PBS America
Switzerland
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.
Schedule
00:00 - 01:00
Legends and Luxury - History of Marrakesh
Marrakesh, hailed as the most enchanting city in the Maghreb, captivated Western elites with its mystical allure. Famous personalities like Winston Churchill, Yves Saint Laurent and more have contributed to Marrakech's enduring spirit and mythos.
01:00 - 02:10
Symbols of Evil
Symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. Examining the symbols under which people have been hounded and killed.
02:10 - 03:00
Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
Life at the Ends of the Earth
Paul Murton travels to the Outer Hebrides and the beautiful Scottish islands of Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay.
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 - 09:55
Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
Far from the Madding Crowd
Paul Murton is exploring the Isle of Mull and its satellite islands to discover why they have become boltholes from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. He begins his journey on the tidal island of Erraid, which inspired Robert Louis Stevenson.
09:55 - 10:50
Rum & Revolution: History of Havana
In the 1950s, Havana shines as a vibrant metropolis, but is secretly controlled by the American Mafia who subject most Cubans to poverty. Fidel Castro and his revolutionaries enter Havana and end US dominance on the island in 1959.
10:50 - 11:55
Lost Cities of Rome
Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads.
11:55 - 13:00
Symbols of Evil
Symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. Examining the symbols under which people have been hounded and killed.
13:00 - 14:00
The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story
New evidence rewrites the Great Wall of China's history, decodes its complex signals system and reveals the surprise ingredient that's kept it standing.
14:00 - 14:40
Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
Far from the Madding Crowd
Paul Murton is exploring the Isle of Mull and its satellite islands to discover why they have become boltholes from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. He begins his journey on the tidal island of Erraid, which inspired Robert Louis Stevenson.
14:40 - 15:40
Lost Cities of Rome
Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads.
15:40 - 16:50
Turkiye's Astonishing Antiquities
The History Of Turkiye And Istanbul
Explores Istanbul's transformation from Byzantium to the Ottoman era, showcasing Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and historic mosques.
16:50 - 18:00
Turkiye's Astonishing Antiquities
Historical Sites And Ancient Tarsus
Discover ruins of empires, Roman roads, and quake-scarred cities and lands through stunning aerial and ground footage.
18:00 - 19:05
Turkiye's Astonishing Antiquities
Three Famous Cities: Ephesus, Patmos, And Smyrna
Explore Türkiye's ancient Roman mail route through Ephesus, Smyrna and Sardis.
19:05 - 20:15
Turkiye's Astonishing Antiquities
Pergamum, Sardis, Thyateria, Philadelphia And Laodicea
From Laodicea's wealth and fine textiles to Pergamum's grand amphitheatre, Thyatira's dye industry, Philadelphia's hidden ruins, and Sardis' 3,500-year history, these once-thriving cities reveal captivating stories of trade, culture and power.
20:15 - 21:20
Symbols of Evil
Symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. Examining the symbols under which people have been hounded and killed.
21:20 - 22:20
The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story
New evidence rewrites the Great Wall of China's history, decodes its complex signals system and reveals the surprise ingredient that's kept it standing.
22:20 - 23:25
Lost Cities of Rome
Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads.
23:25 - 00:00
Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
Far from the Madding Crowd
Paul Murton is exploring the Isle of Mull and its satellite islands to discover why they have become boltholes from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. He begins his journey on the tidal island of Erraid, which inspired Robert Louis Stevenson.