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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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. -
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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
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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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
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.
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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
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.
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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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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
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