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WETA is now offering six channels for livestreaming: WETA PBS, WETA UK, WETA Metro, WETA World, WETA PBS Kids, and NHK World. 

WETA PBS


Our flagship channel WETA PBS features the best of PBS programs, along with Local Mondays, Thriller Thursdays, American History Nights on Saturdays, and PBS Kids programs during the day. 

Schedule

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    BBC News

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
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    My Music with Rhiannon Giddens

    Charly Lowry

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    A visit with singer-songwriter Charly Lowry at her tribal homeland of Robeson County, N.C., where she explains how her Native American roots and experiences inform her music.
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    Nature

    Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park.
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    NOVA

    When Whales Could Walk

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Paleontologists uncover a whole new species of whale in a parched valley not far from Cairo.
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    The Future of Nature: Grasslands: TVSS: Iconic

    The Future of Nature

    Grasslands

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Exploring earth's grasslands, where the biggest animal numbers are found, and how animal life helps to draw down carbon.
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    Life from Above

    Patterned Planet

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Viewing the shapes that cover the earth's surface from space; the Australian Outback is covered in pale spots due to wombats and elephants.
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    Antiques Roadshow

    Best Bargains

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    A Chiparus sculpture; an 1811 North Carolina fraktur; "New Republic Portfolio" prints.
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    NHK Newsline

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts.
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    BBC News

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.

WETA UK

WETA UK is devoted to the best in British television programming, presenting beloved classics and contemporary series around the clock, seven days a week. WETA UK offers a full schedule of fine entertainment programming — featuring drama, mystery and comedy — in addition to documentary series and news reports.

Schedule

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    Twenty Twelve: Clarence House: TVSS: Iconic

    Twenty Twelve

    Clarence House

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Considering the future of the Olympic Stadium; linking the Olympics with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
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    Doc Martin

    One Night Only

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    The Portwenn surgery has reopened, but between Martin and Louisa sharing the office and a less-than-competent new receptionist, things aren't running very smoothly.
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    Secrets of the Dead

    The Princes in the Tower

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered.
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    Antiques Roadshow

    Bishop's Palace 1

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Antiques Roadshow visits the Bishop's Palace, a site of special religious significance for over 800 years in the heart of Wells in Somerset.
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    Broadchurch

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Ellie struggles to control her sister amid family tensions; Alec has to face his demons; Mark Latimer must make a decision.
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    BBC News

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
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    As Time Goes By

    Surprise, Surprise

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Jean and Judy decide to pay Lionel a surprise visit while he lectures at a conference in Norwich, but the surprise is not a very welcome one and Jean finds Lionel staying with another woman.
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    Amanpour and Company

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

 

WETA Metro

Featuring PBS favorites with local flair, WETA Metro provides an additional public television resource for viewers in the Washington, D.C., metro area. Highlights include timely and relevant news, new locally-focused shows, themed programming nights including local and lifestyle programs on Mondays, American history on Thursdays and documentaries on Saturdays, and PBS programs also found on WETA PBS every weekday evening.

Schedule

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    Amanpour and Company

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    BBC News

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
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    Rick Steves' Europe

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Rick Steves' guidebooks, public-radio program and numerous television series have made him an essential resource for travelers wishing to explore Europe. This program finds the knowledgeable host offering globetrotters a fresh perspective on lodgings, transportation and places to visit on their journeys. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is Steves' belief that travelers should become "temporary locals," exploring not only major cities and the usual sites, but out-of-the-way locales that often produce the most authentic, and enjoyable, experiences of a trip.
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    Nature

    Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park.
  • Image
    NOVA: When Whales Could Walk: TVSS: Iconic

    NOVA

    When Whales Could Walk

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Paleontologists uncover a whole new species of whale in a parched valley not far from Cairo.
  • Image
    The Future of Nature: Grasslands: TVSS: Iconic

    The Future of Nature

    Grasslands

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Exploring earth's grasslands, where the biggest animal numbers are found, and how animal life helps to draw down carbon.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    NHK Newsline: TVSS: Banner-L1

    NHK Newsline

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts.
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    BBC News

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.

