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1) Sanditon
Pub. Date
[2020]
Formats
Description
Tom Parker is obsessed with turning the sleepy seaside village of Sanditon into a fashionable health resort. He enlists the backing of local bigwig Lady Denham. Through a mishap, Tom makes the acquaintance of the Heywoods and invites their eldest daughter, Charlotte, for an extended stay at Sanditon. Meanwhile, Lady Denham, a widow, is playing matchmaker for her destitute nephew, Sir Edward, who is determined to seduce Lady Denham's ward, Clara.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Poldark, the drama that has become a cultural phenomenon, continues for a second season on the stunning beaches of Cornwall. It's 1790 and there is riot and revolution in the air. Ross Poldark, the character redefined by the smoldering Aidan Turner, must fight for his freedom when George Warleggan tries to have him hanged as a revolutionary. While Francis and Elizabeth watch on in horror, can Demelza save Ross from himself?
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2019]
Formats
Description
A landmark account of the life of one of history's greatest monarchs. With an ensemble cast of award-winning talent, the series draws on real-life events and the Queen's own exhaustive diaries to paint a vivid portrait of her transformation from an impulsive 18-year-old to her early years as wife, mother, and head of a global empire.
6) Mercy Street
Series
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Formats
Description
Alexandria, Virginia, 1862. Mary Phinney, a staunch New England abolitionist, and Emma Green, a native Confederate belle, collide at Mansion House, the Green family's luxury hotel that has been transformed into a Union Army hospital. Ruled under martial law, the border town in Alexandria is now the melting pot of the region, filled with soldiers, civilians, female volunteers, doctors, wounded men from both sides, runaway slaves, prostitutes, speculators,...
Publisher
Public Media Distribution
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
It's time to trick-or-treat with Garfield! Garfield and Odie put on their pirate costumes to get as much Halloween candy as possible. After a successful night trick-or-treating, Garfield spots even more houses across the river! But once they get there, Garfield and Odie find themselves at a haunted house - where ghostly pirates are expected to arrive any minute.
Pub. Date
2017
Description
Great Paxford's inspirational band of women return for more incredible stories from the home front as they deal with imminent threat during the Battle of Britain. As the nation finds itself increasingly beleaguered, relationships, friendships, and loyalties within the community will be tested as never before. The women find they must heighten their efforts to boost morale amidst the chaos and uncertainty enveloping the village.
9) The circus
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
A four-hour mini-series that tells the story of one of the most popular and influential forms of entertainment in American history. Drawing upon a vast and rich visual archive, the film follows the rise and fall of the gigantic, traveling tented railroad circus, recounting the era when Circus Day could shut down a town, and circus stars were among the most famous people in the country.
10) Addiction
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
As the deadliest drug epidemic in US history rages, follow the cutting-edge work of doctors and scientists as they explore how addiction affects the brain, and how the opioid crisis should be addressed.
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
From the moment humans mounted horses 6,000 years ago, these magnificent animals helped shape the world by allowing mankind to explore, conquer, and flourish on horseback. Join anthropologist Niobe Thompson on a global journey to examine the evolution of horsepower, discover the mysterious origins of the incredible partnership, and witness the enduring love of 400 breeds of horses today.
12) The miniaturist
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
A woman moves to live with her new husband and his sister in seventeenth century Amsterdam, but soon discovers that not everything is what it seems.
Series
Description
Climb aboard the Dinosaur Train and join Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, and Don on eight action-packed adventures. Travel to the North Pole where it's cooler and the skies are dark all winter long; play 'detective' and search for dinosaur fossils; meet a singing dinosaur named King, and join in the fun as Shiny, Tiny, and Don throw a surprise party for Buddy and invite a whole caboose full of his favorite friends.
14) Mrs Wilson
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
It's 1963, and Alison Wilson returns home to find husband Alexander dead. Soon afterward, a woman arrives at the door, claiming to be Alec's 'real wife.' Alison embarks on a mission of discovery to try and find out who her husband was, but from their wartime romance to a mysterious period in India, it soon becomes clear that Alec died holding his secrets close to his chest.
15) Howards End
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
The show follows Margaret and Helen Schlegel, two intelligent, idealistic sisters living together in Edwardian London with their hypochondriac brother, Tibby. Their loving but interfering Aunt Juley tries to keep the siblings in line after the death of their parents, but a series of events push the sisters to lead unorthodox lives full of romance, tragedy, and drama.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
In August 1969, nearly half a million people gathered at a farm in upstate New York to hear music. What happened over the next three days, however, was far more than a concert. It would become a legendary event, one that would define a generation and mark the end of one of the most turbulent decades in modern history. Occurring just weeks after an American set foot on the moon, the Woodstock music festival took place against a backdrop of a nation...
17) Les misérables
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Against the backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest, this is the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict unable to escape his past life. His future is threatened by his nemesis, the chilling police officer and former prison guard Javert, who is determined to bring him to justice. As revolution ignites on the streets of Paris, Jean Valjean begins an epic journey towards self-acceptance, redemption, and love.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
From the shelter of our homes, snow looks magical, but it's a harsh reality to many animals. Snow means freezing temperatures, which these animals must endure for many months. Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan meets some of the world's most iconic snow animals across the globe, from the penguins of Antarctica to the bison of Yellowstone and the Arctic fox.
19) The chaperone
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Society matron Norma Carlisle volunteers to accompany future Jazz Age star and free spirit Louise Brooks for a summer in New York. But why does she want to go? It's a story full of surprises, about who these women really are, and who they eventually become.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Professor Darius Arya explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Athens, Cairo, and Istanbul. The latest 3D imaging technology allows viewers to see the architectural jewels of these cities as they've never been seen before.
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