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Looking AheadT he holiday season is here. It’s a time when we cele-

brate traditions with family and friends but also when we take a moment to look back at our accomplishments.

This year we reflect on one of WGBH’s finest milestones: In December 2009, our friends at 99.5 WCRB joined the WGBH family (page 27). In the decade since, 99.5 WCRB Classical Radio Boston has grown as the region’s source for 24/7 classical music, with 50 performances annually of our beloved Boston Symphony Orchestra—that’s more broadcasts of a local orchestra than

any other station in the country. WCRB also features events in WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio, a state-of-the-art performance and recording facility that attracts world-class musicians and vocalists.

But the best is yet to come. “Our dedicated WCRB staff is working to expand our offerings online, provid-ing a listening experience for audiences that fits into their lives and connects them with more live, local

music,” says Anthony Rudel, 99.5 WCRB station manager. “WCRB on the air and online is a musical oasis to be enjoyed.”

And that oasis has something for everyone, from commuters seeking calm while driving in Boston traffic, to students finding focus while studying. And we regularly hear from them: “Every morning I listen to classical music before I go to school…” and “My mother was a classical pianist. As a child, I would sit under her grand piano and listen to Bach, Beethoven and Chopin. Now I listen to WCRB and relive those enchanting musical moments.”

From teachers to grandparents, those who have just discovered their love of classical music to those who have been devoted enthusiasts for years, WCRB accompanies all the moments of our lives and is creating new ways to share the rich history and tradition of great composers with the next generation.

Also celebrating its 10th anniversary is WGBH News, one of the fastest growing local news providers in Greater Boston. Our newsroom draws on the talent of multiplatform journalists working around the clock covering essential local news on 89.7 WGBH radio and streaming on wgbh.org. We expanded our presence in the community last year with the opening of our Dorchester Bureau (page 26).

As we begin 2020, we are focused on the exciting opportunities ahead, and we are grateful for your continued support that makes them possible.

Wishing you a happy holiday season and a peaceful new year.

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A Christmas Celtic SojournOne of the true highlights of New England’s holiday performance calendar, A Christmas Celtic Sojourn returns once again to Boston, Worcester, Rockport and Providence, Rhode Island. Now in its second decade, this annual concert created by WGBH’s Brian O’Donovan reflects the diverse

offerings of his weekly national radio program, A Celtic Sojourn, plus some of the best musicians, singers and dancers from the Celtic world on stage together in one of the region’s favorite holiday traditions. Use member code WGBHCCS19 for $5 off tickets, valid only for Boston, Worcester and Providence. Join the fun Wed, 12/11 to Sun, 12/22. Times and locations vary. Info: wgbh.org/events.

Stories from the Stage: Special OccasionsHolidays happen every year, but some-times the true gift is in the element of sur-prise. Join us on Thu, 12/5, 7–9pm in the WGBH Studios in Brighton to hear all about life’s special moments throughout the year. Tickets are $20. You must be at least 21 with a valid ID to attend this event. Info: wgbh.org/events.

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Lexington Symphony Presents: Holiday POPS!

Every year, Lexington Symphony’s Holiday POPS! program explores a different facet of the most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate musical traditions with family and friends, and experience the magic of the holidays. Join us in celebrating the season at Cary Hall on Fri, 12/6 and Sun, 12/8. Tickets are from $35 to $55. WGBH members get a $10 discount per ticket with promo code WGBH. Info: lexingtonsymphony.org.

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No Humbug HereIn this month of festivities, celebrate the holiday season with A Nature Carol, the brand-new one-hour special from Nature Cat! In the tradition of the Charles Dickens holiday classic A Christmas Carol, Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past (Daisy), Nature Present (Squeeks) and Nature Future (Hal) on Christmas Eve. See how they convince him to change his greedy, grumpy ways and become a kinder, gentler cat. Nature Cat: A Nature Carol Mon, 12/2 at 8am on WGBH 2

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Red AlertHe’s back and better than ever! Clifford the Big Red Dog is getting a reboot in this fun hourlong adventure. Follow the crimson canine and his pal Emily Elizabeth as they embark on exciting experiences and explore interesting places to play in this all-new special. Reacquaint yourself with the colorful characters of Birdwell Island, and discover what good friends are all about! Clifford the Big Red Dog SpecialMon, 12/9 at 10:30am on WGBH 2

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GREAT PERFORMANCES Discover the greatest composer you’ve never heard of: Domenico Scarlatti. Hired by the Queen of Spain as her personal music teach-er, he was the finest keyboard player in Europe. Scarlatti blended

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NATURE/OCTOPUS: MAKING CONTACTAn intelligent creature with proven problem-solving abilities, the octopus has evolved from a common cousin more than 500 million years ago. So what hap-pens when marine biologist David

Scheel invites an actual cephalopod into his home? This documentary follows Scheel and his teenage daughter as they develop a heartwarming relationship with their live-in octopus. Stream it now with WGBH Passport on WGBH.org and on the PBS App.

FINDING YOUR ROOTSFor more than a decade, Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has explored the ancestry of dozens of influential people, taking millions of viewers into the past to reveal the connections that

bind us all. Catch up on family histories from Melissa McCarthy and other celebrities with WGBH Passport on WGBH.org and on the PBS App before Season Six of Finding Your Roots kicks off in January.


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Il Volo: Ten YearsMade up of Gianluca Ginoble, Ignazio Boschetto and Piero Barone (left to right), Il Volo is an Italian oper-atic pop trio whose melodies delight fans around the world. The young singers gained an American following when their album Il Volo debuted on the Billboard Top 200 in April 2011. Set against the landscape of Italy’s ancient

city of Matera, this concert celebrates a decade of friendship and music. Watch them perform tracks from their new album Il Volo: Ten Years, including classics such as “People” by Barbra Streisand and “Arrivederci Roma” by Dean Martin. Mon, 12/2 at 7:30pm on WGBH 2

Great Performances: An Intimate Night with David FosterA prolific songwriter and producer honored with 16 Grammy Awards, David Foster is known throughout the world as a talented entertainer. In this musical special, he performs a variety of songs, including Celine Dion’s “The Power of Love,” Earth Wind and Fire’s “After the Love is Gone,” Whitney Houston’s “The Bodyguard,” Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration” and more. As an added bonus, he shares his fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the music, stars and memorable moments of his 40-year career at the top of the charts. Thu, 12/5 at 7:30pm on WGBH 2

Country Music: Live at the RymanShot live in March at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, this all-star concert is hosted by acclaimed film-maker Ken Burns and features many of the artists who appear in his eight-part documentary Country Music, which debuted on WGBH in September. Those performing on stage include Rosanne

Cash, Vince Gill, Holly Williams, Dwight Yoakam and many more. Revel in some of the biggest names in country music as they share their love for story-telling at a venue considered sacred ground for many of the genre’s greats.Fri, 12/6 at 7:30pm on WGBH 2

Hodgsons now in circulation are not quite what they seem.9pm 44 The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco Fog of War When a Russian diplomat dies in Iris’s arms, the FBI sweeps in to control the story and rule the death accidental.

Iris is forced to get involved to protect her family.10pm 44 Vera Young Gods A group of students on a weekend retreat bear witness to a man being set on fire who falls from a cliff and drowns in the river below.

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Aretha Franklin RememberedA year after her passing, the legendary Queen of Soul is featured in this moving trib-ute. From her youthful days singing gospel in a Detroit church, Aretha Franklin was destined for a life filled with music. Over her illustrious career, she earned an impressive 18 Grammy Awards for recording excellence in addition to being the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This inspiring production features specially selected performances from the best of her appearances—many of which have never been seen in America.Sat, 12/7 at 7pm on WGBH 2

Pete Seeger Tribute ConcertThis historic concert showcases the music of American folk singer and social activist Pete Seeger, a regular on nationwide radio in the 1940s and a member of the Weavers in the early 1950s. Witness renowned musicians performing some of his most beloved songs to commemorate what would have been his 100th birthday on May 3, 2019. Filmed before a sold-out crowd at Symphony Space in New York, this lively tribute to Seeger was hosted by Bob Sherman and features per-formers such Tom Paxton, Holly Near, David Amram, The Chapin Sisters and many more.

A Classic ChristmasThere’s nothing more heartwarming than the familiar songs of the holiday season. This musical special features old-fashioned melodies celebrated through the generations and sung by popular artists, including Nat King Cole,

Perry Como, Judy Garland, The Carpenters, Rosemary Clooney, Gene Autry, The Supremes, The Beach Boys and more. Hosted by Gavin MacLeod (The Love Boat) and Marion Ross (Happy Days), this nostalgic program spotlights tradi-tional carols, popular holiday tunes and romantic selections. Sing along with all your holiday favorites in this hourlong extravaganza!

