Jennifer Robinson

Encore Encore Saturdays, July 26 - Aug. 16, 2025 from 9 - 11 p.m. on KPBS 2 (Not in the PBS app). Each episode follows DCI Barnaby and his trusty sidekick, DS Jamie Winter, as they endeavor to solve perplexing crimes while also exploring the quirks of this delightful yet deadly county. The duo finds themselves thrust into new weird and wonderful worlds, from doomsday prepping and police retirement villages to artisan bakeries and drag shows.

Premieres Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Saturday, Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV. It’s Christmas 1969, and the funfair and carol concert add color to frosty Poplar. Yet, the festive spirit at Nonnatus House is dampened by the spread of influenza alongside growing fears of an escaped prisoner after a spate of break-ins.

Premieres Monday, Dec.16, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, Dec. 22 at Noon on KPBS TV. Discover the story behind Brenda Lee and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her music, including the classic “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree.” The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and more.

Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! The show puts a modern spin on the 19th Century fairy tale. Strains of Duke Ellington dovetail with the buzz of neon, driven by the heartbeat of Tchaikovsky, blending classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, step and jazz into something special. You could say it is a fusion of modern and classical dance....but it's more! It's a celebration of our multi-cultural community!

Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. The program is filled with musical highlights from award-winning legends, buzzworthy new artists and longtime fan favorites, among them (in order of appearance): Duane Betts, Blind Boys of Alabama, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman, Noah Kahan, Jobi Riccio, Fantastic Negrito, Larkin Poe, Sarah Jarosz, Dwight Yoakam, Shelby Lynne, Sierra Ferrell and Emmylou Harris with Rodney Crowell.

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / stream now with the PBS app. Discover the story of the deadly 1898 race massacre and coup d’état in Wilmington, North Carolina, when white supremacists overthrew the multi-racial government of the state’s largest city through a campaign of violence and intimidation.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Wednesday, April 21 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. We sit down with two powerhouses of talent in the theatre, television, and film scene. Dedrick Weathersby and Tisha Campbell join us to chat about their trials and tribulations in our industry.