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PBS programming is coming to Prime Video

<p>Amazon and PBS have entered a partnership that will bring content from the public media operation to Prime Video. More than 150 local PBS channels and the PBS Kids Channel will launch as a free ad-supported TV (or FAST) offering on Prime Video over the coming months. The <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/pbs-and-amazon-to-launch-local-pbs-stations-and-pbs-kids-fast-channels/">press release[/url] from PBS noted that this is the first time this collection of programming will be available on a major streaming service for free.</p>
<p>PBS Distribution is also launching two new FAST channels that will be available exclusively on Prime Video for a limited time beginning November 26. These channels are PBS Drama and PBS Documentaries. It seems Amazon is looking to focus on a lineup of FAST channels within Prime Video for free viewing, since the company announced that it is <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/amazon-sunsets-freevee-platform-for-ad-supported-streaming-video-000614080.html">closing Freevee[/url].</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Having yet another place to watch public media content is a happy development for PBS fans. The broadcaster recently launched a FAST channel with Roku called <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:3;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/pbs-retro-is-a-new-fast-channel-playing-just-the-classics-173125500.html" data-original-link="https://www.engadget.com/pbs-retro-is-a-new-fast-channel-playing-just-the-classics-173125500.html">PBS Retro[/url], specifically with shows from the 1980s and 1990s for those of us who want to dive into a little nostalgic escapism.&nbsp;</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/pbs-programming-is-coming-to-prime-video-190443155.html?src=rss

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