December 2015
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December 2015
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R.J. Robertson, Jr., President, Murphysboro; Andrew Staff, Vice-President, Carbondale; Martha Cropper, Secretary, Murphysboro; Mary Ann Kellerman, Cape Girardeau, MO; Carol Burns, Kristin Gregory, Robin Haller, Candis Isberner, Barbara Lesar, Sumera Mahkdoom, Scott McClatchey, Greg Petrowich (Ex-officio), Rebecca Pirmann, Emil Spees, Marleigh Stewart, Susan Tulis, Carbondale; Niki Alvarado, Kristina Benson, Du Quoin; Mike Ruiz, Herrin; Tom Britton, Jean Pulliam, Makanda; Andrea Brown, Marion; Lane Hudgins, Susie Phillips, Murphysboro.
Out of Uncertainty Comes Sustainability UpFront WIth Greg Petrowich
Executive Director, WSIU Public Broadcasting greg.petrowich@wsiu.org
In July I wrote suggesting we were “Through the Looking-Glass” on a “Long Strange Trip” regarding our finances and the State of Illinois budget process. Needless to say, I did not imagine we’d be in the same place, with no budget and no sign of one, headed into November. Non-profit agencies operate in a world of uncertainty. Often it is the very reason we are founded. Public broadcasting came about to help insure there would always be a place for the thoughtful exchange of ideas and to provide public access to the arts and culture that inspire us all.
When we plan for uncertainty, however, it’s hard to imagine the state of Illinois being central to the uncertainty that clouds everything. Already this year we’ve endured a $97,000 reduction in funds from SIUC based largely on the absence
of its state appropriation. We’re waiting hopefully for an annual operating award of $150,000 from the Illinois Arts Council that seems less and less likely each day the budget impasse continues. Meanwhile, we continue to hear from supporters who stand with WSIU as the last hope for independent journalism…a place where they are not bombarded with yelling and screaming along with endless commercials. The number one question they ask is: “What can we do to help insure the future of WSIU?” Here’s what I tell them: “New. More. Forever.” [NEW] For those who haven’t made a gift to WSIU in the past year, I ask them to do so today. [MORE] For those who are already regular supporters of WSIU, I ask them to consider increasing their annual giving by at least 10% this year. [FOREVER] For all regular supporters of WSIU, I ask them to switch to an ongoing sustaining membership today.
Eventually, we know there will be a budget for the state of Illinois, and we hope it maintains the commitments that have been established for public broadcasting throughout the years. No matter what
happens, though, we will continue to depend on our audience as our most reliable source for support.
As always, we thank you for your generous support of WSIU and look forward to continuing to serve you for many years to come.
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Photo: Nick Briggs/Carnival Film & Television Limited 2015 for MASTERPIECE
August Highlights December Highlights
WSIU RADIO
12/18, 7:44am & 4:44pm
WSIU MAIN / HD
12/18, 7:30pm & 12/20, 1:30pm
pbs.org/downton #DowntonPBS
MASTERPIECE: DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 6 PREMIERE « SUN, JAN 3, 2016, 8PM
You’re Invited to a Special Preview Event
Bring a friend and join us at our WSIU screening parties to celebrate the upcoming sixth and final season of the Emmy-award winning series DOWNTON ABBEY on MASTERPIECE! Come dressed in 1920s-era costume (optional) and enjoy a reception, door prizes, and a one-hour preview of the first episode of season six. Please RSVP at (618) 453-6122, rsvp@wsiu.org, or wsiu.org/ downtonabbey. For DVDs and more Downton Abbey items, visit shopPBS.org. SAT, DEC 5
Olney Central College, Olney IL. Reception 1pm « Screening 2pm. [Event Sponsored by Richland Memorial Hospital.]
SAT, DEC 5
SEMO River Campus, Glenn Convocation Center, Cape Girardeau MO. Reception 3pm « Screening 4pm.
1-3PM 3-5PM
Host Jak Tichenor. Photo: R. Ballard.
The Year in Review
A battle of wills between Republican Governor Bruce Rauner and the Democratic legislative majorities saw Illinois go months without a state budget in place for fiscal year 2016. On a special edition of ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS, series host Jak Tichenor talks with lawmakers and veteran Statehouse observers about the complex web of issues and personalities that led to the budget crisis and how it may impact the state for many years to come.
