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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PBS News Hour
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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Bloomberg Wall Street Week
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
A weekly program telling the stories of capitalism from around the world, David Westin in New York hosts. -
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This Old House
Asheville: Boulder Dash
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Mauro helps Paula stain her front door; Jenn meets with the North Asheville landscaper who is using boulders to make a new retaining wall and steps; Kevin helps project manager Noah install an interior door. -
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Ask This Old House
Seabees; Paint Galvanized Railing
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Visiting a U.S. Navy Seabees base; different types of trailer hitches; repainting a galvanized stair railing. -
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Get Out of Town
Williamsburg, VA
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Rick Steves' Europe
Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
A look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome; ancient ritual of the Turkish bath; the Blue Mosque; the grand Hagia Sophia; Spice Market; exploring Topkapi Palace. -
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America's Test Kitchen
The Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Shrimp cocktail; expensive gadgets that are worth the price; beef tenderloin with harissa rub and cilantro-mint relish. -
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Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations
Greek Fest
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Grilled shrimp gyros with herbed yogurt spread; dolmades; Greek lentil salad.
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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Have Guitar Will Travel World
Ireland & the Sound of Independence
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Seeking a deeper meaning behind Irish ballads in Dublin Bay; Des Geraghty explains the relationship between music and social reform; uilleann piper Gay McKeon. -
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As Time Goes By
Broadcast Plan
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
The rewrite of his script bothers Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) so much that he refuses to attend the American premiere. -
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As Time Goes By
At Death's Door
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
When Jean's sister in law, Penny, has to go to the hospital she thinks that things are worse than they are and makes a big fuss. -
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Rick Steves' Europe
South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Waterford's crystal factory; the Kennedy family homestead; Dunbrody famine ship; Kinsale's star-shaped fortresses. -
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Great Performances
Nutcracker From English National
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The English National Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" features more than 100 dancers and musicians. -
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Antiques Roadshow
Belmont House 1
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
On the beautiful grounds of Belmont House in Kent, Fiona summons the crowds in style with the help of a 14th-century instrument, the Moot Horn; Fiona also meets comedian Michael McIntyre amidst an elaborate Roadshow prank for his Saturday Night Show. -
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Brian and Maggie
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
A former labor MP becomes a TV host for a major political show, leading to an unexpected bond with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
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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PBS News Hour
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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Relish
Somali Sambusa and Nepali Momos
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Many hands from two communities gather to create delicious Somali Sambusas and Nepali Momos. -
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tasteMAKERS
Adam Puchta Winery
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Parker Puchta of Adam Puchta Winery in Missouri, the oldest, continuously-owned family farmed winery in the U.S. -
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People of the North
Fosnavag: The Heart of the Herring Coast
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
A look at life along Norway's rugged coast includes fishing traditions in Fosnavag and Norway's herring fisheries. -
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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Flatbreads 101
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Different variations of flatbread; Turkish pide breads; quick and easy yogurt flatbreads with flavored butter; potato-stuffed naan. -
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Get Out of Town
Williamsburg, VA
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Ask This Old House
Planting Arborvitaes, Storage Rack
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Lee helps a homeowner plant a row of arborvitae trees for a privacy border; Mark breaks down the various tools that can be found in the average fireplace set; Tom and Kevin demonstrate how to build a storage rack for container totes using 2x4s. -
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The Chavis Chronicles
Dr. Charles Asher Small
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Dr. Charles Asher Small, founding director and president of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, examines the global rise of antisemitism. -
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The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
Covered Bridge Oval
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
A frozen stream sits under a covered bridge.
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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To The Contrary
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S. -
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Jonathan Karl, ABC News; Franklin Foer, The Atlantic; Ashley Parker, The Atlantic. -
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Earth's Sacred Wonders
Visions of the Divine
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, an orthodox Christian must deliver a holy flame into the hands of his bishop; at the Boudhanath in Nepal, a Buddhist painter battles the elements in honor of Buddha's birthday. -
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Dante: Inferno to Paradise
Part One: The Inferno
Saturday
Dec 20
2 Hours
Exploring the early years of Italian poet Dante Alighieri and his decision to begin "The Divine Comedy" in 1306. -
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Consuelo Mack WealthTrack
Market Moving Megatrends
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Influential strategist Ed Yardeni identifies the megatrends that will continue to drive the economy and markets higher. -
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The Whitney Reynolds Show
Blended Families
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Exploring the bonds of blended families and the stories that created lasting love and legacy; embryo adoption.
WETA PBS Kids
WETA PBS Kids features the best in children's television, all day every day.
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Pinkalicious & Peterrific
Gingerbread House; Christmas Tree Trouble
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Pinkalicious and Peterrific build a gingerbread house, but pieces of the house start to go missing; the Pinkerton family tries to get their Christmas spirit back after their ornaments break. -
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Peg + Cat
The Sam Problem; Mac the Fork
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Jesse is afraid that if his mom gets married, she will love him less; sweet treats are being swiped. -
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Sesame Street
Shabbat Shalom!
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
After a water leak in their apartment, Charlie and her family prepare their special Shabbat dinner in the arbor with their friends Elmo, Alan, Big Bird and Tamir; they learn how to make challah bread and set a traditional Shabbat table. -
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Milo
Milo the Dentist
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
When Milo, Lofty and Lark take care of Horatio's dentist surgery, they love making sure no one leaves without a dazzling smile. -
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Work It Out Wombats!
Survey Says; Lost and Found Patrol
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Mr. E has a lot of ping-pong balls and the survey says that he should sell the purple ones; Super's lost her glasses and the Lost and Found Patrol try to find them. -
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Work It Out Wombats!
Zadie's Horrible Haircut; A Day Out With Babby
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Zadie must face her fear and go to the barber for a haircut; Malik discovers smart devices have limitations. -
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel's Surprising Day; Daniel Makes a Surprise
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Daniel goes on a walk with his family and finds all kinds of surprises; Daniel surprises Jodi with a heart-shaped rock. -
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel Gets a Cold; Mom Tiger Is Sick
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Daniel isn't feeling well and is forced to miss Prince Wednesday's birthday party; Dad and Daniel help out when Mom Tiger gets sick. -
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Carl the Collector
The Puffball Collection; The Bottle Cap Collection
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship, but the noise on stage becomes too much for her and she leaves; Carl forgets his bottle cap collection at his dad's house. -
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Curious George
Ski Monkey; George the Grocer
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
When a blizzard covers the country house in snow, George has fun skiing, snowshoeing and sledding; George starts work at a grocery store.
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
FNX
FNX | First Nations Experience is the first and only national broadcast television network in the United States exclusively devoted to Native American and World Indigenous content. Through Native-produced and themed documentaries, dramatic series, nature, cooking, gardening, children's and arts programming, FNX strives to accurately illustrate the lives and cultures of Native people around the world.
View the FNX schedule.
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