Documentary
‘Outback’ Explores the Natural Wonders of the Land Down Under
The three-part PBS documentary series ‘Outback’ visits the Kimberley region in northwestern Australia, one of the most diverse and fascinating ecosystems on Earth. […]
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Documentary
‘POV’ Studies Bill Nye, the Guy Behind the Lab Coat and Bow Tie
Preview the PBS ‘POV’ documentary ‘Bill Nye: Science Guy,’ an in-depth biography of entertainer, educator and science advocate Bill Nye. […]
Documentary
Astronaut Scott Kelly Comes Back to Earth in ‘Beyond a Year in Space’
‘Beyond a Year in Space’ follows former astronaut Scott Kelly as he readjusts to Earth’s gravity and scientists compare him to his identical twin brother, Mark. […]
TV News & Program Updates
Sutton Foster and Hugh Bonneville to Headline Mormon Tabernacle Choir Holiday Broadcast
Sutton Foster and Hugh Bonneville have been announced as the special guest stars for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Holiday Special Broadcast. […]
Documentary
Swim Team: Lara Stolman’s Insightful PBS Film Spotlights Autism, Athleticism and the Power Of Hope
Michael “Mikey” McQuay Jr., Robert Justino and Kelvin Truong each have the lanky bodies and lean muscles that are hallmarks of champion swimmers. Star members of the Jersey Hammerheads swim team, the boys idolize Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, and are laser focused on the starting block and lightning fast in the water — earning medal upon medal in local, regional and statewide competitions near their New Jersey homes. All three are also on the autism spectrum — a challenge that could make achieving their full athletic potential improbable. But these guys and their dozen-plus teammates have a pair of […]
Documentary
PBS ‘The Vietnam War’ Schedule and Episode Guide
‘The Vietnam War’ is a 10-part documentary series from directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick that chronicles the human tragedy of the politically and socially divisive Vietnam War. […]
Documentary
Ken Burns on the Vietnam War: ‘So Much of What Happened Then Is Happening Now’
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick directed ‘The Vietnam War’ documentary event chronicling the human tragedy of the war through the stories of soldiers and civilians who took part in it. […]
Kids
Exclusive Clip: ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Goes Road Tripping in New Special
In this exclusive clip from PBS Kids’ upcoming hour-long special, “Tiger Family Trip,” Daniel and his family embark on their first road trip and discover adventures (and butterflies!) along the way. […]
Historical Programming
Think You’ve Got It Bad? Try Living in ‘Victorian Slum House’
This five-part series in the vein of ‘Frontier House’ puts participants into a re-created Victorian Era slum to experience the desperation of the urban poor in London’s East End. […]
Historical Programming
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses: BBC’s Shakespearean Smash Returns to PBS
In 2013, PBS thrilled history buffs and fans of the Bard with the Shakespearean miniseries The Hollow Crown, a BBC production that boasted Jeremy Irons and Michelle Dockery among its cast. Beginning Sunday, PBS revives the tale with The Wars of the Roses, a trio of lavish, star-packed film adaptations focused on Henry VI (Tom Sturridge) and Richard III (Benedict Cumberbatch) that will air as part of its Great Performances franchise. The new additions illustrate the ongoing battle for the English crown — a medieval spectacle encompassing French rebellion, England’s civil war, the rise and fall of Joan of Arc, […]