84: PBS America

Mon Oct 19
Programmes return at 1pm

Today 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Today 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Today 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

WWII: Operation Barbarossa

Today 13:00 - 14:10

Under the code name 'Barbarossa', Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union. In the first hours of the attack, bombs rained down on Soviet airfields on the frontier. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Kissinger, Part One - the Necessity of Power

Today 14:10 - 16:00

The life of Henry Kissinger, from his childhood in Germany to his early life in America through the voices of historians and colleagues. (Part 1 of 2)

The Story Of Egypt

Today 16:00 - 17:15

The Road to the Pyramids: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. In the first episode, she goes in search of the building blocks of Egyptian civilisation. (Part 1 of 4) (S)

Dad's Secret War: France 1944

Today 17:15 - 18:25

An American working with British secret agents parachutes into France just after D-Day to organise the French Resistance into a cohesive army. Narrated by Kevin Bacon.

Kissinger, Part One - the Necessity of Power

Today 18:25 - 20:15

The life of Henry Kissinger, from his childhood in Germany to his early life in America through the voices of historians and colleagues. (Part 1 of 2)

The Story Of Egypt

Today 20:15 - 21:35

The Road to the Pyramids: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. In the first episode, she goes in search of the building blocks of Egyptian civilisation. (Part 1 of 4) (S)

Dad's Secret War: France 1944

Today 21:35 - 22:50

An American working with British secret agents parachutes into France just after D-Day to organise the French Resistance into a cohesive army. Narrated by Kevin Bacon.

WWII: Operation Barbarossa

Today 22:50 - 00:00

Under the code name 'Barbarossa', Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union. In the first hours of the attack, bombs rained down on Soviet airfields on the frontier. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Tue Oct 20
Programmes return at 1pm

Tomorrow 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Tomorrow 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Tomorrow 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

WWII: Operation Barbarossa

Tomorrow 13:00 - 14:05

Determined to seize the Russian capital before winter, Hitler launched Operation 'Typhoon'. It was to be the last great decisive battle of the year. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Kissinger, Part Two - the Opportunist

Tomorrow 14:05 - 16:00

Discover how Henry Kissinger's anti-Communist zeal would shape U.S. foreign policy through the voices of historians and colleagues. (Part 2 of 2)

The Story Of Egypt

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:20

Chaos: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. She explores how the Pyramid Age ended in catastrophe and Egypt was plunged into the dark ages and civil war. (Part 2 of 4) (S)

America's Great War 1917-1918

Tomorrow 17:20 - 18:30

The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and British troops. (S)

Kissinger, Part Two - the Opportunist

Tomorrow 18:30 - 20:20

Discover how Henry Kissinger's anti-Communist zeal would shape U.S. foreign policy through the voices of historians and colleagues. (Part 2 of 2)

The Story Of Egypt

Tomorrow 20:20 - 21:40

Chaos: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. She explores how the Pyramid Age ended in catastrophe and Egypt was plunged into the dark ages and civil war. (Part 2 of 4) (S)

America's Great War 1917-1918

Tomorrow 21:40 - 22:50

The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and British troops. (S)

WWII: Operation Barbarossa

Tomorrow 22:50 - 00:00

Determined to seize the Russian capital before winter, Hitler launched Operation 'Typhoon'. It was to be the last great decisive battle of the year. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Wed Oct 21
Programmes return at 1pm

Wednesday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Wednesday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Wednesday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

The Mughal Empire

Wednesday 13:00 - 14:15

Building An Empire: In this episode we explore the legacy of Akbar, arguably the greatest of all Mughal emperors, and what he left behind. (Part 1 of 2)

Caligula's Hidden Legacy

Wednesday 14:15 - 15:20

After an illness and the death of his sister, Caligula's reign descended into paranoia, self-deification and cruelty, leading to his assassination. (Part 1 of 2) (Ep1)

The Story Of Egypt

Wednesday 15:20 - 16:40

Zenith: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's extraordinary story fits together. Joann explores the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, built under Pharaoh Amenhotep III. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

Athens: Birth of Democracy

Wednesday 16:40 - 17:50

Mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine new light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government. From NOVA. (S)

The Mughal Empire

Wednesday 17:50 - 19:05

Building An Empire: In this episode we explore the legacy of Akbar, arguably the greatest of all Mughal emperors, and what he left behind. (Part 1 of 2)

New: Caligula's Hidden Legacy

Wednesday 19:05 - 20:15

After an illness and the death of his sister, Caligula's reign descended into paranoia, self-deification and cruelty, leading to his assassination. (Part 1 of 2) (Ep1)

The Story Of Egypt

Wednesday 20:15 - 21:35

Zenith: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's extraordinary story fits together. Joann explores the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, built under Pharaoh Amenhotep III. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

