Category Archives: PBS

Human: The World Within (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 9, 2021 by laurarachel4

Stories from around the world reveal how our lives, passions, and goals, have used our bodies’ complex systems. Starring Jad Abumrad. This documentary series discusses how we humans are amazing things. We start as one cell and form all these … Continue reading →

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Nova Wonders (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on May 11, 2021 by laurarachel4

Nova Wonders follows researchers as they study the world around us. Starring Rana El Kaliouby, Andre Fenton, and Talithia Williams. Nova takes a turn to wonder about the world around us. The first episode is on the communication of the … Continue reading →

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My Grandparents’ War (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on May 9, 2021 by laurarachel4

  Actors learn about the life and death decisions that their grandparents made during World War 2. Starring Caroline Catz, Helena Bonham Carter, and Mark Rylance. British actors learn what their grandparents did during the Second World War. Each one … Continue reading →

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The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on March 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

This series follows the story of the Black church through history and culture in order to have cultural change. Starring Henry Louis Gates Jr., Cornel West, and Reginald L. Barnes. I was not impressed with this series. However, the historical … Continue reading →

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All Creatures Great and Small (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 16, 2021 by laurarachel4

The adventures of a small town veterinarian practice in the 1930s and 40s in the countryside of Yorkshire. Based on the series by James Herriot. Starring Nicholas Ralph, Anna Madeley, and Samuel West. I was pleasantly surprised by this remake … Continue reading →

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (PBS) Rated TV-G

Posted on February 12, 2021 by laurarachel4

Xavier Riddle and his friends have to solve a problem, so they head to the secret museum and go back in time to meet a childlike historical figure that helps them to understand the issue. Based on the book series,  … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Epic Journeys (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 2, 2021 by laurarachel4

Every year, millions of animals take epic journeys to reach their destinations. Starring Nigel Barber, Liz Bonnin, and Saba Douglas-Hamilton. This documentary highlights the journey that animals take for food, shelter, water, and to reproduce. It brilliantly showcases these animals … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Maggie Cole (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 4, 2020 by laurarachel4

Maggie Cole accidently broadcasts the town’s secrets on a radio show for all to hear. Starring Mark Heap, Dawn French, and Emily Reid. I have to say, this is one of those shows that you have to love. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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Cobra (PBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 23, 2020 by laurarachel4

A widespread power outage causes chaos. The COBRA committee works hard at finding a way to turn the lights back on. Starring Victoria Hamilton, Richard Dormer, and David Haig. I have to say this show was poorly written. It did … Continue reading →

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Van der Valk (PBS) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 10, 2020 by laurarachel4

A Dutch detective works in Amsterdam using his human observation and street smarts. Starring Marc Warren, Maimie McCoy, and Luke Allen-Gale. This show is a remake of the 1972 version, as well as based on the novels of Nicolas Freeling. It’s … Continue reading →

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