December 2012 - KQED On Q

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Visit the Legion of Honor during KQED Member Days and experience the museum’s newest exhibition direct from the Musée du Louvre, Paris.

This world-exclusive exhibition features a superb array of rare treasures and decorative objects from the reigns of Louis XIV–XVI and Marie-Antoinette. The exhibit includes hardstone vases, diamond-and-gemstone snuff boxes and the grandest sculptures, tapestries and furniture that exemplify the opulence and quintessential sumptuousness of the kings and queens of France.

Admission is free all day (9:30am5:15pm) Friday, December 7, through Sunday, December 9, to KQED members who present a current KQED MemberCard and a valid photo ID at the museum entrance.

Each MemberCard admits one member plus one guest for a maximum of two persons.

A Prairie Home Companion Is Coming to San Francisco Garrison Keillor is bringing the whole gang back to the Bay Area for two live broadcasts from the War Memorial Opera House on Saturdays, January 5 and 12, 2013.

Sit back and enjoy the show with the Royal Academy of Radio Actors: Tim Russell (the man of many voices), Sue Scott and

sound effects wizard Fred Newman, and catch up on the news from Lake Wobegon during Keillor’s signature monologue.

Special guests in San Francisco include Elvin Bishop (January 5) and Chanticleer (January 12), with additional guests to be announced.

KQED members receive $5 off tickets! Whether you purchase tickets over the phone or via the City Box Office website, just indicate/enter the discount code “Guy Noir” — two words, case sensitive online — to get the special discounted price.

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Photos: (top to bottom) Ewer, ca. 1650, agate and enameled gold mount, Musée du Louvre, Paris, Département des Objets d’Art. Photograph ©RMN — Grand Palais/Art Resource, NY/Jean-Gilles Berizzi; courtesy A Prairie Home Companion; (cover and opposite page) courtesy Apple Films Ltd.

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Great Performances “Magical Mystery Tour Revisited” airs Tuesday, December 18, at 8pm on KQED Plus. Following at 9pm is the fully restored, original film.

Magical Mystery Tour was chockfull of thinly veiled references to psychedelia, anarchy and fantasy, all in the setting of a traditional British sightseeing bus outing to the seaside. This was a far cry from the innocent lovable mop-top japery of Help! and A Hard Day’s Night.

Middle Britain had tuned in, but was a long way from turning on and dropping out — the nation was baffled and outraged by the film’s unexpected and uncompromising

surreal, nonlinear narrative. Paul McCartney appeared on The Frost Programme on rival ITV the day after the broadcast. He was called upon to account for himself and the rest of the group.

Could it be that a pearl was cast before swine and then thrown away?

To its small band of admirers, it was a masterpiece of surreal British wit and imagination in the tradition of The Goons and Alice in Wonderland.

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Magical Mystery Tour is a showcase for six classic Beatles tracks, including “I Am the Walrus,” “The Fool on the Hill” and “Your Mother Should Know,” and features John, Paul, George and Ringo as themselves.

They’re joined for a series of episodic mis-adventures by a cast of eccentric characters, including Auntie Jessie, tour director Jolly Jimmy Johnson, tour hostess Miss Wendy Winters and conductor Buster Bloodvessel.

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Now with the film fully restored to the highest technical standard and with a remixed soundtrack, it’s time to tell the extraordinary story of Magical Mystery Tour: why it was made, how it was made and the circumstances in which it was made. To tell the story, this film calls on those who were there, most notably Paul McCartney, who had the original idea, and Ringo Starr, who is credited as the director of photography. John Lennon and George Harrison are represented through interviews over the years, through their appearances in the film itself, and in the copious and fascinating outtakes.

Also sharing their reminiscences are Peter Fonda, Paul Gambaccini, Terry Gilliam, Neil Innes, Paul Merton, Barry Miles, Annie Nightingale and Martin Scorsese.

Finally, this is a chance for the film’s admirers to have their say; its detractors have been given plenty of opportunities to have theirs. It provides a chance to evoke 1967 as it was — post-war Britain as much as the summer of love, when a new crop of artists with the Beatles at the helm came up with an alchemy that turned the ordinary and commonplace into the magical and mysterious.

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Songs you’ll never forget, the film you’ve never seen and a story that’s never been told.

In August 1967, in the wake of the extraordinary impact of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the Beatles made a film. It was seen in the United Kingdom by a huge audience, at 8:35pm on BBC One on Britain’s Boxing Day . . . and all hell broke loose.

The story behind that film — Magical Mystery Tour — is revealed on the new Great Performances documentary “Magical Mystery Tour Revisited.”

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Learn the story behind the Beatles’ controversial (in 1967) film, then watch it.

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What’s Your Favorite Holiday Food?

With the holidays upon us, we asked our food-loving staff to tell us which holiday dish they most looked forward to when they were growing up. We also wanted to know what they look forward to now.

Tina Salter

Growing up in London there was no Thanksgiving, so for me, the holidays mean Christmas. On Christmas Day my mother roasted the turkey and served it with all the trimmings — sage and onion stuffing, sausage meat cooked in the turkey, Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, mashed parsnips, carrots and lots of lovely thin gravy made with good turkey stock.

But it’s the rich, dense, flaming brandy-covered Christmas pudding and crisp mince pies filled with yummy sweet mincemeat and topped with thick yellow double cream, that I remember with the most fondness. Since moving to the states, a dear friend of 35 years, my surrogate mother, always made the Christmas pudding from a very, very old Marks and Spencer cookbook. She died last year, so for the first time in a very long time, I will be using the same recipe to ensure the tradition lives on in my family.

Oh, and I will make sure that we all give it a stir and make a wish!

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Then? Two things, reflecting the fact that my mom’s side of the family was Catholic and my dad’s was Jewish. Our next-door neighbor made these awesome Christmas cookies.

They were super thin and delicate — shaped like reindeer, Santa Claus and wreaths.

I could have eaten 100 of them. Then homemade potato latkes with sour cream and applesauce. Classic Hanukkah. Now? A Yule Log from Tartine.

Suzie Racho

As a kid, I always looked forward to that first slice of pumpkin pie. It signified the start of the holidays! Now I look forward to having my husband’s butternut squash risotto.

Jenny Oh

When I was younger, we always had an array of Korean and American dishes on the table for Thanksgiving. There was turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy served alongside kimchee and rice. But my favorite dish was my mom’s cornbread stuffing, which she made with Spam. To this day, Spam — especially in the form of musubi — is one of my guilty pleasures.

June Ouellette

My mom’s post-Thanksgiving Filipino turkey paksiw soup with vinegar, cloves and brown sugar! As an adult, the same thing plus Brussels sprouts cooked any and every way.

Wendy Goodfriend

I grew up in New York City and the holiday food I remember most consisted of big meat and sugary carbs. For Hanukkah, my mother traditionally made a Belgian brisket thoroughly infused with the key ingredient ­— beer. Another classic was her baked sweet potato with pineapple chunks casserole topped with marshmallows. Now my celebration of the holidays is rooted in nature and the changing seasons. I indulge in the wealth and beauty of the amazing fresh produce available at farmer’s markets in the Bay Area.

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The first annual Rise to the Occasion Youth Media Festival showcases their work.

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On a beautiful fall Saturday in Oakland, students, educators and families filled the Kaiser Center’s 400-seat theater to watch 20 compelling youth-produced films that focused on social change and the high school dropout crisis.

The Rise to the Occasion Youth Media Festival was organized by KQED, along with other members of the Bay Area Youth Media Network (BAYMN), a consortium of more than 20 nonprofits that believe in the power of media production to engage youth voice, self-expression and empowerment as well as to inspire social change.

Films not only expressed the complexity of issues that cause students to dropout of high school, they also explored the topics of health, race, sexual identity and discrimination. One of the winning films, Choices, produced by Takai Ginwright, Marielle Boland, Elliot Carrol, Justin Hawkins and

Elana Freeman, is viewable on YouTube (tinyurl.com/94zqbwh).

In addition to the film screenings, students from a Bay Area Video Coalition project performed two songs from their critically acclaimed album, An American Graduate. You can download it for free from Bump Records: bumprecords.bandcamp.com.

The festival was one of many American Graduate events held this year in the Bay Area. Funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the initiatve helps local communities across the country find solutions to address the dropout crisis. Find out more about KQED’s work, including student videos, photos and music, at kqed.org/americangraduate.

Visit kqed.org/mediafestival to learn about future festivals, including the next BAYMN event coming in June 2013.

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Billy Joel Saturday, December 1, 1pm

Alec sits down with Billy Joel at a piano as Joel details the decisions — musical and personal — that helped shape his music and his career.

Herb Alpert and Chris Rock Saturday, December 15, 1pm

Alec goes backstage with comic actor Chris Rock, to hear what it was like for Rock to be in his first play, and talks with Herb Alpert, legendary trumpeter and music producer.

Lorne Michaels and Erica and Molly Jong Saturday, December 22, 1pm

Alec visits Lorne Michaels in his office at Rockefeller Center — the same office he’s had since 1975, when he created Saturday Night Live. Alec also talks with writer Erica Jong and her daughter Molly Jong-Fast as they spar about sex, the legacy of the feminist movement and the impact of divorce on children.

