PBS Program Schedule • August
Monthly overview of broadcast PRIMETIME shows. Refer to the interactive schedule at vermontpbs.org/tv-schedules for the most current listings.

Aug 1 (Saturday)

7:00 PM | Still Open All Hours (repeat)
Following the success of the one-off special, this warm-hearted sitcom updating Roy Clarke's classic comedy Open All Hours is back with a full series and a mix of memorable new and returning characters. Still Open All Hours sees David Jason reprising his role as shopkeeper Granville, who has inherited the small corner shop from his beloved but miserly Uncle Arkwright. Now running the business with his cheerful and good-looking son, Leroy - the result of a brief romantic encounter a couple of decades ago - Granville continues to serve the local community in his own inimitable fashion! With a keen eye on making a profit, Granville comes up with all kinds of hair-brained schemes to encourage his customers to part with their money, but things rarely turn out as he expects. And while Leroy has no shortage of female attention, Granville's pursuit of old flame Mavis is repeatedly thwarted by her fiercely protective sister, Madge - and by the constant hovering presence of the Black Widow, who also seems to have her eye on Granville. (Additional airings: 8/8 7:00 PM, 8/15 7:00 PM, 8/22 7:00 PM, 8/29 7:00 PM)
7:30 PM | Are You Being Served? – Mrs. Slocombe Expects (repeat)
It is freezing and London has snow blizzards. The staff are called in early for an important meeting. Young Mr Grace decides to sell goods using psychology.
8:00 PM | Sister Boniface Mysteries – A Murder of Crows
Sister Boniface probes a deadly case when a murderous scarecrow terrorizes the Scarecrow Festival. (Additional airings: 8/5 4:30 PM)
9:00 PM | Death In Paradise
A reality show contestant is mysteriously murdered during the show. Mervin must work out how the impossible murder was committed; meanwhile, he looks into his mother's death. (Additional airings: 8/5 3:30 PM, 8/8 9:00 PM, 8/12 3:30 PM, 8/15 9:00 PM, 8/19 3:30 PM, 8/22 9:00 PM, 8/26 3:30 PM, 8/29 9:00 PM)
10:00 PM | RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service – Sieve & Sort
Based on real-life stories, follow the modern-day heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service as they navigate private lives as turbulent and profound as the heart-stopping emergencies they attend to in the Australian outback.
11:00 PM | Austin City Limits – Finneas (repeat)
Groundbreaking singer, songwriter and producer Finneas takes center stage with songs from his solo outing For Cryin' Out Loud! The ten-time Grammy-winning hitmaker dazzles with highlights and new gems detailing his sonic journey in a revelatory hour. (Additional airings: 8/3 12:00 AM)

Aug 2 (Sunday)

7:00 PM | Midsomer Murders – Midsomer Rhapsody, Part 2 (repeat)
Old music teacher Arthur Leggot is bludgeoned to death when confronting an intruder in his home who apparently came for the manuscript of a piece of music by the late composer Joan Alder. And, predictably, where the manuscript goes, murders follow.
8:00 PM | Patience – Hostage
Patience returns to help tackle crimes in York. When new detective Frankie Monroe bursts on the scene, there's initially tension but soon they learn to work as a team. Meanwhile, Patience faces challenges in love and loss. (Additional airings: 8/3 1:00 AM, 8/4 4:00 AM, 8/7 3:30 PM)
9:00 PM | Grantchester On Masterpiece – Season 11, Episode 8
There's no shortage of murder, mystery, and mayhem in the seemingly quiet 1950s Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester. There's a real warmth to this period crime drama, set in a picturesque location with central characters who've formed their own version of a family. (Additional airings: 8/3 2:00 AM, 8/4 5:00 AM, 8/7 4:30 PM)
10:00 PM | Downton Abbey Season 3 On Masterpiece – Part One
The Great War is over and the long-awaited engagement of Lady Mary and Matthew is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate. Shirley MacLaine joins the much-loved cast, which includes Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Penelope Wilton and many others. "No family is ever what it seems from the outside," observes Smith's shrewd character. Wedding guests descend on Downton Abbey, where disasters - large and small - threaten. One is Cora's freewheeling American mother, who tries to loosen up her in-laws.

