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Coming to PBS - 2013 Preview Reel

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PBS



More reasons to watch than ever before. Preview what's coming soon to PBS. Continue


Seattle (Hour 1) - Preview

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Antiques Roadshow



A Vladimir Kagan desk used by Kagan himself and an 1874 Francis A. Silva oil painting. 5/13/2013 Continue


James Prosek: Painting with Eels

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Nature



Inspired by the Japanese art form Gyotaku, a type of Japanese fish printing popularized in the mid-1800s, artist and naturalist James Prosek created a series of pieces in the gyotaku style. But instead of using the traditional large-scaled carp to make his nature prints, Prosek decided to use a rather unusual fish as his creative tool, the eel. Continue


Myrtle Beach (Hour 3) - Preview

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Antiques Roadshow



An 1884 Courier & Ives print; a Pennsylvania folk art whirligig; and a 1936 first edition of Gone With the Wind. 3/25/2013 Continue


Maria Klawe: The Proof is in the Painting

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Secret Life of Scientists



Maria Klawe is a mathematician, computer scientist and the President of Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. When Maria is away from her day job (and sometimes even when she's at her day job), Maria creates beautiful watercolor paintings. Continue


Don't-Miss List: David Bowie, Dick Cheney and More

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Next Avenue



See it! Hear it! Read it! Do it! The best of movies, TV, music, books and beyond Continue


Don't Miss: Harry Connick Jr., Ai Wei Wei and More

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Next Avenue



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The Tempest with Trevor Nunn

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Shakespeare Uncovered



Hell is empty and all the devils are here. Trevor Nunn, acclaimed director of 30 of Shakespeare’s 37 plays, takes you through the otherworldly and supernatural The Tempest. Continue


Richard II with Derek Jacobi

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Shakespeare Uncovered



You may my glories and my state depose, but not my griefs; still am I king of those. Derek Jacobi looks at Richard II and returns to a role he played 30 years ago: the story of a king who loses his crown. Continue


Categorize Artist Wayne White? Don’t Even Try

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Independent Lens



During his lifelong career as an artist, White has skillfully dived into whatever art form has caught his fancy (or helped pay the bills): art director, cartoonist, set designer, animator, fine arts painter, illustrator, voice-over actor, puppeteer, sculptor, and first-rate raconteur. Continue


Don't-Miss List: Rod Stewart, Cannes and More

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Next Avenue



See it! Hear it! Read it! Do it! The best of movies, TV, music, books and beyond. Continue


Painting with Eels

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Nature



Inspired by the Japanese art form Gyotaku, a type of Japanese fish printing popularized in the mid-1800s, artist and naturalist James Prosek created a series of pieces in the Gyotaku style. But instead of using the traditional large-scaled carp to make his nature prints, Prosek decided to use a rather unusual fish as his creative tool, the eel. Continue


10 Questions for Maria Klawe

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Secret Life of Scientists



Maria Klawe is a mathematician, computer scientist and the President of Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. When Maria is away from her day job (and sometimes even when she's at her day job), Maria creates beautiful watercolor paintings. Continue


Don't-Miss List: Eric Clapton, 'Ginger and Rosa,' and More

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Next Avenue



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30 Second Science: Maria Klawe

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Secret Life of Scientists



Maria Klawe is a mathematician, computer scientist and the President of Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. When Maria is away from her day job (and sometimes even when she's at her day job), Maria creates beautiful watercolor paintings. Continue


Don't Miss:: 'House of Cards,' Emmylou Harris and More

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Next Avenue



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Myrtle Beach (Hour 1) - Preview

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Antiques Roadshow



A visit to Brookgreen Gardens to discuss early 20th-century female sculptors and a Joseph Henry Sharp oil painting. 2/18/2013 Continue


Trailer: Shakespeare Uncovered

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Shakespeare Uncovered



Shakespeare Uncovered combines history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passions of its celebrated hosts – Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson, and David Tennant – to tell the stories behind the stories of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Continue


Henry IV & V with Jeremy Irons

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Shakespeare Uncovered



He will give the devil his due. Jeremy Irons researches Shakespeare’s history plays as well as the differences between the real history and the father-son drama that Shakespeare creates. Continue


Don't Miss: 'Quartet,' 'Beauty Is Embarrassing' and More

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Next Avenue



See it! Hear it! Read it! Do it! The best in new movies, TV, music, books and more. Continue


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