WCVE-DT TV Guide & Local TV Listings
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Big Cats 24/7
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta; lioness Matho protects her cubs while the leopard Xudum reveals her newborns as danger looms nearby.
NOVA
An exclusive journey into a cave that houses well-preserved Stone Age art of lions and mammoths, and how scientists are unlocking the secrets of these masterpieces of early human creativity.
Ages of Ice
Scientists explore glaciers, oceans and frozen frontiers to discover hidden worlds and clues to life beyond Earth.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Big Cats 24/7
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta; lioness Matho protects her cubs while the leopard Xudum reveals her newborns as danger looms nearby.
NOVA
An exclusive journey into a cave that houses well-preserved Stone Age art of lions and mammoths, and how scientists are unlocking the secrets of these masterpieces of early human creativity.
Ages of Ice
Scientists explore glaciers, oceans and frozen frontiers to discover hidden worlds and clues to life beyond Earth.
Changing Planet
A visit to the Maldives focuses on coral reefs and the urgent efforts to help them survive climate change.
Weekend in Havana
Geoffrey Baer meets dancers, musicians, architects and writers in Havana and experiences the color, culture and history of the city.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The struggle for freedom by the ancestors of Maya Rudolph, Shonda Rhimes and Keenen Ivory Wayans.
Arthur
Buster heads off to summer camp; Arthur is jealous of Buster's magic tricks.
Odd Squad
Agents compete in Olympic-style games, with the winner being named Ms. O for the day.
Wild Kratts
Martin and Chris try to rescue a foal who is separated from his mother by a rogue wave.
Weather Hunters
The Hunters investigate a mysterious rain that happens with no clouds in the Indonesian rainforest.
Lyla in the Loop
Luke, Lyla and Everett test vacuums; Lyla makes cookies using substituted ingredients.
Carl the Collector
Carl and Sheldon are on a thank-you mission; Carl shows his friends the right way to play with pet rocks.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
King Friday makes Daniel king for the day, and he learns that the most important part of the job is to be kind to his neighbors.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay learn how to sort items; Phoebe and Jay learn how to make food labels, so everyone can participate in the potluck.
Sesame Street
Grover tries to cheer up Elmo, who is feeling sad after his dad leaves for a work trip.
Work It Out Wombats!
The Wombats use a 3D printer to save Cake Day when Mr. E's cake table collapses; the Wombats create a pretend vacation to cheer up Buckley.
Donkey Hodie
Duck enjoys "me time" at the beach; the pals like different things at Donkey's sleepover.
Rosie's Rules
When Rosie and Javi find out Tia's bringing home a dragon, they anxiously prepare for its arrival; Rosie finds a lucky charm in her backyard, but soon her luck starts to change.
Elinor Wonders Why
After a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works, which helps them resolve their issue; the kids learn about meadows.
Alma's Way
Alma tells all her friends that Howard is moving; Alma wonders if she should buy new materials for her recycled art project.
Molly of Denali
Molly finds a newt in her boot while exploring Wizard Island; Molly tries to return a rock to its rightful place.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Alvin Ailey shows Yadina that music and dance can help bring people together; Xavier learns that his imagination can keep him company when he feels lonely.
Wild Kratts
Martin and Chris try to rescue a foal who is separated from his mother by a rogue wave.
Odd Squad
Agents compete in Olympic-style games, with the winner being named Ms. O for the day.
Curious Crew
Investigating how the brain processes the sense of touch; making two-point discrimination testers.
Virginia Home Grown Clippings
Enjoy the best of Virginia Homegrown with Virginia Homegrown Clippings. Meet horticulture experts, visit unique growing sites, and learn tips you can use at home with studio demonstrations and tips.
Sara's Weeknight Meals
A tapas tour of Barcelona, Spain; salt and garlic; chicken in vinegar sauce; a cheesy dip.
Signature Dish
Host Seth Tillman dives into Japanese cuisine with the udon carbonara at Perry's in Adams Morgan, D.C., the omakase menu at Dear Sushi in Downtown East, D.C., and finishes off with the Tokyo tonkotsu ramen at ZAO Stamina Ramen in Bethesda, MD.
Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen
Lucy Worsley explores Agatha Christie's haunted, unconventional early life and reveals some hidden secrets.
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 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.
Life in the Heart Land: An America 250 Special
Exploring where we come from; featured subjects share their beliefs about the history of their communities and their roots.
