84: PBS America

Mon Aug 31
The Great Fire

Today 14:00 - 15:05

Death and Destruction: In the second chapter, the three presenters explore the devastation that the fire caused. (Part 2 of 3) (S)

The Great Fire

Today 15:05 - 16:05

A City Rebuilt: In the final chapter, the presenters discover what ended The Great Fire and how the city rebuilt itself from the ashes. (Part 3 of 3) (S)

Impossible Peace

Today 16:05 - 17:15

The Lap of the Gods, 1919 - 1921: An immersive documentary offering an insight into the time of peace between the First and Second World Wars. (Part 1 of 8) (S)

Impossible Peace

Today 17:15 - 18:20

Just Like the Arabian Nights, 1922 - 1925: So as the US and Great Britain began to increase their military holdings, it was at the expense of a humiliated Germany. (Part 2 of 8) (S)

Impossible Peace

Today 18:20 - 19:30

Mussolini is Always Right, 1925 - 1929: Technological advances were embraced by some-but not all-whilst Mussolini began his autocratic rule in Italy. (Part 3 of 8) (S)

Impossible Peace

Today 19:30 - 20:35

Dancing on a Volcano, 1929 - 1931: By the late twenties, Europe-France especially-appeared to have put the bad old days of economic strife behind them. (Part 4 of 8) (S)

Impossible Peace

Today 20:35 - 21:40

In the 20s, there seemed to be some candidates for leadership in Europe. But where were these people when the Great Depression hit, affecting the lives of people around the world? (Part 5 of 8) (S)

Impossible Peace

Today 21:40 - 22:50

With the United States also suffering, Japan took the opportunity to increase their empire. Turning their attention to East Asia, they plotted the invasion of Manchuria. (Part 6 of 8) (S)

Impossible Peace

Today 22:50 - 00:00

History Stopped, 1936 - 1938: By the mid-thirties, Adolf Hitler's ambitions seemed clear to all. If the great powers had acted earlier, would their intervention have prevented WW2? (Part 7 of 8) (S)

Tue Sep 01
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

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Tomorrow 13:00 - 14:10

Windsor Castle: Kate Williams explores some of the more gruesome stories of Windsor Castle history. (Part 1 of 8) (S2 Ep1) (S)

Ancient Apocalypse

Tomorrow 14:10 - 15:20

The Fall of the Roman Empire: At the height of its power, the Roman Empire fractured due to internal discord, barbarian invasions, and deadly plagues. (Part 1 of 3)

France: the Post War Recovery

Tomorrow 15:20 - 16:30

Aspiring to a better future, the French rolled up their sleeves and set about rebuilding the country. But in post-war France, hopes and reality would yet collide. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Cleopatra

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:30

Blood and Betrayal: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep1) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:30

Windsor Castle: Kate Williams explores some of the more gruesome stories of Windsor Castle history. (Part 1 of 8) (S2 Ep1) (S)

Ancient Apocalypse

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:35

The Fall of the Roman Empire: At the height of its power, the Roman Empire fractured due to internal discord, barbarian invasions, and deadly plagues. (Part 1 of 3)

France: the Post War Recovery

Tomorrow 19:35 - 20:50

Aspiring to a better future, the French rolled up their sleeves and set about rebuilding the country. But in post-war France, hopes and reality would yet collide. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Cleopatra

Tomorrow 20:50 - 21:50

Blood and Betrayal: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep1) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Tomorrow 21:50 - 22:50

Windsor Castle: Kate Williams explores some of the more gruesome stories of Windsor Castle history. (Part 1 of 8) (S2 Ep1) (S)

Ancient Apocalypse

Tomorrow 22:50 - 00:00

The Fall of the Roman Empire: At the height of its power, the Roman Empire fractured due to internal discord, barbarian invasions, and deadly plagues. (Part 1 of 3)

Wed Sep 02
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

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Wednesday 13:00 - 14:10

Hampton Court Palace: Kate Williams tells scandalous and shocking stories of ancient palace history. (Part 2 of 8) (S2 Ep2) (S)

Ancient Apocalypse

Wednesday 14:10 - 15:15

The Empire of Carthage: The Mediterranean superpower. Carthage was annihilated by Rome, leaving little trace of its legacy. (Part 2 of 3)

France: the Post War Recovery

Wednesday 15:15 - 16:25

Aspiring to a better future, the French rolled up their sleeves and set about rebuilding the country. But in post-war France, hopes and reality would yet collide. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Cleopatra

Wednesday 16:25 - 17:25

Love and Death: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep2) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Wednesday 17:25 - 18:25

Hampton Court Palace: Kate Williams tells scandalous and shocking stories of ancient palace history. (Part 2 of 8) (S2 Ep2) (S)

Ancient Apocalypse

Wednesday 18:25 - 19:35

The Empire of Carthage: The Mediterranean superpower. Carthage was annihilated by Rome, leaving little trace of its legacy. (Part 2 of 3)

