Stuff the British Stole

Jewel

Title: Jewel Plot: Marc Fennell delves into the captivating backstory of the Koh I Noor diamond, a centerpiece of the Crown Jewels. However, beneat...

Stoned

Title: Stoned Plot: As King Charles III prepares for his Coronation, will he claim a powerful and revered artifact of Scotland? Marc Fennell delves i...

Chipped Away

Title: Fragments of the Past Plot: Marc Fennell embarks on a quest to discover fragments of an enigmatic, ancient Palestinian mosaic. As he collects ...

Shadow Boxer

In a gripping mystery intertwining China, the UK, and Australia, British colonial troops seized a golden warrior statue after a dramatic uprising led ...

The Crow Flies

Title: The Crow Soars Plot: Crowfoot, the leader of the Blackfoot Nation, engaged in one of the most contentious treaties in Canadian history, result...

The Return

For more than a hundred years, the remains of Yagan, an Indigenous Noongar warrior from Western Australia, were lost in the UK. The quest to locate Ya...

Parthenon Sculptures

Stephen Fry teams up with Marc Fennell for an exhilarating journey, exploring the heights of the Acropolis, visiting a hidden robotics workshop nestle...

Australia's Egyptian Mystery

Marc Fennell journeys to the Pyramids of Giza, explores the Nile, and delves into the core of the British Empire to investigate the mystery behind how...

World's Biggest Diamond

Marc Fennell explores South Africa's inaugural diamond mine and the lavish surroundings of London to reveal the captivating story of how the biggest g...

Girl And Her Doll

Title: The Doll's Tale Plot: In 2022, a worn black doll arrives from Britain to the First Nations community of lutruwita/Tasmania, bringing with it a...

Irish Giant

Picture yourself on your deathbed, fully aware that doctors are eager to examine your remains. This was the reality for Ireland's tallest man, who fac...

Operation Legacy

Title: Mission Heritage Plot: In the vibrant heart of Nairobi, Marc Fennell embarks on a quest for classified documents that uncover a dark legacy of...

Great Rubber Heist

Take a moment to observe your surroundings. Rubber is ubiquitous today, but that hasn’t always been the case. Join Marc Fennell as he ventures into ...

Mystery Sphinx

For many years, guests at the British Museum have been intrigued by an exhibit featuring a sphinx that strikingly resembles those found in Egypt. Marc...

Tea Leaves China

Marc Fennell reveals the unsettling secrets hidden within the planet's favorite drink. While countless people enjoy it daily, tea's history is steeped...

The Cook and The Dead

Marc Fennell explores how a famous explorer wound up in Hawaii, and how a minor detour, a snapped mast, and a dispute over sacred timber escalated int...

The Rosetta Code

Marc traces the Rosetta Stone's journey across Egypt, France, and Britain, uncovering how it came to rest in London, who actually seized it, and where...

Flag Fall

Imagine the flag of England vanishing. From the Crusades to pirates to pesto pasta, Marc Fennell traces the strange and disputed story behind England'...

Fire Star Rock

The Cranbourne Meteorite, the biggest of its type, is currently hidden away in the gift shop of the British Natural History Museum. How did it end up ...

The Zong

A notorious legal battle was ignited by a murder on the open ocean—one that some believe played a part in bringing about the end of slavery in Brita...

Noël Coward’s Present Laughter

In Noël Coward’s Present Laughter, we delve into the chaotic life of a narcissistic actor grappling with a mid-life crisis. This beloved star of th...

In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams

In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams delves into the journeys of composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda along with the cast as they prepare for ...

Great Performances at the Met: Luisa Miller

Immerse yourself in the emotional depths of Verdi's poignant opera featuring Plácido Domingo as the devoted Miller. Sonya Yoncheva takes on the lead ...

Harold Prince: The Director’s Life

Dive into the extraordinary journey of the iconic Broadway director and producer, Harold Prince, who has garnered an impressive 21 Tony Awards. This ...

Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration

The melodies of iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell represent some of the most exquisite expressions of human emotion ever crafted. Her distinctive...

Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her Own

Explore the remarkable journey of Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson, a defining figure in opera during the late 1950s through the 1970s. This engaging d...

Kinky Boots

Celebrate the Tony Award-winning musical sensation featuring the vibrant music of pop legend Cyndi Lauper and a captivating book by Broadway icon Harv...

Movies for Grownups Awards 2020 with AARP The Magazine

Join us for a glamorous awards ceremony that recognizes the remarkable contributions of actors and filmmakers who craft films that connect with older...

LA Phil 100

Join us in honoring the 100th anniversary of this iconic orchestra, featuring Ravel's "La Valse" and Stravinsky's "Firebird," among other masterpiece...

Leonard Bernstein's Mass

Experience the captivating presentation of Leonard Bernstein's musical at the Ravinia Festival, featuring the remarkable talents of Tony Award-winnin...

Now Hear This “The Schubert Generation”

In this episode of "Now Hear This," titled "The Schubert Generation," host Scott Yoo honors the legacy of Franz Schubert. He collaborates with a group...

