Jennifer Robinson

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.

Encore Fridays, Jan. 17 and 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, Jan. 19 and 26 at 11 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! This is a two-part, four-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon that explores the life and work of the 15th century polymath. Set against the rich and dynamic backdrop of Renaissance Italy, the film brings the artist’s towering achievements to life through his prolific personal notebooks, primary and secondary accounts of his life, and on-camera interviews with modern scholars, artists, engineers, inventors, and admirers.

Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Celebrate 30 years of musical holiday magic and 40 years of groundbreaking “Fresh Aire” compositions with this milestone special from the American group known for blending classical music and rock. Includes interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.

Fridays, June 20 - Aug. 1, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream Seasons 1 and 2 now with KPBS Passport! This series tells the story of junior doctor, Ruby Walker, who arrives in India looking for a job and a distraction from her heartbreak. She anticipates the sunshine, the palm trees and picture-perfect beaches. What she doesn't expect are the realities of work, life and even love at an under-resourced and over-worked cottage hospital.

Thursdays, July 10 and 17, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream Seasons 1-9 now with KPBS Passport! Combining historical accuracy with compelling mysteries, this award-winning British series is what the Wall Street Journal calls “a triumph from start to finish.” Michael Kitchen stars as Christopher Foyle, a man of few words and rock-solid convictions.

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Donald Trump will reassume the presidency (the first to do so since Grover Cleveland) with fewer guardrails than in 2016. What will he do, how will the media cover him, and how can the Democrats get in his way? Guests: The Wall Street Journal's Molly Ball and Vanderbilt's Nicole Hemmer.

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.