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Thursday 126pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Pastry7:30 2 Member Favorites8pm 44 Father Brown The Cat of Mastigatus At the Kemble Martyrs Boys School celebration, Father Brown meets May Lewis, a pupil from the girls’ school next door. When two school administrators sneak away together, they find May on the floor, her head pooling with blood.9pm 44 Frankie Drake Mysteries Out of Focus Frankie and Trudy go undercover on a silent movie set to solve a seemingly impossible murder. Starring Laura Vandervoort (Smallville).10pm 44 Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond Episode One11pm 2 Amanpour and Company 44 PBS NewsHour

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The Great British Baking ShowIt’s the sweetest time of the year! With company coming to visit, make sure you’re at the top of your game with a baking masterclass led by Great British Baking Show judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Start with perfect pies and Christmas cake, and finish with mince-meat streusel, a gingerbread house and more. Make your holidays even happier with these easy-to-make festive desserts!Masterclass MarathonFrom Sat, 12/7 at 6pm to midnight

TravelscopeFrom its days as the capital of the Roman Empire in the fourth century to its selection as the European Capital of Culture in 2010, Istanbul has been a major crossroad between East and West for thousands of years. Its geopolitical location has created a vibrant metropolis

rich with a wide range of cultural attractions. Award-winning travel journalist Joseph Rosendo (center) delves deep into the city’s past, visit-ing the churches, mosques and bazaars that make up many of Istanbul’s historic neighborhoods.Istanbul—At the Crossroads of HistoryMon, 12/16 at 3:30pm

It’s Sew EasyLast-minute gift ideas anyone? Personalize your creations with decorative details that make your designs unique. Joanne Banko shares trim ideas for pillows and some tips for stuffing too. Then it’s a lesson from Jenn

Stern with the final stitching you need to add that professional touch. Build your skills and your confidence with It’s Sew Easy, where all the projects are simple enough for sewing novices but ambitious enough for do-it-yourself fashionistas.Decorative DetailsThu, 12/19 at 12pm

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Wednesday 116pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Sweet Dough7:30 2 Member Favorites8pm 44 Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators The Chimes at Midnight When ominous noises on the roof star-tle Dora Bentley in the middle of the night, she panics and calls out for help. Penelope Pincott and her husband Owain enlist the services of Frank and Lu to find out who is trying to sabo-tage their operation.9pm 44 Doc Martin On the Edge, Part One Having failed to restart his relationship with Louisa Glasson, Martin is forced out of the picture with the arrival of her dad.10pm 44 Professor T Murder by Numbers, Part One When two bodies are found within days of each other, both with numbers carved into their chests, it seems Antwerp has a serial killer on its hands. Will Professor T resurface to help with the case?


7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Quarterfinal7:30 2 Member Favorites8pm 44 Washington Week8:30 44 Greater Boston9pm 44 Member Favorites11pm 2 Amanpour and Company 44 PBS NewsHour

Saturday 1411am 2 Member Favorites 44 Member Favorites

Sunday 156am 44 Second Opinion Type II Diabetes/Value-Based Care6:30 44 To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe7am 44 Consuelo Mack WealthTrack7:30 44 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover8am 44 Greater Boston8:30 44 Stories from the Stage Holidays: Cheers, Tears and Fears9am 44 Washington Week9:30 44 Amanpour and Company10:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe Lisbon (d) 44 MotorWeek11am 2 Member Favorites 44 Member Favorites8pm 2 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears the Crown Watch as revolution sweeps across Europe and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the palace.9pm 2 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, London Bridge is Falling Down Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force or allow them to present their petition.10pm 2 Royal Wives at War Take a fresh look at the abdication crisis of 1936 through dramatized monologues by the two women at its heart—the Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson—as they look back at the events that led to King Edward VIII’s decision to give up the throne.11pm 2 And Then There Were None Episode One Ten strangers are drawn away from their normal lives to an isolated rock off the Devon coast. As the mismatched group waits for the arrival of their hosts, the weather sours, and they find them-selves cut off from civilization with a murderer in their midst.

Monday 166pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show French Week7:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe Greece’s Peloponnese Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula. Wander off the beaten path along the rustic Mani Peninsula, relax in the idyllic beach town of Kardymli, and marvel at Greece’s fortress town of Monemvasia.8pm 2 Antiques Roadshow New Orleans, Hour Three Fabulous finds in The Big Easy include an “Andy Warhol” portrait by Jamie Wyeth from around 1975, a Chinese gold-splashed bronze wine vessel dat-ing from about 1795, and a 1904 English Smith & Son tourbillon pocket watch. Which is valued at $75,000? 44 Midsomer Murders The Black Book9pm 2 Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir featur-ing Kristin Chenoweth See Sounds of the Season, this page 44 The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco In for a Pound A death in the Big Bop Club brings an international incident right to its door-step, while the women grapple with Jean’s sudden disappearance.10pm 2 Independent Lens Attla Explore the virtually unknown story of Alaska Native dog-sled racer George Attla, who—with one good leg and a determined mind-set—rose to international fame to become a legendary sports hero among both Western and Native com-munities across the country. (d) 44 Vera Prodigal Son Former London Metropolitan Police detective and notorious ladies’ man John Warnock is found stabbed in an alleyway adjacent to a pub he had been visiting earlier in the evening.11pm 2 Amanpour and Company11:30 44 PBS NewsHour

Tuesday 176pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show The Final7:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe Copenhagen Denmark’s capital is the most fun-loving in Scandinavia. Discover reminders of its Viking history and symbols of its proudly independent ways today.

Sounds of the SeasonRing in the holidays with WGBH’s presentation of the Tabernacle Choir. One of the oldest and largest choirs in the world, the 360-member group has performed for presidents, sold millions of records and thrilled audiences in more than 28 countries. This season’s musical spectacular features Kristin Chenoweth, a Tony Award- winning actress and singer, with credits in musical theater, film and television. Tune in for this uplifting concert that crosses cultural and generational boundaries with its universal message of peace and joy. Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir featuring Kristin Chenoweth Mon, 12/16 at 9pm on WGBH 2

Candidate Q&APBS NewsHour is partnering with Politico to co-host the sixth Democratic presidential debate at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs. Who will make the cut in this important one-night forum ahead of the 2020 primaries? Watch live on WGBH or

livestream it across PBS NewsHour digital platforms on the web, mobile and connected TVs.PBS NewsHour and Politico Democratic Presidential Primary DebateThu, 12/19 at 8pm on WGBH 2

Made in the USACelebrity chef and restauranteur Lidia Bastianich embarks on another culinary journey that will seat us at the tables of families in rural and urban America. As she makes her way from state to state, Lidia explores how artisanal crafts are gaining momentum in cities and towns across the country. She sets out to meet up with American makers to find out what inspires and motivates them and how this new generation of craftspeople are learning skills today. Lidia Celebrates America: Return of the Artisans Fri, 12/20 at 9pm on WGBH 2


Thursday 196pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Masterclass Two7:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe Istanbul 8pm 2 PBS NewsHour and Politico Democratic Presidential Primary Debate See Candidate Q&A, page 118pm 44 Father Brown The Flower of the Fairway Meeting with Raylan Reeve at his new golf course, Father Brown and Mrs. McCarthy dis-cover “go home—or die” burnt into the grass. The next day at the golf tournament, a body is the last thing they expect to find.9pm 44 Frankie Drake Mysteries Whisper Sisters When an innocent child is shot, Frankie and Trudy investigate the dangerous world of bootlegging. 10pm 44 Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond Episode Two11pm 2 Amanpour and Company 44 PBS NewsHour

Festive FarePreheat the oven! The chefs are here to help you prepare the tasti-est holiday meals ever. Nigella Lawson of Nigella: At My Table kicks it off with relaxed entertaining, bringing festive flavors to familiar and traditional fare. In Chef’s Life Holiday Special, Vivian Howard hosts

her own version of seasonal fun with peanut brittle and much more. The cast of America’s Test Kitchen serves up great tips for planning a stress-free gathering. The Great British Baking Show’s Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood share their favorite recipes for Christmas classics like stollen, mincemeat streusel and a gingerbread house. And Rick Steves’ European Christmas celebrates the holidays in England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Nigella: At My Table/Nigella’s Christmas TableSat, 12/21 at 12pm on WGBH 2Chef’s Life Holiday SpecialSat, 12/21 at 1pm on WGBH 2America’s Test Kitchen Special: Home for the HolidaysSat, 12/21 at 2pm on WGBH 2The Great British Baking Show/Christmas Masterclass Sat, 12/21 at 3pm to 6pm on WGBH 2Rick Steves’ European ChristmasSat, 12/21 at 6pm on WGBH 2

What the DickensJoin us for 10 back-to-back epi-sodes of Dickensian, a period drama starring the beloved heroes and villians of Charles Dickens’ Victorian novels. This reinvention of the author’s timeless classics takes familiar characters on new journeys as their stories intersect in the same world. The first hour stars Golden

Globe winner Peter Firth (Equus) as Jacob Marley, Sophie Rundle (The Bletchley Circle) as Honoria Barbary and Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones) as Fagin in an eerie Christmas Eve murder mystery. Dickensian Marathon Sat, 12/21 from 12pm to 10:30pm on WGBX 44

8pm 2 Member Favorites 44 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears the Crown (See 12/15 at 8pm)9pm 44 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, London Bridge is Falling Down (See 12/15 at 9pm)

10pm 44 Royal Wives at War11pm 2 Amanpour and Company 44 PBS NewsHour

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44 The Great British Baking Show Masterclass One7:30 2 Member Favorites8pm 44 Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators This Promised End Undertaker Peter Quintus is visited one morning by two mysterious hitmen who inform him he has just 24 hours to live. He flees straight to the detec-tive agency and offers Frank and Lu a large fee to save his life. Will they uncover who’s behind the plot before it’s too late?9pm 44 Doc Martin On the Edge, Part Two Louisa Glasson’s dad Terry Glasson hatches a scheme with a colleague to smuggle in some explosives for a robbery. He decides to back out, but things get worse for Doc Martin. 10pm 44 Professor T Murder by Numbers, Part Two Annelies meets the widow of the latest victim, urgently trying to find connections among the three murders. But the members of the team are unaware that the perpetrator is closer than they could possibly imagine.11pm 2 Amanpour and Company 44 PBS NewsHour


Literary Giant with Local TiesRaised among reformers, iconoclasts and Transcendentalists, Louisa May Alcott was a free thinker with progressive val-ues. This American Masters film examines the literary life of this celebrated author, who wrote works under a pseudonym while maintaining the reputation of a morally upstanding New England woman. Next, stay tuned for Orchard House: Home of Little Women and step inside the 350-year-old home in Concord, Massachusetts, where Alcott wrote Little Women surrounded by a nurturing, talented circle of family and friends, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Nathaniel Hawthorne.American Masters/Louisa May Alcott Sun, 12/22 at 3pm on WGBH 2Orchard House: Home of Little Women Sun, 12/22 at 4:30pm on WGBH 2

