The Living Century
The Living Century: The Extraordinary Lives of Ordinary People is a new biography television series that profile individuals who are 100 years of age and older. Each 30-minute episode profiles the life of a single centenarian. Their memories, their unique perceptions of the world and the radical changes they witnessed during their lifetime come alive through interviews, family photographs, home movies, archival footage and an original musical score. There are 70,000 Americans who are at least 100 years old. By the year 2050, there will be 834,000. The producers research and select active and lucid centenarians to honor their lives, their experiences and the contributions they have made and continue to make to society.
- 2001-2003
- 2 seasons
- PBS
- Documentary, Horror
The Living Century: The Extraordinary Lives of Ordinary People is a new biography television series that profile individuals who are 100 years of age and older. Each 30-minute episode profiles the life of a single centenarian. Their memories, their unique perceptions of the world and the radical changes they witnessed during their lifetime come alive through interviews, family photographs, home movies, archival footage and an original musical score. There are 70,000 Americans who are at least 100 years old. By the year 2050, there will be 834,000. The producers research and select active and lucid centenarians to honor their lives, their experiences and the contributions they have made and continue to make to society.
Currently not available to stream. Add it to your Watchlist to be notified when it becomes available.
Content not available in your region?ExpressVPNcan help you stay connected wherever you are.Get 4 extra months FREE with TV Guide's exclusive offer.
Season 2 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Double Duty
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe, still active and dating at 100, is the oldest living veteran of baseball's Negro Leagues and a larger-than-life character who played on more than 15 teams in his unbelievable 36-year career. In addition to catching for the legendary Satchel Paige, he was a member of the first integrated semi-pro team --12 years before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the major leagues.
Awards
- 2001 - Documentary Film Award - Best American Documentary - Winner
- 2001 - CINE Golden Eagle - Documentary - Short - Winner
- 2001 - George Sidney Independent Film Competition - Honorable Mention - Best Documentary - Winner
- 2001 - Viewer's Choice Award - Best Documentary - Winner
You May Also Like
Popular Shows
Band of Brothers
This landmark miniseries based on Stephen E. Ambrose's best-seller, and executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, recounts the remarkable achievements of an elite team of U.S. paratroopers during World War II.
- Metascore87
- 2001
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Documentary
The Curse of Oak Island
Rick and Marty Lagina, two brothers from Michigan with a life-long interest in the mystery of Oak Island, renew efforts to discover the legendary treasure with sophisticated machinery.
- 2014
- Documentary, Reality
Call the Midwife
Midwives in East London in the 1950s, experience the growing pains of life and love.
- Metascore81
- 2012
- Drama, Documentary
Museum Access
Museum Access explores these museums in a way that the everyday visitor cannot. It goes behind the scenes where ordinary folks don't get a chance to go. Talking to the directors, curators and creative personnel to get an insider's view.
- 2017
- Documentary
Chernobyl
Starring Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård and Emily Watson, the five-part miniseries dramatizes the story of the 1986 nuclear accident — one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history — and the sacrifices made to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.
- Metascore82
- 2019
- Drama, Documentary, Suspense
The Crown
This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century.
- Metascore78
- 2016
- Documentary, Drama