December 2025

Volume 14, Edition 12, December 2025 | MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINE

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Monday, December 15 at 8PM Channel 10.1

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American Masters: Dick Van Dyke December 12, 8PM on Channel 10.1

Welcome from

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Debbie Hamlett

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PBS KIDS & Passport Highlights

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Donor Spotlight

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his month, we celebrate the inspiring power of individuals to spark change.

Whether through a simple act of kindness like a smile or holding the door open. Or by fostering a stronger sense of community spirit by getting to know your neighbors. Every person has the ability to make a meaningful difference, a core principle we deeply cherish.

(N) Indicates New Program EDITOR’S NOTE: Milwaukee PBS channels are made available to all cable and satellite carriers. Each carrier decides what stations to carry. If your provider does not carry Milwaukee PBS, or if you would like more Milwaukee PBS channels, please contact your provider. These program listings are prepared in advance and are correct at the time of printing. Last minute schedule changes may cause a listing to be incorrect at the time of broadcast. We apologize for any inconvenience. Check MilwaukeePBS.org for updates.

Our programs and events beautifully reflect this ethos: CALL THE MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL highlights compassion in action, while NATURE: SANTA’S WILD HOME and NOVA POLAR EXTREMES showcase resilience in the Arctic. ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL celebrates neighborly goodness, and Rick Steves reminds us of our interconnected humanity.

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December marks our most significant fundraising period, featuring special programs designed specifically to attract new members and celebrate beloved content. Enjoy a marathon of PRIDE & PREJUDICE, AMERICA’S HOME COOKING: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 RECIPES, ANDRE RIEU: THE POWER OF LOVE, and legendary birthday tributes to Willie Nelson at 90 and Dick Van Dyke at 100 years old just to name a few.

GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS LIVE IN PRAGUE A concert special featuring the iconic choir performing traditional songs as well as "pure" acoustic versions of fan favorites over the years, including "In Trutina" and "O Fortuna" from Carl Orff's opera Carmina Burana, "Ode to Joy," beautiful arrangements of their versions of Coldplay's "Fix You", The Beatles' "In My Life", Simon & Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence", and Enigma's "Sadeness Pt. I", plus many more! Blending powerful music with soul-stirring performances, this must-see emotional experience is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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As the year concludes, Milwaukee PBS faces a critical challenge: overcoming a $2.1 million dollar shortfall in the current fiscal year. We firmly believe in the collective power of our community—you, your friends, and your neighbors—to come together and sustain local stories and documentaries, essential educational resources for children, and powerful national programs that define Milwaukee PBS. Every person and every gift truly makes a difference. You are the reason our community has a voice, our children have opportunities to learn, and our shared stories continue to inspire. Please help ensure Milwaukee PBS remains strong for generations to come.

With gratitude, Debbie Hamlett Vice President and General Manager

On the LOCAL SCENE ADELANTE: Double Emmy Winners

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ilwaukee PBS celebrates two major wins at the 67th Annual NATAS Chicago Emmy Awards for Adelante productions.

Show team members, led by Producer and Host Patricia Gómez: Editor Yvonne Sanchez, Videographers Erica Drehfal, Jason Piekarz, and Brian Ewig and Audio Engineer Grant Martin, were honored with the awards.

ROOTS AND LEGACY: JESUS SALAS: This Emmy-winning documentary offers a compelling historical account of the Latino migrant farmworkers’ struggle for rights in the 1960s.

It details how their unified movement built a vital legacy in Wisconsin, leading to the creation of UMOS and the Mexican Fiesta foundation.

CELEBRATING DAY OF THE DEAD: Also an Emmy winner, this special is a vibrant cultural exploration of the cherished Mexican tradition. It traces the custom's Aztec origins as a deeply meaningful celebration of life and memory, showcasing this UNESCO-recognized cultural fusion as it's embraced locally.

Both programs highlight the team's commitment to outstanding, culturally relevant storytelling.

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Letters to Santa

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s LETTERS TO SANTA enters its 52nd season this year, student producers take you on a magical journey that begins with Lucy, a sweet grandma reminiscing about her childhood, and a simple Christmas wish to Santa that turns her world upside down— she wakes up as a kid again! Join her on a whirlwind of adventures: from enjoying our silly baking elves Wonder, Fitzpiddle, and Cookie whipping up magical treats, to reliving cherished family traditions, to Santa bringing cheer to children all over by reading their letters! Through laughter, wonder, and heart, this three-part holiday story celebrates the magic of family, the beauty of tradition, and the timeless joy of rediscovering Christmas at any age.