44 Dickensian3pm 2 The Great British Baking Show Christmas Masterclass See Festive Fare, page 12 44 Dickensian

4pm 2 The Great British Baking Show Christmas Masterclass 44 Dickensian5pm 2 The Great British Baking Show Christmas Masterclass

Friday 206pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Masterclass Three7:30 2 Basic Black8pm 2 Hold the Sunset Damage Limitation Edith is thrilled at Phil’s announcement about the house. Wendy’s book is fast becoming a best-seller, which is affecting all the family. Edith rejoices with Sandra about her happy news, and Roger’s puppet voices to Georgie his growing affection for her. 44 Washington Week8:30 2 Open Studio with Jared Bowen 44 Greater Boston9pm 2 Lidia Celebrates America Return of the Artisans See Made in the USA, page 11 44 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover9:30 44 Frontline Weinstein10pm 2 Voces on PBS The Pushouts Former gang member Victor Rios is a professor, author and expert on the school-to-prison pipeline. 10:30 44 Stories from the Stage


Saturday 2111am 2 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School Sautéing Martha shows the process of dredging meat or fish in flour and the impor-tance of cooking over high heat. 44 Great Estates Scotland Dumfries The Dumfries House boasts one of the largest collec-tions of Chippendale furniture in the world.11:30 2 Martha Bakes Cookies of Great Britain Traditional English shortbread baked in a ceramic mold and Welsh bakestones are pre-pared.12pm 2 Nigella: At My Table Nigella’s Christmas Table See Festive Fare, page 12 44 Dickensian See What the Dickens, page 121pm 2 Chef’s Life Holiday Special See Festive Fare, page 12 44 Dickensian2pm 2 America’s Test Kitchen Special: Home for the Holidays See Festive Fare, page 12

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10:30 2 Open Studio with Jared Bowen 44 MotorWeek11am 2 Weekends with Yankee Fall in New England Celebrate fall at Poverty Lane Orchards and Farnum Hill Ciders, and visit Vermont’s Jenne Farm. 44 On Story Lady Bird: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig Academy Award-nominated filmmaker and actress Greta Gerwig, director of Lady Bird, is interviewed.11:30 2 Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Christmas Celebrations Around the Globe The holi-day boat parade in Venice, California, and the Lake Geneva region of Switzerland are visited. 44 Open Studio with Jared Bowen12pm 2 Masterpiece Little Women, Part One With their father away at war, sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March come to terms with their new life. 44 Finding Your Roots The Stories We Tell Donna Brazile, Ty Burrell and Kara Walker learn how the legacy of slavery shaped their identities. (d)1pm 2 Masterpiece Little Women, Part Two Circumstances change for the March girls as the fami-ly faces its most difficult challenge. 44 Finding Your Roots The Irish Factor Soledad O’Brien, Bill O’Reilly and Bill Maher explore the influence of their Irish ancestry. (d)2pm 2 Masterpiece Little Women, Part Three As circumstances change for Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, the family must come together to face a challenge. 44 Finding Your Roots In Search of Freedom Maya Rudolph, Shonda Rhimes and Keenen

the truth about his situation. Inspector Bucket comes to interview Barbary about what was he doing with Jacob Marley on Christmas Eve. Bucket goes to see Fagin, who confirms Barbary’s story but puts his own alibi in jeopardy.8pm 2 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, London Bridge is Falling Down (See 12/15 at 9pm) 44 Dickensian Scrooge tells Barbary that if he can’t pay up by the end of the day, he will think nothing of sending him to debtor’s prison. Compeyson acts hurt that Miss Havisham should think so little of him and reveals that she occupies his every waking thought. Inspector Bucket questions Nancy and Dodger hoping to further break Fagin’s alibi, but their loyalty is unwavering. 9pm 2 Royal Wives at War 44 Dickensian Compeyson is now officially courting Amelia Havisham and demands cash from Arthur to make himself seem

more credible as a suitor. Back at the Cratchit house, Bob and Emily are increasingly worried about Tim.10pm 2 Making a New American Nutcracker Join narrator Neve Campbell for interviews with the creative team responsible for bringing to life an original Joffrey Ballet produc-tion.10:30 44 Rick Steves’ Europe England’s Bath and York Easy side trips from London, Medieval York and Georgian Bath pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. Explore Roman hot springs, cruise quiet canals, and marvel at England’s finest Gothic church.11pm 2 Basic Black 44 Bluegrass Underground Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Truly iconic and profoundly influential, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band continues to add to its legendary status.11:30 2 Stories from the Stage 44 Music Voyager Morocco: Gateway to Africa—The North Three friends meet in Casablanca to travel the length of Morocco in search of experiencing it firsthand. The music of the Amazir people draws them to the painted city of Chefchaouen, the jewel of the Rif Mountains.

Sunday 226am 44 Second Opinion Preventive Cancer Screening6:30 44 To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe7am 44 Consuelo Mack WealthTrack7:30 44 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover8am 44 Greater Boston8:30 44 Basic Black9am 44 Washington Week9:30 44 Amanpour and Company

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44 Dickensian6pm 2 Rick Steves European Christmas See Festive Fare, page 12 44 Dickensian Compeyson is riled by the arrival of Matthew Pocket and quizzes Arthur over his cousin. Honoria is surprised to find her father fit and well and in the company of Sir Leicester Dedlock. Mrs. Bumble writes to the board of the workhouse in her husband’s name—she is determined they will be raised up.7pm 2 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears the Crown (See 12/15 at 8pm) 44 Dickensian After seeing Compeyson’s murderous intentions the night before, Arthur is a gibbering wreck, hiding in his room determined to get away. When Matthew comes around to see him, his relief is so great he begins to tell him

Contrasting Crime FightersIn this British version of Cagney & Lacey, two detectives from opposite worlds create an unusual synergy that helps them track down the most heinous criminals. In the Season Three premiere, the pair are called to the home of an elderly couple to investigate a gruesome

murder. While working the case, Janet Scott (Lesley Sharp, left) puts her house on the market after her relationship falls apart. What advice can she offer her partner Rachel Bailey (Suranne Jones), who is starting to feel claustrophobic in her own marriage? Scott & BaileyMon, 12/23 at 9pm on WGBX 44


Ivory Wayans learn how their ancestors struggled for freedom. (d)3pm 2 American Masters Louisa May Alcott (d) See Literary Giant with Local Ties, page 13 44 Finding Your Roots Tragedy + Time = Comedy Jimmy Kimmel, Norman Lear and Bill Hader explore the tragedies and tri-umphs in their families. (d)4pm 44 Finding Your Roots Visionaries Business mogul Richard Branson and architects Maya Lin and Frank Gehry learn about their ancestors. (d)4:30 2 Orchard House: Home of Little Women See Literary Giant with Local Ties, page 135pm 2 Windows to the Wild The Mountain Wanderer 44 Finding Your Roots War Stories Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain explore the military service of their families. (d)5:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe European Travel Skills, Part One Practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable and culturally broaden-ing trip to Europe is shared.6pm 2 British Antiques Roadshow Lyme Park Two 44 Finding Your Roots The Pioneers Discover how Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros are connected to pio-neers who broke new ground and paved the way for their modern-day descendants. (d)6:30 2 Stories from the Stage7pm 2 Making a New American Nutcracker (See 12/21 at 10pm) 44 Finding Your Roots The Long Way Home Discover how actress Julianna Marguiles, author Azar Nafisi and chef

Lidia Bastianich are bound together by their ancestors’ singular and deeply human desire to preserve their most cherished traditions. (d)8pm 2 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, Et in Arcadia At Osborne House, Albert relishes the opportunity to spend time with the family away from London, but Victoria is desperate to get back to the palace and the business of politics. 44 Antiques Roadshow New Orleans, Hour Three9pm 2 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, Foreign Bodies When Albert leaves the palace for Cambridge, Victoria faces the traumat-ic impact of a cholera epidemic on the streets of London. 44 The Ornament of the World Retrace a 700-year period in Medieval Spain when three cultures managed to sustain some-times uneasy but stable relationships that enabled them to coexist, collabo-rate and flourish.10pm 2 Victoria & Albert: The Wedding Episode One Join the experts preparing to reconstruct the wedding that changed history. As they get ready for the ceremony and investigate the stories behind the dress, food and music, they uncover astonishing details.11pm 2 And Then There Were None Episode Two The guests on Soldier Island are dying one by one, according to the rules of the nursery rhyme “Ten Little Soldier Boys.” As they make plans to combat the kill-er, the body count continues to rise. 44 Live from the Artists Den Vance Joy On a clear California night, Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy performs a pri-vate concert for more than 700 fans at the Sunset Center, Monterey Peninsula’s premier performing arts facility, during Monterey Car Week.

