PBS America TV Guide & Listings (United States Timezone)

See what's on PBS America on Sunday 23 August 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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PBS America Schedule — Sun 23 Aug

12:00 AM

Forgotten Soldier — 00:00

Almost four decades after her father's death, Lady Irene Hatter embarks on a journey to find out the truth behind her father's bravery. (S)
Runtime: 2 hr
2:00 AM

Teleshopping — 02:00

Teleshopping
Runtime: 4 hr
6:00 AM

Teleshopping — 06:00

Teleshopping
Runtime: 2 hr
8:00 AM

Hitler's Propaganda Machine — 08:00

Hitler's fascination with propaganda was born in the trenches of the WWI. There he saw it emerge as a potent tool of psychological warfare. (Part 1 of 3) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
9:10 AM

Hitler's Propaganda Machine — 09:10

This episode explores Hitler's approach to propaganda in power. All in service of one goal. To create a state under one shared ideology: One People, One Reich, One Fuhrer. (Part 2 of 3) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
10:20 AM

Hitler's Propaganda Machine — 10:20

This episode explores the way Hitler used propaganda to justify his warmongering, reframing it as defence of Germany's people and borders. (Part 3 of 3) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
11:30 AM

The Flu That Killed 50 Million — 11:30

1918. As the Armistice bells ring out across the world to celebrate the end of the Great War, a silent killer makes its way home with the soldiers.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min
1:00 PM

Digging Up Britain's Past — 13:00

Archaeologists conduct a dig at Auckland Castle in Co Durham, which 700 years ago was home to a group of power-crazed bishops. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr
2:00 PM

Digging Up Britain's Past — 14:00

The team search for artefacts from the country's first superhighway - the Bridgewater Canal. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr
3:00 PM

Digging Up Britain's Past — 15:00

The Real War Horse: The Real War Horse: Uncovering the stories behind a Yorkshire garrison's stables and the horse the Germans could not kill. (Part 6 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr
4:00 PM

Conquistadors: the Rise and Fall — 16:00

The Inca Conquest: Following the success of Hernán Cortés' over the Aztecs, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the largest civilisation in the Americas. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
5:05 PM

Conquistadors: the Rise and Fall — 17:05

The Growth of the Colonies: The Spanish monarchy struggles to control these from afar and the discovery of a vast silver mine in Bolivia providing wealth heightens tensions. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr
6:05 PM

Conquistadors: the Rise and Fall — 18:05

Disdain for Spain's wealth and violence lead to European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative. The 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of the Conquistadors. (Part 6 of 6) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
7:10 PM

The Flu That Killed 50 Million — 19:10

1918. As the Armistice bells ring out across the world to celebrate the end of the Great War, a silent killer makes its way home with the soldiers.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min
8:25 PM

Hitler's Propaganda Machine — 20:25

Hitler's fascination with propaganda was born in the trenches of the WWI. There he saw it emerge as a potent tool of psychological warfare. (Part 1 of 3) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
9:35 PM

Hitler's Propaganda Machine — 21:35

This episode explores Hitler's approach to propaganda in power. All in service of one goal. To create a state under one shared ideology: One People, One Reich, One Fuhrer. (Part 2 of 3) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min
10:50 PM

Hitler's Propaganda Machine — 22:50

This episode explores the way Hitler used propaganda to justify his warmongering, reframing it as defence of Germany's people and borders. (Part 3 of 3) (S)
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on PBS America tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 23 August) on PBS America, you can watch The Flu That Killed 50 Million, and Hitler's Propaganda Machine. 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 (19:00 your time) with Hitler's Propaganda Machine.

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