Aug 3 (Monday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | This Old House – Asheville | Silt and Stone (repeat)
Zack takes a canoe ride on the river. Kevin visits a local workshop that is building a vanity top for Paula. Jenn has the Swannanoa soil tested after the flood and delivers the news to homeowners Jim and Allie. (Additional airings: 8/1 1:30 PM)
8:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow – Maryland Zoo Hour 2 (repeat)
ROADSHOW finds rare treasures at Maryland Zoo including 1973 Topps uncut card sheets, a ring collection, ca. 1970 and a 1967 Ram Kumar oil painting. Can you guess the top $180,000 treasure? (Additional airings: 8/4 3:30 PM, 8/8 2:30 PM)
9:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow – Maryland Zoo Hour 3 (repeat)
ROADSHOW searches for hidden treasures in Maryland including George Patton's gold WWI trench watch, a 1949 Charles Loloma pot, and a 1944 Joseph Erlanger's Nobel Prize & diploma. One is valued at $150,000 to $200,000! (Additional airings: 8/4 1:30 AM, 8/4 4:30 PM, 8/5 5:00 AM)
10:00 PM | POV – The Gas Station Attendant
As a boy, HN Shantha Murthy ran away from home to escape the poverty of his Indian village. He travelled the country for work, hoping that one day his life would change. Karla Murthy's film also explores her own identity as a first-generation American. What emerges is an intimate love letter - a meditation on a complicated father-daughter bond and a poignant tribute to the immigrant working class. (Additional airings: 8/4 2:30 AM, 8/5 3:30 AM)
11:30 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 4 (Tuesday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Ask This Old House – Garage Storage, Anode Rod (repeat)
Nathan helps a homeowner install an overhead garage storage rack for easier living; Heath demonstrates how to upgrade to a 3-way smart switch; Richard shows how to extend the life of a tank-style water heater by replacing the anode rod. (Additional airings: 8/1 2:00 PM)
8:00 PM | Elisabeth Von Trapp's Journey - Echoes of Sound
Elisabeth von Trapp is the granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music. In this fascinating documentary, Elisabeth embarks on a profound and intimate voyage as she travels to Austria to explore the deeper truths about her family's history and the underlying beauty behind the global theatrical and cinematic phenomenon.
9:00 PM | Once Upon A Time In Space – Friends Forever
Far from their home planet, astronauts living aboard the ISS face the emotional realities of isolation. When war breaks out on Earth, relationships are tested and the future of international cooperation in space is thrown into question. (Additional airings: 8/5 1:00 AM, 8/6 3:00 AM, 8/9 3:00 AM)
10:00 PM | Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed The World – The Robot (repeat)
Learn how robots were first conceptualized in ancient Rome and see how their use has evolved over the centuries, from the calculator to the Roomba. Then, take a sneak peek at what future robots will be able to do. (Additional airings: 8/5 2:00 AM, 8/6 4:00 AM, 8/9 4:00 AM)
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 5 (Wednesday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Museum Access – The Driehaus Museum - Chicago, IL
Gilded age mansion with Tiffany Studio stained glass collection.
8:00 PM | Nature – Big Little Journeys: Bloodlines (repeat)
In Madagascar, a match-stick sized chameleon goes on an epic journey to find a mate and lay eggs before it's too late. A water vole in the Scottish Highlands swims a lake, climbs a waterfall and scales a mountain to find a place to raise her pups. (Additional airings: 8/6 3:30 PM, 8/7 4:00 AM, 8/9 1:00 AM)
9:00 PM | Nova – Return to the Moon (repeat)
A half-century after Apollo, the Artemis missions aim to bring astronauts back to the Moon and establish a lunar space station. Follow the Artemis II engineers and crew on the perilous 10-day journey to orbit the Moon. (Additional airings: 8/6 1:00 AM, 8/6 4:30 PM, 8/7 5:00 AM, 8/9 12:00 AM)
10:00 PM | Bugs That Rule The World – Beetlemania (repeat)
As the world's most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment. Why are these colorful and ingenious creatures often regarded "the most important species on the planet"? (Additional airings: 8/6 2:00 AM, 8/7 3:00 AM, 8/9 2:00 AM)
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 6 (Thursday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Rick Steves' Europe – Travel Skills: Cruising (repeat)
Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. He learns how to get the most out of a cruise, and exercises his independence to make smart use of limited time on shore by planning well, avoiding lines, and eating quick-but-local meals on the go. Along with the joys and efficiencies of cruising, Rick considers the downsides, including the inevitable congestion and commercialism that comes with mass tourism.
8:00 PM | Agatha Christie Code (repeat)
9:00 PM | Inspector George Gently – Son of a Gun
A bank armed robbery interrupts Christmas Eve celebrations at the station and sets Gently, Bacchus, and Coles on the trail of a gang of local skinheads.
10:30 PM | View Finders – Faroe Islands, Part 1 (repeat)
The View Finders explore the remote Faroe Islands, an archipelago of 18 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic. They capture the rugged beauty of towering sea cliffs, iconic grass-roofed houses, and the powerful Atlantic. Through their lenses, they document the distinctive Faroese way of life, focusing on the fragile ecosystems, natural resources, and resilient spirit of this isolated location.
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 7 (Friday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Vermont This Week
Mitch Wertlieb hosts Vermont's top journalists as they delve into the most important news stories each week. (Additional airings: 8/2 11:30 AM, 8/9 11:30 AM, 8/14 7:30 PM, 8/21 7:30 PM, 8/23 11:30 AM, 8/28 7:30 PM)
8:00 PM | Washington Week with The Atlantic
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories. (Additional airings: 8/14 8:00 PM, 8/21 8:00 PM, 8/22 1:00 AM, 8/28 8:00 PM, 8/29 5:30 AM)
8:30 PM | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum. (Additional airings: 8/14 8:30 PM, 8/21 8:30 PM, 8/22 1:30 AM, 8/28 8:30 PM, 8/29 1:00 AM, 8/31 4:30 AM)
9:00 PM | Chasing The Moon: American Experience – Magnificent Desolation (repeat)
Experience the triumph of the first moon landing, witnessed by the largest TV audience in history. But dreams of space dramatically intersect with dreams of democracy, raising questions of national priorities and national identity. (Additional airings: 8/8 1:00 AM, 8/10 3:00 AM)
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 8 (Saturday)

7:00 PM | Still Open All Hours (repeat)
Following the success of the one-off special, this warm-hearted sitcom updating Roy Clarke's classic comedy Open All Hours is back with a full series and a mix of memorable new and returning characters. Still Open All Hours sees David Jason reprising his role as shopkeeper Granville, who has inherited the small corner shop from his beloved but miserly Uncle Arkwright. Now running the business with his cheerful and good-looking son, Leroy - the result of a brief romantic encounter a couple of decades ago - Granville continues to serve the local community in his own inimitable fashion! With a keen eye on making a profit, Granville comes up with all kinds of hair-brained schemes to encourage his customers to part with their money, but things rarely turn out as he expects. And while Leroy has no shortage of female attention, Granville's pursuit of old flame Mavis is repeatedly thwarted by her fiercely protective sister, Madge - and by the constant hovering presence of the Black Widow, who also seems to have her eye on Granville. (Additional airings: 8/1 7:00 PM, 8/15 7:00 PM, 8/22 7:00 PM, 8/29 7:00 PM)
7:30 PM | Are You Being Served? – A Change Is As Good As A Rest (repeat)
Changes to staffing arrangements at Grace Brothers lead to fun and games.
8:00 PM | Sister Boniface Mysteries – Are Ye' Dancin'?
After a ceilidh band member is murdered, Sister Boniface has to solve the crime at Mrs Clam's birthday celebration. (Additional airings: 8/12 4:30 PM)
9:00 PM | Death In Paradise
Mervin and the team investigate the death of the owner of a skincare company after she dies from an allergic reaction, that shouldn't have been fatal. (Additional airings: 8/1 9:00 PM, 8/5 3:30 PM, 8/12 3:30 PM, 8/15 9:00 PM, 8/19 3:30 PM, 8/22 9:00 PM, 8/26 3:30 PM, 8/29 9:00 PM)
10:00 PM | RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service – Separation Anxiety
Based on real-life stories, follow the modern-day heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service as they navigate private lives as turbulent and profound as the heart-stopping emergencies they attend to in the Australian outback.
11:00 PM | Austin City Limits – Role Model/Mj Lenderman & The Wind (repeat)
A pair of next-generation singer-songwriters make Austin City Limits debuts: chart-topper Role Model performs hits from Kansas Anymore, while Asheville, NC indie- rock ace MJ Lenderman & The Wind light up the stage with songs from Manning Fireworks. (Additional airings: 8/9 11:00 PM)

