Hulu is expanding its Live TV premium offering with new channels, including PBS and its various partners.
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Subscribers will get access to more than 300 local PBS affiliates when the channel launches on the platform “in the coming months.” PBS is home to original programming like Antiques Roadshow, Masterpiece and a series of Ken Burns documentaries. Hulu+ Live TV, as the name suggests, is primarily for live television, but many PBS shows will be available on demand, and certain subscription packages offer DVR-like cloud storage.
Also part of this deal is PBS Kids, which includes iconic children’s shows like Curious George, Arthur, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and of course, Sesame Street. In the case of Sesame Street, new episodes will go to HBO Max (or whatever it’s called these days) before making their way to PBS Kids. As with traditional PBS, this is a primarily live-TV situation, though some shows will be available on-demand.
In addition to the two PBS selections, Hulu+ Live TV is also adding the Magnolia Network on May 25. For the uninitiated, the Magnolia Network is a prime destination for cooking and DIY content, with shows like Family Restaurant and Fixer Upper, among many others. Hulu has announced that a number of Magnolia original series will be available to watch on demand, including Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines, Maine Cabin Masters and Silos Baking Competition.
