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84: PBS America
Sun Jan 19
Today 06:00 - 07:00
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Today 07:00 - 13:00
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Today 13:00 - 14:05
In 1895, Oscar Wilde fought a spectacular duel in court with his fellow Irishman, Edward Carson. Merlin Holland, grandson of Oscar Wilde, tells the epic story of the famous playwright's downfall. (S)
Today 14:05 - 15:15
The 1930s on Film: While newsreel cameras were filming political events in the 30s, a new breed of film makers were using new film cameras to capture everyday life in those times. (Part 1 of 4)
Today 15:15 - 16:30
WW2 on Film: This is WWII in a way that's hardly been seen, through the film cameras of some home movie enthusiasts who filmed their friends and family as they struggled. (Part 2 of 4)
Today 16:30 - 17:35
The 1950s on Film: As Britain recovered from war and the economy began to flourish, home movie makers captured a country that was changing. (Part 3 of 4)
Today 17:35 - 18:45
The 1960s on Film: Anyone who remembers the 60s will know what a dynamic decade it was, home movie makers, with the super 8 cameras and colour film, captured so much of that dynamism. (Part 4 of 4)
Today 18:45 - 19:55
In 1895, Oscar Wilde fought a spectacular duel in court with his fellow Irishman, Edward Carson. Merlin Holland, grandson of Oscar Wilde, tells the epic story of the famous playwright's downfall. (S)
Today 19:55 - 20:55
Actor and peace campaigner Mark Rylance explores the extraordinary World War II story of his grandfather Osmond Skinner, who spent almost four years as a Japanese prisoner of war. (Part 1 of 4) (S)
Today 20:55 - 21:55
Actor Kristin Scott Thomas uncovers the story of how her grandfather William saved thousands of lives at Dunkirk while serving as a commanding officer in the Royal Navy. (Part 2 of 4) (S)
Today 21:55 - 23:00
Actor Carey Mulligan explores how her grandfather travelled thousands of miles to fight the Japanese in the final months of World War II. (Part 3 of 4) (S)
Today 23:00 - 00:00
Helena Bonham Carter relates how her grandfather defied orders by helping Jewish people escape the Holocaust, while her grandmother campaigned for women's rights. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Mon Jan 20
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 - 14:30
The Bruce Supremacy: In this first episode, Neil follows the clans as they rallied behind Robert the Bruce in his against-all-odds bid to win Scotland's crown. (Part 1 of 3)
Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:40
...Challenges and Chances: The peace dividend after the end of the Cold War has been used up. In the 75th year of its existence, NATO and its member countries are undergoing a self-discovery. (S)
Tomorrow 15:40 - 16:50
Through rare archives, 3D animations and interviews with historians and scientists, we plunge inside the walls of these coveted fortifications. (S)
Tomorrow 16:50 - 18:05
D-Day: For Churchill and his ally President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, it was time to free Europe by organising the largest seaborne military operation in the history of mankind. (Part 1 of 3)
Tomorrow 18:05 - 19:20
The Bruce Supremacy: In this first episode, Neil follows the clans as they rallied behind Robert the Bruce in his against-all-odds bid to win Scotland's crown. (Part 1 of 3)
Tomorrow 19:20 - 20:30
...Challenges and Chances: The peace dividend after the end of the Cold War has been used up. In the 75th year of its existence, NATO and its member countries are undergoing a self-discovery. (S)
Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:40
Through rare archives, 3D animations and interviews with historians and scientists, we plunge inside the walls of these coveted fortifications. (S)
Tomorrow 21:40 - 22:50
D-Day: For Churchill and his ally President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, it was time to free Europe by organising the largest seaborne military operation in the history of mankind. (Part 1 of 3)
Tomorrow 22:50 - 00:00
...Challenges and Chances: The peace dividend after the end of the Cold War has been used up. In the 75th year of its existence, NATO and its member countries are undergoing a self-discovery. (S)
Tue Jan 21
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 - 14:15
Brothers at War: Neil Oliver follows the rise of Clan Stewart to become Scotland's royal dynasty. It's the blood-soaked tale of a bitter family feud. (Part 2 of 3)
