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See what's on PBS America on Thursday 17 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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PBS America Schedule — Thu 17 Sep

12:00 AM

Maps of Power — 00:00

China: China's geopolitical importance stems from its historical position as the hub of Eurasian trade, from the ancient Silk Road to its current maritime dominance in the Pacific. (Part 3 of 3)
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
1:10 AM

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles — 01:10

Continuing his island-hopping odyssey Paul sets sail on an island pilgrimage in the footsteps of saints, visiting Lismore, Colonsay and Oronsay. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 50 min
2:00 AM

Teleshopping — 02:00

Teleshopping
Runtime: 4 hr
6:00 AM

Teleshopping — 06:00

Teleshopping
Runtime: 2 hr
8:00 AM

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles — 08:00

In the fifth episode, Paul Murton explores the islands scattered in the Firth of Forth. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 40 min
8:40 AM

The Bush Years: Family. Duty... — 08:40

...Power: First Family: The Bushes finally made it to the White House, but having a father as president hit Neil Bush hard when he became involved in the S&L scandal of the 1980s. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 55 min
9:35 AM

Türkiye's Astonishing... — 09:35

...Antiquities: Pergamum, Sardis, Thyateria, Philadelphia and Laodicea: From Laodicea's Roman wealth to Pergamum's amphitheatre, these ruins reveal a legacy spanning millennia. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
10:40 AM

Symbols of Evil — 10:40

Symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. This documentary examines the symbols under which people have been hounded and killed. (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
11:50 AM

Ancient Greece - the Dark... — 11:50

...Chronicles: Brothers War: Civil war, plague, decline - the end of Greece's golden age. (Part 4 of 5) (Ep4)
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
1:00 PM

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles — 13:00

In the fifth episode, Paul Murton explores the islands scattered in the Firth of Forth. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 40 min
1:40 PM

The Bush Years: Family. Duty... — 13:40

...Power: First Family: The Bushes finally made it to the White House, but having a father as president hit Neil Bush hard when he became involved in the S&L scandal of the 1980s. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 55 min
2:35 PM

Türkiye's Astonishing... — 14:35

...Antiquities: Pergamum, Sardis, Thyateria, Philadelphia and Laodicea: From Laodicea's Roman wealth to Pergamum's amphitheatre, these ruins reveal a legacy spanning millennia. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
3:40 PM

Symbols of Evil — 15:40

Symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. This documentary examines the symbols under which people have been hounded and killed. (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
4:50 PM

Ancient Greece - the Dark... — 16:50

...Chronicles: Brothers War: Civil war, plague, decline - the end of Greece's golden age. (Part 4 of 5) (Ep4)
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
5:55 PM

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles — 17:55

In the fifth episode, Paul Murton explores the islands scattered in the Firth of Forth. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 40 min
6:35 PM

The Bush Years: Family. Duty... — 18:35

...Power: First Family: The Bushes finally made it to the White House, but having a father as president hit Neil Bush hard when he became involved in the S&L scandal of the 1980s. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 55 min
7:30 PM

New: Türkiye's Astonishing... — 19:30

...Antiquities: Pergamum, Sardis, Thyateria, Philadelphia and Laodicea: From Laodicea's Roman wealth to Pergamum's amphitheatre, these ruins reveal a legacy spanning millennia. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
8:35 PM

Symbols of Evil — 20:35

Symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. This documentary examines the symbols under which people have been hounded and killed. (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
9:45 PM

Ancient Greece - the Dark... — 21:45

...Chronicles: Brothers War: Civil war, plague, decline - the end of Greece's golden age. (Part 4 of 5) (Ep4)
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
10:55 PM

Türkiye's Astonishing... — 22:55

...Antiquities: Pergamum, Sardis, Thyateria, Philadelphia and Laodicea: From Laodicea's Roman wealth to Pergamum's amphitheatre, these ruins reveal a legacy spanning millennia. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on PBS America tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 17 September) on PBS America, you can watch New: Türkiye's Astonishing..., Symbols of Evil, and Ancient Greece - the Dark.... Check the full schedule for more details.

When does programming end on PBS America today?

Today's programming on PBS America ends at 00:00 with Türkiye's Astonishing....

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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