12/21 at 9AM, 9:30AM and 10AM 12/23, 12/24, and 12/25 at 6PM all on Channel 36.1

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PBS News Hour (N) Rick Steves' Europe "Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans" R on 12/23 9:30pm From Fear to Hope: The HIV and Aids Journey R on 12/1 11pm My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas "Ancient Greece for Modern Cooks" R on 12/2 12am Rick Steves' Europe "The Best of Slovenia" Cook's Country "Beef Kebabs and Cheese Bread" R on 12/2 12:30am Gregorian: Pure Chants Live In Prague This concert blends powerful music with soul-stirring performances. R on 12/7 11am BBC News America For The Love of Friends R on 12/2 12am America's Test Kitchen "Turkey Two Ways" R on 12/1 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Homemade Live! R on 12/1 11pm Ken Burns: The Civil War Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark documentary with an in-depth overview and interviews. R on 12/13 9:30pm Craftsman's Legacy "The Still Maker" R on 12/2 1am This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) Stories from the Stage "The Perfect Gift" R on 12/2 1:30am America's Test Kitchen "Breakfast Baking" R on 12/2 1:30am PBS News Hour R on 12/2 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Denmark beyond Copenhagen" R on 12/2 4am Weekends with Yankee "Delectable Transformations" R on 12/12 9pm The American Buffalo "Into The Storm" R on 12/3 3:30pm Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect DW The Day Crossing South "The Art of Baja" BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "A Trace of Spring" R on 12/2 4:30am From Fear to Hope: The HIV and Aids Journey R on 12/2 7am Homemade Live! R on 12/7 4pm

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PBS News Hour (N) Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi "Empower N" NOVA "Revolutionary War Weapons" R on 12/2 11pm Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle "The Apples of My Eye" R on 12/3 12am Deer Hunt Wisconsin Series R on 12/3 12:30am Les Stroud's Wild Harvest "Twisted Stalk & Wild Mint" R on 12/3 12:30am

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Making of Milwaukee "Building A Basilica/ Machine Shop of the World" R on 12/6 4pm BBC News America Secrets of the Dead "Jamestown's Dark Winter" R on 12/3 12am Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "Skillet Dinners" R on 12/2 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "It Started with a Crepe" R on 12/2 11pm Rick Steves Fascism In Europe Rick Steves travels back a century to learn how fascism rose and then fell in Europe.

R on 12/7 4pm Secrets of the Dead "Mozart's Sister" R on 12/3 1am View Finders "New Hampshire" R on 12/3 1am Mister Rogers: It's You I Like Celebrate Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, the children's series that premiered nationally 50 years ago. R on 12/5 1pm J Schwanke's Life In Bloom "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" R on 12/3 1:30am PBS News Hour R on 12/3 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen" R on 12/3 4am Rick Steves European Christmas Rick celebrates Christmas in England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. R on 12/6 12pm Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out "Costa Rica, Central America - Pura Vida!"

Tom Lehrer - Live In Copenhagen 1967 R on 12/5 9:30pm DW The Day Have Guitar Will Travel World "The Shetland Sound" BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "Ebb Tide" R on 12/3 4:30am Rick Steves' Festive Europe NOVA "Revolutionary War Weapons" R on 12/3 7am Fork & Hammer "It Started with a Crepe" R on 12/16 5:30pm

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NEIL DIAMOND: HOT AUGUST NIGHT/NYC

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Recorded live at New York's Madison Square Garden in August 2008, features career-spanning hits from Neil's phenomenal four-night sold-out run at the fabled concert hall. Songs include "Beautiful Noise," "Cherry, Cherry," "Thank the Lord for the Night Time," "I Am...I Said," "Solitary Man," "Kentucky Woman," "Forever in Blue Jeans," "Cracklin' Rosie," "America," and, of course, "Sweet Caroline."

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Kitchen Queens: New Orleans "South of the Border" R on 12/4 12am John McGivern's Main Streets "Long Grove, Illinois" R on 12/4 12:30am Cook's Country "Grilled Chicken, Two Ways" R on 12/4 12:30am Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain with Daniel Amen, MD R on 12/4 4pm BBC News America Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science "The Big & The Small" R on 12/4 12am Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets "Think Like A Greek, Cook Like A Greek" R on 12/3 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "4 Years in the Making" R on 12/3 11pm All Creatures Great and Small: Cheers to the Years Celebrate memorable moments from five seasons of this beloved series.

R on 12/9 10pm Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science "Homo Techno" R on 12/4 1am George Hirsch Lifestyle "Pantry & Just Picked" R on 12/4 1am Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul "Sweet Endings with Shorey" R on 12/4 1:30am Visions of Italy: Southern Style Take a sojourn through Italy, starting in Rome, following the rugged western coastline. R on 12/4 1pm PBS News Hour R on 12/4 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Istanbul" R on 12/4 4am Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen MD (N) Samantha Brown's Places to Love "Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma"

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BBC News America Doc World "Ganden: A Joyful Land" R on 12/4 11pm Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "Chicken Three Ways" R on 12/4 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "Summer Soiree" R on 12/4 11pm

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Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain with Daniel Amen, MD R on 12/6 3pm Lidia's Kitchen "Easy Going Recipes" R on 12/5 1am POV Shorts "Under G-D" R on 12/5 12:30am Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "Holiday Entertaining" R on 12/5 1:30am The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson shine in this 1990 performance.