Climate One — From the Commonwealth Club EV Riders Wednesday, December 5, 8pm

A conversation with John Kalb, founder of EV Charging Pros and owner of a BMW ActiveE; Andrea Kissack, senior science editor for KQED Radio and owner of a Nissan LEAF; and Felix Kramer, founder of CalCars and DrivingElectric.org and owner of a Chevy VOLT and a Nissan LEAF.

Intelligence Squared U.S. Does Science Refute God? Thursday, December 13, 8pm

For some, modern science debunks many of religion’s core beliefs, but for others, questions like “Why are we here?” and “How did it all come about?” can only be answered through a belief in the existence of God. Can science and religion co-exist?

For the motion: Lawrence Krauss, theoretical physicist and foundation professor of the School of Earth and Space Exploration and Michael Shermer, author and founding publisher of Skeptic magazine.

Against the motion: Ian Hitchinson, professor of nuclear science and engineering at MIT and Dinesh D’Souza, author and president of King’s College.

TED Radio Hour TED: Building a Better Classroom (Program #9) Wednesday, December 19, 8pm

We know getting a good education is important, but does the current model nurture real learning? Three TED speakers share powerful ideas about how to change the education for the better.

Tinsel Tales 2 Thursday, December 20, 8pm

A collection of the best and most requested NPR holiday stories. Joy, hope and childhood memories overflow as NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season. Hosted by Lynn Neary.

Moth Radio Hour 1206 Thursday, December 27, 8pm

This special live edition of The Moth show at Cooper Union in NYC features stories by Adam Gopnik, David Chang and Lisa Lampanelli.

Toast of the Nation Monday, December 31, 7pm into Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Count down, sing along and dance to live music all night long. Travel from coast to coast with four celebrations of midnight from time zone to time zone. It’s the perfect holiday special for any New Year’s event.

A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor Saturdays, 6pm and Sundays, 11am Selected Shorts Saturdays, 8pm

12/1 What’s Going On? “The Empty Room,”

by Jonathan Lethem, performed by Tate Donovan; “Why Don’t You Dance?” by Raymond Carver, performed by Corey Stoll; “Neighbors,” by Raymond Carver, performed

by Jefferson Mays. 12/8 A Father’s Story “Hanwell in Hell,” by Zadie Smith, performed

by Richard Easton. 12/15 Things Are Not What They Seem “A Priest in the Family,”

by Colm Toibin, performed by Lois Smith; “Dusk,” by James Salter, performed by Amy Ryan; “The Bureau,” by J. Robert Lennon, performed by Kirsten Vangsness. 12/22 A Passion for Central Park “The Colossus of New York” (excerpt), by Colson Whitehead, performed by Leonard Nimoy; “Bad Boy” (excerpt), by Walter Dean Myers, performed

by Eric Poindexter; “My Little Bit of Country,” by Susan Cheever, performed

by Debra Monk; “The Green Fields of the Mind,” by Bartlett Giamatti, performed by the author. 12/29 TBA.

City Arts & Lectures Sundays, 1pm, Tuesdays, 8pm and Wednesdays, 2am

12/2, 12/4 & 12/5 Life After Murder.

12/9, 12/11 & 12/12 Tom Wolfe, author and journalist. 12/16, 12/18 & 12/19 Cheryl Strayed, writer. 12/23, 12/25 & 12/26 Oliver Sacks, biologist, neurologist, writer and chemist. 12/30, 1/1 & 1/2 Andrew Weil, founder, professor and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.

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State of the Re:Union with Al Letson Internet Communities — Making the Virtual Real Wednesday, December 12, 8pm

At this point in the 21st century, the way we meet people, establish connections, maintain our relationships and fight for what we believe in has been radically transformed by the Internet — and it’s still transforming.

This episode tells stories of the Internet’s impact on community-building in human terms, on the messy level of people’s daily existence where its effects are rarely solely positive or negative.

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The Moth’s “true stories told live on stage” touch listeners around the country.

Occupying center stage are the storytellers and their unforgettable tales.

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David Letterman and Michael Douglas Saturday, December 29, 1pm

Alec talks with late-night legend David Letterman and visits Michael Douglas at his New York apartment.

Hanukkah Lights 2012 Saturday, December 8, 3pm

A perennial NPR favorite, Hanukkah Lights features Hanukkah stories and memoirs written by acclaimed authors expressly for the show, as read by NPR’s Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz.

A Season’s Griot 2012 Wednesday, December 26, 8pm

An hour-long Kwanzaa celebration in story and song, again hosted by Madafo Lloyd Wilson. This year’s program features youth as the special guest griots, reading their own original and traditional stories.

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Kristen Wiig and Dick Cavett Saturday, December 8, 1pm

Alec talks with Kristen Wiig — a breakout Saturday Night Live cast member — and talk show legend Dick Cavett.

The Computer History Museum Presents An Evening with Google’s Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt Thursday, December 6, 8pm

Since joining Google in 2001, Eric Schmidt has helped grow the company from a Silicon Valley startup to a global leader in technology. Join us tonight for a wide-ranging conversation with Schmidt moderated by Computer History Museum CEO John Hollar.

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Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin Saturdays in December, 1pm

When you put two creative, well-known personalities together in conversation, it’s hard to stop listening. Alec Baldwin sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments and offices of some of the leading creative personalities of our time, exploring what motivates his guests, how they feel about what they do and what keeps them up at night.

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KQED 9 is available over the air on DT9.1, 54.2 and 25.1; via most cable systems on Channel 9; on Comcast cable Channel 709; and via satellite on DirecTV (local and HD Channel 9) and DISH network (local Channel 8226 in SD only).

KQED Plus is going HD on Comcast cable. Look for us on Channel 710 by the end of December.

KQED Plus is available over the air on Channel 54, DT54.1, 9.2 or 25.2. It is on Comcast cable Channel 10 in most areas* and on DirecTV (Channel 54, SD and HD) and DISH (Channel 54 or 8234) satellite systems. * If you don’t find KQED Plus on Comcast Channel 10, visit customer.comcast.com/help-and-support and click on “Get Channel Listings.”

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Doo Wop Discoveries (My Music) | s | opens the archives to present many never-beforeseen clips of doo-wop classic artists and songs from the era of the vocal group. | R (9) 12/2 9am, 12/6 9pm, 12/7 3am; (+) 5pm

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Suze Orman’s Money Class | s | reveals Suze’s expert take on what actions people need to take in light of the new economy.

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America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Shrimp in a Skillet.

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Earth Songs | s | Pristine and beautiful places around the world are highlighted with an enchanting musical score.

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Great Performances | s | Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall. This lavish production celebrates the 25th anni-versary year of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece. | R (9) 12/2 7pm, 12/3 1am

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Dr. Wayne Dyer — Wishes Fulfilled | s | Dr. Wayne Dyer presents his Five Wishes Fulfilled Foundations: the five steps to living from your “highest self” and thereby attracting your deepest desires.

Drop 7 Foods, Feel Better Fast with JJ Virgin | s | describes how food intolerance can be the root cause of inability to lose weight and the direct cause of a myriad of ailments that plague the average American.

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Il Volo Takes Flight | s | Italian teen heartthrobs Il Volo showcase their vocal talent and showmanship at Detroit’s famed Opera House | R (9) 12/15 8:30am; (+) 12/2 1am Heart of Perfect Health with Brenda Watson | s | shares compelling evidence of the connection between digestive health and heart health. | R (+) 12/2 2:30am, 12/6 10pm, 12/7 4am

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Happy Holidays: The Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Shows | s | features interviews with the beloved television personality, along with clips of classic performances. | R (9) 12/22 9:59pm, 12/23 3:59am; (+) 12/6 8:30pm, 12/7 2:30am, 12/22 5:59pm

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Best of KQED Plus | s | Check kqed.org/tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules.

Doo Wop Discoveries (My Music) | s | R (9) 12/6 9pm, 12/7 3am

Rick Steves’ Europe Marathon | s |

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Great Performances | s | Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall. | R (9) 12/3 1am

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Muddy Waters and the Rolling Stones Live | s | On November 22, 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones paid a visit to Muddy Waters’ Chicago club. | R (+) 12/3 1am, 12/5 10pm, 12/6 4am

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Motown: Big Hits and More (My Music) | s | features many first-time extended stereo mixes of Motown’s biggest hits, b-sides, album cuts and radio classics. | R (9) 12/5 7:30pm, 12/6 1:30am; (+) 12/3 2:30am

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Best of KQED | s | Check kqed.org/tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules. | R (9) 12/3 4:30am Super Brain with Dr. Rudy Tanzi | s | explores new discoveries in neuroscience that maximize the potential of the human brain in practical and actionable ways. | R (9) 12/6 7:30pm, 12/7 1:30am; (+) 12/3 4:30am

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Ageless Skin: Secrets from Dr. Denese | s | The founder of the Manhattan Anti-Aging Clinic shares her comprehensive eight-week plan for repairing and rejuvenating aging skin. | R (+) 12/2 4:30am

11am-5pm

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Super Brain with Dr. Rudy Tanzi | s | explores new discoveries in neuroscience that maximize the potential of the human brain. | R (9) 12/6 7:30pm, 12/7 1:30am; (+) 12/2 10:30pm, 12/3 4:30am

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Inspector Morse #303 Promised Land, Part 1. | R (+) 12/4 3am

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Inspector Morse #304 Promised Land, Part 2. | R (+) 12/4 4am

10:30 KQED 9

Independent Lens We Were Here is a look at how the community worked together when AIDS came to San Francisco in the early 1980s. | D | R (9) 12/4 4:30am

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FRONTLINE The Vaccine War. Parents and activists are using social media to take on public health scientists’ view of vaccines. | D | R (+) 12/4 5am

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Austin City Limits The Steve Miller Band/Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

KQED +

Moyers & Company | R (+) 12/4 7pm, 12/5 1am

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6am-7pm

See page 25 for program schedule.

