WXXI Television

Through PBS and our own local
productions, WXXI provides viewers a stage
for the arts, a journey through nature, a glimpse
into history and a trusted window to the world. In addition, our
commercial-free kids programs prepare children for success in school and life.

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Coming up on WXXI Television

In Their Own Words: Chuck Berry
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 8:00pm
on WXXI-TV

Take a riveting ride on the Chuck Berry train exploring the life, the legend, the music, and the man who is regularly credited as the father of rock and roll.

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American Masters — Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 9:00pm
on WXXI-TV

A new documentary on living legend George “Buddy” Guy, a blues master who transcended his early years as a sharecropper in Lettsworth, Louisiana to become one of the most influential guitarists of all time.

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Classic Albums: Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
Friday, July 30, 2021 - 10:00pm
on WXXI-TV

Go behind the scenes of the recording of one of the most successful rock albums of all time.

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Jackie Robinson, Part 2
Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 4:00pm
on WXXI-TV

This two-part series on the life of Jackie Robinson concludes.

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Masterpiece "Downton Abbey"
Sunday, August 1, 2021 - 1:00pm
on WXXI-TV

Get lost in the drama of Downton Abbey! WXXI-TV brings back season one for you to enjoy!

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POV: Pier Kids
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00pm
on WXXI-TV

What does life look like for LGBTQ+ youth fifty years after Stonewall? 

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Jesse Owens: American Experience
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 9:00pm
on WXXI-TV

This film traces the story of Jesse Owens’ remarkable victories in the face of Nazi racism during the 1936 Olympics.

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WXXI-TV provides the best in local documentaries, trusted children's programs, and unparalleled entertaining and educational offerings from PBS.
WXXI World features documentary, public affairs and news programming from public television's award-winning signature series and acclaimed independent filmmakers.
WXXI Create airs cooking, travel, how-to, and lifestyle programming 24/7. It's your destination for the best in lifestyle programming.
WXXI Kids 24/7 is a TV channel and livestream dedicated to PBS KIDS programming when and where you want it.
A first-of-a-kind partnership with the City of Rochester, NY and WXXI, City 12 provides city residents with 14 hours a day of interesting, informative and entertaining new programming.