What to Watch on PBS for Mother's Day

Curl up with Call the Midwife and explore all aspects of Nature with PBS this Mother's Day
Published on May 09, 2023 by Madisson Haynes
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Mother's Day is approaching and we've got just what you need to celebrate. Give the gift of quality time and curl up with the moms in your life to watch PBS programs that will tug at your heart strings. Check out these PBS dramas, delicious recipes and daring travels on PBS.org or the PBS App.

PBS Dramas

Call the Midwife

It’s 1968, and the nuns and nurses from Nonnatus House return for more midwifery and family life. The midwives welcome a new nun, Sister Veronica, and tension in Poplar arises following the effects of Enoch Powell’s “Rivers of Blood” speech. Watch Call the Midwife Season 12 now and stay tuned for new episodes each Sunday!

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Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she leaves Austria to marry the Dauphin of France. At Versailles, under the complex rules of the French court, she suffers from not being able to live her life the way she wants, under pressure to continue the Bourbon line and secure the Franco-Austrian alliance. Catch up on the series here!

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Tom Jones

Two lovers follow their hearts in a new adaptation of Henry Fielding's novel starring Solly McLeod (House of the Dragon), Sophie Wilde (You Don't Know Me), and Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), and adapted by Gwyneth Hughes (Vanity Fair).

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Sanditon

Jane Austen’s final and incomplete novel, written only months before her death in 1817, Sanditon tells the story of the joyously impulsive, spirited and unconventional Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) and her romantic journey. Catch up to Season 3 now!

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La Otra Mirada

Set in 1920s Seville, where Teresa, a woman with a mysterious past, flees to a young girls' academy with a secret goal related to the academy itself. This series portrays the journey of brave women finding their own voice.

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Nature

From woodpeckers to treasures of the Caribbean, Season 41 of Nature has it all. Watch the series with your loved ones for a wholesome self-care day exploring Nature with PBS.

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The Great American Recipe

Join host Alejandra Ramos and judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot as ten talented home cooks showcase signature dishes, share heartfelt stories and compete to win the national search for “The Great American Recipe.” Season 2 premieres in June, so catch up now!

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Antiques Roadshow

Join the Antiques Roadshow team as they appraise unique items and hear interesting stories. Catch up to Season 27 now!

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La Frontera with Pati Jinich

Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of the U.S.-Mexico border alongside acclaimed chef and James Beard Award-winning host Pati Jinich as she experiences the region’s rich culture, people and cuisine. Check out Season 2 now!

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