PBS News Hour R on 12/5 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Iran: Tehran and Side Trips" R on 12/5 4am Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out "Tampa, Florida - Immigrant Dreams and Pirate Schemes" Designing Your Ideal Future with Rajiv Nagaich DW The Day View Finders "Georgia's Hidden Coast: Part 2" Neil Diamond: Hot August Night/NYC BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "Desert Hues" R on 12/5 4:30am Doc World "Ganden: A Joyful Land" R on 12/5 7am Fork & Hammer "Summer Soiree" R on 12/18 5:30pm

DID YOU KNOW? Since the rescinding of federal funding, Milwaukee PBS has gained the support of over 2,400 new members. If you are one of these generous donors, thank you!

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PBS News Hour (N) Wisconsin Life "Seeds of Change" Earth's Sacred Wonders "House of the Divine" R on 12/5 11pm Milk Street's My Family Recipe "Grandma Margaret's Coconut Cake" Outdoor Wisconsin "Dumper Dan-Auction 2014/Fish Gate 100/Loon Watch" R on 12/6 12:30am Cook's Country "Tacos Two Ways" Washington Week with the Atlantic (N) R on 12/7 4am BBC News America Leonardo da Vinci "The Disciple of Experience" R on 12/6 12am America's Test Kitchen "Korean Feast" R on 12/6 1am Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (N) R on 12/7 4:30am BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "Cocina Espanola" R on 12/6 1:30am Carole King & James Taylor Live at the Troubadour Andre Rieu: Power of Love Recorded live in Maastricht, featuring "Strauss & Co," "Dancing on the Stars" and "Sweet Caroline."

American Woodshop "Turning Kitchen Gifts" R on 12/6 9am Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins "Winter Among The Pines" R on 12/6 9:30am

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Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' U "Silver Falls" R on 12/6 10:30am France Made with Love Bloomberg Wall Street Week R on 12/7 1pm Woodsmith Shop "3 Weekend Projects" R on 12/6 11am Best of the Joy of Painting "Mighty Mountain Lake" R on 12/6 11:30am Easy Yoga: The Secret to Strength and Balance with Peggy Cappy Earth's Sacred Wonders "House of the Divine" R on 12/6 7am J Schwanke's Life In Bloom "Holidays for Blooms" R on 12/6 12pm

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AfroPop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange "Rewind & Play" Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "The Joy of Cooking Lebanon" Making of Milwaukee "The Great Depression to the 21st Century" R on 12/11 11pm Pati's Mexican Table "El Chepe, Railway to the Past" Ron Carter: Finding The Right Notes R on 12/6 11pm Somewhere South "Dumpling Dilemma" R on 12/7 2am 60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents) Legends of 60's and '70s soul music perform their biggest hits.

R on 12/8 8:30pm Best of the Joy of Painting "Back Country Path" R on 12/7 1am We Public Television!

Best of the Joy of Painting "A Trace of Spring" R on 12/7 1:30am French Village "The Liberation" R on 12/7 6pm

NEW SHOW CHANGE YOUR BRAIN, CHANGE YOUR PAIN WITH DR. DANIEL AMEN If physical pain, emotional struggles, and even memory slips have been stealing your joy, acclaimed psychiatrist and Amen Clinics founder Dr. Daniel Amen reveals the surprising truth: they’re all connected in the brain. In this program, Dr. Amen maps the brain networks that drive both physical and emotional pain and exposes the “Doom Loop” that keeps you stuck. Through compelling real-life patient journeys, you’ll see how healing your brain can calm physical pain, lift depression, and sharpen thinking at the same time.

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French Village "The Liberation" To Dine for with Kate Sullivan "David Copperfield - Magician. Location: Las Vegas, NV" Cook's Country "Bread, Cheese and Meat Can't Be Beat" Gospel "The Gospel Train/The Golden Age of Gospel" R on 12/7 11pm Somewhere South "What A Pickle" R on 12/8 2am Pride & Prejudice Gospel "Golden Age of Gospel" R on 12/8 12am American Woodshop "Turning Kitchen Gifts" R on 12/8 1am Gregorian: Pure Chants Live In Prague This concert blends powerful music with soul-stirring performances.

Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins "Winter Among The Pines" R on 12/8 1:30am The American Revolution "The Times That Try Men's Souls" R on 12/8 1am Curious Traveler "Curious Austrian Christmas Markets" R on 12/8 3am

Pride & Prejudice European Christmas Markets R on 12/8 3:30am Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain with Daniel Amen, MD R on 12/13 10am People of the North "The Fjord Valley of Sogn" Pride & Prejudice Table for All with Buki Elegbede "Havana on the Hudson" Gospel "The Gospel Train/The Golden Age of Gospel" R on 12/8 7am Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "Chicken Around The World"

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PBS News Hour (N) Rick Steves' Europe "Istanbul: Turkish Delights" R on 12/30 9:30pm Media Access Awards with Easterseals R on 12/8 11pm My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas "Greek Yogurt for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner" R on 12/9 12am Rick Steves' Europe "Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa Del Sol" Cook's Country "Herbaceous Chicken and Potatoes" R on 12/9 12:30am Deconstructing The Beatles BBC News America Independent Lens "Mama Bears" R on 12/9 12am America's Test Kitchen "Mediterranean Grill" R on 12/8 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "Fried Chicken Around The World" R on 12/8 11pm

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PBS News Hour (N) Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi "Latinx Communities" Ancient Skies "Gods and Monsters" R on 12/9 11pm Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle "Buttermilk Magic" R on 12/10 12am The Arts Page "Photographer Rhea Pappas/ Glassblower Eric Meek" R on 12/10 12:30am Les Stroud's Wild Harvest "Douglas Fir & Buffaloberry" R on 12/10 12:30am Ken Burns: The Civil War Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark documentary with an in-depth overview and interviews. R on 12/10 4pm BBC News America Ancient Skies "Finding The Center" R on 12/10 12am Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "Miso: The Magic Ingredient" R on 12/9 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "Pairings" R on 12/9 11pm Pride & Prejudice Ancient Skies "Our Place in the Universe" R on 12/10 1am Woodsmith Shop "3 Weekend Projects" R on 12/10 1am Best of the Joy of Painting "Mighty Mountain Lake" R on 12/10 1:30am Rick Steves Fascism In Europe Rick Steves travels back a century to learn how fascism rose and then fell in Europe. R on 12/10 1pm PBS News Hour R on 12/10 2am Rick Steves' Europe "The Best of Slovenia" R on 12/10 4am

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Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out "Little Rock, Arkansas - Deep in the Heart" All Creatures Great and Small: Cheers to the Years DW The Day Have Guitar Will Travel World "Myths & Monsters of the Scottish Highlands" Rick Steves Experiencing Europe R on 12/10 2:30pm BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "Early Autumn" R on 12/10 4:30am Ancient Skies "Gods and Monsters" R on 12/10 7am Fork & Hammer "Pairings" R on 12/23 5:30pm

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PBS News Hour (N) Samantha Brown's Places to Love "Orange County, California" POV "An Act of Worship" R on 12/12 12:30am Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations "Crawfish Fest" R on 12/12 12am The Arts Page "Photographer Rhea Pappas/ Glassblower Eric Meek" R on 12/12 1:30am Pati's Mexican Table "Mocorito, The Land of Chilorio" R on 12/12 12:30am Making of Milwaukee "Native Americans, Traders & Settlers, A City Is Born" R on 12/14 9am BBC News America Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "Meaty Stews" R on 12/11 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Doc World "The Accused: Damned Or Devoted?" R on 12/11 11pm Fork & Hammer "Second Helpings" R on 12/11 11pm Making of Milwaukee "The Uneasy Melting Pot" R on 12/14 10am Emma Bloomberg Wall Street Week "Sewing A Rope Bowl" R on 12/12 1am Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' U "Midnight Breaker" R on 12/12 1:30am Making of Milwaukee "Building A Basilica/ Machine Shop of the World" R on 12/14 11am Emma PBS News Hour R on 12/12 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier" R on 12/12 4am Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out "Iceland - Summer Solstice and Epic Nature" Making of Milwaukee "Dirty Politics/The Roaring '20s" R on 12/14 12pm Emma DW The Day View Finders "Savannah and Beyond" BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "Gray Mountain" R on 12/12 4:30am Making of Milwaukee "The Great Depression to the 21st Century" R on 12/14 1:10pm Emma Doc World "The Accused: Damned Or Devoted?" R on 12/12 7am Fork & Hammer "Second Helpings" R on 12/25 5:30pm

HAPPINESS Broadway director Charlie Summers finds himself back home, working at the local theater.

Six-part series begins 12/14, at 9:30PM 10.1

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HOPE OF THE SEASON: CHRISTMAS WITH THE TABERNACLE CHOIR

This Christmas, the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square joins with Tony Award®-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and Hollywood veteran Dennis Haysbert in the unforgettable holiday spectacular, “Hope of the Season.” Packed with classic carols, holiday favorites and an inspirational portrait of real life, this 90-minute concert features songs and stories of hope for audiences of all ages.

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Sort Of" R on 12/13 1:30am American Masters (N) "Starring Dick Van Dyke" Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday. R on 12/22 8pm Great Performances "Andrea Bocelli 30th - The Celebration" Experience the Italian tenor's concert from Tuscany featuring superstars Ed Sheeran and more.

