Set in Australia in the 1950s, A Place to Call Home is a compelling and romantic story of one woman’s journey to heal her soul and of a privileged family rocked by scandal. Acclaimed actress Marta Dusseldorp leads the cast as Sarah Adams, a woman with a mysterious past who returns to Australia after 20 years in Europe.
Saturdays at 9:00 p.m. beginning April 1
In this series, a Victorian tenement in the heart of London’s East End has been painstakingly brought back to life. A group of 21st century people are moving in to experience the tough living and working conditions of the Victorian poor.
Tuesdays, May 2–30, at 8:00 p.m.
Travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary Americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a three-part film narrated by Robert Redford, featuring Jack White, Nas, Taj Mahal and others.
Tuesdays, May 16-30, at 9:00 p.m.
Examine the physics, chemistry and biology that lie hidden in every bite of food we eat. Understanding the deep evolutionary roots of human reactions and cravings for food offers a new way of thinking about our relationship to the modern diet.
Wednesdays, May 17-31, 10:00 p.m.
The 28th annual broadcast of this night of remembrance, co-hosted by Joe Mantegna and Laurence Fishburne, honors the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country.
Sunday, May 28, at 8:00 p.m.
Join the quintessential Irish crooner, singing partner Mary Duff and special guest Derek Ryan for a concert, filmed in Dublin, featuring traditional Irish tunes, inspirational ballads and timeless standards, along with O’Donnell’s signature hits.
Thursday, June 1, at 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the groundbreaking album that ranks #1 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Features material never before accessible outside of Abbey Road Studios.
Monday, June 5, at 8:00 p.m.
Witness a historic recording session led by Jack White and T Bone Burnett with top artists, including Willie Nelson, Elton John, Nas, Taj Mahal, Alabama Shakes, Beck, and Los Lobos, as they recreate America’s musical past using a recording lathe.
Tuesday, June 6, at 8:00 p.m.
Learn about the historic cheese factory and invention of the individually wrapped cheese slice, local attractions like Curwensville Lake and Bilger’s Rocks, and see stories that capture the heart of the community like those of the Community Center, Fuel Aid, Literacy Programs, and much more.
Thursday, June 8, at 8:00 p.m.
Discover the Penn State Herbarium where dead plants gain a new life. Also, learn about acoustic architecture. And see how researchers are tracking pelicans with solar power. Continue »
The science behind riding a bike. Making new material from mushrooms. Perfecting photosynthesis. Continue »
See bonus, behind the scenes footage of the judges deliberations. Continue »
Discover how scientists are trying to avoid food shortages by applying high tech science to traditional farming. Learn about a company in New York Producing microgrids, a therapy tool for post-traumatic stress, and watch a clip from WPSU's Managing Risk in a Changing Climate. Continue »
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