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PROGRAM GUIDEDECEMBER 2019 VOL. 49 NO. 12

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG

Premieres Monday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, December 31, at 8:00 p.m.

OUR TOWN: JERSEY SHORE 2019

Thursday, December 5, at 8:00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE TABERNACLE CHOIR

Tuesday, December 24, at 9:00 p.m.

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve 2019:

Sondheim Celebration

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MONDAY – FRIDAY6:00 Ready Jet Go!

6:30 Arthur

7:00 Curious George

7:30 Nature Cat

8:00 Wild Kratts

8:30 Molly of Denali

9:00 Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

9:30 Let's Go Luna!

10:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

10:30 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

11:00 Sesame Street

11:30 Pinkalicious & Peterrific

12:00 Dinosaur Train

12:30 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

1:00 Sesame Street

1:30 Splash and Bubbles

2:00 Pinkalicious & Peterrific

2:30 Let's Go Luna!

3:00 Nature Cat

3:30 Wild Kratts

4:00 Molly of Denali

4:30 Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

5:00 Odd Squad

5:30 Weather World (Re-airs at 5:45 p.m.)

6:00 BBC World News America

6:30 Nightly Business Report

7:00 PBS NewsHour

weeknights at 5:30 p.m.

Now streaming online at wpsu.org/weatherworld

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SUNDAY, DEC 1 9:00 Country Music:

Live at the RymanDierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, and more musicians celebrate the film by Ken Burns in this concert.

11:00 Pete Seeger Tribute Concert: Woody’s Children 50th AnniversaryFolk legends celebrate the 50th anniversary of this award-winning radio show, including a special tribute to Pete Seeger.

12:30 Rick Steves Fascism in Europe Rick travels back a century to learn how fascism rose and then fell in Europe.

2:00 Aging Backwards 3 with Miranda Esmonde-WhiteThe former professional ballerina uses new and groundbreaking science to help put an end to the defeatist attitude towards aging.

3:00 Growing Bolder’s Launchpad to What’s Next A guide to helps viewers imagine active, purposeful lives after retirement by offering actionable takeaways to empower healthy aging.

4:30 Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)Celebrate the legendary Queen of Soul with this song-filled tribute of her greatest performances.

6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend

6:30 Nature Equus: Story of the Horse "Origins"Travel around the world to uncover the history of mankind’s relationship with the horse.

8:00 What the Durrells Did Next: A Masterpiece Special Keeley Hawes hosts a look at the true story behind one of the best-loved families in TV drama.

9:30 The Tenors - Fan Favorites The popular and prolific trio perform memorable songs that showcase their soaring harmonies.

11:00 Thou Shalt Not Kill Episode FourFamily secrets start to unravel, which adds further intrigue to the Mantovani murder investigation.

MONDAY, DEC 2 8:00 Ken Burns: Country Music

An overview of the eight-part series explores the history of this uniquely American art form.

9:30 John Fogerty: My 50 Year Trip Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fogerty’s career with electrifying live performances of iconic Creedence Clearwater Revival and Fogerty classics.

11:00 Amanpour and Company

TUESDAY, DEC 3 8:00 Nature

Octopus: Making ContactA professor raises and studies a pet octopus in his home and makes remarkable discoveries.

9:30 8 Days: To the Moon and Back The first moon landing is recreated with mission audio, astronaut conversations, footage, and CGI.

11:30 Centre County Report

WEDNESDAY, DEC 4 8:00 Sesame Street:

50 Years & Still SunnyA lively and engaging new documentary that celebrates 50 years of Sesame Street with music, laughter, and celebrity appearances.

9:30 Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like Celebrate Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the pioneering children’s series that premiered nationally 50 years ago.


THURSDAY, DEC 5 8:00 Our Town: Jersey Shore

Volunteer storytellers from Jersey Shore share stories about some of the local community organizations such as the Lion’s Club, Grace’s Closet, and the Honor Guard.

Aretha Franklin RememberedWednesday, December 11,

at 9:30 p.m.