R on 12/13 12pm Weekends with Yankee "Little-Known New England" R on 12/13 9am Weekends with Yankee "New England's Great Outdoors" R on 12/13 9:30am PBS News Hour R on 12/13 2am Weekends with Yankee "Delectable Transformations" R on 12/13 10am Weekends with Yankee "Winter In New England" R on 12/13 10:30am Cozy Mysteries of Masterpiece Mystery!

Visions of Italy: Southern Style R on 12/14 10:30pm Bloomberg Wall Street Week R on 12/14 1pm Weekends with Yankee "Heading North" R on 12/13 11am Weekends with Yankee "Deep Roots" R on 12/13 11:30am

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Best of the Joy of Painting "Not Quite Spring" R on 12/14 1am Eddy's World R on 12/26 10am Best of the Joy of Painting "Graceful Waterfalls" R on 12/14 1:30am French Village "The Visitor" R on 12/14 6pm Dooky Chase Kitche n: Leah's Legacy "Christmas Traditions" R on 12/14 3am 60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents) Legends perform their biggest hits.

R on 12/31 9pm Ken Burns: The Civil War Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark documentary with an in-depth overview and interviews.

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Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out "A Southern Christmas" R on 12/14 3:30am The Last Days of Jesus R on 12/15 3am Essential Pepin "Economical Offal" Pati's Mexican Table "Surfside Eats" American Masters "Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes" Maria's Portuguese Table "Provincetown, Massachusetts"

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R on 12/15 2:30am Gospel "Take The Message Everywhere/ Gospel's Second Century" R on 12/14 11pm Somewhere South "How Do You Cue?" R on 12/15 2am Mister Rogers: It's You I Like Celebrate Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, the children's series that premiered nationally 50 years ago.

Gospel "Gospel's Second Century" R on 12/15 12am Weekends with Yankee "Little-Known New England" R on 12/15 1am All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece "Holding The Baby" Baby Jimmy joins James and Carmody on their rounds. R on 12/15 3:30am Weekends with Yankee "New England's Great Outdoors" R on 12/15 1:30am Rick Steves European Christmas Rick celebrates Christmas in England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy.

The American Revolution "Conquer by a Drawn Game" R on 12/15 1am Craft In America "Holiday" R on 12/15 3am Happiness (N) "Episode 1" After a setback on Broadway, director Charlie Summers returns to his hometown. R on 12/15 1:30am Happiness (N) "Episode 2" R on 12/15 2am People of the North "A Troll's Tongue" All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents) R on 12/31 7pm Visions of Italy: Southern Style Table for All with Buki Elegbede "A Taste of India" Gospel "Take The Message Everywhere/ Gospel's Second Century" R on 12/15 7am Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "Greece Every Day"

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Rick Steves' Europe "London: A Royal Tour" Free Exercise: America's Story of Religious Liberty R on 12/15 11pm My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas "Taste the Music: The Aromatic Cuisine of the Asian Minor Greeks" R on 12/16 12am Rick Steves' Europe "Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier" Cook's Country "Motor City Favorites" R on 12/16 12:30am Antiques Roadshow "Tearjerkers" Guests who wear their hearts on their sleeves appear. Appraisals include an 1888 Joseph Nawahi oil.

BBC News America America's Test Kitchen "The Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party" R on 12/15 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "Hallelujah! Leluia Hall" R on 12/15 11pm Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir (N) Tony Award-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and iconic actor Dennis Haysbert inspire in this holiday show.

R on 12/25 1:30am American Masters "Starring Dick Van Dyke" Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday.

Our American Family: The Mays R on 12/16 1am Weekends with Yankee "Delectable Transformations" R on 12/16 1am Stories from the Stage "Finding Family" R on 12/16 1:30am Weekends with Yankee "Winter In New England" R on 12/16 1:30am PBS News Hour R on 12/16 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Stockholm" R on 12/16 4am The St. Olaf Christmas Festival Our Hope for Years to Come Weekends with Yankee "New England Traditions" BBC News (N)

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FRACTURE This program follows a daring team of scientists on a high-stakes mission to drill beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet, battling brutal snowstorms and extreme conditions to extract ancient rock samples that may reveal when the ice last vanished — and offer urgent clues about the future of global sea levels.

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R on 12/23 8pm Velvet (N) "Twelfth Night" Clara takes driving lessons from Lucas after Mateo refuses. R on 12/19 2am Your Health: A Sacred Matter R on 12/17 1am Weekends with Yankee "Heading North" R on 12/17 1am Weekends with Yankee "Deep Roots" R on 12/17 1:30am PBS News Hour R on 12/17 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters" R on 12/17 4am American Masters (N) "Ten Times Better" It's the story of George Lee, an Asian dance pioneer who began dancing as a teenage immigrant. R on 12/23 9:30pm Rick Steves' Europe "Paris of the Parisians" Take an adventure through Paris with stops at the Eiffel Tower and a Seine River cruise.

