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.
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Ancient Megacities
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16:55–17:55
Titans of the Cold War
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17:55–18:55
My Grandparents' War
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14:00 - 14:40
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.
14:40 - 15:45
Lost World of Angkor Wat
Rise of the Khmer
Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples. A dirt bike mission to a mountain city holds clues to the origins of the empire. In Laos, ground penetrating radar reveals how kings take new territory.
15:45 - 16:55
Ancient Megacities
Troy: Birth of a Myth
Exploring Troy's masterpiece of defensive architecture atop Turkey's Hissarlik hill rebuilt nine times. Secrets inspired by the Iliad explain its fall.
LIVE 16:55 - 17:55
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.
17:55 - 18:55
My Grandparents' War
Mark Rylance
Actor and peace campaigner Mark Rylance explores the extraordinary World War II story of his grandfather Osmond Skinner, who spent almost four years as a Japanese prisoner of war. Osmond, a banker, joined the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force.
18:55 - 19:35
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.
19:35 - 20:40
Lost World of Angkor Wat
Rise of the Khmer
Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples. A dirt bike mission to a mountain city holds clues to the origins of the empire. In Laos, ground penetrating radar reveals how kings take new territory.
20:40 - 21:45
Ancient Megacities
Troy: Birth of a Myth
Exploring Troy's masterpiece of defensive architecture atop Turkey's Hissarlik hill rebuilt nine times. Secrets inspired by the Iliad explain its fall.
21:45 - 22:50
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.
22:50 - 23:50
My Grandparents' War
Mark Rylance
Actor and peace campaigner Mark Rylance explores the extraordinary World War II story of his grandfather Osmond Skinner, who spent almost four years as a Japanese prisoner of war. Osmond, a banker, joined the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force.
23:50 - 01:00
Ancient Megacities
Troy: Birth of a Myth
Exploring Troy's masterpiece of defensive architecture atop Turkey's Hissarlik hill rebuilt nine times. Secrets inspired by the Iliad explain its fall.