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
Wednesday
May 21
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
Wu Man
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Pipa master Wu Man talks about the origins of the pipa and Silk Road's "American Railroad" project. -
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Finding Your Roots
Larger Than Life
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
Research into the ancestry of singer Lea Salonga and actress Amanda Seyfried reveals relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals. -
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Breaking the Deadlock: A Power Play
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
A panel participates in a hypothetical story around executive power by a pair of fictional, rival U.S. presidents. -
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FRONTLINE
Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
A look into how Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America's lack of preparedness, and how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms. -
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Big Pacific
Violent
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
Creatures of the ocean must deal with violence as a part of life. -
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Antiques Roadshow
Winterthur Museum Hour 3
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
Appraisals include 1820 J.J. Audubon portraits, a Ming Dynasty Xiwangmu figure and Ric Binkley science fiction illustrations, circa 1950. -
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NHK Newsline
Wednesday
May 21
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
Wednesday
May 21
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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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
Duchess Elisabeth of Bavaria, Sissi, prepares to join her older sister in Upper Austria where she is due to announce her engagement. -
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Seaside Hotel
It's been a long, long time
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
Amanda and Frida arrive at the hotel and begin renovating after four years of war. -
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Miss Friman's War
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
Dagmar grieves Ruben as she readies to open the shop; other grocers initiate a boycott. -
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Antiques Roadshow
Aston Hall 1
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
The team visits Aston Hall in Birmingham, where Fiona meets poet Benjamin Zephaniah and inspects Asian treasures inspired by moon landings. -
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Peter White & John Sergeant
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
John Sergeant and Peter White tour the countryside south of the Thames; with the wind in his sails, John gets up to speed on the river in a historic yacht while Peter bats an inning at one of the country's oldest cricket clubs. -
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BBC News
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. -
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As Time Goes By
The Psychotherapist
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Jean irritates her daughter at home and Sandy at the office when she begins bringing work home with her. -
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Amanpour and Company
Wednesday
May 21
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
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. -
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Rick Steves' Europe
Wednesday
May 21
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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Finding Your Roots
Larger Than Life
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
Research into the ancestry of singer Lea Salonga and actress Amanda Seyfried reveals relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals. -
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Breaking the Deadlock: A Power Play
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
A panel participates in a hypothetical story around executive power by a pair of fictional, rival U.S. presidents. -
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FRONTLINE
Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
A look into how Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America's lack of preparedness, and how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms. -
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Amanpour and Company
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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NHK Newsline
Wednesday
May 21
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
Wednesday
May 21
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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NOVA
Ultimate Crash Test: Impact
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
An unprecedented look at a multi-vehicle accident reveals insights about driver behavior and vehicle design that could save lives. -
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Bugs That Rule the World
Lifegivers
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
The colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators -- bees, moths and butterflies. -
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First Peoples
Asia
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
Ancient humans living across Asia when homo sapiens arrived provide genes that helped humans face down extinction. -
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PBS News Hour
Wednesday
May 21
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
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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We Said No! No! A Story of Civil Disobedience
Wednesday
May 21
1 Hour
During World War II, thousands of "disloyal" Japanese Americans are sent to the Tule Lake Segregation Center, the most notorious Japanese concentration camp in America. Those who refuse to say yes to the infamous Loyalty Questionnaire fight for their freedom, their dignity and their families in a country that has forsaken them. -
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BBC News
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world. -
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GZERO World With Ian Bremmer
The Race to Superintelligence
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
The possible consequences of AI systems that rival human intelligence; Daniel Kokotajlo, Executive Director, AI Futures Project.
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
Crack You Up; Power Out Cookout
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
The Loops play fun practical jokes on each other; Loops Lunch moves outside because of a blackout, but it causes many problems. -
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Arthur
Attack of the Turbo Tibbles; D.W. Tricks the Tooth Fairy
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
The Tibbles play rough when when they pretend to have superpowers; D.W. tries to trick the Tooth Fairy into giving her more money. -
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Odd Squad
Oscar of All Trades; Swamps 'N' Gators
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Oscar recalls his early days at Odd Squad; Olive and Otto are trapped inside a board game. -
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Skillsville
Chef; Air Traffic Controller
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Chef Cora thinks about ingredients needed to make food for the hungry Beeples; Dev takes a job as an air traffic controller. -
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Wild Kratts
Fish Out of Water
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
The bros become marooned in the world of the mudskipper, a fish that can walk on land. -
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Wild Kratts
Tenrec Treasure Hunt
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Chris sets up an elaborate treasure hunt centering on a rare group of insectivores. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Crack You Up; Power Out Cookout
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
The Loops play fun practical jokes on each other; Loops Lunch moves outside because of a blackout, but it causes many problems. -
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Nature Cat
Window Worries; The Pinecone Genie
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Brooks the Baltimore oriole flies into Sadie's window; the crew wish there were no more wolves so they can enjoy a day at Mystic Pinecone Park. -
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Molly of Denali
Welcome Home Balto; Snow Jam
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Molly embarks on her own dogsledding adventure when she tries to get a statue installed to honor heroic dog Balto; Molly's basketball team raises money for a basketball tournament. -
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Hero Elementary
Going to Pieces; Forces of Nature
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
When a piece of a statue breaks off, Sparks' Crew must find it before the statue's unveiling ceremony; the crew searches for an invention that Dr. Inventorman buried underground. -
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Cyberchase
The Hacker's Challenge
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Hacker challenges everyone to solve a series of puzzles in under three hours. -
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Let's Go Luna!
Stairway to Art Day; Melvini Madness
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Andy learns about making great art in modest places when he makes a simple repair to the stairs in the family trailer; Carmen gets to know a ranger in the Tijuca Rainforest who appreciates the strength of butterflies. -
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
Too Many Pets; Clifford's on His Own
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Emily Elizabeth opens Clifford and Emily Elizabeth's Awesome Pet Daycare; Clifford is nervous to be alone when Samantha and Emily Elizabeth have their own sleepover. -
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Sesame Street
Our Family Musical
Wednesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Mia writes a musical about her family for a school project; she sings about how special it is to grow up in a family with two different cultures.
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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