the job nor a meeting with the boss.

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3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT

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As Time Goes By

Too Old.... Or Too Nosy?

Jean's brother and his wife arrive in separate modes of transportation because they are having a tiff.

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Kentucky Time Capsule

The Craziest Thing You Ever Saw

In the mid-1970s, Louisville searched for a way to bring life and excitement to its declining downtown. For some, the solution was a clock created by sculptor Barney Bright. A 2003 KET Production.

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3:30 pm ET 2:30 pm CT

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Life in the Heart Land: An America 250 Special

Discover how communities work together to find common ground for America's 250th celebration. The program highlights rural Virginia communities organizing local events centered on representation, identity and democracy.

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Still Open All Hours

Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo Mavis, Gastric needs more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy. Meanwhile, Cyril is tempted by the latest workout craze and Granville reveals his tip for preserving bacon.

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Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen

Gumbo, Homemade Pecan Pie & Make Your Own Bacon

Gumbo is packed with flavor and delicious ingredients, including bacon! Pecan Pie is also served.

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4:00 pm ET 3:00 pm CT

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Kentucky Life

Stone, Fire, Iron; Harriette Simpson Arnow; Nature's Classroom at Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve; Underground Railroad

Explore how iron furnaces across Kentucky produced metal that helped shape the state and nation; explore the legacy of Pulaski County native Harriette Simpson Arnow, one of America's important literary voices; visit a Louisville nature preserve that connects people with the natural world through hands-on education; and learn how many Kentuckians, including members of Lexington's AME Church, sheltered freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. A 2026 KET production.

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Great Conversations

Sebastian Junger and Rachel Martin

Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger discusses his book, "In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife," with Rachel Martin, host of NPR's "Wild Card" podcast. Recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum. A 2025 KET production.

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4:01 pm ET 3:01 pm CT

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Doc Martin

Season 9, Episode Two: The Shock of the New

Martin's GMC report requires that he pass three refresher courses, starting with phlebotomy; Louisa is focused on her new career as a child and adolescent counselor; much to Bert's dismay, Al hires Caitlin, and confesses to his accidental proposal.

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4:30 pm ET 3:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Afield

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5:00 pm ET 4:00 pm CT

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This Old House

Essex County Colonial | Bigger Isn't Better

Zack explains why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line. Plus, stabilizing squeaky stairs and installing new pocket door hardware.

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Compass Points from PBS News

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Comment on Kentucky

October 30, 2026

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.

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5:30 pm ET 4:30 pm CT

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Ask This Old House

Cracked Foundation Skirting

Common gutter mistakes; installing a Wi-Fi kit that turns an old mini-split into a smart, app-controlled unit; removing and reinstalling stucco foundation skirting.

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Live From the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove

Noah Hawley

Novelist and filmmaker Noah Hawley talks about his unusual path to filmmaking, his approach to storytelling and the components that make a story feel distinctly American.

KETKY

Kentucky Health

Non-Medical Psychiatric Treatment: What's New

Psychiatrist David Roth, M.D., discusses the promise and effectiveness of newer medical and non-medical treatments for mental illness, including psychedelic assisted therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation. A 2026 KET production.

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6:00 pm ET 5:00 pm CT

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Last of the Summer Wine

Das (Welly) Boot

Foggy decides to restore an old boat, and Compo knows who he wants to take on the first trip - Nora Batty.

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Why Nations Prosper: A Personal Exploration by Henrik Ekelund

From Vietnam's rice miracle to Botswana's escape from poverty, entrepreneur Henrik Ekelund reveals why some nations thrive while others fail.

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There Is No Answer

Explore the 50-year career of Dr. George Szekely, an artist, educator and professor at the University of Kentucky. A 2024 production.

Top

6:30 pm ET 5:30 pm CT

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Keeping Up Appearances

A Job for Richard

Hyacinth plans for Richard to gain a high executive position with a local firm, but he fancies neither the job nor a meeting with the boss.

