December 2016
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Get Ready for Election 2018 UpFront With Greg Petrowich Executive Director, WSIU Public Broadcasting greg.petrowich@wsiu.org Photo: Kevin Penrod
With the election season now behind us, it’s time to get ready for the next election season. Wait, what? Viewers and listeners often tell us these days it feels like we go right from one election season to another. And while free elections are vital to our democracy, it’s hard to imagine this is what the founding fathers had in mind. So how do we reconcile participation in our civic duty with a need for calm voices and reasoned discourse? Well, WSIU is a good place to start. Over the past months, we provided access to all three U.S. Presidential Debates and the Vice Presidential Debate with thoughtful analysis and no campaign commercials.
Frontline delivered The Choice, which traced the paths of the two major party candidates for President and how each advanced to the national election. We co-sponsored and broadcast the live 90-minute debate for the Illinois 12th U.S. Congressional District. We offered profiles on many of the Illinois House and Senate candidates and news stories on statewide amendments and other ballot issues. On election night, we offered news and analysis from both PBS and NPR, and covered national and local races. Did I mention we didn’t broadcast any campaign commercials? While 30-second soundbites assaulted the airwaves elsewhere, WSIU stuck to its mission of informing citizens, providing depth and analysis, and keeping raised voices to a minimum. While the U.S. Post Office overflowed with anti-candidate mailers, WSIU provided access to resources on its website developed to aid citizens in making an informed decision based on what the candidates and policymakers actually said rather than what others said about them.
And did I mention we didn’t broadcast any campaign commercials? Our non-commercial mission differentiates us in the way we approach election coverage and, of course, it differentiates us in how we’re funded. Viewers and listeners like you have made a conscientious decision to support WSIU because you’d rather focus on the content instead of the commercials. As we head into a new year – and soon the next election cycle – please consider renewing your gift or making an additional gift today. And then, continue to rely on WSIU as your source for news, information, entertainment, educational services, and community engagement. Our mission depends on you.
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December March Highlights Highlights WSIU-TV PRESENTS:
DECEMBER SPECIALS
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FRIDAYS AT 8PM
LINCOLN LAUREATES 2016
DEC 9 • 8-9:30PM LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER: LANG LANG’S NEW YORK RHAPSODY
Photo: Richard Termine
Acclaimed pianist Lang Lang performs a love letter to New York featuring music from Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Danny Elfman, Lou Reed, Alicia Keys, Don Henley, and more.
DEC 16 • 8-9PM LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER: JOSHUA BELL’S SEASONS OF CUBA
Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell and the Chamber Orchestra of Havana lead this celebration of a new era of cultural diplomacy with a vibrant program that spans from Vivaldi classics to Piazzolla tangos and beyond.
Photo: Phill Knott
DEC 23 • 8-10PM SHAKESPEARE LIVE! FROM THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Photo: Helen Maybanks
Photo: Monica Tichenor
PBS 2016 Fall Arts Festival Proudly Sponsored by
Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, Rufus Wainwright, Joseph Fiennes, and other stars perform in this celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death. Hosted by David Tennant and Catherine Tate, the special also features performances by Akala and Hip Hop Shakespeare.
Marion Cultural & Civic Center
FRI, DEC 2
5:30PM (also 12/4, 12pm) FALL 2016
SESSION
2016 Laureates: (L-R) Robert Gilmore, Nancy Goodman Brinker, Ray LaHood, Governor Bruce Rauner, Leo Melamed, Scott Simon, and Kevin Stein. Photo: Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
WSIU celebrates the 52nd Annual CLASS OF LAUREATES of the LINCOLN ACADEMY OF ILLINOIS in a new documentary made possible by a grant from the ILLINOIS BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION. The program honors distinguished Illinoisans who were presented with the Order of Lincoln medallion, the state’s highest award, for their professional achievements and their service to humanity at a ceremony in Peoria earlier this year. This year’s honorees are:
TUESDAY
DEC 13
8PM Market (IMM) and Globex®, the world’s first futures electronic trading system;
NANCY GOODMAN BRINKER Founder of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and regarded as the leader of the global breast cancer movement;
SCOTT SIMON Journalist, host of National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition Saturday, author, and recipient of Peabody, Emmy and Studs Terkel Awards for broadcasting excellence; and
ROBERT GILMORE Retired CEO of Caterpillar, Inc., one of Illinois’ largest industrial employers, and an advocate for the Youth Farm & Children’s Home, Boy Scouts, and Illinois Central College;
KEVIN STEIN Poet Laureate of Illinois since 2003, professor of English at Bradley University, and author of numerous poetry books, scholarly books, poetry anthologies, and published poems.
