Weekly TV Schedule for PBS 6 Plus
Sunday January 3, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Backstage Pass
Singer Nicole New puts a spin on classic jazz songs as well as contemporary hits.
1 a.m.
Sammy Davis, Jr.: American Masters
The vastly talented entertainer strove to achieve the American Dream in a time of racial prejudice.
3 a.m.
Acl Hall of Fame: The First Six Years
A collection of performances from the first six years of Austin City Limits Hall of Fame specials.
4 a.m.
Backstage Pass
Singer Nicole New puts a spin on classic jazz songs as well as contemporary hits.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
CEO Albert Bourla discusses Pfizer's eight-month race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
6 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Shelter Me
Country music icon Emmylou Harris works to help homeless pets and disadvantaged youth in Nashville.
10 a.m.
Touching the Sound
Undeterred by his lifelong blindness, pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii has become a remarkable musician.
11 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A Chinese gold-splashed bronze vase and 1946 Einstein-signed photo and prints are appraised.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Guru Nanak: The Founder of Sikhism
The life story of the 15th century teacher and activist from Punjab, India who founded the Sikh faith.
2 p.m.
American Masters
The life and legacy of the author of the best-selling "Little House" series are explored.
5:01 p.m.
On Story
Writer and bestselling author Pamela Ribon discusses writing Disney films such as Moana.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Fake or Fortune?
Two rare portraits of black British subjects from the 18th and 19th centuries are investigated.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
Nature
Buffalo and wolves engage in epic life and death dramas across the Wood Buffalo National Park.
9 p.m.
Independent Lens
Climb into Elvis' 1963 Rolls-Royce for a musical road trip that traces the rise and fall of Elvis.
11 p.m.
Dancing to Happiness With Darcey Bussell
The former Royal Ballet dancer seeks to understand the impact dancing has on emotional well-being.
Monday January 4, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Nature
Buffalo and wolves engage in epic life and death dramas across the Wood Buffalo National Park.
1 a.m.
Independent Lens
Climb into Elvis' 1963 Rolls-Royce for a musical road trip that traces the rise and fall of Elvis.
3 a.m.
Dancing to Happiness With Darcey Bussell
The former Royal Ballet dancer seeks to understand the impact dancing has on emotional well-being.
4 a.m.
4:30 a.m.
On Story
Writer and bestselling author Pamela Ribon discusses writing Disney films such as Moana.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Host David Yetman, Argentine Archeologist María José Figuerero and native son of Patagonia, Harry Nauta venture across Argentine Patagonia, encountering landscapes usually cold, isolated and windy, but also spectacularly distinct and colorful. .
7:30 a.m.
Dream of Italy
Local Tonino Benincasa gives an introduction to the Baroque city of Lecce with a classic car ride.
8 a.m.
Family Travel With Colleen Kelly
The family explores the Winter Carnival and the Hotel de Glace and try their hand at dog-sledding.
8:30 a.m.
Ask This Old House
Nathan helps turn a reclaimed beam into a fireplace mantel and Richard changes a bathroom faucet.
9 a.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Tamales with corn, chiles and cheese and pork chops topped with a pickled grape salad are made.
9:30 a.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
After a day of winter activities, Tina prepares a soup with Meatballs and a Chocolate Dessert.
10 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Author and quilter Joyce Becker designs charming applique landscape quilts.
10:30 a.m.
Start Up
Plum Health offers direct primary care services based on a subscription model.
11 a.m.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
Jerry explains two different ways of applying the sketch of the woodpecker and dead tree.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Nova
The 8,000 buried clay warriors of China's first emperor are researched using 3D computer modeling.
1 p.m.
Blood Sugar Rising
The history and science of diabetes, an epidemic that affects 100 million Americans, is explored.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
History Detectives
Murals of African Americans from the 1930s and a painting of George Washington are investigated.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
Doc Martin
Dr. Martin Ellingham is still as clumsy as ever when it comes to forming relationships with women.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Expeditions With Patrick McMillan
Patrick explores unique plants and animals in the Carolinas that Mark Catesby wrote about in 1722.
9 p.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
Jamie kicks things off by turbo-charging veg in a game-changing meat free, veg packed cottage pie.
9:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross creates mountains overlooking a quiet river and the illusion of luscious textured wood.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Tuesday January 5, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross creates mountains overlooking a quiet river and the illusion of luscious textured wood.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Doc Martin
Dr. Martin Ellingham is still as clumsy as ever when it comes to forming relationships with women.
3 a.m.
3:30 a.m.
Expeditions With Patrick McMillan
Patrick explores unique plants and animals in the Carolinas that Mark Catesby wrote about in 1722.
4 a.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
Jamie kicks things off by turbo-charging veg in a game-changing meat free, veg packed cottage pie.
4:30 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
View the wild beauty of the Georgia Straits and inlets, with towering peaks and glaciers.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann uses a towel to assist with neck alignment and a band for strengthening shoulders.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Host David Yetman, Argentine Archeologist María José Figuerero and native son of Patagonia, Harry Nauta trek inland to examine a cross section of the Patagonia desert from the coastal city of Comodoro Rivadavia into the Andes, finally arriving at the border with Chile.
7:30 a.m.
Dream of Italy
Host Kathy McCabe takes a gondola rowing lesson from an 8th-generation gondolier in Venice, Italy.
8 a.m.
Family Travel With Colleen Kelly
Colleen and her family learn about Scottish history and dance traditional highland dances.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Expeditions With Patrick McMillan
Patrick explores unique plants and animals in the Carolinas that Mark Catesby wrote about in 1722.
9:30 a.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
Tina cooks Crab and Norwegian Lobster on the grill, diving for Scallops and grills Salmon.
10 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Textile artist Malka Dubrawsky uses primarily black and white to make bold designs.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
Jerry shows how to underpaint the woodpecker and begins to highlight the tree, bark and limbs.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Renowned scientist Stephen Hawking challenges three ordinary people to think like a genius.
3 p.m.
Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The early lives of young Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt are highlighted.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Jamestown
The Sharrows become embroiled with a notorious Pamunkey warrior and their actions prove disastrous.
7 p.m.
Doc Martin
Louisa seeks a promotion at the Portwenn School. Bert Large is testing out his culinary skills.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Expeditions With Patrick McMillan
Patrick explores unique plants and animals in the Carolinas that Mark Catesby wrote about in 1722.
9 p.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
Jamie showcases veg in a simple but incredibly delicious scruffy aubergine lasagne.
9:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross paints a little cabin snuggled deeply into the embrace of foothills, evergreens and bushes.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Wednesday January 6, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross paints a little cabin snuggled deeply into the embrace of foothills, evergreens and bushes.
1 a.m.
Jamestown
The Sharrows become embroiled with a notorious Pamunkey warrior and their actions prove disastrous.
2 a.m.
Doc Martin
Louisa seeks a promotion at the Portwenn School. Bert Large is testing out his culinary skills.
3 a.m.
3:30 a.m.
Expeditions With Patrick McMillan
Patrick explores unique plants and animals in the Carolinas that Mark Catesby wrote about in 1722.
4 a.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
Jamie showcases veg in a simple but incredibly delicious scruffy aubergine lasagne.
4:30 a.m.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Unusual exercises for brain stimulation and help with balance are highlighted.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
In Chile’s Atacama Desert host David Yetman and Archeologist María José Figuerero visit the coastal city of Arica and other nearby towns in search of manifestations of millennia of continuous human habitation.
7:30 a.m.
Dream of Italy
Kathy McCabe gets a test drive in a lamborghini and learns how to make Bologna's famous tortellini.
8 a.m.
Family Travel With Colleen Kelly
Colleen explores the Luray Caverns and the White Oak Lavender Farm In Shenandoah Valley, Virginia.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Expeditions With Patrick McMillan
Patrick explores unique plants and animals in the Carolinas that Mark Catesby wrote about in 1722.
9:30 a.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
High atop a glacier, Tina makes a Norwegian drink and serves it with local fjord Trout.
10 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Designer Heidi Proffetty edits photos and turns the digital images into mosaic quilts.
3 p.m.
Roosevelts: An Intimate History
Theodore Roosevelt transforms the office of the presidency. FDR courts and weds Eleanor Roosevelt.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Jamestown
Mercy and Pepper bring joy to the town, but the Sharrows' rivalry reaches the breaking point.
7 p.m.
Doc Martin
Bert Large has been hiding a secret from his son Al that threatens to jeopardize their relationship.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis and his team from Maude meet winemaker Chester Osborn to taste wine at the d'Arenberg Cube.
9 p.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
A black bean burger, topped with a fresh and colourful salsa, mango and avocado, is served.
9:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Follow an overgrown path deep in the woods and enjoy the silent beauty of the surrounding stillness.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Thursday January 7, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Follow an overgrown path deep in the woods and enjoy the silent beauty of the surrounding stillness.
1 a.m.
Jamestown
Mercy and Pepper bring joy to the town, but the Sharrows' rivalry reaches the breaking point.
2 a.m.
Doc Martin
Bert Large has been hiding a secret from his son Al that threatens to jeopardize their relationship.
3 a.m.
3:30 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis and his team from Maude meet winemaker Chester Osborn to taste wine at the d'Arenberg Cube.
4 a.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
A black bean burger, topped with a fresh and colourful salsa, mango and avocado, is served.
4:30 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
A tour of the Chapada Diamantina highlights the region's sheer cliffs and steep mountainside.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
This energetic full body workout has a lot of movement for anyone confined to a wheelchair or chair.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
In this episode, host David Yetman, historian Bill Beezley and Archeologist María José Figuerero trace the Atacama Desert Trade route from the Pacific coast to the Chilean Andes from sea level to 15,000 feet elevation.
7:30 a.m.
Dream of Italy
Host Kathy McCabe gets to see the restoration of the Duomo from a unique perspective-a crane.
8 a.m.
Family Travel With Colleen Kelly
Colleen and her girls head to Tampa Bay, Florida for some family fun in the sun.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis and his team from Maude meet winemaker Chester Osborn to taste wine at the d'Arenberg Cube.
9:30 a.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
Andreas prepares hot-smoked Pork Glazed and pours a rich homemade Birch Syrup over Waffles.
10 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Quilter Timna Tarr creates different effects in colors capes by changing the background fabric.
10:30 a.m.
World of Guitar
Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick and Larry Carlton discuss how they first learned to play the guitar.
11 a.m.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
Jerry discusses monochromatic color scheme and shows how to underpaint the very background tones.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
Plastics Problem: PBS Newshour Presents
Explore what's being done about our extensive appetite for damaging single-use plastic.
3 p.m.
Roosevelts: An Intimate History
President Theodore Roosevelt leads a Progressive crusade that splits his own Republican party.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Midsomer Murders
New DCI John Barnaby investigates when a local DJ is crushed to death at a girls' boarding school.
7 p.m.
Doc Martin
Local radio host Caroline Bosman may have a drinking problem. Martin tends to stinky Vernon Cooke.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis journeys to the heart of Rome where he experiences the cuisine of the Roman residents.
9 p.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
Pad Thai is turned into a silky, crunchy meat-free feast this is topped with a crispy chilli egg.
9:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
A snow-covered forest is gently warmed by the beauty of winter's rustic touches of color.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Friday January 8, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
A snow-covered forest is gently warmed by the beauty of winter's rustic touches of color.
1 a.m.
Midsomer Murders
New DCI John Barnaby investigates when a local DJ is crushed to death at a girls' boarding school.
2 a.m.
Doc Martin
Local radio host Caroline Bosman may have a drinking problem. Martin tends to stinky Vernon Cooke.
3 a.m.
3:30 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis journeys to the heart of Rome where he experiences the cuisine of the Roman residents.
4 a.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
Pad Thai is turned into a silky, crunchy meat-free feast this is topped with a crispy chilli egg.
4:30 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
Dave Yetman takes the train to the indigenous city of Huancayo, high on the Altiplano of the Andes.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann will lift your spirits, posture, and leave you with a smile, happy feet and nimble fingers.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Host David Yetman, historian Bill Beezley and Archeologist María Jos Figuerero travel around the Puna, the high-elevation plains of Chile’s Atacama Desert, a harsh environment that is home to traditional villages as well as unusual plants and animals.
7:30 a.m.
Dream of Italy
Host Kathy McCabe takes viewers from coast to countryside in the region of Abruzzo.
8 a.m.
Family Travel With Colleen Kelly
Rock City, a gorgeous mountain with a breathtaking waterfall, and more are visited in Chattanooga.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis journeys to the heart of Rome where he experiences the cuisine of the Roman residents.
