Great Musicians of Our Time

Air Dates: Mondays at 9:00 PM PST, starting November 16th

Description: Great Musicians of our Time is a six-part documentary series featuring six of the most influential and celebrated classical music artists of the 20th century. Rich in archive footage spanning five decades, each episode is an historically important record of a great artist, mostly in their own words, as they reflect on their careers and dazzle us with concert performances filmed around the world.

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Airdate: Sunday, November 29th at 10:00 PM PST Description: JONNIE chronicles the life of Montana legend Jonnie Jonckowski, whose Olympic pentathlon dreams were derailed by injury, leading her to a new challenge - professional bull riding. Her intrepid pursuit of a world title in the 1980s defied gender stereotypes but also resulted in life-threatening injuries…
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Thanksgiving Special

Air Dates: Thanksgiving, Thursday November 26th at 8:00 PM Description: Milk Street offers up a new menu for Thanksgiving. Christopher Kimball makes a centerpiece-worthy Maple and Soy Glazed Dry-Brined Turkey. We present Butter-Braised Mashed Potatoes, the ultimate make-ahead side dish. And we change the way you bake dinner rolls with a recipe for Garlic-Parmesan Potato…
Bad Press

Airdate: Sunday, November 22nd at 9:00 PM PST Description: A timely, riveting documentary that unfurls with the energy and suspense of a thriller, BAD PRESS - winner of the Sundance Film Festival's U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression - offers unparalleled insight into the inner workings of Indigenous politics. Imagine you lived…
Great Musicians of Our Time

Air Dates: Mondays at 9:00 PM PST, starting November 16th Description: Great Musicians of our Time is a six-part documentary series featuring six of the most influential and celebrated classical music artists of the 20th century. Rich in archive footage spanning five decades, each episode is an historically important record of a great artist, mostly…
Hidden Maine

Air Dates: Thursday, November 12th at 9:00 PM PST Description: Join host Peter Greenberg as he journeys beyond Maine’s iconic coastline to uncover one of America’s last true frontiers, where rugged wilderness, centuries-old traditions, and remarkable people continue to shape everyday life. In his latest one-hour HIDDEN television special, Peter builds a handcrafted wooden surfboard,…
Salute to Service 2026: A Veteran’s Day Celebration

Airdate: 11 November Wednesday at 7:00 PM Jason Kelce hosts Salute to Service 2026: A Veterans Day Celebration with The U.S. Army Field Band on PBS. This action-packed show features unique musical performances by 8-time Grammy winning musical legend Jon Batiste alongside the Six-String Soldiers and Jason Kelce wailing on the bari sax with the…
NOVA: Knowledge Keepers

Air Date: Tuesdays, November 10th at 9:00 PM PST Description: For millennia, Indigenous peoples in North America have practiced a unique form of science. From navigating the featureless Arctic to building energy-efficient homes in the desert, see how cultural traditions have led to remarkable innovations.
The Gold on Masterpiece Season 2

Air Dates: Wednesdays at 8:00 PM PST, starting November 4th Description: When the truth emerges that only half the Brink’s-Mat gold was ever recovered, a new investigation exposes a dangerous trail of international money laundering and organized crime in this thrilling final chapter.
Samhain: The Birth of Halloween

Air Date: Tuesday, October 27th at 10:00 PM Description: Michael Londra, host of the popular travel series Ireland with Michael, embarks on a spine-tingling journey through Ireland to uncover Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival behind Halloween. Blending rich history, haunting folklore, and modern traditions, the film reveals how this ancient celebration evolved into a holiday…
NOVA: Ancient Desert Death Trap

Air Date: Tuesday, October 27th at 9:00 PM PST Description: Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert. They're so big that their true form is visible only from the air, yet these giant structures were built by mysterious people 9000 years ago.
Independent Lens: Ghost in the Machine

Airdate: Sunday, October 25th at 10:00 PM PST Description: The untold origins of artificial intelligence lie not in machines but in power, revealing the fantasies behind the hype that got us here and where we go next. Ghost in the Machine navigates the rapids of artificial intelligence in this investigative essay documentary that excavates the…
LAUSD Student and Celebrity Chef Showdown: Episode 2

Air Dates: Thursday, October 22nd at 5:30 PM and Saturday, October 24th at 7:00 PM Description: In the return of this popular cooking competition, five teams of LAUSD culinary students are mentored by celebrity chefs Nyesha Arrington, Brooke Williamson, Michael Reed, Bret Thompson, and Jesse Sanchez. The winning recipe will be on the LAUSD menu,…
Velvet, Season 3

Air Dates: Wednesdays at 9:00 PM PST, starting October 7th Description: Set in late 1950s Madrid, Season 3 of Velvet follows Alberto Márquez, heir to Galerías Velvet, and aspiring designer Ana Ribera as they navigate romance, ambition, and corporate intrigue amid Spain's glamorous golden age of haute couture.
Season 52 of Austin City Limits: ACL 12th Hall of Fame Honors Brandi Carlile

Air Dates: Friday, October 2nd at 9:00 PM Description: Austin City Limits inducts 11-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile into the 12th Annual ACL Hall of Fame. Bonnie Raitt performs in tribute and inducts Carlile before she takes the stage with favorites and songs from Returning to Myself.
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Air Date: Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, starting October 6th Description: Part detective story, part true-life drama, Secrets of the Dead unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events. Using the most up-to-date science in the laboratory and in the field, scientists and researchers examine the missing pieces…
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Geoffrey Drummond - Full Interview

Every era of food television has its marquee names—but behind every legend is the producer who shapes the spotlight. Geoffrey Drummond holds a unique place in that pantheon: he was the last producer that PBS Grand Dame Julia Child ever worked with. When Julia came out of retirement for her final series, it was Drummond…
Scott Yoo - Full Interview

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If you’ve caught our new musical spark on Friday nights, you know My Music with Rhiannon Giddens is unlike anything else on TV. But how did this sublime collaboration between a GRAMMY-winning artist and a seasoned filmmaking duo actually come to be? We sat down with the wonderfully engaging producers behind the show, the husband-and-wife…

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