THE HONORABLE RAY LAHOOD, U.S. Representative, Illinois’ 18th Congressional District from 19952009, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and Senior Advisor to the Dirksen Congressional Center; LEO MELAMED Chairman Emeritus of CME Group, creator of the International Money
The LINCOLN ACADEMY OF ILLINOIS was established in 1964 to honor Illinois’ most distinguished citizens, either by birth or residence, who have brought honor to the state by their achievements. Learn more about the Lincoln Academy at thelincolnacademyofillinois.org.
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December Highlights WSIU to Host PBS KIDS Booth at Winter Farmers Market SAT, DEC 10 • 9AM-NOON
Carbondale High School, 1301 E. Walnut
Bring the kids to the Carbondale Winter Farmers Market on SAT, DEC 10 for PBS KIDS fun highlighting the importance of good nutrition. Enjoy activities, games, Sesame Street Food for Thought and Healthy Habits materials, giveaways, and more. Look for our colorful PBS KIDS LITERACY VAN, made possible by JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE. Photos: Sesame Workshop
SAT, DEC 10
1:30 PM You’re invited to join WSIU and the CARBONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY for a free screening of the INDEPENDENT LENS and INDIE LENS POP-UP film MEET THE PATELS. The event will be held at the library, 405 W. Main. NOTE: This event has a NEW start time of 1:30pm!
Photo: Four in a Billion Pictures
Produced by Geeta V. Patel and Ravi Patel, this light-hearted film follows Ravi, who is almost 30 and not married, as he enters the semi-arranged marriage system among Indian Americans. The film explores the influence of culture and identity on an intense, personal, important part of one’s life – love. Learn more about the film and watch a preview at wsiu.org/indielenspopup. After the film, SIU CARBONDALE Ph.D. student, SOUMIK PAL, and fellow members of the Indian Student Association at SIU will lead a variety of activities showcasing South Asian history and culture, including demonstrating traditional dance, presenting and discussing cultural objects on display, and more. Don’t miss the fun!
Winter Holiday Specials WSIU RADIO SPECIALS
THU, DEC 1 • 8PM
Acoustic Nature Hour Christmas Special (12/20, 9pm)
TUE, DEC 27 • 8PM
Chanukah Celebration with Chicago A Capella
THU, DEC 29 • 8PM
TUE, DEC 6 • 8PM
Candles Burning Brightly
THU, DEC 8 • 8PM
THU, DEC 1 • 10:30PM
Carols & Cheer
WSIU-TV SPECIALS
Leroy Anderson Christmas
Carpenters: Christmas Memories
Hollywood Holiday
Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas
TUE, DEC 13 • 8PM
THU, DEC 15 • 8PM
Welcome Christmas
TUE, DEC 20 • 8PM
A Chanticleer Christmas
THU, DEC 22 • 8PM
St. Olaf Christmas Special
SAT, DEC 24 • 8PM
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
SAT, DEC 3 • 7:30PM TUE, DEC 6
7PM • A Christmas Carol Concert 8:30 • Christmas on the Danube (12/18, 10:30pm)
FRI, DEC 9 • 9:30PM
European Christmas Markets (12/24, 9:30pm)
SAT, DEC 10 • 8PM
Mr. Stink
FRI, DEC 16
9PM • Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for Heroes (12/17, 3pm) 10PM • Christmas in Norway with the St. Olaf Choir SAT, DEC 17 • 9PM Christmas at Belmont 2015 SUN, DEC 18 7PM • Christmas Invitation from Pacific Lutheran University MON, DEC 19 8PM • Sounds of the Season in Southern Illinois 2016 (12/24, 6pm; 12/25, 10am) 10PM • The American St. Nick (12/25, 3pm) THU, DEC 22 • 10PM St. Thomas Christmas: Jubilant Light
FRI, DEC 23 • 10PM Little Egypt Live: Ivas John Blue Christmas 2016 (12/24, 5pm; 12/25, 11am) SAT, DEC 24 3PM • A Chef’s Life Holiday Special 4PM • Christmas with the Duttons 10PM •Jordan Smith’s ‘Tis the Season 11PM • Happy Holidays w/ Boston Pops SUN, DEC 25 4PM • The First Silent Night 6PM • Vicious: Holiday Special 6:30 • Call the Midwife Holiday Special
PBS KIDS Holiday Fun Enjoy holiday specials all month long from Wild Kratts, Curious George, The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That, and more, plus new episodes of Peg + Cat (Dec 26-30). See our revised PBS KIDS schedule on page seven!