John Fogerty: My 50 Year Trip Monday, December 2,

at 9:30 p.m.

The Tenors: Fan FavoritesSunday, December 1,

at 9:30 p.m.

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10:30 Aging Backwards 3 with Miranda Esmonde-White Learn how to keep your mind sharp and your body active as you age using gentle daily movement.


FRIDAY, DEC 6 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Pete Seeger Tribute Concert:

Woody’s Children 50th Anniversary

Folk legends celebrate the 50th anniversary of this award-winning radio show, including a special tribute to Pete Seeger.

10:00 Woodstock: Three Days That Defined A GenerationThis film brings the three-day concert to life through the voices of those who were at Woodstock.

SATURDAY, DEC 7 9:00 This Old House

Westerly/A Ranch Out Westerly 9:30 Ken Burns: Country Music

Join host Kathy Mattea to learn more about the making of the epic documentary series.

11:30 Lake of Betrayal The Kinzua Dam in Pennsylvania and its impact on the Seneca Nation of Indians are explored.

1:00 Great Performances An Intimate Evening with David FosterEnjoy a star-studded concert with 16-time GRAMMY Award winner David Foster.


4:30 Joseph Rosendo's TravelscopeChristmas Celebrations Around the GlobeThe holiday boat parade in Venice, California and the Lake Geneva region of Switzerland are visited.

5:00 Rick Steves European ChristmasCustoms and practices of the holiday season are explored in England, France, Switzerland, and more.

7:00 Christmas with Daniel O’DonnellJoin O’Donnell and special guests for a winter wonderland of yuletide carols and seasonal favorites.

8:00 Il Volo: Ten Years Celebrate 10 years of memories and music with the international superstars in a concert from Italy.

9:30 Great Performances An Intimate Evening with David FosterEnjoy a star-studded concert with 16-time GRAMMY Award winner David Foster.

SUNDAY, DEC 8 9:00 Il Volo: Ten Years

Celebrate 10 years of memories and music with the international superstars in a concert from Italy.

10:30 Earth’s Sacred WondersJourney to the world’s landmark spiritual sites, captured in full glory with awe-inspiring visuals.

12:00 John Fogerty: My 50 Year TripCelebrate the 50th anniversary of Fogerty’s career with electrifying live performances of iconic Creedence Clearwater Revival and Fogerty classics.

1:30 3 Steps to Pain-Free LivingExpert Lee Albert provides an easy to follow plan that eliminates the root cause of many painful conditions.

3:00 Ken Burns: Country MusicJoin host Kathy Mattea to learn more about the making of the epic documentary series.

Sunday, December 1, at 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 4, at 8:00 p.m.Learn the definitive true story behind one of the best-loved families in TV drama, and see how Corfu shaped the personalities and ambitions of each Durrell.

It’s an outlandish story of expeditions, fame, heartbreak, and a zoo.

What the Durrells Did NextA MASTERPIECE SPECIAL

Hosted by Keeley Hawes.

Bringing to life Sesame Street’s most unforgettable archival moments, old and new, this program explores how the groundbreaking children’s series captured lightning in a bottle and examines its significant and lasting impact on families across America.

5O YEARS ANDSTILL SUNNY

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Saturday, December 7, at 8:00 p.m.

5:00 Salute to ViennaCelebrate the musical heritage of Vienna in this concert from the Konzerthaus in Vienna, Austria.

7:00 Classic Christmas (My Music)Join hosts Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross for this festive, all-star special of favorite carols and popular standards.

11:00 Thou Shalt Not Kill Episode FiveChief Inspector Valeria Ferro investigates the disappearance of a pregnant woman on a dreary day.

MONDAY, DEC 9 8:00 The Carpenters: Close to You

& Christmas MemoriesThis music-filled documentary traces the Carpenters’ career and features the duo’s top hits.

10:00 Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Ghosts of Christmas Eve A runaway hides in an abandoned theater that comes to life with music. Jewel and Ossie Davis star.


