December Programs of Note

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1 December Programs of Note The Beatles: Eight Days a Week Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m. The Best of Illinois Stories: LIVE Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Anne of Green Gables The Good Stars Dec. 3 at 8:00 p.m. Celtic Woman Homecoming: Ireland Dec. 16 at 8:00 p.m.

2 FRIDAY, 12/1 7:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH NATIONAL 7:30 CAPITOLVIEW Journalists from the state capitol in Springfield and surrounding region talk shop. The moderator will be Bernie Schoenberg or Bruce Rushton. (Repeated Sun., Dec. 3 at 12 Noon and 10:00 8:00 HAMILTON S AMERICA GREAT PERFORMANCES follows the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda s pop culture Broadway phenomenon. (CC 90 Min.) 9:30 EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS Discover Europe s Christmas Markets where the town center or market square comes alive in winter. CC SATURDAY, 12/2 5:00 I LL HAVE IT MY WAY WITH HATTIE BRYANT Learn the four steps that can help make the end-of-life journey less stressful for the elderly and their loved ones. (CC 90 Min.) 6:30 BOB HOPE: AMERICAN MASTERS Explore the entertainer s life with unprecedented access to his personal archives. (CC 2 Hrs. Repeated Fri., Dec. 29 at 8:00 8:30 SGT. PEPPER S MUSICAL REVOLUTION Go behind the scenes into the making and production of this legendary Beatles album. (CC 90 Min. Repeated Thurs., Dec. 14 at 8:30 10:00 AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Natalia Lafourcade/Grupo Fantasma Enjoy the contemporary Latin sounds of Natalia Lafourcade and Grupo Fantasma. CC SUNDAY 12/3 5:00 HOW NOT TO DIE WITH MICHAEL GREGER, MD Find out what food you should eat to live a full, long life. (CC 90 Min. Cont. from 4:00 pm) 5:30 REFLECTIONS ON THE VIETNAM WAR Take a look back on the Vietnam War and remember the sacrifice our veterans made in this historic conflict. (CC 90 Min. Repeated Sat., Dec. 16 at 5:00 7:00 CHRISTMAS WITH DANIEL O DONNELL Join O Donnell and special guests for a winter wonderland of yuletide carols and seasonal favorites in this concert filmed in Dublin. (CC Repeated Tues., Dec. 5 at 7:00 p.m. and Wed., Dec. 13 at 7:00 8:00 ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: THE GOOD STARS Join Anne Shirley as she turns 13 and faces complex situations with friends, adults, and Gilbert. (CC 2 Hrs. Repeated Sat., Dec. 16 at 3:00 p.m. and Mon., Dec. 25 at 5:00 10:00 CAPITOLVIEW (R) 10:30 ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS MONDAY, 12/4

3 7:00 THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK THE TOURING YEARS Explore the history of the Fab Four from their early years in Liverpool to their last concert in San Francisco. (CC 2 Hrs. 30Min.) 9:30 VICTORIA RETURNS Get a sneak peek at the upcoming season of Victoria with insights from the cast. CC TUESDAY, 12/5 7:00 CHRISTMAS WITH DANIEL O DONNELL (R CC See Sun., Dec. 3 at 7:00 pm) 8:30 THE 80S (MY MUSIC) Join host Martha Quinn for a joyful jump into the 1980s, when music videos ruled the airwaves. (CC 2 Hrs.) WEDNESDAY, 12/6 7:00 DAVID GILMOUR: LIVE IN POMPEII Join the Pink Floyd singer-guitarist for a spectacular concert featuring lasers and pyrotechnics. (CC 90 Min.) 8:30 ALAN JACKSON: PRECIOUS MEMORIES Recorded to honor his mother s request that he release an album of gospel classics, this performance features classics and hymns you know and love. (CC 90 THURSDAY, 12/7 6:30 THE BEST OF ILLINOIS STORIES: LIVE Join host Mark McDonald for a special live event featuring recent favorite stories. (3 Hrs. 30 Min.) FRIDAY, 12/8 7:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH NATIONAL 7:30 CAPITOLVIEW Journalists from the state capitol in Springfield and surrounding region talk shop. The moderator will be Bernie Schoenberg or Bruce Rushton. (Repeated Sun., Dec. 10 at 12 Noon and 10:00 8:00 THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW Christmas Masterclass Join judges as they detail how to make perfect mince pies, Christmas pudding, and holiday cakes. CC 9:00 FOO FIGHTERS LANDMARKS LIVE IN CONCERT: A GREAT PERFORMANCES SPECIAL Rock with the great American stadium rock band captured in peak performance at the iconic ancient amphitheater in Athens, Greece. CC