Aug 9 (Sunday)

7:00 PM | Midsomer Murders – The Blacktrees Prophecy, Part 1
Deep in Blacktrees Forest is a bombproof shelter built by a man named Warren Kaine. His extreme paranoia has drawn other survivalists to the village, and now a doomsday prepper group meets weekly. Guest stars include Sonita Henry (The Chelsea Detective).
8:00 PM | Dolly Parton: Here I Am
The undisputed queen of country music, living legend Dolly Parton has had one of the most stellar careers of any musician. In this groundbreaking documentary film, Dolly herself lets us in on her fondest memories, her influences and her process, and we explore the legendary talent that has made her astonishingly successful and well-loved. With unprecedented access to Dolly, along with incredible archival footage from concerts and interviews spanning her career, we marvel at the spirit, soul and hard work of an artist who has inspired countless others. We learn about her humble beginnings and the singers and songwriters who inspired her and hear from some extremely famous fans. For Dolly Parton fans, this is a must-see film, and for the uninitiated, it's a brilliant and necessary introduction. (Additional airings: 8/10 12:00 AM, 8/14 3:30 PM)
10:00 PM | Masterpiece Classic – Part Two (repeat)
The Great War is over and the long-awaited engagement of Lady Mary and Matthew is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate. Shirley MacLaine joins the much-loved cast, which includes Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Penelope Wilton and many others. "No family is ever what it seems from the outside," observes Smith's shrewd character. The fate of Downton Abbey hinges on a letter from a dead man. Edith and Sir Anthony face their own fateful moment. Mrs. Hughes confronts a crisis.
11:00 PM | Austin City Limits – Role Model/Mj Lenderman & The Wind (repeat)
A pair of next-generation singer-songwriters make Austin City Limits debuts: chart-topper Role Model performs hits from Kansas Anymore, while Asheville, NC indie- rock ace MJ Lenderman & The Wind light up the stage with songs from Manning Fireworks. (Additional airings: 8/8 11:00 PM)

Aug 10 (Monday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | This Old House – Asheville | Putting Down Roots (repeat)
Jenn takes Swannanoa homeowners plant shopping and then helps with landscaping in North Asheville. Meanwhile, Kevin heads to Georgia for a carpet factory tour. Zack helps install a butcher block counter at Miah's. (Additional airings: 8/8 1:30 PM)
8:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow – Idaho Botanical Garden Hour 2 (repeat)
Watch breathtaking appraisals at Idaho Botanical Garden, including Idaho State gems & gold nuggets, ca. 1905, 1935 Gum Inc. Mickey Mouse cards, and 1826 portraits attributed to the Guilford County Limner. Which is a $20,000 to $40,000 find? (Additional airings: 8/11 3:30 PM, 8/12 4:00 AM, 8/15 2:30 PM)
9:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow – Idaho Botanical Garden Hour 3 (repeat)
You won't be-leaf the top treasure at the Idaho Botanical Garden treasure among a 1980 Topps basketball cards box, Marvel The Amazing Spider-Man comics, and an Alexej von Jawlensky Meditation oil. Can you guess the $50,000 to $100,000 find? (Additional airings: 8/11 1:00 AM, 8/11 4:30 PM, 8/12 5:00 AM)
10:00 PM | Weekend In Havana (repeat)
Join Geoffrey Baer as he travels to Havana, where dancers, musicians, architects and writers invite him into their lives to experience the color, culture and history of a beautiful and seductive city only recently re-opened to Americans. (Additional airings: 8/11 2:00 AM, 8/12 3:00 AM)
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 11 (Tuesday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Ask This Old House – Idaho Backyard Makeover (repeat)
Jenn Nawada travels to Idaho to revamp a backyard of a homeowner who hosts weekly potluck dinner parties. His Monday Night Dinners now draw up to 100- 200 guests, overwhelming a space not built for crowds. Jenn and the community redesign the yard for smoother flow and function. Then, Mark McCullough replaces two rusted window wells, demonstrating proper removal and installation. (Additional airings: 8/8 2:00 PM, 8/11 4:30 AM, 8/13 1:00 AM)
8:00 PM | Ken Burns: The National Parks (repeat)
Explore the beauty and grandeur of our nation's magnificent parks, from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon. Filmmakers Burns and Dayton Duncan vividly reveal fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the series.
9:30 PM | The American Revolution: An Inside Look (repeat)
Step behind the scenes of Ken Burns's new film, The American Revolution. Through shooting locations, historical re-enactments, and exclusive clips, meet the master storytellers who brought the story of the Revolution to life in a compelling visual story.
10:00 PM | 10 Modern Marvels That Changed America (repeat)
Take a whirlwind tour of engineering feats that made our civilization possible. See how engineers connected our nation with bridges, rail networks and a continent-wide freeway system, and delivered water from distant rivers to our kitchen sinks. (Additional airings: 8/12 2:00 AM, 8/13 5:00 AM, 8/17 5:00 AM)
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 12 (Wednesday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Museum Access – The Best of Aviation - CT, MA
Wings of Freedom' WWIl airplanes / American Heritage Museum.
8:00 PM | Lion: The Rise and Fall of the Marsh Pride (repeat)
For thirty years, camera operators in Kenya have followed one incredible pride of lions. The fates and fortunes of this family have been broadcast worldwide and touched the lives of millions. Now for the first time, the story of the lioness at the heart of this dynasty is being told. Hers is an epic tale of strength and survival in a place where lions and humans are increasingly at odds. This groundbreaking film introduces a new form of natural history storytelling. For the first time, her life will be told in 360 degrees by those who filmed her, those who protected her and those who wanted her dead. Bibi is more than just a lion. She is a powerful symbol of nature's fight for survival in a crowded world (Additional airings: 8/14 3:00 AM, 8/16 12:00 AM)
9:30 PM | The Letter: A Message for Our Earth (repeat)
This feature film documents a completely original set of events about a contemporary game-changing "call to action" that features unprecedented access from one of the world's most iconic leaders: Pope Francis. The storyline interweaves the lives of 5 principal characters on a voyage of discovery; which is both an adventure of the mind as well as the body. These life changing experiences raises questions about how science and spirituality are vital to solving perhaps the biggest globally defining issue of our time: climate change. (Additional airings: 8/13 1:30 AM, 8/13 4:00 PM, 8/14 4:30 AM, 8/16 1:30 AM)
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 13 (Thursday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Rick Steves' Europe – Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes (repeat)
Rick island-hops through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways - Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes - and basking in their dramatic beauty. He tours ancient ruins, traces the vestiges of the Crusaders, samples rustic cuisine, savors classic Greek-island views, and compares beaches - from the ultimate party beach to idyllic quiet hideaways. And he shows how a cruise ship can be an efficient way to link up great island stopovers.
8:00 PM | Quincy Jones, Music Man (repeat)
He was the genius behind some of the 20th century's greatest hits. QUINCY JONES, MUSIC MAN profiles the industry legend (1933-2024) whose work sold more than 150 million records worldwide - including the best-selling album ever, Thriller, and the fastest-selling U.S. pop single in history, We Are the World. He worked alongside legendary artists such as Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Donna Summer, Jane Fonda, Lionel Richie and Steven Spielberg, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.
9:00 PM | Inspector George Gently – Gently Liberated
When DCI Gently and his team investigate a body found in a chemical storage tank, they learn that the victim's wife was convicted of his murder eight years ago. But Gently decides to reopen the case against the wishes of DI Bacchus, who had worked on the original investigation.
10:30 PM | View Finders – Faroe Islands, Part 2 (repeat)
Chris and Paul continue in the Faroe Islands. This visually magnificent conclusion goes beyond the photography to focus on the archipelago's unique culture and ecology. The episode centers on sustainability, exploring preservation challenges and successes through engagement with locals, conservationists, and community members.
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 14 (Friday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Vermont This Week
Mitch Wertlieb hosts Vermont's top journalists as they delve into the most important news stories each week. (Additional airings: 8/2 11:30 AM, 8/7 7:30 PM, 8/9 11:30 AM, 8/21 7:30 PM, 8/23 11:30 AM, 8/28 7:30 PM)
8:00 PM | Washington Week with The Atlantic
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories. (Additional airings: 8/7 8:00 PM, 8/21 8:00 PM, 8/22 1:00 AM, 8/28 8:00 PM, 8/29 5:30 AM)
8:30 PM | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum. (Additional airings: 8/7 8:30 PM, 8/21 8:30 PM, 8/22 1:30 AM, 8/28 8:30 PM, 8/29 1:00 AM, 8/31 4:30 AM)
9:00 PM | Reba McEntire Live from Madison Square Garden
Reba McEntire headlines a special night of music from New York's Madison Square Garden. Featuring some of Reba's biggest hits like "Turn On The Radio", "Can't Even Get The Blues", "Going Out Like That" and "Fancy", this concert was the final night of the Reba: Live In Concert tour which visited over 50 cities throughout 2022 and 2023. This concert, filmed on April 15, 2023 marked Reba's first-time headlining the iconic New York City venue. Special appearance by Terri Clark who joins Reba for a Linda Ronstadt medley.
10:00 PM | Elvis '56
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 15 (Saturday)

