PBS Primetime Program Highlights - August 25-31

Week of August 25-31, 2019

On-air Picks of the Week  

• *NEW* ANIMAL BABIES: FIRST YEAR ON EARTH “First Steps” premieres Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET

• *NEW* MAGICAL LAND OF OZ “Land” premieres Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET
   
• *NEW* BIG FAMILY: THE STORY OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC premieres Friday, August 30, 2019, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET

New and Notable Video
Full-length programs:

• POV “Happy Winter” . Premieres Monday, August 12, 2019, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET.
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Embeddable Clips:

• 2019 Online Film Festival . The 2019 PBS Online Film Festival features 25 amazing short films that are available to vote for, watch and share from July 16-26, 2019.

• POV “Inventing Tomorrow” Premieres Monday, July 29 2019, 10:00-11:30 p.m. ET
    

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019

8:00-9:00 PM:
SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED “Measure for Measure with Romola Garai” (SHAU) (#303) (TV-14) (R)

#ShakespearePBS

9:00-10:00 PM:
SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED “Julius Caesar with Brian Cox” (SHAU) (#304) (TV-14) (R)

#ShakespearePBS

10:00-11:00 PM:
SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED “Richard III with Antony Sher” (SHAU) (#306) (TV-PG) (R)

#ShakespearePBS
 

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MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019

8:00-9:00 PM:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Indianapolis Hour 1” (ANRO) (#2104) (TV-G) (R)

#antiquesroadshow

9:00-10:00 PM:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Indianapolis Hour 2” (ANRO) (#2105) (TV-G) (R)

#antiquesroadshow

10:00-11:30 PM:
POV “The Return” (AMDO) (#2901) (TV-PG) (R)

 

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019

8:00-9:00 PM:
INDIA – NATURE’S WONDERLAND Part One (INWO) (#101) (TV-PG) (R)


9:00-10:00 PM:
INDIA – NATURE’S WONDERLAND Part Two (INWO) (#102) (TV-PG) (R)


10:00-11:00 PM:
FRONTLINE “The Abortion Divide” (FRON) (#3708) (EXEMPT) (R)

#FrontlinePBS
 

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019

8:00-9:00 PM:
*NEW* ANIMAL BABIES: FIRST YEAR ON EARTH “First Steps” (ANBA) (#101) (TV-PG)
See how the babies learn to understand their surroundings in their first three months of life.

#AnimalBabiesPBS

9:00-10:00 PM:
NOVA “Lethal Seas” (NOVA) (#4211) (TV-PG) (R)

#novapbs

10:00 PM -11:00 PM:
*NEW* MAGICAL LAND OF OZ “Land” (MLOZ) (#101) (TV-PG) An exploration of the curious and wonderful wildlife unique to Australia.

#LandofOzPBS
 

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019

8:00-9:00 PM:
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR “Designing Their Dream Home | Robotic Construction” (NTOH) (#1709) (TV-G) (R)

#AskTOH | #WhatIsIt

9:00-10:00 PM:
MAGICAL LAND OF OZ “Land” (MLOZ) (#101) (TV-PG) (R)

#LandofOzPBS

10:00-11:00 PM:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Indianapolis Hour 1” (ANRO) (#2104) (TV-G) (R)

#antiquesroadshow

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019

8:00-8:30 PM:
*NEW* WASHINGTON WEEK (WWIR) (#5909) (EXEMPT)
Join Robert Costa and noted journalists for a discussion of the big stories from DC.
@washingtonweek | #WashingtonWeek

8:30-9:00 PM:
*NEW* FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER (FLMH) (#309) (EXEMPT)
Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

9:00-11:00 PM:
*NEW* BIG FAMILY: THE STORY OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC (BIFA) (TV-G)
Take a comprehensive look at the history, people and worldwide reach of bluegrass music.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019

11:00 PM-12:00 AM:
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Zac Brown Band” (AUCL) (#4303) (TV-PG) (R)

@acltv | #acltv