4 SATURDAY, 12/9 5:00 HUMAN NATURE Enjoy the best of Motown with guest Smokey Robinson. (CC 90 Min.) 6:30 THE BIG BAND YEARS (MY MUSIC) MY MUSIC presents its first Big Band music retrospective featuring the biggest songs that got us through WWII. (CC 2 Hrs.) 8:00 LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN John Legend Celebrate the release of Legend s new album Darkness and Light in this unforgettable performance. (CC 90 Min.) 10:00 AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Margo Price/Hayes Carll These two up-and-coming country singers take the ACL stage. CC SUNDAY 12/10 5:00 RICK STEVES EUROPE: GREAT GERMAN CITIES Explore five of Germany s most important cities with travel expert Rick Steves. (CC 2 Hrs. Cont. from 4:00 6:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES The Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed: Live Experience the memorable 50th anniversary performance of the band s seminal album. (CC 2 Hrs.) 8:00 CELTIC WOMAN HOMECOMING: IRELAND Celebrate the timeless emotion of Ireland s centuries-old heritage in this live concert filmed in Dublin. (CC 2 Hrs. Repeated Sat., Dec. 16 at 8:00 10:00 CAPITOLVIEW (R) 10:30 ILLINOIS ADVENTURE MONDAY, 12/11 7:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Anaheim, Hour Three See some rare Hollywood jewelry finds and other treasures. (CC Repeated Sat., Dec. 16 at 12 Noon) 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Richmond, Hour One Travel to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to see antique silver coffee and tea pots. CC 9:00 PURDUE 83RD ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS SHOW This one-hour condensed version of the Purdue annual Christmas Show features musical highlights from the full show. CC TUESDAY, 12/12 7:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS Southern Roots Three guests of disparate Southern backgrounds, Questlove, Dr. Phil, and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, find tales of bondage in their family histories. CC

5 8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS The Vanguard Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ava DuVernay, and Janet Mock learn about their families pasts. CC 9:00 FRONTLINE Putin s Revenge, Part 1 Amid claims he hacked the 2016 election, go inside Putin s mounting grievances. (CC See Part 2 Tues., Dec. 19 at 9:00 WEDNESDAY, 12/13 7:00 CHRISTMAS WITH DANIEL O DONNELL (R CC See Sun., Dec. 3 at 7:00 8:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES Hitman: David Foster and Friends Legendary songwriter and producer David Foster and friends gather for a concert that brings down the house. (CC 2 Hrs.) THURSDAY, 12/14 6:30 ILLINOIS STORIES explores central Illinois. (Repeated Sun., Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m., and Tues., Dec. 19 at 7:00 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, M.D. Find out how you can slow or even reverse the aging process with the right memory techniques. (CC 90 Min.) 8:30 SGT. PEPPER S MUSICAL REVOLUTION (R CC 90 Min. See Sat. Dec. 2 at 8:30 FRIDAY, 12/15 7:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH NATIONAL 7:30 CAPITOLVIEW Journalists from the state capitol in Springfield and surrounding region talk shop. The moderator will be Bernie Schoenberg or Bruce Rushton. (Repeated Sun., Dec. 17 at 12 Noon and 10:00 8:00 MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR Celebrate the holidays with the renowned Mormon Tablernacle Choir. (CC Repeated Thurs., Dec. 21 at 8:00 9:00 LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA Homegrown Heroes Join Lidia Bastianich to celebrate our homegrown heroes veterans. CC SATURDAY, 12/16 5:00 REFLECTIONS ON VIETNAM WAR (R CC 90 Min. See Sun., Dec. 3 at 5:30

