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Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States today beginning at noon EST. The ceremony will be significantly scaled down, and health and safety protocols have been put in place to minimize the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take their oaths […]

President Donald Trump held a lengthy press conference where he discussed a range of topics, from Sweden’s response to the coronavirus to May’s surprisingly good jobs numbers. But when PBS correspondent Yamiche Alcindor asked Trump about his plan to address racial inequality, the president pressed his fingers to his lips and said “shhh.” Later, as […]

Donald Trump is coming under fire after snapping at black White House reporter Yamiche Alcindor in a press event on Sunday, with critics seeing racial undertones in the president’s admonishment for “you people” to be more positive when addressing him. The spat happened during Trump’s daily press event, when the PBS News reporter asked the […]

Jim Lehrer, the legendary news anchor who was a fixture on PBS for decades, has passed away at the age of 85, PBS News reports. Judy Woodruff, longtime friend and colleague of the newsman, announced that Lehrer passed away in his sleep Wednesday night or Thursday morning. “It is with great sadness that I share […]

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders had perhaps the most awkward moment in Thursday’s Democratic presidential debate in Los Angeles when he suddenly and seemingly not in response to any question, reminded the debate audience about his race. In a debate where, according to a CNN analysis, he spoke more than any of the other six candidates […]

Kelly Clarkson covered the theme song from the iconic children’s television series Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” for the opening of the latest episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. At the beginning of each episode, Kelly covers tunes from other artists for the “Kellyoke” portion of her series. For the Tuesday, December […]

Sesame Street is taking on another tough topic. In a new series of videos produced by Sesame Workshop, light green Muppet Karli talks about her mother’s problems with addiction. It’s no surprise that the kiddie show’s new clips are controversial. Karli was first introduced on Sesame Street back in May, but the 6-year-old green monster […]

Bob Ross, the beloved painter who headlined the PBS series The Joy of Painting for 11 years and nearly 400 episodes, left behind an astounding 1,143 paintings after his death in 1995. Now, nearly 25 years later, the late painter’s collection of “happy little” paintings have been found, but they probably won’t ever land in […]

A new season of Midsomer Murders is shooting now, and actor Nick Hendrix is confirming that he will be back as DS Jamie Winter alongside Neil Dudgeon, who plays DCI John Barnaby. Metro shares that the hit drama which airs on ITV and PBS is starting Season 21, and while some of the other assistant […]

All good things must come to an end, and while Grantchester will continue, James Norton — who plays the lead in the show, Sidney Chambers — will reportedly be departing from the cast. The show, now in its fourth season, is popular on both sides of the pond, airing on ITV in the U.K. and […]

Chrissy Teigen has trolled husband John Legend about his resemblance to the protagonist of classic PBS cartoon Arthur, and he has finally clapped back with an iconic answer of his own — putting the comparisons to rest once and for all. During an appearance on an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Legend […]

For 72-year-old news writer Hugh Heckman, a single comment about Meghan Markle has turned his life upside down. According to a lawsuit that he filed on Thursday against PBS News Hour Productions, Hugh believes that he was wrongfully terminated based on his gender. The lawsuit detailed how he saw a photo of Meghan Markle, and […]

Fans of Victoria on PBS’s Masterpiece Theater still have a wait of over three months before Season 3. It’s a tough wait, as everyone is left wondering what will happen next. Alas, it’s too early for many details about what Victoria will bring — except what can be read in the history books — but […]

While The Miniaturist on Masterpiece Theatre is based on a work of fiction, the novel, The Miniaturist, by Jessie Burton, is actually based on a woman who lived in the 17th century named Petronella Oortman. Her cabinet house, a dollhouse which was a replica of her home with all of its luxury furnishings, was given […]

The Durrells in Corfu, the popular ITV and PBS series, will be back for Season 4, which will start filming late this year. Even though one Durrells star will be appearing in The Crown Season 3 as Prince Charles, he will still be part of the cast shooting in Corfu. Radio Times says that The […]

Emmy-Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos has continued to captivate his audiences throughout the years with his multifaceted performances, but more recently he’s charming his followers on social media with adorable pictures of his newly born son. As many fans already know, actor John Stamos became a father in April of this year. Shortly after […]

Season 5 of The Great British Baking Show is back on PBS, and though it’s actually the years old Great British Bake Off from the U.K., it still holds up and keeps fans interested. Sure, this is the season which aired on BBC back in 2012, but as the saying goes, if you haven’t seen […]

