84: PBS America

Tue Oct 13
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

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Today 13:00 - 13:40

Paul Murton experiences island life. His final difficult journey sees him travel to Heisgeir, Sula Sgeir and North Rona. (Part 6 of 6) (S)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Today 13:40 - 14:50

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)

Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

Today 14:50 - 15:55

Trace the heroic stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War. (S)

Silent War: the Shadow of Atomic Bombs

Today 15:55 - 17:05

Dawn of the Apocalypse: Hiroshima to Kazakhstan - how nuclear powers turned remote lands and marginalised peoples into laboratories of the atomic age. (Part 1 of 2) (Ep1)

Waco: the Longest Siege

Today 17:05 - 18:15

The 1993 Waco siege begun as a raid, turned into a 51-day standoff, and ended with the destruction of a five-storey building and 75 people dead. (S)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Today 18:15 - 19:20

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)

New: Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

Today 19:20 - 20:35

Trace the heroic stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War.

Silent War: the Shadow of Atomic Bombs

Today 20:35 - 21:40

Dawn of the Apocalypse: Hiroshima to Kazakhstan - how nuclear powers turned remote lands and marginalised peoples into laboratories of the atomic age. (Part 1 of 2) (Ep1)

Waco: the Longest Siege

Today 21:40 - 22:50

The 1993 Waco siege begun as a raid, turned into a 51-day standoff, and ended with the destruction of a five-storey building and 75 people dead. (S)

Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

Today 22:50 - 00:00

Trace the heroic stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War. (S)

Wed Oct 14
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

Weathered: Earth's Extremes

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:50

Are We at the Tipping Point?: Discover how critical our climate systems are for our planet's stability, and learn the science behind these changes and how to protect our planet's future. (Part 1 of 6)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Tomorrow 13:50 - 14:55

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)

Edwardian Britain in Colour

Tomorrow 14:55 - 15:55

We see the great state occasion of Queen Victoria's funeral and footage of life in the Lancashire coalfields. We also see footage of days out, parades, fun parks, and seaside holidays. (Part 1 of 2)

Silent War: the Shadow of Atomic Bombs

Tomorrow 15:55 - 17:00

Atomic Mirror World: Today, Russia uses nuclear threats to redraw borders and China builds its arsenal unchecked. (Part 2 of 2) (Ep2)

China: Treasures of the Jade Empire

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:05

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)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Tomorrow 18:05 - 19:15

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)

Edwardian Britain in Colour

Tomorrow 19:15 - 20:15

We see the great state occasion of Queen Victoria's funeral and footage of life in the Lancashire coalfields. We also see footage of days out, parades, fun parks, and seaside holidays. (Part 1 of 2)

Silent War: the Shadow of Atomic Bombs

Tomorrow 20:15 - 21:20

Atomic Mirror World: Today, Russia uses nuclear threats to redraw borders and China builds its arsenal unchecked. (Part 2 of 2) (Ep2)

China: Treasures of the Jade Empire

Tomorrow 21:20 - 22:25

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)

Edwardian Britain in Colour

Tomorrow 22:25 - 23:30

We see the great state occasion of Queen Victoria's funeral and footage of life in the Lancashire coalfields. We also see footage of days out, parades, fun parks, and seaside holidays. (Part 1 of 2)

Weathered: Earth's Extremes

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

Are We at the Tipping Point?: Discover how critical our climate systems are for our planet's stability, and learn the science behind these changes and how to protect our planet's future. (Part 1 of 6)

Thu Oct 15
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

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)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Thursday 13:35 - 14:40

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)

Edwardian Britain in Colour

Thursday 14:40 - 15:45

We see hundreds of workers taking to the streets to fight for better pay and conditions, and then we see footage of a football match in Burnley. (Part 2 of 2)

The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies

Thursday 15:45 - 16:55

Though the Rosenbergs maintain their innocence from the start, the media and public opinion seems to have condemned them from day one. (S)

The Roman Fleet

Thursday 16:55 - 18:00

The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate?

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Thursday 18:00 - 19:05

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)

Edwardian Britain in Colour

Thursday 19:05 - 20:10

We see hundreds of workers taking to the streets to fight for better pay and conditions, and then we see footage of a football match in Burnley. (Part 2 of 2)

The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies

Thursday 20:10 - 21:15

Though the Rosenbergs maintain their innocence from the start, the media and public opinion seems to have condemned them from day one. (S)

The Roman Fleet

Thursday 21:15 - 22:25

The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate?

Edwardian Britain in Colour

Thursday 22:25 - 23:30

We see hundreds of workers taking to the streets to fight for better pay and conditions, and then we see footage of a football match in Burnley. (Part 2 of 2)

Weathered: Earth's Extremes

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

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)

Fri Oct 16
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

Weathered: Earth's Extremes

Friday 13:00 - 13:35

The Heat is on: Maiya May explores heat in Portland, Oregon, and MedellĂ­n, Colombia, a city that is leading the revolution against sweltering city temperatures. (Part 3 of 6) (Ep3)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Friday 13:35 - 14:40

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)

Edward VIII: Britain's Traitor King

Friday 14:40 - 15:45

This revealing documentary shows the extent of the Duke of Windsor's treachery during WW2. (S)

Women of World War II More Untold Stories

Friday 15:45 - 17:00

We dig deeper into the archives with rare archival footage and powerful interviews that bring their legacy to life in Women of World War II: More Untold Stories. (S)