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Monday 236pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Masterclass Four

To the RescueIn this year’s festive holiday epi-sode, Mother Mildred loads the crew from Nonnatus House on a bus bound for the Outer Hebrides to help the residents there who are in desperate need of midwives. The nuns and nurses overcome bleak conditions on the remote, idyllic Scottish island to help their patients, completing their work just in time to reconvene in Poplar for Christmas. Catch up with your favorite characters in this funny and heartwarming prelude to Season Nine, coming this spring.Call the Midwife Holiday Special Wed, 12/25 at 9pm on WGBH 2

Deck the HallsTravel back in time with historian Lucy Worsley as she explores the extrava-ganza that was the 12 days of Tudor Christmas. From lavish royal feasts and spicy libations to rousing holiday carols to gifts of all shapes and sizes, Lucy works with experts to bring to life the days of festivities enjoyed by King Henry

VIII and his court along with everyday Tudor people. Experience Christmas past like never before.Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas Wed, 12/25 at 8pm on WGBH 2

7:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe Iran: Tehran and Side Trips Travel beyond Europe to a place that’s rich with history and mystery. 8pm 2 Antiques Roadshow Mansion Masterpieces Watch as history meets fantasy with treasures


fit for a period drama, including a 1907 Robert Henri oil painting, a late 16th-century diamond marriage jewel, and an English giltwood cabinet-on-stand. Which is now valued at between $500,000 and $700,000? 44 Midsomer Murders Secrets and Spies A family of retired spies runs a safe house in a Midsomer village to which the security services send a visiting VIP for protec-tion. Guest starring Peter Davidson (Doctor Who).9pm 2 Christmas at Belmont Hosted by CeCe Winans and Michael W. Smith, this program cele-brates the holiday season and the musical diversity of Belmont University’s School of Music. Nearly 700 student musicians join the school’s faculty and the Nashville Children’s Choir to present this production of tra-ditional carols, classical masterworks, world music and lighthearted seasonal favorites. 44 Scott & Bailey Episode One See Contrasting Crime Fighters, page 1410pm 2 Independent Lens Supergirl Meet Naomi, a seemingly ordinary Orthodox Jewish preteen from New Jersey whose extraordinary talent—breaking world powerlifting records—turns her into an international phenomenon in this unique coming-of-age story. (d) 44 Vera On Harbour Street Vera Stanhope investigates the mysterious death of pensioner Margaret Kraszewski on a busy Newcastle train at the height of rush hour. 11:30 2 Amanpour and Company 44 PBS NewsHour

Tuesday 246pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Christmas Masterclass7:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe Iran’s Historic Capitals Explore three historic capitals of Iran: Persepolis, Shiraz and Esfahan.8pm 2 Christmas at Belmont (See 12/23 at 9pm) 44 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, Et in Arcadia (See 12/22 at 8pm)9pm 2 Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir featur-ing Kristin Chenoweth (See 12/16 at 9pm) 44 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, Foreign Bodies (See 12/22 at 9pm)

10pm 2 Frontline Poor Kids 44 Victoria & Albert: The Wedding Episode One (See 12/22 at 10pm)11pm 2 Amanpour and Company 44 Wheaton College Christmas Festival: Messiah, Prince of Peace Students from the Wheaton College Conserva-tory of Music in Wheaton, Illinois, per-form sacred Christmas music and carols from around the world.

Wednesday 256pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Cake7:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe Rome: Ancient Glory Marvel at the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and admire the empire’s exquisite art. Then go by bicycle to see the Appian Way and examples of Roman engi-neering.8pm 2 Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas See Deck the Halls, page 15 44 Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators This Rough Magic Old school magician Lawrence Pross is in the midst of his grand finale when tragedy strikes, and his unlucky volun-teer is fatally trapped in his Medieval iron maiden.9pm 2 Call the Midwife Holiday Special See To the Rescue, page 15 44 Doc Martin The Apple Doesn’t Fall Portwenn has a new police officer following the depar-ture of Mark Mylow after his doomed marriage. His replacement is Joseph Penhale, who appears to have an odd affliction that causes him to fall asleep suddenly at strange times.10pm 44 Line of Separation See Dawn of the Cold War, this page10:30 2 Handel’s Messiah This 90-minute docudrama, nar-rated by Jane Seymour, tells the story of George Frideric Handel and his meteoric rise as a celebrity composer at age 18.11pm 44 PBS NewsHour

Thursday 266pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Biscuits7:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe Rome: Baroque Brilliance

Boston Art LegendPainter Hyman Bloom is one of the forefathers of abstract art in America. Born in Latvia, he grew up in an Orthodox Jewish family in the former West End of Boston. This film highlights his body of work—now on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston—which is a vibrant manifestation of Bloom’s imagination and his dedication to

envisioning what others didn’t dare. Told with humor and irony, his story is a triumph of the human spirit and the art it inspires.Hyman Bloom: The Beauty of All Things Thu, 12/26 at 10pm on WGBH 2

Personal Patchwork Quilts hold history, share culture and tell stories that would other-wise not be told. They are rich with memories, beauty and emotion. In Quilts, meet contemporary masters of this surprisingly powerful art form. In the hour that follows, see how handicrafts help define who we are. The artists in Identity chal-

lenge accepted norms of gender, race and education by showing true expressions of their life experiences through their individual artistry. Craft in America/Quilts Fri, 12/27 at 9pm on WGBH 2Craft In America/Identity Fri, 12/27 at 10pm on WGBH 2

Dawn of the Cold WarAfter the fall of the Third Reich, the small town of Tannbach in Germany is cruelly divided down the middle between East and West regimes. The residents are tested in their loyalty while making the best of the vile border. This first of six episodes features gripping historical drama exploring the devastating

effects that decades of conflict had on communities from the end of World War II to the fall of the Berlin Wall.Line of Separation Wed, 12/25 at 10pm on WGBX 44


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Friday 276pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Bread7:30 2 Basic Black8pm 2 Hold the Sunset Doing a Bunk Phil entertains Edith with the arguments Wendy and Sandra are having about the wedding cake. Roger amuses Edith and Phil by introducing his new penguin puppet. 44 Washington Week8:30 2 Open Studio with Jared Bowen 44 Greater Boston9pm 2 Craft in America Quilts See Personal Patchwork, page 16 44 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover9:30 44 Frontline Poor Kids10pm 2 Craft in America Identity See Personal Patchwork, page 1610:30 44 Stories from the Stage Holidays: The Good, the Bad If there’s any truth about holidays, it’s

Ending on a High NoteOpera Bash! returns, featuring some of today’s biggest opera stars in a string of full-length productions from Great Performances at the Met. See Anna Netrebko reprise one of her most acclaimed roles as Tatiana in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, the adaptation of Pushkin’s classic novel. Wrap up the festivities with Dvořák’s Rusalka, the fairy-tale opera about a water nymph, starring world-renowned soprano Kristine Opolais. End the year on a high note with this magnificent musical marathon!Opera Bash! Fri, 12/28 at 11am through Sun, 12/29 at 6am on WGBX 44

Sun, 12/29 at 11am through Mon, 12/30 at 6am on WGBX 44

that they’re a mixed bag. For every perfect moment, there’s a disaster—or maybe a few. Hosted by Wes Hazard.11pm 2 Amanpour and Company 44 PBS NewsHour

Saturday 2811am 2 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School Dumplings

Martha makes two Italian dumplings and shares a Polish pierogi recipe. 44 Great Performances at the Met Eugene Onegin See Ending on a High Note, this page11:30 2 The French Chef The Potato Show12pm 2 The French Chef Omelette Show

Ramble through the venerable heart of Rome, admire breathtaking Bernini statues, and ponder sunbeams inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.8pm 2 This Old House Hour 44 Father Brown The Two Deaths of Hercule Flambeau When Father Brown reads about Hercule Flambeau’s untimely death in Italy, he revisits a cryptic letter and key recently sent to him by the victim. Meanwhile, the Iron Crown of Lombardy, a crown holding a nail that was used in the crucifixion of Christ, arrives at Gloucester Cathedral. 9pm 2 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Carols Discover the fasci-nating and often surprising history of our most beloved carols, as popular historian Lucy Worsley uncovers their hidden stories. 44 Frankie Drake Mysteries Ties That Bind Searching for a missing friend of Mary’s leads Frankie and Trudy to Chinatown—and murder. 10pm 2 Hyman Bloom: The Beauty of All Things See Boston Art Legend, page 16 44 Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond Episode Three


9pm 2 Vicious Special Chart a year in the life of Freddie and Stuart as they enjoy their inheri-tance and a birthday. Violet moves on from her divorce, and Ash arrives with news.10pm 2 Antiques Roadshow Mansion Masterpieces (See 12/23 at 8pm)10:30 44 Great Performances at the Met Aida Season 13 of Great Performances at the Met begins with Verdi’s grandest of grand operas. Conducted by Nicola Luisotti, the opera stars vocal powerhouse Anna Netrebko in the title role. 11pm 2 Basic Black11:30 2 Stories from the Stage Holidays: The Good, the Bad (See 12/27 at 10:30pm)

Sunday 296am 44 Second Opinion Pancreatic Cancer6:30 44 To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe7am 44 Consuelo Mack WealthTrack7:30 44 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover8am 44 Greater Boston

4pm 2 The French Chef Working with Chocolate4:30 2 The French Chef Flaming Fish5pm 2 The French Chef Coq au Vin Alias Chicken Fricasee5:30 2 The French Chef Vegetables for All Occasions6pm 2 The French Chef To Press a Duck 6:30 2 The French Chef To Make a Buche de Noel (Christmas Dessert) 44 Great Performances Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her Own Celebrate the life of Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson, the face of opera from the 1950s through the 1970s. This performance documentary showcases her greatest roles.7pm 2 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, Et in Arcadia (See 12/22 at 8pm)8pm 2 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, Foreign Bodies (See 12/22 at 9pm) 44 Great Performances at the Met Marnie Watch composer Nico Muhly’s reimagining of Winston Graham’s novel about a beau-tiful, mysterious woman who assumes multiple identities.