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December Primetime Listings | WSIU HD 1 Thursday 7pm
I Miss Downton Abbey!CC Revisit treasured moments from the unforgettable series, including new behind-the-scenes clips and interview footage. 8:30 Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 3. Change arrives in a big way for several key characters at Downton Abbey. Part 6/7. 10:30 Carpenters: Christmas Memories (My Music Presents).CC Brother-sister recording duo Richard and Karen Carpenter perform holiday favorites. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
2 Friday
Illinois Lawmakers.CC Fall Veto Session. Veteran broadcast journalist Jak Tichenor talks with lawmakers and journalists about the ongoing Illinois budget crisis. 6pm PBS NewsHour.CC 7pm Great Performances.CC Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration. Among the guests celebrating Joan Baez’ birthday are David Bromberg, Jackson Browne, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Judy Collins, David Crosby, Emmylou Harris, the Indigo Girls, Damien Rice, Mavis Staples, and Paul Simon. 9pm Motown 25 (My Music Presents).CC Richard Pryor hosts this 1983 salute to 25 years of Motown magic featuring Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and other stars. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 5:30
3 Saturday 4pm
Eat to Live with Joel Fuhrman, MD.CC Learn how to lose weight and lower blood pressure and cholesterol without drugs. 6pm Il Volo Notte Magica.CC Join the superstar trio and guest Plácido Domingo for a magical night of music beneath the stars. 7:30 Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas.CC Lisa Lambe, Susan McFadden, Meav Ni Mhaolchatha, and Mairead Nesbitt perform holiday favorites with a Celtic twist. 9pm Poldark Season 2 On Masterpiece.CC The wars tempt Ross and Dwight. An enraged mob threatens George and Elizabeth. Caroline and Dwight have a fateful reunion. Ross and Demelza confront their demons. Part 9/9. 10pm Get Down Tonight – The Disco Explosion (My Music).CC Shake your groove thing with KC & the Sunshine Band, Chic, The Trammps, and more disco legends.
4 Sunday 4pm
6pm 8pm
Best of 50s Pop (My Music).CC Bring back happy memories with 1950s pop superstars Patti Page, The Four Lads, The McGuire Sisters, and other favorite artists. Motown 25 (My Music Presents).CC (R) See 12/2 at 9pm. Andre Rieu: Waltzing Forever.CC André Rieu leads a magical evening of enchanting music in a stunning medieval town square in the Netherlands.
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Great Performances.CC Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration. (R) See 12/2 at 7pm. 11:30 Smart Fats to Outsmart Aging with Dr Steven Masley.CC Dr. Masley presents lifestyle changes that can prevent and reverse disease caused by the Standard American Diet (SAD).
9:30
Antiques Roadshow.CC Austin. Part 3/3. Antiques Roadshow.CC Bismarck. Part 1/3. The Greeks.CC Cavemen to Kings. Uncover the first draft of Western civilization, which laid the groundwork for the revolution in human thought that was to come. Part 1/3. 10pm Chaplains.CC Part one profiles Chaplain Paul Hurley, a Catholic priest and Senior Chaplain in Afghanistan, Tyson Foods, the poultry company with over 100 chaplains on staff, and a Buddhist woman chaplain working in a men’s maximum security prison. Part 1/2. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
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6 Tuesday 7pm
A Christmas Carol: The Concert.CC Hear Charles Dickens’ classic adapted for orchestra with choir and soloists. 8:30 Christmas on the Danube.CC Cruise the majestic Danube in this holiday tour of stunning European landscapes and culture. 9pm Frontline.CC The Secret History of ISIS. Get the inside story of the creation of ISIS and learn how the U.S. missed the warning signs of the terror group’s rise. 10pm In Their Own Words.CC Jim Henson. Follow Henson’s career, from his TV work in the 1950s to Sesame Street and The Muppets Show to his sudden death in 1990. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
7 Wednesday
Nature.CC Love in the Animal Kingdom. Watch as animals dance, sing, flirt, and compete with everything they’ve got to find and secure a mate. 8pm Remember Pearl Harbor.CC Tom Selleck narrates this film chronicling the stories of veterans and citizens who witnessed Japan’s attack on the American Pacific Fleet on December 7, 1941. 9:30 Sands of War.CC This film recounts the forgotten story of the Desert Training Center, established in the Mojave Desert by General George Patton to prepare one million soldiers to fight in World War II. 10pm Globe Trekker.CC Mumbai City Guide. Zay Harding encounters a Bollywood artist and explores Dharavi, India’s largest slum made famous by the movie Slumdog Millionaire. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
8 Thursday 7pm 8pm
Antiques Roadshow.CC Austin. Part 3/3. (R) Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 3. The Crawleys head to a Scottish hunting lodge, while the downstairs staff stays behind at Downton Abbey. New romances flare up, and a crisis unfolds. Part 7/7.
