The early battle between Black civil rights leaders over the path to secure equality.
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Call the Midwife season 13
Episode 6 | Preview
As the summer ends, the pupil midwives prepare for their final while two little brothers are abandoned at a church. Trixie learns about Matthew's financial woes. Nancy confronts Nurse Crase for her attitude towards the "Raise the Roof" campaign. Watch Sunday, April 21 at 8pm.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
Episode 3 | Preview
Alan allies with the Post Office in the hope his friends can get justice at last. Watch Sunday, April 21 at 9pm.
Alice & Jack
Episode 6 | Preview
Jack and Alice face their greatest obstacle. Can love really overcome anything? Watch Sunday, April 21 at 10pm.
Antiques Roadshow
North Carolina Museum of Art Hour 3 | Preview
Wrap up Roadshow's final hour in Raleigh, NC with finds including a Disney Carrier gouache painting, ca. 1942, a pearl, diamond, & platinum brooch, and a William H. Johnson oil, ca. 1928. Can you guess the top $80,000 to $120,000 treasure? Watch Monday, April 22 at 8pm.
American Experience
Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal | Preview
Revisit the story of the 1970s Love Canal disaster, one of the most notorious environmental and public health disasters in US history. The battle for justice, led mostly by women, created the basis for the landmark federal Superfund program. Watch Monday, April 22 at 9pm.
Finding Your Roots season 10
Forever Young | Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser two actors who found fame when they were young and lived their lives in the limelight, cut off from their roots. Each discovers ancestors who paved the way for their success. Watch Tuesday, April 23 at 8pm.
The Express Way with Dulé Hill | Preview
In California, Dulé Hill connects with three brave artists: a deaf dancer, a gay mariachi, and a senior citizen cabaret troupe. They are each using their art to reclaim their narratives and change the perceptions of their communities. Watch Tuesday, April 23 at 9pm.
Niagara Movement | The Early Battle for Civil Rights
Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights | Preview
The early battle between Black civil rights leaders over the path to secure equality. Watch Tuesday, April 23 at 10pm.
Changing Planet season 3
Coral Special | Preview
Join conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan for a global environmental health check of seven of Earth's bellwether biomes. From the Arctic to the Amazon, these vulnerable habitats are changing, revealing surprising animal behaviors as species adapt. Watch Wednesday, April 24 at 8pm.
A Brief History of the Future
Human | Preview
Ari Wallach investigates the human ability to increase empathy and compassion, what values we are instilling into artificial intelligence technologies, and creating a better world for human life to flourish on this planet. Watch Wednesday, April 24 at 9pm.
NOVA
Making North America: Life | Preview
Discover the surprising intertwined story of life and the landscape in North America-from origins to iconic dinosaurs to giant marine reptiles swimming in an ancient sea that once split the continent in two. Watch Wednesday, April 24 at 10pm.
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service | Preview
Based on real-life stories, follow 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 in the Australian outback. Watch Thursday, April 25 at 8pm.
Midsomer Murders season 22
Happy Families | Preview
DCI Barnaby and DS Winter are called in to investigate the death of Victor Karras, a manufacturer of exclusive board games, who appears to have been poisoned. Guest stars include Rachael Stirling (Detectorists). Watch Thursday, April 25 at 9pm (Part 1) and at 9:53pm (Part 2).
Moone boy
Gershwin's Bucket List | Preview
Martin Moone is a young boy who relies on the help of his imaginary friend Sean to deal with the quandaries of life in a wacky small-town Irish family circa 1990. Watch Thursday, April 25 at 10:32pm.
Wonders of the World I Can't See with Chris McCausland
Petra with Guz Kahn | Preview
Chris and Tom Allen take a trip to Rome, where the pair take on gladiator training and pasta making before Tom tries to convey the majesty of the Colosseum to Chris. Watch Friday, April 26 at 8:01pm.
Eye of the Storm | Preview
In this film we follow James Morrison, widely recognized as one of Britain's finest landscape artists, as he faces his greatest ever challenge. His work hangs in the homes of JK Rowling and the Royal family, as well as in museums, and private collections around the world. But now his eyesight is fading fast, and he has one more major painting to complete. As Morrison reflects on his remarkable artistic journey, from the Glasgow shipyards, to France and the vanishing arctic wilderness, the film becomes a powerful and poignant exploration of what it means to be a landscape painter. Eye of the Storm is also the universal story of a creative mind dealing with the physical frailties that catch up with all of us. Winner of a Scottish BAFTA. Watch Friday, April 26 at 9pm.