Family on the RunWhen the Taliban puts a bounty on Afghan filmmaker Hassan Fazili’s head, he is forced to escape with his wife and two young daughters. Capturing their uncertain journey on his smart phone, Fazili shows firsthand the dangers facing people seeking asylum and the love shared among the members of a family on the run. Witness how they survive a years-long journey out of Afghanistan

along one of Europe’s most notorious smuggling routes to their new home in this rare first-person account of the refugee experience. POV/Midnight Traveler Mon, 12/30 at 10pm on WGBH 2

12:30 2 The French Chef The Lobster Show1pm 2 The French Chef Queen of Sheba Cake (Chocolate Cake)1:30 2 The French Chef To Roast a Turkey2pm 2 The French Chef Cheese Souffle 44 Great Performances at the Met Tristan und Isolde

Experience the Met’s new production of Wagner’s epic work, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle.2:30 2 The French Chef The Good Loaf3pm 2 The French Chef The Hollandaise Family3:30 2 The French Chef Begin with Shrimp

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8:30 44 Basic Black9am 44 Washington Week9:30 44 Amanpour and Company10:30 2 Open Studio with Jared Bowen 44 MotorWeek11am 2 Weekends with Yankee Winter Wonderland The top-notch trails at Jackson, New Hampshire, are explored. 44 Great Performances at the Met La Fille du Regiment Donizetti’s comedy about a budding military relationship stars Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena.11:30 2 Roadtrip Nation Opening Doors Roadtrippers Carissa, Jordane and Alicia set out in the RV to meet inspiring tech entrepreneurs.12pm 2 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Lake Geneva and the Valais, Switzerland Samantha visits the historic Beau Rivage Geneva Hotel and samples Swiss wines at Dance Vineyards.12:30 2 To Dine for with Kate Sullivan Emily Giffin, New York Times Best-selling Author Emily Giffin discusses writing at her favorite seafood restaurant in Atlanta.1pm 2 Antiques Roadshow Mansion Masterpieces

1:30 44 Great Performances at the Met Adriana Lecouvreur2pm 2 Call the Midwife Holiday Special (See 12/25 at 9pm)3:30 2 Independent Lens Supergirl (d) (See 12/23 at 10pm)4pm 44 Great Performances at the Met La Fanciulla del West5pm 2 Windows to the Wild Hikes North of the Whites5:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe European Travel Skills, Part Two 6pm 2 British Antiques Roadshow Trentham Gardens Two6:30 2 Stories from the Stage Holidays: The Good, the Bad (See 12/27 at 10:30pm) 44 Great Performances Doubt from Minnesota Opera In this new opera based on John Patrick Shanley’s play and film, suspi-cion ignites a battle of wills at a Catholic school in the Bronx in 1964. 7pm 2 Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas (See 12/25 at 8pm)

8pm 2 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, A Show of Unity After an assassination attempt, the royal household visits Ireland. Intrigue, conflict and romance all blos-som during a stay at the Palmerston estate.

9pm 2 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, A Coburg Quartet A Georgian ball at the palace could not come at a worse time as pri-vate pictures of the royal family are made public.

Ring in the New YearLive from Lincoln Center continues its New Year’s Eve tradition, this year com-memorating the orchestral music of American compos-er and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Conducted by Alexander Gemignani, this annual holiday concert direct from the stage of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City features several of Sondheim’s most beloved works. Hear suites from “Sunday in the Park,” “Into the Woods” and “Sweeney Todd,” performed with the bold resonance that only the New York Philharmonic can deliver. Live from Lincoln Center/New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve 2019: Sondheim CelebrationTue, 12/31 at 8pm on WGBH 2


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44 Great Performances at the Met La Traviata Hear Sonya Yoncheva sing as the tragic courtesan Violetta in Verdi’s classic, with Michael Fabiano as her ardent lover Alfredo and Thomas Hampson as his disapproving father Germont.10pm 2 Victoria & Albert: The Wedding Episode Two Witness the most accurate reconstruc-tion of Victoria and Albert’s wedding ever staged.11pm 2 And Then There Were None Episode Three Reduced to half their original number, the surviving guests of Soldier Island are in danger of losing their minds. 11:30 44 Great Performances at the Met Don Giovanni Simon Keenlyside makes his Met debut as the unrepentant seducer in Tony Award winner Michael Grandage’s staging of Mozart’s masterpiece.

Monday 306pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Desserts7:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe Rome: Back-Street Riches Uncover the charms of hidden Rome.8pm 2 Antiques Roadshow St. Louis, Hour One Journey through the Gateway to the West for treasures such as a 1901 “Longest Bearded Man” banner and a 15th-cen-tury Chinese Bodhisattva gilt bronze. 44 Midsomer Murders Secrets and Spies 9pm 2 Antiques Roadshow St. Louis, Hour Two Discover spectacular St. Louis treasures, includ-ing 1927 Rookwood Shirayamadani black opal vase, an Elijah Pierce preaching stick from around 1950, and an Ozark Airlines poster dating to around 1960. Which is the big find of the hour?

44 Scott & Bailey Episode Two Rachel faces further accusa-tions of masterminding the fatal attack on ex-lover Nick and finds comfort in the arms of ever faithful Sean, agreeing to marry him.10pm 2 POV Midnight Traveler See Family on the Run, page 18 44 Vera Protected Vera Stanhope and Joe Ashworth investigate the murder of David Kenworthy, found dead on the beach at Whitley Bay. 11:30 2 Amanpour and Company 44 PBS NewsHour

Tuesday 316pm 2 PBS NewsHour7pm 2 Greater Boston 44 The Great British Baking Show Alternative Ingredients7:30 2 Rick Steves’ Europe Florence: Heart of the Renaissance Cross the Arno to where Florentine artisans live, work and eat very well.8pm 2 Live from Lincoln Center New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve 2019: Sondheim Celebration See Ring in the New Year, page 19 44 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, A Show of Unity (See 12/29 at 8pm)9pm 44 Masterpiece Victoria, Season Three, A Coburg Quartet (See 12/29 at 9pm)9:30 2 Live from Lincoln Center New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve 2019: Sondheim Celebration (See 12/31 at 8pm)10pm 44 Victoria & Albert: The Wedding Episode Two (See 12/29 at 10pm)11pm 2 Amanpour and Company 44 PBS NewsHour

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Bringing You the WorldWorld Channel tells stories that humanize complex issues. World shares the best of public media in news, documentaries and fact-based informational programming that help us understand conflicts, movements and cultures

that may be distinct from our own. World’s original content offers a national platform to filmmakers examining issues too often ignored by mainstream media. These emerging and master filmmakers spotlight a diversity of voices, telling stories not heard elsewhere. World has won a Peabody Award, an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award and numerous national honors—including an RTNDA Kaleidoscope Award, a Media for a Just Society Award, two Lesbian and Gay Journalist Awards, a Gracie and an Asian American Journalists Award. Carried by 159 partner stations in markets representing almost 66% of US TV house-holds, World can also be experienced via WorldChannel.org and social media platforms. The theme for December is religion and spirituality.

Beyond StereotypesNearly two decades after the Sept. 11 attacks, American Muslims still face an uphill battle among their fellow citizens. The current political climate has led to a saturation of negative images that have made Muslims the target of

suspicion and hostility. Created by Tufts University alum Joshua Seftel, this first-person series uses humor and empathy to subvert stereotypes and reveal the truth about American Muslims—that they are a diverse group of indi-viduals with fascinating careers, unexpected talents and inspiring accomplishments.

Local, USA/Secret Lives of Muslims Mon, 12/9 at 9pm

In SolidarityLarycia Hawkins was the first black woman to receive tenure at Wheaton College, an evangelical school outside of Chicago. In December 2015, she wanted to show support for Muslim women, so she announced on Facebook that she would wear a hijab during Advent, saying that Christians and Muslims worship the same God. Within days, the college placed her on leave and moved to dismiss her. This docu-mentary shows how rifts over race and religious freedom can consume a campus and a nation. Same GodFri, 12/13 at 8:30pm

World is produced and distributed by WGBH Boston, American Public Television and WNET/New York in association with PBS and the National Educational Telecommunications Association.

No Simple TaskIn the lawless province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, control of a porous border area is of utmost importance to global security. Should Pakistan, a nuclear power, fall into the hands of ter-rorists, the entire world will be at risk. This Emmy Award-winning film shows firsthand the danger-

ous struggle undertaken by the men of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bomb Disposal Unit, stationed on the front lines of the war against al-Qaida and the Taliban in Pakistan. Laying their lives on the line, they strive to save humanity —one bomb at a time. Armed with FaithSun, 12/15 at 10pm

A Path to PeaceExplore the history of this ancient symbol called a labyrinth and the powerful effect it can have on people’s lives. This film presents stories of adults, teenagers and children who walk the Washington, DC-area labyrinths for healing, meditation and stress reduction. Witness how individu-als who battle PTSD, depression and doubt can travel on these circular pathways and embark on personal journeys of physical and emotional self- discovery. It all starts with a single step.Labyrinth Journeys Mon, 12/16 at 9pm

Surviving the UnexpectedHolidays happen every year, but sometimes the true gift is in the element of surprise. Take a break from shopping, cooking and cleaning to watch local people tell their own personal stories about life’s special moments, including the holidays we celebrate all through the year. Laugh, cry or just breathe a sigh of relief when storytellers step on the stage to describe their unscripted

experiences taped in front of a live audience at the WGBH Studios in Brighton. Don’t miss these real-life tales about how to deal with the unexpected!Stories from the Stage/Special OccasionsMon, 12/16 at 9:30pm

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Food & WineAmerica’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Mon (12/16, 12/23, 12/30) 11:30am on 44, Tue (12/17, 12/24, 12/31) 11:30am on 44, Wed (12/18, 12/25) 11:30am on 44America’s Test Kitchen Special: Home for the Holidays Sat (12/21) 2pm on 2Chef’s Life Every Mon-Fri 8:30am on 44 • Also Wed (12/11, 12/25) 3am on 44, Fri (12/13) 5:30am on 2, Sat (12/28) 4:30am on 44Chef’s Life Holiday Special Sat (12/14) 1am, 5am on 2; 2am on 44, Mon (12/16) 4am on 44, Sat (12/21) 1pm on 2Chefs Marcus and Vivian: A Taste of What’s Next Sat (12/14) 4:30am on 44Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Fri (12/20, 12/27) 11:30am on 44, Sun (12/29) 5:30am on 2Cook’s Country Thu (12/19, 12/26) 11:30am on 44

