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television11 days ago•474 min saved

After the War, Hearts Prevail: All Creatures Great and Small Finale Delivers Healing and Hope

In All Creatures Great and Small’s season 6 finale, Our Hearts Are Full, the war is over but emotional battles linger: Tristan returns scarred by combat and PTSD memories, Siegfried and Mrs. Hall confront their growing connection, and the Aldersons’ farm storyline wraps with a new hire and a baby calf bringing relief. The town gathers for a Green onslaught of celebration, a church moment deepens the relationships, and a hilltop fire signaling unity lights up the countryside as Tristan finally dons his medal and the community finds healing and hope.

via Vulture|

#all-creatures-great-and-small #pbs #season-6-finale

entertainment11 days ago•1 min saved

PBS Masterpiece Rejigs 2026 Lineup: Cancellations, Endings, and Renewals

PBS and PBS Masterpiece are reshaping their 2026 lineup by canceling two shows, ending two more this year, and renewing several Masterpiece dramas, including fan favorites like All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet, Call the Midwife, and Grantchester; many titles originate in the UK and originally aired on BBC/ITV before PBS.

via Just Jared|

#cancellations #entertainment #pbs

media1 month ago•2 min saved

PBS ends weekend newscasts, launches Horizons and Compass Points

Facing a $1.1 billion federal funding cut, PBS ends its weekend News Weekend newscasts and launches two 30-minute, topic-focused programs—Horizons (science/tech) and Compass Points (foreign affairs)—taped midweek to save costs; the weekday NewsHour remains, a West Coast bureau closure accompanies the changes, and PBS signals no immediate return to weekend news pending future funding.

via NBC News|

#compass-points #funding-cuts #horizons

history3 months ago•3 min saved

Ken Burns' 'American Revolution' Offers a New Perspective on U.S. History

Ken Burns' new six-part series 'American Revolution' offers a detailed and visually stunning reexamination of the Revolutionary War, emphasizing personal stories from diverse perspectives and innovative filming techniques to deepen understanding of America's founding struggles.

via NPR|

#american-revolution #documentary #history

history3 months ago•5 min saved

Ken Burns Highlights the Revolutionary War's Global Impact and Significance

Ken Burns' new six-part documentary 'The American Revolution' premieres on PBS, offering a detailed, unvarnished look at the violent and complex origins of the United States, emphasizing the sophistication of the revolutionaries and challenging simplified narratives, with a focus on emotional storytelling and historical accuracy.

via USA Today|

#american-revolution #documentary #history

history3 months ago•7 min saved

Ken Burns Highlights the American Revolution's Global Significance

Ken Burns' six-part, 12-hour documentary series 'The American Revolution' explores the complex origins, battles, and legacy of the fight for independence, blending detailed military history with social and political insights, while critically examining the founding ideals and their contradictions, arriving at a timely reflection on America's past and present.

via AV Club|

#american-revolution #documentary #history

world4 months ago•5 min saved

Bob Ross Paintings to Be Auctioned to Support Public Television Funding

Dozens of previously unseen Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned to raise funds for public TV stations affected by federal funding cuts, with proceeds supporting licensing fees and programming continuity for stations like PBS, highlighting Ross's enduring cultural impact and the importance of public broadcasting.

via NPR|

#art-auction #bob-ross #funding-cuts

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

'Reading Rainbow' Returns After 20 Years with New Host and Star-Studded Episodes

PBS is reviving 'Reading Rainbow' with new hosts who promote progressive and political themes, sparking controversy over taxpayer funding for content that includes LGBTQ+ advocacy and racial activism, amid ongoing debates about defunding public broadcasting.

via The Daily Signal|

#education #funding #pbs

entertainment5 months ago•1 min saved

'Reading Rainbow' Returns with New Host and Celebrity Guests

'Reading Rainbow' is returning with a new host, Mychal Threets, and celebrity guests for a short-form series on KidZuko, aiming to promote literacy among children, after being a beloved PBS show since 1983 and winning multiple awards.

via Axios|

#celebrity-guests #entertainment #literacy

television5 months ago•2 min saved

'Reading Rainbow' Returns with New Host and Celebrity Guests

Reading Rainbow, the classic PBS children's show, is returning as a digital series on Sony's KidZuko platform, hosted by Mychal Threets, with new episodes starting October 4, marking a nostalgic revival amid challenges faced by public media.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#digital-series #literacy #pbs

media5 months ago•2 min saved

Public Media Faces Funding Challenges and Calls for Transformation

Following a $500 million budget cut by President Trump and Congress, NPR and PBS stations across the U.S., especially in rural and tribal areas, are facing severe financial challenges, leading some to consider dropping national programming or shutting down entirely, and forcing a major transformation in public broadcasting.

via The New York Times|

#funding-cuts #media #npr

world5 months ago•1 min saved

PBS reduces staff by 15% due to federal funding cuts

PBS is cutting 15% of its staff due to nearly $1.1 billion in federal funding cuts for 2026 and 2027, impacting its operations and local stations, and marking a significant challenge for public broadcasting in the US.

via Axios|

#federal-funding-cuts #npr #pbs

world5 months ago•3 min saved

PBS reduces staff by 15% amid federal funding loss

PBS is cutting about 15% of its jobs, including 34 staffers, due to a 21% revenue loss following Congress's decision to eliminate federal funding for public broadcasting, impacting the entire public media system and leading to layoffs across stations and NPR.

via NPR|

#congress #federal-funding #job-cuts

world5 months ago•1 min saved

PBS Cuts 15% of Staff Amid Federal Funding Loss

PBS is cutting 15% of its staff, including 34 immediate layoffs, due to a $500 million federal funding cut by Congress, which has also impacted other public media organizations like NPR, leading to financial struggles and potential station closures.

via The New York Times|

#federal-funding-cuts #financial-crisis #pbs

world5 months ago•2 min saved

PBS Cuts 15% of Staff After Federal Funding Loss

PBS has laid off 34 staff members and eliminated nearly 100 positions due to the loss of federal funding following congressional budget rescissions, leading to significant operational and staffing cuts amid ongoing financial challenges for public media.

via Deadline|

#budget-shortfall #federal-funding #job-cuts