PBS America
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PBS America is a television channel available in Switzerland that primarily airs documentary and factual programming. Its schedule typically includes content focused on history, science, nature, and current affairs, drawing from the broader PBS library of non-fiction series and specials. The channel does not broadcast live news or sports, and its programming is presented in English. Viewers in Switzerland can access the channel through select cable and satellite platforms, with a focus on educational and cultural material rather than entertainment or children’s shows.
Program
01:00 - 02:10
Titans of the Cold War
Changing of the Guard
New leaders Khrushchev and Eisenhower come to power and navigate Cold War tensions. Their complex ties reveal a fragile peace, leading to the U-2 incident and a diplomatic breakdown.
02:10 - 03:00
Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
So Near, So Far
Paul travels by puffer to explore a little known string of islands just off the west coast by Oban. First landfall is the Island of Kerrera, which Paul discovers played a hugely important role during the Second World War.
03:00 - 07:00
Teleshopping
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
07:00 - 09:00
Teleshopping
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
09:00 - 09:40
Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
Keeping It All Together
Paul Murton visits North Ronaldsay, the most northerly of the Orkneys. From here, he island hops to Papa Stronsay, now populated by an order of Monks, before visiting the most southerly of the Orkneys: the island of Stroma in the Pentland Firth.
09:40 - 10:45
Lost World of Angkor Wat
Fight for Survival
The team use drones to explore one of the world's largest ancient water systems. Monsoon floods almost thwart the hunt for a lost mega-quarry.
10:45 - 11:55
Ancient Megacities
Persepolis: Delusion of Greatness
Uncovering mysteries and witnessing the tragic destruction of centuries of brilliance, opulence, and empire in a Middle East Garden of Eden.
11:55 - 13:00
Titans of the Cold War
Confrontation
The Cold War intensifies with the Suez Crisis and Hungarian Uprising. Eden and Nasser's clash reveals declining empires and Soviet ruthlessness.
13:00 - 14:00
My Grandparents' War
Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas uncovers the story of how her grandfather William saved thousands at Dunkirk while serving as a commanding officer in the Royal Navy throughout World War II.
14:00 - 14:40
Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
Keeping It All Together
Paul Murton visits North Ronaldsay, the most northerly of the Orkneys. From here, he island hops to Papa Stronsay, now populated by an order of Monks, before visiting the most southerly of the Orkneys: the island of Stroma in the Pentland Firth.
14:40 - 15:45
Lost World of Angkor Wat
Fight for Survival
The team use drones to explore one of the world's largest ancient water systems. Monsoon floods almost thwart the hunt for a lost mega-quarry.
15:45 - 16:50
Ancient Megacities
Persepolis: Delusion of Greatness
Uncovering mysteries and witnessing the tragic destruction of centuries of brilliance, opulence, and empire in a Middle East Garden of Eden.
16:50 - 17:55
Titans of the Cold War
Confrontation
The Cold War intensifies with the Suez Crisis and Hungarian Uprising. Eden and Nasser's clash reveals declining empires and Soviet ruthlessness.
17:55 - 18:55
My Grandparents' War
Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas uncovers the story of how her grandfather William saved thousands at Dunkirk while serving as a commanding officer in the Royal Navy throughout World War II.
18:55 - 19:35
Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
Keeping It All Together
Paul Murton visits North Ronaldsay, the most northerly of the Orkneys. From here, he island hops to Papa Stronsay, now populated by an order of Monks, before visiting the most southerly of the Orkneys: the island of Stroma in the Pentland Firth.
19:35 - 20:40
Lost World of Angkor Wat
Fight for Survival
The team use drones to explore one of the world's largest ancient water systems. Monsoon floods almost thwart the hunt for a lost mega-quarry.
20:40 - 21:50
Ancient Megacities
Persepolis: Delusion of Greatness
Uncovering mysteries and witnessing the tragic destruction of centuries of brilliance, opulence, and empire in a Middle East Garden of Eden.
21:50 - 22:50
Titans of the Cold War
Confrontation
The Cold War intensifies with the Suez Crisis and Hungarian Uprising. Eden and Nasser's clash reveals declining empires and Soviet ruthlessness.
22:50 - 23:55
My Grandparents' War
Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas uncovers the story of how her grandfather William saved thousands at Dunkirk while serving as a commanding officer in the Royal Navy throughout World War II.
23:55 - 01:00
Ancient Megacities
Persepolis: Delusion of Greatness
Uncovering mysteries and witnessing the tragic destruction of centuries of brilliance, opulence, and empire in a Middle East Garden of Eden.