Local Students Contribute Art to Prix Jeunesse International Art Contest
including Candace Campanella, Du Quoin Middle School; Tina Carpenter, Boys & Girls Club of Carbondale; Christine Mattingly, Unity Point School in Carbondale; and Kristi Smith, Eldorado Elementary School.
SUN, DEC 6 Murphysboro Event Center & Liberty Theater, Murphysboro
4-6PM
IL. Reception 4pm « Screening 5pm.
Upcoming Broadcasts on WSIU-TV SALUTE TO DOWNTON ABBEY Sun, Nov 29, 8 & 9:30pm (repeats 12/6, 7pm; 12/18, 9:30pm; 12/26, 10:30pm; 12/31, 9pm) MASTERPIECE: DOWNTON ABBEY, SEASON 5 ENCORE PRESENTATION Parts 1-2: Sat, Dec 12, 8pm • Parts 3-6: Sun, Dec 13, 6pm (repeats
National Sponsors
12/19, 8pm) • Parts 7-8, Sun, Dec 20, 8pm (repeats 12/26, 8pm) • Part 9: Sun, Dec 27, 8pm (repeats 1/2, 8pm) THE MANNERS OF DOWNTON ABBEY • Sun, Dec 27, 7 & 11pm SECRETS OF HIGHCLERE CASTLE Sun, Dec 27, 10pm
WSIU WORLD
12/19, 5:30pm & 12/20, 4pm
More than 100 local children from ages six to sixteen created amazing artwork on the theme, “What It Means To Be Me” for submission to the PRIX JEUNESSE INTERNATIONAL ART CONTEST in Munich, Germany. WSIU and the SIU College of Mass Communication and Media Arts hosted the local contest in partnership with area schools and youth groups. WSIU is grateful to the instructors and program leaders who supported this art contest,
Local Winners Ja’Nae Roberts, 6 “I drew myself. I made a big face, little eyeballs, purple nose. I am happy. I feel good about me.” Gabriel Demmin, 7 “Me leaning against a tree fishing with my dog, Copper. This is what I like to do.” Katilyn Simmons, 13 “An abstract portrait of myself. When you first meet a person, they may act or speak differently as opposed to when you get to know them.”
Contest Sponsored by WSIU-TV, Prix Jeunesse International, and the Local Events & Masterpiece featuring Downton Abbey on WSIU-TV sponsored by
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December Highlights
9pm • Christmas at Belmont 10pm • The Night Before Christmas Carol
Thursday, December 24
7pm • Little Egypt Live: Ivas John Blue Christmas (12/26, 5pm) 9pm • Sounds of the Season in Southern Illinois 2015 (12/25, 12pm)
Friday, December 25
12pm • Sounds of the Season in Southern Illinois 2015 8pm • Call the Midwife Holiday Special (12/27, 5:30pm) 9:30pm • Vicious Holiday Special
Thursday, December 31
7pm • Live from Lincoln Center: New Year’s Eve: La Vie Parisienne
PBS KIDS Holiday Family Fun
WEEKDAYS 6:30AM-5PM WEEKENDS 5-9AM
Celebrate the Season
WSIU-TV Holiday Specials
Tuesday, December 8
7pm • Libera: Angels Sing Christmas in Ireland
Friday, December 11
8pm • National Christmas Tree Lighting (12/19, 5pm) 9pm • Craft in America: Celebration (12/12, 5pm) 10pm • Lidia Celebrates America: Home for the Holidays (12/13, 11pm; 12/19, 10:30pm)
Sunday, December 20
3pm • Getting to the Nutcracker 4pm • St. Thomas Christmas: Jubilant Light 2015 10:30pm • A Christmas Carol: The Concert
Monday, December 21
8pm • Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Santino Fontana & the Sesame Street Muppets (12/24, 10pm)
WSIU Radio Specials Tuesday, December 1
8pm • Acoustic Nature Hour Christmas
Thursday, December 3 8pm • Advent Voices
Tuesday, December 8
8pm • Candles Burning Brightly
Thursday, December 10
8pm • Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Tuesday, December 15 8pm • Welcome Christmas
Thursday, December 17 8pm • St. Olaf Christmas Festival
Friday, December 18
8pm • Caroling With the Singers (start time tentative)
Tuesday, December 22
8pm • A Chanticleer Christmas 9pm • Acoustic Nature Hour Christmas
Thursday, December 24
9am • Festival of Lessons & Carols
Thursday, December 24 8pm • Hollywood Holiday 9pm • A Festival of Lessons & Carols
Friday, December 25
9am • Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir 10am • A Chanticleer Christmas 11am • Welcome Christmas
