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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Lucy Worsley turns detective to uncover how Agatha Christie developed her ingenious talent for murder. She delves into Agatha’s haunted childhood, knowledge of poisons, and wartime trauma. And she discovers that Christie kept much hidden from view. -
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + YouTube. Rick explores how new technologies and social progress spawned a variety of artistic styles during the 1800s: freedom-loving and soul-stirring romanticism, the gauzy art of the prosperous Belle Epoque, light-chasing impressionism, and sensuous art nouveau. Then, Rick careens through Europe’s tumultuous 20th century, with rule-breaking art as exciting as the times. -
Premieres Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at 8 p.m. o KPBS 2 / PBS App + Encore Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS presents selected performances from the 22nd Annual Americana Awards and Honors, recorded live in Nashville. -
Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV and 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 and Sunday, Dec. 24 at 5:30 a.m. on KPBS TV (Not available in the PBS App). Join the world's best-selling soprano for her first-ever Christmas special. Breathing new life into holiday classics and festive fan favorites of the season, Sarah is joined by guests Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aled Jones and choir Gregorian. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Saturday, Dec. 9 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV and Sunday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Celebrate the late legendary songwriter in a stunning 2015 tribute at London's Royal Festival Hall. The concert captures the magic of Bacharach's timeless classics with live performances from a stellar lineup of artists. -
Broadcasts begin Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 at 11 a.m. through Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. on CREATE. Hosted by lifestyle expert Sira Williams, this special explores the tradition of Kwanzaa, focusing on the final feast that concludes the annual celebration. The half-hour program explores the history, principles, and symbols of Kwanzaa while celebrating the culinary traditions of West Africa. -
Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encores Sunday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 and Monday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Thrill to the electrifying experience of an important moment in music history when Santana took the stage at the US Festival in San Bernardino, California, in 1982. Featuring the hits “Black Magic Woman,” Gypsy Queen,” and “Oye Como Va.” -
Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. on KPBS 2. This concert was recorded at Macon, Georgia’s historic Grand Opera House and Capricorn Sound Studios. Conducted by Ward Stare, the program features three of Georgia’s most well-known musicians: R.E.M. founding member and Macon native Mike Mills; former Allman Brothers Band member and current Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell; and internationally renowned violin soloist and Macon native Robert McDuffie. The program includes songs from Otis Redding, Ray Charles, the Allman Brothers Band, R.E.M., Outkast, the B-52s, and Brook Benton. -
Stream now with the PBS App. For over 30 years, 3-time GRAMMY winner Bill Miller’s music has amplified the whispers of Native peoples’ hearts. Miller’s Mohican name is Fush-Ya Heay Aka (meaning "bird song"), and his songs have been deeply spiritual, exploring his Christian faith in his indigenous language while bridging cultures around the world with his signature sound. -
Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 at 5 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Pain psychologist and author Rachel Zoffness talks about chronic pain and how it affects individuals and society. She addresses the annual 635 billion dollars cost of pain, whether that’s through lost work, productivity, disability or healthcare expenses. She also discusses how pain is not only directly correlated to physicality but influenced by emotions, behaviors, social factors and more.
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