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Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/4 1am

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Revolutionaries | q | The Facebook Effect features Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, with author David Kirkpatrick and NPR’s Guy Raz. | R (+) 12/4 1am

7:30

KQED 9

ImageMakers | q | Lost and Found includes the films The Lost Thing and Ink. | R (9) 12/4 1:30am

8pm

KQED 9

Antiques Roadshow Baltimore, Hour 3 of 3. | R (9) 12/4 2am, 12/8 3pm

KQED +

Agatha Christie’s Poirot #506 The Chocolate Box. | R (+) 12/4 2am, 12/9 4pm

9pm

KQED 9

Donner Party: American Experience Three years before the Gold Rush, 87 pioneers took a shortcut westward to California, only to get caught in the snows of the Sierra Nevada. The emigrants’ fateful journey culminated in death and cannibalism. | D | R (9) 12/4 3am

8pm

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POV The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers. In 1971, Ellsberg leaked top-secret documents regarding the war in Vietnam to The New York Times. He and a who’s-who of Vietnam-era movers and shakers give a riveting account of those world-changing events. | R (9) 12/5 2am

KQED +

NOVA Iceman Murder Mystery.

Scientists investigate Otzi the Iceman, the mummified corpse found in a glacier in the Italian Alps. | D | R (+) 12/5 2am

9pm

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NOVA Secrets Beneath the Ice. Scientists use a state-of-the-art drilling probe to investigate ice shelf melting in Antarctica. | D | R (+) 12/5 3am

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Charlie Rose | H | R (9) noon

KQED +

PBS NewsHour

1-6am

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

6am-7pm

See page 25 for program schedule.

E vening 7pm

KQED 9

Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/5 1am

KQED +

Moyers & Company | R (+) 12/5 1am

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Spark | q | John Held Jr., Steven Oliver, Bonnie Grossman. Meet collectors who have turned a casual interest into a lifelong passion. | R (9) 12/5 1:30am, 12/7 11:30pm, 12/8 5:30am

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FRONTLINE | H | TBA. | R (9) 12/5 4am NOVA Mount St. Helens Back from the Dead documents the dramatic return of plant and animal life to the disaster zone’s barren landscape. | D | R (+) 12/5 4am, 12/9 6pm

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The Grove | q | tells the story behind the creation of the National AIDS Memorial, a seven-acre grove hidden in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. | D | R (9) 12/5 5am, 12/8 6pm

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Independent Lens Between the Folds. Theoretical scientists and fine artists abandon their careers and forge new lives creating origami. | D | R (+) 12/5 5am

After the rescue of the 46 survivors, their plight was sensationalized by newspapers and periodicals to become one of the legendary stories of the West.

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Daniel Ellsberg at the Los Angeles courthouse, 1973; Anthony Russo and Patricia Ellsberg at right.

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PBS NewsHour

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Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

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See page 25 for program schedule.

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Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/6 1am

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Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/7 1am

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Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/8 1am

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Johnny Carson: American Masters | s | explores the career, the complexities and the contradictions of the biggest star television has ever produced. | R (+) 12/6 1am

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Andy Williams: Moon River and Me | s | Great musical performances from the classic television series intertwine with personal remembrances from the host. | R (+) 12/7 1am

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Doc Martin #308 Nowt So Queer. | R (+) 12/8 1am

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This Week in Northern California | H | q | R (9) 12/8 1:30am, 12/9 4pm; (+) 12/8 1pm

Motown: Big Hits and More (My Music) | s | R (9) 12/6 1:30am

7:30

KQED 9

Super Brain with Dr. Rudy Tanzi | s | R (9) 12/7 1:30am

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KQED 9

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Washington Week | H | | R (9) 12/8 2am

Happy Holidays: The Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Shows | s | R (9) 12/22 9:59pm, 12/23 3:59am; (+) 12/7 2:30am, 12/22 5:59pm

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Best of KQED | s | Fundraising programs selected for this time slot will be announced at least a day or two ahead of broadcast. Check kqed.org/ tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules. | R (9) 12/6 3:30am Muddy Waters and the Rolling Stones Live | s | R (+) 12/6 4am

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ImageMakers | q | Living in Dangerous Times. | R (+) 12/6 5:30am

KQED 9

Doo Wop Discoveries (My Music) | s | R (9) 12/7 3am

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Heart of Perfect Health with Brenda Watson | s | R (+) 12/7 4am

KQED +

Inspector George Gently | H | #202 Peace and Love. | R (+) 12/8 2am

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Best of KQED | s | Fundraising programs selected for this time slot will be announced at least a day or two ahead of broadcast. Check kqed.org/ tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules. | R (9) 12/7 5am

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Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #612 Helmand Palace, El Huarache Loco, Izzy’s. | R (9) 12/8 2:30am & 9am

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Paris the Luminous Years The story of Paris as a catalyst to modernism spotlights Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway (pictured) and numerous others. | R (9) 12/8 3am Sherlock Holmes #209 Silver Blaze. The detective is called in when a remarkable racehorse is found missing and his trainer murdered. | R (+) 12/8 3:30am, 12/9 5pm

10:30 KQED +

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #108. | R (+) 12/8 4:30am

11pm KQED 9

Need to Know | H | R (9) 12/8 5am

KQED +

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Moyers & Company | H | R (9) 12/9 5pm; (+) 12/8 5am & 4pm, 12/10 mid, 12/11 7pm, 12/12 1am Spark | q | John Held Jr., Steven Oliver, Bonnie Grossman. | R (9) 12/8 5:30am

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Caillou | D

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Curious George | D

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Travelscope | q | Germany’s Holiday Markets.

Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #501 Turk & Larkin, Brown Sugar, 2223 Restaurant.

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | q | D

This Week in Northern California | q | R (9) 12/9 4pm

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Pati’s Mexican Table | H | Puebla: Food from a Colonial Jewel. | D

Martha Stewart’s Cooking School | H | Butchering.

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood |D

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Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #612 Helmand Palace, El Huarache Loco, Izzy’s.

Healing Quest #801. Topics include healing help from animals, the usefulness of echinacea and the power of faith.

2pm

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Spirit of Scrooge: Presenting the Gift | H | is the story of Notre Dame de Namur University’s annual production of A Christmas Carol, the Musical, which is performed for free in exchange for audience contributions of toys and food for the families in need of San Mateo County.

KQED +

Roadtrip Nation | q | Philadelphia-Chicago. The team visits children’s folk singer Ella Jenkins and Rosemarie Certo of Dock Street Brewing Co.

2:30

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Roadtrip Nation | q | Los Angeles. The roadtrip ends with an interview with Laura Danly, curator at the Griffith Observatory.

KQED +

This is Us | q | Female Astronomers profiles female astronomers living in Northern California and influencing the world.

3pm

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Antiques Roadshow Baltimore, Hour 3 of 3.

KQED +

Global Spirit | q | The Spiritual Quest. Phil Cousineau hosts a discussion of the spiritual quest as a personal and religious phenomenon.

KQED +

Caillou | D

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The Mind of a Chef | H | Pig.

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Zoboomafoo | D

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Charlie Rose | H | R (9) 12/10 noon

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PBS NewsHour

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Raggs | q | D

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Zoboomafoo | D

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | q | D

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Thomas and Friends | D

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood |D

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Wild Animal Baby Explorers |D

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Wild Kratts Essential Pépin | q | Good Catch! | D Arthur | D America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Deep-Dish Pizza.

This Old House Cambridge Project, Part 4 of 15.

Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen | H | Chicken for Everyone!

Ask This Old House Laying Sod in the Backyard/Installing a Wireless Thermostat.

A fternoon noon KQED 9

Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence | q | Pizza with Pizazz.

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MotorWeek | H | R (9) 4pm

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Simply Ming | H | Omelets with Guest Todd English.

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Lidia’s Italy in America | H | Sicily in New York City.

The McLaughlin Group | R (9) 12/9 3:30pm

Photo: Ernest Hemingway Collection, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.

Ernest Hemingway’s 1923 passport.