Dinosaur Train: Trains, Submarines & Zeppelins • 12/7 & 12/17, 10am; 12/27, 5:30am Super Why! The Nutcracker • 12/5, 7am; 12/10 & 12/21, 11am Super Why! Judith’s Happy Chanukah • 12/7 & 12/9, 11am Super Why! ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas • 12/14 & 12/24, 11am; 12/26, 8am; 12/27, 6:30am Arthur’s Perfect Christmas • 12/24, 3pm; 12/25, 2pm PEG + CAT + Holidays • 12/7 & 12/25, 9am; 12/24, 9:30am Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas • 12/7, 7:30am & 1pm; 12/12 & 12/20, 7am; 12/24 & 12/25, 7am & 2pm The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About Christmas! • 12/8, 12/16 & 12/24, 1pm; 12/25, 8am & 3pm
12/7, 4pm; 12/18, 6:30am & 4pm; 12/20, 8:30am; 12/29, 8:30am; 12/24-25, 6am & 4pm Thomas & Friends: Coming Home For Christmas • 12/1, 11:30am | Winter Delights • 12/7 & 12/18, 11:30am; 12/12, 6am Prima Princessa Presents The Nutcracker • 12/25, 10am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Snowflake Day • 12/8, 8am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Daniel’s Winter Adventure/ Neighborhood Nutcracker • 12/7 & 12/24, 8:30am; 12/21, 8am; 12/26, 6:30am
Christmas Special
ACOUSTIC NATURE HOUR TUE, DEC 1
8-9PM
TUE, DEC 22
9-10PM
Feeling frantic this season? Let the sounds of holiday music played on the acoustic guitar soothe you in this WSIU Radio special from Kevin Boucher! You’ll also enjoy seasonal poetry by Emily Rose Cole and explore the magic of nature this time of year with Laraine Wright of the SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AUDUBON SOCIETY and John Wallace of the SHAWNEE CHAPTER of the ILLINOIS AUDUBON SOCIETY.
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December Primetime Listings | WSIU HD 1 Tuesday 7pm
Classical Rewind (My Music).CC Travel the centuries with delightful visual interpretations of the works of Bach, Beethoven, and other masters. 8:30 30 Days to a Younger Heart with Dr. Steven Masley, MD.CC Masley explains the dangers of Metabolic Syndrome and shares five groups of heart-healing foods. 10pm Easy Yoga: The Secret to Strength and Balance with Peggy Cappy.CC Learn how yoga can reduce joint and muscular aches caused by arthritis, injury, or inactivity. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
2 Wednesday 7pm
The Best of the 60s (My Music Archives). CC Enjoy original hit songs featured in My Generation: The 60s, The British Beat, Motown, and 60s Pop, Rock & Soul. 9pm Healing ADD with Dr. Daniel Amen, MD & Tana Amen, RN.CC Hear the myths and truths about ADD and learn natural ways to treat the condition. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
3 Thursday 7pm
Victor Borge’s Timeless Comedy!CC Host Itzhak Perlman presents Borge’s funniest and most memorable skits. 8:30 The Power of Purpose.CC Discover the key to happiness and fulfillment by finding and acting upon your life’s purpose. 10pm Transatlantic Sessions.CC Sam Bush, Béla Fleck, Alison Krauss, James Taylor, and other artists perform Americana and Celtic folk favorites in the Scottish highlands. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
4 Friday 7pm 7:30 9:30
Washington Week with Gwen Ifill.CC BBC Newsnight.CC JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Secret.CC Health expert JJ Virgin explains how sugar triggers inflammation, metabolic disorders, and chronic illness. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
5 Saturday 4:30
Moments to Remember: My Music.CC Enjoy performances by Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Patti Page and other musical stars of the 1950s and early ‘60s. 7pm Carpenters: Close to You (My Music Presents).CC Trace Karen and Richard Carpenter’s career through the eyes of Richard and the group’s friends in the music business. 8:30 The Best of the 60s (My Music Archives). CC (R) See 12/2 at 7pm. 10:30 Healing ADD with Dr. Daniel Amen, MD & Tana Amen, RN.CC (R) See 12/2 at 9pm.