WETA World


Devoted to telling stories that humanize complex issues, WETA World shares the best of public media in news, documentaries, and informational programming that helps us understand conflicts, movements and cultures.  

Schedule

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    Into the Night: Darkness and Light

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    2 Hours

    Seven personal stories from men and women of various walks of life illustrate the different ways people look at death and mortality.
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    Going Your Way

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    The personal, medical and spiritual issues surrounding end-of-life care and the active role people are taking to ensure their death goes according to their wishes.
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    PBS News Hour

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    The Black Sox Scandal: American Stories

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    A look at why eight members of the Chicago White Sox worked together to throw the 1919 World Series and the events that followed.
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    BBC News

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
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    Story in the Public Square

    Marietje Schaake

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Scholar and former European Parliament member Marietje Schaake talks about how tech companies take on the functions of government, threatening the health of democracies around the world.

WETA PBS Kids


WETA PBS Kids features the best in children's television, all day every day.

Schedule

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    Lyla in the Loop

    Runaway Tarantula; Rainy Day, Indoor Play

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Lyla and Ale make an escape-proof container for her pet tarantula; rain keeps the kids inside, so they recreate park activities indoors.
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    Arthur

    When Rivals Came to Roost; The Longest Eleven Minutes

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Lakewood Elementary students must share their school with rival students whose school gets flooded; the gang doesn't know what to do when the internet goes out.
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    Odd Squad

    Oona and The Oonabots; The Ninja Situation

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    When a strange problem arises, Oona uses the Oonabots to fix it; the agents go undercover to find a missing gadget.
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    Skillsville

    Coach; Salesperson

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Coach Cora helps the Beeples train for a track and field competition; as a toy store salesperson, Dev finds a way to feel calm in order to help the Beeples find toys.
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    Wild Kratts

    Baby Tooth & Kid Musky

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    The Kratt brothers investigate the lives of predators and prey.
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    Wild Kratts

    Mom of a Croc

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Infant crocodiles and their mom.
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    Lyla in the Loop

    Runaway Tarantula; Rainy Day, Indoor Play

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Lyla and Ale make an escape-proof container for her pet tarantula; rain keeps the kids inside, so they recreate park activities indoors.
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    Nature Cat: Nature Cat's Nature Movie Special Extraordinaire

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    Nature Cat and pals realize they've come to the end of their Nature Curiosity List; Sir Galahad gives himself the title of King, moves into a castle and steals pieces of nature to make it look more beautiful.
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    Carl the Collector

    The Gratitude Collection; The Pet Rock Collection

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Carl and Sheldon are on a thank you mission; Carl shows his friends the right way to play with pet rocks.
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    Carl the Collector

    Rhythm Blues; Giving Up the Ship

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Lotta is frustrated learning a new dance, but realizes it is ok to experience music in her own way; Sheldon worries about telling Carl that he doesn't want to play pirates anymore.
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    Carl the Collector

    Twin Sister Hamster Sitters Incorporated; The Sneaker Collection

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Nico and Arugula start a hamster sitter business; Carl is afraid to tell his Mama that his new shoes hurt his feet.
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    Clifford the Big Red Dog

    Coming Soon!; Fire Dog Tucker

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Pablo is disappointed that his favorite author is unable to visit, so the gang puts on a performance to cheer him up; Tucker needs to overcome his fears so he can become an official fire dog.
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    Sesame Street

    The Oct-Dough-pus

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Grover and his octopus friend fill a customers orders while learning that families all over the world make bread in different ways.

NHK World


NHK World-Japan is the international service of Japan’s public media organization. The channel offers a diverse blend of programming featuring hourly live international news from Tokyo and over 30 news bureaus around the world, including New York City; along with programs on culture, food, travel, science, history, technology, and sports plus select dramas with a Japanese and Asian perspective. 

View the NHK World-Japan schedule

Please note: WETA channel livestreams are only available to viewers in the Washington, D.C., metro area.