Tuesday 14:15 - 15:35
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)
Tuesday 15:35 - 16:40
...Great War: 11 months of fighting, over 2 million soldiers mobilised and 300,000 dead. We look back at this insane battle that was to become the bloodiest chapter of WWI. (S)
Tuesday 16:40 - 17:50
Liberation: Americans intend to administer France, once fully freed. But for De Gaulle, the only legitimate government is the one he has led from exile since 1943. (Part 2 of 3)
Tuesday 17:50 - 19:10
Brothers at War: Neil Oliver follows the rise of Clan Stewart to become Scotland's royal dynasty. It's the blood-soaked tale of a bitter family feud. (Part 2 of 3)
Tuesday 19:10 - 20:30
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)
Tuesday 20:30 - 21:35
...Great War: 11 months of fighting, over 2 million soldiers mobilised and 300,000 dead. We look back at this insane battle that was to become the bloodiest chapter of WWI. (S)
Tuesday 21:35 - 22:45
Liberation: Americans intend to administer France, once fully freed. But for De Gaulle, the only legitimate government is the one he has led from exile since 1943. (Part 2 of 3)
Tuesday 22:45 - 00:00
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)
Wed Jan 22
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 - 14:15
A Queen Betrayed: Neil Oliver reveals how the clans plotted against Mary Stewart, Queen of Scots, ultimately leading to the beheading of the most charismatic queen in Scottish history. (Part 3 of 3)
Wednesday 14:15 - 15:35
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)
Wednesday 15:35 - 16:35
...The British Army: Heart-warming video messages from World War II servicemen. (S)
Wednesday 16:35 - 17:50
Last Secrets of Nazis: From the German countryside to South America, the film unveils the truth on cells used to exfiltrate Nazis. (Part 3 of 3)
Wednesday 17:50 - 19:10
A Queen Betrayed: Neil Oliver reveals how the clans plotted against Mary Stewart, Queen of Scots, ultimately leading to the beheading of the most charismatic queen in Scottish history. (Part 3 of 3)
Wednesday 19:10 - 20:25
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)
Wednesday 20:25 - 21:30
...The British Army: Heart-warming video messages from World War II servicemen. (S)
Wednesday 21:30 - 22:45
Last Secrets of Nazis: From the German countryside to South America, the film unveils the truth on cells used to exfiltrate Nazis. (Part 3 of 3)
Wednesday 22:45 - 00:00
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)
Thu Jan 23
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 - 14:15
The Year of Victories: Neil Oliver presents a drama-documentary series telling the tale of Scotland's 17th century civil war. (Part 1 of 3)
Thursday 14:15 - 15:30
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)
Thursday 15:30 - 16:35
Korea: The Forgotten War: Our story begins with 35 years of brutal Japanese occupation, a sudden and arbitrary division of the 1000 year-old nation in 1945. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Thursday 16:35 - 17:50
...to Cold War: Yalta, the Twilight of the Big Three: United in war, the Allies were to reveal themselves divided and rivals in peace. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Thursday 17:50 - 19:00
The Year of Victories: Neil Oliver presents a drama-documentary series telling the tale of Scotland's 17th century civil war. (Part 1 of 3)
Thursday 19:00 - 20:20
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)
Thursday 20:20 - 21:30
Korea: The Forgotten War: Our story begins with 35 years of brutal Japanese occupation, a sudden and arbitrary division of the 1000 year-old nation in 1945. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Thursday 21:30 - 22:40
...to Cold War: Yalta, the Twilight of the Big Three: United in war, the Allies were to reveal themselves divided and rivals in peace. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Thursday 22:40 - 00:00
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)
Fri Jan 24
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 - 14:15
The Highland Rogue: Neil Oliver turns his attention to a true Scottish legend - a certain Rob Roy MacGregor. (Part 2 of 3)
Friday 14:15 - 15:30
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)
Friday 15:30 - 16:35
Korea: The Never-Ending War: Ultimately, the Armistice is signed, and the border between South and North Korea is designated near the 38th parallel. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Friday 16:35 - 17:50