6 6:30 VICTOR BORGE: 100 YEARS OF MUSIC & LAUGHTER! See Borge s funniest and most memorable skits. (CC 90 Min.) 8:00 CELTIC WOMAN HOMECOMING: IRELAND (R CC 2 Hrs. See Sun., Dec. 10 at 8:00 10:00 AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Ryan Adams/Shakey Graves Enjoy intimate performances from singer/ songwriters Ryan Adams and Shakey Graves. CC SUNDAY 12/17 5:00 CHARLIE ROSE THE WEEK CC 5:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH NATIONAL 6:00 SECOND OPINION Hospital Delirium A daughter learns how to care for her mother who has spent an extended stay in the ICU and is suffering from hospital delirium. CC 6:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND Features a summary of the national and international news. CC 7:00 LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX HOLIDAY SPECIAL Caroline s new headship involves moving the family to a ramshackle farmhouse in time for Christmas. (CC Part 1 of 2 See Part 2 Sun., Dec. 24 at 8:00 8:00 VICTORIA ON MASTERPIECE Doll 123 As a new queen, young Victoria struggles to take charge amid plots to manipulate her. (CC 2 Hrs. Part 1 of 8) 10:00 CAPITOLVIEW (R) 10:30 ILLINOIS ADVENTURE MONDAY, 12/18 7:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Richmond, Hour Two See finds like a Tiffany & Co. brooch and a rare perfume bottle that bring in unexpected values. (CC Repeated Sat., Dec. 23 at 12 Noon) 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Richmond, Hour Three In Williamsburg, Mark L. Walberg discusses wall clocks and sees items like a Bride of Frankenstein pressbook. CC 9:00 JORDAN SMITH TIS THE SEASON This singer from The Voice stars in his first-ever one-hour concert packed with holiday tunes. (CC Repeated Sun., Dec. 24 at 6:00 TUESDAY, 12/19 7:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS Funny Business Comedic guests Garrison Keillor, Amy Schumer, and Aziz Ansari take a serious look at their family trees. CC 8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS The Impression Comedian Larry David and politician Bernie Sanders discover they have more in common than they thought. CC

7 9:00 FRONTLINE Putin s Revenge, Part 2 How the US struggled to confront Putin over Russian involvement in the 2016 election. (CC Part 2 of 2) WEDNESDAY, 12/20 7:00 NATURE The Story of Cats: Asia to Africa Discover how the first cats arose in the forests of Asia and spread across the continent. CC 8:00 NOVA Bird Brain Long mocked as empty-headed, birds hide surprisingly acute intelligence. CC 9:00 SUPERNATURE WILD FLYERS Masters of the Sky Many animals take to the skies for a split second, but to stay there requires them to push the limits of physics. CC THURSDAY, 12/21 6:30 ILLINOIS STORIES explores central Illinois. (Repeated Sun., Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m., and Tues., Dec. 26 at 7:00 ILLINOIS STORIES explores central Illinois. (Repeated Sun., Dec. 24 at 4:00 p.m., and Mon., Dec. 25 at 7:30 ILLINOIS STORIES explores western Illinois. (Repeated Fri., Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m., and Wed., Dec. 27 at 8:00 MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR (R CC See Fri., Dec. 15 at 8:00 9:00 HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH THE BOSTON POPS See the best of New England s holiday music with the Boston Pops and Tanglewood Festival Chorus. CC FRIDAY, 12/22 7:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH NATIONAL 7:30 CAPITOLVIEW Journalists from the state capitol in Springfield and surrounding region talk shop. The moderator will be Bernie Schoenberg or Bruce Rushton. (Repeated Sun., Dec. 24 at 12 Noon and 10:00 8:00 CHRISTMAS AT BELMONT Join Grammy-winning host Sheryl Crow and 700 student musicians in Nashville for a special holiday concert. CC 9:00 ERIC IDLE S THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE Explore the history of the universe with Professor Brian Cox. CC

8 SATURDAY, 12/23 5:00 THE WOODWRIGHT S SHOP Rocky Bentwood Cradleshow II CC 5:30 ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Happy Holidays from Asktoh! CC 6:00 THIS OLD HOUSE CC 6:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND Features a summary of the national and international news. CC 7:00 THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW Christmas (1966) Join guests for songs filled with Christmas spirit. CC 8:00 ENDEAVOUR SEASON 3 ON MASTERPIECE Arcadia The death of an artists leaves the police baffled as to the cause. (CC 90 Min. Part 2 of 4) 9:30 RAY STEVENS CABARAY NASHVILLE Guests: Duane Eddy Grammy Award-winner Ray Stevens hosts a musical special with Duane Eddy. CC 10:00 AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Tom Waits Tom Waits performs in this classic episode from CC SUNDAY, 12/24 5:00 HOLIDAYS AT MURRAY STATE The Murray State University Choir highlights this seasonal special. CC 6:00 JORDAN SMITH TIS THE SEASON (R CC See Mon., Dec. 18 at 9:00 7:00 LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX HOLIDAY SPECIAL Christmas continues and new relationships are budding. (CC Part 2 of 2) 8:00 VICTORIA ON MASTERPIECE Brocket Hall Facing rioters and suitors, Victoria grows into her royal role. (CC Part 2 of 8) 9:00 VICTORIA ON MASTERPIECE The Clockwork Prince Albert pays a visit against the queen s wishes and meets royal disdain. (CC Part 3 of 8) 10:00 CAPITOLVIEW (R) 10:30 ILLINOIS ADVENTURE MONDAY, 12/25 5:00 ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: THE GOOD STARS (R CC 90 Min. See Sun., Dec. 3 at 8:00 7:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Naughty or Nice Favorite appraisals from past seasons will satisfy everyone s list. (CC Repeated Sat., Dec. 30 at 12 Noon) 8:00 CALL THE MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL Join the midwives as they battle snow and frozen pipes to provide patient care during the coldest winter. (CC 90 Min. Repeated Thur., Dec. 28 at 8:00 9:30 CHRISTMAS ON THE DANUBE Explore European cities along the Danube during the Christmas season. CC TUESDAY, 12/26 7:00 SULTAN AND THE SAINT Explore the potential for Muslim-Christian peace. CC

