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Friday, July 15, 2022 at 9 p.m. and Monday, July 18 at 10 p.m. on kPBS 2 / On demand with PBS Video App. Discover the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey whose dances center on the Black American experience with grace, strength and beauty. Featuring previously unheard audio interviews with Ailey, interviews with those close to him and an intimate glimpse into the Ailey studios today. -
Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV + Jan. 16 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. NOVA investigates the hidden scientific secrets of butterflies that reveal them as smarter and more resilient than we ever imagined, and explores how they're inspiring cutting-edge technical innovations. -
Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Thursday, Jan. 13 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. For five decades, Judy Woodruff has delivered exceptional coverage of politics to the American public. In this episode, she reflects on her career highlights, her perspectives on the changing American political landscape, and raising a child with spina bifida. -
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates, Jr. welcomes Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill, two guests who made profound sacrifices for social justice, and helps them discover the ancestors who made sacrifices for them. -
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. Toni Tipton-Martin explores the rich German community in Texas. Featured recipes include Bacon-Wrapped Pork Roast with Peach Sauce, Texas Potato Pancakes, and Easy Homemade Mayonnaise from the Recipe Box. Plus top pick for graters. -
Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. Learn from the rich tradition of Venice's cucina povera to prepare rustic, yet vibrant dishes. Featured recipes include: Venetian Rice and Peas (Risi e Bisi), Polenta with Shrimp and Tomatoes, and Venetian Cornmeal and Currant Cookies studded with liqueur-soaked fruit. -
Stream Seasons 1 - 2 now with KPBS Passport + Encore begins Fridays, May 10 - June 28, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Based on remarkable real-life stories, this gripping drama series follows the modern-day heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service as they navigate private lives as turbulent and profound as the heart-stopping emergencies they attend to across some of the most beautiful and inhospitable places in the Australian outback. -
Premieres Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Wonderful treasures are unveiled at Wadsworth Mansion, including an Elizabeth Peyton portrait oil, ca. 1987, a 2004 Tony Soprano tracksuit & script and a Corvette Stingray signed by Paul Newman. Which wonder is worth $200,000? -
Premieres Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Early on, singer-songwriter David Gray and writer Aleksandar Hemon struggled to be heard at home. But when they found acceptance abroad, their own countries-and the world-soon caught up. -
New Season Premiere Sundays, Jan. 9 - Feb. 13, 2022 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Tuesdays, Jan. 11 - Feb. 15 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. 1900s Vienna is a hotbed of philosophy, science and art. Dr. Max Liebermann’s extraordinary skills of perception and Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt’s determination lead them to some of the city’s most mysterious and deadly cases.
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