TUESDAY, DEC 10 8:00 Big Ben: Saving the World’s

Most Famous Clock Delve into the history of the iconic London landmark, as well as the restoration work that’s currently being done inside.

9:30 Christmas on the Danube Visit cities along the Danube river and explore stunning European landscape, history and culture.

10:00 Metronome: From The AtticEllen Siberian TigerLocal Pennsylvania musicians perform and talk about their music from The Attic of the State Theatre in State College, PA. On this episode, Ellen Siberian Tiger share their sometimes fierce, sometimes delicate indie rock.

10:30 Metronome: From The Attic Co. TownesLocal Pennsylvania musicians perform and talk about their music from The Attic at the State Theatre in State College, PA. On this episode, Co. Townes puts a modern spin on country & western music.

11:00 Centre County Report11:30 Amanpour and Company

WEDNESDAY, DEC 11 8:00 Earth’s Sacred Wonders

Journey to the world’s landmark spiritual sites, captured in full glory with awe-inspiring visuals.



THURSDAY, DEC 12 8:00 Escape to the Chateau

Only 20 Rooms to GoThe couple get cracking on the 20 rooms that still need fixing up and Angel buys a clapped-out van.

9:00 Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators In My Memory Lock’dFrank and Lu set out to discover the identity of a wounded man who has no clue who he is.

10:00 Great British Baking Show Christmas MasterclassStollen, mincemeat streusel, a gingerbread house, and more Christmas classics are served.


Celebrate 10 years of friendship, memories and music with international superstars Il Volo in concert from Matera, Italy. The beloved trio performs stunning new arrangements of their greatest hits and songs from their new album.

TEN YEARS

J E R S E Y S H O R E

Volunteers from Jersey Shore have come together to tell stories that capture the heart of their slice of Pennsylvania for the 102nd episode in the Our Town series. Learn more about some of the local community organizations such as the Lion’s Club, Grace’s Closet, the Honor Guard, and so much more.

Thursday, December 5, at 8:00 p.m.

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FRIDAY, DEC 13 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Chefs Marcus and Vivian:

A Taste of What’s Next Chefs Marcus Samuelsson of No Passport Required and Vivian Howard of Somewhere South travel to downtown Los Angeles to reflect on what is to come for the upcoming season of their shows.

9:00 No Passport Required SeattleMarcus Samuelsson travels to Seattle to learn about the city’s Filipino American community.

10:00 A Chef’s Life Holiday Special Vivian Howard hosts her own vision of the season’s celebrations with peanut brittle and much more.

11:00 The Penn State Basketball Story - Presented by Pepsi

11:30 Centre County Report


Westerly/Chimney Down and Walls Up

9:30 The Penn State Basketball Story - Presented by Pepsi

10:00 Woodsmith Shop Simple Shop Storage

10:30 Fishing Behind the LinesBack to My Roots - Don Meissner

11:00 New Fly Fisher Dalton Trail Lodge

11:30 Garden Smart 12:00 In Julia’s Kitchen

with Master Chefs Charlie Trotter

12:30 Food Over 50 1:00 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School

Soups 1:30 Pati’s Mexican Table 2:00 Kevin Belton’s

New Orleans Celebrations All That Jazz Fest

2:30 Cook’s Country A Trip to the Big Easy

3:00 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes, and Destinations Vienna, Austria

3:30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys An in-depth look at The Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad in Iowa is featured.

4:00 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese Qatar: A Desert Welcome

4:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Greater Palm Springs, CA

5:00 Rick Steves’ Europe The Best of Israel

5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Great British Baking Show

Christmas Masterclass 7:00 Keeping Up Appearances

Early Retirement

7:30 Still Open All HoursSeason 3, Episode One

8:00 Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators The Envious CourtFrank and a reluctant Lu go undercover as potential new members of a tennis club to solve a case.

9:00 Call the Midwife Nonnatus House welcomes two new nuns as Valerie deals with an unexpected and shocking case.

10:00 A Place to Call HomeOwn Worst EnemyOn Anzac Day, Henry, now head of surgery at Inverness Hospital, spars with Sarah and Jack over the treatment of Frank, an Aboriginal veteran.

