TV Highlights

Premieres Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Uncover the true story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history. The Post Office wrongfully blamed hundreds of Subpostmasters for theft and fraud due to errors in its own computer system – something it denied for years.

Premieres Monday, April 29, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Head to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron for treasures that include Fred Rogers postcards, ca. 1968, a 1966 Milton Glaser-signed Bob Dylan poster, and a Tiffany Studios special order tulip lamp, ca. 1915. One find is $150,000 to $375,000.

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. We travel to Colombia for a delicious lesson in empanadas. Back in the kitchen, Christopher Kimball and Bianca Borges recreate these meat-and-potato-filled delicacies, complete with a deeply golden and extra-crisp crust. Next, Josh Mamaclay prepares deliciously rich Braised Chicken with Coconut and Plantain. To finish, Lynn Clark makes our adaptation of Colombian Potato Soup with Chicken, Corn and Capers.

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Thursday, May 2 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Antoinette Johnson makes host Bridget Lancaster Jamaican Stew Peas with Spinners. Gadget critics Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus give tips on how to repair and maintain kitchen gear. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Julia Collin Davison Jamaican Pepper Steak.

Fridays at 8 p.m. and Encore Sundays at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. This Week: Foreign Funding Fallout and College Campus Chaos: President Joe Biden announced that critical weapons are being rushed to Ukraine after signing into law a $95 billion military aid package, which includes funding for Israel, Taiwan, and other foreign allies. This marks the end to the long-drawn-out fight on Capitol Hill over foreign funding, but the question remains: what will be the political ramifications for President Biden and Speaker Mike Johnson?

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Thursday, May 9 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Carmen Dongo makes host Julia Collin Davison Chraime. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about bitter herbs on the Passover seder plate and equipment expert Adam Ried reviews copper skillets. Test cook Keith Dresser makes Julia Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Chips and Almonds.

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Wednesday, May 8 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. The City of Roses proves true to its name after a visit to Portland's International Rose Test Garden. The city cultivates American-made crafts, as Samantha discovers at Steelport Knives, Freeland Distillery, and Orox Leather. An inspiring trip down the Tualatin River shows off the region's beautiful scenery, and the visit wraps up at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.

Coming Soon! Premieres Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Thursday, May 2 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 Investigating deaths after police used tactics like prone restraint and other "less lethal" force. With The Associated Press, drawing on police records, autopsy reports and body cam footage, the most expansive tally of such deaths nationwide.

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Celebrate the American legend’s enthralling 1976 performance at the Sydney Sports Stadium. The culmination of his Australia and New Zealand tour, the concert marked his comeback to the stage after a four-year sabbatical from live performance.

Premieres Friday, April 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS2 / PBS App + Encore Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2. Virtuosos eventually become maestros. Host Scott Yoo looks back on the unexpected careers of cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan, and violinist Lynn Chang. Scott learns their guiding principles in life and friendship.