WBRA-DT TV Guide & Local Listings
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Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
Antiques Roadshow
An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings.
POV
Two Nairobi women overcome challenges including local politics to transform what used to be a whites-only library into a cultural hub.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
POV
Two Nairobi women overcome challenges including local politics to transform what used to be a whites-only library into a cultural hub.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece
Mysterious financial losses lead the Post Office to fire and prosecute village Subpostmasters who are unable to prove their innocence.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece
Alan Bates and the Sub Post Master begin to fight for truth and justice with new allies in Parliament.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott is pitted against presenter and journalist Anne Diamond; Anne finds out how England became a nation of tea lovers and Ainsley learns about the world's first celebrity chef.
Arthur
Fern gets a cell phone; Brain does not want everyone to know that he was held back in kindergarten.
Odd Squad
Agents from the Big O's office threaten to shut down Odd Squad; Oona meets Dr. O's replacement.
Wild Kratts
Martin takes the Wild Kratts team on a mission to discover more about a hawk he's seen in the Sonoran Desert.
Weather Hunters
Unexpected humidity threatens to jeopardize Corky's video for the science day celebration at school.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla, Luke and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach; Lyla and Everett write a Super Stu comic.
Carl the Collector
Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship, but the noise on stage becomes too much for her and she leaves; Carl forgets his bottle cap collection at his dad's house.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Nana Platypus helps take care of Daniel when Dad Tiger is unable to pick him up from school; Daniel's class takes a field trip.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to identify their new butterfly friend; Phoebe gets courage to perform at the talent show.
Sesame Street
Tango loses focus when Elmo tries to teach him a new trick.
Work It Out Wombats!
Super hunts for a lost sticker while the Wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old "Sticker Monster" story; the Wombats teach Zeke how to count to 10.
Donkey Hodie
Bob Dog is nervous about his Good Dog School graduation; Donkey helps Panda find his lost Super Porcupine puppet.
Rosie's Rules
Iggy wants to see the garbage truck, but Rosie doesn't know how to get it to come to their house; Rosie attempts to bring nature inside.
Les Stroud's Wild Harvest
Maple trees and a sugar shack lead to maple syrup.
Bugs That Rule the World
The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.
Follow the Blooms
Crafting an enchanting underwater backdrop with a "flower sister" for a mermaid.
Baking With Julia
Pastry chef Norman Love prepares savory puffs, salmon mousse éclairs and mascarpone vegetable medley.
This Old House
Front porch; firewood from a Norway maple; siding is almost complete; Norm and Liz work on the deck; ornamental brackets are installed; quartz counters installed; in Newton, Roger creates a new walkway; Liz puts in new windows; eight drywells.
The Great American Recipe
Eight contestants compete to win The Great American Recipe, preparing dishes that reflect their culinary style as home cooks.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Tracing the family trees of talk show host Sara Haines and playwright Tracy Letts.
BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
BBC World News America
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Hometowns
Exploring Buchanan and Dickenson Counties in Virginia, from the mountain vistas to its coal mining history.
Write Around The Corner
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.
American Masters
The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories With David Rubenstein
The American bald eagle symbolizes patriotism, environmental activism and Native American traditions.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.
American Masters
The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories With David Rubenstein
The American bald eagle symbolizes patriotism, environmental activism and Native American traditions.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
Antiques Roadshow
An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings.
Arthur
Baby Kate and her dog, Pal, venture to the Children's Zoo in search of the Dolly Llama; Brian and Sue Ellen decline to join the Lakewood Pride Committee.
Odd Squad
A young agent in training gets lost at headquarters; Olive and Otto try to stop a villain with a vendetta against cubes.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin are miniaturized for an underground mission with earthworms.
Weather Hunters
The Hunters investigate a mysterious rain that happens with no clouds in the Indonesian rainforest.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and Everett struggle to play Hot Cross Buns at the same tempo, and they learn how to read music; Lyla is upset when Luke's snack becomes popular.
Carl the Collector
Forrest can't wait to try everything at the Fuzzytown Friends Picnic, but gets into trouble when he is unable to wait his turn; Carl hosts a Super Blue Moon Sleepover.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel greets his friends at school; Miss Elaina and Katerina play space restaurant.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay create a game show for Grandma; Phoebe and Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
Sesame Street
While Abby and Elmo work together to find a lost Bubble Bug, Grover and Cookie Monster stay behind to take care of the fairy garden's magical beasties.
Work It Out Wombats!
The Treeborhood is alive with sound patterns; Zadie loses one of Louisa's toys.
Donkey Hodie
Panda helps Donkey prepare for her first eye exam; Donkey cheers herself on in the Music Marathon.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie is so excited to celebrate Christmas with abuela in Mexico City that she forgets to bring her present.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Using the sewing machine's embroidery functions and hoop on the rainbow geese quilt.
Quilting Arts
Vivika Hansen DeNegre uses vintage studio photographs in her art, creating mandala artwork.
Best of Sewing With Nancy
Finishing quilt tops with layering and pinning; quilt layers by stitching in the ditch, decorative tie stitches or stippling.
Quilting Arts
Three-dimensional topographical landscapes using a digital cutter; augmented reality glasses.
Baking With Julia
Martha Stewart whips up a three-tiered wedding cake with rum buttercream icing.
The Best of the Joy of Painting
The sun sets over a deserted beach.
The Great American Recipe
The home cooks create recipes that reveal their favorite secret ingredients and go-to grains in a dish that represents their heritage and culinary perspectives.
