84: PBS America

Fri Jun 19
Besieged Fortresses Legendary Battles

Today 13:40 - 14:50

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)

Egypt's Lost Queens

Today 14:50 - 16:05

Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S)

Titans of the Cold War

Today 16:05 - 17:10

Eyeball to Eyeball: Kennedy's and Castro's Cold War clash ignites the Bay of Pigs, Berlin Crisis, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, pushing the world to nuclear brinkmanship. (Part 4 of 4) (S1 Ep4)

Hitler's Gold

Today 17:10 - 18:15

Aftermath and Injustice: As World War II ended, the hunt for the Nazi criminals began. Amid a battle for justice, there was also the search for the property the Nazis had stolen. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

Besieged Fortresses Legendary Battles

Today 18:15 - 19:25

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)

Egypt's Lost Queens

Today 19:25 - 20:40

Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S)

New: Titans of the Cold War

Today 20:40 - 21:50

Eyeball to Eyeball: Kennedy's and Castro's Cold War clash ignites the Bay of Pigs, Berlin Crisis, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, pushing the world to nuclear brinkmanship. (Part 4 of 4) (S1 Ep4)

Hitler's Gold

Today 21:50 - 22:45

Aftermath and Injustice: As World War II ended, the hunt for the Nazi criminals began. Amid a battle for justice, there was also the search for the property the Nazis had stolen. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

Egypt's Lost Queens

Today 22:45 - 00:00

Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S)

Sat Jun 20
Programmes return at 1pm

Tomorrow 00:00 - 06:00

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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

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:40

Paul Murton's first journey takes him to the largest island in Britain: the long island of Harris and Lewis. (Part 1 of 6) (S)

Titans of the Cold War

Tomorrow 13:40 - 14:45

Promises: After the turbulent years following World War II, fragile peace gives way to rising tensions between former allies. (Part 1 of 4) (S1 Ep1)

Titans of the Cold War

Tomorrow 14:45 - 15:55

Changing of the Guard: Changing of the Guard: New leaders Khrushchev & Eisenhower navigate Cold War tensions. Their complex ties reveal a fragile peace. (Part 2 of 4) (S1 Ep2)

Titans of the Cold War

Tomorrow 15:55 - 17:00

Confrontation: The Cold War intensifies in with the Suez Crisis and Hungarian Uprising. Eden and Nasser's clash reveals declining empires and Soviet ruthlessness. (Part 3 of 4) (S1 Ep3)

Titans of the Cold War

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:10

Eyeball to Eyeball: Kennedy's and Castro's Cold War clash ignites the Bay of Pigs, Berlin Crisis, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, pushing the world to nuclear brinkmanship. (Part 4 of 4) (S1 Ep4)

Egypt's Lost Queens

Tomorrow 18:10 - 19:25

Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S)

Cleopatra

Tomorrow 19:25 - 20:20

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

Tomorrow 20:20 - 21:25

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)

Cleopatra: Portrait of a Killer

Tomorrow 21:25 - 22:40

Incest, intrigue, and sibling rivalry. It involves her Roman lovers Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, and is set against the backdrop of two of the wonders of the ancient world. (S)

Alexandria: the Greatest City

Tomorrow 22:40 - 00:00

Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S)

Sun Jun 21
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

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Sunday 13:00 - 13:40

Thirty miles from mainland Scotland, there's a chain of low-lying islands that face the full might of the Atlantic Ocean: the Uists and Benbecula. (Part 2 of 6) (S)

Besieged Fortresses Legendary Battles

Sunday 13:40 - 14:50

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 14:50 - 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 - 18:05

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)

Hitler's Gold

Sunday 18:05 - 19:05

Financing Evil: Who financed Hitler and helped him to achieve power? Here, follow the trail of money to the top and see the secret partnerships that underpinned the evil regime. (Part 1 of 4) (S)

Hitler's Gold

Sunday 19:05 - 20:05

The Nazi Economic Miracle: Germany, 1937. Hitler appears to be fulfilling his promise of returning Germany to prosperity-but there was a deeply sinister side to the recovery. (Part 2 of 4) (S)

Hitler's Gold

Sunday 20:05 - 21:05

The Business of War: With help from large corporations inside and outside of Germany, the Nazis had conquered much of Europe-and even their victims would be turned into profit. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

Hitler's Gold

Sunday 21:05 - 22:10

Aftermath and Injustice: As World War II ended, the hunt for the Nazi criminals began. Amid a battle for justice, there was also the search for the property the Nazis had stolen. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

Cheating Hitler: Surviving the Holocaust

Sunday 22:10 - 00:00

Three Holocaust survivors with unanswered questions journey back to hometowns, killing sites and hiding places in search of clues. (S)

