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Power Trip: The Story of Energy

2020

Power Trip: The Story of Energy

2020
Uncover the hidden energy that is embedded in our modern way of life, revealed as the underlying force behind water, food, wealth, cities, transportation and war. Filmed around the world, the six-part documentary series takes viewers on a journey through the past, present and future of energy.
Lucky Chow

2015

Lucky Chow

2015
9
An exploration of Asian cuisine's impact on food culture with Danielle Chang, Founder of the LUCKYRICE Festival, a nationwide showcase of Asian food culture in the United States, and innovative Asian chefs and personalities.
The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song

2021

The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song

2021
The 400-year-old story of the black church in America, the changing nature of worship spaces, and the men and women who shepherded them from the pulpit, the choir loft, and church pews.
Picture This

2026

Picture This

2026
1
Guests step into Jonica "Blu" Booth's writers' room and build an original show pitch inspired by moments from their lives. With prompts covering everything from character to plot twists, they reveal stories you've probably never heard before. But here's the twist — every story has to be drawn. After pitching, Jonica makes the final call: greenlight… or pass. And if it’s a greenlight? It might just make its way to Issa.
If You Lived Here

2021

If You Lived Here

2021
Hosts, best friends and longtime Washingtonians Christine Louise and John Begeny tour homes and communities with local realtors, exploring the D.C. Metro region one neighborhood at a time. If You Lived Here is a local public television program presented by WETA.
American Anthems

2022

American Anthems

2022
Jennifer Nettles and other music stars surprise local heroes with a private show featuring a new song written about their amazing achievements.
Around the Corner with John McGivern

2012

Around the Corner with John McGivern

2012
10
Emmy Award-winning actor John McGivern explores what it's like to live, work and play in 13 different communities in Wisconsin. He will talk to employers, residents and “enjoyers” of these neighborhoods. What he finds is that they are all different - and all the same. John Gurda, local history expert, reveals the past of the featured community and maps out the boundaries so you’ll know where to go if you want to do your own exploring.
Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen

2024

Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen

2024
5.5
Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen on ITV1 sees the Bake Off judge join her husband John to share their favourite dishes.
The Generations Project

2010

The Generations Project

2010
What secrets run in your blood? This reality series uncovers the hidden identities in family pasts, proving that the best way to know who you are is to know who you came from.
Injustice

2012

Injustice

2012
Vitals

2021

Vitals

2021
7
An intense, moving, hopeful portrait of life at a Barcelona hospital over the toughest times of the Covid-19 pandemic.
PBS Infinite Series

2016

PBS Infinite Series

2016
Mathematician Kelsey Houston-Edwards offers ambitious content for viewers that are eager to attain a greater understanding of the world around them. Math is pervasive - a robust yet precise language - and with each episode you’ll begin to see the math that underpins everything in this puzzling, yet fascinating, universe.
Ancient Invisible Cities

2018

Ancient Invisible Cities

2018
7.9
Explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Athens and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the architectural jewels of these cities as they've never been seen before.
Debra!

2011

Debra!

2011
6
Debra! is a Canadian television series that focuses on 14-year-old Debra Delong, who wants to make her own company and wants to run it with a boy named Preston Lunford. The series was created by Andrew Nicholls, and Darrell Vickers, and produced by Cookie Jar Group. Debra! is executive-produced by Stacey Stewart Curtis, and produced by Kevin May.
Wild Africa: Rivers of Life

2018

Wild Africa: Rivers of Life

2018
8
Africa's rivers are the wildest places on our planet. Bursting with life, they are home to an array of wildlife who depend on the rivers for their survival.
Secrets of the Dead

1999

Secrets of the Dead

1999
Scientists seek to uncover celebrated mysteries of the past in this occasional British series.
Hope in the Water

2024

Hope in the Water

2024
Explores the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet while saving our oceans.
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens

2023

My Music with Rhiannon Giddens

2023
Performances and conversations with breakout artists across several genres of American traditional music.
Changing Planet

2022

Changing Planet

2022
Join conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan on an ambitious seven-year natural history series documenting six of the planet's most threatened ecosystems and meeting the people fighting to restore the Earth’s delicate balance. On his journey he meets the inspiring scientists and communities working to bring about positive change.
The Caverns Sessions

2011

The Caverns Sessions

2011
Formerly known as Bluegrass Underground, this magical, "musical adventure" series is taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains. Now in its eleventh year and re-branded as "The Caverns Sessions," this series features both long-established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres.