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Premieres Monday Jan. 1, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Celebrate the New Year with waltzes by Strauss and more performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra led by guest conductor Christian Thielemann. PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville returns to host. -
Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. This episode explores the intersection of play and artistry, featuring Calder Kamin, Lorena Robletto, Roberto Benavidez, Schroeder Cherry, the Cotsen Children's Library, Chris Green, and the Skirball Cultural Center. -
Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. Explore the world of tiny objects and the artists that make them, featuring the International Folk Art Market, Leandro Gomez Quintero, Mark Murphy, Alexander Girard, and Gustave Baumann. -
Friday, March 8, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! The stand-alone special goes behind-the-scenes to share the secrets of the beloved British dramedy DOC MARTIN. From the show's inception to its final days of filming, learn details about Doc and Louisa's love story, the inspirations for the medical cases, and the real-life filming locations through on-set footage and in-depth interviews with the cast and crew. Uncover the fantastic journey for all involved in the production, and the lasting legacy of this series as the cast and crew prepare to say goodbye. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport! Cynthia Erivo, enchanting star of the stage and screen, invites you to ring in the New Year with her magnificent friends Ben Platt and Joaquina Kalukango as they bring their powerful voices and favorite songs to the Kennedy Center stage. -
Sunday, Dec.31, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Enjoy Cuban funk Cimafunk and The Tribe in a must-see hour. The nine-piece powerhouse band makes a thrilling ACL debut with standouts from their soulful album "El Alimento." -
Encore Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV (not in the PBS app). Set in 1922, this is a comedy-drama inspired by the true story of a young Roald Dahl, future author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," as he sets off on an adventure to meet his favorite author, Beatrix Potter (Dawn French, "The Vicar of Dibley"). Their encounter proves to be a life-changing moment for them both. Narrated by John Hannah ("The Mummy") and starring Jessica Hynes (W1A), Rob Brydon ("The Trip") and Nick Mohammed (TED LASSO). -
Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. / Stream now with the PBS App + YouTube. From Italy, the Renaissance spread across Europe, revolutionizing art. We travel to Spain and Portugal where overseas plunder is transformed into lacy architecture and ethereal paintings by El Greco. In bustling Germany and Belgium, new technologies enable Durer's mass-produced engravings, Van Eyck's meticulous oil paintings, Brueghel's peasants at play, and the futuristic visions of Bosch. -
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Japan is probably the United States' closest ally in Asia, but that doesn't mean it's an easy relationship. Ian Bremmer is in Tokyo this week to interview US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel. Guest: Rahm Emanuel, US Ambassador to Japan. -
Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison weeknight-ready Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Milk Gravy. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for disposable utensils, and tasting expert Jack Bishop takes a deep dive into jarred peppers. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of pimento cheese, and Morgan Bolling makes host Bridget Lancaster creamy Pimento Mac and Cheese.
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