Handel’s Messiah Wed (12/25) 10:30pm on 2Hyman Bloom: The Beauty of All Things Thu (12/26) 10pm on 2Il Volo: Ten Years Mon (12/2) 7:30pm on 2, Thu (12/5) 10am on 44, Sat (12/7) 2:30pm on 44; 9pm on 2, Sun (12/8) 7pm on 2, Tue (12/10) 10pm on 44John Fogerty: My 50-Year Trip Mon (12/2) 9pm on 2, Sun (12/8) 10:30pm on 2John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music) Sun (12/8) 8:30pm on 2, Mon (12/9) 2am on 2; 12pm on 44Live from Lincoln Center New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve 2019: Sondheim Celebration Tue (12/31) 8pm, 9:30pm on 2Live from the Artists Den Vance Joy Sun (12/22) 11pm on 44Making a New American Nutcracker Sat (12/21) 10pm on 2, Sun (12/22) 7pm on 2On Story Lady Bird: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig Sun (12/22) 11am on 44Open Studio with Jared Bowen Sun (12/1, 12/29) 10:30am on 2, Fri (12/20, 12/27) 8:30pm on 2, Sun (12/22) 10:30am on 2; 11:30am on 44Pete Seeger Tribute Concert Sun (12/1) 10:30pm on 2, Mon (12/2) 8:30pm on 44, Tue (12/3) 8:30pm on 44, Wed (12/4) 9pm on 2Shakespeare Live! from the RSC Sat (12/7) 1am on 44; 4am on 2, Mon (12/9) 3am on 44, Mon (12/16) 12pm on 44Stories from the Stage Sun (12/1, 12/8, 12/15) 8:30am on 44, Fri (12/20, 12/27) 10:30pm on 44, Sat (12/21, 12/28) 11:30pm on 2, Sun (12/22, 12/29) 6:30pm on 2, Sat (12/7, 12/14) 12:30am on 2The Bee Gees One for All Tour—Live in Australia 1989 Sat (12/7) 10:30pm on 2The New York Cantors Sun (12/8) 5:30pm on 44Wheaton College Christmas Festival: Messiah, Prince of Peace Tue (12/24) 11pm on 44

Best of Britain (& More)And Then There Were None Sun (12/15, 12/22, 12/29) 11pm on 2Call the Midwife Holiday Special Wed (12/25) 9pm on 2, Thu (12/26) 4:30am on 2, Fri (12/27) 3:30am on 44, Sun (12/29) 4am, 2pm on 2Crimson Field Mon (12/2, 12/9) 12am, 1am, 2am on 44; 4am, 5am on 2, Tue (12/3, 12/10) 4am, 5am on 44, Tue (12/3) 3am on 44Dickensian Sat (12/21) 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm on 44 Doc Martin Wed (12/11, 12/18, 12/25) 9pm on 44, Thu (12/12, 12/19, 12/26) 1am on 44Downton Abbey Returns! Sun (12/1) 9pm on 2

Arts & DramaA Classic Christmas Sun (12/1) 12:30pm on 2, Mon (12/2) 2am on 2; 12pm on 44, Wed (12/4) 9pm on 44, Sun (12/8) 12:30pm on 2All Arts Presents the Hip Hop Nutcracker Fri (12/6) 12pm on 44Aretha Franklin Remembered Sat (12/7) 7pm on 2; 10pm on 44, Mon (12/9) 12am on 2, Tue (12/10) 8pm on 44Austin City Limits Sun (12/8, 12/15, 12/22) 12am on 44Big Band Years Sun (12/1) 3pm on 2Bluegrass Underground Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Sat (12/21) 11pm on 44Brit Floyd—’Space & Time’ Live in Amsterdam Sun (12/1) 6pm on 44; 6:30pm on 2, Mon (12/2) 10pm on 44, Sun (12/8) 7pm on 44Christmas at Belmont Mon (12/23) 9pm on 2, Tue (12/24) 1pm on 44; 8pm on 2, Wed (12/25) 3am on 2, Thu (12/26) 5am on 44Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir featuring Kristin Chenoweth Mon (12/16) 9pm on 2, Tue (12/17) 4am on 2; 1pm on 44, Wed (12/18) 3am on 44, Mon (12/23) 1pm on 44, Tue (12/24) 9pm on 2, Wed (12/25) 4am on 2, Thu (12/26) 4am on 44Classical Rewind Sun (12/1) 4:30pm on 44Concert for George Sat (12/7) 7:30pm on 44Country Music: Live at the Ryman Wed (12/4) 7pm on 44, Fri (12/6) 7:30pm on 2Craft in America Quilts Fri (12/27) 9pm on 2, Sat (12/28) 1am on 44; 4am on 2, Mon (12/30) 12pm on 44 • Identity Fri (12/27) 10pm on 2, Sat (12/28) 1am, 5am on 2; 2am on 44, Mon (12/30) 1pm on 44Doo Wop Generations (My Music) Sat (12/7) 5pm on 44Engelbert Humperdinck in Hawaii (My Music) Sat (12/7) 3:30pm on 44Great Performances Sun (12/1) 7pm on 44; 7:30pm on 2, Mon (12/2) 3am, 10am on 44, Tue (12/3) 7pm on 44, Wed (12/4) 7:30pm on 2, Thu (12/5) 12:30pm on 44; 7:30pm, 9:30pm on 2, Sun (12/8) 11am on 44; 2am, 5:30pm on 2, Mon (12/9) 7:30pm, 9:30pm on 2, Tue (12/10) 12pm on 44, Sat (12/28) 6:30pm on 44, Sun (12/29) 1:30am, 6:30pm on 444Great Performances at the Met Eugene Onegin Sat (12/28) 11am on 44 • Tristan und Isolde Sat (12/28) 2pm on 44 • Marnie Sat (12/28) 8pm on 44 • Aida Sat (12/28) 10:30pm on 44 • Samson et Dalila Sun (12/29) 3:30am on 44 • La Fille du Regiment Sun (12/29) 11am on 44 • Adriana Lecouvreur Sun (12/29) 1:30pm on 44 • La Fanciulla del West Sun (12/29) 4pm on 44 • La Traviata Sun (12/29) 9pm on 44 • Don Giovanni Sun (12/29) 11:30pm on 44 • Rusalka Mon (12/30) 3am on 44

French Chef Tue (12/17, 12/24, 12/31) 11am on 44, Wed (12/18, 12/25) 11am on 44, Thu (12/26) 11am on 44, Sat (12/28) 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm on 2, Mon (12/30) 11am on 44French Chef Classics Mon (12/16, 12/23) 11am on 44, Thu (12/19) 11am on 44Julia Child—Cooking with Master Chefs Fri (12/20, 12/27) 11am on 44Lidia Celebrates America Return of the Artisans Fri (12/20) 9pm on 2, Sat (12/21) 1am on 44; 4am on 2, Mon (12/23) 3am, 12pm on 44Lidia’s Kitchen Every Mon-Fri 8am on 44Martha Bakes Sat (12/21) 11:30am on 2Martha Stewart’s Cooking School Sat (12/21, 12/28) 11am on 2Nigella: At My Table Sat (12/21) 12pm on 2Pati’s Mexican Table Mon (12/16, 12/23, 12/30) 10am on 44, Tue (12/17, 12/24, 12/31) 10am on 44, Wed (12/18, 12/25) 10am on 44, Thu (12/19, 12/26) 10am on 44, Fri (12/20, 12/27) 10am on 44 Sara’s Weeknight Meals Every Sat 10:30am on 2 • Also Mon (12/16, 12/23, 12/30) 10:30am on 44, Tue (12/17, 12/24, 12/31) 10:30am on 44, Wed (12/18, 12/25) 10:30am on 44, Thu (12/19, 12/26) 10:30am on 44, Fri (12/20, 12/27) 10:30am on 44The Great British Baking Show Every Mon-Fri 9am on 44 • Also Mon (12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30) 7pm on 44, Tue (12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31) 7pm on 44, Wed (12/11, 12/18, 12/25) 7pm on 44, Thu (12/12, 12/19, 12/26) 7pm on 44, Fri (12/13, 12/20, 12/27) 7pm on 44, Sat (12/21) 3pm, 4pm, 5pm on 2To Dine for with Kate Sullivan Sun (12/29) 12:30pm on 2

HistoryAmerican Masters Louisa May Alcott Sun (12/22) 3pm on 2Antiques Roadshow Every Fri 1am on 2 • Also Tue (12/3) 12am, 1am on 44; 3am, 4am on 2, Wed (12/4) 4am, 5am on 44, Fri (12/6) 1am on 44; 4am on 2, Tue (12/10, 12/24, 12/31) 3:30am on 2, Mon (12/16, 12/23) 8pm on 2, Tue (12/17) 3am on 2, Tue (12/17, 12/24, 12/31) 12pm on 44, Wed (12/11, 12/18, 12/25) 5am on 44, Sun (12/22) 8pm on 44, Sat (12/28) 10pm on 2, Sun (12/29) 1pm on 2, Mon (12/30) 8pm, 9pm on 2,Tue (12/31) 1pm on 44 British Antiques Roadshow Sun (12/22, 12/29) 6pm on 2Finding Your Roots Sun (12/22) 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm on 44 Ken Burns: The National Parks Sun (12/8) 2:30pm on 2, Tue (12/10) 9:30pm on 2Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas Wed (12/25) 8pm on 2, Thu (12/26) 3:30am on 2, Fri (12/27) 4am on 2; 5am on 44, Sun (12/29) 7pm on 2

