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84: PBS America
Sat Apr 26
Today 06:00 - 07:00
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Today 07:00 - 13:00
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Today 13:00 - 13:40
The Romantic Ideal: Paul Murton travels from the Trossachs out to Iona and then the fabled Isle of Staffa. (Part 1 of 6)
Today 13:40 - 15:25
Déjà Vu (1858-1961): Vietnam is divided in two at Geneva. Communists in the North aim to reunify the country, while America supports Ngo Dinh Diem's untested regime in the South. (Part 1 of 10) (S)
Today 15:25 - 17:10
Riding the Tiger (1961-1963): President Kennedy inspires idealistic young Americans to serve their country, and wrestles with how deeply to get involved in South Vietnam. (Part 2 of 10) (S)
Today 17:10 - 19:35
The River Styx: Hardliners in Hanoi send combat troops to the South, accelerating the insurgency. President Johnson escalates America's military commitment. (Part 3 of 10) (S)
Today 19:35 - 22:00
Resolve (January 1966-June 1967): As an antiwar movement builds back home, soldiers and Marines discover that the war in Vietnam is nothing like their fathers' war. (Part 4 of 10) (S)
Today 22:00 - 00:00
This is What We Do (July 1967-December 1967): As body counts mount, Hanoi plans a surprise offensive, and the Johnson administration attempts to reassure the American public. (Part 5 of 10) (S)
Sun Apr 27
Tomorrow 00:00 - 06:00
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Tomorrow 06:00 - 07:00
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Tomorrow 07:00 - 13:00
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Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:40
The Feminine Touch: Paul Murton uncovers the stories of pioneering female tourists determined to travel north. (Part 2 of 6)
Tomorrow 13:40 - 14:50
We look at the lives of two titans of the 19th century, Wellington and Napoleon, following their epic encounter at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.
Tomorrow 14:50 - 16:35
Things Fall Apart (January 1968-July 1968): On the eve of the Tet holiday, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launch surprise attacks throughout the South. (Part 6 of 10) (S)
Tomorrow 16:35 - 18:50
The Veneer of Civilisation (June 1968-May 1969): Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. (Part 7 of 10) (S)
Tomorrow 18:50 - 21:05
The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970): With morale plummeting, Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. News breaks of a massacre committed by American soldiers. (Part 8 of 10) (S)
Tomorrow 21:05 - 23:20
A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970 - March 1973): South Vietnamese forces suffer a terrible defeat. US airpower halts an unprecedented North Vietnamese offensive. (Part 9 of 10) (S)
Tomorrow 23:20 - 00:00
The Feminine Touch: Paul Murton uncovers the stories of pioneering female tourists determined to travel north. (Part 2 of 6)
Mon Apr 28
Monday 00:00 - 06:00
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Monday 06:00 - 07:00
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Monday 07:00 - 13:00
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Monday 13:00 - 13:55
Scotland in Miniature - the Isle of Arran: Paul Murton explores this island that has something for everyone - old castles, rugged mountains, stunning wildlife and even a nudist beach. (Part 1 of 6)
Monday 13:55 - 15:00
Archaeologists begin a pioneering experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid and investigate the mysterious pyramid ruins being unearthed in the heart of Mexico city. (Part 1 of 2)
Monday 15:00 - 15:55
The teenage Henry VIII falls in love with the beautiful Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon. (Part 1 of 4) (S)
Monday 15:55 - 17:05
Rising Sun: Episode One explores the origins of Japan's involvement in WW2. (Part 1 of 4)
Monday 17:05 - 18:25
Follow the story of the USS Indianapolis, from her sinking in WWII to the scientific detective work that led to her discovery three and a half miles below the Philippine Sea. (S)
Monday 18:25 - 19:35
Archaeologists begin a pioneering experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid and investigate the mysterious pyramid ruins being unearthed in the heart of Mexico city. (Part 1 of 2)
Monday 19:35 - 20:35
The teenage Henry VIII falls in love with the beautiful Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon. (Part 1 of 4) (S)
Monday 20:35 - 21:40
Rising Sun: Episode One explores the origins of Japan's involvement in WW2. (Part 1 of 4)
Monday 21:40 - 22:50
"The girl in the photo" retraces the extraordinary story of the young burnt girl whose terrible photo will contribute, by its power, to overturn world opinion about the Vietnam War.