11:00 Austin City Limits Dan Auerbach/ShinyribsAkron’s Dan Auerbach puts the Black Keys on hold to showcase his solo album “Waiting on a Song.”

SUNDAY, DEC 15 9:00 35th Annual Fort Lauderdale

Christmas Pageant10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbé 10:30 Articulate with Jim Cotter 11:00 Journeys in Japan 11:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 12:00 Simply Ming

On The Road - Amsterdam12:30 Christopher Kimball’s

Milk Street Television Chicken the Chinese Way

1:00 Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking Cambridge, UK

1:30 Sara’s Weeknight Meals 2:00 Lidia’s Kitchen

Memories of the Mountains 2:30 America’s Test Kitchen

from Cook’s Illustrated Sous Vide for Everybody

3:00 Urban Conversion 3:30 Growing a Greener World 4:00 This Old House Hour

Westerly/A Ranch Out Westerly; Sliding Bar Door, Drywell

5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS Newshour Weekend 6:00 Escape to the Chateau

Only 20 Rooms to Go 7:00 Rick Steves European Christmas 8:00 Victoria Season 3

on Masterpiece Uneasy Lies the Head that Wears the CrownRevolution sweeps across Europe and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the Palace.

9:30 Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece London Bridge is Falling DownVictoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force or allow them to present a petition.

11:00 Thou Shalt Not KillEpisode SixChief Inspector Valeria Ferro is urged to stop withdrawing from her family and her mother.

MONDAY, DEC 16 8:00 Antiques Roadshow

New Orleans, Hour ThreeFabulous finds include an “Andy Warhol” portrait by Jamie Wyeth and a Chinese wine vessel from 1795.

9:00 Christmas with the Tabernacle ChoirThe Tabernacle Choir is joined by Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth for this annual Christmas special.

10:00 Independent Lens AttlaAn Alaska Native dogsled racer became a sports hero, with one good leg and a determined mindset.


TUESDAY, DEC 17 8:00 Ornament of the World

Muslims, Christians, and Jews forged a common cultural identity during a remarkable time in history.

10:00 FRONTLINEWeinsteinHow the Hollywood mogul allegedly sexually harassed and abused dozens of women over four decades.


WEDNESDAY, DEC 18 8:00 Nature

Snowbound: Animals of WinterTravel across the snowy globe to meet penguins, bison, and more animal survivors of winter.

9:00 NOVA Inside Animal Minds: Who’s the Smartest?Scientists try to unlock the secrets of animal communication by tracking dolphins in the Caribbean.

10:00 Supernature - Wild FlyersCrowded SkiesIn order to survive in the crowded sky, mammals, birds, and insects must out-fly the competition.



SpringDick buys a tractor with plans to tame the walled garden, and the couple explore truffle farming.

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Based on the best-selling Scholastic book series by Norman Bridwell featuring the larger-than-life dog and his best friend Emily Elizabeth, the reimagined animated series offers fresh and colorful new locations, while providing a strong emphasis on social-emotional skills such as empathy, along with a solid curriculum designed to boost early literacy and encourage imaginative play – teaching as it entertains with Clifford-sized humor.

BIG ADVENTURES!

Nature Cat: A Nature Carol Airs December 2, 4, 6, 16, 24, 25, 27

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

Airs December 3, 5, 24, 25

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

Airs December 2, 6, 10, 19, 24, 25

Let’s Go Luna: Luna’s Christmas Around the World

Airs December 2, 6, 17, 24, 25, 26

Peg + Cat + Holidays Airs December 2, 11, 24, 25

Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas Airs December 2, 6, 12, 23, 24, 25

Celebrate the Holidays with All Your Favorite Friends!

Premieres Monday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m.

THIS MONTH ON PBS KIDS

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9:00 Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators The Envious CourtFrank and a reluctant Lu go undercover as potential new members of a tennis club to solve a case.

