This eight-part series reveals the humanity, the twists of fate and the surprising mistakes behind 16 of the most compelling and tumultuous presidential campaigns in modern history. Revisit the past 50 years of presidential election history to see how previous campaigns are still influencing politics in unexpected ways.
Tuesdays, September 13-November 1, at 8:00 p.m.
The series described by Variety as “picturesque, wonderfully soapy and set against a rich historical backdrop” returns for a second season. It’s 1935 in Simla—an Indian retreat for British colonials set in the Himalayas.
Sundays at 10:00 p.m.
The forces of nature have kept Earth on the move since it was formed billions of years ago. Though we can’t feel the motion, we experience the consequences – from tidal bores surging through the Amazon rainforest to the ruinous power of hurricanes.
Wednesdays, September 14-October 5, at 8:00 p.m.
Returning for its third season, this weekly preview show chronicles the Nittany Lions’ journey throughout the 2016 football season.
Fridays at 9:00 p.m., rebroadcast Saturdays, at 11:00 a.m.
Against the breathtaking backdrop of 18th century Cornwall, Aidan Turner (Poldark), Eleanor Tomlinson (Demelza) and Heida Reed (Elizabeth) return as the complicated love triangle in a new season of the popular romantic saga, based on the novels by Winston Graham.
Sundays at 9:00 p.m.
The sleepy village of Dibley was blindsided back in 1994 by the arrival of its new vicar — who had the audacity to be a woman! The Vicar of Dibley is one of the most popular series ever produced by the BBC. It boasts the brilliant comic writing of Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridget Jones’s Diary) and a gifted ensemble cast led by Dawn French.
Saturdays at 7:00 p.m., beginning October 1
President Barron talks with students about what it means to be inclusive.
Sunday, October 2 at 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The PBS NewsHour presents live coverage (90 minutes) of the vice presidential candidates’ debate followed by analysis (30 minutes), co-anchored by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff.
Tuesday, October 4, at 9:00 p.m.
Volunteer storytellers from the Penns Valley area stories about The Grange, Old Gregg School, farms, monuments, artifacts, art, divining for graves, and so much more. Find out what makes Penns Valley a GREAT place to live. Continue »
President Barron explores how Penn State researches are using crowdsourcing and mobile technology to protect the world’s food supply. Continue »
Volunteer storytellers from Cresson share stories about a love for singing, their schools and libraries, reading and sports programs, ambulance and fire departments, and the joys of train watching. Continue »
With summer just around the corner, so are the chores and checklists for home gardeners. Penn State Extension specialists, John Esslinger and Tom Butzler, join us to share their tips for a successful and enjoyable growing season. Continue »
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