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
00:00 - 01:15
Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation
The Hand of Moscow
As his Red Army advances towards Berlin to liberate Europe from Nazism, Stalin pursues another goal, to join the countries of Eastern Europe to his empire.
01:15 - 02:00
Weathered: Earth's Extremes
Water Whiplash
The growing extremes of droughts and floods and their impact on food and water; Tulare Lake's re-emergence after 150 years; agriculture's challenges; the depletion of groundwater; innovative farming practises that reduce emissions and conserve water.
02:00 - 06:00
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.
06:00 - 08:00
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.
08:00 - 08:35
Weathered: Earth's Extremes
Not Business As Usual
Positive climate tipping points; a supercomputer in Cheyenne, Wyo., shows how climate systems are predicted and analysed; a Michigan coal plant makes progress in the transition to renewables; climate challenges and vulnerabilities across the U.S.
08:35 - 09:40
Treasures Decoded
King Tut's Tomb - The Hidden Chamber
Since Howard Carter's discovery in 1922, archaeologists have been trying to unlock the secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb. Why was it so hastily built, what is the black mould on the walls, and does the tomb also house Nefertiti?
09:40 - 10:40
Digging Up Britain's Past
The Royal Navy's Greatest Ship
When Nelson defeated Napoleon in his magnificent HMS Victory, he owed much of his success to another ship - HMS Invincible. This vessel transformed our navy.
10:40 - 12:00
Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation
The Reign of Stalin
Soviet domination of Eastern European countries will be total and will remain so until the dictator's death in 1953.
12:00 - 13:00
Dying Democracies - Europe in Decline
Erosion from Within
Using Hungary and Italy as examples of how right-wing populists operate when in power.
13:00 - 14:00
Treasures Decoded
King Tut's Tomb - The Hidden Chamber
Since Howard Carter's discovery in 1922, archaeologists have been trying to unlock the secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb. Why was it so hastily built, what is the black mould on the walls, and does the tomb also house Nefertiti?
14:00 - 15:00
Dying Democracies - Europe in Decline
Erosion from Within
Using Hungary and Italy as examples of how right-wing populists operate when in power.
15:00 - 16:00
Digging Up Britain's Past
The Royal Navy's Greatest Ship
When Nelson defeated Napoleon in his magnificent HMS Victory, he owed much of his success to another ship - HMS Invincible. This vessel transformed our navy.
16:00 - 17:10
Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation
The Reign of Stalin
Soviet domination of Eastern European countries will be total and will remain so until the dictator's death in 1953.
17:10 - 18:15
Dying Democracies - Europe in Decline
Erosion from Within
Using Hungary and Italy as examples of how right-wing populists operate when in power.
18:15 - 19:15
Treasures Decoded
King Tut's Tomb - The Hidden Chamber
Since Howard Carter's discovery in 1922, archaeologists have been trying to unlock the secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb. Why was it so hastily built, what is the black mould on the walls, and does the tomb also house Nefertiti?
19:15 - 20:15
Digging Up Britain's Past
The Royal Navy's Greatest Ship
When Nelson defeated Napoleon in his magnificent HMS Victory, he owed much of his success to another ship - HMS Invincible. This vessel transformed our navy.
20:15 - 21:25
Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation
The Reign of Stalin
Soviet domination of Eastern European countries will be total and will remain so until the dictator's death in 1953.
21:25 - 22:25
Dying Democracies - Europe in Decline
Erosion from Within
Using Hungary and Italy as examples of how right-wing populists operate when in power.
22:25 - 23:30
Digging Up Britain's Past
The Royal Navy's Greatest Ship
When Nelson defeated Napoleon in his magnificent HMS Victory, he owed much of his success to another ship - HMS Invincible. This vessel transformed our navy.
23:30 - 00:00
Weathered: Earth's Extremes
Not Business As Usual
Positive climate tipping points; a supercomputer in Cheyenne, Wyo., shows how climate systems are predicted and analysed; a Michigan coal plant makes progress in the transition to renewables; climate challenges and vulnerabilities across the U.S.