American Experience profiles one of the most remarkable thoroughbred racehorses in history, Seabiscuit. It was the long shot that captured America's heart during the Depression.

Masterpiece Contemporary tells the story of a major road accident and the 10 seemingly unconnected people involved. The conclusion hinges upon possible police misconduct.

This week's MPBN Saturday Night Movie is a 1936 romantic comedy set during the depths of the Depression. A dizzy socialite meets Godfrey, a derelict, and ends by hiring him as family butler and falling in love with him.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks peers over Maine's economic horizon with esteemed economist Charles Colgan of USM. Is Maine pulling out of the recession? What will the unemployment landscape look like in the not too distant future?

Making Sense New England is a new monthly series combining expert advice with stories of how people across northern New England have found resourceful ways to weather the economic downturn.

Austin City Limits features a powerful performance by country music legends Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel as they join forces onstage in celebration of their collaborative LP, “Willie and the Wheel.”

Antiques Roadshow Special Edition puts family folklore to the test. Did that refinished chair once seat royalty? Did a tall tale get passed down with a tall chest? Proof is in the provenance.

Secrets of the Dead offers new insight to the horrific terrorist attack in Mumbai, India almost one year to the day. Some of the victims speak out about the events of that fateful day.
 

MPBN Community Films presents the long rich history of the lighthouses in the Ocean State. This is a comprehensive look at the 200 year history of the beacons gracing Rhode Island’s shoreline.

MPBN Community Films presents the sights and sounds of the handpicked potato harvest at a few of the farms where the tradition still takes place in "The County." This show helps to explain what inspires these folk to keep planting each year.