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 - 01:15
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.
01:15 - 02:00
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.
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
Climate Crossroads
Exploring the impacts of climate change on ocean currents in Florida; electrification; nature's role in achieving net-zero emissions.
08:35 - 09:35
Treasures Decoded
Search for the Holy Grail
The quest for the Holy Grail has consumed knights, Crusaders and Hollywood alike. One church in Spain says they have found the secret chalice, with two ancient Arabic parchments as proof.
09:35 - 10:40
Digging Up Britain's Past
Game of Thrones
A look at how the exploits of a group of historic bishops seemingly echo fantasy lore. At Dirleton Castle in Scotland, the archaeologists reveal the role one of the men played in defending England from Wallace's army.
10:40 - 11:55
Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation
The Time of Rebellions
After Stalin's death, the countries of the Eastern Bloc hope for the end of communist dictatorship.
11:55 - 13:00
Walrus: Life on Thin Ice
Follow a palaeontologist who embarks on an Arctic adventure to see how these mammals are coping in a warming world. (S).
13:00 - 14:00
Treasures Decoded
Search for the Holy Grail
The quest for the Holy Grail has consumed knights, Crusaders and Hollywood alike. One church in Spain says they have found the secret chalice, with two ancient Arabic parchments as proof.
14:00 - 15:05
Walrus: Life on Thin Ice
Follow a palaeontologist who embarks on an Arctic adventure to see how these mammals are coping in a warming world. (S).
15:05 - 16:10
Digging Up Britain's Past
Game of Thrones
A look at how the exploits of a group of historic bishops seemingly echo fantasy lore. At Dirleton Castle in Scotland, the archaeologists reveal the role one of the men played in defending England from Wallace's army.
16:10 - 17:20
Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation
The Time of Rebellions
After Stalin's death, the countries of the Eastern Bloc hope for the end of communist dictatorship.
17:20 - 18:35
Walrus: Life on Thin Ice
Follow a palaeontologist who embarks on an Arctic adventure to see how these mammals are coping in a warming world. (S).
18:35 - 19:35
Treasures Decoded
Search for the Holy Grail
The quest for the Holy Grail has consumed knights, Crusaders and Hollywood alike. One church in Spain says they have found the secret chalice, with two ancient Arabic parchments as proof.
19:35 - 20:35
Digging Up Britain's Past
Game of Thrones
A look at how the exploits of a group of historic bishops seemingly echo fantasy lore. At Dirleton Castle in Scotland, the archaeologists reveal the role one of the men played in defending England from Wallace's army.
20:35 - 21:50
Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation
The Time of Rebellions
After Stalin's death, the countries of the Eastern Bloc hope for the end of communist dictatorship.
21:50 - 23:00
Walrus: Life on Thin Ice
Follow a palaeontologist who embarks on an Arctic adventure to see how these mammals are coping in a warming world. (S).
23:00 - 00:00
Digging Up Britain's Past
Game of Thrones
A look at how the exploits of a group of historic bishops seemingly echo fantasy lore. At Dirleton Castle in Scotland, the archaeologists reveal the role one of the men played in defending England from Wallace's army.