Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey has returned to KBTC! Follow the Granthams and their family of servants through sweeping change, scandals, love, ambition, heartbreak, and hope.
Sunday at 9am
Showcase
One more season of glorious adventures with our crime-fighting duo, Alphy and Geordie, and friends as they explore family and forgiveness, identity and faith, and finding your purpose in life.
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Broadchurch, Season 1
When a young boy is murdered, the small town of Broadchurch in Dorset suddenly becomes the focus of a major event in the full glare of the media spotlight. DI Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) lead the investigation, as one by one the community of Broadchurch are drawn into the police inquiry.
Monday at 10pm
Long time Pacific Northwest funny man Pat Cashman talks about his years on Almost Live! and many of the other projects that have won him more than two dozen Emmys.
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Independent Lens: Light of the Setting Sun
Turning the camera inward, filmmaker Vicky Du traces her family’s mental illness back to the Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949. Spanning Taipei, Taiwan, and New Jersey, the film explores identity, gender roles, and whether or not healing can break the cycle for future generations.
Tuesday at 11pm
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family
The story of the rise and fall of the Boleyn family during the reign of Henry VIII. Told through the narration of historical academics.
Saturday at 6pm
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June 10: Free webinar for educators, camp counselors, and program leaders running summer camps!
This fun, high-energy webinar shows you how to build flexible, engaging learning experiences using free PBS videos, games, and hands-on activities! Learn how to seamlessly blend learning with camp-style play and exploration. Earn 1 Washington State STEM clock hour by attending this free, one-hour session!
Fridays at 7:30pm
Here's what's coming up on Northwest Now:
6/5 Willie Stewart
6/12 Pat Cashman
6/19 The Casket Maker
6/26 Racing Into the Past
Watch current and past episodes, listen to audio previews, and more.
Northwest Now - KBTC's Weekly Public Affairs Show
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The Clean Cut Boys Club Haircut Marathon
A unique barber shop in Tacoma will be hosting a unique fundraiser and how you can help.
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America at 250 Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade
On the Washington Coast, Ocean Shores celebrate 250 years of America.
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School Cell Phone Ban Announcement
Governor Bob Ferguson announces his plans to ban cell phones in all state public schools.
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