Art Happens Here with John Lithgow | Preview
Join actor John Lithgow as he goes back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education. Immersing himself with teachers and students, he explores four disciplines: dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble. Watch Friday, April 26 at 10pm.
A Suitable Boy | Preview
In the aftermath of religious riots, Lata and Kabir's attraction builds to a heartbreaking climax. In Calcutta, she finds herself courted by Amit and Haresh. Romantic gestures from both suitors over the Christmas holidays compound Lata's confusion about her feelings for all her admirers. Meanwhile as the election approaches, Maan accompanies his father on the campaign trail in the countryside. Already a hero after saving Firoz's life, his relationship with Mahesh Kapoor is improving - even if Maan can't shake his longing for Saeeda Bai. Watch Saturday, April 27 at 8pm.
The Diplomat | Preview
Determined to get Colin the justice he deserves, Laura puts herself in danger to uncover the truth. An influencer's stalker follows her to Barcelona, with horrifying consequences. Watch Saturday, April 27 at 9pm.
The Goes Wrong Show
Summer Once Again | Preview
Robert takes over as director following Chris' handling of the Nativity play, and tasks the members to perform a Downton-esque family saga, giving Chris given a small and humiliating role. However, the cast soon regret the leadership change when Robert is forced to redo the play twice to avoid mistakes. Watch Saturday, April 27 at 10pm.
The Goes Wrong Show
The Most Lamentable | Preview
Chris takes back control as director, punishing Robert with a non-speaking role. The company conducts a play by Simon Shakespeare about a medieval prince who seeks to frame his newly-discovered half brother for murdering their father, the king. Unfortunately, Robert tries to upstage Chris and accidents soon knock out the cast one by one until only he is left standing. Watch Saturday, April 27 at 10:30pm.
WNED PBS KIDS Channel Family Night
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 Brand New Cyberchase Episodes | April 27 & 28
Watch, play and learn with your favorite PBS KIDS characters, every weekend! On this weekend’s WNED PBS KIDS Family Movie Night, gather the family for a Saturday or Sunday evening of entertainment with FOUR back-to-back, BRAND NEW episodes of Cyberchase beginning at 7pm! Join the CyberSquad as they try to keep cool during a heatwave, help protect the Dingerville ballfield, clean up pollution caused by Buzz’s birthday plans for Hacker, and dream of setting a new domino record. 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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Coming in April
Call the Midwife season 13
Episode 7 | Preview
Rosalind oversees the care of a teenage mom and uncovers a disturbing truth. Trixie and Matthew struggle with their change in fortune, while Joyce receives an unexpected visitor. Watch Sunday, April 28 at 8pm.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
Episode 4 | Preview
Alan and his friends finally get the chance to battle the Post Office in court. Watch Sunday, April 28 at 9pm.
Guilt | Preview
The epic third and final season premieres on Sunday, April 28 at 10pm.
Antiques Roadshow
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Hour 1 | Preview
Head to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron for treasures that include Fred Rogers postcards, ca. 1968, a 1966 Milton Glaser-signed Bob Dylan poster, and a Tiffany Studios special order tulip lamp, ca. 1915. One find is $150,000 to $375,000. Watch Monday, April 29 at 8pm.
Frank Ferrante's Groucho | Preview
Dubbed "nothing short of masterful" by the Chicago Tribune, FRANK FERRANTE'S GROUCHO is a laughter-filled, theatrical portrait of "America's most gifted funnyman". Written and performed by actor Frank Ferrante, this filmed play with music celebrates the style and spirit of comedian Groucho Marx (1890-1977), whose irreverent humor continues to influence artists today. Watch Monday, April 29 at 9pm.
Mr. Bean | Preview
Loveable buffoon Mr. Bean has the unique talent of turning the most ordinary of situations into moments of excruciating embarrassment. Watch Monday, April 29 at 10:30pm.
Finding Your Roots season 10
Fathers and Sons | Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers. With few clues to guide him, Gates introduces them to ancestors they've never known revealing connections to key moments in history. Watch Tuesday, April 30 at 8pm.
The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Appalachia | Preview
Dulé Hill explores how music can provide solace and healing in Appalachia. Watch Tuesday, April 30 at 9pm.