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MotorWeek | H |

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Moyers & Company | R (9) 12/9 5pm; (+) 12/10 mid, 12/11 7pm, 12/12 1am

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Hometime | H | Microscapes 2.

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This Old House | H | Getting Around in Cambridge. | R (+) 12/22 11am

Roadtrip Nation | H | q | In-Studio Interviews: Mike Song and Paul Dateh.

KQED +

Austin City Limits Steve Martin/Sarah Jarosz. | R (9) 12/10 mid

12:30 KQED 9

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Rick Steves’ Europe Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen.

5:30

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Ask This Old House | H | #1110.

KQED +

California’s Gold Crookedest Street. Huell goes in search of the crookedest street in the world.

6pm

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The Grove | q | D

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Market Warriors Antiquing in New York, NY.

7pm

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Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #207 Shalizaar, South Park Cafe, Forbes Island. | R (9) 12/9 1am

KQED +

The Lawrence Welk Show Tribute to Fred Astaire. | R (+) 12/9 1am

Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #404 Borobudur Restaurant, Alegria’s, Poggio.

1:30

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Mexico — One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless Tijuana Round Table.

2pm

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Great Performances Sting: A Winter’s Night. The pop superstar welcomes the holidays with songs, carols and lullabies spanning the centuries.

On Story | H | Buck Henry: A Hollywood Story. Comedic writer, director and actor Buck Henry recalls his long and storied career in Hollywood.

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Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way | q | The Egg First! | D

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Raggs | q | D

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Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions Getting Ready for Christmas at Biltmore Estate.

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Zoboomafoo | D

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | q | D

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Inside Washington | H |

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Thomas and Friends | D

Rick Steves’ European Christmas is a vivid and intimate look at how seven diverse cultures celebrate Christmas, from England to Norway, Burgundy to Bavaria, and Rome to the top of the Swiss Alps. | R (9) 12/22 6pm, 12/24 1pm & 11pm, 12/25 5am; (+) 12/24 7pm, 12/25 1am

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood |D

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Bob the Builder | D

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Caillou | D

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Curious George | D

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Curious George

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ImageMakers Boys and Their Pets. | R (9) 12/9 1:30am

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | q | D

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The McLaughlin Group | H |

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A Walk in the Clouds | H | (1995) A married salesman (Keanu Reeves) agrees to pose for a day as the new husband of a pregnant vineyard heiress. | R (9) 12/9 2am, 12/23 noon

8:30

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | q | D

4pm

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This Week in Northern California | q |

KQED +

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood |D

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Agatha Christie’s Poirot #506 The Chocolate Box.

9am

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Super Why! | D

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Caillou | D

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Dinosaur Train | D

Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #302 New Kapadokia, Aperto, Masa’s.

KQED +

Zoboomafoo | D

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Moyers & Company | R (+) 12/10 mid, 12/11 7pm, 12/12 1am

KQED +

Sherlock Holmes #209 Silver Blaze.

6pm

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Truly CA: Our State, Our Stories | q | Miracle in a Box. The 6,000 parts of a piano are made to sing again for a unique musical competition at UC Berkeley.

KQED +

NOVA Mount St. Helens Back from the Dead. | D

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Antiques Roadshow Junk in the Trunk 2. Never-before-seen appraisals include Dr. Seuss’ signature. | R (+) 12/9 2am

10am KQED 9

British Antiques Roadshow | H | #301. | R (+) 12/9 3am

British Antiques Roadshow | H | #302. | R (+) 12/9 3:30am

Dark Victory (1939) An heiress (Bette Davis) with only months to live embarks on a social whirl, then marries her doctor (George Brent). Also stars Humphrey Bogart. | R (9) 12/9 3:45am Antiques Roadshow Unique Antiques showcases the most outlandish, kitschy and downright morbidly fascinating antiques of past decade. | R (+) 12/9 4am

11pm KQED +

Globe Trekker | H | q | Globe Trekker Food Hour: Brazil. | D | R (+) 12/9 5am

11:30 KQED 9

ImageMakers | q | Imagine a World Without Me. | R (9) 12/9 5:30am

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Clifford the Big Red Dog | D Wild Kratts Clifford’s Puppy Days | D SciGirls | H |

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Nature Is That Skunk? Intrepid researchers track skunks and uncover how they hunt, forage, mate and raise their babies.

KQED +

Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom Hanukkah.

11:30 KQED +

America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Dutch Oven Classics.

Evening

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Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2011 David Gray, Jill Scott, Evanescence and other musical performers honor Nobel Peace Prize laureates. | R (9) 12/10 1am, 12/16 11pm, 12/17 5am

noon KQED 9

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Lights: Celebrate Hanukkah Live in Concert The Klezmatics, Alberto Mizrari and other music performers celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights.

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Balloon Fiesta showcases the competitions and characters of the 2008 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. | R (+) 12/10 1am, 12/25 10pm, 12/26 4am

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Nature Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air. New scientific research sheds light on these tough, energetic flashing jewels of the natural world. | D | R (9) 12/10 2am, 12/16 11am, 12/30 5:30pm

Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen Fun Modern Cakes.

12:30 KQED +

Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence | q | Dinner Dance or Swept Off My Feet.

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Lidia Celebrates America Holiday Tables and Traditions features Italian Christmas Eve, Mexican American Christmas and Chinese New Year celebrations. | D

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David Suchet as Hercule Poirot.

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America’s Ballroom Challenge 2009 Jean Louisa Kelly hosts a winner-take-all battle for the title of America’s Best Ballroom Couple. | R (+) 12/10 2am Masterpiece Mystery! Poirot, Series IX: Mrs. McGinty’s Dead.

The Belgian sleuth teams up with a famed crime novelist to save an innocent man accused of murder. | D | R (9) 12/10 3am American Masters Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About. This first and only documentary on Robbins features excerpts from his personal journals, archival performance footage and never-before-seen rehearsal recordings. | R (+) 12/10 4am ImageMakers | q | Innocence Lost. You try to teach your child to live in this world, but there are some things no amount of training can prepare them for. | R (9) 12/10 4:30am

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In the Life | H | Foster Care’s Invisible Youth. | R (9) 12/10 5am

11:30 KQED 9

In the Life | H | R (9) 12/10 5:30am

Evening KQED 9

Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/11 1am

KQED +

The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2012 | H | The festivities include performances and readings by top musicians and actors at President’s Park. | R (+) 12/11 1am

1-6am

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

6am-7pm

See page 25 for program schedule.

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Austin City Limits Steve Martin/Sarah Jarosz.

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Moyers & Company | R (+) 12/11 7pm, 12/12 1am

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Charlie Rose | H | R (9) noon

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PBS NewsHour

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ImageMakers | q | When Sparks Fly. | R (9) 12/11 1:30am

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Antiques Roadshow Orlando, Hour 1 of 3. | R (9) 12/11 2am

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Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/12 1am

Agatha Christie’s Poirot #507 The Dead Man’s Mirror. | R (+) 12/11 2am, 12/16 4pm

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Moyers & Company | R (+) 12/12 1am

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Chihuly Outside | H | A magical glimpse into the conception and installation of artist Dale Chihuly’s outside work. | R (9) 12/11 3am, 12/16 6pm

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Spark | q | SFJAZZ Allstars, Oxbow School, ’Til Dawn.

Gifted teenage artists jump at the chance to strut their stuff on this episode of Spark. | R (9) 12/12 1:30am, 12/14 11:30pm, 12/15 5:30am

Inspector Morse #305 Dead on Time, Part 1. | R (+) 12/11 3am

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POV Food, Inc. takes a revealing look at the U.S. food industry and corporations that put profit before consumer health. | R (9) 12/12 2am

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NOVA Ghosts of Machu Picchu. Archaeologists probe the ruins of this “Lost City of the Incas” and unearth sacred burial grounds. | D | R (+) 12/12 2am

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NOVA Mystery of Easter Island.

New theories explore how and why the ancient islanders built and moved nearly 900 giant statues. | R (+) 12/12 3am, 12/16 7pm, 12/17 1am

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Independent Lens Revenge of the Electric Car. In 2006, thousands of new electric cars were purposely destroyed. Now the electric car is back. | D | R (9) 12/11 4am

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Inspector Morse #306 Dead on Time, Part 2. | R (+) 12/11 4am

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Independent Lens Blessed Is the Match. Poet Hannah Senesh became a paratrooper and helped rescue Jews in Hungary during World War II. | R (+) 12/11 5am

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ImageMakers We’re Desperate (Get Used to It).

Films include Checkmate, Northeast Front and A Doctor’s Job. | R (9) 12/11 5:30am

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FRONTLINE | H | TBA. | R (9) 12/12 4am Halsted Pioneering surgeon William Stewart Halsted brought America into the age of modern medicine. | D | R (+) 12/12 4am

Photo: ©ITV for Masterpiece.