Expressions. Tienne Rei. Experience the bold oil paintings of self-taught fantasy artist Tienne Rei Kollars of Herrin, Ill. 10pm Great Plains: America’s Lingering Wild. CC Long Hard Struggle. Follow Nebraska photographer Michael Forsberg as he examines the wildness that remains in the Great Plains. Part 1/2. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm 7:30 8pm
Washington Week.CC BBC Newsnight.CC Lang Lang’s New York Rhapsody: Live From Lincoln Center.CC Pianist Lang Lang performs a love letter to New York with music by Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Danny Elfman, Lou Reed, Alicia Keys, Don Henley, and more. 9:30 European Christmas Markets.CC The Kingston Trio sets the mood for this special showcasing the holiday magic of eight medieval and castle towns in Europe. 10pm Great Plains: America’s Lingering Wild. CC We Live with the Land. Photographer Michael Forsberg continues his exploration of the places and creatures of the Great Plains that survive after 150 years of settlement, and the people who work to preserve this fragile ecosystem. Part 2/2. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
10 Saturday 7pm
First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb.CC Hear an all-star cast perform classics by the Tony, Oscar, and Grammy-winning Broadway songwriters Kander & Ebb. 8pm Mr. Stink.CC Hugh Bonneville voices the title character of Mr. Stink, a homeless man befriended by a lonely 12-year-old girl. 9pm In Their Own Words.CC Queen Elizabeth II. Follow Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life, from her youth to her father’s coronation as King George VI, her sudden ascension to the throne, and her six-decade reign. 10pm Austin City Limits.CC Ryan Adams; Shakey Graves. 11pm Lost River Sessions.CC J.D. Wilkes; Eddie & Alonzo Pennington. 11:30 Bluegrass Underground.CC St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
11 Sunday 5pm 5:30
6pm 7pm
Scholastic Hi-Q. Woodlawn vs. Fairfield. Expressions. Rob Millard-Mendez; Kristin Nowlin. Meet sculptor Rob MillardMendez, an associate professor of Art at the University of Evansville, and artist Kristin Powers Nowlin, formerly of Cape Girardeau, Mo. and now an artist in residence in Lawrence, Kans. Great British Baking Show 2.CC Pastry. The five remaining bakers create suet puddings, religieuses, and puffed pastries. Part 7/10. The Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece Special.CC Enter the world of authentic Edwardian etiquette with Alastair Bruce, historical advisor to the blockbuster Downton Abbey series.
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December Primetime Listings | WSIU HD Great Performances.CC The Hollow Crown– The War of the Roses: Henry VI, Part I. England is in crisis. War rages and divisions within the English court threaten the crown. Tom Sturridge, Sophie Okonedo, and Hugh Bonneville star. Part 1/3. 10pm Speakeasy.CC Robbie Robertson; Warren Zanes. 11pm Live from the Dennison Lodge.CC Beppe Gambetta.