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evening

7:00 pm ET 6:00 pm CT

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Secrets of Great British Castles

Warwick Castle, Warwickshire, England

Dan is in the heart of the English countryside at Warwick Castle. While it appears idyllic today, for centuries it was a poisoned chalice to the Earls of Warwick who lived there and its walls echo with tales of betrayal, bloodshed and murder.

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Nova

Evolution: Body Builders

Discover the process behind the incredible variety of animal shapes and sizes.

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Kentucky to the World

The State of Song

A dynamic combination of live musical performances, audience engagement and conversation featuring Harry Pickens, Ben Sollee, Hannah Drake and Emily Bingham, examines the role of "My Old Kentucky Home" as the song that represents our state, and thus ourselves, from its problematic roots to its modern disconnect. A 2023 Production.

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8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT

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Professor T (UK)

Season 5, Episode Three: Retreat

A death at a spiritual retreat seems simple until secrets emerge. As tensions rise, Jasper faces a deepening mystery, Lady Cynthia's enigmatic games and his own unraveling emotions.

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Dante: Inferno to Paradise

Part One: The Inferno

Explore the dramatic details of Dante's early years and his decision to begin The Divine Comedy in 1306. Join Dante and the great Roman poet Virgil as they delve into the depths of the underworld and encounter Lucifer himself.

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"The Shot Heard 'Round the World": The Coming of the American Revolution

Chronicles the settlement of the original thirteen American colonies and explains how the cultural "Englishness" of those colonies began to change over time.

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9:00 pm ET 8:00 pm CT

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Masterpiece

Maigret - Season 2, Episode Three: Maigret's Revolver, Part 1

As Maigret investigates the drowning of a young woman, he is assigned another high-profile case: the disappearance of a congressman. To make matters worse, Guichard makes changes to Maigret's team, complicating his investigation.

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10:00 pm ET 9:00 pm CT

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Masterpiece

The Gold - Season 2, Episode Three

As pressure builds on the criminals laundering the proceeds of the stolen Brink's-Mat gold, the police surveillance picks up pace as they pursue the suspects around the world.

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The Green Planet

Seasonal Worlds

Sir David Attenborough reveals the surprising and dramatic effects of the four seasons on plant life. To survive the challenges each season presents, plants must use strategy, deception and remarkable feats of engineering.

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Great Conversations

Sebastian Junger and Rachel Martin

Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger discusses his book, "In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife," with Rachel Martin, host of NPR's "Wild Card" podcast. Recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum. A 2025 KET production.

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11:00 pm ET 10:00 pm CT

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Velvet

Season 3, Episode Seven: The Wait

Ana disappears after the party, causing great strife at Velvet. Cristina is finally pregnant, but feeling guilty. Esteban's secret may be revealed; Patricia manipulates Jonas; and Enrique returns to the store.

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History Detectives

WPA Mural Studies/George Washington Miniature/Japanese Balloon Bomb

Mural studies that may have been commissioned by the WPA in the 1930s or 40s, a miniature painting that may depict George Washington, and a balloon scrap that may be a missing piece of a secret weapon.

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Bluegrass and Backroads

Some guitar pickin' with Walter Lay, a local guitar maker and the annual Hillbilly Festival in Pikeville.

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11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Time Capsule

The Craziest Thing You Ever Saw

In the mid-1970s, Louisville searched for a way to bring life and excitement to its declining downtown. For some, the solution was a clock created by sculptor Barney Bright. A 2003 KET Production.

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early

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

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The Lawrence Welk Show

Wunnerful Hit Songs

Host Norma Zimmer; songs include "Trees," "Close as Pages in a Book," "Talk to the Animals," "Hello Dolly."

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Conversations with Champions

Jennie Rees

Billy speaks with Jennie Rees, an award-winning thoroughbred racing writer and one of the sport's most knowledgeable authorities. A 2018 KET Production.

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