Caught in the Crackdown

Wednesday 21:35 - 22:45

The violence, protests, and arrests stemming from the federal immigration sweeps across the country. With ProPublica, examining the tactics, legal cases, and nationwide impact. (S)

The Mughal Empire

Wednesday 22:45 - 00:00

Building An Empire: In this episode we explore the legacy of Akbar, arguably the greatest of all Mughal emperors, and what he left behind. (Part 1 of 2)

Thu Oct 22
Programmes return at 1pm

Thursday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Thursday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Thursday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Weathered: Earth's Extremes

Thursday 13:00 - 13:35

Water Whiplash: Maiya May learns about the severe impacts of droughts and floods on agriculture and the alarming depletion of groundwater reserves. (Part 4 of 6) (Ep4)

The Mughal Empire

Thursday 13:35 - 14:50

The Golden Age: Shah Jahan's reign ushered in the golden age of Mughal architecture. During this time the splendour of the Mughal court reached its peak. (Part 2 of 2)

Caligula's Hidden Legacy

Thursday 14:50 - 15:55

Two gigantic ships built by Caligula have fuelled legends for two millennia. This film reveals the story of these floating palaces. (Part 2 of 2) (Ep2)

The Story Of Egypt

Thursday 15:55 - 17:10

Invasion: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. In the final episode, Joann discovers how Egypt's enemies exploited a country weakened by internal strife. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

The War Cabinet - Part 1

Thursday 17:10 - 18:10

From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project US power. (Part 1 of 2)

The Mughal Empire

Thursday 18:10 - 19:20

The Golden Age: Shah Jahan's reign ushered in the golden age of Mughal architecture. During this time the splendour of the Mughal court reached its peak. (Part 2 of 2)

New: Caligula's Hidden Legacy

Thursday 19:20 - 20:35

Two gigantic ships built by Caligula have fuelled legends for two millennia. This film reveals the story of these floating palaces. (Part 2 of 2) (Ep2)

The Story Of Egypt

Thursday 20:35 - 21:50

Invasion: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. In the final episode, Joann discovers how Egypt's enemies exploited a country weakened by internal strife. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

The War Cabinet - Part 1

Thursday 21:50 - 22:50

From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project US power. (Part 1 of 2)

The Mughal Empire

Thursday 22:50 - 00:00

The Golden Age: Shah Jahan's reign ushered in the golden age of Mughal architecture. During this time the splendour of the Mughal court reached its peak. (Part 2 of 2)

Fri Oct 23
Programmes return at 1pm

Friday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Friday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Friday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

The Mughal Empire

Friday 13:00 - 14:15

Loot and Legacy: In this final episode we look at how the British took over, turning India into the jewel of the largest empire the world had ever seen. (Part 3 of 3) (Ep3)

Sicily: the Conquered Isle

Friday 14:15 - 15:35

Crossroads explores Sicily's ancient past when it was the breadbasket of the ancient and then medieval world and occupied by Greeks, Romans, Carthaginians, Arabs and Normans. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Sicily: the Conquered Isle

Friday 15:35 - 16:55

Borderlands examines the island's role on the frontlines of a clash of civilisations during the Spanish era, when its glorious baroque buildings were also created. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

The War Cabinet - Part 2

Friday 16:55 - 17:55

From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project US power. (Part 2 of 2)

New: The Mughal Empire

Friday 17:55 - 19:10

Loot and Legacy: In this final episode we look at how the British took over, turning India into the jewel of the largest empire the world had ever seen. (Part 3 of 3) (Ep3)

Sicily: the Conquered Isle

Friday 19:10 - 20:30

Crossroads explores Sicily's ancient past when it was the breadbasket of the ancient and then medieval world and occupied by Greeks, Romans, Carthaginians, Arabs and Normans. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Sicily: the Conquered Isle

Friday 20:30 - 21:50

Borderlands examines the island's role on the frontlines of a clash of civilisations during the Spanish era, when its glorious baroque buildings were also created. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

The War Cabinet - Part 2

Friday 21:50 - 22:50

From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project US power. (Part 2 of 2)

The Mughal Empire

Friday 22:50 - 00:00

Loot and Legacy: In this final episode we look at how the British took over, turning India into the jewel of the largest empire the world had ever seen. (Part 3 of 3) (Ep3)

Sat Oct 24
Programmes return at 1pm

Saturday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Saturday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Saturday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

The Mughal Empire

Saturday 13:00 - 14:15

Building An Empire: In this episode we explore the legacy of Akbar, arguably the greatest of all Mughal emperors, and what he left behind. (Part 1 of 2)

