The China Related TV list is compiled weekly by Kirby Bartlett-Sloan. Kirby, an adoptive parent of three Chinese girls, has one of the most comprehensive TV listings of programs on China and from China that are in the English language. The listing includes feature Chinese films, documentaries, and entertainment programs shown on major US networks. We try to note when more mature shows are listed. Remember, older movies may depict stereotypes. Any PBS listings may or may not be on your local station when listed. Check local listings. - Kirby
All times Eastern. Listings are subject to change. ChinaSprout is not responsible for changes made by the stations. Any links are provided solely as a service to guests of this site. TV data is gleaned from a variety of sources available to the general public.
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May2013
Happily Ever After: "Little Red Riding Hood" - Fairy Tales for Every Child
B.D. Wong ("All-American Girl") provides the voice of the wolf in a Chinese-style adaptation of "Little Red Riding Hood," known here as Little Red Happy Coat. Voices: Amy Hill (Mama, Mrs. Oolong), Vu Mai (Red) and Brian Tochi (Tailor).
Thursday May 23, 2013 7:30am-8:00am on HBOFAM - HBO Family - Children's Show / Entertainment
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May2013
Flower Drum Song (1961)
A Chinese woman falls in love with another man when she arrives in San Francisco to meet her fiance.Director: Henry Koster Performers: Benson Fong, Juanita Hall, Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Jack Soo, Miyoshi Umeki (click on the movie title above to go to the Internet Movie Data Base listing for this movie.)
Friday May 24, 2013 3:20am-5:35am on ENCLOVE - Movie / Musical
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May2013
Murder, She Wrote - A Death in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, a British trader (Barrie Ingham) attempting a merger with a Chinese firm is poisoned at a banquet. Jessica: Angela Lansbury. Emma: France Nuyen. McLaughlin: David Warner. Louise: Teri Austin. Mark: James Sutorius. April: Vivian Wu. Kai: Soon-Teck Oh. David: Dustin Nguyen.
Tuesday May 28, 2013 5:00am-6:00am on HALLMOVIE - Network Series / Drama
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May2013
Little Einsteins - Dragon Kite
In China, while searching for kites that are needed in a parade, the kids go into a pagoda, cruise the Yangtze River, visit the famous Himalayan peaks and climb the Great Wall. Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg's "Peer Gynt Suite" is featured, along with art by Zhang Lu, Qiu Ying, Zosan and Cai Jia.
Tuesday May 28, 2013 7:00am-7:30am on Disney Channel - Children's Show / Educational
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May2013
Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern - Hong Kong
Host Andrew Zimmern takes the time to travel to Hong Kong in order to explore the city, meet the locals, and sample all of the cultural edibles that he can find, including turtle jelly soup, snake bile and medicinal bug tea.
Tuesday May 28, 2013 6:00pm-7:00pm on TRAVEL - The Travel Channel - Travel
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May2013
The Little Couple - William, Here We Come!
Bill and Jenn prepare for the trip of a lifetime, this time to China to meet their new adopted son, William; emotions run high as dreams come to fruition.
Tuesday May 28, 2013 8:00pm-8:30pm on TLC - The Learning Channel - China Adoption
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May2013
The Little Couple - William, Here We Come!
Bill and Jenn prepare for the trip of a lifetime, this time to China to meet their new adopted son, William; emotions run high as dreams come to fruition.
Wednesday May 29, 2013 1:00am-1:30am on TLC - The Learning Channel - China Adoption
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May2013
Aladdin - Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
In an alternate version of a classic tale, a youthful, underprivileged Chinese boy meets a genie, who dreams of becoming a kung-fu master, and decides to use his magical abilities to help him free a princess from an evil sorcerer's grasp.
Thursday May 30, 2013 7:30am-8:00am on HBOFAM - HBO Family - Children's Show / Entertainment
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May2013
What the Ancients Knew - The Chinese
To help their emperors rule over the land, ancient Chinese researchers and scientists developed practical technologies that harnessed the power of the elements to create inventions such as movable type and multistage rockets.
Friday May 31, 2013 10:00am-11:00am on SCIENCE - Network Series / Science
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June2013
Mulan (1998)
In ancient China, the emperor decrees that one man from each family must go to war against the invading Huns; fearful for her elderly father's safety, a young woman dresses as a man and goes in his place, becoming a valuable warrior in the conflict. (Click the title above to have a new window open to the Internet Movie Data Base entry for this movie)
Saturday June 01, 2013 8:00pm-10:05pm on ABC Family Channel - Movie / Animated
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June2013
The Layover - Hong Kong
Anthony Bourdain finds himself with a layover in the fast-paced, enthralling city of Hong Kong in the heart of the summer; sweltering heat, oppressive pollution and irregular rainfall add some sardonic twists to Anthony's journey to the Far East.
Monday June 03, 2013 11:00am-12:00pm on TRAVEL - The Travel Channel - Travel
All times Eastern. Listings are subject to change. ChinaSprout is not responsible for changes made by the stations. Any links are provided solely as a service to guests of this site. TV data is gleaned from a variety of sources available to the general public.