The Brokenwood Mysteries
The team investigates family, friends, and rival neighbors following a chilling discovery.
Rick Steves' Europe
Kraków, Poland; Wawel Castle; Polish cuisine, including pierogi; Nowa Huta offers a nostalgic spin through the Cold War days; Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
This Old House
An 1893 Dutch Colonial Revival home that will undergo an extensive renovation to accommodate its new owners' growing family.
Ask This Old House
Mark learns about adobe; Tom shares a miter trick; Jenn revisits a project.
Velvet
Alberto fails to give Ana a special birthday present; Ana and Raúl combine their talents; Mateo screens secretarial candidates; Pedro and Rita's special guest arrives.
This Old House
An 1893 Dutch Colonial Revival home that will undergo an extensive renovation to accommodate its new owners' growing family.
Ages of Ice
Scientists explore glaciers, oceans and frozen frontiers to discover hidden worlds and clues to life beyond Earth.
Big Cats 24/7
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta; lioness Matho protects her cubs while the leopard Xudum reveals her newborns as danger looms nearby.
NOVA
An exclusive journey into a cave that houses well-preserved Stone Age art of lions and mammoths, and how scientists are unlocking the secrets of these masterpieces of early human creativity.
Arthur
Muffy helps Francine deal with the death of her Bubbe; Arthur and Buster try to make the family vacation more exciting.
Odd Squad
Olympia and Otis must go through vigorous training to travel to Potatoland; Ms O takes Otis to get a new jacket when his jacket starts to fall apart.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin discover the abilities of the blue heron.
Weather Hunters
It's an exciting day for Lily and her family when they move into their new house.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and Everett play basketball against their moms; Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.
Carl the Collector
Carl can't wait for the ice cream festival; Carl is upset that he has to wear a cast on his broken wrist.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
On the way to the post office, Dad tells Daniel he can't play at the park, and that makes Daniel mad; when Miss Elaina spills red paint on Daniel's project, he gets mad at his friend.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay accidentally get paint on the mail and have to decode addresses; Phoebe and Jay find their parents' box of memories.
Sesame Street
Rudy feels angry when Abby asks him to share his toys, so his friends make a movie to show that sharing can be fun.
Work It Out Wombats!
Wombats unstick a stuck train; the group goes to Bellyflop Lake.
Donkey Hodie
Duck Duck builds a book swap box but has trouble giving away her books; the pals throw a party for their Tater Buddy dolls.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie and Papa switch roles for the day, but it's trickier than they thought; Rosie tries to make a family tree for Valentine's Day.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor is intrigued when she and her friends find a plant that has grown in a zigzag; Elinor loves her butterfly suit, but how is she supposed to drink when her arms are now wings?
Alma's Way
Alma wants to hang out with Eddie's friends, but doesn't like it when she starts to feel like a little kid; Junior becomes everyone's pretend little brother.
Molly of Denali
Molly makes a new friend, who teaches her a new dance; Molly makes a video to show off Qyah-style snowboarding.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Xavier learns that asking questions can lead to exciting discoveries; Xavier learns that it's normal to feel different emotions when it comes his turn to jump off the diving board.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin discover the abilities of the blue heron.
Odd Squad
Olympia and Otis must go through vigorous training to travel to Potatoland; Ms O takes Otis to get a new jacket when his jacket starts to fall apart.
Curious Crew
Exploring how thermal energy is transferred and conserved in different environments; making thermal oobleck.
Virginia Home Grown Clippings
Enjoy the best of Virginia Homegrown with Virginia Homegrown Clippings. Meet horticulture experts, visit unique growing sites, and learn tips you can use at home with studio demonstrations and tips.
View Finders
An adventure on the Georgia coast begins on Ossabaw Island.
The Home-Scale Forest Garden
Pruning raspberries and black currant bushes; how to root black currant cuttings using willow water; tips for protecting plants from deer, rodents and fluctuating temperatures; protecting plants from pests and heat stress; keystone natives.
Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South
Raised bed soil test; fungicides and glyphosate and how to use them.
Virginia Home Grown Clippings
Explore the importance of plants to our waterways! Learn about plants for bog gardens with the Albemarle Garden Club. Then visit a VU research site on the James River studying riparian buffers and wetlands restoration.