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Overdraft Prominent government and economic leaders present a broad explanation of America’s federal debt. | R (9) 12/12 5am

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Washington Week | H | | R (9) 12/15 2am

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Inspector George Gently | H | #203 Gently Upside Down. | R (+) 12/15 2am

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Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #401 Mescolanza Restaurant, Basque Cultural Center, Alexander’s Steakhouse. | R (9) 12/15 2:30am

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Judy Garland: Duets Judy Garland and guest stars from her weekly television series perform classic duets. | R (9) 12/15 3am, 12/16 7pm, 12/17 1am

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Sherlock Holmes #210 Wisteria Lodge. | R (+) 12/15 3:30am, 12/16 5pm

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Sinatra Sings showcases unforgettable performances of “Come Fly with Me,” “Strangers in the Night” and “My Way.” | R (9) 12/15 4am, 12/31 11pm

10:30 KQED +

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #109. | R (+) 12/15 4:30am

11pm KQED 9

Need to Know | H | | R (9) 12/15 5am

KQED 9

Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/14 1am

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Downton Abbey Revisited | s | highlights behind-thescenes footage, interviews and great moments from the first two seasons. | R (+) 12/14 1am

KQED 9

Great Performances | H | s | Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby. Legendary rocker Rod Stewart’s first solo holiday special features classics ranging from “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to “Auld Lang Syne.” | R (9) 12/22 11pm, 12/23 5am & 2pm; (+) 12/13 2:30am

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The Tenors: Lead with Your Heart | s | The Tenors are back with a dazzling concert of allnew music from their second album, Lead with Your Heart. | R (+) 12/14 2:30am

10pm KQED 9

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8:30

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Best of KQED Plus | s | Check kqed.org/tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules. | R (+) 12/14 4am

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Moyers & Company | H | | R (9) 12/16 5pm; (+) 12/15 5am, 12/17 mid, 12/18 7pm, 12/19 1am

11:30 KQED 9

Spark | q | SFJAZZ Allstars, Oxbow School, ’Til Dawn. | R (9) 12/15 5:30am

Saturday 15 Early mid

KQED 9

Charlie Rose | H | R (9) 12/17 noon

KQED +

PBS NewsHour

1-6am

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

6am

Raggs | q | D

KQED 9

KQED.org

Oscar Hammerstein II — Out of My Dreams | s | is an entertaining look at the innovative genius who created musical theater as we know it today. | R (9) 12/13 3:30am, 12/15 7pm, 12/16 1am, 12/19 7:30pm, 12/20 1:30am

Moments to Remember (My Music) | s | Patti Page returns to co-host all-new performances and archival classics from the vault. | R (9) 12/14 1:30am, 12/15 11:30am & 8:30pm, 12/16 2:30am

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KQED 9

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7pm

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E vening

In a new, powerful presentation, Dr. Amen shows how to strengthen, optimize and heal the most important part of females, their brains.

Unleash the Power of the Female Brain with Dr. Amen | H | s | Learn how to harness the unique strengths of the female brain — intuition, multitasking, collaboration, empathy, self-control and a little worry — and how to overcome some of its inherent vulnerabilities, including anxiety, depression and taking on too much. | R (9) 12/13 1:30am & 1pm, 12/15 6:30am & 5pm

6am-7pm

This Week in Northern California | H | q | R (9) 12/15 1:30am, 12/16 4pm

PBS NewsHour

Nature Animal Odd Couples looks at remarkable animal relationships firsthand and explores what they suggest about the nature of animal emotions. | D | R (+) 12/13 1am

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

KQED 9

Charlie Rose | H | R (9) noon

KQED +

KQED +

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7:30

KQED 9

PBS NewsHour

Doc Martin #309 Happily Ever After. | R (+) 12/15 1am

Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/13 1am

Charlie Rose | H | R (9) noon

KQED +

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PBS NewsHour

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Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/15 1am

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

See page 25 for program schedule.

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Charlie Rose | H | R (9) noon

E vening

7:30

Best of KQED Plus | s | Fundraising programs selected for this time slot will be announced at least a day or two ahead of broadcast.

Check kqed.org/tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules. | R (+) 12/13 4am

KQED Public Radio

Transplant: A Gift for Life | H | The powerful emotions and cutting-edge science involved in vital organ transplant are revealed. | R (+) 12/12 5am, 12/16 3pm

10pm KQED +

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Roadtrip Nation | q | Los Angeles.

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Austin City Limits Monsters of Folk. | R (9) 12/17 mid

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Check kqed.org/tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules.

12:30 KQED 9

Unleash the Power of the Female Brain with Dr. Amen | s | R (9) 5pm

6am

KQED 9

Raggs | q | D

KQED +

Zoboomafoo | D

6:30

KQED 9

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | q | D

Il Volo Takes Flight | s | Italian teen heartthrobs Il Volo showcase their vocal talent.

1-6am

On Story | H | Creating Complex Characters. Writerdirector Rodrigo Garcia discusses the characters in The Godfather, Capote and more.

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

KQED +

Thomas and Friends | D

Simply Ming | H | Ganache with Guest Joanne Chang.

7am

KQED 9

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood |D

10:30 KQED 9

Essential Pépin | q | EggsQuisite. | D

KQED +

Bob the Builder | D

7:30

KQED 9

Caillou | D

America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated All-American Fruit Desserts.

KQED +

Curious George

8am

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Curious George | D

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | q | D

8:30

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | q | D

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood |D

11:30 KQED 9

Moments to Remember (My Music) | s | R (9) 8:30pm, 12/16 2:30am

A fternoon 2pm

5pm

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Unleash the Power of the Female Brain with Dr. Amen | s |

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Super Why! | D

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Caillou

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Clifford’s Really Big Movie | R (+) 12/21 11:30am

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Zoboomafoo | D

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Wild Kratts

Oscar Hammerstein II — Out of My Dreams | s | | R (9) 12/16 1am, 12/19 7:30pm, 12/20 1:30am

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SciGirls | H |

11am KQED 9

Nature Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air. | D | R (9) 12/30 5:30pm

Moments to Remember (My Music) | s | R (9) 12/16 2:30am

Evening

Best of KQED | s | Check kqed.org/tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules. | R (9) 12/16 5am

Grammy Award–winning baritone Nathan Gunn and Emmy- and Golden Globe–winning actress Jane Seymour join the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.

11:30 KQED +

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Burt Wolf: What We Eat Taking the High Grounds: The Story of Coffee.

America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Asian Favorites at Home.

Afternoon noon KQED 9

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Live from Lincoln Center | H | Richard Tucker Opera Gala. Tenor Joseph Calleja and friends present an evening of song at Lincoln Center’s Kaplan Penthouse.

Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen Upscale Meat and Potatoes.

Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence | q | Ticket to Provence.

1pm

KQED +

Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #405 Indian Palace, Thanh Long, Oliveto Café and Restaurant.

1:30

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Heirloom Meals Christmas | H | celebrate the holiday season by delving into America’s culinary history and tried-and-true recipes.

2pm

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Christmas with the Celts | H | Irish, Scottish and popular Christmas carols are performed in the historic Ryman Auditorium.

2:30

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Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions Celebrating Christmas at Biltmore Estate.

3pm

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Inside Washington | H |

KQED +

Transplant: A Gift for Life

3:30

KQED 9

The McLaughlin Group | H |

4pm

KQED 9

This Week in Northern California | q |

KQED +

Agatha Christie’s Poirot #507 The Dead Man’s Mirror.

4:30

KQED 9

Check, Please! Bay Area #603 Elite Cafe, Grand Oaks, Risibisi.

5pm

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Moyers & Company | R (+) 12/17 mid, 12/18 7pm, 12/19 1am

KQED +

Sherlock Holmes #210 Wisteria Lodge.

Photo: courtesy Mormon Tabernacle Choir © Intellectual Reserve.

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KQED 9

Chihuly Outside

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Johnny Mathis — Wonderful, Wonderful!

The singer performs “In the Morning” and “Chances Are” in celebration of 50 years in show business.

7pm

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ImageMakers | q | Mind Benders. Films include Colour Bleed, West of the Moon and The Eggbreakers. | R (9) 12/18 1:30am

KQED 9

Judy Garland: Duets | R (9) 12/17 1am

KQED +

NOVA Mystery of Easter Island. | R (+) 12/17 1am

8pm

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Antiques Roadshow | H | Greatest Gifts. | R (9) 12/18 2am, 12/22 3pm

8pm

KQED 9

Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Jane Seymour and Nathan Gunn | H | The renowned choir presents some of the season’s best-loved songs with Jane Seymour and Nathan Gunn. | R (9) 12/17 2am, 12/24 9pm, 12/25 3am

9pm

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NOVA Lizard Kings. Monitor lizards, the largest lizards to walk the planet, are tracked through Australia’s heartland. | D | R (+) 12/17 2am Masterpiece Mystery!