Fans of the iconic PBS children’s television show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and of its host, Fred Rogers, are learning a lot more about both thanks to the new documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Now we’re also getting to know Mrs. Joanne Rogers, Fred’s wife of more than 50 years. The charming 90-year-old made her […]

Fred Rogers was a musician, producer, and Presbyterian minister, but millions remember him as the charming host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Fred Rogers was the founder of the famed PBS series, and he also wrote the theme song along with other ditties featured on the show. His calming voice, sound advice, and useful tips taught […]

While Downton Abbey is clearly in the rearview mirror, and The Gilded Age won’t drop in the United States until 2019, the historical drama Jamestown by the team who brought Downton to the small screen has perfect timing, streaming tomorrow on Amazon and PBS. Jamestown is a drama set in the early days of the […]

**SPOILER AHEAD** A major plotline is revealed ahead. Call The Midwife fans were rocked last night when a fan favorite was at first clinging to life, and then passed away suddenly. Twitter was rocked when the Call The Midwife loyal talked about their shock at the sudden death of Nurse Barbara (Charlotte Ritchie) from bacterial […]

Most people can point to at least one or two specific individuals that made an impact on their lives. “We’ll Meet Again” with Ann Curry tells the stories of people whose paths crossed during a critical point in major world events such as the World War II, the Vietnam War, and the September 11, 2001 […]

BBC has released the trailer for Call the Midwife Season 7 which will premiere on January 21st with new cast members and changes coming to the Poplar neighborhood of London in 1963. Call the Midwife Season 7 sees continued struggles for some, new challenges for others, and while there will be some new characters added […]

When PBS and Netflix viewers last saw the cast of Last Tango In Halifax, everyone was at a big wedding for Gillian and Robbie at the end of Season 3. But while Last Tango In Halifax fans were hoping for a fourth season of the popular show, for now, they will have to be satisfied […]

It looks like Tavis Smiley is another journalist who has found himself on the long list of media insiders accused of alleged sexual misconduct. PBS has announced that it has indefinitely suspended airing his half-hour political talk show after an outside law firm conducted an investigation into “troubling” allegations against him that were inconsistent with […]

Matt Lauer was fired from NBC’s Today Show and his abrupt exit was explained by his teary-eyed co-hosts on Wednesday morning’s show. They sadly reported that Matt Lauer was fired after accusations of “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace” were made against him. Not long after the news of Matt Lauer getting ousted from the […]

Sarah Huckabee Sanders tweeted a rather generic photo of a pie she baked and it has now blossomed into bantering on Twitter with a White House correspondent who may have taken this a bit too far. Suddenly, a conspiracy theory has bubbled up aimed at Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ pie-making skills, or rather her pie’s ingredients. […]

Poldark Season 3 is about to kick into high gear with an action-centric episode that sees Ross Poldark (Aidan Turner) and others, risking everything for a friend. Between plans for a prison break and a forbidden romance reaching its boiling point, Episode 4 will be packed with serious stakes, both physical and emotional. Do you […]

Another week means another new episode of Poldark Season 3 on PBS. Episode 3 is set to be another exciting entry into the series. For instance, you can expect to see Ross (Aidan Turner) and George’s rivalry reignite in new and classic fashion. It’s time for an in-depth preview of the latest episode. From the […]

If you thought the season premiere of Poldark was eventful, wait for Episode 2. Action, adventure, and game-changing decisions fill an hour guaranteed to entertain. Warning: Mild spoilers for Poldark Season 3, Episode 2 are below. As the official synopsis on PBS’ press room website suggests, Episode 2 will find Poldark‘s main characters struggling with […]

The first half of Poldark‘s Season 3 premiere was steeped in the high drama of several new arrivals, which will inevitably sow the seeds for an eventful third season. In the first few minutes of Season 3, viewers were given a glimpse at the familiar sites known to comprise the series — Ross, his horse, […]

The long wait for Poldark Season 3 is almost over. The third season of the popular series will return as part of PBS’ Sunday night presentation of Masterpiece. From who is starring in the cast to when Episode 1 airs — here is everything you need to know about the premiere of Poldark Season 3. […]

The long wait for Poldark Season 3 to arrive on PBS Masterpiece is almost over. The popular series’ latest season premieres on October 1, and if you are struggling to manage the wait, some exciting promotional pictures for the first episode should help satiate your appetite in the short-term. All the pictures featured in this […]

