What to Watch in March

Lisa Tipton

February 25, 2026

A man stands on a cliff in front of a dramatic wave breaking on the rocks

'The Count of Monte Cristo' is one of two new literary adaptations coming to WTTW. Credit: Masterpiece

There's a huge amount of worthwhile TV out there nowadays, so it can be hard to choose what to watch. But who better to recommend shows than the person who programs them? Lisa Tipton, WTTW’s Head of Programming and Pledge, constructs the WTTW schedule by searching through offerings from many different sources which include the national PBS network, the BBC, and independent filmmakers to put together a varied and engaging broadcast schedule. Each month, she recommends a few shows that she thinks you should watch.

Find all the ways to watch WTTW here. Many of the below shows are available to stream via the PBS app or will be once they premiere, especially by WTTW Passport members.

All Creatures Seasons of the Dales

Sunday, March 1 at 7:00 pm

Journey to the picturesque Yorkshire hill country in which All Creatures Great and Small takes place in this new behind-the-scenes special, which is immediately followed by an inside look special on the upcoming drama The Forsytes at 8:30 pm.

Venus & Serena: The Game Changers

Monday, March 2 at 9:00 pm

In honor of Women's History Month, take a look at the incredible career of the Williams sisters as they conquer the world of tennis. Plus, don't miss our full line-up of Women’s History Month programming, and enjoy a marathon of it the evening of Wednesday, March 11.

Two New and Two Returning Dramas

Sunday evenings beginning March 22

March is huge for fans of engrossing drama, as we get the premieres of The Forsytes (8:00 pm) and The Count of Monte Cristo (9:00 pm), both based on classic literature. Call the Midwife also joins them at 7:00 pm with a new season, and replays of the previous season precede the night of new drama.

We're also bringing back a classic, not a piece of literature but TV. That's right, Downton Abbey is back on WTTW and available to stream via the PBS app by WTTW Passport members. You can tune in to marathons of the first two seasons on Sundays, March 1 and 8.

Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time

Fridays, March 27 and April 3, at 8:00 pm

Meryl Streep provides the voice for the legendary American choreographer in this two-part documentary. As her eponymous dance company, the oldest in America, turns 100, look back at the company's work with influential composers, dancers, and choreographers, and see what it takes to be a part of it today.