7:00 PM | Still Open All Hours (repeat)
Following the success of the one-off special, this warm-hearted sitcom updating Roy Clarke's classic comedy Open All Hours is back with a full series and a mix of memorable new and returning characters. Still Open All Hours sees David Jason reprising his role as shopkeeper Granville, who has inherited the small corner shop from his beloved but miserly Uncle Arkwright. Now running the business with his cheerful and good-looking son, Leroy - the result of a brief romantic encounter a couple of decades ago - Granville continues to serve the local community in his own inimitable fashion! With a keen eye on making a profit, Granville comes up with all kinds of hair-brained schemes to encourage his customers to part with their money, but things rarely turn out as he expects. And while Leroy has no shortage of female attention, Granville's pursuit of old flame Mavis is repeatedly thwarted by her fiercely protective sister, Madge - and by the constant hovering presence of the Black Widow, who also seems to have her eye on Granville. (Additional airings: 8/1 7:00 PM, 8/8 7:00 PM, 8/22 7:00 PM, 8/29 7:00 PM)
7:30 PM | Are You Being Served? – Founder's Day (repeat)
Young Mr Grace is turning 80 and Mr Rumbold asks the staff to come up with ideas for celebrating it. They steal his memoirs and perform a This Is Your Life-style surprise called This Is Your Department.
8:00 PM | Sister Boniface Mysteries – Killer Heels
A murder at Groovy Shoo's boot factory during labor unrest forces Sister Boniface to investigate amid striking workers after owner Arthur is poisoned following a pay dispute. (Additional airings: 8/19 4:30 PM)
9:00 PM | Death In Paradise
A distillery owner is poisoned during a group tasting of his premium rum. But the case is shrouded in mystery when it is revealed that all the guests drank from the same bottle. (Additional airings: 8/1 9:00 PM, 8/5 3:30 PM, 8/8 9:00 PM, 8/12 3:30 PM, 8/19 3:30 PM, 8/22 9:00 PM, 8/26 3:30 PM, 8/29 9:00 PM)
10:00 PM | RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service – Source Control
Based on real-life stories, follow the modern-day heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service as they navigate private lives as turbulent and profound as the heart-stopping emergencies they attend to in the Australian outback.
11:00 PM | Austin City Limits – Mickey Guyton/Carin Leon (repeat)
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS continues its longstanding tradition of showcasing the best of original American music and beyond. Musical styles range from contemporary and traditional pop to rock, country, blues, bluegrass, Latin, folk, roots and more. All find a home on the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS stage. (Additional airings: 8/16 11:00 PM)

Aug 16 (Sunday)