8pm
12 Monday
Antiques Roadshow.CC Bismarck. Part 2/3. Antiques Roadshow.CC Bismarck. Part 3/3. The Greeks.CC The Good Strife. Watch as the rising civilization and all that it promises faces its gravest tests. Part 2/3. 10pm Chaplains.CC Chaplains continues with a profile of the team traveling with NASCAR, chaplains who serve in Congress, a Rabbi-chaplain working in a Hollywood retirement home, and a Muslim chaplain in the Detroit Police Department. Part 2/2. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm 8pm 9pm
13 Tuesday 7pm
Storm of the Century: The Blizzard of ‘49. CC This documentary tells the story of the worst series of storms in Wyoming’s history. But for all the tragedy and loss, suffering and death, there was also hope and heroism, unselfish sacrifice, and generosity. 8pm Lincoln Academy of Illinois: Lincoln Laureates Convocation 2016.CC Meet six prominent Illinoisans who received the Order of Lincoln Medallion, the state’s highest honor. See article on page three. 9pm Frontline.CC From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians. Chart the epic rise of Christianity, from the life of Jesus to the period that followed his death. Part 1/2. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
14 Wednesday
Nature.CC Legendary White Stallions. Lipizzaner stallions are bred for their courage, strength, and character, but they are also gentle, sensitive, and exceptionally responsive to praise. This film focuses on the bond that develops between these remarkable horses and their caregivers. 8pm NOVA.CC Mystery of a Masterpiece. Cutting-edge imaging analysis ties a recently discovered portrait of a young woman in Renaissance dress to master painter, Leonardo da Vinci. 9pm Secrets of the Dead.CC Van Gogh’s Ear. The moment when Vincent van Gogh cut his own ear defines his turbulent life and art. But what did he really do on the night of December 23, 1888, in the French town of Arles? 10pm Globe Trekker.CC North East England. Judith Jones travels to Yorkshire, Northumberland, and the Farne Islands. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
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15 Thursday
Antiques Roadshow.CC Bismarck. Part 2/3. (R) Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 4. Six months after Matthew’s death, family and servants try to cure Mary and Isobel of their deep depression. Part 1/8. 10pm Expressions. Michael Crouse; Marie Bukowski. Meet Michael Crouse, a printmaker who promotes sustainability in his work, and SIU School of Art & Design director Marie Bukowski who uses math symbols in her printmaking. 10:30 Arts In Context.CC Passing It Forward. Learn about the Tapestry Dance Company’s efforts to honor and advance the great tradition of tap dance. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm 8pm
16 Friday 7pm 7:30 8pm
Washington Week.CC BBC Newsnight.CC Joshua Bell’s Seasons of Cuba: Live From Lincoln Center.CC World-famous violinist Joshua Bell performs with American and Cuban musicians, building a bridge between cultures and artistry. 9pm Lidia Celebrates America.CC Holiday for Heroes. Enjoy an unforgettable holiday special celebrating our nation’s veterans. 10pm Christmas In Norway with the St. Olaf Choir.CC This joyful concert features the St. Olaf Choir of Northfield, Minn. and Jentekor, the girl choir of Nidaros. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
17 Saturday
Great Performances.CC The Hollow Crown– The War of the Roses: Henry VI, Part I. Part 1/3. (R) See 12/11 at 8pm. 9pm Christmas at Belmont.CC Kathy Mattea is joined by student musicians, the Belmont School of Music faculty, and the Nashville Children’s Choir in this holiday special. 10pm Austin City Limits.CC Sleater-Kinney; Heartless Bastard. 11pm alt.news 26:46.CC Details unavailable. 11:30 Bluegrass Underground.CC Jason & The Scorchers. 7pm
18 Sunday 5pm 5:30
6pm
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Scholastic Hi-Q. Frankfort vs. Mascoutah. Expressions. Alicia Chavira-Prado & Bilan Liao. Alicia Chavira-Prado’s paintings reflect the value of cultural change and continuity. Bilan Liao is a contemporary artist from China whose paintings span five generations of her family’s history. Great British Baking Show 2.CC Quarterfinal. The five remaining bakers are tested on unconventional flours and unusual desserts. Part 8/10. Christmas Invitation from Pacific Lutheran University.CC Ring in the holiday season with the world premiere of criticallyacclaimed composer J.A.C. Redford’s “A Christmas Invitation.”
