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Very British Murder | The New Taste for Blood | Preview
In the first programme, Lucy begins with real-life crime from the first half of the nineteenth century - the Ratcliffe Highway Murders; Mariah Marten and the Red Barn; and the Bermondsey Horror. The season premieres Sunday, February 7 at 7pm.
Miss Scarlet & The Duke
Memento Mori | Episode 4 | Preview
Eliza’s investigation takes her into the spirit world. Airing Sunday, February 7 at 8pm.
All Creatures Great and Small
Episode 5 | Preview
James volunteers to be the official vet at the Darrowby Show. Airing Sunday, February 7 at 9pm.
The Long Song
Episode 2 | Preview
The overseer Robert sparks a rivalry between July and Caroline. Airing Sunday, February 7 at 10pm.
Black History Month Programming
American Experience | Goin’ Back to T-Town | Preview
Hear the extraordinary history of Greenwood, a successful Black community in segregated Tulsa. In a nostalgic celebration of old-fashioned neighborhood life, Black residents of "T-Town" relive their community's remarkable rise and ultimate decline. Airing Monday, February 8 at 9pm.
Black History Month Programming
A Bridge to Justice: The Life of Franklin H. Williams
Civil rights leader, lawyer, diplomat, organizer of the Peace Corps and its first African-American director, UN representative, associate of Thurgood Marshall and first chair of a unique judicial commission dedicated to racial fairness, Franklin Hall Williams was a visionary and trailblazer who devoted his life to the pursuit of civil rights. Airing Monday, February 8 at 10pm.
Black History Month Programming
The Freedom Wall | Preview
The Freedom Wall depicts portraits of 28 notable civil rights in American history, past and present, on a large concrete wall at Michigan Avenue and East Ferry Street in Buffalo, New York. The work is about justice. It is about a long struggle. It is about those who have persevered and those who continue to strive toward equality. Airing Monday, February 8 at 10:30pm.
Finding Your Roots
The Shirts on their Backs | Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the roots of Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni. Airing Tuesday, February 9 at 8pm.
Mikva Democracy is a Verb | Preview
This sweeping story of Chicago politician Abner Mikva chronicles both his rise from an impoverished childhood to an epic career as a legislator in Springfield and Washington, Federal Judge and White House Counsel and how his work is being carried on today by his legacy organization, the Mikva Challenge. Airing Tuesday, February 9 at 9pm.
FRONTLINE
Iraq's Assassins/Covid In Yemen | Preview
How Iranian-backed Shia militias are terrorizing Iraq. Investigating allegations that militias are threatening and killing critics with impunity and targeting US interests. Also, in Yemen, how COVID is worsening the country's humanitarian crisis. Airing Tuesday, February 9 at 10pm.
Nature
Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas | Preview
Witness the wildlife and serene beauty of America’s Wild West. Airing Wednesday, February 10 at 8pm.
NOVA
Beyond the Elements: Indestructible | Preview
Scientists have created virtually indestructible versions of glass, rubber and plastic. But are they too tough? As the environmental impact of the quest for durability becomes clear, scientists look for ways to maintain utility but minimize harm. Airing Wednesday, February 10 at 9pm.
Europe's New Wild
Return of the Titans | Preview
In Europe’s Carpathian mountains and beyond, the continent’s most iconic species thrive. Airing Wednesday, February 10 at 10pm.
Escape to the Chateau Season 2
Christmas at the Chateau | Season 2 Ep. 3
As winter descends on the chateau and Christmas looms, Dick and Angel Strawbridge rush to complete a huge to-do list before the arrival of the family from England. Airing Thursday, February 11 at 8:01 pm.
Vera
Vera | Parent Not Expected | Preview
DCI Vera Stanhope must unravel a tangled web of deceit between two wildly different families when the body of a teenage boy is discovered floating near a Northumberland salmon farm. Airing Thursday, February 11 at 9 pm.
Upstart Crow | Season 1
Go On and I Will Follow | Preview
The day of Will's son Hamnet's Confirmation is approaching and Anne has made sure it's been in Will's diary for months. Airing Thursday, February 11 at 10:30pm.
Chris Tarrant Extreme Railways | Vietnam | Preview
Generally considered one of the most beautiful countries on Earth, Vietnam is home to an extraordinary one thousand mile long railway known in recent times as the Reunification Line. In this episode Chris travels the entire length of the line from Ho Chi Minh City in the south to Hanoi in the north. Airing Friday, February 12 at 8pm.
Soul Legends (My Music) | Preview
Join host Pam Grier in a tribute to the greatest soul hits and performers from the 1970s and 80s. Features classics by The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Bill Withers, The Spinners, Isaac Hayes, Minnie Riperton and more. Airing Friday, February 12 at 9pm.
Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park | Episode 6 | Preview
As Fanny visits her parents, calamity befalls the Bertrams: Henry runs off with Maria, Tom lies sick with fever and abandoned by his friends, and Edmund glimpses Mary's true character. Airing Saturday, February 13 at 8pm.
Agatha Christie's: Poirot Season 2
The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim | Preview
When a wealthy banker disappears on a walk from his country mansion to the village post office, Poirot bets Inspector Japp that he can solve the mystery without leaving his apartment. Airing Saturday, February 13 at 9pm.
Mallorca Files
Mallorca Files | To Kill a Stag | Preview
A groom-to-be is found dead in the swimming pool of a luxury villa. Miranda and Max suspect that it may be the work of a prostitute who stuns her clients and then robs them. Airing Saturday, February 13 at 10pm.

WNED PBS KIDS Channel Family Night
Enjoy family viewing events featuring movie specials of themed programming Friday nights from 7-9pm on the WNED PBS KIDS channel. Join in the fun February 5, 6 & 7 for Celebrating Black Leaders with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum that you can watch the WNED PBS KIDS channel on your computer, tablet, phone and of course, on television.

Coming Soon to Family Night on the WNED PBS KIDS Channel
Celebrating Black Leaders with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum | February 5, 6, 7
On this weekend’s WNED PBS KIDS Family Movie Night we're celebrating Black leaders with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. Xavier, Yadina, and Brad travel back in time to meet leaders such as Harriet Tubman, Jesse Owens, Thurgood Marshall, and more! Find out what happens on #FamilyMovieNight.

Coming in February
Black History Month Programming
American Experience | Voice of Freedom | American Experience
Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years” by maestros in Europe. Airing Monday, February 15 at 9pm.
Black History Month Programming
The Black Church | Extended Trailer
Explore the 400-year-old story of the black church in America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Premiering Tuesday and Wednesday, February 16 and 17 at 9pm.
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Extras/Behind the Scenes from Masterpiece and other Drama Series
All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small Official Trailer
The all-new series starring Nicholas Ralph, Samuel West, and more premieres January 2021!



















The Black Church
Inside Look
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discusses the origins of Black church.










Detroit Public TV i Partnership With WNED PBS
Behind the Scenes | From Broadway to Obscurity
Take a sneak peek to see how the play, From Broadway to Obscurity came together in partnership with Detroit Public Television, Detroit Public Theatre and Chautauqua Theater Company. Airing Monday, October 26 at 8pm on WNED PBS.









