NHPTV Connections A Sleuth, A Queen & Mercy On Sundays Sherlock The mercurial Sherlock Holmes is back once more on British soil, and his friends Doctor Watson and his wife, Mary, are preparing for their biggest challenge yet: becoming parents. Meanwhile, ghosts of the past are rising in the lives of Holmes and Watson. Terror and tragedy loom and it's about to reach a climax. Look for season 4's three very exciting new episodes of Sherlock this month!
Sunday, January 1 & 8 • 9 PM | January 15 • 7 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Victoria The image of Queen Victoria, late in life, is one of a dour, older woman, swathed in black. But when she first became queen, she was quite a different person. This exciting new Masterpiece drama follows Victoria (Jenna Coleman) from the time she becomes queen in 1837 at the age of 18 through her relationship with Lord Melbourne (Rufus Sewell), her first prime minister and intimate friend, and her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert (Tom Hughes). Famous for her candor and spirit, Victoria was the first woman who seemed to have it all: a passionate marriage, nine children and the job of being queen of the world’s most important nation. Her tumultuous reign lasted for 63 years.
Sunday, January 16 - March 5 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Mercy Street
January 2017 A New Year & Adventures I like the idea of the new year and a fresh start, and our schedule this month just reinforces that feeling. Sherlock fans have been anticipating season four for a while, and they will not be disappointed! The heralded new Masterpiece series Victoria also premieres this month. Stateside, look for Will Lange's latest adventures on new episodes of our awardwinning series, Windows to the Wild. Without your support, we could not bring you these exciting new dramas, local programs and educational services. Thank you. Peter Frid, NHPBS President & CEO
NHPTV KIDS Club Ice Skating Party Let's skate together to celebrate winter fun! The NHPTV KIDS Club invites families to join us for an ice skating party at the Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond at Strawbery Banke Museum on February 12 from 9 - 11 a.m. Come skate with friends old and new, and that really cool PBS KIDS character, Nature Cat!
RSVP today at nhptv.org/events
The acclaimed orginal PBS drama returns for a second season! Inspired by real people and events, Mercy Street goes beyond the front lines of the Civil War and into the chaotic world of the Mansion House Hospital in Union-occupied Alexandria, Virginia. Americans on the Civil War home front face the challenges of one of the most turbulent times in our nation’s history, and allegiances blur and loyalties shift. In the mix are complicated dynamics within the hospital and its staff, the precarious position of the Green family, and the changing world of the burgeoning black population.
See Rick Steves Live in Portsmouth!
Sunday, January 22 - March 5 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Info & tickets at nhptv.org/events
Join popular PBS travel show host and guidebook author Rick Steves at The Music Hall in Portsmouth on Tuesday, March 28 for an entertaining and provocative evening. In his presentation, Steves will explore how we can broaden our global perspective through travel. Proceeds from this event support the programs and educational services you appreciate on your New Hampshire PBS station.
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Independent Lens: Containment
President Trump Examine the key moments that shaped President-elect Donald Trump. Interviews with advisors, business associates and biographers reveal how Trump transformed himself from real estate developer to entertainer to president.
Tuesday, January 3 • 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Monday, January 9 • 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Divided States Of America Days before the inauguration of the 45th American president, look back at events during the Obama presidency that reveal deep divisions in our country and examine the America the next president will inherit. This two-part program offers an in-depth view of the partisanship that gridlocked Washington and charged the 2016 presidential campaign, the rise of populist anger on both sides of the aisle and the racial tensions that have erupted in the country.
Tue. - Wed. , January 17 - 18 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Trump's Road To The White House Learn how Donald Trump defied expectations to win the presidency. Through interviews with key players, the documentary shows how Trump rallied millions of supporters and defeated adversaries, and who's going to the White House with him.
Tuesday, January 24 • 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME
The FUN CLUB for Kids!
Explore our attempts to plan for our radioactive future and the startling failure to manage waste in the present. Left over from the Cold War are a hundred million gallons of radioactive sludge, covering a vast amount of land.
American Experience: Command And Control A long-hidden story of a deadly 1980 accident at a Titan II missile complex in Damascus, Arkansas exposes the terrifying truth about America’s nuclear arsenal. It also shows what can happen when weapons built to protect us become a threat to destroy us.
Tuesday, January 10 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
NOVA: Nuclear Option Five years after the Fukushima disaster, the future of nuclear power is in question. Join engineers as they embark on an unprecedented cleanup and investigate new nuclear technologies that would prevent future meltdowns.
Wednesday, January 11 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
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Program Top Picks The Great British Baking Show
Great Performances: From Vienna
Get ready to whet your palate with glorious treats from the hosts of The Great British Baking Show and enjoy their lively banter and expertise. In this Masterclass Marathon, hosts Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry take you step-bystep through their signature dishes. Get tips for biscuits and pastry, decadent trifle, a wheat-free crusty rye loaf, and sweet-savory pretzels and more!
Celebrate the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic and soloists of the Vienna State Ballet as they return for the beloved annual tradition against the joyful backdrop of the scenic city. Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews hosts the festive New Year’s celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel. Enjoy an evening of Strauss classics and visit breathtaking sites in Vienna.
Sunday, January 1 • 12:30 - 6:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Sunday, January 1 • 7:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Windows To The Wild
In Jackson Heights
Host Will Lange takes us on two more new adventures this month. First, he goes on a hike with a teen group from the Upper Valley Trail Alliance in Vermont, as they learn about trail building and maintenance. Then Will goes north to the Welch-Dickey Trail and meets a group with Thrive Outdoors. It provides leadership and life navigation skills with nature.
Examine the daily life of the people in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York—one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse communities in the United States, as seen through famed director Frederick Wiseman's lens. Residents there are fighting to maintain their beloved community as the face of their neighborhood begins to change with new residents from the city.
Wednesday, January 4 & 18 • 7:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
American Masters: By Sidney Lumet Prolific and versatile filmmaker Sidney Lumet (1924-2011) made 44 films in 50 years, earning the Academy Honorary Award for lifetime achievement after four Oscar nominations. Considered a quintessential New York filmmaker, Lumet frequently used New York City’s urban mettle to infuse his films with a realism and intensity that kept audiences in suspense while prodding them to consider their own morality.
Tuesday, January 3 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Friday, January 6 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Landmark Live Concerts This special series by Great Performances takes viewers into pop performances too good to miss! First, the new pop music series debuts with Grammywinner Alicia Keys, who performs in notable locations all around New York. Then Country music superstar Brad Paisley returns to his Appalachian roots for an outdoor concert at West Virginia University. Hosted by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
January 20 • 9 PM & January 27 • 10 PM on PRIME
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NHPTV Events
These events support NHPTV’s programs.
Indie Lens Pop-Up: The Bad Kids
January 25 - Red River Theatres, Concord
Free January Screenings of VICTORIA & MERCY STREET Red River Theatres, Concord • Colonial Theatre, Keene • Tillotson Center, Colebrook • Check websites for details
NHPTV KIDS Club Ice Skating Party
February 11 - Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth
Ethan Bortnick Live • March 3 & 4 - Rochester Opera House Rick Steves Live • March 28 - The Music Hall, Portsmouth DETAILS at nhptv.org/events
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ONLY TIL DECEMBER 8! March 28 • 7:30 PM The Music Hall, Portsmouth PBS travel show host & guidebook author RICK STEVES has helped millions experience the joys of travel. Rick will entertain and challenge you while “Broadening Your Global Perspective Through Travel.”
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January 2017
A New Queen Is Made • Victoria On Masterpiece • January 15