Poirot, Series X: Appointment with Death. The detective finds himself drawn into a murder investigation at an archaeological site in Syria. | D | R (9) 12/17 3am FRONTLINE From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians, Part 1. Archaeologists must sift through the clues and scholars must decode the stories told by his first followers. | D | R (+) 12/17 3am

KQED +

Agatha Christie’s Poirot #508 Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan. | R (+) 12/18 2am, 12/23 3pm

9pm

KQED 9

Flea Market Documentary looks at the unusual people and enticing things found where capitalism mixes with craziness. | R (9) 12/18 3am

KQED +

Inspector Morse #307 Happy Families, Part 1 features Martin Clunes (Doc Martin). | R (+) 12/18 3am

10pm KQED 9

POV The City Dark is a fascinating look at the science of the dark and an exploration of our relationship to the stars. | R (9) 12/18 4am

KQED +

Inspector Morse #308 Happy Families, Part 2. | R (+) 12/18 4am

11pm KQED 9

Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio documents the history of rock radio — from the AM deejays to the FM pioneers. | R (9) 12/18 5am

KQED +

Four Days at Dragon*Con captures the heart and soul of this quirky annual event in Atlanta known as a “Woodstock for nerds.” | R (+) 12/18 5am

ImageMakers | q | Love Comes Crashing Down.

Films include Sorry Destiny, Separations Agency, The Screamers, Crazy Glue and Connection. | R (9) 12/17 4:30am

11pm KQED 9

Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2011 | R (9) 12/17 5am

E arly mid

KQED 9

Charlie Rose | H | R (9) noon

KQED +

Les Paul: Live in New York City The music legend duets with Steve Miller, Keith Richards, Jose Feliciano and Dave Grisman in 2005. | R (+) 12/17 5am

KQED +

PBS NewsHour

Monday 17 E arly

1-6am

6am-7pm

Iranian Americans | H | explores the history and lives of the Iranian American community in the United States. | R (9) 12/19 3:30am

10pm KQED +

Fab Four: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute highlights live performances of “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude” and much more. | R (+) 12/19 4am

10:30 KQED 9

FRONTLINE | H | TBA. | R (9) 12/19 4:30am

11pm KQED +

How the Beatles Rocked the Kremlin sheds light on the Fab Four’s influence in the USSR and how it contributed to the downfall of the Communist Party. | R (+) 12/19 5am

11:30 KQED 9

Heat and Harvest: Impact of Climate Change on California Learn how climate change is impacting California agriculture from the Central Valley to the Sacramento Delta. | R (9) 12/19 5:30am, 12/21 7:30pm, 12/22 1:30am, 12/23 4pm, 12/26 2pm; (+) 12/22 1pm

Wednesday 19

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mid

KQED 9

Charlie Rose | H | R (9) noon

KQED +

PBS NewsHour

7pm

KQED 9

Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/19 1am

6am-7pm E vening

Moyers & Company | R (+) 12/18 7pm, 12/19 1am

7:30

KQED 9

Spark | q | Pamina Traylor, Gary Stevens, Chris Natrop. Watch extraordinary craftspeople at work. | R (9) 12/19 1:30am, 12/21 11:30pm, 12/22 5:30am

8pm

KQED 9

First Freedom: The Fight for Religious Liberty | H | Colonial Americans raised the ideal of religious freedom to the level of a fundamental human right. | D | R (9) 12/19 2am

7pm

KQED 9

7pm-mid

KQED +

Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/20 1am Best of KQED Plus | s | Fundraising programs selected for this time slot will be announced at least a day or two ahead of broadcast.

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KQED.org

KQED +

Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/18 1am

KQED 9

E vening

KQED 9

9:30

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

Moyers & Company | R (+) 12/19 1am

7pm

Great Performances | H | The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour. View the Beatles’ 1967 film, which showcases the Fab Four’s idiosyncratic sense of humor and features “I Am the Walrus,” “Hello, Goodbye” and other classics. | R (+) 12/19 3am, 12/23 5pm

1-6am

KQED +

E ve ni n g

KQED +

See page 25 for program schedule.

See page 25 for program schedule.

9pm

Early

Austin City Limits Monsters of Folk.

6am-7pm

Great Performances | H | Magical Mystery Tour Revisited.

The behind-the-scenes story of the making of the 1967 film also looks at the “summer of love” era. See page 3 for more information. | R (+) 12/19 2am, 12/23 11pm, 12/24 5am

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

KQED 9

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

KQED +

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KQED Public Television

Spend and evening with the Beatles.

Beginning at 8pm on KQED Plus.

KQED Public Radio

7:30

E ve n i n g 7pm

Revolutionaries | q | Reality Is Broken features Dr. Jane Mc Gonigal with NPR’s Laura Sydell. | R (+) 12/18 1am

On Q December 2012

6pm

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Oscar Hammerstein II — Out of My Dreams | s | R (9) 12/20 1:30am

9pm

KQED 9

Best of KQED | s | Check kqed.org/tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules. | R (9) 12/20 3am

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9pm

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9:30

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Sherlock Holmes #211 The Bruce Partington Plan. | R (+) 12/22 3:30am, 12/23 4pm

9:49

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Lost Treasures of the Ancient World Seven Wonders of the Ancient World features the works of architecture regarded as the most extraordinary structures of antiquity, including the Pyramids and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. | R (9) 12/22 3:49am, 12/25 11pm, 12/26 5am

Thursday 20 Early mid

KQED 9

Charlie Rose | H | R (9) noon

KQED +

PBS NewsHour

1-6am

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

6am-7pm

See page 25 for program schedule.

Evening 7pm

KQED 9

6am-mid

KQED +

7:30-mid

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Best of KQED | s | Check kqed.org/tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules. | R (9) 12/21 1:30am

Friday 21 Early mid

KQED 9

Charlie Rose | H | R (9) noon

KQED +

PBS NewsHour

1-6am

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

6am-7pm

See page 25 for program schedule.

Evening

20

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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #110. | R (+) 12/22 4:30am

11pm KQED 9

Need to Know | H | R (9) 12/22 5am

KQED +

Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/21 1am Best of KQED Plus | s | Fundraising programs selected for this time slot will be announced at least a day or two ahead of broadcast.

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Lost Treasures of the Ancient World Dark Age England. Chalk hill drawings, strange structures, mysterious buildings all offer clues to a bleak period in the history of England. | R (9) 12/22 3am

11:30 KQED 9

Moyers & Company | H | | R (9) 12/23 5pm; (+) 12/22 5am & 4pm, 12/24 mid, 12/25 7pm, 12/26 1am

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Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen | H | Great American Cookout.

KQED +

Ask This Old House Planting Palm Trees/Replacing an Old Heating System with One That’s More Efficient.

Afternoon noon KQED 9

KQED +

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Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence | q | Simply Elegant.

MotorWeek | H | Lidia’s Italy in America | H | Kansas City alla Parmigiana.

KQED +

The McLaughlin Group | R (9) 12/23 3:30pm

1pm

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Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #502 Pomelo, Deedee’s, Farina.

KQED +

Heat and Harvest: Impact of Climate Change on California | q | Learn how climate change is impacting California agriculture from the Central Valley to the Sacramento Delta. | R (9) 12/23 4pm, 12/26 2pm

1:30

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Martha Stewart’s Cooking School | H | Rice.

KQED +

Healing Quest #802. Topics include drumming for health and the secrets of self-esteem.

2pm

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Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef Soufflé Secrets. | D

KQED +

Roadtrip Nation | q | St. Louis–Bay Area.

The Roadtrippers visit the City Museum in St. Louis and meet expedition photographer Jimmy Chin.

2:30

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Roadtrip Nation | q | In-Studio Interviews: David Bader and Milena Acosta features David Bader and Milena Acosta of the Aquarium of the Pacific.

KQED +

This is Us | q | The Genius Behind Apple profiles Steve Wozniak and Guy Kawasaki. | R (+) 12/26 7pm, 12/27 1am

3pm

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Antiques Roadshow Greatest Gifts.

KQED +

America’s Children’s Holiday Parade 2012 | H | The unique parade features Garfield, Clifford, Curious George, colorful floats and marching bands.

4pm

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Holiday Concert: San Francisco Boys Chorus | H | Join the San Francisco Boys Chorus under conductor Ian Robertson in their popular holiday show featuring celebratory music of the season. | R (9) 12/25 7:30pm, 12/26 1:30am

KQED +

Moyers & Company | R (9) 12/23 5pm; (+) 12/24 mid, 12/25 7pm, 12/26 1am

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Raggs | D |

KQED +

Zoboomafoo | D

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | q | D

KQED +

Thomas and Friends | D

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood |D

KQED +

Wild Animal Baby Explorers |D

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Caillou

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Curious George | D

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Travelscope: Christmas in Switzerland | q | D

KQED +

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | q | D

Heat and Harvest: Impact of Climate Change on California | R (9) 12/22 1:30am, 12/23 4pm, 12/26 2pm; (+) 12/22 1pm

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Pati’s Mexican Table | H | Tacos, Tacos, Tacos. | D

KQED +

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood |D

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Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #505 Chez Spencer, Broken Record, Marnee Thai.

Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #505 Chez Spencer, Broken Record, Marnee Thai. | R (9) 12/22 2:30am & 9am

This Old House Getting Around in Cambridge.

Repeats the previous night’s 7pm to midnight schedule.

KQED 9

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PBS NewsHour

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Doc Martin #401 Better the Devil. | R (+) 12/22 1am

Inspector George Gently | H | #204 Goodbye China. | R (+) 12/22 2am

America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Grilled Pork Chops and Ribs.

