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
Plans
Johnson and Ho Chí Minh clash as Vietnam erupts, shaking up the Cold War and testing the resolve of nations and leaders worldwide.
02:10 - 03:00
Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
West is Best: Lewis to Harris
Paul tries his hand at weaving Harris Tweed, meets the family behind the world-famous Stornoway black pudding and uncovers the remarkable story of how a mysterious medieval chess set was discovered on the remote beach of Uig on Lewis.
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 - 10:25
Terror on the Space Station
Science and Survival
Astronauts on the ISS have had to contend with ever-present danger from meteor strikes and docking disasters.
10:25 - 11:30
Titans of the Cold War
Detente
In 1972, Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong meet in Beijing to reshape the Cold War, unleashing a dramatic saga of political ambition, human tragedy and scandalous ruin.
11:30 - 14:00
The American Buffalo: a Film By Ken Burns
Into the Storm
By the late 1880s, the buffalo that once numbered in the tens of millions have been reduced to fewer than 1,000. (Part 2 of 2, Ep2).
14:00 - 14:35
Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
Atlantic Frontier: The Uists and Benbecula
Paul's journey sees him trying his hand at fishing for wild sea trout, uncovering the fascinating story of how South Uist became a missile testing base, and discovering the secrets of the beautiful but deserted tidal island of Vallay.
14:35 - 15:45
Terror on the Space Station
Science and Survival
Astronauts on the ISS have had to contend with ever-present danger from meteor strikes and docking disasters.
15:45 - 16:50
Titans of the Cold War
Detente
In 1972, Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong meet in Beijing to reshape the Cold War, unleashing a dramatic saga of political ambition, human tragedy and scandalous ruin.
16:50 - 19:15
The American Buffalo: a Film By Ken Burns
Into the Storm
By the late 1880s, the buffalo that once numbered in the tens of millions have been reduced to fewer than 1,000. (Part 2 of 2, Ep2).
19:15 - 20:20
Terror on the Space Station
Science and Survival
Astronauts on the ISS have had to contend with ever-present danger from meteor strikes and docking disasters.
20:20 - 21:25
Titans of the Cold War
Detente
In 1972, Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong meet in Beijing to reshape the Cold War, unleashing a dramatic saga of political ambition, human tragedy and scandalous ruin.
21:25 - 22:30
The Real Truth
Fat
Science reframes a dietary villain. This episode breaks down how lipids fuel energy and build hormones, while exposing how ultra-processed foods rather than fats alone drive global obesity rates.
22:30 - 01:00
The American Buffalo: a Film By Ken Burns
Into the Storm
By the late 1880s, the buffalo that once numbered in the tens of millions have been reduced to fewer than 1,000. (Part 2 of 2, Ep2).