10:00 Great British Baking Show Christmas MasterclassA pavlova wreath, a Chelsea bun Christmas tree, a towering pandoro, and more are prepared.


FRIDAY, DEC 20 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Lidia Celebrates America

Return of the Artisans Join Lidia as she highlights a variety of ethnic celebrations across America.

10:00 Nigella: At My Table Nigella’s Christmas TableNigella highlights relaxed entertaining and brings festive flavors to familiar and traditional fare.



Westerly/The Open Concept 9:30 Garage with Steve Butler

Tea Lights10:00 Woodsmith Shop

Bride’s Chest10:30 Fishing Behind the Lines

A Taste of the Wild - Wild Bill Locie

11:00 New Fly FisherCredit River Brown Trout


with Master Chefs Leah Chase


Vegetables 1:30 Pati’s Mexican Table 2:00 Kevin Belton’s

New Orleans Celebrations BBQ Fest

2:30 Cook’s Country Comfort Food Done Right

3:00 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes, and Destinations Calistoga, California

3:30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys 4:00 Born to Explore

with Richard Wiese Cayman Islands: The Deep Blue

4:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Lake Geneva and The Valais, Switzerland

5:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Palestine

5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Great British Baking Show

Christmas Masterclass 7:00 Keeping Up Appearances

Iron Age Remains 7:30 Still Open All Hours

Season 5 - Episode Seven 8:00 Shakespeare & Hathaway -

Private Investigators Too Cold for HellFrank and Lu must track down stolen goods, but the case take a turn when a dead body is discovered.

9:00 Call the Midwife Sister Hilda and the team work hard to help a Ghanaian family with an undiagnosed illness.

10:00 A Place to Call Home FalloutWhile Sarah attempts to track down a local Jewish girl who ran away from her uncle, Sarah and George argue about in which religion to bring up their son, David.

11:00 Austin City LimitsTom WaitsIconic singer-songwriter Tom Waits performs in this classic episode from 1979.

SUNDAY, DEC 22 9:00 Holiday Handbells:

The Raleigh Ringers 10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbé 10:30 Digging Deeper

Energy 2100/Solar FarmPenn State President Eric Barron and guests talk about the Energy 2100 initiative and Penn State’s commitment to renewable energy.

11:00 Journeys in Japan 11:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 12:00 Simply Ming

On The Road - Strasbourg12:30 Christopher Kimball’s

Milk Street TelevisionSouth American Classics

1:00 Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking The Allbright in London

1:30 Sara’s Weeknight Meals

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2:00 Lidia’s Kitchen Growing Up Italian

2:30 America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Chicken and Biscuits


Westerly/Chimney Down and Walls Up; Nursery Paint, Record Stand

5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Digging Deeper

Energy 2100/Solar FarmPenn State President Eric Barron and guests talk about the Energy 2100 initiative and Penn State’s commitment to renewable energy.

6:30 Metronome: From The Attic Ellen Siberian Tiger

7:00 Escape to the Chateau Spring

8:00 Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece Et in ArcadiaAt Osborne House, Victoria is desperate to get back to the Palace and the business of politics.

9:00 Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece Foreign BodiesAlbert leaves the Palace for Cambridge and Victoria faces the traumatic impact of a cholera epidemic.

10:00 Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas This documentary tells the story of the unlikely Jewish immigrants who wrote popular Christmas music.

11:00 Thou Shalt Not KillEpisode SevenThe body of a woman who worked at a Benedictine monastery is found on the banks of the Po River.


Mansion MasterpiecesA 1907 Robert Henri oil painting, an English giltwood cabinet-on-stand, and more are appraised.

9:00 Christmas at Belmont Traditional carols, classical masterworks, world music and great seasonal favorites are performed.

10:00 Independent Lens SupergirlA young girl navigates the perils of adolescence while attempting to succeed at powerlifting.


TUESDAY, DEC 24 8:00 Christmas at Belmont

This Nashville holiday tradition features Belmont University students, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans.

9:00 Christmas with the Tabernacle ChoirThe Tabernacle Choir is joined by Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth for this annual Christmas special.

