PBS America
Schweiz
PBS America ist ein in der Schweiz empfangbarer Fernsehsender, der vorwiegend Dokumentationen und faktische Inhalte ausstrahlt. Das Programm umfasst in der Regel Themen aus Geschichte, Wissenschaft, Natur und Zeitgeschehen und stützt sich auf die umfangreiche PBS-Bibliothek an Non-Fiction-Serien und Specials. Der Sender überträgt weder Live-Nachrichten noch Sport und wird auf Englisch ausgestrahlt. Zuschauer in der Schweiz können den Sender über ausgewählte Kabel- und Satellitenplattformen empfangen, wobei der Fokus auf Bildungs- und Kulturinhalten liegt, nicht auf Unterhaltung oder Kindersendungen.
Programm
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 - 09:35
America the Bountiful
Corn in Arizona
How seeds are saved; a garden of living history that captures pre- and post-contact plants in Arizona; making blue corn cakes.
09:35 - 10:45
Everest: The South West Face
In 1975, an expedition led by Chris Bonington set out to achieve the impossible. To climb the south-west face of Everest, and put the very first British mountaineers on her summit.
10:45 - 11:40
Pirates: Behind the Legends
John Ward
Englishman John Ward becomes an Algerian pirate and ruler of the Tunisian empire.
11:40 - 12:50
Maps of Power
Russia
While the USA's ascent as a global power was driven by its unique position between two oceans, Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports. Geography is the ultimate creator of nations.
12:50 - 14:00
A Final Landing on Iwo Jima
Veteran interviews, archival material and recreations outline the events leading up to the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima.
14:00 - 14:50
America the Bountiful
Corn in Arizona
How seeds are saved; a garden of living history that captures pre- and post-contact plants in Arizona; making blue corn cakes.
14:50 - 16:00
Everest: The South West Face
In 1975, an expedition led by Chris Bonington set out to achieve the impossible. To climb the south-west face of Everest, and put the very first British mountaineers on her summit.
16:00 - 17:00
Pirates: Behind the Legends
John Ward
Englishman John Ward becomes an Algerian pirate and ruler of the Tunisian empire.
17:00 - 18:15
Maps of Power
Russia
While the USA's ascent as a global power was driven by its unique position between two oceans, Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports. Geography is the ultimate creator of nations.
18:15 - 19:25
A Final Landing on Iwo Jima
Veteran interviews, archival material and recreations outline the events leading up to the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima.
19:25 - 20:40
Everest: The South West Face
In 1975, an expedition led by Chris Bonington set out to achieve the impossible. To climb the south-west face of Everest, and put the very first British mountaineers on her summit.
20:40 - 21:40
Pirates: Behind the Legends
John Ward
Englishman John Ward becomes an Algerian pirate and ruler of the Tunisian empire.
21:40 - 22:50
Maps of Power
Russia
While the USA's ascent as a global power was driven by its unique position between two oceans, Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports. Geography is the ultimate creator of nations.
22:50 - 00:00
A Final Landing on Iwo Jima
Veteran interviews, archival material and recreations outline the events leading up to the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima.