PBS NC's Grow Together Fundraiser

Join us for PBS NC's Grow Together fundraiser between June 3-11 for thoughtfully curated new specials and viewer favorites. Discover engaging, motivational and illuminating programs, from a deeper dive into Black American history, to nostalgic performances by favorite artists, and the latest tips for strengthening your body, brain and spirit.

Explore our full Grow Together programming on our TV Schedules page. 

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. This portrait of the “King and Queen of Rock and Roll” explores his far-reaching influence as well as his advocacy for the rights of Black artists in the music industry.

Premiering Friday, 6/2, 9 PM on PBS NC & the PBS App.

Midsomer Murders: 25 Years of Mayhem

Featuring interviews with key cast members, tours of the show's locations, and more this special pays tribute to on and off-screen talent behind Midsomer Murders. Narrated by Celia Imerie, the documentary highlights those who have played a pivotal role in series' success for 25 years and spotlights early career appearances from actors such as Orlando Bloom, Olivia Colman, and Henry Cavill.

Watch Midsomer Murders: 25 Years of Mayhem Saturday, 6/3, 8 PM on PBS NC. Streaming now only with PBS NC Passport. 

Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide

Join the acclaimed personal financial expert for essential advice on planning for and thriving inretirement. With empathy, straight talk and humor, Suze provides information about key steps for anyone trying to achieve their “ultimate retirement.”

Watch Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide Sunday, 6/4, 1:30 PM on PBS NC. Streaming now only with PBS NC Passport. 

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Born 200 years ago in Maryland, Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Civil War scout, nurse and spy, and one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history.

Watch Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom Wednesday, 6/6, 8 PM on PBS NC & streaming now on the PBS App.

Becoming Frederick Douglass

Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role Douglass played in securing the right to freedom for African Americans.

Watch Becoming Frederick Douglass Tuesday, 6/6, 9:30 PM on PBS NC & streaming now on the PBS App.

The Hummingbird Effect

Discover how tiny hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs and more. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.

Watch The Hummingbird Effect Wednesday, 6/7, 8 PM on PBS NC. Streaming now only with PBS NC Passport. 

Underground Railroad: The William Still Story

The story of a humble Philadelphia clerk who risked his life shepherding runaway slaves to freedom in the tumultuous years leading up to America’s Civil War. William Still was the director of a complex network of abolitionists, sympathizers and safe houses that stretched from Philadelphia to what is now Southern Ontario.

Watch Underground Railroad: The William Still Story Saturday, 6/10, 3 PM on PBS NC. Streaming now only with PBS NC Passport. 

The Magic of Spirituals

Glimpse behind the curtain at opera legends Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990, featuring performance clips and new interviews with opera star Angel Blue, Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb and more.

Watch The Magic of Spirituals Sunday, 6/11, 6 PM on PBS NC. Streaming now only with PBS NC Passport. 

Elvis Presley: ’68 Comeback Special

Watch one of the great moments in rock and roll history as Elvis performs some of the best music of his life. Taped in Burbank, California, this television special — his first —was a brilliant milestone for Elvis and saved his career. It was NBC’s biggest network ratings victory that year, proving that once and for all, Elvis was the “King of Rock and Roll.”

Watch Elvis Presley: ’68 Comeback Special Sunday, 6/11, 7:30 PM on PBS NC. Streaming now only with PBS NC Passport.