NHPTV Connections The Hollow Crown: Wars Of The Roses A lavish follow-up to the 2013 BAFTAwinning series The Hollow Crown, “The Wars of the Roses” continues the epic saga with three more lavish film adaptations of Shakespeare’s history plays: Parts I and II of Henry VI and Richard III. Together, they span rebellion in France, the rise and fall of Joan of Arc, the terror of England’s Civil War and the deceitful dynastic murders culminating in the infamous reign of Richard III. Look for familiar faces in this new series, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Sturridge, Sophie Okonedo, Keeley Hawes, Hugh Bonneville, Judi Dench and Michael Gambon.
Henry VI Part I The King is dead and England is in crisis. War rages with the French and divisions within the English court threaten the crown. Young Henry VI causes outrage by marrying Margaret of Anjou, forcing an unwanted truce; the scene is set for civil war.
Sunday, December 11 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Henry VI Part II Bitter rivalries erupt into the Wars of the Roses. The feeble King Henry is overshadowed by Queen Margaret and her faction of Lancastrian Lords, his reign further undermined by disaffected nobles supporting the House of York. Battle and bloodshed ensue and the Yorkists triumph. Edward IV takes the throne, but his youngest brother Richard has his eyes firmly on the crown.
Sunday, December 18 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Richard III Richard, the most notorious of Shakespeare’s kings, manipulates and betrays his way through the court on a bloodthirsty and ruthless path to the throne. But after Richard’s defeat at the battle of Bosworth Field, the Houses of Lancaster and York—the red rose and the white—are united, bringing to an end the Wars of the Roses and the long civil strife.
Sunday, December 25 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
December 2016 Happy Holidays! Winter was slow to show itself, but the holidays and the weather signal it is officially here. We hope you enjoy the variety of programs that we have planned for you this month. In particular, I urge you not to miss our PBS Arts Fall Festival on Friday nights. Kathy and I have been enjoying it since October, and it wraps up this month; you can still watch programs online. There's music, and also an excellent program from the Royal Shakespeare Company, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death. Thank you for your support of your New Hampshire PBS station. Your membership ensures we can offer our award-winning local and PBS programs, and educational services; you can also support us by donating your vehicle, donating stock, volunteering or bidding on one of our great Auction items! Our staff and board offer our best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday and new year, from all us at NHPTV. Peter Frid, NHPBS President & CEO
Great Gifts For Giving! Get your holiday shopping done AND support NHPTV through our Online Holiday Auction! Browse, bid & buy until December 8! We recently added several exciting new items: a Takamine guitar signed by Kenny Chesney; tickets to Kenny's concert at Gillette Stadium in August 2017; and a trip to Portugal that includes travel on TAP Portugal Airlines and 3 nights at Hotel Portugal Lisboa. There are more than 900 items up for bid, perfect for gifting to family, friends — or yourself! Browse often; items are added daily.
The Auction ends December 8th so bid now! nhptv.org/auction
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NHPTV Is On-Air • Online • In Your Community Christmas Chorals And Carols
Nature's Winter Warriors
Libera: Angels Sing
and melodies.
Snow Chick
The iconic St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Ireland, is the setting for a performance of Christmas songs by one of the world's most accomplished and acclaimed boy choirs. Hear traditional Christmas carols interpreted in the Libera style, and influenced by Irish music
Monday, December 5 • 7:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Hear Broadway star Laura Osnes, acclaimed British screen actor Martin Jarvis and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in its annual Christmas concert. Joining Osnes and Jarvis are four Metropolitan Opera soloists.
Wednesday, December 21 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Cold Warriors
Monday, December 19 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
The Boston Pops Enjoy a New England classic from the historic Symphony Hall in Boston. Country superstar Sara Evans, Broadway star Robert Morse and others join the Pops for holiday favorites. And no holiday concert would be complete without the orchestra's signature rendition of Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride," and a visit from Santa Claus.
Thursday, December 22 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Follow the incredible journey of one vulnerable and charismatic Emperor penguin chick, from the moment he emerges from the egg to the moment he leaves for the sea as a boisterous adolescent. His story begins with his father, who's left holding the baby through the long Antarctic winter while his mother is 50 miles away catching fish to feed him. His independence in this extraordinarily difficult and dangerous place is filled with humor and danger that will test his parents until the day he leaves them and makes the long trek to the sea without them to begin a life on his own.
For thousands of years, wolves hunted buffalo across the vast North American plains, until the westward settlement of the continent saw the virtual extinction of these vast herds and their eternal predators. Today, the descendants of those ancient buffalo and wolves still engage in the epic life-and-death dramas across this northern land.
Wednesday, December 28 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
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Program Top Picks Call The Midwife: Holiday Special The Nonnatus House family spends the holidays in South Africa after they receive an SOS call. Understaffed, underfunded, and with a poor water supply, struggling Hope Clinic is faced with closure. Can our much-loved medics and midwives make a difference to the people whose lives depend upon its work? Far from home and everything familiar, the team are both shaken and exhilarated by the challenges they face.
Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday For Heroes For members of the military, the holidays can be particularly emotional, especially when they are stationed away from home or are overcoming injuries. Join host Lidia Bastianich for a holiday special celebrating veterans. They discuss the importance of family during holidays, the challenges and sacrifices of their work and the pride they take in having defended our country.
Sunday, December 25 • 7:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Friday, December 16 • 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Eero Saarinen
Frontline: Exodus
American Masters explores the life and visionary work of FinnishAmerican modernist architectural giant Eero Saarinen (1910-1961). Saarinen’s son visits the sites of his father’s work on a cathartic journey that showcases the architect’s body of timeless work for the first time. The documentary also features rare interviews with Eero, his wife and many others.
Tuesday, December 27 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Leaving home to escape war involves a harrowing journey, where many die or arrive in a new place only to fear persecution and deportation. Hear first-person stories of refugees and migrants fleeing war and persecution for Europe, told through cameraphone footage filmed by the families themselves as they leave their homes on dangerous journeys seeking safety and refuge.
Tuesday, December 27 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Secrets Of The Dead: Van Gogh's Ear
Live From Lincoln Center
The moment when Vincent van Gogh looked into a mirror, held up a blade and cut into his own ear defines his turbulent life and art. But what did he really do on that night? Bernadette Murphy, a researcher living in Provence, has spent five years piecing together definitive evidence, never before published, and creates a detailed timeline of the events leading up to the night that dominates art history.
Ring in 2017 with an “Enchanted Evening” of American classics, including beloved works by Rodgers & Hammerstein. Hear selections from The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady and much more. Continuing an annual tradition live from David Geffen Hall, the New York Philharmonic’s home at Lincoln Center, this special presentation will include Music Director Alan Gilbert and opera star Joyce DiDonato.
Wednesday, December 14 • 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Saturday, December 31 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
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NHPTV Events
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Mannheim Steamroller
December 7 - Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord
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Meet the Patels: Indie Lens Pop-Up - Free Screening December 14 - Red River Theatres, Concord
Judy Collins
December 17 - Flying Monkey Performing Arts Center, Plymouth
Ethan Bortnick
March 4 - Rochester Opera House, Rochester
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