KQED +

KQED +

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Charlie Rose | H | | R (9) 12/24 noon

Essential Pépin | q | Sweet Endings. |D

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Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/22 1am

Washington Week | H | | R (9) 12/22 2am

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Arthur’s Perfect Christmas | D | R (9) 12/23 10am; (+) 12/24 4pm

Spark | q | Pamina Traylor, Gary Stevens, Chris Natrop. | R (9) 12/22 5:30am

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Caillou | D | R (+) 12/25 1:30pm, 12/28 9am

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The Mind of a Chef | H | Memory.

Hometime | H | Front Entry Curb Appeal.

5pm

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Zoboomafoo | D

This Old House | H | Exterior Improvements.

KQED +

Rick Steves’ Europe Istanbul.

10am KQED 9

Simply Ming | H | On the Road in the Azores.

Ask This Old House | H | #1112.

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California’s Gold California Restaurants.

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Happy Holidays: The Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Shows | R (9) 9:59pm, 12/23 3:59am

Roadtrip Nation | q | Los Angeles, Part 2.

KQED +

Austin City Limits Tom Waits. | R (9) 12/24 mid

12:30 KQED 9

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Rick Steves’ European Christmas is a vivid and intimate look at how seven diverse cultures celebrate Christmas. | R (9) 12/24 1pm & 11pm, 12/25 5am; (+) 12/24 7pm, 12/25 1am

On Story | H | The Humor and Heart of Animation. The writers of Kung Fu Panda, King of the Hill and The Iron Giant discuss comedy and action.

6pm

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Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #208 Little Star Pizza, Vignette, Zatar. | R (9) 12/23 1am

KQED 9

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood |D

ImageMakers | q | My First Crush. | R (9) 12/23 1:30am

KQED +

Bob the Builder | D

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Caillou

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Curious George | D

8am

KQED 9

Curious George | D

KQED +

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | D

Great Performances Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby.

KQED +

Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way | q | Brussel Sprout Love. | D

2:30

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Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions Christmas in Vienna, Austria.

3pm

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Inside Washington | H |

KQED +

Agatha Christie’s Poirot #508 Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan.

3:30

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The McLaughlin Group | H |

4pm

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Heat and Harvest: Impact of Climate Change on California | q | R (9) 12/26 2pm

KQED +

Sherlock Holmes #211 The Bruce Partington Plan.

4:30

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Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #305 Anchor Oyster Bar and Seafood Market, Lalime’s Restaurant, Indian Aroma.

5pm

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Moyers & Company | R (+) 12/24 mid, 12/25 7pm, 12/26 1am

KQED +

Great Performances The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour.

6pm

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Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas | D | R (9) 12/25 8am; (+) 12/24 10am

KQED +

Antiques Roadshow Palm Springs, Hour 1 of 3.

Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Natalie Cole and David McCullough | R (9) 12/23 2am

8:30

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | D

KQED +

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood |D

Evening

9am

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Super Why! | D

KQED +

Caillou

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Dinosaur Train | D

KQED +

Zoboomafoo | D

Christmas with Nathan Pacheco | H | is a performance of inspirational, moving performances of holiday favorites. | R (9) 12/23 3am

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Arthur’s Perfect Christmas | D | R (+) 12/24 4pm

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Nature Drakensberg: Barrier of Spears. Beneath the mountains in southern Africa lies a hostile environment for creatures that live there.

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Happy Holidays: The Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Shows features interviews with the beloved television personality, along with clips of classic performances. | R (9) 12/23 3:59am Antiques Roadshow Baltimore, Hour 1 of 3. | R (+) 12/23 4am Great Performances | H | Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby. Legendary rocker Rod Stewart’s first solo holiday special features classics ranging from “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to “Auld Lang Syne.” | R (9) 12/23 5am & 2pm

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! | q | | D | R (9) 12/24 1am & 5pm; (+) 12/24 3pm

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Christmas at Luther: Tidings of Comfort and Joy | H | Celebrate the joy and traditions of Christmas with the choirs of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. | R (+) 12/24 1am

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Nature Christmas in Yellowstone. Wolves, coyotes, elk, bison, bears and otters make their way through their most challenging season. | R (9) 12/24 2am

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Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration Popular Christmas classics are embodied by beautiful, ethereal and angelic harmonies and voices. | R (+) 12/24 2am

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Masterpiece Mystery! Poirot, Series X: Murder on the Orient Express. When a passenger is found brutally murdered on the train, the sleuth is called upon to investigate. | D | R (9) 12/24 3am, 12/25 1pm

Wild Kratts

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Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom Christmas.

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America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Southern Fare, Reinvented.

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Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence | q | Eat Your Vegetables.

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Check, Please! Bay Area #406 Zeni Ethiopian, Quinn’s Lighthouse, Aquerello.

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Mexico — One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless Mexican Microbrews and Pub Fare.

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FRONTLINE From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians, Part 2. Christians’ stories of Jesus evolve into the first attempts to write his life — the Gospels. | D | R (+) 12/24 3am

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ImageMakers | q | The Golden Years. Three short films take a poignant look at growing old. | R (9) 12/24 4:30am

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National Geographic Television’s Top Ten Photos of 2011 reveals the best photographs from the magazine, covering a broad range of subject matter. | R (9) 12/24 5am Great Performances Magical Mystery Tour Revisited. | R (+) 12/24 5am

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This is Us | q | The Genius Behind Apple. | R (+) 12/27 1am

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QUEST | q | Wineries and Global Warming /The Planet Hunters. Could climate change impact California’s prized wine regions? Local astronomers hunt for other planets just like Earth. | R (9) 12/27 1:30am

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Rick Steves’ Europe Paris: Regal and Intimate. | R (+) 12/27 1:30am

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Nature Parrots in the Land of Oz. Rare and bizarre, colorful and intelligent, they are the most exotic birds on the island continent. | R (9) 12/27 2am

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As Time Goes By #106. | R (+) 12/27 2am

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Are You Being Served? Special Christmas Crackers (Christmas ’75). | R (+) 12/27 2:30am

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NOVA Building the Great Cathedrals.

Hands-on experiments reveal architectural secrets used to erect these soaring, glass-filled walls. | D | R (9) 12/27 3am

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Keeping Up Appearances #141 Father Christmas (1991 Christmas Special). | R (+) 12/27 3am

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The Last of the Summer Wine #2608 Things to Do When Your Wife Runs Off. | R (+) 12/27 3:30am

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Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/26 1am

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Moyers & Company | R (+) 12/26 1am

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Holiday Concert: San Francisco Boys Chorus | R (9) 12/26 1:30am

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ImageMakers | q | That’s Just Love Sneakin’ Up on You. Films include Table 7, Cataplexy and Crossword. | R (9) 12/25 1:30am

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Antiques Roadshow Orlando, Hour 2 of 3. | R (9) 12/25 2am

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Agatha Christie’s Poirot #601 Hercule Poirot’s Christmas. Poirot investigates when Simeon Lee is found dead shortly after receiving diamonds from his museum in South Africa. | R (+) 12/25 2am

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Austin City Limits Tom Waits.

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Pickin’ and Trimmin’ In a a small-town North Carolina barbershop, two men have been have been cutting hair and playing music for more than 40 years. | R (+) 12/25 4:34am

Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Jane Seymour and Nathan Gunn | R (9) 12/25 3am Agatha Christie’s Poirot #501 The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb. Poirot steps in to investigate the death of an archaeologist. | R (+) 12/25 3:43am Christmas at St. Olaf: Rejoice, Give Thanks and Sing One of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States, the festival features more than 500 student musicians who are members of five choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra. | R (9) 12/25 4am

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Secrets of the Dead Michelangelo Revealed. Cover-ups, vendettas and brave religious expression expose the darker side of the master artist. | D | R (9) 12/27 4am

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Balloon Fiesta | R (+) 12/26 4am

The Thin Blue Line #107 Yuletide Spirit. | R (+) 12/27 4am

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Mr. Bean #110 Do It Yourself Mr. Bean. | R (+) 12/27 4:30am

Lost Treasures of the Ancient World Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. | R (9) 12/26 5am

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Angels This captivating documentary explores the historical and modernday role of angels in our society. | R (9) 12/27 5am

Bhutan — Taking the Middle Path to Happiness The Himalayan kingdom is committed to environmental and cultural preservation and honest governance. | R (+) 12/26 5am

FRONTLINE | H | TBA. | R (9) 12/26 4am

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Typeface Modern graphic design and traditional technique converge at Wisconsin’s Hamilton Wood Type Museum. | R (+) 12/27 5am

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Ev e ning Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/28 1am Best of KQED Plus | s | Fundraising programs selected for this time slot will be announced at least a day or two ahead of broadcast.

