WQEC-DT TV Guide & Broadcast Schedule
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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An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from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.
Star Gazers
DW: The Day
Stay informed with the breaking news, stories and headlines from Europe, the U.S. and across the globe.
Ask This Old House
Basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room; compost versus disposal; how to run underground power from a house to a shed.
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.
Happy Yoga With Sarah Starr
A total body stretch includes gentle stretches for the chest, shoulders, hips and legs.
Wai Lana Yoga
How mudras benefit the body and mind, including the glands and pressure points that preserve energy.
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.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor, Ari and Olive enter the tomato drop contest at the Animal Town Tomato Festival; Elinor and Ari notice their friends are good at soccer, but they are not.
Alma's Way
Alma finds a way for everyone to get books while the library is under renovation; Alma finds a doll in the park.
Molly of Denali
The sun stays up all night in Qyah; Trini can't run on her hurt ankle, but she can still cheer; she's planned a big surprise at the finish line; Molly and Tooey practice traditional Gwich'in river navigation so they can save Grandpa Nat.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Leonardo da Vinci helps Xavier realize it's ok to try many different after-school activities; Amelia Earhart shows Brad that if there is something he wants to do, he should do it.
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.
This Old House
A Walpole ranch is reimagined with an ADU for aging parents, a primary suite bump-out, smarter baths and better flow from garage to new mudroom and kitchen.
Ask This Old House
Basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room; compost versus disposal; how to run underground power from a house to a shed.
NOVA
Tracing the story of where we came from and when we became humans that not only look like us but think and behave as we do.
Craft in America
Chloe Darke begins her career as a silversmith at Old Newbury Crafters; Iraqi war veterans become artists; a master metal sculptor builds monumental artworks for New York's Park Avenue.
BBC News: The Context USA
Coverage from Washington, D.C. and London, with a regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discussing the biggest stories of the day.
BBC News America
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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.
DW: The Day
Stay informed with the breaking news, stories and headlines from Europe, the U.S. and across the globe.
Rick Steves' Europe
A look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome; ancient ritual of the Turkish bath; the Blue Mosque; the grand Hagia Sophia; Spice Market; exploring Topkapi Palace.
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.
Happy Yoga With Sarah Starr
A core-focused yoga practice includes movements to tone and strengthen the core while stretching the hips, hamstrings, spine and more.
Wai Lana Yoga
How to do a headstand safely, with a wall and without, and two other balancing poses.
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.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor is the new Clean Captain at school and takes things too far; Ari has a loose tooth.
Alma's Way
Alma and her friends judge a Best Bronx food truck contest; Alma and Junior are excited to play restaurant in their backyard, until Howard opens a competing restaurant.
Molly of Denali
Molly and Tooey join Nina and Olin on a cave exploration to find out how old Qyah really is.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Theodore Roosevelt helps Brad overcome his dislike of creepy crawly things, showing him that nature needs space to live and grow; Eleanor Roosevelt teaches Xavier that any job can be amazing as long as you help others.
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.
Baking With Julia
Lauren Groveman makes bagels, matzos, pumpernickel bread.
Dook Chase: A Chef's Journey
A culinary tour showcasing the rich food traditions of New Orleans.
Nature
Three orphaned lion cubs fend for themselves on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia.
Rick Steves Cruising the Mediterranean
Sailing from Barcelona, Spain, to Athens, Greece, with stops along the French Riviera, Rome, Naples, Italy, and more; the pros and cons of cruising.
BBC News: The Context USA
Coverage from Washington, D.C. and London, with a regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discussing the biggest stories of the day.
BBC News America
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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.
WQEC-DT (Virtual Channel 27) is a non-commercial educational public television station licensed to Quincy, Illinois. Operating as a PBS member station under the WSIU Public Broadcasting network managed by Southern Illinois University, WQEC-DT serves viewers across western Illinois and adjacent portions of Missouri and Iowa. This TV guide provides access to broadcast listings, schedule structures, and programming options available across WQEC-DT and its digital subchannels.
About WQEC-DT
WQEC-DT first signed on the air in March 1985. The station is licensed to the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University and functions as part of a regional public broadcasting system alongside sister stations WSEC (Jacksonville) and WMEC (Macomb). Broadcasting on digital RF channel 34 (virtual channel 27), WQEC-DT delivers educational, informational, and cultural content to the Quincy, Illinois television market.