7:00 PM | Midsomer Murders – The Blacktrees Prophecy, Part 2
Deep in Blacktrees Forest is a bombproof shelter built by a man named Warren Kaine. His extreme paranoia has drawn other survivalists to the village, and now a doomsday prepper group meets weekly. Guest stars include Sonita Henry (The Chelsea Detective).
8:00 PM | Pavarotti 90: The Man Who Moved The World
The tribute concert PAVAROTTI 90: THE MAN WHO MOVED THE WORLD, filmed in September 2025 at Italy's Arena di Verona, celebrates what would have been the acclaimed tenor's 90th birthday. Featuring world-renowned opera and pop artists, including Andrea Bocelli, the performance showcases the two diverse musical sides of Pavarotti. More than just a concert, this gathering also served as a heartfelt memorial, honoring the tenor through testimonies, memories, video clips and powerful performances. (Additional airings: 8/17 12:00 AM, 8/18 3:00 AM, 8/21 4:00 PM)
9:30 PM | Dream of Italy – Andrea Bocelli's Tuscany (repeat)
We visit the seaside home of famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in Tuscany to learn how this region has influenced Bocelli's life and music, exploring his deep faith and love of dogs. We visit the people and places that defined him including Forte dei Marmi, Lajatico and Lucca and experience a special performance from Bocelli himself! (Additional airings: 8/17 1:30 AM, 8/18 4:30 AM, 8/21 3:30 PM)
10:00 PM | Downton Abbey Season 3 On Masterpiece – Part Three
The Great War is over and the long-awaited engagement of Lady Mary and Matthew is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate. Shirley MacLaine joins the much-loved cast, which includes Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Penelope Wilton and many others. "No family is ever what it seems from the outside," observes Smith's shrewd character. Two social revolutions arrive at Downton Abbey: the Irish civil war and the fight for women's suffrage. A mysterious conspiracy keeps Anna and Bates apart. (Additional airings: 8/17 2:00 AM)
11:00 PM | Austin City Limits – Mickey Guyton/Carin Leon (repeat)
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS continues its longstanding tradition of showcasing the best of original American music and beyond. Musical styles range from contemporary and traditional pop to rock, country, blues, bluegrass, Latin, folk, roots and more. All find a home on the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS stage. (Additional airings: 8/15 11:00 PM)

Aug 17 (Monday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | This Old House – Asheville | Coming Home (repeat)
It's a celebration in Western North Carolina as five families return to their homes after rebuilding from Hurricane Helene. The crew tours the houses and connects with each family. The location of the next project is revealed. (Additional airings: 8/15 1:30 PM)
8:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow – Shelburne Museum Hour 1 (repeat)
Gem State treasures sparkle at Idaho Botanical Garden, including CA. 1941 Rolls Royce Wraith center caps & certificate, 1934 All-American basketball team autographs and a Maynard Dixon oil painting, CA. 1913. One is $50,000 to $80,000! (Additional airings: 8/18 3:30 PM, 8/19 4:00 AM)
9:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow – Shelburne Museum Hour 2 (repeat)
Visit the Green Mountain State for colorful finds, like a women's Rolex gold & diamond bracelet watch, an American Girl Barbie & wardrobe, ca. 1965, and a schoolgirl needlework, ca. 1740. Can you guess which one is $50,000 to $125,000? (Additional airings: 8/18 1:00 AM, 8/18 4:30 PM, 8/19 5:00 AM)
10:00 PM | Inside The Court of Henry VIII (repeat)
Part Renaissance prince, part medieval tyrant, Henry VIII is the most famous of English kings. Venture beyond the facade of his glamorous court to understand the danger and intrigue that routinely cost courtiers their heads. (Additional airings: 8/18 2:00 AM, 8/19 3:00 AM)
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 18 (Tuesday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Ask This Old House – Speakeasy Hidden Door (repeat)
Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new. Nathan helps a homeowner turn a bar closet into a mini speakeasy with a hidden bookcase door kit. (Additional airings: 8/15 2:00 PM)
8:00 PM | Finding Your Roots – Westward Bound (repeat)
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of talk show host Sara Haines and playwright Tracy Letts - traveling from frontier towns in the American west to surprising places in the east, revealing the complexity at our nation's core. (Additional airings: 8/20 5:00 AM)
9:00 PM | American Masters – Starring Dick Van Dyke (repeat)
Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday. Known for films like Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, TV show Diagnosis Murder and his classic CBS sitcom, Van Dyke has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades. Featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail Van Dyke's extraordinary showbiz legacy. (Additional airings: 8/19 1:00 AM, 8/20 3:00 AM, 8/23 3:00 AM)
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

Aug 19 (Wednesday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Museum Access – Tapping Reeve House & Litchfield Law School - CT
America's 1st law school famous grads & 18thC Bedford Courthouse Museum.
8:00 PM | Nature – Lions of the Skeleton Coast (repeat)
In this captivating tale, lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the harsh realities of survival in one of the world's most unforgiving places, Namibia's brutal Skeleton Coast. Stander's passion for these majestic creatures began 40 years ago, when he encountered a lone desert lioness on the Coast shores. But the desert lions soon disappeared from the region, and more than a decade later, he discovers a female cub called "Queen" whose life unlocks the survival secrets of desert lions. One day tragedy strikes the Queen's three granddaughters who become unexpectedly orphaned, and they embark on a harrowing journey through the empty desert facing starvation. Stander documents their every move, revealing the unique and complex relationship between land and marine predators. (Additional airings: 8/20 3:30 PM, 8/21 4:00 AM, 8/23 1:00 AM)
9:00 PM | Nova – Human: Origins (repeat)
Where did humans come from, and what makes us unique? Discover the remarkable origins of Homo sapiens, and the crucial moments of innovation, communication, and ritual that set us on our path. (Additional airings: 8/20 1:00 AM, 8/20 4:30 PM, 8/21 5:00 AM, 8/23 12:00 AM)
10:00 PM | Resolve to Solve with Miles O'brien – Wild Climate Fixes from Cows and Beavers
Can seaweed and beavers help save the world? Miles O'Brien travels the country to meet the innovators using nature-based solutions to tackle climate change in surprising ways. (Additional airings: 8/20 2:00 AM, 8/21 3:00 AM, 8/23 2:00 AM)
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
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Aug 20 (Thursday)