Monday 22:50 - 00:00
The teenage Henry VIII falls in love with the beautiful Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon. (Part 1 of 4) (S)
Tue Apr 29
Tuesday 00:00 - 06:00
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Tuesday 06:00 - 07:00
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Tuesday 07:00 - 13:00
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Tuesday 13:00 - 13:50
The Feminine Touch: Paul Murton uncovers the stories of pioneering female tourists determined to travel north. (Part 2 of 6)
Tuesday 13:50 - 15:00
Archaeologists investigate the extraordinary discovery of over 100 ancient skeletons and finally manage to complete their groundbreaking experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid. (Part 2 of 2)
Tuesday 15:00 - 15:55
Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's bewitching mistress, is desperate to become Queen of England. Sexually obsessed by Anne, Henry abandons Katherine of Aragon, his wife of twenty years. (Part 2 of 4) (S)
Tuesday 15:55 - 17:05
For the Sake of the Country: Episode Two examines Japan's war preparations and entrance into WW2. (Part 2 of 4)
Tuesday 17:05 - 18:20
The Misty Experiment: U.S. Air Force pilots recount the dangerous and top secret air missions they volunteered for during the Vietnam War.
Tuesday 18:20 - 19:25
Archaeologists investigate the extraordinary discovery of over 100 ancient skeletons and finally manage to complete their groundbreaking experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid. (Part 2 of 2)
Tuesday 19:25 - 20:30
Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's bewitching mistress, is desperate to become Queen of England. Sexually obsessed by Anne, Henry abandons Katherine of Aragon, his wife of twenty years. (Part 2 of 4) (S)
Tuesday 20:30 - 21:35
For the Sake of the Country: Episode Two examines Japan's war preparations and entrance into WW2. (Part 2 of 4)
Tuesday 21:35 - 22:50
The Misty Experiment: U.S. Air Force pilots recount the dangerous and top secret air missions they volunteered for during the Vietnam War.
Tuesday 22:50 - 00:00
Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's bewitching mistress, is desperate to become Queen of England. Sexually obsessed by Anne, Henry abandons Katherine of Aragon, his wife of twenty years. (Part 2 of 4) (S)
Wed Apr 30
Wednesday 00:00 - 06:00
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Wednesday 06:00 - 07:00
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Wednesday 07:00 - 13:00
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Wednesday 13:00 - 13:50
A Walk on the Wild Side: Paul Murton crosses the country from coast to coast and travels through Glen Affric on the way. (Part 3 of 6)
Wednesday 13:50 - 14:55
Explore the tombs of China's Han Dynasty. Within lie opulent artworks, including terracotta armies, civilians, and livestock, all crafted and now excavated to reveal their story. (S)
Wednesday 14:55 - 16:00
After decades of disaster, Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour, finally gives him the son and heir he craves. But, tragically, she dies within days of childbirth. (Part 3 of 4) (S)
Wednesday 16:00 - 17:10
The Sun That Shines: Episode Three focuses on Japan's home front and expanding empire. (Part 3 of 4)
Wednesday 17:10 - 17:50
A Walk on the Wild Side: Paul Murton crosses the country from coast to coast and travels through Glen Affric on the way. (Part 3 of 6)
Wednesday 17:50 - 18:55
Explore the tombs of China's Han Dynasty. Within lie opulent artworks, including terracotta armies, civilians, and livestock, all crafted and now excavated to reveal their story. (S)
Wednesday 18:55 - 19:55
After decades of disaster, Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour, finally gives him the son and heir he craves. But, tragically, she dies within days of childbirth. (Part 3 of 4) (S)
Wednesday 19:55 - 21:00
The Sun That Shines: Episode Three focuses on Japan's home front and expanding empire. (Part 3 of 4)
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:50
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The words My Lai are seared into American memories of the Vietnam War, but few know what really happened in the Vietnamese village in March 1968.
Wednesday 22:50 - 00:00
After decades of disaster, Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour, finally gives him the son and heir he craves. But, tragically, she dies within days of childbirth. (Part 3 of 4) (S)
Thu May 01
Thursday 00:00 - 06:00
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Thursday 06:00 - 07:00
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Thursday 07:00 - 13:00
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Thursday 13:00 - 13:35
Wild Rice in Minnesota: The most sacred food of the Anishinaabe people has become a prized ingredient in the upper Midwest and beyond.
