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GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS IN CONCERT includes a stunning blend of traditional chants and contemporary music compiled from the Gregorian concert DVDs. This high-quality production features spectacular lighting and sound, and music - as history proves - that does not go out of style. Watch Sunday, September 8 at 7pm.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman return as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the acclaimed modern retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic stories. But now our heroes are in 1890s London solving crimes and battling diabolical villains. Let me know if you're missing anything else. Watch Sunday, September 8 at 8:30pm.
Explore the acclaimed filmmaker's more recent work in new interviews with Burns and his colleagues. Featuring excerpts from Country Music, Muhammad Ali, Benjamin Franklin, The U.S. and the Holocaust, The American Buffalo, The Vietnam War and others. Watch Sunday, September 8 at 10:30pm.
Narrated by the late Ossie Davis, this a fantasy trip through the magic of Christmas. A runaway little girl decides to return to her family after she enters a rundown theater for shelter and encounters an old caretaker (Davis), who guides her on her journey. The caretaker brings the theater to life through various musical performances by singers Jewel, Michael Crawford and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Watch Monday, September 9 at 8pm.
Joe Bonamassa made his highly anticipated live debut at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, accompanied by a stellar ensemble of 40 orchestra members. Watch Monday, September 9 at 9:30pm.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the privileged lineages that claim actor Glenn Close and director John Waters as descendants, introducing ancestors who are as bold and independent as they are. Watch Tuesday, September 10 at 8pm.
PBS News Special: The ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast
Simulcast of The ABC News Presidential Debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, followed by PBS News special coverage co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, with reporting from White House correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez and Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins, and expert analysis from additional guests.
From the heart of war-torn Ukraine, stories of survival, love, and resilience emerge beyond the battles. Witness an extraordinary view into the effects of war on animals, and the humans who help them. Directed by Ukrainian YouTuber Anton Ptushkin. Watch Wednesday, September 11 at 8pm.
Jupiter's massive gravitational force has made it a wrecking ball and a protector of Earth. Watch Wednesday, September 11 at 9:30pm.
Julia McKenzie brilliantly portrays the iconic Miss Marple as she astutely investigates a series of crimes, even when the police are reluctant to accept her help. Watch Thursday, September 12 at 8pm.
Jean White is devastated when her husband Rory suffers fatal car accident in France. Her distress grows when she learns Rory has left her nearly penniless, leaving only a cottage in the town of Sainte Victoire. But when she arrives to sell the place, she discovers Rory had been having an affair and valuable ring is missing. Jean begins to suspect foul play. Watch Thursday, September 12 at 9:30pm.
Jean learns from police chief Caron that her ring has been sent away as evidence, and that there is little to do regarding threats from Rory's mistress. A distraction ensues when Jean is asked to look into an elderly woman's mystery dating back to the Nazi occupation of France. Meanwhile, a TV producer excites the locals with a reality show casting call. Watch Thursday, September 12 at 10:15pm.
Martin explores French Polynesia through French baguettes and coral wine, and on a Polynesian outrigger canoe. He swims with sharks, investigates Marlon Brando’s wildlife program, and sails to the remote Marquesas to meet a local horse whisperer. Watch Friday, September 13 at 8pm.
Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today. Watch Friday, September 13 at 9pm.
A top-secret experiment in biological warfare goes horribly wrong, complicating a murder investigation and threatening the life of Foyle's faithful driver, Sam. Watch Saturday, September 14 at 8pm.
It's Christmas in the Caribbean and Neville's larger-than-life mum, Melanie, is in town. She quickly assimilates herself in with the rest of the team, but she's disheartened to see how down on romance Neville is, given everything he's been through the past two years. Can she instill some festive cheer in her unlucky-in-love son? Elsewhere, a wealthy business owner called Gerry is found dead at the bottom of a ravine. It could just be an accident, but Gerry's ominous last words - 'It's behind you' - suggest something more is going on. And things take an even stranger turn when the team discover that the family's house guest has mysteriously vanished, prompting her fiancé to fly out on a rescue mission. Watch Sunday, September 14 at 9:35pm.
Set in 1922, this comedy-drama was 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. Their encounter proves to be a life-changing moment for them both. Narrated by John Hannah and starring Jessica Hynes, Rob Brydon, and Nick Mohammed. Watch Saturday, September 14 at 10:30pm.
Enjoy family viewing events featuring movie specials of themed programming Saturday and Sunday nights on the WNED PBS KIDS channel. Watch, play and learn with your favorite PBS KIDS characters every Saturday and Sunday from 7pm to 9pm. You can watch the WNED PBS KIDS channel on your computer, tablet, phone and of course, on television.