Nature
Three orphaned lion cubs fend for themselves on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia.
BBC News The Context
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
BBC World News America
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Buzz
Nonprofits and the good they do for their communities.
Sacred Ground With Tim Daly
How climate change activists are created and how action becomes the taproot of hope.
Nature
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife.
WBRA-DT is the main digital channel for Blue Ridge PBS, a public television station based in Roanoke, Virginia. Serving southwest Virginia and surrounding areas, the channel offers educational, cultural, and informational broadcasting. This TV guide page helps viewers check daily schedules, explore featured programs, and stay informed about upcoming broadcasts on WBRA-DT.
About WBRA-DT and Blue Ridge PBS
WBRA-DT operates as a member station of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Licensed to Roanoke, Virginia, the station delivers public television programming across southwest Virginia and parts of neighboring states. Its broadcast area includes Roanoke, Lynchburg, and the surrounding Appalachian region.
As a non-commercial public educational station, WBRA-DT focuses on community-oriented content, national PBS flagship shows, children's educational series, local documentary features, and public affairs programming designed to serve regional interests.
WBRA-DT TV Guide and Daily Programming
Using a reliable TV guide allows viewers to browse scheduled programs across morning, afternoon, and evening broadcast blocks. WBRA-DT follows a structured daily lineup that balances syndicated PBS favorites with local public television offerings.
Morning and Afternoon Schedule
Daytime schedules on WBRA-DT traditionally feature educational programs for young children, along with how-to series, instructional shows, and lifestyle programming. These slots provide consistent daily blocks for families, educators, and staying-at-home viewers.
Evening and Primetime Listings
Evening broadcasts focus on news analysis, science exploration, historical documentaries, and drama series. Primetime programming usually features national PBS series alongside locally produced specials that highlight regional culture, history, and community discussions in southwest Virginia.
TV Guide Listings for Tonight on WBRA-DT
Checking TV guide listings for tonight gives viewers an overview of the evening lineup, including primetime documentaries, arts performances, and public affairs shows. Evening schedule blocks typically run from early evening through late night, providing a consistent programming sequence for local audiences.
- Early Evening: Local news, public affairs programs, and informational series.
- Primetime (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM): Documentaries, flagship PBS series, cultural broadcasts, and drama presentations.
- Late Night: Encore presentations of primetime shows, British drama series, and music performances.
Because broadcast times can vary by provider and special broadcast events, checking the latest local schedule ensures you catch current airtimes for tonight's shows.
Core Programming Categories
WBRA-DT presents a balanced selection of non-commercial television content tailored to a wide audience. Major programming genres on the station include:
- Children's & Educational: Animated and live-action series designed to foster early learning and literacy.
- Documentary & History: In-depth explorations of science, world history, nature, and local Appalachian heritage.
- Public Affairs & Local Interest: Programs highlighting regional leaders, community issues, and Virginia history.
- Arts & Culture: Musical performances, theater showcases, and fine art series from national and local creators.
- News & Analysis: Daily in-depth coverage of national, international, and state news.
How to Use the WBRA-DT Broadcast Schedule
To plan your viewing and make the most of the daily schedule, follow these simple steps:
- Confirm your time zone (WBRA-DT operates on Eastern Time).
- Select your preferred date to view morning, afternoon, or evening program grids.
- Review the specific broadcast time and program title listed for WBRA-DT.
- Check whether a broadcast is a premiere, live presentation, or repeat episode.
- Verify channel position with your cable, satellite, or over-the-air provider.
Viewing Options and Regional Coverage
WBRA-DT is accessible through several transmission methods across southwest Virginia:
| Viewing Method | Coverage Details |
|---|---|
| Over-the-Air Digital Antenna | Available on digital channel 15 (WBRA-DT) in the Roanoke-Lynchburg broadcast market. |
| Cable Television | Carried by regional cable providers across southwest Virginia. Channel positions vary by location. |
| Satellite TV | Included in local channel packages offered by major satellite providers in the market. |
| Digital Streaming | Select local and national shows stream via Blue Ridge PBS digital platforms and the PBS app. |
Regional Schedule and Time Zone Variations
WBRA-DT broadcasts in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). Viewers watching from neighboring regions or through digital streaming platforms should account for time zone differences when consulting airtimes. Cable and satellite channel numbers may also vary depending on your local provider and geographic service area.
Maintaining Schedule Freshness
Television schedules are subject to adjustment due to live pledge events, special breaking news, or extended program coverage. While general channel information remains constant, viewers should re-check active listings for real-time schedule updates, program changes, or special broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WBRA-DT?
WBRA-DT is the main digital public television channel for Blue Ridge PBS, serving Roanoke, Lynchburg, and southwest Virginia with educational, cultural, and local interest programs.
What programs can I find on the WBRA-DT TV guide listings for tonight?
Tonight's schedule typically features flagship PBS documentaries, public affairs programs, cultural showcases, drama series, and local community specials.
What channel is WBRA-DT on local cable or satellite?
Channel assignments vary depending on your provider and municipality. Check your local cable or satellite channel lineup for the exact designation for WBRA or Blue Ridge PBS.
Does WBRA-DT broadcast in High Definition?
Yes, WBRA-DT broadcasts its main channel in high definition over-the-air and through participating pay-TV providers.
Why do program times sometimes change?
Broadcast times can shift due to live event coverage, public television fundraising events, or special programming extensions. Checking daily listings helps confirm precise airtimes.