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Home, Living & TravelAsk This Old House Every Mon-Fri 5pm on 2 • Fri (12/20, 12/27) 1pm, 1:30pm on 44, Thu (12/26) 1am on 2, Fri (12/27) 3am on 44 Great Estates Scotland Dumfries Sat (12/21) 11am on 44Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Christmas Celebrations Around the Globe Sun (12/22) 11:30am on 2Music Voyager Morocco: Gateway to Africa—The North Sat (12/21) 11:30pm on 44No Passport Required Sat (12/14) 1am on 44; 4am on 2, Sun (12/15) 4am on 44, Mon (12/16) 3am on 44Rick Steves’ Europe Every Mon-Fri 7am on 44, Wed-Fri 12:30am on 2 • Also Tue (12/3, 12/10, 12/17) 12:30am on 2, Tue (12/17, 12/24, 12/31) 7:30pm on 2, Sun (12/8, 12/15) 10:30am on 2, Mon (12/16, 12/30) 7:30pm on 2, Thu (12/19, 12/26) 7:30pm on 2, Sun (12/22, 12/29) 5:30pm on 2, Sat (12/21) 10:30pm on 44Rick Steves’ European Christmas Sun (12/8) 8pm on 44, Tue (12/10) 10am on 44, Sat (12/21) 6pm on 2Rick Steves’ Fascism in Europe Tue (12/3) 7:30pm on 2, Sun (12/8) 4pm on 44Rick Steves’ Festive Europe Mon (12/2) 10:30pm on 2

Masterpiece Little Women Sun (12/22) 12pm, 1pm, 2pm on 2Orchard House: Home of Little Women Sun (12/22) 4:30pm on 2Royal Wives at War Sun (12/15) 10pm on 2, Mon (12/16) 2am on 44; 5am on 2, Tue (12/17) 5am, 10pm on 44, Wed (12/18) 2am on 44, Sat (12/21) 9pm on 2Secrets of Chatsworth Mon (12/16) 5am on 44Secrets of the Tower of London Wed (12/11) 4am on 2, Thu (12/12) 4am on 44Secrets of Westminster Wed (12/11) 1am on 44Tales from the Royal Bedchamber Wed (12/11) 12am on 44; 3am on 2, Thu (12/12) 5am on 44Victoria & Albert: The Wedding Sun (12/22, 12/29) 10pm on 2, Mon (12/23) 2am on 44; 5am on 2, Tue (12/24, 12/31) 5am, 10pm on 44, Wed (12/25) 2am on 44, Mon (12/30) 5am on 2, We’ll Meet Again Saved in Vietnam Wed (12/18) 12pm on 44 • Surviving the Holocaust Wed (12/18) 1pm on 44 • Great Alaskan Earthquake Wed (12/25) 12pm on 44 • Korean War Brothers in Arms Wed (12/25) 1pm on 44

Watch your favorite WGBH programs online! Full-length, uninterrupted episodes of American Experience, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Masterpiece, Nova and more are available for you to watch anytime at wgbh.org.

Rick Steves Travel as a Political Act Sun (12/1) 11am on 2Roadtrip Nation Sun (12/29) 11:30am on 2Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Lake Geneva and the Valais, Switzerland Sun (12/29) 12pm on 2This Old House Hour Every Fri 3am on 2, Sat 5am on 44 • Also Fri (12/20, 12/27) 12pm on 44, Fri (12/6) 12am on 44, Thu (12/26) 8pm on 2Travelscope Every Mon-Fri 7:30am on 44Weekends with Yankee Fall in New England Sun (12/22) 11am on 2 • Winter Wonderland Sun (12/29) 11am on 2

News & Public AffairsAmanpour and Company Every Mon-Fri 6am on 44; 11pm on 2, Wed-Sat 2am on 2, Sun 9:30am on 44 • Also Sun (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29) 9:30am on 44, Tue (12/10, 12/24, 12/31) 2:30am on 2, Mon (12/23, 12/30) 11:30pm on 2, Tue (12/3) 2am on 2BBC World News America Every Mon-Fri 5:30pm on 2Basic Black Fri (12/20, 12/27) 7:30pm on 2, Sat (12/21, 12/28) 12:30am, 11pm on 2, Sun (12/22, 12/29) 8:30am on 44Consuelo Mack WealthTrack Every Sun 7am on 44Emery Blagdon and His Healing Machine Mon (12/2) 5:30am on 44Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Every Sat 12:30am on 44; 3:30am on 2, Sun 7:30am on 44 • Also Sun (12/8, 12/15, 12/22) 5:30am on 44, Fri (12/20, 12/27) 9pm on 44Frontline Tue (12/17, 12/24) 10pm on 2, Wed (12/18, 12/25) 1am, 5am on 2, Fri (12/20, 12/27) 9:30pm on 44, Thu (12/19) 3am on 44 Greater Boston Mon-Fri 7pm on 2, Tue-Sat 12am on 2, Sun 8am on 44, Fri 8:30pm on 44 • Also Sun (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29) 8am on 44, Tue (12/3, 12/10) 12am on 2, Tue (12/24, 12/31) 12:30am on 2 Independent Lens Birth of a Movement Tue (12/3) 1am, 5am on 2; 2am on 44, Wed (12/4) 3am on 44, Fri (12/6) 2am on 44; 5am on 2, Sat (12/7) 3am on 44, Sun (12/8) 4am on 44 • The Witness Tue (12/10) 1am, 4:30am on 2, Wed (12/11) 3:30am on 44, Fri (12/13) 4am on 2, Sat (12/14) 3am on 44 • Attla Mon (12/16) 10pm on 2, Tue (12/17) 1am, 5am on 2, Wed (12/18) 4am on 44 • Supergirl Mon (12/23) 10pm on 2, Tue (12/24) 1am, 4:30am on 2, Wed (12/25) 3:30am on 44, Sat (12/28) 3am on 44, Sun (12/29) 3:30pm on 2In Their Own Words Queen Elizabeth II Wed (12/4) 12am on 44; 3am on 2, Thu (12/5) 3am on 44, Wed (12/11) 2am on 44,

Fri (12/27) 5am on 2 • Muhammad Ali Wed (12/4) 1am on 44; 4am on 2, Thu (12/5) 4am on 44 • Jim Henson Wed (12/4) 1am, 5am on 2; 2am on 44, Thu (12/5) 5am on 44, Sat (12/7) 1am on 2; 4am on 44, Mon (12/9) 5am on 44Ken Burns: Country Music Sun (12/1) 5pm on 2, Tue (12/3) 9pm on 2, Fri (12/6) 10am on 44MotorWeek Every Sun 10:30am on 44PBS NewsHour Mon-Fri 6pm on 2, Tue-Fri 11pm on 44• Also Mon (12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30) 11:30pm on 44, Mon (12/2) 11pm on 44POV Midnight Traveler Mon (12/30) 10pm on 2, Tue (12/31) 1am, 4:30am on 2Second Opinion Every Sun 6am on 44Sesame Street: 50 Years & Still Sunny! Sat (12/7) 4pm on 2, Sun (12/8) 1:30pm on 44Ted Williams: All the Hits Sun (12/1) 2:30pm on 2, Wed (12/4) 10:30pm on 2, Thu (12/5) 10:30pm on 44The Ornament of the World Wed (12/18) 3am on 2, Thu (12/19) 4am on 44, Fri (12/20) 4am on 2, Sat (12/21) 3am on 44, Sun (12/22) 9pm on 44, Mon (12/23) 4am on 44To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe Every Sun 6:30am on 44Voces on PBS The Pushouts Fri (12/20) 10pm on 2, Sat (12/21) 1am on 2; 2am on 44, Sat (12/21) 5am on 2, Sun (12/22) 4am on 44Washington Week Every Fri 8pm on 44, Sat 12am on 44; 3am on 2, Sun 9am on 44

Science & NatureEarth’s Sacred Wonders Sun (12/8) 11am on 2Great Polar Bear Feast Thu (12/26) 12pm on 44Humanity from Space Thu (12/19) 12pm on 44Nature Fri (12/6, 12/13, 12/20) 4am on 44, Sun (12/8, 12/15, 12/22) 2am on 44; 5am on 2, Thu (12/5, 12/12, 12/19) 3am on 2, Thu (12/5) 12am on 44, Thu (12/26) 1pm on 44Nova Thu (12/5, 12/12, 12/19) 4am on 2, Fri (12/6, 12/13, 12/20) 5am on 44, Sun (12/8, 12/15, 12/22) 1am on 44; 4am on 2, Thu (12/5) 1am on 44 Supernature—Wild Flyers Thu (12/5, 12/12, 12/19) 1am, 5am on 2; 2am on 44, Fri (12/6, 12/13, 12/20) 3am on 44, Sun (12/8, 12/15, 12/22) 3am on 44 Windows to the Wild Sun (12/22, 12/29) 5pm on 2Wings over Grand Canyon Sun (12/8) 3pm on 44

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5am Morning Edition/Marketplace Report10am 1A11am Boston Public Radio2pm The Takeaway3pm PRI’s The World4pm All Things Considered6pm Marketplace6:30 All Things Considered7pm PBS NewsHour8pm PRI’s The World9pm Boston Public Radio (Mon–Wed) Innovation Hub (Thu) Eric in the Evening (Fri)10pm Boston Public Radio (Mon–Wed) Radio Lab (Thu) Eric in the Evening (Fri)11pm Sound Opinions (Mon) Freakonomics Radio (Tue) Bullseye (Wed) TED Radio Hour (Thu) Eric in the Evening (Fri)12am Public Radio Remix (Mon–Thu) Jazz 24/7 (Fri)

6am On Being 7am The New Yorker Radio Hour8am Weekend Edition10am Studio 36011am Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!12pm Living Lab Radio1pm Reveal2pm The Moth3pm Milk Street Radio4pm Travel with Rick Steves5pm All Things Considered6pm Under the Radar with Callie Crossley7pm Selected Shorts8pm Arts & Ideas9pm Eric in the Evening12am Public Radio Remix

SundayMonday–Friday6am On the Media7am Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! 8am Weekend Edition10am The New Yorker Radio Hour11am Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! 12pm Innovation Hub1pm This American Life2pm Snap Judgment3pm A Celtic Sojourn6pm Live from Here with Chris Thile8pm Says You!9pm Eric in the Evening12am Jazz 24/7

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What’s on 89.7 WGBH Online: wgbhnews.orgOn-air: 89.7 HD1 Boston

Boston’s Local NPR®

R eporter Saraya Wintersmith joined WGBH News to lead the new Dorchester Bureau in May 2018. Below, she describes her career and

experience developing a beat in Dorchester, Mattapan and Roxbury.

