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  January 31- February 6, 2014            

Sherlock Season 3: "His Last Vow"

A case of stolen letters leads Sherlock Holmes into a long conflict with the one man he truly hates.

Sunday 9 p.m. on PBS 6.  

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Friday, January 31st
Arizona Spotlight 
 
8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Repeats at 5 p.m. Saturday)

This week on Arizona Spotlight former Flagstaff Mayor Sara Presler, who is now the CEO of the Arizona Foundation for Women, talks about trying to inspire others to become leaders in their own lives.

Saturday, February 1st 
This American Life: "A Day At the Beach"
Noon (Repeats at 7 p.m. on Sunday)  
This week This American Life looks at five stories from the sunny beach; including one from David Sedaris.

 

The Treatment

5:30 p.m.

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Elvis Mitchell talks to Director Alfonso Cuarón, who received the Critics Choice, Golden Globe, and DGA Awards for Best Director. Is an Oscar in the cards for Alfonso Cuarón? 
The Treatment 

 

 

Sunday, February 2nd   

Radiolab: "Desperately Seeking Symmetry

1 p.m. 

This hour,  hosts Jad and Robert set out in search of order and balance in the world around us, and ask how symmetry shapes our very existence. 

 

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Saturday, February 1

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini     

11 a.m. (runs approximately three hours and thirty-five minutes)

A Japanese geisha, Cio-Cio-San, known as "Madama Butterfly," marries a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy, B. F. Pinkerton, who does not take the marriage seriously. He returns to America, promising to come back. Three years pass, with Cio-Cio-San and her little son waiting for Pinkerton to return. When he finally does, accompanied by his American wife, his wish to take his son to America leads to catastrophe for Cio-Cio-San.

A Prairie Home Companion

4 p.m. (airs Sundays at 10 a.m. on NPR 89.1) 
This week A Prairie Home Companion comes to you from the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.  Special guests include roots rock radical Neko Case, comedian and author Paula Poundstone, gospel-bluegrassers Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, and vocalist Hilary Thavis.    

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Sunday, February 2nd 
Community Concerts
3 p.m. (Repeats at 9 p.m. on Thursday) 
This week Community Concerts presents the 40th Annual President's Concert at the University of Arizona. Featured soloists  chosen from among the School of Music's outstanding students perform with the Arizona Symphony.
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Weeknights

Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin 
7 p.m.

Bill McGlaughlin's in-depth knowledge of and passion for classical music guide you through a new musical theme each week.

 

 

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Friday, January 31st
AZ Illustrated Politics
6:30 p.m.

Host Jim Nintzel and his guests discuss President Obama's renewed call for immigration reform, the latest from the Arizona Legislature and more.

AZ Illustrated 

  

Arizona Week  
8:30 p.m. (Repeats Sunday at 10:30 a.m.)

This week Arizona Week focuses on K-12 funding and the governor's plan to increase spending based on student performance.

Arizona Week   

  

Saturday, February 1st 
Hollywood at Home: "Aliens"

9 p.m 

The planet from Alien has been colonized, but contact is lost. The rescue team has impressive firepower; will it be enough?  Starring Sigourney Weaver.
Hollywood at Home 

 

Sunday, February 2nd

Masterpiece Classic: "Downton Abbey, Season Four, Part 5"

8 p.m. 
Rose's surprise party for Robert risks scandal. Mary meets an old suitor, and Edith gets troubling news.

 

   

Sherlock Season 3: "His Last Vow"

9 p.m

A case of stolen letters leads Sherlock Holmes into a long conflict with Charles Augustus Magnussen, the Napoleon of blackmail, and the one man Sherlock truly hates.
  

Tuesday, February 4th

American Experience: "The Amish: Shunned" 
9 p.m
Follow seven members of the Amish community as they reflect on their decision to leave.
  

 

 

Wednesday, February 5th 

Nova: "Roman Catacomb Mystery"

9 p.m

Gain insights into the daily life and health of Roman citizens during the Roman Empire's heyday.
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Thursday, February 6th

SEASON PREMIERE

Doc Martin: "Sickness and Health"  

8 p.m. 

Portwenn is buzzing with arrangements for the wedding of the Doc and Louisa. Will they finally tie the knot? 

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING 
Arizona Public Media presents special programming during February in observance of Black History Month.



Arizona Public Media and the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona  
present a series of engaging and informative live events addressing
issues Southern Arizonans face.
 
Neal Conan, award-winning journalist, producer, and former host of
NPR's Talk of the Nation
will moderate the first Community Interactive

Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 - 8 pm

Fox Theatre, Tucson   FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 

 

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