Great Performances.CC The Hollow Crown– The War of the Roses: Henry VI, Part II. Edward IV’s youngest brother Richard has his eyes on the crown. Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Sturridge, Sophie Okonedo, and Keeley Hawes star. Part 2/3. 10:30 Christmas on the Danube.CC (R) See 12/6 at 8:30pm. 11pm Live from the Dennison Lodge.CC Dana Cooper. 8pm
19 Monday
Antiques Roadshow.CC The Best of 20. Revisit favorite appraisals from all 20 seasons, including a Tang Dynasty marble lion. 8pm Sounds of the Season in Southern Illinois 2016. The 27th annual Sounds of the Season, a joint production of WSIL-TV 3 and WSIU, will showcase over 30 area choirs. 9pm The Greeks.CC Chasing Greatness. Ancient Greece’s legacy is invoked in Athens and in the U.S. Supreme Court. Part 3/3. 10pm The American St. Nick.CC This program tells the story of the 28th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army who organized a holiday party for the war-weary people of Wiltz, Luxembourg during World War II. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
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20 Tuesday 7pm
The White House: Inside Story.CC From the Oval Office to the family dining room, through crises and world wars, the 200year story of the White House is the story of America itself. 9pm Frontline.CC From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians. Follow the rise of Christianity from a small Jewish sect to an official religion of the Roman Empire. Part 2/2. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
21 Wednesday
Nature.CC Snow Chick. Enjoy the intimate and incredible journey of a tiny Emperor penguin chick from birth to the moment he begins a life on his own. 8pm NOVA.CC Secrets of Noah’s Ark. A 3,700-year-old inscribed clay tablet reveals a surprising new version of the Biblical flood story, complete with how-to instructions for assembling an ark. 9pm Secrets of the Dead.CC The Lost Gardens of Babylon. See what the spectacular Hanging Gardens of Babylon looked like and learn how they were constructed. 10pm Globe Trekker.CC Central Japan. Megan McCormick visits Fushimi Inari Shinto Shrine, the Toji Buddhist Temple, and the island of Sado. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
22 Thursday 7pm 8pm
Antiques Roadshow.CC The Best of 20. (R) See 12/19 at 7pm. Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 4. The fates of several characters converge at a glittering house party. Part 2/8.
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December Primetime Listings | WSIU HD Expressions.CC Nathan Pierce. Abstract sculptor Nathan Pierce creates large public installations using structural steel. 9:30 Arts in Context.CC The House of Songs. American Troy Campbell brings together a group of songwriters from around the world to bridge cultures and spark creativity. 10pm St. Thomas Christmas: Jubilant Light 2015. CC The University of St. Thomas hosts a festive concert in downtown Minneapolis. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 9pm
23 Friday 7pm 7:30 8pm
Washington Week.CC BBC Newsnight.CC Shakespeare Live! From the Royal Shakespeare Company.CC The Royal Shakespeare Company salutes the Bard on the 400th anniversary of his death. 10pm Little Egypt Live: Ivas John Blue Christmas 2016.CC Ivas John is joined by The Swamp Tigers, The Gordons, and others in this holiday concert from Shryock Auditorium. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
24 Saturday 4pm
Christmas with the Duttons.CC The Branson, Mo. family act present a variety of holiday music featuring everything from Celtic fiddles to beautiful orchestrations. 5pm Little Egypt Live: Ivas John Blue Christmas 2016.CC (R) See 12/23 at 10pm. 6pm Sounds of the Season in Southern Illinois 2016. (R) See 12/19 at 8pm. 7pm Great Performances.CC The Hollow Crown– The War of the Roses: Henry VI, Part II. Part 2/3. (R) See 12/18 at 8pm. 9:30 European Christmas Markets.CC (R) See 12/9 at 9:30pm. 10pm Jordan Smith’s ‘Tis The Season.CC Jordan Smith, season nine winner of NBC’s The Voice, performs music from his new Christmas album ‘Tis the Season. 11pm Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops.CC The Boston Pops and Tanglewood Festival Chorus perform favorite holiday classics.
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First Silent Night.CC Actor Simon Callow travels to Austria to learn the story of the world’s favorite carol, “Silent Night.” Scholastic Hi-Q. Breese Central vs. Centralia. Expressions. Tienne Rei. (R) See 12/8 at 9:30pm. Vicious.CC Holiday Special. Freddie (Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi) host an eventful holiday soirée. Call the Midwife Holiday Special.CC The Nonnatus House family travels to South Africa after they receive an SOS call from a mission hospital. Great Performances.CC The Hollow Crown– The War of the Roses: Richard III. In his quest for the crown, Richard plans the murder of his brother, George. Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, and Phoebe Fox star. Part 3/3.
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10:30 Becoming An Artist.CC Enjoy an inspiring tribute to the power of mentoring and its vital role in our artistic heritage. 11pm Live from the Dennison Lodge.CC Donna Hughes.