Coming soon to Family Night on WNED PBS KIDS: it’s a Pinkalicious Movie Marathon | September 14 and 15
Watch, play and learn with your favorite PBS KIDS characters, every weekend! On this weekend’s WNED PBS KIDS Family Night, gather the family for a Saturday or Sunday evening of entertainment. First up at 7pm, it’s Pinkalicious & Peterrific: A Pinkerton Family Vacation. Join the Pinkerton’s as they take a road trip to see all the Pink Wonders of the World! But what happens after they make a wrong turn? Tune in to find out! Then, it’s Pinkalicious: A Pinkaperfect Birthday. Watch Pinkalicious’s birthday wish come true as all of Pinkville turns pink! Find out what happens on #FamilyMovieNight.
You can even make Family Night movie tickets, signs, and snack boxes for the full movie night experience!
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Ridley investigates a jewelry heist that turns into a murder case, working with an undercover source whose cover soon risks being compromised. Ridley checks out the manager of the jewelry company, thinking it could've been an inside job. Watch Sunday, September 15 at 8pm.
Susan is living in Crete, when a couple asks her for help finding their missing daughter, Cecily. They believe her disappearance is connected to a murder that happened at their hotel and an Alan Conway novel that was inspired by the case. Watch Sunday, September 15 at 9pm.
After a whistleblower is murdered, the team must ensure the second whistleblower testifies to take down a criminal empire. Van der Valk is conflicted when he discovers the protection officer is a former flame. Watch Sunday, September 15 at 10pm.
Say Aloha to amazing Season 11 appraisals revisited 14 years later, including 19th-century Hawaiian poi pounders, a Dirk van Erp copper vase and an 1888 Joseph Nawahi oil painting. One is now worth $250, 000-$300,000. Watch Monday, September 16 at 8pm.
Follow the life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco, a life filled with drama, adversity and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Watch Monday, September 16 at 10pm.
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. Watch Tuesday, September 17 at 8pm.
Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors. Watch Tuesday, September 17 at 9pm.
The team begins a six-month expedition following lions, leopards, and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta. A huge wildfire threatens both the team and the big cats. Lions fight intruders, while leopards and cheetahs struggle to secure their next meal. Watch Wednesday, September 18 at 8pm.
Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey. Watch Wednesday, September 18 at 10pm.
Julia McKenzie brilliantly portrays the iconic Miss Marple as she astutely investigates a series of crimes, even when the police are reluctant to accept her help. Watch Thursday, September 19 at 8pm.
Judith and Jeremy's 80s-themed wedding anniversary party takes a gnarly turn when an attendee is discovered dead. Caron asks Jean for her expertise in identifying some of the items found at the crime scene, but what Jean ultimately uncovers goes far beyond antiques. Watch Thursday, September 19 at 9:30pm.
When an elderly man is killed during a home robbery, Caron is confused to discover that only one piece was taken amongst the many art valuables. Meanwhile, Charlie from the pawn shop has been accused of selling forgeries-but she insists they were not fakes when she sold them. Asked for her advice on both matters, Jean starts to realize the crimes could be related. Watch Thursday, September 19 at 10:14pm.
In Vanuatu Martin climbs an active volcano and meets a tribe who worship Prince Philip. In Tonga he meets a third gender leiti and a princess. In Fiji he visits an island singer and a tribe tricked out of their homeland by a British mining company. Watch Friday, September 20 at 8pm.
Travel with acclaimed chef Pati Jinich along the US-Mexico border. Watch back-to-back episodes Friday, September 20 beginning at 9pm.
The death of a woman in a munitions factory becomes linked with the murder of Milner's estranged wife as he falls under suspicion and Foyle strives to clear his name. Guest stars include John Nettleton (Yes, Minister). Watch Saturday, September 21 at 8pm.
After a wealthy businessman's ominous dying words, investigators suspect foul play in his suspicious death at the bottom of a ravine. Strange events unfold as his guest disappears and her fiancé launches a rescue. Watch Saturday, September 21 at 9:35pm.
Meet the members of the Taco Mafia and learn how their youth shaped who they are today. Watch Saturday, September 21 at 10:30pm.
First Look
Bella faces divorce as Cecil, her father and Danioni bring pressure from all sides. Premieres Sunday, July 28 at 8pm.
Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan return in Moonflower Murders, premiering Sunday, September 15 at 9pm.
Mark your calendars - Season 4 premieres on Sunday, September 15 at 10pm!
Leonardo da Vinci explores one of humankind’s most curious and innovative minds. Premieres on WNED PBS on Monday, November 18th at 8pm.
Extras/Behind the Scenes from Masterpiece
Marc Warren and more of the Van der Valk cast tease what's ahead in Season 4.
The cast and creators discuss the political intrigue that drives COBRA.
David Rubenstein walks us through his inspiration for creating "Iconic America."