7:00 PM | Made Here – Wind Power: Vt Leads The Way
It is relatively unknown that in 1941 in Vermont, the first in the world megawatt-size wind turbine on Grandpa?s Knob, was connected to the local electrical grid. The 1.25-MW Smith-Putnam wind turbine was erected in Castletown, Vermont. It had two blades 75 feet in length. Incredibly, it took aver 40 years before this feat was once again accomplished. The documentary focuses on how this came about. (Additional airings: 8/23 12:00 PM)
8:00 PM | Rob Reiner: The Director (repeat)
ROB REINER: THE DIRECTOR celebrates the extraordinary work of a man whose contributions to the silver screen entertained a broad audience for decades. The program looks back at Reiner's remarkable career, covering his younger days playing Mike Stivic (aka Meathead) on All in the Family and his legendary role as one of the leading film directors of our time. Several film experts comment on his turn behind the camera and show clips from his extensive body of work, including This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery and A Few Good Men.
9:00 PM | Inspector George Gently – Gently and the New Age
When Gently is asked to look into a young woman's unsolved murder, he hopes to expose one last cover-up before retiring from the force. Still at odds with his superior, Bacchus asks for Rachel's help investigating the murder of a worker killed during a picket riot. Both cases seem to be linked to a charismatic and ambitious politician.
10:30 PM | View Finders – British Virgin Islands (repeat)
Paul and Chris sail the British Virgin Islands, exploring vibrant marine life, pristine beaches, and local culture. They meet with community leaders and conservationists, highlighting the blend of tradition and ecology. The episode showcases the BVI's resilient beauty and spirited communities, emphasizing the crucial need to protect coral reefs and wildlife.
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
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Aug 21 (Friday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Vermont This Week
Mitch Wertlieb hosts Vermont's top journalists as they delve into the most important news stories each week. (Additional airings: 8/2 11:30 AM, 8/7 7:30 PM, 8/9 11:30 AM, 8/14 7:30 PM, 8/23 11:30 AM, 8/28 7:30 PM)
8:00 PM | Washington Week with The Atlantic
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories. (Additional airings: 8/7 8:00 PM, 8/14 8:00 PM, 8/22 1:00 AM, 8/28 8:00 PM, 8/29 5:30 AM)
8:30 PM | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum. (Additional airings: 8/7 8:30 PM, 8/14 8:30 PM, 8/22 1:30 AM, 8/28 8:30 PM, 8/29 1:00 AM, 8/31 4:30 AM)
9:00 PM | Great Performances at the Met – Eugene Onegin
Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini's Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. (Additional airings: 8/22 2:00 AM, 8/24 3:00 AM)

Aug 22 (Saturday)

7:00 PM | Still Open All Hours (repeat)
Following the success of the one-off special, this warm-hearted sitcom updating Roy Clarke's classic comedy Open All Hours is back with a full series and a mix of memorable new and returning characters. Still Open All Hours sees David Jason reprising his role as shopkeeper Granville, who has inherited the small corner shop from his beloved but miserly Uncle Arkwright. Now running the business with his cheerful and good-looking son, Leroy - the result of a brief romantic encounter a couple of decades ago - Granville continues to serve the local community in his own inimitable fashion! With a keen eye on making a profit, Granville comes up with all kinds of hair-brained schemes to encourage his customers to part with their money, but things rarely turn out as he expects. And while Leroy has no shortage of female attention, Granville's pursuit of old flame Mavis is repeatedly thwarted by her fiercely protective sister, Madge - and by the constant hovering presence of the Black Widow, who also seems to have her eye on Granville. (Additional airings: 8/1 7:00 PM, 8/8 7:00 PM, 8/15 7:00 PM, 8/29 7:00 PM)
7:30 PM | Are You Being Served? – The Old Order Changes (repeat)
Young Mr Grace brings back some unusual ideas from his trip to the US, creating a more informal staff policy. Getting rid of uniforms and staff titles is just the beginning!
8:00 PM | Sister Boniface Mysteries – Let The Games Begin!
A game show filming in Great Slaughter turns deadly when a contestant dies by electrocution. Sister Boniface investigates multiple suspects to catch the killer before another murder occurs. (Additional airings: 8/26 4:30 PM)
9:00 PM | Death In Paradise
During a women's football game, the star player is found shot dead in a locker room only accessible from the pitch, yet no spectators saw anything. Mervin faces pressure while Naomi confronts someone from her past. (Additional airings: 8/1 9:00 PM, 8/5 3:30 PM, 8/8 9:00 PM, 8/12 3:30 PM, 8/15 9:00 PM, 8/19 3:30 PM, 8/26 3:30 PM, 8/29 9:00 PM)
10:00 PM | RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service – Non Negative
Based on real-life stories, follow the modern-day heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service as they navigate private lives as turbulent and profound as the heart-stopping emergencies they attend to in the Australian outback.
11:00 PM | Austin City Limits – Bonnie Raitt (repeat)
Blues, rock & soul maestro Bonnie Raitt returns to Austin City Limits for the first time in a decade performing classics and highlights from her triple 2023 Grammy-winning album "Just Like That" in an epic hour. (Additional airings: 8/23 11:00 PM)

Aug 23 (Sunday)

7:00 PM | Midsomer Murders – The Debt of Lies, Part 1
Gated estate Challis Court is a tight-knit community for retired police officers, but when a new arrival is found dead, the other residents regard the murder as an affront; Barnaby realizes that the killer is likely an ex-police officer. Guest stars include Tom Conti (Oppenheimer, Doc Martin).
8:00 PM | Mr Bates vs The Post Office On Masterpiece – Episode 1 (repeat)
Mysterious financial losses lead the Post Office to fire and prosecute village Subpostmasters, who have no way to prove their innocence. (Additional airings: 8/24 12:00 AM, 8/25 3:00 AM, 8/28 3:30 PM)
9:00 PM | Mr Bates vs The Post Office On Masterpiece – Episode 2 (repeat)
Alan Bates and the Subpostmasters begin their fight for the truth and justice with new allies in Parliament, but first, they must convince an independent investigator of their honesty. (Additional airings: 8/24 1:00 AM, 8/25 4:00 AM, 8/28 4:30 PM)
10:00 PM | Masterpiece Classic – Part Four (repeat)
The Great War is over and the long-awaited engagement of Lady Mary and Matthew is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate. Shirley MacLaine joins the much-loved cast, which includes Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Penelope Wilton and many others. "No family is ever what it seems from the outside," observes Smith's shrewd character. The Crawley family faces its severest test yet. Meanwhile, new faces try to fit into the tight-knit circle of servants. New evidence turns up in a baffling case.
11:00 PM | Austin City Limits – Bonnie Raitt (repeat)
Blues, rock & soul maestro Bonnie Raitt returns to Austin City Limits for the first time in a decade performing classics and highlights from her triple 2023 Grammy-winning album "Just Like That" in an epic hour. (Additional airings: 8/22 11:00 PM)