26 Monday
Antiques Roadshow.CC Birmingham. Part 1/3. Independent Lens.CC Meet the Patels. See article on page four. alt.news 26:46.CC Details unavailable. (R) To Catch A Comet.CC Watch an orbiter land on a comet as it zooms around the sun. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm 8pm 9:30 10pm
27 Tuesday 7pm
Eero Saarinen: American Masters. CC Explore the life of Finnish-American modernist architectural giant Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) whose visionary buildings include the St. Louis Gateway Arch. 8pm Frontline.CC Exodus. Hear first-person stories of refugees and migrants fleeing war and persecution for Europe. 10pm Theodore Roosevelt: A Cowboy’s Ride to the White House.CC Learn how a ranch in the Badlands of Dakota helped prepare Theodore Roosevelt for the Presidency. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
28 Wednesday
Nature.CC Cold Warriors: Wolves and Buffalo. Witness the life-and-death relationship of wolves and buffalo in Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park. 8pm NOVA.CC Building Pharaoh’s Chariot. Follow a team of experts as they construct two replicas of Egyptian royal chariots. 9pm Egypt’s Treasure Guardians.CC Meet a select group of individuals determined to safeguard Egypt’s tourist heritage. 10pm Globe Trekker.CC Food Hour: Deep South USA. On the menu: Cajun and Creole cuisine in New Orleans and Memphis barbecue. 1pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
29 Thursday
Antiques Roadshow.CC Birmingham. Part 1/3. (R) Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 4. Mary, Edith, Tom, and Anna each struggle with a dilemma. Part 3/8. 9pm Expressions. Josh Gates; Steven Martin. Metalsmith Josh Gates creates exquisite designs, jewelry, and sculptures. Steven Martin creates functional wood boxes. 9:30 Arts In Context.CC Shakespeare on the Farm. Under the starlit, intimate setting of Rain Lily Farm, En Route Productions presents Shakespeare on the Farm. 10pm In Their Own Words.CC Muhammad Ali. Follow boxer Muhammad Ali’s rise from a gym in Louisville to international fame. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm 8pm
30 Friday 7pm 7:30
Washington Week.CC BBC Newsnight.CC
REVISED PBS KIDS SCHEDULE Weekdays 6:30 7am 7:30 8am 8:30 9am 9:30 10am 10:30 11am 11:30 12pm 1pm 1:30 2pm 2:30 3pm 3:30 4pm 4:30
Splash Ready, Jet, Go! Nature Cat Curious George Daniel Tiger Daniel Tiger Splash and Bubbles (NEW) Sesame Street Dinosaur Train Peg + Cat Super WHY! Thomas & Friends Adult How-To Programs Splash and Bubbles (NEW) Curious George Nature Cat Bubbles Ready, Jet, Go! Odd Squad Odd Squad Wild Kratts Arthur
5am 5:30 6am 6:30 7am 7:30 8am 8:30
Thomas & Friends Bob the Builder The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! Daniel Tiger Splash and Bubbles (NEW) Curious George Nature Cat Ready, Jet, Go!
5am 5:30 6am 6:30 7am 7:30 8am 8:30 9am
Sid the Science Kid Dinosaur Train Sesame Street Daniel Tiger Splash and Bubbles (NEW) Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! Nature Cat Ready, Jet, Go! Biz Kid$
Saturday
Sunday
Sherlock On Masterpiece.CC Abominable Bride. Holmes and Watson travel back to Victorian London to solve a ghost mystery. 10pm The Caged Bird: The Life and Music of Florence B. Price.CC In 1933, Florence B. Price made history as the first African American woman to have her music performed by a major symphony orchestra when the Chicago Symphony premiered her “Symphony in E Minor” at the World’s Fair. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 8pm
31 Saturday 4:30
Eat Fat Get Thin with Dr. Mark Hyman.CC Dr. Mark Hyman explains how eating fat can help promote weight loss. 6:30 Fast Metabolism Revolution with Haylie Pomroy.CC Learn how to revolutionize your health by eating more food, not less. 8pm BrainFit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD and Tana Amen, RN.CC Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen and his wife, Tana, an RN, share how to ignite your energy and focus. 10pm The Forever Wisdom of Dr. Wayne Dyer.CC Celebrate the iconic thinker’s most beloved stories and wisdom teachings.
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