WGBH (TV)
History
WGBH-TV, channel 2, is a PBS member television station located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The station is owned by the WGBH Educational Foundation, and is one of the largest producers of PBS content, including shows such as Nova, Frontline, and Masterpiece.
WGBH-TV first began broadcasting on May 2, 1955, and was one of the first non-commercial educational television stations in the United States. The station's call letters, WGBH, stand for "Great Blue Hill," the location of the station's original transmitter in Milton, Massachusetts.
Programming
WGBH-TV produces more than two-thirds of the nationally distributed programs broadcast by PBS. These include well-known and critically acclaimed series such as American Experience, Antiques Roadshow, Arthur, and This Old House.
The station also produces a variety of local programming, including Greater Boston, Basic Black, and High School Quiz Show. In addition, WGBH-TV broadcasts a wide range of national and international programming from other sources, including the BBC and NHK.
Digital television
Like other television stations, WGBH-TV has transitioned from analog to digital broadcasting. The station's digital signal is multiplexed, with WGBH-HD, a high-definition simulcast of the station's programming, on channel 2.1, and WGBX-TV, a secondary station carrying additional PBS programming, on channel 2.2.
Community involvement
WGBH-TV is deeply involved in the local community, offering educational resources, hosting community events, and partnering with local organizations. The station's educational initiatives include the WGBH Learning Lab, which provides resources for teachers and students, and the WGBH Kids Club, which offers educational programming for children.