Boston, Massachusetts – PBS International will bring three exciting new PBS series to MIPCOM for the first time: Pioneers of Television, Raw to Ready, and Secrets of Britain.

“Increasing our catalogue with ‘event’ programming from PBS has been a goal we’ve been working toward since our re-launch as PBS International,” says Tom Koch, Vice President, PBS International. “Broadcasters around the world have sought after the content PBS commissions and PBS International is pleased to be able to make these programmes available to the worldwide marketplace.”

The Emmy Award-nominated series Pioneers of Television (6 x 60’) reveals the intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating facts about successful programming genres and beloved television shows such as The Thorn Birds, Dallas, Batman, and Bonanza. 

New interviews with legendary stars and never-before-seen images mix with memorable programme clips to offer a fresh take on TV’s breakthrough celebrities and legendary programmes. Episodes in this series highlight a number of important genres, including Science Fiction, Primetime Soaps, Westerns, Superheroes, Miniseries, and Crime Drama. 

The new science series Raw to Ready (4 x 60’) ventures behind factory doors to explore  the innovation and sheer genius that transform the most basic or raw materials and elements into powerhouse machines, such as the earth-moving Komatsu 930E and  Bentley Motor Company’s signature Mulsanne.

In Secrets of Britain, PBS unmasks the real-life drama and intrigue hidden within the walls of notable British landmarks, including the Tower of London, Selfridges, and Scotland Yard, in six new one-hour specials from Pioneer Productions, producers of the popular Secrets of the Manor House series.