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Milwaukee PBS Celebrates Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday with Timeless Classics and Tea

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Austen’s novels have long captivated audiences with their sparkling dialogue, keen social observation, and tales of love and manners among England’s landed gentry. Milwaukee PBS invites viewers to revisit two iconic adaptations that bring her world vividly to life.

First, the 1995 BBC adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, starring Colin Firth as the brooding Mr. Darcy and Jennifer Ehle as the spirited Elizabeth Bennet, remains a definitive favorite.

Then, step into the refined charm of Highbury with the 2009 BBC miniseries EMMA, starring Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller. This four-part drama beautifully explores the complexities of matchmaking, friendship, and selfdiscovery.

Beyond the screen, Milwaukee PBS invites Austen enthusiasts to a High Tea Celebration. Guests can enjoy tea, treats, and conversation while envisioning the elegance of Regency England.

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Meaningful Holiday Traditions for Kids If you tend to equate the holidays with cursing traffic at the mall, why not take a new approach this year? Your children will appreciate them more than any stocking stuffer. Best of all: most of them are free.

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Write an annual letter to your child.

On my preschool-aged son's first birthday, I started a tradition of writing him a yearly letter filled with my observations as his mom. I've sealed my son's letters and stored them in a keepsake box until he's old enough to read and enjoy them.

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Do a Secret Santa gift exchange for charity.

This year, when you draw names to determine who's buying for whom, turn the tables. Instead of buying a present, make a donation or spend time volunteering for a charity of the giftee’s choice.

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Make a family walk an annual event.

Walking is a great way to spend time with each other whether it's just your family or visiting inlaws too. It can help you let off steam, and work off those extra gingerbread cookies! Set aside time — even if it’s 30 minutes — to get outside and stretch your legs with the family.

– Bethany Hardy

See what’s coming:

MISS SCARLET Season 6 Available 12/7

BINGE BOTH!

HAPPINESS Season 1 Available 12/14

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Nature "Santa's Wild Home" An intimate look into life in Lapland, home of tenacious wildlife such as reindeer and wolverines.

R on 12/18 1:30am BBC News America A Celebration of Hanukkah R on 12/18 12am Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets "Breakfast The Greek Way" R on 12/17 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "4 Years in the Making" R on 12/17 11pm NOVA "Polar Extremes" Uncover the bizarre history of the poles, from miles-thick ice sheets to warm polar forests.

R on 12/18 2:30am All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece "Honeymoon's Over" As James and Helen enter married life, Tristan too must make new adjustments.

R on 12/19 4am Frontline R on 12/18 1am Weekends with Yankee "Food Lover's New England" R on 12/18 1am Weekends with Yankee "Weekend Escapes" R on 12/18 1:30am All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece "Surviving Siegfried" Siegfried's First World War experiences resurface as he struggles to save a racehorse. R on 12/19 5am PBS News Hour R on 12/18 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Northern Spain and the Camino De Santiago" R on 12/18 4am Samantha Brown's Places to Love "Samantha's 25th Anniversary Special" Fracture (N) R on 12/19 4pm BBC News (N) DW The Day DayTripper "Eastland/Cisco" PBS News Hour BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "Half-Oval Vignette" R on 12/18 4:30am Finding Your Roots "Songs of the Past" Hollywood Priest: The Story of Fr. "Bud" Kieser R on 12/18 7am Fork & Hammer "4 Years in the Making" R on 12/31 5:30pm

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PBS News Hour (N) Samantha Brown's Places to Love "Montreal, Canada" Bridging Divides: Sharing Heartbeats R on 12/19 1am Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations "Boudin Fest" R on 12/19 12am The Arts Page "Photographer Michael Eastman/Vocalist Audrey Chen" R on 12/19 12:30am Pati's Mexican Table "A Day In Sinaloa's Countryside" R on 12/19 12:30am

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John McGivern's Main Streets "Spooner, Wisconsin" Spooner is not only up north, it’s up near the top of our “love it here” list! R on 12/19 2am BBC News America Local, USA "Public Enemies, Private Friends" R on 12/18 11pm Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "Cook What You Have" R on 12/18 11:30pm Black Nouveau (N) R on 12/19 2:30am BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "Summer Soiree" R on 12/18 11pm This Old House "Asheville Boulder Dash" Mauro helps Paula stain her front door, and project manager Noah installs an interior door. R on 12/19 3am Grantchester On Masterpiece "Season 10, Episode 5" Weekends with Yankee "Outdoor Adventures" R on 12/19 1am Adelante (N) "Arrests In Manitowoc/ US-El Salvador Deportation Policy" Adelante talks with Jennifer Maldonado of Cruzaders for Justice about the immigrants’ arrests in Manitowoc. R on 12/26 2am Eddy's World R on 12/26 10am Weekends with Yankee "A Taste for the Good Life" R on 12/19 1:30am Outdoor Wisconsin (N) The Grand Opening of the Wisconsin Trapshooters Association's Olympic trap field is featured.