6 Sunday 5:30
Great Performances.CC Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages. Celebrate the sound of the tenor who extended his presence beyond Italian opera, including duets with Bono, Sting, and Eric Clapton.
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7pm
Salute to Downton Abbey.CC Hugh Bonneville recalls the high points of Downton Abbey’s storyline and characters, and previews the sixth and final season. 8:30 Celtic Woman: Destiny.CC Ireland’s famed singing group performs fresh arrangements of their best songs. 10:30 John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music).CC John Sebastian, lead singer of The Lovin’ Spoonful, hosts this program showcasing on popular folk singers and songwriters of the 1950s and ‘60s.
7 Monday 7pm
Carpenters: Close to You (My Music Presents).CC (R) See 12/5 at 7pm. 8:30 Moments to Remember: My Music.CC (R) See 12/5 at 4:30pm. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
8 Tuesday 7pm
Libera: Angels Sing Christmas in Ireland. CC The acclaimed boys choir Libera performs Christmas songs at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh, Ireland. 8:30 Transatlantic Sessions.CC (R) See 12/3 at 10pm. 9:30 BrainChange with David Perlmutter, MD.CC Neurologist David Perlmutter reveals the truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
9 Wednesday 7pm
Aging Backwards with Miranda EsmondeWhite.CC Dancer Miranda EsmondeWhite demonstrates how to stretch and strengthen your way to ageless health. 8pm Carpenters: Close to You (My Music Presents).CC (R) See 12/5 at 7pm. 9:30 He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley.CC Elvis Presley’s passion for and devotion to gospel music is revealed through vintage photos, interviews, and performance footage. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
10 Thursday
Antiques Roadshow.CC Junk in the Trunk 4. New appraisals from the 2014 season include a pair of Italian carved door panels, ca. 1550. Part 1/2. 8pm Masterpiece Mystery!CC Grantchester. A shocking murder reveals the depths of homophobia in Cambridge. Part 4/6. 9pm Expressions.CC Harris Deller. Meet ceramic artist Harris Deller, professor emeritus in the SIU School of Art and Design. 9:30 WSIU InFocus.CC Marguerite Mariama Moore; Shop Local. Hear the story of SIU alumna and dancer Marguerite Mariama Moore and take a closer look at how shopping locally benefits the community. 10pm Royal Paintbox.CC His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales offers insights into paintings by members of the British Royal Family through the centuries. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
11 Friday 7pm 7:30 8pm
Washington Week with Gwen Ifill.CC BBC Newsnight.CC National Christmas Tree Lighting.CC Crosby, Stills & Nash join President Obama and the First Lady for the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree. 9pm Craft In America.CC Celebration. Explore the role craft plays in holiday customs. 10pm Lidia Celebrates America.CC Home for the Holidays. Chef Lidia Bastianich celebrates the holiday traditions of her native Italy and those of guests Christopher Walken, Rita Moreno, Carlo Ponti, Jr., Ann Curry, Marcus Samuelsson, and Padma Lakshmi. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
12 Saturday
Craft In America.CC Celebration. (R) See 12/11 at 9pm. 6pm Masterpiece Mystery!CC Grantchester. Part 4/6. (R) See 12/10 at 8pm. 7pm Father Brown.CC The Standing Stones. A death at the stone circle of a polio-stricken village leads Father Brown to conclude that dark forces are at work. Part 12/15. 8pm Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. A working-class prime minister is elected and old attitudes start to change. Baxter tells all, and Edith plays with fire. Part 1/9. 9:30 Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Sarah tutors Daisy. An art historian arrives. Anna makes a difficult purchase. Part 2/9. 10:30 Austin City Limits.CC Emeli Sande; Michael Kiwanuka. 11:30 Bluegrass Underground.CC Chatham County Line. 5pm
13 Sunday
Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Cumberland vs. Edwards County. 5:30 Expressions.CC Harris Deller. (R) See 12/10 at 9pm. 6pm Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Mary and Lord Gillingham put their love to the test. Bates faces a trial. Cora’s new friendship worries Robert. Part 3/9. 7pm Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Lord Merton delivers a bombshell to Isobel, and Mary does likewise to Tony. Police suspicions deepen in an unexplained death. Part 4/9. 8pm Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Rose makes a handsome new acquaintance. Edith’s link to Marigold draws attention. Bricker and Robert lose control. Part 5/9. 9pm Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. An ancient spark flares in Violet’s heart. While police deepen their probe, Bates tells Anna the truth. Part 6/9. 10pm Chef’s Life Holiday Special.CC Chef Vivian Howard serves up the best of Southern and Chanukah holiday traditions. 11pm Lidia Celebrates America.CC Home for the Holidays. (R) See 12/11 at 10pm. 5pm
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December Primetime Listings | WSIU HD 14 Monday
Antiques Roadshow.CC Junk in the Trunk 4. Roadshow’s bigger-than-ever 2014 season includes a German violin with a Sartory bow. Part 2/2. 8pm Antiques Roadshow.CC Finders Keepers. Among the treasures highlighted is a collection of Cole Porter and Monty Woolley letters saved from the trash. 9pm Independent Lens.CC Muscle Shoals. Find out how Muscle Shoals, Alabama became a hotbed of musical creativity. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
15 Tuesday
Prohibition.CC Nation of Drunkards. In the mid-1800s, alcohol abuse is tearing American families apart, causing citizens’ groups to push for Prohibition. Part 1/3. 9pm Frontline.CC League of Denial. Has the NFL covered up the long-term impact of brain injuries on its players? Part 1/2. 10pm Roadtrip Nation.CC Know Who You Are. Meet Roy Remer, a volunteer coordinator at the Zen Hospice Project. 10:30 Start Up.CC Red Or Oyster White? Travel to LaBelle Winery in New Hampshire and Matunuck Oyster Bar in Rhode Island. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
16 Wednesday
Nature.CC Honey Badgers: Masters of Mayhem. Travel to South Africa to meet one of the world’s most fearless animals. 8pm NOVA.CC Roman Catacomb Mystery. NOVA’s investigation of the Catacombs reveals new insights into the daily life and health of ancient Romans. 9pm Time Scanners.CC Colosseum. Laserscanning technology reveals engineering secrets behind ancient Rome’s Colosseum. 10pm Globe Trekker.CC Switzerland. Brianna observes cutting-edge scientific discoveries in Geneva and hikes Gemmi Pass. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
17 Thursday 7pm 8pm
9pm
9:30
Antiques Roadshow.CC Finders Keepers. (R) See 12/14 at 8pm. Masterpiece Mystery!CC Grantchester. Sidney (James Norton) and Geordie (Robson Green) happen upon a murder while on holiday in London. Part 5/6. Expressions.CC Randy Simmons; Paul Aho. Meet Associate Professor and artist Randy Simmons of the Paducah School of Art & Design and the school’s Dean, Paul Aho. WSIU InFocus.CC Fort de Chartres; Sen. David Luechtefeld. Travel to Fort de Chartres in Randolph County, Illinois for the 250th anniversary of the transfer of this French outpost to the British. Jak Tichenor talks with Sen. David Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) about the current budget impasse in Illinois and Luechtefeld’s acceptance of the Paul Simon Institute’s Ralph Dunn Public Service Award.
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10pm Tales from the Royal Bedchamber.CC Lucy Worsley reveals how the rise and fall of royals’ magnificent beds reflects the changing fortunes of the monarchy itself. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
18 Friday 7pm 7:30
Washington Week with Gwen Ifill.CC Illinois Lawmakers.CC 2015 Year in Review. See article on page 3. 8pm Live From Lincoln Center.CC Sinatra at 100 with the New York Philharmonic. Seth MacFarlane hosts a musical celebration of Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday. Sutton Foster and Sting are among the guests. 9:30 Salute to Downton Abbey.CC (R) See 12/6 at 7pm. 10pm Great Houses with Julian Fellowes.CC Burghley House. Downton Abbey creator visits the ancestral home of William Cecil, first Lord Burghley. Part 1/2. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
19 Saturday
National Christmas Tree Lighting.CC (R) See 12/11 at 8pm. 6pm Masterpiece Mystery!CC Grantchester. Part 5/6. (R) See 12/17 at 8pm. 7pm Father Brown.CC The Paradise of Thieves. When a dead man is found inside a locked bank vault, Father Brown must solve the mystery to save an innocent man. Part 13/15. 8pm Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Part 3/9. (R) See 12/13 at 6pm. 9pm Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Part 4/9. (R) See 12/13 at 7pm. 10pm Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Part 5/9. (R) See 12/13 at 8pm. 11pm Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Part 6/9. (R) See 12/13 at 9pm. 5pm
20 Sunday 3pm 4pm
5pm 5:30 6pm 7pm
8pm
9pm
Getting to the Nutcracker.CC Go behind the scenes of the Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker. St. Thomas Christmas: Jubilant Light 2015. CC The University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota hosts a festive concert celebrating Advent and Christmas. Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Carbondale vs. West Frankfort. Expressions.CC Randy Simmons and Paul Aho. (R) See 12/17 at 9pm. Great Houses with Julian Fellowes.CC Burghley House. Part 1/2. (R) See 12/18 at 10pm. Great Houses with Julian Fellowes.CC Goodwood House. Fellowes learns the shocking secrets of the ancestral home of the Dukes of Richmond. Part 2/2. Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Edith is found out. Mary finally shakes a suitor. Isobel and Lord Merton reveal their plans. Robert throws another guest out of the house. Part 7/9. Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Someone tries to derail Rose and Atticus’ happiness. Anna is in trouble. Part 8/9.