Check kqed.org/tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules. | R (+) 12/28 1am The Buddha | s | Awardwinning filmmaker David Grubin tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. | D | R (9) 12/28 1:30am, 12/30 11am Best of KQED | s | Check kqed.org/tvchanges or call 415.354.8000 for finalized schedules. | R (9) 12/28 4:30am

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Nightly Business Report | R (9) 12/29 1am

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This Week in Northern California | H | q | R (9) 12/29 1:30am

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Masterpiece Mystery! Miss Marple, Series IV: Murder Is Easy. Miss Marple travels to Wychwood to pick up the trail of a murder. But even with the help of retired policeman Luke Fitzwilliam (Benedict Cumberbatch) will she be able to unlock the secrets of this sleepy village? | D | R (+) 12/29 2am

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood |D

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Travelscope | q | Victoria, Australia. | D

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Pati’s Mexican Table | H | Naturally Vegetarian Mexican. |D

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Check, Please! Bay Area | q | #303 Capannina, Angeline’s Louisiana Kitchen, Playground.

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The Mind of a Chef | H | Spain.

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The Weavers: Wasn’t That a Time! | s | Concert footage of the socially conscious folk group is blended with a history of the McCarthy era. | R (9) 12/29 2:30am & 1:30pm Sherlock Holmes | s | #301 The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax. | R (+) 12/29 4am

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Legends of Folk: The Village Scene | s | celebrates the songs and the performers of the folk movement in Greenwich Village in the 1960s. | R (9) 12/29 4:30am

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Simply Ming | H | Pan Sauces with Guest Norman Van Aken.

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Essential Pépin | q | Ocean Options. | D

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America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Simply Italian.

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Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen | H | Dinner at the Diner.

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Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence | q | Flavor Fiesta.

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Lidia’s Italy in America | H | Yummy Pastas.

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Check, Please! Bay Area #306 Stella Alpina Osteria, Bette’s Oceanview Diner, ChouChou.

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The Weavers: Wasn’t That a Time! | s |

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Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 | s | In celebration of 25 amazing years of this incredible show, Les Miserables marked the momentous occasion with two magnificent sellout performances in London.

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Roadtrip Nation | q | Las Vegas–Phoenix.

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Austin City Limits Sonic Youth/The Black Keys.

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He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley | s | reveals the intensity of Elvis Presley’s love of gospel music. | R (+) 12/30 1am Priceless Antiques Roadshow #101. | R (+) 12/30 2am Great Performances | s | Tony Bennett: Duets II. The crooner’s second duets album features Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson and Norah Jones. | R (9) 12/30 2:30am

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Priceless Antiques Roadshow #105. | R (+) 12/30 4:30am Globe Trekker Madrid City Guide. | D | R (+) 12/30 5am

On Story | H | Raising Stakes, Reversals and Payoffs. Thriller master writer-director Shane Black discusses critical elements of a suspense-filled movie.

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | q | D

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From Mao to the Met with Hao Jiang Tian | s | The successful Chinese born opera singer discusses his journey and performs a range of music.

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Downton Abbey — Behind the Drama | s | Go behind the scenes of the drama, relive pivotal moments and get insights into the characters.

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ImageMakers | q | A Higher Power.

Join the New York Philharmonic for a memorable start to your New Year’s Eve celebrations. Tonight on KQED 9.

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Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Legacy | s | The singer and pianist celebrates the music of that fabulous era when Frank Sinatra reigned supreme.

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American Masters T he Doors: When You’re Strange. Johnny Depp narrates a look at one of America’s most iconic rock bands, featuring original footage.

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Great Performances | s | Plácido Domingo: My Favorite Roles. The celebrated tenor reflects on his favorite roles from opera houses around the world. | R (9) 12/31 1am Call the Midwife Holiday Special | H | R (9) 12/31 3am Barbra Streisand — One Night Only at the Village Vanguard | s | R (9) 12/31 5am

Masterpiece Classic | s | Downton Abbey, Season 2, Part 1. Two years into World War I, Downton Abbey is in turmoil as Matthew and other young men go to war — or avoid it. The women also pitch in, and many couples see their romantic dreams dashed.

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Live from Lincoln Center | H | One Singular Sensation: Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch.

The New York Philharmonic rings in 2013 with a festive New Year’s Eve celebration featuring an all-star celebration of the life and work of Marvin Hamlisch.

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Morning 6:00 Wai Lana Yoga 6:30 Priscilla’s Yoga Stretches 7:00 Power Yoga 7:30 Sit and Be Fit 8:00 Classical Stretch 8:30 Burt Wolf’s Travels & Traditions 9:00 Rick Steves’ Europe 9:30 Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa 10:00 California’s Gold 10:30 Joseph Rosendo’s Tavelscope 11:00 Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef 11:30 Baking with Julia

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M orning 6:00 Wai Lana Yoga 6:30 Priscilla’s Yoga Stretches 7:00 Power Yoga 7:30 Stretch and Be Fit 8:00 Classical Stretch 8:30 Growing a Greener World 9:00 P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home 9:30 Victory Garden 10:00 Garden Smart 10:30 Check, Please! Bay Area 11:00 Market Warriors/Antiques Roadshow

Afternoon/evening noon Ciao Italia 12:30 Primal Grill 1:00 b Organic 1:30 Woodworking/This Old House 2:00 Arts and Crafts (includes knitting,

painting and sewing programs) 3:00 Simply Ming 3:30 Vegetarian Cooking 4:00 Nick Stellino’s Family Table 4:30 Lidia Bastianich 5:00 Julia Child 5:30 Jacques Pépin 6:00 Joanne Weir 6:30 America’s Test Kitchen 7-11 (Mon) Arts Programming

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Afternoon /E vening noon Garden Smart 12:30 Victory Garden 1:00 P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home 1:30 Growing a Greener World 2:00 America’s Heartland 2:30 Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope 3:00 Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe 3:30 Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions 4:00 Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa 4:30 Rick Steves’ Europe 5:00 Equitrekking Adventures 5:30 Spark 6:00 Jacques Pépin 6:30 Check, Please! Bay Area 7:00 Music Specials 8:00 Austin City Limits 9:00 Masterpiece 10:30 ImageMakers 11:00 Specials

Afternoon /evening noon The Leading Generation 12:30 b Organic 1:00 Growing Bolder 1:30 Healing Quest 2:00 My Generation 2:30 Roadtrip Nation 3:00 MotorWeek 3:30 Hometime 4:00 This Old House 4:30 Ask This Old House 5:00 Victory Garden 5:30 Theatre Talk 6:00 Between the Lines with Barry Kibrick 6:30 Spark 7:00 Austin City Limits 8-mid Arts Programming The complete Life channel schedule is available online. kqed.org/tv

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Afternoon noon Democracy Now 1:00 Journal 1:30 Tavis Smiley 2:00 NHK Newsline 2:30 Charlie Rose 3:30 Nightly Business Report (Live) 4:00 PBS NewsHour 5:00 BBC World News (Live) 5:30 PBS NewsHour evening 6:30 NHK Newsline 7:00 PBS NewsHour 8:00 Charlie Rose (Live) 9:00 Tavis Smiley 9:30 Nightly Business Report 10:00 PBS NewsHour 11:00 Democracy Now

Saturday Morning 6:00 Global 3000 6:30 European Journal 7:00 Religion and Ethics Newsweekly 7:30 Moyers & Company 8:30 Inside Washington 9:00 Washington Week 9:30 This Week in Northern California 10:00 BBC Newsnight 10:30 To the Contrary 11:00 The McLaughlin Group 11:30 Need to Know

Sunday Morning 6:00 Need to Know 6:30 Natural Heroes 7:00 QUEST 7:30 Moyers & Company 8:30 WealthTrack 9:00 The Truth About Money 9:30 Inside Washington 10:00 The McLaughlin Group 10:30 Washington Week 11:00 This Week in Northern California 11:30 Moyers & Company Afternoon 12:30 Inside Washington 1:00 The McLaughlin Group 1:30 To the Contrary 2:00 LinkAsia 2:30 QUEST 3:00 Need to Know 3:30 Moyers & Company 4:30 Washington Week 5:00 Inside Washington 5:30 The McLaughlin Group evening 6:00 This Week in Northern California 6:30 QUEST 7:00 Globe Trekker 8:00 Moyers & Company 9–mid Special Presentations The complete World channel schedule is available online. kqed.org/tv

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Morning Curiosity Quest Wild Kratts Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman Maya and Miguel Martha Speaks The Electric Company Angelina Ballerina Anne of Green Gables— Animated Series WordGirl Martha Speaks Raggs Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman The Electric Company Angelina Ballerina

Every Afternoon noon Anne of Green Gables— Animated Series 12:30 Arthur 1:00 Clifford’s Puppy Days 1:30 Clifford the Big Red Dog 2:00 Martha Speaks 2:30 Wild Kratts 3:00 Arthur 3:30 Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman 4:00 Design Squad 4:30 Curiosity Quest 5:00 WordGirl 5:30 Cyberchase Every 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

Evening Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford’s Puppy Days Wild Kratts Martha Speaks Arthur Maya and Miguel WordGirl Cyberchase The Electric Company Dragonfly TV Curiosity Quest Wild Kratts

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evening 6:00 The McLaughlin Group 6 :30 Washington Week 7 :00 This Week in Northern California 7:30 QUEST 8:00 Globe Trekker 9:00 Nature 10:00 NOVA 11:00 Specials

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