Everest: The South West Face

Friday 17:00 - 18:15

In 1975, an expedition led by Chris Bonington set out to achieve the impossible. To climb the South West Face of Everest, and put the very first British Mountaineers on her summit. (S)

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles

Friday 18:15 - 19:20

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)

Edward VIII: Britain's Traitor King

Friday 19:20 - 20:30

This revealing documentary shows the extent of the Duke of Windsor's treachery during WW2. (S)

Women of World War II More Untold Stories

Friday 20:30 - 21:45

We dig deeper into the archives with rare archival footage and powerful interviews that bring their legacy to life in Women of World War II: More Untold Stories. (S)

Everest: The South West Face

Friday 21:45 - 23:00

In 1975, an expedition led by Chris Bonington set out to achieve the impossible. To climb the South West Face of Everest, and put the very first British Mountaineers on her summit. (S)

Edward VIII: Britain's Traitor King

Friday 23:00 - 00:00

This revealing documentary shows the extent of the Duke of Windsor's treachery during WW2. (S)

Sat Oct 17
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

Weathered: Earth's Extremes

Saturday 13:00 - 13:35

Not 'Business as Usual': Maiya May goes to Cheyenne to visit a supercomputer. In Michigan, she observes the explosive end of a coal plant. (Part 5 of 6) (Ep5)

Victorian Britain on Film

Saturday 13:35 - 15:05

Victorian Britain on Film offers audiences a unique window into a bygone era. Most of these films have been transformed by colourising them for the first time.

Edwardian Britain in Colour

Saturday 15:05 - 16:05

We see the great state occasion of Queen Victoria's funeral and footage of life in the Lancashire coalfields. We also see footage of days out, parades, fun parks, and seaside holidays. (Part 1 of 2)

Edwardian Britain in Colour

Saturday 16:05 - 17:05

We see hundreds of workers taking to the streets to fight for better pay and conditions, and then we see footage of a football match in Burnley. (Part 2 of 2)

Victorian Britain on Film

Saturday 17:05 - 18:35

Victorian Britain on Film offers audiences a unique window into a bygone era. Most of these films have been transformed by colourising them for the first time.

Edwardian Britain in Colour

Saturday 18:35 - 19:35

We see the great state occasion of Queen Victoria's funeral and footage of life in the Lancashire coalfields. We also see footage of days out, parades, fun parks, and seaside holidays. (Part 1 of 2)

Edwardian Britain in Colour

Saturday 19:35 - 20:35

We see hundreds of workers taking to the streets to fight for better pay and conditions, and then we see footage of a football match in Burnley. (Part 2 of 2)

The Siege of Leningrad

Saturday 20:35 - 21:45

A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War. (S)

Waco: the Longest Siege

Saturday 21:45 - 22:55

The 1993 Waco siege begun as a raid, turned into a 51-day standoff, and ended with the destruction of a five-storey building and 75 people dead. (S)

The Siege of Leningrad

Saturday 22:55 - 00:00

A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War. (S)

Sun Oct 18
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

Weathered: Earth's Extremes

Sunday 13:00 - 13:35

Climate Crossroads: Maiya May returns to Florida to learn how climate change is impacting ocean currents. She then goes to Georgia to learn about a non-profit. (Part 6 of 6) (Ep6)

Besieged Fortresses Legendary Battles

Sunday 13:35 - 14:45

An architectural adventure and gripping account of war, The Daunting Fortress of Richard the Lionheart is the story of a feat of medieval military construction. (Part 1 of 4) (S)

Besieged Fortresses Legendary Battles

Sunday 14:45 - 15:55

La Rochelle was the largest Protestant base in France and for Catholic King, Louis XIII, it was the last stronghold needing to be abolished. (Part 2 of 4) (S)

Besieged Fortresses Legendary Battles

Sunday 15:55 - 17:00

How did the city of Orleans manage to resist for 7 months before being delivered from the English in just a few days by Joan of Arc, the liberator of Orleans? (Part 3 of 4) (S)

Besieged Fortresses Legendary Battles

Sunday 17:00 - 18:10

The Gallic wars were coming to an end beneath the fortifications of Alesia. After six years of fighting, almost 200 000 warriors came together on the plain. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

Silent War: the Shadow of Atomic Bombs

Sunday 18:10 - 19:20

Dawn of the Apocalypse: Hiroshima to Kazakhstan - how nuclear powers turned remote lands and marginalised peoples into laboratories of the atomic age. (Part 1 of 2) (Ep1)

Silent War: the Shadow of Atomic Bombs

Sunday 19:20 - 20:30

Atomic Mirror World: Today, Russia uses nuclear threats to redraw borders and China builds its arsenal unchecked. (Part 2 of 2) (Ep2)

The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies

Sunday 20:30 - 21:40

Though the Rosenbergs maintain their innocence from the start, the media and public opinion seems to have condemned them from day one. (S)

New: Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

Sunday 21:40 - 22:50

Trace the heroic stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War. (S)

The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies

Sunday 22:50 - 00:00

Though the Rosenbergs maintain their innocence from the start, the media and public opinion seems to have condemned them from day one. (S)

Mon Oct 19
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

WWII: Operation Barbarossa

Monday 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

Monday 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

Monday 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

Monday 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

Monday 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

Monday 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

Monday 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

Monday 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

Tuesday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Tuesday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Tuesday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

WWII: Operation Barbarossa

Tuesday 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

Tuesday 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

Tuesday 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

Tuesday 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

Tuesday 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

Tuesday 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

Tuesday 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

Tuesday 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