Arts and Entertainment

Idle gossip gets out of control in ‘The Trouble With Maggie Cole’

Maggie Cole, the self-appointed oracle of her close-knit community, makes it her business to know a little bit about everyone’s lives. Watch episode 4 now.

American Masters: “Michael Tilson Thomas: Where Now Is”

Discover the Grammy winning conductor, pianist and composer. A National Medal of Arts recipient and longtime music director of the San Francisco Symphony, he helped set the standard that an American orchestra should champion modern American music.

Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America

Discover how the advent of the automobile brought new mobility and freedom for African Americans, but also exposed them to discrimination and deadly violence, and how that history resonates today.

‘Age of Nature’

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020

Explore humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife, as scientists and conservationists from all over the world examine ways we can restore our planet.

‘COBRA’ navigates political crisis and personal fallout

“COBRA” follows the British Prime Minister and his emergency committee. Catch up via the PBS app before the final episode airs Sunday at 9 p.m.

‘Flesh and Blood’ on Masterpiece

Lust, greed, wrath, envy and pride are just some of the deadly sins that plague a seemingly happy family in “Flesh and Blood,” premiering on “Masterpiece.” The mystery-thriller stars Imelda Staunton and Francesca Annis, who play close neighbors cast into a generational psychodrama.

Jennifer Garner joins Kelly Corrigan for “Tell Me More”

“Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan,” a new candid and heartfelt interview series hosted by the four-time New York Times bestselling author, premieres Mondays, October 5 at 8 p.m.

American Masters “LennoNYC”

With a prologue by Yoko Ono, this film profiles John Lennon and Ono’s years in New York City: their search for artistic and personal freedom; their family life with son, Sean; their commitment to peace and political activism; their struggles to remain in America; and, of course, Lennon’s music from that period.

‘Last Tango in Hailfax’ returns for season four

After seven years of marriage, Alan and Celia discover that wedded bliss isn’t always blissful. Clashing politics, Alan’s new job and a wild local lad create tension. Caroline gets emotionally embroiled at work. Alan’s brother visits. See what else unfolds in season four of “Last Tango in Hailfax.”

‘Art in the Twenty-First Century’ introduces artists of today

Meet 12 artists and one artist collective behind some of the most significant artwork of the 21st century. These creators respond to the places they live and work, and show unabashed engagement with the world around them.