Downton Abbey is finally getting a movie. Fans have been waiting for this news since the PBS series ended its run on Christmas Day in 2015. The series followed the Crawley family and their servants between the years of 1912 and 1926. The show, which was part of the network’s Masterpiece series, was beloved by […]

Everyone is excited to see in recent headlines that Queen Elizabeth might have given her royal approval of a show about Her Majesty’s life called The Crown. However, what many of her fans may not realize is that Queen Elizabeth rarely gives her opinion on matters related to those that portray Her Majesty on film. […]

Elmo — the monster that’s called Sesame Street home for more than 30 years — learns his fate in a viral new video that responds to budget cuts proposed by President Donald Trump that would eliminate funding to PBS. In the video that has garnered more than 11 million views on its Facebook page, What’s […]

Victoria and Albert are in love and if you’re not sure what that means, you might want to watch the Victoria marathon set for Sunday on many local PBS stations nationwide. Victoria is a Masterpiece Theater production that has riveted viewers from Britain to the United States, with many viewers expressing it has filled the […]

Donald Trump reportedly wants to cut PBS and its $445 million annual budget, but critics note that there’s a much simpler way to save taxpayers even more money — have Melania move out of New York City and into the White House and stop his almost weekly visits to his Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida. The […]

Spy in the Wild is a Nature miniseries airing on PBS Wednesday nights. The show began on Feb 1, 2017, and runs until March 1, 2017. Full episodes of Spy in the Wild are on demand at the official Nature website, and you can watch the show’s live stream every Wednesday night through PBS Anywhere. […]

Last July, the Library of Congress announced that Smokey Robinson was the next recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Robinson received the prize in November 2016, but the broadcast will air tonight for the first time on PBS. Check your local listings to watch Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for […]

Victoria is a period drama that begins in 1837 and follows the crowning of the teenage queen until her marriage to Prince Albert currently airing on PBS Masterpiece. With a current IMDB rating of 8.3, the eight-hour series has been picked up for a second season and a 2017 Christmas special. If you haven’t watched […]

President Donald Trump has identified the funding sources for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) as part of his massive government spending budget cuts, according to multiple media reports this week. The Hill blog reported on proposed budget cuts being considered by Donald Trump prior to his inauguration, listing the National […]

Sherlock: The Final Problem aired Tuesday night, and if you missed it, or just enjoy reading recaps and reviews, we’ve got you covered. WARNING: This article is chock full o’ spoilers. You have been warned. The episode began with Holmes and Watson getting Mycroft to admit that there is a Euros Holmes — Sherlock’s sister. […]

PBS is hungry to find the next British series that can compete with the ratings and popularity of Downton Abbey, and they have their fingers crossed that it’s Victoria. Both series came through ITV, and are giving Americans a glimpse inside a life and a time that tells the story of the royals. And PBS […]

Downton Abbey’s TV days may be over, but that doesn’t mean fans have seen the last of the Crawleys. The period drama is making its way to the big screen with a movie adaptation. Are the cast members ready to reprise their roles one last time? The Mirror is reporting that Downton Abbey star Jim […]

Excitement mounts as Sherlock Season 4 Episode 1 “The Six Thatchers” premieres, and those who watch the popular series are thrilled for its return. The series is a joint production between the BBC and WGBH (PBS Boston). Sherlock returns tonight at 9 p.m. ET, and the show is available to watch online at both PBS […]

You can watch the Nature program Cold Warriors: Wolves and Buffalo tonight on TV or streaming live online as well as on demand. The show airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET. Check local times and listings for your channel. Viewers who want to live stream PBS can do so with their apps or with […]

Did watching The Crown soothe your Downton Abbey withdrawal for a time, and now you are in search of something else to serve your Anglophile needs? Well, especially if you like The Crown, a series on the time before is just about to launch next month on PBS. Victoria is the story of Queen Victoria […]

Talk about your odd bedfellows. Shawn Levy, the producer of the sci-fi film Arrival and the Stranger Things TV series on Netflix, is reported to be working on a new movie based on Sesame Street, according to The Guardian. The story was released on the 47th anniversary of the famed PBS children’s show, and while […]

The show A Capitol Fourth and its network PBS are under fire today after streaming their live Fourth of July show last night with faked fireworks. For weeks, A Capitol Fourth mounted a social media network campaign that consisted of the hashtag #July4thPBS and built high expectations for their live performances that would honor the […]