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84: PBS America

Sun Jan 19
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Today 00:00 - 06:00

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Today 06:00 - 07:00

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Today 07:00 - 13:00

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The Man Who Destroyed Oscar Wilde

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)

Britain on Film with Tony Robinson

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)

Britain on Film with Tony Robinson

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)

Britain on Film with Tony Robinson

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)

Britain on Film with Tony Robinson

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)

The Man Who Destroyed Oscar Wilde

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)

My Grandparents' War

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)

My Grandparents' War

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)

My Grandparents' War

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)

My Grandparents' War

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
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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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Rise of the Clans

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)

75 Years of Nato: New...

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)

Forts of Verdun

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)

The Hidden Side of World War II

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)

Rise of the Clans

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)

75 Years of Nato: New...

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)

Forts of Verdun

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)

The Hidden Side of World War II

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)

75 Years of Nato: New...

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
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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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Rise of the Clans

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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)

Verdun, the Battle of the ...

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)

The Hidden Side of World War II

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)

Rise of the Clans

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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)

Verdun, the Battle of the ...

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)

The Hidden Side of World War II

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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
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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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Rise of the Clans

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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)

Messages Home: Lost Films Of...

Wednesday 15:35 - 16:35

...The British Army: Heart-warming video messages from World War II servicemen. (S)

The Hidden Side of World War II

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)

Rise of the Clans

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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)

Messages Home: Lost Films Of...

Wednesday 20:25 - 21:30

...The British Army: Heart-warming video messages from World War II servicemen. (S)

The Hidden Side of World War II

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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
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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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Blood of the Clans

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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)

The Korean War

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)

1945-1953: from World War ...

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)

Blood of the Clans

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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)

The Korean War

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)

1945-1953: from World War ...

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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
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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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Blood of the Clans

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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)

The Korean War

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)

1945-1953: from World War ...

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)

Blood of the Clans

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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)

The Korean War

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)

1945-1953: from World War ...

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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
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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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Beautiful Serengeti

Saturday 13:00 - 13:45

Journey: The annual migration continues on through more hazards and dangers. (Part 10 of 12) (S)

1945-1953: from World War ...

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)

1945-1953: from World War ...

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)

A Cold War of Spies

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)

A Cold War of Spies

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)

A Cold War of Spies

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)

A Cold War of Spies

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)

The Korean War

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)

The Korean War

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)

1945-1953: from World War ...

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
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

The Story Of Egypt

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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)

The Story Of Egypt

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)

Ancient Egypt: Life And Death...

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)

Ancient Egypt: Life And Death...

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)

Jimmy Carter

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.

Verdun, the Battle of the ...

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)