FRONTLINE
Documenting Police Use of Force | Preview
Investigating deaths after police used tactics like prone restraint and other "less lethal" force. With The Associated Press, drawing on police records, autopsy reports and body cam footage, the most expansive tally of such deaths nationwide. Watch Tuesday, April 30 at 10pm.
Nature
Season of the Osprey | Preview
Birds of prey exist in myriad shapes and sizes. Scores of eagles, hundreds of hawks and countless kites and falcons have all adapted form and behavior to fit diverse habitats. But in all the world, there is only one osprey. Following a single evolutionary path, it has conquered every continent save Antarctica. One bird, one design, unchanged. It is the only truly aquatic raptor, the sole member of its own taxonomic family. This one-hour, blue-chip special brings viewers into the life to this incredible raptor with a depth and intimacy never before attempted. Shot in and around Great Island Marsh, where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound, cameraman Jacob Steinberg has achieved unlimited access to an osprey nest and captured the struggles, failures and triumphs of a single osprey family. Watch Wednesday, May 1 at 8pm.
A Brief History of the Future
Together | Preview
How can we create futures that serve the needs of all people? Watch Wednesday, May 1 at 9pm.
nova
Making North America: Human | Preview
From Ice Age to oil boom, discover the challenges faced and the wealth uncovered as humans take over the continent. How did we turn rocks into riches? And what catastrophic natural disasters could threaten the civilization we've built? Watch Wednesday, May 1 at 10pm.
Midsomer Murders
Scarecrow Murders | Preview
A scarecrow festival to raise church funds takes a grisly turn when dead bodies are found staged like the festival's straw creations. Barnaby's investigation uncovers more going on than a simple competition. Watch Thursday, May 2 at 9pm (Part 1) and 9:49pm (Part 2).
Now Return Us to Normal | Preview
A filmmaker and her diverse classmates confront the trauma brought on by their years at a behavior modification boarding school. Pressing ahead to alleviate her crippling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and shame about her time away at the school, the former high-school ice hockey star asks questions for which there most likely will be no answers attempting to connect the dots of her disjointed memories. In this ultimately healing personal essay, the filmmaker questions what kind of young person deserves this treatment, if any. Through this process, like many with PTSD, she wonders if she will ever be a reliable narrator of her own story and, if not, how much does that matter? Watch Friday, May 3 at 9pm.
Losing Lambert: A Journey Through Survival & Hope | Preview
Kathy O'Hern Fowler, who lost her 16-year-old son to suicide in 1995, spent years struggling with the loss and grief. However, the life-altering experience led her to advocate for other parents who tragically find themselves in the same position. Watch Friday, May 3 at 10:30pm.
My Life Is Murder | Preview
Retired detective Alexa Crowe is intent on one goal-fixing her professional grade, German bread maker. Then her former boss, Kieran, contacts her for help on an unsolved case: a successful businesswoman who plunged to her death from the 19th-floor balcony of a male escort's apartment. Try as she might to resist, Alexa begins to investigate, assisted by young data analyst Madison. Watch Saturday, May 4 at 9pm.
First Look
Call the Midwife
Season 13 | Preview
It's 1969, and Nonnatus House kicks off a new pupil midwife training. Tune in on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 8pm for the Season 13 premiere.
Alice & Jack | Preview
The all-new series premieres Sunday, March 17 at 10pm.
MaryLand on masterpiece
MaryLand | First Look
Watch out for the new three-part series MaryLand, starring Suranne Jones and Eve Best. Sundays at 10pm beginning April 7.
Mr. Bates vs The Post Office | First Look
Learn more about the shocking, true scandal brought to life on-screen in this new series. Sundays at 9pm beginning April 7.
Guilt
Season 3 | First Look
The epic third and final season premieres on Sunday, April 28 at 10pm.
SNEAK PEEK
MASTERPIECE Winter/Spring 2024 Preview
New year, new MASTERPIECE shows, and all-new seasons are ahead in 2024!
Extras/Behind the Scenes from Masterpiece and other Drama Series
All Creatures Great and Small
What's Ahead in Season 4
New characters, new animals, and more touching moments are coming in Season 4!
The American Buffalo
Behind the Scenes | Making The American Buffalo
Ken Burns, Julie Dunfey and Dayton Duncan on creating their latest documentary.
Iconic America
Behind the Scenes
David Rubenstein walks us through his inspiration for creating "Iconic America."