France: the Post War Recovery

Wednesday 19:35 - 20:40

Aspiring to a better future, the French rolled up their sleeves and set about rebuilding the country. But in post-war France, hopes and reality would yet collide. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Cleopatra

Wednesday 20:40 - 21:40

Love and Death: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep2) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Wednesday 21:40 - 22:40

Hampton Court Palace: Kate Williams tells scandalous and shocking stories of ancient palace history. (Part 2 of 8) (S2 Ep2) (S)

Ancient Apocalypse

Wednesday 22:40 - 00:00

The Empire of Carthage: The Mediterranean superpower. Carthage was annihilated by Rome, leaving little trace of its legacy. (Part 2 of 3)

Thu Sep 03
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

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Thursday 13:00 - 14:00

Versailles Palace: Versailles - one of the most enormous and impressive palaces in the world. Part 3 of 8. (Part 3 of 8) (S2 Ep3) (S)

Ancient Apocalypse

Thursday 14:00 - 15:05

The Fall of the Pyramid Age: In Egypt's Old Kingdom, environmental disasters and political fragmentation ended the era of the pyramids. (Part 3 of 3)

Forgotten Allies: the Search for Burma's Lost Heroes

Thursday 15:05 - 16:10

In the darkest hours of WW2, thousands of young men from Burma volunteered to fight for the Allies. (S)

Ancient Egypt: Life And Death In The Valley Of The Kings

Thursday 16:10 - 17:25

Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher discovers what life was really like for ordinary Egyptians 3,500 years ago. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Thursday 17:25 - 18:25

Versailles Palace: Versailles - one of the most enormous and impressive palaces in the world. Part 3 of 8. (Part 3 of 8) (S2 Ep3) (S)

Ancient Apocalypse

Thursday 18:25 - 19:35

The Fall of the Pyramid Age: In Egypt's Old Kingdom, environmental disasters and political fragmentation ended the era of the pyramids. (Part 3 of 3)

Forgotten Allies: the Search for Burma's Lost Heroes

Thursday 19:35 - 20:35

In the darkest hours of WW2, thousands of young men from Burma volunteered to fight for the Allies. (S)

Ancient Egypt: Life And Death In The Valley Of The Kings

Thursday 20:35 - 21:55

Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher discovers what life was really like for ordinary Egyptians 3,500 years ago. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Thursday 21:55 - 22:55

Versailles Palace: Versailles - one of the most enormous and impressive palaces in the world. Part 3 of 8. (Part 3 of 8) (S2 Ep3) (S)

Ancient Apocalypse

Thursday 22:55 - 00:00

The Fall of the Pyramid Age: In Egypt's Old Kingdom, environmental disasters and political fragmentation ended the era of the pyramids. (Part 3 of 3)

Fri Sep 04
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

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Friday 13:00 - 14:00

Sandringham: How Sandringham in Norfolk was purchased by the royal family to save its reputation. (Part 4 of 8) (S2 Ep4) (S)

The Real Truth

Friday 14:00 - 15:05

Smoking & Vaping: This episode exposes the myths around vaping and smoking, revealing how nicotine hijacks the brain and how marketing keeps people hooked. (Part 5 of 6) (Ep5) (S)

Pearl Harbor: the Heroes Who Fought Back

Friday 15:05 - 16:10

This is the story of how the attack at Pearl Harbor changed the course of history. We'll learn how these events shaped how America would engage with war for the next 75 years. (S)

Ancient Egypt: Life And Death In The Valley Of The Kings

Friday 16:10 - 17:25

Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher looks at the mysterious world of the ancient Egyptian afterlife. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Friday 17:25 - 18:30

Sandringham: How Sandringham in Norfolk was purchased by the royal family to save its reputation. (Part 4 of 8) (S2 Ep4) (S)

New: The Real Truth

Friday 18:30 - 19:35

Smoking & Vaping: This episode exposes the myths around vaping and smoking, revealing how nicotine hijacks the brain and how marketing keeps people hooked. (Part 5 of 6) (Ep5) (S)

Pearl Harbor: the Heroes Who Fought Back

Friday 19:35 - 20:40

This is the story of how the attack at Pearl Harbor changed the course of history. We'll learn how these events shaped how America would engage with war for the next 75 years. (S)

Ancient Egypt: Life And Death In The Valley Of The Kings

Friday 20:40 - 22:00

Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher looks at the mysterious world of the ancient Egyptian afterlife. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Friday 22:00 - 22:55

Sandringham: How Sandringham in Norfolk was purchased by the royal family to save its reputation. (Part 4 of 8) (S2 Ep4) (S)

The Real Truth

Friday 22:55 - 00:00

Smoking & Vaping: This episode exposes the myths around vaping and smoking, revealing how nicotine hijacks the brain and how marketing keeps people hooked. (Part 5 of 6) (Ep5) (S)