Mon Jun 22
Programmes return at 1pm

Monday 00:00 - 06:00

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Programmes return at 1pm

Monday 06:00 - 07:00

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Programmes return at 1pm

Monday 07:00 - 13:00

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10 Mistakes That Sank the Titanic

Monday 13:00 - 14:10

We follow the Titanic's journey from construction to catastrophe, and chart the ten key mistakes that brought about the most famous naval disaster in history. (S)

Britain's Biggest Dig

Monday 14:10 - 15:20

In advance of the construction of HS2, the biggest ever cemetery excavation in Britain reveals the forgotten stories of rich and poor in Georgian London. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

Egypt's Darkest Hour

Monday 15:20 - 16:15

Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom. (Part 1 of 2)

WW2: Battle of Crete

Monday 16:15 - 17:20

Invasion: Invasion - In May 1941, 14,000 German paratroopers supported by nearly a thousand aircraft were dropped on the island in a unique blitzkrieg operation. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

The Bush Years: Family. Duty Power

Monday 17:20 - 18:20

Fathers and Sons: After returning from war, George H.W. Bush is reunited with his sweetheart Barbara. They married and had their first child - another future president. (Part 1 of 6) (S)

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Monday 18:20 - 18:55

On the west coast of Scotland are a group of islands that are so remote they almost seem to have been forgotten by the rest of the world and are populated by just a few hardy souls. (Part 3 of 6) (S)

Britain's Biggest Dig

Monday 18:55 - 20:05

In advance of the construction of HS2, the biggest ever cemetery excavation in Britain reveals the forgotten stories of rich and poor in Georgian London. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

Egypt's Darkest Hour

Monday 20:05 - 21:00

Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom. (Part 1 of 2)

WW2: Battle of Crete

Monday 21:00 - 22:05

Invasion: Invasion - In May 1941, 14,000 German paratroopers supported by nearly a thousand aircraft were dropped on the island in a unique blitzkrieg operation. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

The Bush Years: Family. Duty Power

Monday 22:05 - 23:05

Fathers and Sons: After returning from war, George H.W. Bush is reunited with his sweetheart Barbara. They married and had their first child - another future president. (Part 1 of 6) (S)

Egypt's Darkest Hour

Monday 23:05 - 00:00

Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom. (Part 1 of 2)

Tue Jun 23
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

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:35

Among the islands of the Hebrides there's one that can rightly claim to have a separate identity: Islay which was once the capital of the ancient Lordship of the Isles. (Part 4 of 6) (S)

Britain's Biggest Dig

Tuesday 13:35 - 14:55

Professor Alice Roberts and Dr Yasmin Khan dig deeper through the excavations at St James's burial ground on the hunt for the lost explorer. (Part 2 of 3) (S)

Egypt's Darkest Hour

Tuesday 14:55 - 15:55

Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom. (Part 2 of 2)

WW2: Battle of Crete

Tuesday 15:55 - 17:05

Evacuation: Evacuation - Allied forces were evacuated off Crete's south coast in a dangerous operation that cost the lives of almost 1,000 British seamen and Allied soldiers. (Part 2 of 3) (S)

The Bush Years: Family. Duty Power

Tuesday 17:05 - 18:05

The Price of Loyalty: Blinded by loyalty to his president and ignoring the advice of his family, George H.W. Bush was betrayed by Richard Nixon. (Part 2 of 6) (S)

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Tuesday 18:05 - 18:45

Among the islands of the Hebrides there's one that can rightly claim to have a separate identity: Islay which was once the capital of the ancient Lordship of the Isles. (Part 4 of 6) (S)

Britain's Biggest Dig

Tuesday 18:45 - 19:55

Professor Alice Roberts and Dr Yasmin Khan dig deeper through the excavations at St James's burial ground on the hunt for the lost explorer. (Part 2 of 3) (S)

Egypt's Darkest Hour

Tuesday 19:55 - 20:55

Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom. (Part 2 of 2)

WW2: Battle of Crete

Tuesday 20:55 - 22:05

Evacuation: Evacuation - Allied forces were evacuated off Crete's south coast in a dangerous operation that cost the lives of almost 1,000 British seamen and Allied soldiers. (Part 2 of 3) (S)

The Bush Years: Family. Duty Power

Tuesday 22:05 - 23:00

The Price of Loyalty: Blinded by loyalty to his president and ignoring the advice of his family, George H.W. Bush was betrayed by Richard Nixon. (Part 2 of 6) (S)

Egypt's Darkest Hour

Tuesday 23:00 - 00:00

Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom. (Part 2 of 2)