The Mughal Empire

Saturday 14:15 - 15:30

The Golden Age: Shah Jahan's reign ushered in the golden age of Mughal architecture. During this time the splendour of the Mughal court reached its peak. (Part 2 of 2)

The Mughal Empire

Saturday 15:30 - 16:50

Loot and Legacy: In this final episode we look at how the British took over, turning India into the jewel of the largest empire the world had ever seen. (Part 3 of 3) (Ep3)

Caligula's Hidden Legacy

Saturday 16:50 - 18:00

After an illness and the death of his sister, Caligula's reign descended into paranoia, self-deification and cruelty, leading to his assassination. (Part 1 of 2) (Ep1)

Caligula's Hidden Legacy

Saturday 18:00 - 19:05

Two gigantic ships built by Caligula have fuelled legends for two millennia. This film reveals the story of these floating palaces. (Part 2 of 2) (Ep2)

The War Cabinet - Part 1

Saturday 19:05 - 20:00

From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project US power. (Part 1 of 2)

The War Cabinet - Part 2

Saturday 20:00 - 21:00

From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project US power. (Part 2 of 2)

Caught in the Crackdown

Saturday 21:00 - 22:05

The violence, protests, and arrests stemming from the federal immigration sweeps across the country. With ProPublica, examining the tactics, legal cases, and nationwide impact. (S)

The War Cabinet - Part 1

Saturday 22:05 - 23:00

From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project US power. (Part 1 of 2)

The War Cabinet - Part 2

Saturday 23:00 - 00:00

From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project US power. (Part 2 of 2)

Sun Oct 25
Programmes return at 1pm

Sunday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Sunday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Sunday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Sunday 13:00 - 14:10

Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart join forces to fight on 'the crusade of kings' and free Saint John of Acre from the Muslim conquest. (Part 1 of 4)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Sunday 14:10 - 15:15

Rhodes: the Ultimate Battle: The Ottomans launch an offensive against the island of Rhodes but the Hospitallers' military forces are already preparing the defence. (Part 2 of 4)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Sunday 15:15 - 16:25

The Great Siege of Malta: The siege of Malta opposes the huge Muslim Ottoman army to the Christian stronghold controlled by only 1700 men. (Part 3 of 4)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Sunday 16:25 - 17:35

Constantinople: the Emperor's Last Stand: In Constantinople, the eastern Christians are facing one of the best armies in the world: Mehmed II's Turkish army. (Part 4 of 4)

The Story Of Egypt

Sunday 17:35 - 18:50

The Road to the Pyramids: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. In the first episode, she goes in search of the building blocks of Egyptian civilisation. (Part 1 of 4) (S)

The Story Of Egypt

Sunday 18:50 - 20:10

Chaos: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. She explores how the Pyramid Age ended in catastrophe and Egypt was plunged into the dark ages and civil war. (Part 2 of 4) (S)

The Story Of Egypt

Sunday 20:10 - 21:30

Zenith: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's extraordinary story fits together. Joann explores the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, built under Pharaoh Amenhotep III. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

The Story Of Egypt

Sunday 21:30 - 22:50

Invasion: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. In the final episode, Joann discovers how Egypt's enemies exploited a country weakened by internal strife. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

Walrus: Life on Thin Ice

Sunday 22:50 - 00:00

Follow a palaeontologist who embarks on an Arctic adventure to see how these mammals are coping in a warming world. (S)

Mon Oct 26
Programmes return at 1pm

Monday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Monday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Monday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Treasures Decoded

Monday 13:00 - 14:05

America's Hidden Pyramid City: Investigators trace the rise and fall of a thriving metropolis in North America known as Cahokia. (Part 1 of 6) (S)

Rise of the Freemen

Monday 14:05 - 16:15

Radicalised farmers and ranchers form a heavily armed militia group and engage in the longest armed standoff in FBI history.

Higgins Ridge

Monday 16:15 - 17:25

The incredible story of 20 elite firefighters (smokejumpers) who parachuted into the wilderness to put out a wildfire burning on a mountain ridge.

Treasures Decoded

Monday 17:25 - 18:25

America's Hidden Pyramid City: Investigators trace the rise and fall of a thriving metropolis in North America known as Cahokia. (Part 1 of 6) (S)

Rise of the Freemen

Monday 18:25 - 20:35

Radicalised farmers and ranchers form a heavily armed militia group and engage in the longest armed standoff in FBI history.

Higgins Ridge

Monday 20:35 - 21:45

The incredible story of 20 elite firefighters (smokejumpers) who parachuted into the wilderness to put out a wildfire burning on a mountain ridge.

Rise of the Freemen

Monday 21:45 - 00:00

Radicalised farmers and ranchers form a heavily armed militia group and engage in the longest armed standoff in FBI history.