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 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.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
WCVE-DT is the principal PBS member station serving Richmond, Virginia, and the surrounding Central Virginia region. As a primary public television outlet, the channel offers a comprehensive schedule of educational programs, local news, in-depth documentaries, public affairs, and trusted children's entertainment. Visitors using this WCVE-DT TV guide can explore daily programming blocks, locate upcoming showtimes, and navigate current TV listings to stay informed about featured broadcasts.
About WCVE-DT
Broadcasting under the visual brand VPM (Virginia's Home for Public Media), WCVE-DT operates on digital channel 42 and virtual channel 23. The station is licensed to Richmond, Virginia, and serves as the flagship station for Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation. Since its launch in the 1960s, WCVE-DT has provided non-commercial educational broadcasting across Central Virginia, offering viewers access to both national Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) content and locally produced community media.
WCVE-DT TV Guide & Schedule Overview
Navigating the WCVE-DT TV guide allows viewers to discover upcoming shows across daily and weekly broadcast blocks. Public television schedules are organized into structured dayparts to serve distinct audience needs throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening.
- Daytime Programming: Features educational children's television, instructional media, and lifestyle programs aimed at families and early learners.
- Late Afternoon & Early Evening: Focuses on regional news, public affairs analysis, and national news updates.
- Primetime (Tonight's Schedule): Showcases premier documentary series, drama, arts performances, science features, and flagship PBS investigative reports.
- Late Night: Offers encore presentations of primetime shows, independent films, and international programming.
Broadcast times can vary based on live special events, regional pledge drives, or national schedule adjustments. Checking the latest online listings ensures viewers have the most up-to-date showtimes.
How to Use WCVE-DT TV Listings
Using digital TV listings makes planning your viewing straightforward whether you watch over-the-air television or access broadcasts through a service provider. To locate a specific program on WCVE-DT:
- Select the target viewing date to open the appropriate daily schedule.
- Scroll through time slots to view morning, afternoon, or primetime lineups.
- Confirm the episode title, description, and broadcast duration.
- Verify your local time zone (Eastern Time) to ensure accurate showtimes.
- Check subchannel listings if you are searching for secondary VPM channels or alternative feeds.
Programming Categories on WCVE-DT
WCVE-DT broadcasts a diverse range of non-commercial television content tailored to viewers of all ages across Virginia. Key programming categories include:
- News & Public Affairs: National news broadcasts paired with regional reporting covering Virginia politics, community stories, and civic issues.
- Children's & Educational: Commercial-free programs designed to support early childhood development, literacy, science, and social skills.
- Documentaries & History: In-depth historical series, natural history features, and investigative documentary journalism.
- Drama & Arts: Masterpiece adaptations, international drama series, live music showcases, and theatrical performances.
- Science & Nature: Exploration of environmental science, technology, wildlife, and space exploration.
- Local Culture & History: Original VPM productions highlighting Central Virginia history, culture, and outdoor recreation.
Understanding Broadcast Coverage and Signal Availability
WCVE-DT transmits from Central Virginia, providing over-the-air coverage to Richmond, Petersburg, Charlottesville, and surrounding counties. In addition to over-the-air digital broadcasts on channel 23.1, the channel is carried by major cable, satellite, and digital streaming platforms throughout the region. Electronic program guides (EPG) provided by cable and satellite operators list local channel positions, which may differ from the over-the-air virtual channel number.
Time Zones and Schedule Variations
WCVE-DT operates on Eastern Time (ET). Schedule variations may occur during national PBS special broadcasts, state coverage of legislative events, or community programming blocks. Viewers accessing programming through digital platforms or regional retransmissions should confirm that their guide settings match the Eastern Time zone for accurate schedule information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is WCVE-DT?
WCVE-DT broadcasts over-the-air on virtual channel 23 (digital channel 42) in the Richmond, Virginia market. Cable and satellite channel positions vary depending on your service provider.
What network is WCVE-DT affiliated with?
WCVE-DT is a primary PBS member station operated by VPM (Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation).
Where can I find tonight's WCVE-DT schedule?
Tonight's schedule can be found by viewing the primetime section of the WCVE-DT TV guide, which details broadcasts airing from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time.
Does WCVE-DT air local Virginia programs?
Yes, as part of VPM Media Corporation, WCVE-DT produces and airs local documentaries, public affairs programs, and regional historical features alongside national PBS shows.
Why might a scheduled program time change?
Program times may occasionally shift due to live news specials, public media membership drives, breaking regional coverage, or extended broadcast presentations.