Enjoy a sampling of our WETA Extras series below. These on-air vignettes are produced by WETA Television and provide a local perspecive on PBS programs or focus on interesting stories in the Washington area.
WETA Extras video segments are broadcast periodically on TV 26. You can also watch them online anytime. The videos below are a sampler of some of the topics and features covered by this series. For a full list of WETA Extras, visit our video portal here.
Ken Burns shares his thoughts on his partnership with WETA.
Ken Burn’s newest film chronicles the history of a truly unique American artform.
Washington's landscape has changed but you can still see markers of the Italian influence.
Discover the family story behind one of the area's most beloved Italian shops.
Local residents find out if their antiques are valuable collectibles or just curiosities.
WETA catches up withAntiques Roadshow host Mark Walberg.
Antiques Roadshow cameras capture tales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains and long-lost items salvaged from attics and basements, while experts reveal the fascinating truths about these finds.
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History's most famous composers were as different from one another as any of their compositions, but which do you most closely resemble?
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This new animated preschool series follows the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures and learn foundational math concepts and skills.
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Local writer Kim O'Connell discusses her unique family history as the daughter of an American serviceman father and a Vietnamese mother.
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WETA Magazine features TV schedules and highlights as well as updates about Classical WETA 90.9 FM programs.
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