Friday, July 2nd at 10:00 p.m.
The House of Windsor
This three-part series explores the turbulent reign of England’s Windsor family, the most prestigious monarchy in the world. This in-depth series illuminates the storied history of the family that has held the English throne for nearly a century.

Sunday, July 4th, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
An Afternoon of Americana
To celebrate the Fourth, we assembled programs that celebrate American. Shore Things takes a look at America’s vacation-at-the-beach culture. A Hot Dog Program is an all-American celebration of what may be the country’s most popular food. Great Old Amusement Parks celebrates these pre-Disney parks, visiting Playland in Rye, New York; Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana; and California’s Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Sunday, July 4th at 8:00 p.m.
A Capitol Fourth
This July 4th, America’s national Independence Day celebration will mark 30 spectacular years on air. The multi-award winning A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol, will kick off the country’s 234th birthday with a musical extravaganza like no other, topped off by the most dazzling display of fireworks anywhere in the nation!

Monday, July 5th at 10:00 p.m.
Around the World in 20 Years
Michael Palin goes in search of the crew of the wooden dhow Al Shama, featured in his hit documentary series Around the World in 80 Days. The eight-day voyage across the Arabian Sea to Bombay filmed twenty years ago has become a TV classic. His search begins in Dubai, which has been transformed since he was last there in 1988.

Wednesday, July 7th at 9:00 p.m.
Ken Burns' Baseball
The National Pastime
Joe DiMaggio’s incredible hitting streak; baseball during World War II; Jackie Robinson’s debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Part 6 of 9.

Thursday, July 8th at 11:00 p.m.
Live From the Artists’ Den
Ringo Starr
In the Egyptian wing of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Artists Den hosted a once-in-a-lifetime concert pairing music legend Ringo Starr with modern folk-funk master Ben Harper and Relentless7. As an added surprise, singer-songwriter Joan Osborne sang backing vocals on selected songs, including “With a Little Help From My Friends.”

Sunday, July 11th at 3:00 p.m.
Anne of Green Gables
Based on the international best-selling novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Filmed amidst the spectacular scenery of Prince Edward Island, Canada, this Emmy Award-winning production follows the provocative life drama of orphan Anne Shirley (Megan Follows), from her struggles as an adolescent to her triumphs as a young woman.

Sunday, July 11th at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece Mystery! Poirot
Murder on the Orient Express
Actor David Suchet reaches the pinnacle of his remarkable twenty-one-year career as Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot by taking on the great detective’s most celebrated case, Murder on the Orient Express. A galaxy of international stars play passengers aboard the glamorous Istanbul-to-Calais run—where a shocking stabbing launches Christie’s most intricate and clever plot.

Monday, July 12th at 10:00 p.m.
Turmoil & Triumph: The George Shultz Years – Part 1
The program offers an unprecedented, inside look at the inner workings of American government at the highest levels, introducing viewers to a remarkable man who served his country during an unforgettable time in America’s recent history. this new three-part series offers a never-before-seen look at the inner workings of the Reagan White House.

Wednesday, July 14th at 8:00 p.m.
Breakfast Special
BREAKFAST SPECIAL is a celebration of going out for a morning meal in America. Rick Sebak visits interesting and unusual breakfast spots, from a Cuban cafe in downtown St. Augustine to a mid-western eatery in a shopping center outside Columbus, Ohio. He lets viewers sample pancakes in rural New York state, try loco moco in Hilo, Hawaii, and see what's cooking at the Tin Shed in Portland, Oregon. There’s more to breakfast than a bowl of cold cereal.

Wednesday, July 14th at 9:00 p.m.
Ken Burns' Baseball
The Capital of Baseball
The heyday of New York City baseball; the “shot heard round the world”; Don Larsen’s perfect game; the Brooklyn Dodgers’ first World Series win and move to L.A. Part 7 of 9.

Thursday, July 15th at 11:00 p.m.
Live From the Artists’ Den
Tori Amos
The Veterans Room of New York City’s Park Avenue Armory set the stage for a private concert by Tori Amos for 100 lucky fans. Described as “Greek, Moresque, and Celtic with a dash of the Egyptian, the Persian, and the Japanese,” the room provided a fitting setting for one of the most eclectic and culturally curious artists in music today. Amos performed a career-spanning set featuring classics from her debut Little Earthquakes through to Abnormally Attracted to Sin.

Sunday, July 18th at 4:00 p.m.
Great Performances at the Met
Hamlet
Simon Keenlyside and Marlis Petersen headline the Ambroise Thomas opera, based on Shakespeare’s play.

Sunday, July 18th at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece Mystery! Poirot
The Third Girl
A demon-haunted heiress is convinced she has committed murder, but Poirot believes she is innocent.

Monday, July 19th at 10:00 p.m.
Turmoil & Triumph: The George Shultz Years – Part 2
The program offers an unprecedented, inside look at the inner workings of American government at the highest levels, introducing viewers to a remarkable man who served his country during an unforgettable time in America’s recent history. this new three-part series offers a never-before-seen look at the inner workings of the Reagan White House.

Tuesday, July 20th at 11:00 p.m.
P.O.V. - El General
Past and present collide as award-winning filmmaker Natalia Almada (POV “Al Otro Lado,” 2006) brings to life audio recordings she inherited from her grandmother, daughter of Plutarco Elias Calles, a revolutionary general who became Mexico’s president in 1924.

Wednesday, July 21st at 8:00 p.m.
Tavis Smiley Reports - New Orleans: Been in the Storm Too Long
As the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, Tavis Smiley Reports visits New Orleans, capturing the mood and spirit of the city’s courageous residents five years after the levees failed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Wednesday, July 21st at 9:00 p.m.
American Masters - Merle Haggard
This revealing documentary follows musician Merle Haggard for two years, on tour and at home on his ranch. Known for his distinctive voice, finger-picking and interpretations, the former prison inmate recently survived major lung surgery; he’s now in top physical shape, full of creative juices and hitting new artistic and commercial highs.

Thursday, July 22nd at 11:00 p.m.
War - Live at the Grove
The performance features legendary multi-platinum band War in a lively 2007 performance from Anaheim, California — incredibly, the band’s first concert television special. Fusing rock, funk, jazz, Latin, R&B and even reggae, War transcends racial and cultural barriers with a multi-ethnic line-up and a catalogue of hit songs that is simply astonishing.

Sunday, July 25th at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece Mystery! Poirot
Appointment With Death
An archaeological dig is the scene of murder in the Middle East, leading Poirot to unravel a tragic tale of twisted family secrets.

Monday, July 26th at 10:00 p.m.
Turmoil & Triumph: The George Shultz Years – Part 3
The program offers an unprecedented, inside look at the inner workings of American government at the highest levels, introducing viewers to a remarkable man who served his country during an unforgettable time in America’s recent history. this new three-part series offers a never-before-seen look at the inner workings of the Reagan White House.

Monday, July 26th at 11:00 p.m.
Churchill - The Last Prize
This series looks at the man behind the legend, bringing you closer to the real Churchill through the eyes of those closest to him.

Wednesday, July 28th at 8:00 p.m.
In Performance at the White House: Paul McCartney
President and Mrs. Obama host the concert event in honor of musician Sir Paul McCartney’s receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The evening includes performances by McCartney himself and Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Jonas Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Corinne Bailey Rae, Dave Grohl, Faith Hill, Lang Lang and Jack White, with remarks by Jerry Seinfeld.