9 8:00 SECRETS OF SPANISH FLORIDA: A SECRETS OF THE DEAD SPECIAL Join a team of archaeologists as they reveal the little-known history of America s Spanish colonists. (CC 2 Hrs.) WEDNESDAY, 12/27 7:00 NATURE The Story of Cats: Into The Americas Track the story of cats into the Americas. CC 8:00 NOVA Day the Dinosaurs Died Investigate how an asteroid vanquished the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. CC 9:00 SUPERNATURE WILD FLYERS Crowded Skies Go inside the competitive environment of the sky. CC THURSDAY, 12/28 6:30 ILLINOIS STORIES explores central Illinois. (Repeated Sun., Dec. 31 at 4:30 p.m., and Tues., Jan. 2 at 7:00 ILLINOIS STORIES explores central Illinois. (Repeated Sun., Dec. 31 at 4:00 p.m., and Mon., Jan. 1 at 7:30 ILLINOIS STORIES explores western Illinois. (Repeated Fri., Dec. 29 at 6:30 p.m., and Wed., Jan. 3 at 8:00 CALL THE MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL (R CC 2 Hrs. See Mon., Dec. 25 at 8:00 9:30 ILLINOIS ADVENTURE FRIDAY, 12/29 7:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH NATIONAL 7:30 CAPITOLVIEW Journalists from the state capitol in Springfield and surrounding region talk shop. The moderator will be Bernie Schoenberg or Bruce Rushton. (Repeated Sun., Dec. 31 at 12 Noon) 8:00 BOB HOPE: AMERICAN MASTERS (R CC 2 Hrs. See Sat., Dec. 2 at SATURDAY, 12/30 5:00 THE WOODWRIGHT S SHOP Stamp Out Cookie Carving! CC 5:30 ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Window Gap, Solar Drinking Water CC 6:00 THIS OLD HOUSE CC

10 6:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND Features a summary of the national and international news. CC 7:00 THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW New Year s (1970) This program is filled with happy holiday nostalgia. CC 8:00 ENDEAVOUR SEASON 3 ON MASTERPIECE Prey Detectives are called in to deal with a missing au pair. (CC 90 Min. Part 3 of 4) 9:30 RAY STEVENS CABARAY NASHVILLE Guests: Angeleena Presley Grammy Award-winner Ray Stevens hosts a musical special with Angeleena Presley. CC 8:00 LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER NY Philharmonic New Year s Eve: Bernstein On Broadway Ring in 2018 with a celebration of Leonard Bernstein s best-loved works for Broadway. (CC 2 Hrs.) 10:00 ACL HALL OF FAME NEW YEAR S EVE Enjoy the 2017 ACL and see special musical guests get inducted into the Hall of Fame. CC 10:00 ACL HALL OF FAME NEW YEAR S EVE This 2017 special includes Ray Orbison, Rosanne Cash and more. CC SUNDAY, 12/31 5:00 CHARLIE ROSE THE WEEK CC 5:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH NATIONAL 6:00 SECOND OPINION Atrial Fibrillation Hear one man s story of life in A-fib and how he s learning to live with the condition. CC 6:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND Features a summary of the national and international news. CC 7:00 VICTORIA ON MASTERPIECE An Ordinary Woman Courtship at court leads to second thoughts and other complications. (CC Part 4 of 8)