What has it been like to move to a new community and build a neighborhood beat?If you’re going to tell people what is going on in their neighborhood, you need to make time to talk to the people who live there. As soon as I arrived in Fields Corner, I started reaching out to community leaders to intro-duce myself. I asked them what stories they

felt were important and what hadn’t been covered. Dorchester is an old, established and proud place, so it takes time to become part of the communi-ty. It was also important to me that I live in Dorchester. I have never reported in a place where I don’t live.

What was the community feedback about story topics?People want to hear the fullness of what is happening in the southern neigh-borhoods of Boston—not just shootings or violence. But what are the positive things that people are doing? What are the problems that local organizations are helping to solve?

What’s a favorite story that you’ve worked on at WGBH?I had an opportunity to report on a student competition at the Helen Davis Leadership Academy in celebration of Black History Month. One of the seventh- grade girls told me that the competition made her want to research her ancestors. She said that since people sacrificed to make pathways for black

Eric in the Evening

Sacred SoundsDuring his lifetime, Duke Ellington com-posed thousands of musical scores, but he considered his Three Sacred Concerts among his most important work. The concerts—recorded in 1965, 1968 and 1973—were performed in houses of worship and included

guest vocalists and even a tap dancer. Host Eric Jackson devotes an entire show to the jazz legend’s spiritual compositions, guaranteed to strike the right chord for the holidays.Sun, 12/22 at 9pm

people, the least she can do is learn their names. My editor, WGBH News Senior Editor Ken Cooper, is a black man in his 60s. As a young man, people laughed at him when he said he wanted to be a foreign correspondent. When he heard the audio of that young girl speaking, he was moved. I was moved too.

What’s different about working at WGBH News? There were only two full-time employees at my last station, so I did every-thing and always on a tight deadline. At WGBH there are specialists through-out the newsroom related to web, social media, photography, television, etc. Having an editor to bounce ideas off of and help me distill my language has also been a tremendous resource. There’s really a lot of opportunity here.

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Happy Anniversary and Happy HolidaysBy Anthony Rudel, 99.5 WCRB Station Manager

T his season, we have even more to celebrate. On Dec. 1, 2009, WGBH officially acquired WCRB, and today we mark the

10th anniversary of that important event. Ten years later, we can proudly note that WCRB Classical Radio Boston is the region’s leading 24/7 source of classical music, playing more music than any other station. Of the 168 hours we’re on the air each week, WCRB programs, produces and hosts 167 hours, which gives the station its live and local feel and connects us with the audience we love to serve.

WCRB is the hub of the vibrant music community that exists in the Boston area, and we work closely with local presenters and music groups to bring the finest performances to the air and online. Even more important, the incredible music that is the backbone of what we bring to the community provides a listening experience that is both engaging and calming—a fact borne out by comments donors made during a recent pledge drive.

So, instead of having me tell you why WCRB is so valuable, here’s a small sample of what our listeners have said:

“I listen to WCRB everyday while at work. It keeps me focused and calm. So grateful for this great station and all the great music.”

“WCRB is both a lifeblood and an elixir. Curated music is always the best, and I, for one, am deeply grateful. Play on!”

“WCRB rejuvenates my spirit throughout the day!”

As we mark this important anniversary and look ahead to many more decades of being the best home for music, we thank you for your support and want to wish you and yours a healthy and happy holiday season and new year. Of course, we want you to spend the season listening to WCRB, which is why we’ve listed the highlights of this month’s special programming for you!

So, from the entire WCRB family—the ones you know on air who are pictured here and the ones behind the scenes who make it all happen—Happy Anniversary, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

BSO BroadcastsSaturday, Dec. 7(Recorded on Feb. 2, 2019)Juanjo Mena, conductorJulian Rachlin, violin

Haydn: Symphony No. 44, TrauerMendelssohn: Violin ConcertoJanácek: Suite from The Cunning Little VixenJanácek: Sinfonietta

Saturday, Dec. 14(Recorded on Nov. 10, 2018)Andris Nelsons, conductor

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 1Dzenitis: MāraTchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Act II

Saturday, Dec. 21(Recorded on Dec. 1, 2018)Andris Nelsons, conductorCarolyn Sampson, sopranoChristine Rice, mezzo-sopranoSebastian Kohlhepp, tenorAndrè Schuen, baritoneTanglewood Festival Chorus, James Burton, conductorJ.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio

Saturday, Dec. 28(Recorded on Jan. 26, 2019) John Storgårds, conductorMartin Helmchen, piano

Saariaho: Ciel d’hiverMozart: Piano Concerto No. 22Sibelius: Symphony No. 6Sibelius: Symphony No. 7

WCRB In ConcertSunday, Dec. 1(Recorded on May 20, 2018, at First Church, Boston)Chameleon Arts Ensemble

Britten: Lachrymae, Reflections on a Song of John Dowland

Classical Radio BostonA service of WGBH

Dalbavie: PalimpsesteStravinsky: Divertimento from “The Fairy’s Kiss”Matthews: Fantazia 13 (after Purcell)Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat, Op. 20

Sunday, Dec. 8(Recorded on Dec. 1, 2019)Handel and Haydn SocietyMasaaki Suzuki, conductorElizabeth Watts, sopranoReginald Mobley, countertenorNicholas Phan, tenorDashon Burton, bass-baritone

Handel: Messiah

Sunday, Dec. 15(Recorded on Dec. 11, 2019, at Symphony Hall)Holiday Pops!

With the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, the Boston Pops and Keith Lockhart celebrate the holidays with carols, classical favorites and stories.

Sunday, Dec. 22(Recorded on Dec. 15, 2018, at Memorial Church, Harvard University. Presented by the Boston Early Music Festival)Ensemble CorrespondancesSébastien Daucé, conductor

Charpentier: Advent Antiphons and Pastorale sur la naissance de Notre Seigneur Jésus Christ

Sunday, Dec. 29(Recorded on April 3, 2019, at the Longy School of Music of Bard College. Presented by the Celebrity Series of Boston)Cantus

“Alone Together,” a program of new works, classics, and pops favorites that reflect on connection, longing and acceptance, including music

by Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, Jennifer Higdon, Simon & Garfunkel and more.

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6am Morning Edition 9am The Point10am 1A12pm The Takeaway1pm Fresh Air2pm On the Media (Mon) The Moth (Tue) Hidden Brain (Wed) Studio 360 (Thu) Science Friday (Fri)3pm BBC World News (Mon–Thu)4pm All Things Considered6:30 Marketplace7pm The Point8pm The World9pm PBS NewsHour10pm Fresh Air11pm News from the BBC11:30 Heart and Soul (Fri)

6am Hidden Brain7am On Being 8am Weekend Edition10am Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!11am A Way with Words12pm Milk Street Kitchen1pm Radio Lab2pm Snap Judgment3pm The New Yorker Radio Hour4pm Studio 3605pm Weekend All Things Considered6pm This American Life 7pm Arts & Ideas11pm Reveal12am Le Show with Harry Shearer

SundayMonday–Friday6am BBC World Update7am Living on Earth 8am Weekend Edition 10am Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me! 11am This American Life12pm The Moth1pm Innovation Hub2pm Splendid Table 3pm Hidden Brain4pm On the Media 5pm Weekend All Things Considered6pm Town Hall with Chris Thile8pm Says You!9pm Selected Shorts10pm American Routes12am AfroPoP Worldwide

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What’s on WCAI Online: capeandislands.orgOn-air: 90.1 Martha’s Vineyard, 91.1 Nantucket, 94.3 Brewster, 89.7 HD3 Boston

A lmost every science story is a local story at WCAI’s home office in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, neighbor to some of the world’s most prestigious

research institutions, such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Marine Biological Laboratory. And on the Cape, Coast and Islands, one of

the biggest local stories is climate change. WCAI science reporter Heather

Goldstone (left) has good reason to think she has a handle on climate change. After all, she has Ph.D. in ocean science. But an interview with a fisheries expert in Woods Hole shocked her. “He told me how much the warmer water had already impacted seafood. I was completely floored,” she says. “I thought if I was surprised, our audience needed to know about this.”

That has been her mission ever since—converting her scientific curiosity into stories that prompt listeners to think about big ideas. She hosts Living Lab Radio, which explores the intersection of science and society. It can be heard via podcast or Mondays on WCAI. She also visits with WGBH’s Morning Edition once a week and is often heard on NPR.

Climate Change is Local News for WCAI ReportersBy Mindy Todd, WCAI Host and Managing Director for Editorial

Editor Christine Casatelli

Contributors Ron Bachman, Sam Brewer, Mary Crotty, Andrea Morris, Daphne Northrop, Anthony Rudel, Mindy Todd

Designer Tong-Mei Chan

Photo Research Leah Weisse

Associate Creative Director Alison Kennedy

Director of Editorial Resources Barbara Ayotte

Vice President of Communications and Government Relations Jeanne Hopkins

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Eve Zuckoff, a WCAI climate change reporter who works closely with Goldstone, is similarly hooked on storytelling. Both of her parents were journalists, and inquisitiveness and stories “are the water I swam in as a child,” she says.

WCAI listeners are deeply interested in the natural world and in the environment across the globe, the reporters say. “We see climate change in our backyards,” says Zuckoff, adding that rising sea levels are uppermost in residents’ minds.

The pair monitor social media to discover what their audience is interested in. “I was struck by how many people here on Cape Cod were talk-ing about the Amazon wildfires,” says Zuckoff. “I discovered that researchers at the Oceanographic Institution have been studying wildfires for 25 years.”

For both Zuckoff and Goldstone, the bottom line is meeting audiences where they are. “The thing that I hear the most when I’m reporting and talking to people is, ‘we want to keep this special place special.’”

For WCAI’s coverage of climate change, visit capeandislands.org/term/climate-change.

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