10:00 Wheaton College Christmas Festival: Messiah, Prince of PeaceThe Wheaton concert choir and symphony orchestra celebrate the story of the Nativity through song.

11:00 Classic Christmas with the Bach Festival Society The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, Florida performs traditional holiday selections and carols.

WEDNESDAY, DEC 25 8:00 Lucy Worsley’s

12 Days of Tudor ChristmasEnjoy a 12-day extravaganza with Lucy as she discovers that much of what we enjoy in contemporary Christmas has surprising Tudor origins.

9:00 Call the Midwife Holiday Special Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team go to the Outer Hebrides in response to a nursing shortage.

10:30 Rick Steves European ChristmasRick celebrates Christmas in England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy.



The Wedding SeasonAs wedding season comes to the chateau, Dick and Angel’s lives are about to get a whole lot busier.

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9:00 Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators Too Cold for HellFrank and Lu must track down stolen goods, but the case take a turn when a dead body is discovered.

10:00 Great British Baking ShowChristmas MasterclassJudges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood detail how to make perfect mince pies, Christmas cake, and more.


FRIDAY, DEC 27 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Yoshiki: Live at Carnegie Hall

Yoshiki Hayashi performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” and a theme to celebrate the Emperor of Japan.

10:00 Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees The great love of trees held by Oscar-winning Dame Judi Dench is explored over four seasons.



Westerly/Raise a Second Story 9:30 Garage with Steve Butler

Shaker Bench10:00 Woodsmith Shop

Miterless Picture Frames10:30 Fishing Behind the Lines

West Coast Coastie - Lindsey Neumann, Part 1

11:00 New Fly Fisher Missouri River Headhunters


with Master Chefs Christopher Gross


Pasta 1:30 Pati’s Mexican Table 2:00 Kevin Belton’s

New Orleans Celebrations Oyster Fest

2:30 Cook’s Country BBQ Brisket and Fritters

3:00 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes, and Destinations Undiscovered Danube, Europe

3:30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys 4:00 Born to Explore

with Richard Wiese Sri Lanka: Land of Wonder

4:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Santa Fe, NM

5:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Italy’s Riviera: Cinque Terre

5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Glenn Miller Swing Celebration

Featuring the USAF Band 7:00 Keeping Up Appearances

Violet’s Country Cottage 7:30 Still Open All Hours

Series 4 - Episode One 8:00 Father Brown

The Great Train RobberyOpera legend Dame Bianca Norman invites Lady Felicia and Mrs. McCarthy to a private Pullman carriage.

9:00 Call the Midwife The Turners oversee a measles vaccination trial while the team prepares for the Whitsun bank holiday.

10:00 A Place to Call HomeAll That GlittersTo Sarah and the Blighs’ horror, Regina is released from the asylum.

11:00 Austin City Limits 6th Annual Hall of Fame Honors Celebrate the 2019 Hall of Fame as Shawn Colvin, Buddy Guy, and Lyle Lovett are honored.

SUNDAY, DEC 29 9:00 Yoshiki: Live at Carnegie Hall 10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbé 10:30 Articulate with Jim Cotter 11:00 Journeys in Japan 11:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 12:00 Simply Ming

On the Road - Amsterdam II12:30 Christopher Kimball’s

Milk Street Television Everyday Turkish Favorites

1:00 Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking The Algarve

1:30 Sara’s Weeknight Meals 2:00 Lidia’s Kitchen

Storytime with Grandma 2:30 America’s Test Kitchen

from Cook’s Illustrated Cooking at Home with Bridget and Julia


Westerly/The Open Concept; Radiator, Fireplace Veneer

5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Escape to the Chateau

The Wedding Season 7:00 Hanukkah: A Festival of Delights 8:00 Victoria Season 3

on MasterpieceA Show of UnityAfter an assassination attempt, the Royal household visits Ireland, where conflict and romance blossom.

9:00 Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece A Coburg QuartetPrivate pictures of the Royal family are made public as the Royals host a Georgian ball at the Palace.