R on 12/20 9am Grantchester On Masterpiece "Season 10, Episode 6" Alphy and Geordie investigate the murder of a rock band member.

PBS News Hour R on 12/19 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Basque Country" R on 12/19 4am The Arts Page ""An American Christmas" Concert, Part 1" R on 12/19 4:30am Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out "Cuba: A Journey of Heritage and Heart" Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Roadshow (N) "Atlanta Is 'hotlanta'" BBC News (N) DW The Day View Finders "Blue Ridge Parkway Part 1" MotorWeek (N) "2025 Aston Martin Vanquish" PBS News Hour BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "Blue Winter" R on 12/19 4:30am NOVA "Polar Extremes" R on 12/19 2pm Local, USA "Public Enemies, Private Friends" R on 12/19 7am Fork & Hammer "Summer Soiree"

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Alice Kehoe

Quality family time and a life of learning is why member loves Milwaukee PBS Alice B. Kehoe (Professor of Anthropology, emeritus, Marquette University).

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am an anthropological archaeologist, which means I am interested in everything about human history and geography, and people and communities. During the many years I taught Anthropology at Marquette University, and raised a family of three kids with my husband. PBS programs such as NOVA were our regular weekly TV watching, SESAME STREET for my youngest, and PBS old movies our family entertainment. All five of us sitting on the old couch in the sunroom before the TV, family together.

My favorites now, with husband gone and kids becoming middle-aged men, are; FINDING YOUR ROOTS, a masterpiece of combatting racism and totally fascinating revelations on immigrations and American history; and MASTERPIECE for pure entertainment for intelligent people.

Milwaukee PBS is the only trustworthy and serious TV for our community. And, PBS as a whole supports so many valuable and enjoyable programs, so we must support it to benefit our Milwaukee PBS.

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Earth's Sacred Wonders "Visions of the Divine" R on 12/19 11pm Milk Street's My Family Recipe "Adena's Hot Milk Sponge" Outdoor Wisconsin "WI Trapshooters Assn Grand Opening/Camera Boat Rigging/Float Tube Safety Tip/Blind Sailing/ Know WI (Surfing)" R on 12/20 12:30am Cook's Country "Spring Feast" Washington Week with the Atlantic (N) R on 12/21 4am BBC News America Dante "Part One: The Inferno" R on 12/20 12am America's Test Kitchen "Pantry Pastas" R on 12/20 1am Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (N) R on 12/21 4:30am BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "Cocina Espanola" R on 12/20 1:30am Midsomer Murders "Birds of Prey, Part 1" Troy investigates a wildlife crime while Barnaby follows up on a body discovered in the river. R on 12/20 1:30am Craft In America (N) "East" Explore the intersection of history and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the US. R on 12/20 3:30am Essential Pepin "Savory Staples" R on 12/20 9am Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul "Kitchen Companions" R on 12/20 9:30am Craft In America (N) "West" Celebrates the continuum of heritage and the handmade in the American West. R on 12/20 4:30am PBS News Hour R on 12/20 2am Essential Pepin "Fine Finishes" R on 12/20 10am

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Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul "Heirloom Favorites" R on 12/20 10:30am Brokenwood Mysteries (N) "Fall from Grace" R on 12/21 12:55am BBC News (N) Bloomberg Wall Street Week R on 12/21 1pm Essential Pepin "Souper Soups for Supper" R on 12/20 11am PBS News Hour Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul "Global Gastronomy" R on 12/20 11:30am Earth's Sacred Wonders "Visions of the Divine" R on 12/20 7am Essential Pepin "Classic Conclusions" R on 12/20 12pm

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Good Karma Hospital (N) "Season 1, Episode 5" R on 12/21 3:57pm Antiques Roadshow "Tearjerkers" Queen of Swing Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "Baking In Paris" Pati's Mexican Table "Home Cooking Sinaloa Style" R on 12/23 8am Queens of Mystery (N) "Smoke & Mirrors, Part One" R on 12/21 4:41pm Finding Your Roots "Rising from the Ashes" Henry Louis Gates traces the family trees of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis.

American Masters "The Disappearance of Miss Scott" R on 12/20 11pm Somewhere South "American As Hand Pie" R on 12/21 2am

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Inspector Lynley Mysteries "In Divine Proportion" As the murder of a woman is investigated, a photograph of her arguing with a man is sent to police.