Aug 24 (Monday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | This Old House – Walpole Adu | Welcome to Walpole (repeat)
In Walpole, a 1970s ranch is reworked for multigenerational living, adding a backyard ADU for aging parents, a primary suite bump-out, smarter baths, and better flow from garage to new mudroom and kitchen. (Additional airings: 8/22 1:30 PM)
8:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow – Shelburne Museum Hour 3 (repeat)
Watch vibrant Vermont treasures from Shelburne Museum including a 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo & basketball, a Buffalo Bill poster, ca. 1893 and an Edwardian sapphire & diamond ring. Which Vermont treasure is worth up to $150,000? (Additional airings: 8/22 2:30 PM, 8/25 3:30 PM, 8/26 4:00 AM)
9:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow – New York City, Hour One (repeat)
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW hits a homerun in the premiere of season 19 with a treasure-filled visit to New York City and its largest sports memorabilia find ever! Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Eric Silver take a trip to the New-York Historical Society to discuss Frederic Auguste Bartholdi Statue of Liberty statuettes. Highlights include an unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal, ca. 1974, that was positioned to become a sequel to his quotation book Whole Grains; a headboard from the set of The Godfather, Part II that was purchased for under $25; and an archive of rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings, appraised at $1,000,000. (Additional airings: 8/25 4:30 PM, 8/26 5:00 AM)
10:00 PM | POV – How to Build A Library
Shiro and Wachuka have never tackled a project like this before, but their determination to redefine what the formerly whites-only McMillan Memorial Library can be pushes them through each challenge. Their friendship gives us a glimpse into their warm personalities, and their candidness about their frustrations draws us into their journey, making us feel like we're right there with them. (Additional airings: 8/25 1:30 AM)
11:30 PM | Amanpour and Company
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Aug 25 (Tuesday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Ask This Old House – Running Power to a Shed (repeat)
Mauro explains the basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room. Kevin hosts a kitchen quiz on what food scraps belong in the garbage disposal versus the compost. Heath shows a homeowner how to run underground power from his house to a new shed. (Additional airings: 8/22 2:00 PM, 8/26 1:00 AM)
8:00 PM | Finding Your Roots – Family Harmonies (repeat)
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two celebrated musicians: Lizzo and Flea - traveling across Europe, Australia and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work. (Additional airings: 8/27 5:00 AM, 8/31 5:00 AM)
9:00 PM | American Masters – Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World
nature, beauty, and love. Oliver published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays on Oliver. Shaped by a solitary childhood and rising literary fame, Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary (Additional airings: 8/26 1:30 AM, 8/27 3:30 AM, 8/29 4:00 AM)
10:30 PM | Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with Dav – The American Bald Eagle (repeat)
The story of how the American Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch in American iconography. Learn how it became an iconic symbol of patriotism but also of environmental activism and Native American traditions. (Additional airings: 8/26 3:00 AM, 8/30 3:00 AM)
11:30 PM | Amanpour and Company
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Aug 26 (Wednesday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Upstate Attractions – The Wilder Homestead
Go back in time to the mid-1800s, to a simple homestead outside of the town of Malone, New York. In Franklin County. This storybook location was made internationally famous by a woman who never set foot on the farmland - author of the Little House on the Prairie book series, Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Wilder Homestead is the boyhood home of her husband Almanzo Wilder.
8:00 PM | Nature – Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons (repeat)
The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild. (Additional airings: 8/27 3:30 PM, 8/28 4:00 AM, 8/30 1:00 AM)
9:00 PM | Nova – Human: Into The Americas (repeat)
Follow ancient humans' perilous journey into the Americas, where a frigid Ice Age landscape, mammoths, and other fearsome beasts tested their resilience. (Additional airings: 8/27 1:00 AM, 8/27 4:30 PM, 8/28 5:00 AM, 8/30 12:00 AM)
10:00 PM | Resolve to Solve with Miles O'brien – Weathering Change Through Wind and Heat
Extreme heat is reshaping lives across the globe. Miles O'Brien journeys from Phoenix to Sydney to find solutions, proving that while the tools to fight this threat exist, the real question is: do we have the will to use them in time? (Additional airings: 8/27 2:00 AM, 8/28 3:00 AM, 8/30 2:00 AM)
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
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Aug 27 (Thursday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Rick Steves' Europe – European Festivals I (repeat)
In this first of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, Rick cheers with the masses at Siena's crazy Palio horse race, tosses a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, dons a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrates Easter in Greece. Dropping in on some of the Continent's top parties, he discovers that each one is a celebration of traditional culture, and all of them are full of opportunities to sing and dance, feast on traditional food, and party with locals.
8:00 PM | The Great Escaper On Masterpiece
Follow the daring escape of Bernard Jordan, an 89-year-old WWII veteran, to attend the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Driven by love and the memory of fallen comrades, this true story is a tribute to heroism, healing, and remembrance.
10:00 PM | Ella Fitzgerald Live In Montreux 1969
Ella Fitzgerald is regarded by many as the greatest jazz singer of all time and was one of the dominant figures in the genre throughout the second half of the 20th century. 1969 saw her debut appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival, a stage she was to grace many more times. In ELLA FITZGERALD LIVE AT MONTREUX 1969, the "First Lady of Song," backed by the Tommy Flanagan Trio, delivers a set that combines contemporary tracks such as "Sunshine of Your Love" and "Hey Jude" with classics like "I Won't Dance" and "That Old Black Magic." Whatever the material, this concert proves Ella could always swing.
11:00 PM | Amanpour and Company
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Aug 28 (Friday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | Vermont This Week
Mitch Wertlieb hosts Vermont's top journalists as they delve into the most important news stories each week. (Additional airings: 8/2 11:30 AM, 8/7 7:30 PM, 8/9 11:30 AM, 8/14 7:30 PM, 8/21 7:30 PM, 8/23 11:30 AM)
8:00 PM | Washington Week with The Atlantic
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories. (Additional airings: 8/7 8:00 PM, 8/14 8:00 PM, 8/21 8:00 PM, 8/22 1:00 AM, 8/29 5:30 AM)
8:30 PM | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum. (Additional airings: 8/7 8:30 PM, 8/14 8:30 PM, 8/21 8:30 PM, 8/22 1:30 AM, 8/29 1:00 AM, 8/31 4:30 AM)
9:00 PM | Great Performances – Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2026
Each summer, the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic is joined by a guest soloist to perform an enchanting open-air concert under the direction of a guest conductor from the magnificent gardens of Austria's Imperial Schonbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. (Additional airings: 8/29 1:30 AM, 8/31 3:00 AM)
10:30 PM | Great Performances – NOW Hear This | Brahms: Free But Alone (repeat)
Journey through Germany to uncover the composer's private world including his personal photo collection and a visit to his summer hideaway, preserved as he left it revealing how love, duty, and doubt forged one of history's greatest composers. (Additional airings: 8/29 3:00 AM, 8/30 4:00 AM)
11:30 PM | Amanpour and Company
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Aug 29 (Saturday)

