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
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. -
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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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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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Craft in America
East
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
The intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the U.S.; featuring M&S Schmalberg, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere and Helena Hernmarck. -
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Craft in America
West
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
Celebrating the continuum of heritage and the handmade; featuring Graham Ebner, the Institute of American Indian Arts, Poakalani Quilters, Hokule'a, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Kawika Lum-Nelmida, the Bishop Museum, Cary Schwarz and Jeff Minor. -
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The Great American Recipe
A Celebration of Flavors
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
The home cooks serve up their most cherished dish from a special event and their best family-style holiday meal. -
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Antiques Roadshow
Vintage San Antonio Hour 2
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
Programs from the 1904-1905 World Series; Dr. Seuss lunch box art circa 1970; Oscar Heyman jewelry circa 1955. -
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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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Firing Line
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Filmmaker Rob Reiner talks about his political activism, concerns about threats to American institutions and the health and future of American democracy.
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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All Creatures Great and Small
Glass Half Full
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
A broken-down car forces Siegfried and Tristan to renegotiate their relationship. -
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Around the World in 80 Days
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
Fogg and Passepartout hire a camel driver to cross the desert so they can meet their connection in Aden. -
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Margaret: The Rebel Princess
Castaway
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
The early married life of Princess Margaret and her husband Anthony Armstrong-Jones in the 1960s, as major social changes take place in Britain. -
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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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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
James Bolam and Susan Jameson
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
It's a battle between celebrity acting couple James Bolam and Susan Jameson; James finds out the secrets of a 170-year-old brewing tradition and bird lover Susan gets up close and personal with a unique Dodo collection. -
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Still Open All Hours
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Granville surprises Kath when he claims to have a way of matching the right product with the right customer; Madge and Mavis are off to a wedding, and Granville is concerned that Mavis might attract new admirers. -
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Still Open All Hours
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
It's a day full of bad surprises for Granville when the till becomes unwell, Leroy buys an ice cream van and the Black Widow finds him overheating in a tight spot; Eric and Cyril decide to show some macho spirit and get back in the saddle. -
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Ireland With Michael
To the Waters & the Wild
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Traveling along the Wild Atlantic Way, stops include Killybegs and Glencolmcille Folk Village; Byrne Brothers; a surfing lesson on Strandhill Beach; seaweed bath. -
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Have Guitar Will Travel World
Wales & the Soul of the Red Dragon
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
A musical quest in search of the soul of North Wales leads to a land of dragons and druids, jam sessions and jazz guitars.
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
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. -
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Rick Steves' Europe
North England's Lake District and Durham
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Hiking through the Cumbria Lake District; cricket; hiking Hadrian's Wall; Durham Cathedral. -
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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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Firing Line
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Filmmaker Rob Reiner talks about his political activism, concerns about threats to American institutions and the health and future of American democracy. -
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Craft in America
East
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
The intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the U.S.; featuring M&S Schmalberg, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere and Helena Hernmarck. -
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Craft in America
West
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
Celebrating the continuum of heritage and the handmade; featuring Graham Ebner, the Institute of American Indian Arts, Poakalani Quilters, Hokule'a, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Kawika Lum-Nelmida, the Bishop Museum, Cary Schwarz and Jeff Minor. -
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Amanpour and Company
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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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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Firing Line
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Filmmaker Rob Reiner talks about his political activism, concerns about threats to American institutions and the health and future of American democracy.
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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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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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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Amanpour and Company
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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Ancient Skies
Finding the Center
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
Tracking major changes in scientific understanding about Earth, from flat Earth legends to Galileo's telescope. -
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The Whitney Reynolds Show
The Journey
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
A sentimental piece of jewelry brings two grieving strangers together; the woman known to the world as the "Napalm girl" explains how she overcame internal and external wounds from the Vietnam War; how an NBA player made his way onto the court. -
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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.
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
Moon Rock Cove; Rainbow Collection
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Liana and Louisa compete to see who is more outdoorsy; the Loops are bored on their camping trip until Lyla suggests a scavenger hunt. -
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Weather Hunters
No Snow Snow Day
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
The Hunters head to a nearby mountain to learn about snow. -
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Weather Hunters
Cold Snap
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
The Hunters learn how temperatures can affect outdoor plants and gardens. -
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Weather Hunters
Through Rain, Sun, Snow or Hail
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Benny becomes enamored with the mail carrier, and wonders how she delivers the mail in different weather conditions. -
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Wild Kratts
Polar Bears Don't Dance
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
While snowboarding across the Arctic tundra, the Kratt brothers discover a mother polar bear and her young cub who are enemies, but when Zach kidnaps their calf and cub they all come to the rescue. -
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Weather Hunters
Christmas in Africa
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, and Corky wonders if she can have a fun Christmas without snow. -
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Lyla in the Loop
When We Met Stu
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Lyla and her family must figure out a way to get Stu back home when he gets lost delivering cookies. -
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Wild Kratts
Snow Runners
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Martin and Chris search for hispid hares in a wintery North American forest. -
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Wild Kratts
Under Frozen Pond
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
The Wild Kratts discover how pond animals survive during winter. -
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Wild Kratts
Mystery of the North Pole Penguins?
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
The Wild Kratts help stranded penguins in the Arctic. -
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Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas
Saturday
Dec 20
1 Hour
The Wild Kratts are on a rescue mission when they find out their favorite creatures are disappearing all around the world. -
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Shadow Play; Play Ball
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Nick is startled by a shadow during a sleepover in the treehouse; Nick and Sally go to Ballaballo, where they learn about how balls are made. -
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Dinosaur Train
Dinosaurs in the Snow; Cretaceous Conifers
Saturday
Dec 20
30 Minutes
Buddy and his family go to the North Pole, where the kids play in the snow and slide on a frozen pond; evergreen trees.
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.
Please note: WETA channel livestreams are only available to viewers in the Washington, D.C., metro area.