5 Things From Nine PBS To Look Forward To In 2021

Published on January 4, 2021

Hemingway from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premieres April 5, 2021

2021 is finally here, and with it comes the feeling of a fresh start, and new possibilities. As we turn the calendar, it's exciting to see all of the great things scheduled to come to Nine this year. Here are 5 things we are the most excited about right now, coming in 2021.

#5 All Creatures Great And Small

The new year starts off right away with a bang, as January 10 at 8:00pm brings the premiere of All Creatures Great And Small.James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a glorious new adaptation in a seven-part series based on his beloved books. Exciting newcomer Nicholas Ralph will make his television debut as the iconic vet who became renowned for his inspiring humor, compassion and love of life.

Before you escape to the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales for the humor, heart, and humanity of All Creatures Great and Small, find out everything you need to know about the new series based on James Herriot’s beloved books, such as who is in the cast, and details on where it was filmed, here on he official show page.

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All Creatures Great and Small: Official Trailer

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#4 The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song

Coming in February, an intimate four-hour series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song will explore the 400-year-old story of the black church in America, the changing nature of worship spaces, and the men and women who shepherded them from the pulpit, the choir loft, and church pews.

We've got new episodes of Finding Your Roots starting in early January as well, so 2021 brings us a double dose of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and his incredible storytelling!

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

The Black Church | Extended Trailer

Explore the 400-year-old story of the black church in America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. #BlackChurchPBS, coming to PBS in February.

#3 The Potential Return of Events & Screenings at Nine

Whether it was coming down to the Nine Network studio for a screening of the latest Masterpiece drama premiere, hosting a town hall on an important topic in the region, or playing out the Public Media Commons with hundreds of children screaming for Daniel Tiger at a Storytime In The Commons, 2020 prevented us from doing on of our favorite things, hosting the community at Nine.

And while there are no firm plans yet as to when they will return, we are hopeful that sometime in 2021, we will once again welcome the local community to our station. Maybe it is for a Chew In The Lou LIVE event, or the return of in person Donnybrook tapings with a live audience. Who knows? Regardless, we are excited to be thinking about what is in store for potential events in 2021, even if they are remain virtual for the time being.

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Storytime in the Commons 2019

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#2 Hemingway

There's nothing as quintessential PBS as a Ken Burns documentary, and this April, we have one coming out way. Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explore the life and work of the legendary writer and his enduring influence on literature and culture. Three-part, six-hour series premieres on Nine PBS on April 5, 2021.

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Hemingway | Official Teaser | A Film by Ken Burns & Lynn

Uncover the man behind the myth of one of America’s greatest and most complicated writers. #HemingwayPBS from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premieres April 5, 2021 on PBS.

#1 A New Nine

This one is still under wraps, but you will find it very soon what we are so excited about.