Wed Jun 24
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

Britain's Biggest Dig

Wednesday 13:00 - 14:35

How working-class Victorians made Birmingham one of the most important industrial cities on the planet and the rise of the real Peaky Blinders. (Part 3 of 3) (S)

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

Wednesday 14:35 - 15:55

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

WW2: Battle of Crete

Wednesday 15:55 - 17:00

Occupation: The resulting German and Italian occupation of Crete was marred by massacres on both sides; both German soldiers and Greek partisans and civilians lost their lives. (Part 3 of 3) (S)

The Bush Years: Family. Duty Power

Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00

A Family Triumph: George H.W. Bush became a loyal vice president to Ronald Reagan. His son George committed to a life of sobriety and helped his father. (Part 3 of 6) (S)

Britain's Biggest Dig

Wednesday 18:00 - 19:20

How working-class Victorians made Birmingham one of the most important industrial cities on the planet and the rise of the real Peaky Blinders. (Part 3 of 3) (S)

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

Wednesday 19:20 - 20:40

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

WW2: Battle of Crete

Wednesday 20:40 - 21:50

Occupation: The resulting German and Italian occupation of Crete was marred by massacres on both sides; both German soldiers and Greek partisans and civilians lost their lives. (Part 3 of 3) (S)

The Bush Years: Family. Duty Power

Wednesday 21:50 - 22:45

A Family Triumph: George H.W. Bush became a loyal vice president to Ronald Reagan. His son George committed to a life of sobriety and helped his father. (Part 3 of 6) (S)

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

Wednesday 22:45 - 00:00

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

Thu Jun 25
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

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Thursday 13:00 - 13:40

Paul is heading as far north as you can go in Britain, to the islands of Fetlar, Unst and Yell. These islands are as much Scandinavian as Scottish and were once part of Norway. (Part 6 of 6) (S)

Los Angeles: Stories from the City

Thursday 13:40 - 14:40

In the space of less than 150 years LA has transformed itself from a little lawless cow town into one of the biggest cities on the planet. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

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

Thursday 14:40 - 16:00

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

Revolutionary War Weapons

Thursday 16:00 - 17:10

Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the musket to the first military submarine. From NOVA.

The Bush Years: Family. Duty Power

Thursday 17:10 - 18:10

First Family: The Bushes finally made it to the White House, but having a father as president hit Neil Bush hard when he became involved in the S&L scandal of the 1980s. (Part 4 of 6) (S)

Los Angeles: Stories from the City

Thursday 18:10 - 19:15

In the space of less than 150 years LA has transformed itself from a little lawless cow town into one of the biggest cities on the planet. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

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

Thursday 19:15 - 20:35

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

Revolutionary War Weapons

Thursday 20:35 - 21:40

Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the musket to the first military submarine. From NOVA.

The Bush Years: Family. Duty Power

Thursday 21:40 - 22:40

First Family: The Bushes finally made it to the White House, but having a father as president hit Neil Bush hard when he became involved in the S&L scandal of the 1980s. (Part 4 of 6) (S)

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

Thursday 22:40 - 00:00

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

Fri Jun 26
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

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Friday 13:00 - 13:40

Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he explores a cluster of islands in the Outer Hebrides. (Part 1 of 6) (S)

Los Angeles: Stories from the City

Friday 13:40 - 14:50

In the space of less than 150 years LA has transformed itself from a little lawless cow town into one of the biggest cities on the planet. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Independence Dawn

Friday 14:50 - 16:40

Remembering the forgotten patriots who gave everything for an ideal from which they were often excluded.

The Bush Years: Family. Duty Power

Friday 16:40 - 17:35

Sibling Rivalry: Brothers George W. and Jeb Bush were determined to make the governor's mansion, but only one succeeded. (Part 5 of 6) (S)

Los Angeles: Stories from the City

Friday 17:35 - 18:50

In the space of less than 150 years LA has transformed itself from a little lawless cow town into one of the biggest cities on the planet. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Revolutionary War Weapons

Friday 18:50 - 19:55

Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the musket to the first military submarine. From NOVA.

New: Independence Dawn

Friday 19:55 - 21:50

Remembering the forgotten patriots who gave everything for an ideal from which they were often excluded.

The Bush Years: Family. Duty Power

Friday 21:50 - 22:50

Sibling Rivalry: Brothers George W. and Jeb Bush were determined to make the governor's mansion, but only one succeeded. (Part 5 of 6) (S)

Revolutionary War Weapons

Friday 22:50 - 00:00

Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the musket to the first military submarine. From NOVA.

Sat Jun 27
Programmes return at 1pm

Saturday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm