We ❤ Public Television! is a three-hour program recorded live on November 8, 2025 from PBS SoCal, the local station in Los Angeles. A star-studded cast honors 55 remarkable years of public television - America’s trusted, free public media service that reaches every city, town, and rural community across the nation.
Celebrate 30 years of musical holiday magic and 40 years of groundbreaking “Fresh Aire” compositions with this milestone special from the American group known for blending classical music and rock. Includes interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
Take a nostalgic ride back to Peoria just a few decades ago with WTVP's original production Main Street Memories: Peoria in the 1950's.Cruise along with us as we explore the streets of downtown Peoria back in their heyday, with stores like Woolworth's, Grant's and Szolds. Music, sports, and industry are explored through heartwarming stories told by the Peorians who lived it.
Vibe 309 with Blake Wirth is a feel-good, fast-paced TV show that highlights amazing places in the 309 and beyond. Think laughs, local pride and a host who says what we’re all thinking: “It’s a vibe here.” From food to sports to riverfront views, this show captures what makes us special—our people. Blake Wirth has lived around the world, but proudly says, “Nowhere beats Peoria, IL.”
Madrigal singers from Dunlap High School, Washington Community High School and Metamora Township High School delight us with festive music in this special showcase.
This program will be available to watch on-demand on Thursday, 12/4/2025 at 7pm.
Do you love live music but hate fighting the crowds? WTVP has the perfect solution. Join us for our Music Concert Series, which features a variety of new and old favorite musical performances.
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock perform “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Every Woman in the World,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am", “Sweet Dreams,” “Making Love Out of Nothing at All,” “Without You,” and more hits. Recorded in May 2025.
Discover the story behind Brenda Lee and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her music, including the classic “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree.” The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and more.
Recorded live in Maastricht in 2024, highlights include Verdi’s Triumphal March of Aida performed with 400 brass players, “Strauss & Co,” “Dancing on the Stars” with 16-year-old Emma Kok, a singalong of “Sweet Caroline,” “The Blue Danube,” and more.
Join the legendary superstar for a magical concert taped in October 2012. Includes nine songs that Barbra had never performed on stage, and features guests trumpeter Chris Botti, singing group Il Volo and Streisand’s son, actor-director Jason Gould.
Join the Prince of Spanish Guitar for a 25th anniversary celebration of fan favorites from his Emmy-winning stage productions. Go on the road with the guitarist to Spain, Paris, Egypt, India, Italy and more as classical guitar meets classic rock.
Join an extraordinary lineup of talent and the American Pops Orchestra to pay tribute to the women who have defined Broadway and those who are shaping its future. This March 2025 concert at New York's Town Hall is a celebration of song and legacy.
Grab a front-row seat to the country and blues singer’s first-ever show at the fabled auditorium in downtown Nashville, a sold-out celebratory event. Crockett performs songs from his deep catalog along with his ace band, The Blue Drifters.
Join the 10-time GRAMMY nominee as he performs for a sold-out crowd at one of the most iconic venues in the country in 2016. Produced live and mostly unplugged, Church performs “Mr. Misunderstood,” “Record Year,” “Talladega,” and many more.
Rick Springfield, Wang Chung and John Waite perform their biggest hits of the decade, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Dance Hall Days,” and “Missing You.”
Celebrate 20 years with the groundbreaking classical crossover group with a spectacular evening of music in Taiwan. Delivering timeless pop classics and traditional standards, Il Divo reinforces their status as performers and vocal powerhouses.
LAWRENCE WELK: PRECIOUS MEMORIES abounds with spiritual hymns, inspirational songs and gospel medleys reminding viewers of their shared family values based on loving and heartfelt beliefs. This nostalgic special will lift your spirits, heal your heart and take you into the safe haven of your past with promises for a brighter tomorrow.
Celebrate 30 years of musical holiday magic and 40 years of groundbreaking “Fresh Aire” compositions with this milestone special from the American group known for blending classical music and rock. Includes interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
Celebrate the American legend’s enthralling 1976 performance at the Sydney Sports Stadium. The culmination of his Australia and New Zealand tour, the concert marked his comeback to the stage after a four-year sabbatical from live performance.
Join the nine-time Grammy Award winner for a hometown concert In Nashville. Crow performs her greatest hits along with fan favorites and several new songs from her latest album, Evolution.
For over six decades, the musical duo of Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme has brought back warm and nostalgic memories from the early days of '50s Rock and Roll, '60s Pop, Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and The American Songbook. Amazingly, there has never been a tv show celebrating their long illustrious careers as individuals and singing together.- that is, until now, exclusively for public television stations.
The Texas Tenors perform both classic hymns and contemporary music during this special presentation. From "Amazing Grace" to "You Raise Me Up" and everything in between, audiences will delight in the Tenors' moving performance that is both powerful and uplifting.
Tony Bennett performs his classic songs with special guests, including Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Franco De Vita and Vicente Fernández. A truly international endeavor, VIVA DUETS features a celebrated roster of performers from multiple countries.
Explore the science and culture behind musical taste with Dr. Nolan Gasser. With live music, animations, and an interactive app, you will find more joy with the music that surrounds your life on a daily basis.
Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice. The film follows Justice Marshall, known as “Mr. Civil Rights,” from his legal career with the NAACP to his 1967 appointment to the nation’s highest court.
Explore the work of one of the most renowned, respected and popular cultural historians with this new retrospective documentary, which explores his work and how it has made history come alive for tens of millions of Americans.
Explore the beautiful French locations and learn about the lavish, custom-made costumes in this dramatic hit series. Interviews with the cast and creators offer insights into the tempestuous relationship between the young queen and the shy king.
Join host Michael Keaton to celebrate "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," the pioneering children's series that premiered nationally 50 years ago. Celebrities, cast members and Joanne Rogers reveal their favorite memories from the series.
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.
New Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, George Washington of Virginia arrives to command the newly created Continental Army. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence, insisting on the people’s right to resist tyranny and govern themselves.
The Revolution, now a war for American independence, faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries to defend New York City from invasion by sea. The resulting Battle of Long Island is a huge defeat for the Americans, who narrowly escape and spend the next several months on the run. In late December, Washington’s army regroups and prepares to attack an outpost in Trenton, New Jersey.
As America braces for a third year of devastating war, British commanders launch campaigns to take Albany and Philadelphia. General Howe beats General Washington at Brandywine and Germantown, while the Continental Congress flees Philadelphia. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga opens the door for France to officially support the United States.
As America braces for a third year of devastating war, British commanders launch campaigns to take Albany and Philadelphia. General Howe beats General Washington at Brandywine and Germantown, while the Continental Congress flees Philadelphia. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga opens the door for France to officially support the United States.
The British Army under General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Meanwhile, one of the most respected American generals betrays the cause and defects to the British. Supported by the French Army and Navy, Washington’s Continental Army wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. Peace is restored, independence is won, and Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
Raise a glass to celebrate the most memorable moments from five seasons of this beloved series with cast members and creators. Explore each of the characters — human and animal — and revisit their loves, losses, triumphs, struggles, growth and joy.
Discover the secrets of the "cozy mystery" in this exploration of the genre. Go behind-the-scenes of Grantchester, Magpie Murders, Moonflower Murders, The Marlow Murder Club, and Miss Scarlet to learn what makes these mysteries so enchanting.
Join longtime friends and chefs Lidia Bastianich and Jacques Pépin for mouth-watering recipes and personal family stories. Their combined knowledge doubles the fun when they come together to share the recipes that made their careers.
Enjoy a feast for the soul in a culinary journey through the diaspora in homes across America. More than bagels and blintzes, every delicious dish is a story of resilience and resistance with a side of laughter and a generous slice of life.
Join Mary Berry as she travels to her mother’s homeland, Scotland, and is joined by her friends Andy Murray, Iain Stirling, and Emeli Sandé to cook indulgent Christmas dishes that can be enjoyed anytime over the holidays.
Prue welcomes singer Charlotte Church and cooks up her twist on one of Charlotte’s favorite dishes: chicken yakitori. Prue then goes back to basics to make the perfect omelet and the best scrambled eggs with the help of husband John.
Prue is joined by comedian Ruby Wax to make a warm salad with beef and a version with tofu. Prue then bakes two delicious clafoutis with plums and apricots while husband John solves the problem of having too many apples by turning them into juice.
Experience spectacular aerial and ground views and cultural revelations of a country like no other in a virtual tour of Mount Ararat, Khor Virap, Yerevan, the Genocide memorial, and more, with Eric Bogosian, Peter Balakian, Michael Aram, and others.
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship and renowned charm of the country’s most talented artisans. From glovemakers to bakers, stained glass restorers to chefs, revel in the rich heritage of centuries-old traditions and the elegant style of France.
Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. These animals are brought back to life using state of the art CGI informed by the latest scientific understanding, which allows him to come face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, dodge a giant eagle and evade a colossal snake.
This gorgeous membership special is a greatest hits party celebrating European art and creative genius from Leonardo to Van Gogh. It features three episodes from Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 (Art of the Florentine Renaissance, Baroque Art, and Art of the Impressionists and Beyond) with Rick's entertaining and compelling breaks sure to inspire members, both new and old.
Rick Steves' Festive Europe catches Europeans celebrating the good life. Travel with Rick through Andalucía — with the horses, sherry, and flamenco of the Spring Fair; in Paris — reveling in the streets on Bastille Day; running with the bulls in Pamplona; and in England's pristine Lake District for a hunting dog show. All across Europe, life is embraced with an inspirational gusto.
Few things in the world make us feel more confident and alive than good posture. Join Miranda Esmonde-White for AGING BACKWARDS 4: THE MIRACLE OF FLEXIBILITY, where viewers learn how simply incorporating gentle flexibility and range of motion exercises can improve posture and help reverse the signs of aging, improve organ health, and increase energy. This program examines how sitting less and moving more is vital to good posture and every aspect of life, from maintaining healthy organs to remaining pain-free and staying young.
If physical pain, emotional struggles, and even memory slips have been stealing your joy, acclaimed psychiatrist and Amen Clinics founder Dr. Daniel Amen reveals the surprising truth: they’re all connected in the brain. Through compelling real-life patient journeys, you’ll see how healing your brain can calm physical pain, lift depression, and sharpen thinking at the same time.
In Designing Your Ideal Future, elder law attorney, Public Television host, and bestselling author Rajiv Nagaich explains how to lay the groundwork for a life you can look forward to by infusing your unique perspective into every document in your legal plan.
The station you love is not going anywhere! But with historic federal funding gone, we are looking to the community to join us in the WE BELIEVE in WTVP campaign to fuel a strong future. When you increase your giving, become a member for the first time, or double your donation, your gift will be matched – up to $500,000! Thank you for helping us close the gap and keep our station strong!