7:00 PM | Still Open All Hours (repeat)
Following the success of the one-off special, this warm-hearted sitcom updating Roy Clarke's classic comedy Open All Hours is back with a full series and a mix of memorable new and returning characters. Still Open All Hours sees David Jason reprising his role as shopkeeper Granville, who has inherited the small corner shop from his beloved but miserly Uncle Arkwright. Now running the business with his cheerful and good-looking son, Leroy - the result of a brief romantic encounter a couple of decades ago - Granville continues to serve the local community in his own inimitable fashion! With a keen eye on making a profit, Granville comes up with all kinds of hair-brained schemes to encourage his customers to part with their money, but things rarely turn out as he expects. And while Leroy has no shortage of female attention, Granville's pursuit of old flame Mavis is repeatedly thwarted by her fiercely protective sister, Madge - and by the constant hovering presence of the Black Widow, who also seems to have her eye on Granville. (Additional airings: 8/1 7:00 PM, 8/8 7:00 PM, 8/15 7:00 PM, 8/22 7:00 PM)
7:30 PM | Are You Being Served? – Takeover (repeat)
The ladies' and menswear departments are roped in to help defeat a takeover bid.
8:00 PM | Sister Boniface Mysteries – There's No "I" In Slaughter
When the team from the Great Slaughter police go to an away weekend for a team-building exercise and competition, secrets are the key to solving a murder.
9:00 PM | Death In Paradise
Mervin and the team delve into the dark side of online dating after a man is found shot dead in his villa. Meanwhile, a new colleague stands out for all the wrong reasons. (Additional airings: 8/1 9:00 PM, 8/5 3:30 PM, 8/8 9:00 PM, 8/12 3:30 PM, 8/15 9:00 PM, 8/19 3:30 PM, 8/22 9:00 PM, 8/26 3:30 PM)
10:00 PM | RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service – Blood
Based on real-life stories, follow the modern-day heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service as they navigate private lives as turbulent and profound as the heart-stopping emergencies they attend to in the Australian outback.
11:00 PM | Acl Presents: Willie Nelson & Family (repeat)
Willie Nelson returns to the Austin City Limits stage alongside family and friends, for a Texas-sized concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his pilot taping. (Additional airings: 8/30 11:00 PM)

Aug 30 (Sunday)

7:00 PM | Midsomer Murders – The Debt of Lies, Part 2
Gated estate Challis Court is a tight-knit community for retired police officers, but when a new arrival is found dead, the other residents regard the murder as an affront; Barnaby realizes that the killer is likely an ex-police officer. Guest stars include Tom Conti (Oppenheimer, Doc Martin).
8:00 PM | Mr Bates vs The Post Office On Masterpiece – Episode 3 (repeat)
Alan allies with the Post Office in the hope his friends can get justice at last, but can he trust the people who have let them down so badly? (Additional airings: 8/31 12:00 AM)
9:00 PM | Mr Bates vs The Post Office On Masterpiece – Episode 4 (repeat)
Alan and his friends finally get the chance to embark on the epic challenge of battling the Post Office in court. (Additional airings: 8/31 1:00 AM)
10:00 PM | Masterpiece Classic – Part Five (repeat)
The Great War is over and a long-awaited engagement is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate. The international hit, written by Julian Fellowes, stars Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern and Hugh Bonneville, with guest star Shirley MacLaine. Things go badly amiss at Downton Abbey. Robert and Cora are not speaking. The servants are shunning Matthew's mother, Isobel. And Matthew and Robert have fallen out. Bates takes a gamble. (Additional airings: 8/31 2:00 AM)
11:00 PM | Acl Presents: Willie Nelson & Family (repeat)
Willie Nelson returns to the Austin City Limits stage alongside family and friends, for a Texas-sized concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his pilot taping. (Additional airings: 8/29 11:00 PM)

Aug 31 (Monday)

7:00 PM | BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7:30 PM | This Old House – Walpole Adu | An Adu Takes Shape (repeat)
Kevin demos a wall in the primary bedroom. Tom frames an exterior wall to tie old and new spaces together, Richard reviews shared plumbing for the ADU, and the electrician buries a new 400-amp service to feed both homes. (Additional airings: 8/29 1:30 PM)
8:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow – New York City, Hour Two (repeat)
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is in The Big Apple for the first time in 13 years, where host Mark L. Walberg heads to an iconic venue, the Apollo Theater, for a ROADSHOW "Most Wanted" segment. Highlights include a Tiffany Studios mosaic inkwell, ca. 1905, likely designed by Carol Driscoll; a show run from the Beatles' first "Ed Sullivan Show" appearance along with an autographed photograph of the band; and a Joseph Kleitsch oil painting, ca.1925, purchased by the owner's father from Kleitsch's widow for $100 and now valued at $500,000. (Additional airings: 8/29 2:30 PM)
9:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow – New York City, Hour Three (repeat)
In NYC, host Mark L. Walberg joins appraiser Nicholas M. Dawes at the Salmagundi Club to learn about porcelain mugs created by former artist members. Highlights include a Tiffany presentation watch that was gifted to NYPD lieutenant Giuseppe Petrosino by the Italian government; a 1943 Irving Berlin manuscript that was discovered nestled in the pages of a photo album belonging to the family of the Columbia Records president; and a collection of rare 1903 American Beauty-backed tobacco baseball cards in pristine condition, appraised for $200,000.
10:00 PM | POV – Arrest The Midwife
When trusted midwives are arrested in a tight-knit Amish and Mennonite enclave, a quiet community is thrust into turmoil. With rare access, director Elaine Epstein follows women who defy tradition and become activists, turning a local fight into a national reckoning over maternal health, reproductive rights, and the freedom to choose how and where to give birth. Arrest the Midwife is accompanied by the short films, Labor of Love & The Men Who Fed America.
11:30 PM | Amanpour and Company
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