WQEC-DT operates multiple digital subchannels over the air, each presenting dedicated programming networks:
- Channel 27-1 (WQEC-HD): Primary high-definition PBS programming feed featuring national public television series, documentaries, and regional productions.
- Channel 27-2 (WORLD): World Channel, offering non-fiction programming, public affairs coverage, and science programming.
- Channel 27-3 (Create): Create TV, presenting instructional content focused on cooking, travel, arts, crafts, and home improvement.
- Channel 27-4 (PBS Kids): PBS Kids 24/7 channel providing educational children's programming.
WQEC-DT TV Guide
The WQEC-DT TV guide allows viewers to check program listings across all four subchannels. Using the schedule, viewers can review broadcast times for daytime educational shows, primetime documentaries, and late-night public affairs series. Because public television schedules are organized by distinct dayparts, checking the TV guide helps viewers plan their watching around specific show times and premiere broadcasts.
TV Guide Listings for Tonight
Looking for tv guide listings for tonight on WQEC-DT? Primetime programming on Channel 27-1 typically features flagship PBS programs, including news broadcasts, investigative journalism, arts showcases, and drama series. Viewers seeking alternative options tonight can switch between subchannels to find documentaries on World Channel (27-2) or lifestyle instruction on Create (27-3). Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider. Check the latest listings for the most current schedule.
Programming Focus
WQEC-DT offers a broad variety of non-commercial television content tailored to audiences of all ages. Key programming categories include:
- News & Public Affairs: In-depth reporting, national news summaries, and regional civic discussions.
- Documentary & History: Science, history, and culture series produced by public television creators.
- Children's Educational Content: Morning and afternoon daytime programming on 27-1 and round-the-clock broadcasts on 27-4 PBS Kids.
- Lifestyle & How-To: Cooking, gardening, woodworking, and travel programs featured prominently on Create (27-3).
- Arts & Performance: Live performances, music specials, and theater broadcasts during evening blocks.
How to Use the Schedule
Planning your viewing using the WQEC-DT schedule is straightforward:
- Select the date you wish to view on the TV guide.
- Choose the specific subchannel (27-1, 27-2, 27-3, or 27-4) to narrow down listings.
- Review program start and end times in Central Time (CT).
- Check episode titles and descriptions for special broadcasts or season premieres.
- Revisit upcoming listings to discover future air dates for multi-part series.
Viewing Information
WQEC-DT is available free over the air via a digital antenna tuned to channel 27 across Quincy and surrounding areas in western Illinois, northeast Missouri, and southeast Iowa. The station is also carried on regional cable systems and satellite networks serving the Quincy-Hannibal market. Channel positioning on cable and satellite services varies by provider, so consult your local provider's channel guide to locate WQEC-DT in your channel lineup.
Regional and Time-Zone Context
WQEC-DT broadcasts from Quincy, Illinois, operating in the Central Time Zone (CT). Viewers tuning in from neighboring eastern Iowa or northeast Missouri should note that while time zones align across the service area, local cable carrier channel assignments may differ depending on the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WQEC-DT?
WQEC-DT is a PBS member station licensed to Quincy, Illinois, operated by Southern Illinois University as part of the WSIU Public Broadcasting network.
What channel is WQEC-DT?
Over the air, WQEC-DT broadcasts on virtual channel 27. Its subchannels include 27-1 (PBS/WSIU), 27-2 (World Channel), 27-3 (Create), and 27-4 (PBS Kids). Cable and satellite channel positions vary by local provider.
What is on WQEC-DT tonight?
Tonight's schedule on WQEC-DT 27-1 typically includes news, documentaries, and public television dramas. Exact times and listings vary, so check the latest schedule for tonight's broadcast details.
Where can I find the WQEC-DT TV schedule?
You can find the WQEC-DT TV guide online through local television schedule listings, over-the-air electronic program guides (EPG), or through the official WSIU website.
Does WQEC-DT air children's programming?
Yes, WQEC-DT broadcasts PBS Kids programming during daytime hours on channel 27-1 and provides a 24/7 PBS Kids service on subchannel 27-4.