...to Cold War: The Dawn of the Cold War: For the past four years, the top scientists on the planet had been perfecting what was to become the absolute weapon: the atomic bomb. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Friday 17:50 - 19:10
The Highland Rogue: Neil Oliver turns his attention to a true Scottish legend - a certain Rob Roy MacGregor. (Part 2 of 3)
Friday 19:10 - 20:20
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)
Friday 20:20 - 21:30
Korea: The Never-Ending War: Ultimately, the Armistice is signed, and the border between South and North Korea is designated near the 38th parallel. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Friday 21:30 - 22:45
...to Cold War: The Dawn of the Cold War: For the past four years, the top scientists on the planet had been perfecting what was to become the absolute weapon: the atomic bomb. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Friday 22:45 - 00:00
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)
Sat Jan 25
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 - 13:45
Journey: The annual migration continues on through more hazards and dangers. (Part 10 of 12) (S)
Saturday 13:45 - 15:00
...to Cold War: Yalta, the Twilight of the Big Three: United in war, the Allies were to reveal themselves divided and rivals in peace. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Saturday 15:00 - 16:15
...to Cold War: The Dawn of the Cold War: For the past four years, the top scientists on the planet had been perfecting what was to become the absolute weapon: the atomic bomb. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Saturday 16:15 - 17:15
Atomic Spies: As WWII comes winding down, rising atomic fears set the stage for Soviet espionage efforts at the opening of the Cold War. (Part 1 of 4)
Saturday 17:15 - 18:20
Spies in the Skies: The desire to spy behind enemy lines leads to the development of some of the most sophisticated reconnaissance technologies the world has ever seen. (Part 2 of 4)
Saturday 18:20 - 19:25
On the Brink of Destruction: In the 1960s, both countries have a grip on nuclear weapons, but the imbalance between US and Soviet missiles is staggering. (Part 3 of 4)
Saturday 19:25 - 20:30
The Battle Over Hearts and Minds: The West sees Stalin's government as a threat to democracy, while Stalin views America as an obstacle to winning hearts and minds globally. (Part 4 of 4)
Saturday 20:30 - 21:40
Korea: The Forgotten War: Our story begins with 35 years of brutal Japanese occupation, a sudden and arbitrary division of the 1000 year-old nation in 1945. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Saturday 21:40 - 22:50
Korea: The Never-Ending War: Ultimately, the Armistice is signed, and the border between South and North Korea is designated near the 38th parallel. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Saturday 22:50 - 00:00
...to Cold War: Yalta, the Twilight of the Big Three: United in war, the Allies were to reveal themselves divided and rivals in peace. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Sun Jan 26
Sunday 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Sunday 06:00 - 07:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Sunday 07:00 - 13:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Sunday 13:00 - 14:15
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)
Sunday 14:15 - 15:30
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)
Sunday 15:30 - 16:50
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)
Sunday 16:50 - 18:00
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)
Sunday 18:00 - 19:15
...In The Valley Of The Kings: Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher discovers what life was really like for ordinary Egyptians 3,500 years ago. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Sunday 19:15 - 20:35
...In The Valley Of The Kings: Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher looks at the mysterious world of the ancient Egyptian afterlife. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Sunday 20:35 - 22:55
In 1980, Jimmy Carter was voted out of office in a humiliating defeat. Over the next two decades, he became one of the most admired statesmen and humanitarians in the world.
Sunday 22:55 - 00:00
...Great War: 11 months of fighting, over 2 million soldiers mobilised and 300,000 dead. We look back at this insane battle that was to become the bloodiest chapter of WWI. (S)