10:30 A Christmas Carol: The Concert.CC Enjoy the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge through glorious and irresistible new songs in this instant holiday classic.
21 Monday
Antiques Roadshow.CC Junk in the Trunk 2. Appraisals from Roadshow’s Season 16 tour include a Missouri Regiment Colt Pistol worth more than $22,000. 8pm Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Santino Fontana and the Sesame Street Muppets.CC Santino Fontana joins the Sesame Street Muppets and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra for an inspiring holiday concert. 9pm Christmas at Belmont.CC Kathy Mattea hosts this holiday concert at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. 10pm The Night Before Christmas Carol.CC Actor David zum Brunnen portrays Charles Dickens and seventeen familiar characters from A Christmas Carol. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
22 Tuesday
Prohibition.CC Nation of Scofflaws. In 1920, Prohibition goes into effect and millions of law-abiding Americans become lawbreakers overnight. Part 2/3. 9pm Frontline.CC League of Denial. Scientific evidence proves that football’s violent collisions are linked to long-term brain injuries. Part 2/2. 10pm Roadtrip Nation.CC It’s A Journey – Not A Destination. Meet NASA engineer Adam Steltzner and river guide Sherry Grathler. 10:30 Start Up.CC Reel in the Dust Bunnies. Sample the fresh seafood of Maine Coast Shellfish, then check out Michigan’s cleaning service Detroit Maid. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
23 Wednesday
Nature.CC Magic of the Snowy Owl. Take an intimate look at the snowy owl, a bird popularized by Harry Potter’s loyal companion Hedwig. 8pm NOVA.CC Building the Great Cathedrals. Carved from a hundred million pounds of stone, Gothic cathedrals are marvels of human achievement and artistry. NOVA uncovers how medieval builders reached such spectacular heights. 10pm Globe Trekker.CC Globe Trekker Special: Art Trails of the French Riviera. Kate Comer searches out the refuges of great artists like Cezanne, Renoir, Picasso, and Chagall. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
24 Thursday 7pm
Little Egypt Live.CC Ivas John Blue Christmas. Local blues talent Ivas John is joined by The Gordons, Robert Bowlin and Wil Maring, The Swamp Tigers, “Big Larry” Albritton, Kristin Gregory, and Shadi Frick in this holiday special filmed at SIU Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium.
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December Primetime Listings | WSIU HD Masterpiece Mystery!CC Grantchester. Sidney (James Norton) has to defy police to stop a killing spree while his romantic life falls apart. Part 6/6. 9pm Sounds of the Season In Southern Illinois 2015.CC Enjoy holiday music performed by choirs from across southern Illinois. Produced by WSIL-TV 3 and recorded in WSIU-TV’s studios. 10pm Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Santino Fontana and the Sesame Street Muppets.CC (R) See 12/21 at 8pm. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
8pm
25 Friday 7pm 7:30 8pm
Washington Week with Gwen Ifill.CC BBC Newsnight.CC Call the Midwife Holiday Special.CC It’s Christmas 1960. An unexpected surprise for a grieving mother brings the holiday magic home. 9:30 Vicious.CC Holiday Special. Freddie (Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi) host a hilarious holiday soirée at their flat. 10pm Great Houses with Julian Fellowes.CC Goodwood House. Part 2/2. (R) See 12/20 at 7pm. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC
26 Saturday
Little Egypt Live.CC Ivas John Blues Christmas Concert. (R) See 12/24 at 7pm. 6pm Masterpiece Mystery!CC Grantchester. Part 6/6. (R) See 12/24 at 8pm. 7pm Father Brown.CC The Deadly Seal. Father Brown is told, under the seal of confession, that Bishop Talbot will be assassinated the next day. Part 14/15. 8pm Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Part 7/9. (R) See 12/20 at 8pm. 9pm Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. Part 8/9. (R) See 12/20 at 9pm. 10:30 Salute to Downton Abbey.CC (R) See 12/6 at 7pm. 11pm alt.news 26:46.CC Best of the Midwest. This new episode digs deep to find the best of what the Midwest has to offer. 11:30 Bluegrass Underground.CC Quebe Sisters. 5pm
27 Sunday 3pm
5pm 5:30 7pm
8pm
How Sherlock Changed the World.CC Forensic scientists and crime historians reveal the astonishing impact Sherlock Holmes had on the development of reallife criminal investigation. Parts 1-2/2. Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Effingham vs. Hamilton County. Call the Midwife Holiday Special.CC (R) See 12/25 at 8pm. The Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece Special.CC Enter the world of Edwardian manners with Alastair Bruce, historical advisor to Downton Abbey. Masterpiece Classic.CC Downton Abbey 5. The Crawleys go to a shooting party at a castle in Northumberland and return to Downton for a joyful Christmas. Part 9/9.