Now Hear This “Becoming Mozart”

In the second season of Now Hear This, acclaimed violinist and conductor Scott Yoo takes viewers on an enlightening journey, exploring the hidden nar...

GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends® 2020

Great Performances teams up with the Recording Academy® to present the fifth annual GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends®, an all-star concert celebratin...

Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

"Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles" is the pioneering documentary that delves into the remarkable journey of the iconic Broadway hit "Fiddler on the Roo...

Lea Salonga in Concert

Performing alongside the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House, Tony Award-winning Lea Salonga delivers a stunning concert of her most i...

The Magic of Callas

This documentary traces the extraordinary legacy of Maria Callas, centering on her triumphant 1964 return to London’s Royal Opera House in *Tosca*. ...

The Magic of Horowitz

Legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz returns to Russia in 1986 for a sold-out performance of his most cherished works. Former manager Peter Gelb provid...

Beethoven in Beijing

In 1973, the Philadelphia Orchestra made a historic journey to China, bridging two worlds through the language of music. This landmark tour wasn’t j...

Romeo & Juliet

A National Theatre production transforms Shakespeare’s classic into a vivid celebration of theatrical creativity. In this modern take, a troupe of p...

Uncle Vanya

Conor McPherson, a Tony Award nominee, revitalizes Anton Chekhov’s classic drama with his celebrated adaptation. Set at the dawn of the 20th century...

The Arts Interrupted

Arts organizations across the U.S. are redefining resilience amid the pandemic, adapting to survive while grappling with the nation's racial reckoning...

Andrea Bocelli: Believe

In this captivating performance, the world-renowned tenor brings his acclaimed 2020 album to life, recorded amidst the stunning landscapes of Malta. T...

Yannick – An Artist’s Journey

From Susan Froemke, a master of cinema verité, comes an intimate portrait of a meteoric rise. This documentary follows the musical director of the Me...

The Red Shoes

Sink into the shadowy, spellbinding world of Hans Christian Andersen as visionary director-choreographer Matthew Bourne reimagines the classic tale in...

San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night

Join the San Francisco Symphony as it kicks off its 110th season with a spectacular opening night, introducing GRAMMY-winning music director Esa-Pekka...

Coppelia

This modern reimagining of the beloved 1870 ballet combines live-action dance with computer-generated imagery, starring acclaimed ballet performers Mi...

Unforgettable With Love - Natalie Cole

Tune in for a special encore presentation of Natalie Cole's Emmy-winning concert, showcasing her GRAMMY-winning album in Great Performances: Unforgett...

Reopening: The Broadway Revival

Witness the inner workings of Broadway as productions come together once more, rehearsing and remounting their performances for eagerly anticipated re...

Movies for Grownups® Awards 2022 with AARP The Magazine

Returning for its fifth year, the Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP the Magazine—first aired on PBS in 2018—honors and champions films that spe...

The Conductor

Trace Marin Alsop’s path as she battles the classical music world’s repeated rejections to become the first woman to lead a major American symphon...

Now Hear This "Amy Beach - American Romantic"

Scott Yoo and his wife, flutist Alice Dade, bring Amy Beach's Romantic-era compositions to life at Festival Mosaic while exploring the influences that...

Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration"

Scott Yoo embarks on a journey tracing the footsteps of celebrated African American composer Florence Price, traveling from Little Rock all the way to...

Merry Wives

The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park presents a vibrant take on Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, set in South Harlem. This production follows...

Keeping Company with Sondheim

Go behind the scenes of the gender-swapped revival as it makes its return to Broadway amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The special includes fresh interview...

Black Lucy and The Bard

Delve into the romantic entanglements of Shakespeare as seen through the eyes of the enigmatic "Dark Lady." This Nashville Ballet production draws in...

Intimate Apparel

A seamstress named Esther starts exchanging letters with an enigmatic man working on the Panama Canal. Set to music by Ricky Ian Gordon with a librett...

Great Performances at the Met: Hamlet

In Neil Armfield’s bold staging of Brett Dean’s modern opera, Shakespeare’s tragedy is reimagined through a contemporary lens. Allan Clayton tak...

Josh Groban's Great Big Radio City Show

Get a first look at the Radio City concert, with highlights from performances of "The Impossible Dream" and "The Fullest." TV-G

Movies for Grownups® Awards 2023 with AARP The Magazine

Alan Cumming, the celebrated stage and screen star, takes the helm as host for this year’s ceremony, where two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy nom...

The Magic of Spirituals

Step behind the scenes of the legendary 1990 Carnegie Hall concert starring opera icons Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman. This special blends never-b...

Remember This

David Strathairn, an Academy Award nominee, brings to life the true story of Jan Karski—a reluctant World War II hero who became a witness to the Ho...

Now Hear This “Piazzolla’s History with Tango”

In Buenos Aires, host Scott Yoo and flutist Alice Dade trace the musical journey of Astor Piazzolla, uncovering how his compositions reshaped the tang...

Now Hear This “Schumann - Genius and Madness”

Host Scott Yoo travels across Scotland, Germany, and France to explore the link between Robert Schumann’s bipolar disorder and his creative brillian...

Now Hear This “Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound”

Composer Andy Akiho sits down with host Scott Yoo to reflect on how the energy and chaos of New York City influenced his creative process. He breaks d...

Now Hear This “Albéniz - Portraits of Spain”

Join host Scott Yoo and Scottish GRAMMY-winning guitarist David Russell as they explore the influences that Spain imparted to composer Isaac Albéniz....

Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best

Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster hosts a dazzling celebration of Broadway hits spanning 1973 to 2023, filmed live at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koc...

Richard III

In this captivating production of Shakespeare's "Richard III," Danai Gurira, known for her roles in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" and "The Walking ...

Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony

Great Performances showcases Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony, recorded live at Highland Park’s Ravinia Festival. This remarkable presentation...

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2023

In a cherished summer event, Great Performances showcases the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's concert held in the enchanting gardens of Schönbrunn P...

New York City Ballet in Madrid

In a stunning showcase at the Teatro Real in Madrid, the New York City Ballet takes center stage, delivering a breathtaking performance of two iconic...

Message In A Bottle

Dive into the captivating dance and theater production by five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince, featuring the music of 17-time Grammy winner St...

Great Performances at the Met: Champion

In "Great Performances at the Met: Champion," acclaimed composer Terence Blanchard presents an opera inspired by the true story of Emile Griffith, a b...

Making Shakespeare: The First Folio

Marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio, which preserved 18 of his plays from obscurity, this film explores the journey of the Firs...

Great Performances at the Met: Die Zauberflöte

Witness the debut of director Simon McBurney at the Met with his fresh interpretation of Mozart's beloved opera. Under the baton of Nathalie Stutzman...

From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2024

Ring in the New Year with enchanting waltzes by Strauss and other delightful pieces, all performed live from the prestigious Musikverein in Vienna. T...

The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry

Join the LA Phil in marking two decades of the Walt Disney Concert Hall with a special tribute to its visionary architect. Under the baton of Gustavo ...

George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum

Great Performances – George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum is a heartfelt tribute to one of country music’s most legendary figures. The special fea...

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Land of Gold

Delve into Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera rendition of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West," which unfolds during the Gold Rush era. Join cast m...

Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight

Join a dazzling tribute concert celebrating the legendary music of Patsy Cline, featuring performances by Wynonna and other remarkable artists.

Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

Join Michael Bublé, Cynthia Erivo, saxophonist Dave Koz, and Monica Mancini, along with host Jeff Goldblum, as they honor the 100th birthday of compo...

Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration

Celebrate the 30th anniversary concert of the legendary Italian tenor, set against the stunning backdrop of Tuscany. This special event showcases an a...

The Magic of Nureyev

Immerse yourself in Rudolf Nureyev's groundbreaking 1964 rendition of "Swan Lake," featuring the legendary ballerina Margot Fonteyn. The episode showc...

Now Hear This "Boccherini: Night Music"

Scott Yoo invites musicians for an evening exploration of Madrid, delving into Boccherini’s profound affection for the city. Together, they discover...

Next to Normal

Join us for this acclaimed Broadway musical, which has won both the Tony and Pulitzer Prizes, directed by Michael Longhurst and presented by London's...

The Magic of Grace Bumbry

Explore the remarkable journey of Grace Bumbry as she ascends to international opera stardom. Highlighting her groundbreaking performances, the film d...

Tiler Peck: Suspending Time

Join celebrated ballerina Tiler Peck as she battles through an injury to reclaim her spot on stage and premieres her own choreography with the New Yor...

Twelfth Night

In this comedic tale filled with misunderstandings, twins Sebastian and Viola navigate a series of romantic entanglements following their shipwreck su...

Nutcracker from English National Ballet

Enjoy a fresh take on the holiday classic, showcasing more than 100 talented dancers and musicians at the London Coliseum.

Great Performances at the Met: La Sonnambula

Nadine Sierra takes on the role of Amina in Bellini's poignant story of love rediscovered. Directed by Rolando Villazón, the renowned tenor now stepp...

Now Hear This – “Everyone Loves Joplin”

Scott Joplin reigned as the king of ragtime, a fresh musical genre emerging at the dawn of the 20th century. With the help of Rick Benjamin’s Parago...

Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul”

In Istanbul, where East meets West, Scott Yoo and his wife, flutist Alice Dade, dive into a city alive with a fusion of cultures, languages, and ideas...

Now Hear This – “The Iceland Sound”

Despite having a smaller population than Wichita, Kansas, Iceland punches far above its weight in world-class musicians. To uncover the secret behind ...

Suffs

In this musical from Broadway, created by Tony winner Shaina Taub, the fight for women's voting rights takes center stage. It explores the personal bo...

Irving Berlin’s Top Hat

Inspired by the classic 1935 film musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this celebrated Chichester Festival Theatre revival—captured live...

Irving Berlin’s Top Hat

This acclaimed revival of the classic 1935 musical film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers was recorded live from the West End in January 2026. D...

Great Performances at the Met: Arabella

The romance of Strauss transports audiences to glittering 19th-century Vienna in Otto Schenk's legendary Met production. Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørens...

An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger

Filmed in October 2025, Nicole Scherzinger takes the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the first time—marking her first major UK solo perfor...