Thursday 13:35 - 14:35
The mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilisations during the late Bronze Age, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Thursday 14:35 - 15:35
Henry VIII falls in love with the seductive teenager Catherine Howard. But her secrets catch up with her and she becomes the second of Henry's wives to lose her head. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Thursday 15:35 - 16:40
An Extraordinary Measure: Episode Four tells the last chapter of Japan's WW2 story. (Part 4 of 4)
Thursday 16:40 - 17:55
Weeks before the Japanese invasion of Nanjing, the Chinese government, army and most of the foreigners fled, leaving the city open and the people defenceless. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Thursday 17:55 - 18:55
The mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilisations during the late Bronze Age, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Thursday 18:55 - 19:55
Henry VIII falls in love with the seductive teenager Catherine Howard. But her secrets catch up with her and she becomes the second of Henry's wives to lose her head. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Thursday 19:55 - 21:00
An Extraordinary Measure: Episode Four tells the last chapter of Japan's WW2 story. (Part 4 of 4)
Thursday 21:00 - 22:10
Weeks before the Japanese invasion of Nanjing, the Chinese government, army and most of the foreigners fled, leaving the city open and the people defenceless. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Thursday 22:10 - 23:10
Henry VIII falls in love with the seductive teenager Catherine Howard. But her secrets catch up with her and she becomes the second of Henry's wives to lose her head. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Thursday 23:10 - 00:00
Wild Rice in Minnesota: The most sacred food of the Anishinaabe people has become a prized ingredient in the upper Midwest and beyond.
Fri May 02
Friday 00:00 - 06:00
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Friday 06:00 - 07:00
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Friday 07:00 - 13:00
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Friday 13:00 - 13:35
Pears in Oregon: In 2005, the Oregon legislature named the pear the state fruit as Oregon's climate and soil allow pears of many varieties to thrive.
Friday 13:35 - 14:35
The mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilisations during the late Bronze Age, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Friday 14:35 - 15:50
Symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. This documentary examines the symbols under which people have been hounded and killed. (S)
Friday 15:50 - 17:00
Grace Kelly remains an icon today. Her life and career are well documented, from her work in Hollywood to her marriage to Prince Rainier and her tragic death in a car accident in 1982. (S)
Friday 17:00 - 18:10
In the second episode we explore the incredible and daring efforts of the remaining foreigners in trying to bring the massacre to light. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Friday 18:10 - 19:15
The mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilisations during the late Bronze Age, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Friday 19:15 - 20:30
Symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. This documentary examines the symbols under which people have been hounded and killed. (S)
Friday 20:30 - 21:40
Grace Kelly remains an icon today. Her life and career are well documented, from her work in Hollywood to her marriage to Prince Rainier and her tragic death in a car accident in 1982. (S)
Friday 21:40 - 22:50
In the second episode we explore the incredible and daring efforts of the remaining foreigners in trying to bring the massacre to light. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Friday 22:50 - 00:00
Symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. This documentary examines the symbols under which people have been hounded and killed. (S)
Sat May 03
Saturday 00:00 - 06:00
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Saturday 06:00 - 07:00
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Saturday 07:00 - 13:00
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Saturday 13:00 - 15:00
'The Endurance' recounts one of the history's greatest tales of survival, Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 expedition to Antarctica. Narrated by Liam Neeson. (S)
Saturday 15:00 - 16:00
The Minoans: The Minoans flourished in the islands of the Aegean in the 3rd and 2nd millennia BCE, but Minoan civilisation is ended around 1550 BC as a result of an explosive event. (Part 1 of 6)
Saturday 16:00 - 17:05
The Rapa Nui: Sea-faring people - the Rapa Nui flourished on a small island at the easternmost edge of the Polynesian Islands - Easter Island. (Part 2 of 6)
Saturday 17:05 - 18:10
The Aztecs: The Aztec Empire was the last great civilisation and dominant power of Mesoamerica in the 15th and 16th centuries. (Part 3 of 6)
Saturday 18:10 - 19:05
The teenage Henry VIII falls in love with the beautiful Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon. (Part 1 of 4) (S)
Saturday 19:05 - 20:00
Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's bewitching mistress, is desperate to become Queen of England. Sexually obsessed by Anne, Henry abandons Katherine of Aragon, his wife of twenty years. (Part 2 of 4) (S)
Saturday 20:00 - 21:00
After decades of disaster, Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour, finally gives him the son and heir he craves. But, tragically, she dies within days of childbirth. (Part 3 of 4) (S)
Saturday 21:00 - 21:55
Henry VIII falls in love with the seductive teenager Catherine Howard. But her secrets catch up with her and she becomes the second of Henry's wives to lose her head. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Saturday 21:55 - 00:00
'The Endurance' recounts one of the history's greatest tales of survival, Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 expedition to Antarctica. Narrated by Liam Neeson. (S)
Sun May 04
Sunday 00:00 - 06:00
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