Sat Sep 05
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

Pearl Harbor: the Heroes Who Fought Back

Saturday 13:00 - 14:05

This is the story of how the attack at Pearl Harbor changed the course of history. We'll learn how these events shaped how America would engage with war for the next 75 years. (S)

Ancient Apocalypse

Saturday 14:05 - 15:05

The Fall of the Roman Empire: At the height of its power, the Roman Empire fractured due to internal discord, barbarian invasions, and deadly plagues. (Part 1 of 3)

Ancient Apocalypse

Saturday 15:05 - 16:15

The Empire of Carthage: The Mediterranean superpower. Carthage was annihilated by Rome, leaving little trace of its legacy. (Part 2 of 3)

Ancient Apocalypse

Saturday 16:15 - 17:20

The Fall of the Pyramid Age: In Egypt's Old Kingdom, environmental disasters and political fragmentation ended the era of the pyramids. (Part 3 of 3)

Pearl Harbor: the Heroes Who Fought Back

Saturday 17:20 - 18:20

This is the story of how the attack at Pearl Harbor changed the course of history. We'll learn how these events shaped how America would engage with war for the next 75 years. (S)

France: the Post War Recovery

Saturday 18:20 - 19:35

Aspiring to a better future, the French rolled up their sleeves and set about rebuilding the country. But in post-war France, hopes and reality would yet collide. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

France: the Post War Recovery

Saturday 19:35 - 20:40

Aspiring to a better future, the French rolled up their sleeves and set about rebuilding the country. But in post-war France, hopes and reality would yet collide. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Pearl Harbor: the Heroes Who Fought Back

Saturday 20:40 - 21:45

This is the story of how the attack at Pearl Harbor changed the course of history. We'll learn how these events shaped how America would engage with war for the next 75 years. (S)

WWII: Operation Barbarossa

Saturday 21:45 - 22:55

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)

WWII: Operation Barbarossa

Saturday 22:55 - 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)

Sun Sep 06
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

Cleopatra

Sunday 13:00 - 14:00

Blood and Betrayal: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep1) (S)

Cleopatra

Sunday 14:00 - 14:55

Love and Death: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep2) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Sunday 14:55 - 15:55

Windsor Castle: Kate Williams explores some of the more gruesome stories of Windsor Castle history. (Part 1 of 8) (S2 Ep1) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Sunday 15:55 - 16:50

Hampton Court Palace: Kate Williams tells scandalous and shocking stories of ancient palace history. (Part 2 of 8) (S2 Ep2) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Sunday 16:50 - 17:45

Versailles Palace: Versailles - one of the most enormous and impressive palaces in the world. Part 3 of 8. (Part 3 of 8) (S2 Ep3) (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Sunday 17:45 - 18:40

Sandringham: How Sandringham in Norfolk was purchased by the royal family to save its reputation. (Part 4 of 8) (S2 Ep4) (S)

Cleopatra

Sunday 18:40 - 19:35

Blood and Betrayal: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep1) (S)

Cleopatra

Sunday 19:35 - 20:35

Love and Death: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep2) (S)

Ancient Egypt: Life And Death In The Valley Of The Kings

Sunday 20:35 - 21:50

Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher discovers what life was really like for ordinary Egyptians 3,500 years ago. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Ancient Egypt: Life And Death In The Valley Of The Kings

Sunday 21:50 - 23:05

Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher looks at the mysterious world of the ancient Egyptian afterlife. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Cleopatra

Sunday 23:05 - 00:00

Blood and Betrayal: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep1) (S)

Mon Sep 07
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

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Monday 13:00 - 14:00

Brighton Royal Pavilion: Brighton's Royal Pavilion was originally a beach house transformed into a wonder palace. (Part 5 of 8) (S2 Ep5) (S)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Monday 14:00 - 15:10

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)

Ewan and Colin Mcgregor: Raf Centenary

Monday 15:10 - 17:05

The programme explores the heroic and moving stories of airmen and women who were part of these key moments in the world's first independent air force. (S)

Weathered: Earth's Extremes

Monday 17:05 - 17:40

Adapt Or Leave?: Maiya May visits the Isle de Jean Charles, Louisiana, one of the first communities in the U.S. to undergo a federally funded relocation due to climate change. (Part 2 of 6) (Ep2)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Monday 17:40 - 18:40

Brighton Royal Pavilion: Brighton's Royal Pavilion was originally a beach house transformed into a wonder palace. (Part 5 of 8) (S2 Ep5) (S)

New: Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Monday 18:40 - 19:55

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)

Ewan and Colin Mcgregor: Raf Centenary

Monday 19:55 - 21:55

The programme explores the heroic and moving stories of airmen and women who were part of these key moments in the world's first independent air force. (S)

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Monday 21:55 - 22:50

Brighton Royal Pavilion: Brighton's Royal Pavilion was originally a beach house transformed into a wonder palace. (Part 5 of 8) (S2 Ep5) (S)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Monday 22:50 - 00:00

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)

Tue Sep 08
Programmes return at 1pm

Tuesday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm