FEATURED PROGRAMS on Blue Ridge PBS
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All Creatures Great and Small, Season 6, on Masterpiece
Sundays @ 9pm
We return to Darrowby in May 1945 to find Skeldale House at sixes and sevens. We watch as our characters reconnect with each other and find their renewed purpose, as the world around them starts to breathe again and look to a brighter future.
February 15 – Our Hearts are Full
VJ Day sparks celebration for Mrs. Hall, reflection for Tristan, and a mystery for James.
February 22 – Comfort and Joy
Siegfried has another run-in with Hilda the goat, and an old flame returns to Darrowby. With Helen unwell, James juggles running the village Nativity with a growing to-do list. Tristan realises he’s forgotten something important.
American Masters | Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Friday, February 20 @ 9pm
Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra. With his ever-evolving collective, the Sun Ra Arkestra, he self-produced more than 200 albums, stretching the boundaries of jazz.
Antiques Roadshow
Mondays @ 8pm
Part adventure, part history lesson, part treasure hunt.
February 16 – Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Hour 1
See a bounty of Boothbay booty from ROADSHOW’s first-ever visit to the state of Maine.
February 23 – Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Hour 2
Surprising treasures are in bloom during ROADSHOW’s fruitful journey in Boothbay, Maine.
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
Tuesdays @ 9pm
Explore the relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans - forged in shared struggle, tested by division.
February 3 – Let My People Go
Episode One explores the intersecting and diverging fates of the Black and Jewish communities up to the 1920s. Trials of exile, faith, migration, and solidarity shape their joint story.
February 10 – Strange Fruit
Episode Two explores how Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film, and activism despite divides.
February 17 – Back-to-Back Episodes
- @ 9pm - The Grand Alliance
Episode Three traces the 1960s "Grand Alliance" of Black and Jewish communities in the fight for civil rights. - @ 10pm – Crossroads
Episode Four examines the Black and Jewish alliance from the 1970s, its challenges, and enduring lessons.
Call the Midwife, Season 14 MARATHON
Saturday, February 21 from 3-11pm
It is the beginning of a new decade in Poplar. Set in 1970, chaos erupts as the Isle of Dogs bid for independence. Amid the turmoil, the midwives work tirelessly to keep Nonnatus House running while addressing complex social and health challenges.
Compass Points from PBS News
Fridays @ 7:30pm
Compass Points from PBS News will take an all-encompassing look at a prominent international topic each week and will provide timely analysis with a panel of experts including former government officials and journalists on issues such as America’s power and influence abroad, the shifting world order under the Trump Administration, and what global conflicts and rising tensions could mean for America’s interests. Compass Points will be hosted by Peabody and duPont-Columbia award-winning journalist and PBS News Hour foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin.
Finding Your Roots
Tuesdays @ 8pm
The acclaimed series returns with Professor Gates exploring the mysteries, surprises and revelations hidden in the family trees of popular figures.
February 17 – Family Harmonies
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of musicians Lizzo and Flea—traveling across the globe to find stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.
February 24 – Artistic Roots
Featuring filmmaker Spike Lee and actor Kristin Chenoweth ("Wicked")
Great Performances: Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP 2026
Sunday, February 22 @ 7pm
Honor some of 2025's best films for grownups, by grownups, in a star-studded ceremony hosted by Tony and Emmy winner Alan Cumming. Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award.
Hometowns - New Episodes!
Thursdays @ 7:30pm
An off-the-beaten-path look at what makes small-town truly America unique.
February 5 – Nevis Island
Sail to Nevis, a Caribbean island where volcanic peaks, rich history, and warm community spirit converge. From Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace to vibrant village life, Nevis holds stories of resilience, beauty, and belonging.
February 19 – Nevis Island, part 2
We return to Nevis, where everyday life unfolds with grace and connection. From the rhythms of the sea to laughter in small villages, this island reminds us that while the world may feel vast, the meaning of home and the spirit that binds us is universal.
Horizons from PBS News
Fridays @ 7pm
Horizons from PBS News will feature experts and professionals in the world of science, health, technology and the environment and will dive into a single issue each week such as the Artificial Intelligence race, advances in medicine, and the latest developments in climate science. Horizons will be hosted by Peabody and Emmy award-winning journalist and PBS News Hour correspondent William Brangham.
Nature: Parenthood
Wednesdays @ 8pm
Filmed over 3 years, on 6 continents, and in 23 countries, this five-part series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, tells the stories of astonishing animal behaviors shaped by the environments they inhabit. Each habitat has its own unique challenges, but as the world changes rapidly around them, some parents have to adapt to a world shaped by humans. The stakes couldn’t be higher – success for all parents ensures the future of life on our planet.
February 18 – Oceans
Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young. In Australia, an orca mother teaches her young how to hunt blue whales, while in Indonesia, a Banggai cardinalfish protects his young inside his mouth.
February 25 – Jungles
See how jungle animal parents raise children by mastering their environment. An orangutan spends eight years teaching her baby the ways of jungle living, and a crab becomes the ultimate chemist to create the perfect home for her crablets.
NOVA
Wednesdays @ 9pm
Explore the science behind the headlines in PBS's premier science series.
February 18 – Building the Eiffel Tower
Explore the revolutionary engineering behind Paris's iconic landmark. Completed in 1889, the iron tower smashed the record for the tallest structure on Earth, ushering in a new age of global construction that reached for the skies.
February 25 – Stone Age Temple Mystery
On a remote hillside in modern-day Turkey sits Göbekli Tepe, the oldest temple on Earth. For centuries, archaeologists believed it was a religious center built by nomadic hunter-gatherers before the rise of civilization. But groundbreaking new evidence reveals that a sophisticated community of settled hunter-gatherers, not nomads, lived here year-round for centuries. This startling discovery could be the missing link in humanity's momentous transition from hunting to farming.
COMING IN MARCH!
All Creatures Great & Small: Seasons of the Dales
Monday, March 9 @ 7pm
Revisit the most picturesque scenes from the beloved series in a relaxing trip to the idyllic Yorkshire countryside. Enjoy the enchanting journey through time, seasons, weather and location with the help of the cast, creators and local residents.
American Masters
Explore the lives and creative journeys of America’s most enduring artistic and cultural giants.
Monday, March 16 @ 10pm – Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Learn about the life and career of 4-time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in The West Wing and CODA, at 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar.
Tuesday, March 17 @ 9pm – Bella! The Woman’s Place is in the House
Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug. See how her commitment to women's rights and progressive causes upended the status quo in Washington.
Antiques Roadshow
Mondays @ 8pm
Part adventure, part history lesson, part treasure hunt.
March 16 – Women’s Work
Celebrate trailblazing women in a special hour spotlighting outstanding contributions from female athletes, artists, activists and more who left an indelible mark on the world around us through their thought-provoking objects and accomplishments.
March 23 – Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Hour 3
Treasures abound in Midcoast Maine during ROADSHOW’s stop in Boothbay including cast-iron lobster andirons, ca. 1880, a 1965 Roy Lichtenstein Shipboard Girl offset lithograph, and a Japanese bronze lantern, ca. 1909. Which find is $60K?
March 30 – Castle Farms, Hour 1
ROADSHOW visits charming Charlevoix, MI in search of hidden treasures and their stories.
Barbra Streisand: Timeless – Live in Concert
Monday, March 2 @ 7pm
Enjoy a magical concert filmed on New Year's Eve in 1999 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Staged as an original, Broadway-style musical in which Barbra looks back at her past, the production featured an orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch.
Barry Manilow: Live By Request
Sunday, March 1 @ 9:30pm; Thursday, March 5 @ 7pm; Tuesday, March 10 @ 7pm
Grab a front-row seat as the consummate performer fields call-in requests for his greatest hits in a live broadcast from 1996. Classics performed include “Mandy,” “Copacabana,” and “I Write The Songs,” interspersed with stories and chats with fans.
Call the Midwife – NEW SEASON!
Sundays @ 8pm
It's 1971, and a new era dawns with the Women’s Liberation movement in the UK. As the year unfolds, the team faces serious cases, including a premature birth, slavery, carbon monoxide poisoning, male breast cancer, child abuse, and lupus.
March 22 – Episode 1
Sister Catherine cares for her first solo patient. The midwives attend a women's lib meeting.
March 29 – Episode 2
A potential rabies outbreak causes panic in Poplar. Trixie cares for a patient in difficult labor.
Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name
Tuesday, March 10 @ 8:30pm
Join the legendary performers in a look back at their decades-long careers and ongoing partnership. Featuring performances of King’s classics, including “It’s Too Late” and “So Far Away” and Taylor’s “Sweet Baby James,” “Fire and Rain” and many more.
Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Concert
Sunday, March 8 @ 9pm; Saturday, March 14 @ 10pm
Celebrate 20 years of spectacular Irish music with a new concert filmed at the Helix in Dublin. With fan favorites, new arrangements, and stirring originals, this emotional evening features a stellar lineup of eight world-class Celtic Women.
Cooking with Legends: Ming Tsai & Rick Bayless
Tuesday, March 3 @ 9:30pm
Grab a seat at the table with these two award-winning chefs as they share recipes and dish on their inspirations. Join them on a field trip to Chicago’s Lao Peng You for dumplings and to Rick’s restaurant, Frontera Grill, for cocktails and stories.
The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece – NEW SERIES!
Sundays @ 10pm
On the eve of his wedding, Edmond Dantès is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned. After escaping and discovering a hidden treasure, he reinvents himself as the Count of Monte Cristo in this captivating tale of revenge, betrayal, and redemption.
March 22 – The Letter
After a triumphant return from sea, Edmond Dantès is betrayed and falsely imprisoned.
March 29 – The Castle
As hope fades in prison, Edmond meets Abbé Faria, who reveals the secret of a legendary treasure.
Country Classics
Saturday, March 7 @ 9:30pm; Monday, March 9 @ 8:30pm
Celebrate the timeless legacy of country music with today’s stars honoring the genre’s most iconic legends. Featuring powerful performances of classic hits, the program is a heartfelt tribute to the voices that shaped country music.
Decisive Victory: Operation Desert Storm
PREMIERE! Thursday, March 26 @ 8pm
Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm ushered in a new era of American warfare—faster, more precise, and witnessed by the world in real time. DECISIVE VICTORY: OPERATION DESERT STORM captures the personal stories and experiences of Virginia veterans who participated in this conflict. An event that changed their lives and the nation they defended.
Downton Abbey SEASON MARATHONS!
Season 1 – Sunday, March 1, 10am – 6pm
Created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), Downton Abbey depicts the lives of the noble Crawley family and the staff who serve them, set at their Edwardian country house in 1912.
Season 2 – Sunday, March 8, 6am-6pm
Multiple Emmy® winner (including Best Miniseries!) Downton Abbey resumes the story of aristocrats and servants in the tumultuous World War I era. The international stars Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, plus a drawing room full of new actors, portraying the loves, feuds, and sacrifices of a glittering culture thrown into crisis.
Season 3 – Sunday, March 15, 6am-6pm
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.
Season 4 – Sunday, March 22, 5:30am-6pm
This season finds aristocrats coping with last season's shocking finale. Change is in the air as three generations of the Crawley family have conflicting interests in the estate.
Season 5 – Sunday, March 29, 6am-6pm
Season 5 of the international hit finds the Crawley family and the staff struggling with responsibilities and choices as they adjust to life in the Roaring Twenties.
Epic Train Journeys From Above
Thursdays @ 9pm
This series follows some of the world’s most extraordinary railway journeys from above and on the ground, taking the audience on an adventure of a lifetime. We fly above spectacular scenery and explore exceptional engineering; meeting the people who maintain and run these incredible railroads as well as those who live alongside them.
March 5 – The Glacier Express
The Glacier Express train in the Swiss Alps is an engineering marvel, travelling over treacherous gorges and through huge mountain ranges.
March 12 – Copper Canyon Railway
The engineers of the Chepe Express manage to keep the train safe as it winds through the stunningly rugged terrain of Mexico's Copper Canyon.
March 19 – Australia’s Outback Railway
Crossing the harsh terrain of the Australian outback, the Ghan, a luxury train, and its 3,000 kilometres of track need constant and skilled maintenance.
Finding Your Roots
Tuesdays @ 8pm
The acclaimed series explores the mysteries, surprises and revelations hidden in the family trees of popular figures.
March 17 – Born to Sing
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel back centuries, revealing his guest's hidden connections to history and to music.
March 24 – Larger than Life
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.
March 31 – The Butterfly Effect
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey to their roots, telling stories of ancestors who made bold decisions that reshaped their families - and unwittingly transformed the lives of their descendants.
The Forsytes on Masterpiece – NEW SERIES!
Sundays @ 9pm
Desire, ambition, and betrayal simmer at the heart of The Forsytes, a wealthy family whose generations are torn between tradition and duty against happiness and the pursuit of love in this epic Victorian-era drama.
March 22 – Episode 1
Chance encounters throw the lives of rival cousins, Jo and Soames Forsyte, into disarray.
March 29 – Episode 2
After a family night at the opera, Jo uncovers a secret while Soames acts hastily.
The Forsytes: An Inside Look
Sunday, March 1 @ 7pm; Monday, March 2 @ 9pm; Thursday, March 19 @ 7pm
Go behind the scenes for a sneak preview of the new MASTERPIECE series inspired by The Forsyte Saga novels. Desire, ambition and betrayal simmer at the heart of a sumptuous period drama about a wealthy stockbroking Victorian-era family.
Great Performances at the Met: La Boheme
Friday, March 20 @ 9pm
The passionate, timeless, and indelible story of love among young artists in Paris, La Boheme can stake its claim as the world's most popular opera. At first glance, La Boheme is the definitive depiction of the joys and sorrows of love and loss; on closer inspection, it reveals the deep emotional significance hidden in the trivial things - a bonnet, an old overcoat, a chance meeting with a neighbor - that make up our everyday lives.
Henry David Thoreau
@ 9pm
Henry David Thoreau helped define modern environmentalism and nonviolent resistance, yet his life has been obscured by myth. The author of Walden and Civil Disobedience, he was brilliant but flawed, idealistic but opinionated. A writer, scientist and activist, his words resonate urgently with today’s challenges as humanity looks for ways to live in harmony with nature—and each other.
Back-to-Back Episodes! Monday, March 30 – On episode one, Who Are We?, a young Thoreau pursues a career as an author. Disheartened, he retreats to a cabin in the woods to live simply, deliberately—and write. On episode 2, Being Alive, Thoreau lives at Walden Pond for two years, where he writes two books, travels to Maine, and gets arrested in an act of civil disobedience.
Tuesday, March 31 – Several More Lives to Live
After Walden, Thoreau works as a surveyor, scientist, and abolitionist, and travels to Cape Cod and Maine as a lifelong illness catches up with him.
Julia Child's Best Bites
Tuesday, March 3 @ 8pm
Celebrate the first lady of cooking with Martha Stewart, Jacques Pepin, Vivian Howard, Marcus Samuelsson, Jose Andres, Eric Ripert, Rick Bayless and more. Chefs and celebrities share personal insights as they screen Julia's most-beloved episodes.
Lucy Worsley’s Royal Palace Secrets
Sunday, March 15 @ 8pm
Take an exclusive tour of London's most extraordinary palaces. From the forbidding Tower of London to glorious Hampton Court to treasure-filled Kensington Palace, Lucy takes viewers behind the velvet ropes into each building's most secret places.
The Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece Special
Sunday, March 1 @ 8pm
Enter the world of Edwardian manners with Alastair Bruce, historical advisor to "Downton Abbey." Bruce and the series' leading cast members explain how they re-create the authentic etiquette of aristocrats and servants.
Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time
Friday, March 28 @ 9pm
As the Graham Company nears its landmark 100th anniversary, WE ARE OUR TIME offers a rare behind-the-scenes portrait of the company, exploring Graham’s legacy through the dancers who embody her work today.
My Grandparents' War
Back-to-Back Episodes! Sunday, March 15 @ 9pm
Follow international stars as they journey into the past to learn about their grandparents’ wartime experiences, and discover the extraordinary impact of global conflict on their families.
Nature | Parenthood: The Greatest Adventures
Wednesday, March 4 @ 8pm
Parenthood is the ultimate journey, full of danger. Lionesses teach their cubs how to survive by showing them how to tackle giant buffalo. Burrowing owls provide an underground nest for their chicks and mimic a rattlesnake’s sound to protect them.
NOVA: The Planets
THREE EPISODES! Wednesday, March 11 @ 7pm
Among the stars in the night sky wander the eight-plus worlds of our own solar system—each home to truly awe-inspiring sights. NOVA will explore the awesome beauty of “The Planets,” including Saturn’s 175,000-mile-wide rings, Mars’ ancient waterfalls four times the size of any found on Earth, and a storm twice the size of Earth from high above Saturn.
Of The People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement
Friday, March 6 @ 9pm; Wednesday, March 18 @ 7pm
Discover the powerful stories of Fannie Lou Hamer, Angela Davis, Dolores Huerta and Yuri Kochiyama — four extraordinary women whose courage, intellect and activism helped shape the course of the civil and human rights movements in America.
The Pointer Sisters: So Excited!
Wednesday, March 4 @ 9:30pm; Thursday, March 12 @ 7pm
Celebrate the multi-Grammy Award-winning trendsetters in a 2024 performance spanning 50 years of hits. Three generations of Pointers bring the unbridled joy that shot “Automatic,” “I’m So Excited,” and “Jump (For My Love)” to the top of the charts.
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show
Sunday, March 8 @ 7pm
Celebrate the magic in this powerful and stirring reinvention of the groundbreaking show. Catapulting Riverdance into the 21st century, this new cinematic experience immerses viewers in the extraordinary energy and passion of Irish music and dance.
The Texas Tenors: Faith and Inspiration
Monday, March 2 @ 10pm
The Texas Tenors perform both classic hymns and contemporary music during this special presentation. From "Amazing Grace" to "You Raise Me Up" and everything in between, audiences will delight in the Tenors' moving performance that is both powerful and uplifting.