9:30 a.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
Homemade Ice Cream flavored with Rose Petals, a hearty Hamburger and Sausages are prepared.
10 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Fiber artist Sherry Kleinman makes a family tree quilt to treasure for generations.
10:30 a.m.
Woodsmith Shop
With simple plywood construction and a wide range of storage options, this cart holds many supplies.
11 a.m.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
Jerry applies the bright glow in the center of the painting and applies the first layer of sunrays.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
Shakespeare Uncovered
Brian Cox explores how Julius Caesar challenges us to think about what values we want to live by.
3 p.m.
Library of Congress National Book Festival: Celebr
Colson Whitehead, John Grisham and many more authors provide insights into their creative process.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Midsomer Murders
New DCI John Barnaby investigates when a local DJ is crushed to death at a girls' boarding school.
7 p.m.
Doc Martin
Phil Pratt accuses the doctor of killing his wife Helen when he comes to their house to treat her.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis visits Yerrabinga Rooftop Farm in Austrialia and experiences a traditional Aboriginal dance.
9 p.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
A flavour-packed quiche, meat free Shawarma and a show-stopping cauliflower roast are featured.
9:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross paints a fabulous mountain lake view with layers of soft hills and trees.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Saturday January 9, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross paints a fabulous mountain lake view with layers of soft hills and trees.
1 a.m.
Midsomer Murders
New DCI John Barnaby investigates when a local DJ is crushed to death at a girls' boarding school.
2 a.m.
Doc Martin
Phil Pratt accuses the doctor of killing his wife Helen when he comes to their house to treat her.
3 a.m.
3:30 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis visits Yerrabinga Rooftop Farm in Austrialia and experiences a traditional Aboriginal dance.
4 a.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
A flavour-packed quiche, meat free Shawarma and a show-stopping cauliflower roast are featured.
4:30 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
David Yetman climbs over old and new lava flows to observe new lands emerging from the ocean.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
On Story
Writer and bestselling author Pamela Ribon discusses writing Disney films such as Moana.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann focuses on core strengthening, balance, finger dexterity and improving range of motion.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Growing a Greener World
Visit one historical Chicago victory garden where growing food is also growing communities.
8 a.m.
Central Texas Gardener
Discover why Ashe junipers don't deserve the bad rap and tour an artistic Hill Country design.
8:30 a.m.
Garden Smart
Discover how a tree goes from a cutting to market with a visit to a premier in-ground tree farm.
9 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
With the right color values and some forgiving flippy corners, this quilt block just blooms.
9:30 a.m.
Best of Sewing With Nancy
Nancy demonstrates how to make o make 1/4 square triangles and modified 1/4 square triangles.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Consuelo MacK Wealthtrack
Nobel Laureate economist Robert Shiller discusses what's driving the economy.
11 a.m.
Dw Focus on Europe
The strict Coronavirus lockdown is particularly hard on cultural workers in Europe.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
This Is the House That Jack Built
The early years of President John F. Kennedy is chronicled and his lasting legacy is examined.
3 p.m.
Abandoned in the Arctic
A team retraces the ambitious and perilous 1881 arctic expedition of Lieutenant Adolphus W. Greely.
4:30 p.m.
Me & My Robot
Enthusiastic young engineers and inventors compete for gold at the World Robot Olympiad.
5 p.m.
This Old House: Scandinavian Modern
Mark shows off a cobblestone apron at the driveway and the crew reinforces old floor joists.
5:30 p.m.
Ask This Old House
Heath installs landscape lights in a garden and Mark helps a homeowner redo his walkway.
6 p.m.
Lawrence Welk Show
Songs about transportation include "Gotta Travel On" and "Walkin' The Floor." Ken Delo is the guest.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
8:29 p.m.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol,
9 p.m.
Jazz
At the turn of the 20th century in the unique musical cauldron of New Orleans, jazz is born.
10:30 p.m.
Rudolfo Anaya: The Magic of Words
Rudolfo Anaya was the first Hispanic American writer to achieve major publishing success.
11 p.m.
Austin City Limits
Enjoy highlights from rock band Foo Fighters' 2009 and 2015 episodes of Austin City Limits.
