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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Elinor Wonders Why
Circus Tricks; Stuck in the Mud
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Elinor learns about the importance of bones after she breaks her arm; the kids need to build a craft for the craft show and get inspired by mud. -
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Nature Cat
Window Worries; The Pinecone Genie
Monday
Apr 28
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
The Off-Trail Tale; Star Eyes
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Molly and Tooey get lost in the wilderness while gathering firewood; Molly uses a constellation to find her way to Grandpa's friends cabin. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Willard Wigan; I Am Maria Sibylla Merian
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Willard Wigan shows Yadina that slowing down can help her make friendship bracelets more carefully; Maria Sibylla Merian shows Brad that he can have fun while waiting for flowers to grow. -
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Alma's Way
Big Kid Hangout; Little Brother Loan
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Alma wants to hang out with Eddie's friends, but doesn't like it when she starts to feel like a little kid; Junior becomes everyone's pretend little brother. -
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One Voice: The Songs We Share
The Sacred
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Music once only performed in church is adapted by artists such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Aretha Franklin, who share it with new audiences. -
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Great Performances
Now Hear This: Rachmaninoff Reborn
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
At the age of 44, Rachmaninoff changes careers, embracing modern technology and reinventing himself as a modern American artist. -
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Amanpour and Company
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News The Context
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day, along with news-making interviews and analysis from BBC correspondents around the globe. -
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BBC News America
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
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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Grantchester
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Will and Leonard witness a deadly hit-and-run in Grantchester; Geordie traces the car to a pair of decidedly dysfunctional brothers, whose house lies far off the beaten path; Will and Geordie both struggle as unwelcome guests look set to stay. -
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Call the Midwife
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Nurse Crane is shocked when her fitness comes into question; Trixie cares for a Hindu mother and her newborn twins; a gastroenteritis outbreak is declared at the maternity home. -
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The Good Karma Hospital
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
The team is on high alert after a building collapses in Barco; Ram looks after a patient whose husband is missing. -
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Marie Antoinette
The Slap
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she's forced to leave Vienna to marry the Dauphin, the heir to the French throne; she must produce a Bourbon heir to secure the alliance between France and Austria. -
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Atlantic Crossing
The Attack
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
A year after visiting U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, Norwegian Crown Princess Martha and her husband, Prince Olav, must flee the Nazi invasion of their country. -
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BBC News The Context
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day, along with news-making interviews and analysis from BBC correspondents around the globe. -
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BBC News America
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda. -
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Still Open All Hours
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Granville decides he needs to increase his advertising footprint, but his grand scheme wreaks havoc. -
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As Time Goes By
White Hunter
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Lionel is nervous about the photo shoot for the cover of his new book.
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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America's Test Kitchen
Savory Pies
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Cast iron chicken pot pie; the absorptive power of eggplant; fisherman's pie. -
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Cook's Country
Italian Food From Philly
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Philadelphia pork sandwiches; the origins of Philly tomato pie. -
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Pati's Mexican Table
Isla Mujeres Inspired
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Sampling the local delicacy of Isla Mujeres -- tikin xic, fish marinated in a red sauce diluted with sour orange juice and spices wrapped in banana leaves. -
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This Old House
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
This Emmy-winning home-improvement series takes the mystery and fright factors out of remodeling and carpentry chores. -
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Great Performances
Now Hear This: Rachmaninoff Reborn
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
At the age of 44, Rachmaninoff changes careers, embracing modern technology and reinventing himself as a modern American artist. -
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International Jazz Day From Morocco
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
A worldwide celebration that features jazz, blues and Afrobeat collaborations from Tangier, Morocco; host Jeremy Irons. -
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Firing Line
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses the perils of isolationism, the need for the U.S. to stand by Ukraine, her assessment of the war in Gaza, and putting pressure on Iran and its proxies. -
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DW News
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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NHK Newsline
Monday
Apr 28
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 America
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda. -
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PBS News Hour
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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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Amanpour and Company
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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The Whitney Reynolds Show
The Switch Up
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Strata Commercial CEO Tesina Painter; Laura Orrico; Tara Johnson of Hope House. -
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The Open Mind
A Memory of Political Violence
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Robert Pape, founder of Chicago Project on Security & Threats, talks about the January 6th pardons and legacy. -
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The Molecule That Made Us
Pulse
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
How water arrived on Earth, and how it became the essential force behind all life -- from dragonflies to humans. -
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The Molecule That Made Us
Civilizations
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
How water may have driven the evolution of man and created the earliest civilizations; whether the Earth's water supplies can guarantee the future of humans. -
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The Molecule That Made Us
Crisis
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Earth's changing water cycle, and the globalized movement toward water for profit, forces changes across the globe with regard to people's reliance on water. -
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DW News
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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BBC News America
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda. -
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France 24
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Live feed from leading 24/7 international news and current affairs channel based in Paris, providing key information to understand ever-more complex global events through in-depth analysis and an international lens. -
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NHK Newsline
Monday
Apr 28
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.
WETA PBS Kids
WETA PBS Kids features the best in children's television, all day every day.
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Donkey Hodie
Quick Quack Pack; Find a Way to Fix It
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Duck wants to fly with the bigger birds; Donkey loses Bob Dog's favorite toy. -
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Donkey Hodie
Piano Problem; Bongo-lympics
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Donkey and Panda deliver Grampy's piano to him after it was sent to Donkey's windmill by mistake; Panda wants to win the Bongo-lympics. -
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Elinor Wonders Why
Circus Tricks; Stuck in the Mud
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Elinor learns about the importance of bones after she breaks her arm; the kids need to build a craft for the craft show and get inspired by mud. -
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Rosie's Rules
The Ice Pop Truck; Rosie's Dollar Dilemma
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Rosie wants an ice pop from the Ice Pop Truck but she must come up with an extra dollar to buy it; Rosie can't decide what to buy at the mercado. -
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Rosie's Rules
Rosie in the City; Rosie in the Country
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Rosie, Javi and Papa go on an adventure when Javi's dragon gets lost in the city; Rosie looks for blue bonnets in the country. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am James Braidwood; I Am Queen Lili'uokalani
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
James Braidwood explains to Brad that being prepared can help him stay calm when he is feeling nervous; Xavier and Yadina learn that being responsible can involve making hard choices. -
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Alma's Way
Big Kid Hangout; Little Brother Loan
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Alma wants to hang out with Eddie's friends, but doesn't like it when she starts to feel like a little kid; Junior becomes everyone's pretend little brother. -
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Alma's Way
Alma Wings It; The Grandparent Trap
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Alma gets jealous when Rafia and Lucas talk about their fun playdate; conflicting opinions influence whether Alma wants to see a new movie. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Lyla Gets a Grip; Rappin' Riddles
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing; a riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors. -
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Wild Kratts: Activate Kid Power
Monday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Creature power capacity fails when the Wild Kratts receive an overload of calls for creature rescues. -
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Skillsville
Sound Effects Artist; City Planner
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Dev works on a movie as a sound effects artist; Cora becomes a city planner to create a new area in Skillsville that everyone can enjoy. -
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Wild Kratts
Adapto the Coyote
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
The Wild Kratts travel to different habitats to find out why the coyote is so adaptable. -
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Wild Kratts
The Blue and the Gray
Monday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
A power suit malfunction turns Martin into an oak tree.
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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