Arts and Entertainment
Life as 20th century British royalty proves complex in ‘Margaret: The Rebel Princess’
This two-part biography, airing Sunday, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17 at 9 p.m. on Arizona PBS, shows how Princess Margaret’s life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed the western world during the 20th century, and redefined society’s image of the modern princess.
Mister Rogers film is a reminder of what young children need
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019
Fred Rogers cared a lot, and revisiting his life’s work helps bring clearer focus on what young children need most from us.
Comedy, drama follow British detectives in ‘Shakespeare & Hathaway – Private Investigators’
Hourlong episodes of the BBC series “Shakespeare & Hathaway – Private Investigators” air Thursdays at 8 p.m., beginning Feb. 7, following Plate & Pour and Tastemakers.
Arizona PBS honors the legacy of Black History Month
Arizona PBS is bringing you a lineup of new diverse shows and documentaries to celebrate Black excellence through the month of February.
‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ airs Feb. 9 on Arizona PBS
One of the most celebrated theatrical releases of 2018, the documentary takes an intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor: Fred Rogers.
‘Innovating the Future’ explores ways to improve society
New America CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter hosts “Innovating the Future” Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. on Arizona PBS, part of a partnership between Arizona State University and New America that highlights stories about blending technology and public policy to improve America’s future.
‘I Hate Jane Austen’ sends British columnist searching to understand
In “I Hate Jane Austen,” airing Monday, Jan. 28, at 9 p.m., Giles Coren meets academics and superfans to see if they can get him to see their side of the legendary author’s own story as well as her numerous renowned works.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: State of the Union coverage Feb. 5
President Trump is scheduled to deliver the 2019 State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m., broadcast live on Arizona PBS.
‘Great Performances’ and ‘Live from Lincoln Center’ return Sunday afternoons this winter
Enjoy a wealth of opera, classical and even modern country music concerts Sunday afternoons this winter on Arizona PBS.
Arizona’s Children Part 1: The Process, The Children, And An Agency
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019
For vulnerable children, foster care is a vital resource, and it requires strong people to open their homes and take in a child who may have been through abuse, neglect, or other traumatic experiences.