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10pm Secrets of Highclere Castle.CC Learn the history of England’s 1,300-year-old Highclere Castle, the setting for Downton Abbey on Masterpiece. 11pm The Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece Special.CC (R) See tonight at 7pm.
28 Monday
Antiques Roadshow.CC Junk in the Trunk 3. Among the Season 17 treasures showcased is a Celtics sports collection that would turn any fan green with envy. 8pm Antiques Roadshow.CC Treasures on the Move. Among the treasures are Art Deco travel posters and a Lewis and Clark map. 9pm Independent Lens.CC East of Salinas. Meet José, a bright third grader, and his dedicated teacher, Oscar, both sons of migrant farm workers, in a moving story of immigration, childhood, and circumstance. 10pm Unlocking Sherlock.CC Find out how writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the hit Sherlock on Masterpiece. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
29 Tuesday
Prohibition.CC Nation of Hypocrites. Gangsters make huge profits and wreak havoc in cities across the country. After FDR’s election in 1932, Prohibition is repealed. Part 3/3. 9pm Frontline.CC Escaping ISIS. Hear gripping, first-hand accounts of women who escaped the brutal reign of ISIS. 10pm Roadtrip Nation.CC Rattle the Cage. The Roadtrippers meet a veterinarian at a chimpanzee sanctuary and an alligator wrestler; join a Zombie Fun Run in St. Louis; and meet a poi (fire) spinner. 10:30 Start Up.CC Coupon Cutter. Learn the business secrets of Detroit, Michigan’s Social Club Grooming Company and Buffalo, New York’s City Dining Cards. (R) 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
30 Wednesday
Classical Rewind (My Music).CC (R) See 12/1 at 7pm. 8:30 Carpenters: Close to You (My Music Presents).CC (R) See 12/5 at 7pm. 10pm Aging Backwards with Miranda EsmondeWhite.CC (R) See 12/9 at 7pm. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
31 Thursday
Live From Lincoln Center.CC New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: La Vie Parisienne. Ring in the new year with the New York Philharmonic and the sounds of Paris, featuring Alan Gilbert and Susan Graham with music by Ravel, Offenbach, and Saint-Saens. 9pm Salute to Downton Abbey.CC (R) See 12/6 at 7pm. 9:30 BrainChange with David Perlmutter, MD.CC (R) See 12/8 at 9:30pm. 11pm Charlie Rose.CC 7pm
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New Year... New Mobile App!
We are excited to be in the final phase of development for the WSIU MOBILE APP! This exciting new app for WSIU listeners and viewers is packed with features to make finding and sharing content even easier. Discover what’s on TV with the easy-to-use TV Schedule and set reminders via PUSH notification so you never miss your favorite programs again! If you’re a radio fan, you’ll love being able to see the top trending stories from WSIU Radio with just one click and will enjoy listening to podcasts on the go. The best part? It’s FREE! The WSIU Mobile App will be available in January 2016 and can be downloaded directly from the iTunes and Google Play stores. Are you mobile savvy? We’re looking for volunteers to beta-test the app! If you’re interested, send an email to Katrina Stackhouse, WSIU Digital Services Manager, at katrina.stackhouse@wsiu.org.
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