10:00 Amelia Earhart: American Experience Amelia EarhartWhen her plane disappeared without a trace, the “First Lady of the Air” instantly became a legend.

11:00 Thou Shalt Not Kill Episode EightChief Inspector Valeria Ferro investigates a murder and also attempts to locate her own mother.


St. Louis, Hour OneA 1602 Adam Islip-published book of Chaucer’s complete works and more great finds are showcased.

9:00 Antiques Roadshow St. Louis, Hour TwoDiscover spectacular St. Louis treasures, including a 1927 Rookwood Shirayamadani black opal vase.

10:00 POVMidnight TravelerHassan Fazili is forced to flee Afghanistan and seek asylum with his wife and two young daughters.

11:30 Amanpour And Company

TUESDAY, DEC 31 8:00 Live from Lincoln Center

New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve 2019: Sondheim CelebrationThe New York Philharmonic and Katrina Lenk celebrate the orchestral music of Stephen Sondheim.

9:30 Metronome: From The Attic Ellen Siberian TigerLocal Pennsylvania musicians perform and talk about their music from The Attic of the State Theatre in State College, PA. On this episode, Ellen Siberian Tiger share their sometimes fierce, sometimes delicate indie rock.

10:00 Austin City Limits 6th Annual Hall of Fame Honors Celebrate New Year’s Eve as Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, and Kris Kristofferson join the Hall of Fame.

11:00 Queen: Rock the WorldRock on as the British band plays their greatest hits in a never-before-seen film of their 1977 tour.

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MONDAY–THURSDAYClassical Music BBC World News HourOn PointClassical MusicBBC World News HourDemocracy NowPBS NewsHourWorld CafeBBC News

FRIDAYClassical MusicBBC News HourOn PointClassical MusicBBC World NewsDemocracy NowPBS NewsHourConversations from the World CafeAfropop WorldwideBBC News

SATURDAYClassical MusicPerformance Today WeekendHarmoniaFrom the TopWeekend EditionPlanet Money/How I Built ThisSplendid TableOnly a GameFresh Air WeekendBBC World News HourThistle and ShamrockAll Things ConsideredWorld CafeJazz Nights in AmericaFolk AlleyBBC World Service

SUNDAYClassical MusicSunday BaroquePipedreamsWeekend EditionWait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!Le ShowSound OpinionsLatino USABBC World News HourFresh Air WeekendAll Things ConsideredAsk Me AnotherOn BeingBBC World Service

12:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

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Dreaming of a Jewish ChristmasSunday, December 22, at 10:00 p.m.This irreverent documentary tells the story of the unlikely Jewish immigrants who, enamored with Broadway and Hollywood, wrote some of the most popular Christmas music.

Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir Tuesday, December 24, at 9:00 p.m.The Tabernacle Choir is joined by Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth for this annual Christmas special.

Wheaton College Christmas Festival: Messiah, Prince of PeaceTuesday, December 24, at 10:00 p.m.The Wheaton concert choir and symphony orchestra celebrate the story of the Nativity through song.

Christmas at BelmontWednesday, December 25, at 9:00 a.m.Christmas at Belmont 2019 features Belmont University students along with Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans, and the Nashville Children’s Choir.

Happy Holidays with the Boston PopsWednesday, December 25, at 11:00 a.m.This one-hour music special showcases the best of the New England holiday season with the Boston Pops and Tanglewood Festival Chorus.

Hanukkah: A Festival of DelightsSunday, December 29, at 7:00 p.m.Explore the evolution of Hanukkah from its origin as a small holiday within Judaism to one of major prominence in assimilated Americans Jewish life.

Live from Lincoln Center “New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve 2019: Sondheim Celebration”Tuesday, December 31, at 8:00 p.m.The New York Philharmonic and guest vocalist Katrina Lenk celebrate the orchestral music of Stephen Sondheim, performing suites from "Sunday in the Park," "Into the Woods," "Sweeney Todd,” and more.

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