December 17-23, 2023
Weekly Highlights
Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen
Unfinished Portrait
Rich, famous, successful… an enigma hiding in plain sight. Lucy Worsley explores how Agatha Christie found happiness in her second marriage. And she discovers how the author secured her reputation as the “Queen of Crime.”
Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 pm
25 Years with Lydia: A Culinary Jubilee
Beloved chef Lidia Bastianich is celebrating 25 years on public television. With one of the longest-running cooking shows on PBS, Lidia is also a life-long restaurateur and bestselling cookbook author. In honor of her silver anniversary, join Lidia’s family and celebrity friends to roll back the years and get an intimate look at the memorable moments of her life, both on and off the screen.
Monday, Dec. 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas
Much loved home cook Dame Mary Berry travels to her mother’s homeland, Scotland, for a magical winter break. Inspired by her own family holidays, she cooks up an array of sumptuous dishes. She’s joined by friends Andy Murray, Iain Stirling and Emeli Sandé to cook indulgent Christmas dishes that can be enjoyed anytime over the holidays.
Monday, Dec. 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Frontline
Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza
The long struggle between the Israeli leader and multiple U.S. presidents over Middle East peace. The inside story of Benjamin Netanyahu’s turbulent relationships with the U.S. and the Palestinians, and the road to war in Gaza.
Wednesday dec. 20 at 9:00 pm
Nature
Santa’s Wild Home
Get an intimate look at the wildlife of Lapland, a region in northern Finland, the fabled home of Santa Claus and actual home of reindeer, great gray owls, wolverines, eagles, wolves, musk oxen, brown bears and more.
Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 7:00 p.m.
A St. Thomas Christmas: A Reflection of Gratitude
Making a triumphant return to Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota, “A St. Thomas Christmas: Reflections of Gratitude” enriches your holiday with the vitality of song. Featuring two world-premiere commissioned pieces by renowned composer Jack Stamp, sing-a-long holiday classics, and uplifting unique works, this hour-long concert elevates and sweetens your holiday festivities.
Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7:00 pm
ALMANAC NORTH WILL RETURN WITH NEW EPISODES ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024, WITH A NEW SET, LOGO, HOST, AND SPECIAL SEGMENTS WITH DENNY ANDERSON