HOW WE SAVED THE PLANET
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 @ 11:00PM
The forgotten story of the hole in the ozone layer – and how the world came together to fix it. The scientists and politicians who persuaded Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher to take action reveal how the planetary problem was solved.
THE WHALE DETECTIVE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 @ 9:00PM
A filmmaker investigates his traumatic encounter with a 30-ton humpback whale that breached and almost landed on him while he was kayaking. What he discovers raises far bigger questions about humans’ relationship with whales and their future.
THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 @ 7:00PM & 11:30PM
A lineup of leading performers, including Neal Brennan, Bradley Cooper, John Legend, Lorne Michaels, Q-Tip, Trevor Noah, Jon Stewart, and others will salute Dave Chappelle at the 22nd annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize.
HOMECOMINGS
TUESDAY, JUNE 21 @ 6:00PM & 10:00PM
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Sterling K. Brown, comedian Sasheer Zamata and musician Jon Batiste discover the unexpected places their ancestors once called home, providing new insight into the people and places that made them who they are today.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
MONDAY, JANUARY 6 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM
Explore the rise and fall of the notorious senator who led a Cold War crusade against Communists. His zealous campaign to root out those he viewed as enemies of the state would test the limits of American decency and democracy.
FROM VIENNA
THE NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION 2020
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM
Celebrate 2020 with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein. Under the baton of guest conductor Andris Nelsons and featuring the Vienna State Ballet, the orchestra will play the waltzes of Strauss. PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville returns as host.
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC NEW YEAR’S EVE
CELEBRATING SONDHEIM
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 @ 9:00PM &10:30PM
The New York Philharmonic celebrates the dazzling orchestral world of Stephen Sondheim in a program hosted by Bernadette Peters, with special guest vocalist Katrina Lenk (Tony Award™ winner for “The Band’s Visit”). Conducted by Alexander Gemignani, the concert will feature some of Sondheim’s most beloved works, including suites from “Sunday in the Park,” “Into the Woods,” “Sweeney Todd” and more.
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC NEW YEAR’S EVE
CELEBRATING SONDHEIM
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 @ 8:00PM, 9:30PM, 11:00PM
The New York Philharmonic celebrates the dazzling orchestral world of Stephen Sondheim in a program hosted by Bernadette Peters, with special guest vocalist Katrina Lenk (Tony Award™ winner for “The Band’s Visit”). Conducted by Alexander Gemignani, the concert will feature some of Sondheim’s most beloved works, including suites from “Sunday in the Park,” “Into the Woods,” “Sweeney Todd” and more.
MIDNIGHT TRAVELER
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 @ 8:00PM & 11:30PM
When the Taliban puts a bounty on Afghan director Hassan Fazili’s head, he is forced to flee with his wife and two young daughters. Fazili shows firsthand the dangers facing refugees seeking asylum and the love shared between a family on the run.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2019
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 @ 10:30PM
Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team go to the Outer Hebrides in response to a nursing shortage. Navigating the terrain, they strive to keep up with the needs of the locals.