R on 12/21 5:30pm Movie "The Bells of St. Mary's" Father O'Malley and Sister Benedict use their friendly rivalry to save their school. R on 12/21 12:57pm Best of the Joy of Painting "Triple View" R on 12/21 1am Christmas In New England R on 12/21 12:30am Best of the Joy of Painting "Country Creek" R on 12/21 1:30am French Village "He Is Caught Who Thinks to Catch" R on 12/21 6pm Chef's Life Holiday Special R on 12/21 3am Death In Paradise Naomi's best friend's father is murdered at a wedding in Saint Barnabas.

ACL Presents: 24th Annual Americana Honors The Last Days of Jesus R on 12/22 3am Essential Pepin "Cozy Carbs" Movie "My Week with Marilyn" Pati's Mexican Table "A Day In Sinaloa's Countryside" Stage (N) "Dessa Feat. 29:11" American Masters "The Disappearance of Miss Scott" Maria's Portuguese Table "Boston, Massachusetts" R on 12/23 3pm

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Weekends with Yankee "Made with Love In New England" R on 12/23 4pm French Village "He Is Caught Who Thinks to Catch" To Dine for with Kate Sullivan "Gloria Estefan - Musician. Location: Vero Beach, Florida" Wisconsin Life "Time to Soar" R on 12/22 4pm Cook's Country "Bbq Brisket and Fritters" All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece "Homecoming" Jimmy's Christening Day is interrupted by the arrival of a surprise visitor. R on 12/22 2:30am John McGivern's Main Streets "Spooner, Wisconsin" Spooner is not only up north, it’s up near the top of our “love it here” list! R on 12/22 3pm Nature "Santa's Wild Home" R on 12/21 11pm Somewhere South "Porridge for the Soul" R on 12/22 2am The Arts Page ""An American Christmas" Concert, Part 1" R on 12/22 3:30pm Nature "Santa's Wild Home" An intimate look into life in Lapland, home of tenacious wildlife such as reindeer and wolverines.

R on 12/23 4am Finding Your Roots "Forgotten Journeys" R on 12/22 12am Essential Pepin "Savory Staples" R on 12/22 1am

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R on 12/22 11:30pm The American Revolution "The Soul of All America" R on 12/22 1am Rick Steves European Christmas R on 12/22 3am Happiness (N) "Episode 3" Charlie champions Gloria's vision, despite Adrian's resistance. R on 12/22 1:30am Happiness (N) "Episode 4" R on 12/22 2am People of the North "Arctic Treats" Turn: Washington's Spies (N) "Epiphany" Table for All with Buki Elegbede "Cory Booker & Native Americans" Fracture R on 12/23 5am Nature "Santa's Wild Home" R on 12/22 7am Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "Milk Street Italian Classics"

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R on 12/23 1:30am BBC News America Repairing The World: Stories from the Tree of Life R on 12/23 12am America's Test Kitchen "Eggs for the Holidays" R on 12/22 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "Fried Chicken Around The World" R on 12/22 11pm American Masters "Starring Dick Van Dyke" Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday.

R on 12/23 2:30am Mary Berry's Highland Christmas Spend Christmas in Scotland with Mary Berry and enjoy some traditional delights.

Essential Pepin "Fine Finishes" R on 12/23 1am Stories from the Stage "Holiday Spirit" R on 12/23 1:30am Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul "Heirloom Favorites" R on 12/23 1:30am

AMERICAN MASTERS: STARRING DICK VAN DYKE

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Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday. Known for films like Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, TV show Diagnosis Murder and his classic CBS sitcom, Van Dyke has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades. Featuring neverbefore-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail Van Dyke's extraordinary showbiz legacy.

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Velvet (N) "The Moment of Truth" Blanca confronts the ghosts of the past, and Isabel makes an announcement.

R on 12/26 2am Your Health: A Sacred Matter R on 12/24 1am Essential Pepin "Souper Soups for Supper" R on 12/24 1am Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul "Global Gastronomy" R on 12/24 1:30am PBS News Hour R on 12/24 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Florence: Heart of the Renaissance" R on 12/24 4am American Masters "Ten Times Better" It's the story of George Lee, an Asian dance pioneer who began dancing as a teenage immigrant.

Rick Steves' Europe "Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans" Explore the vibrant city of Istanbul and discover its rich cultural heritage. R on 12/26 3:30am Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out "Taiwan: North Eastern Corridor and Yilan Wonders" St. Thomas Christmas: Love Divine (N) R on 12/25 5pm BBC News (N) DW The Day

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Have Guitar Will Travel World "Sheffield, Steel & The People's Republic of South Yorkshire" PBS News Hour BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "Tranquil Wooded Stream" R on 12/24 4:30am Holiday Handbells: The Raleigh Ringers NOVA "Polar Extremes" R on 12/24 7am Fork & Hammer "Pairings"

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PBS News Hour (N) Letters to Santa Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine "Birth of a Faith" R on 12/24 11pm Kitchen Queens: New Orleans "Meaty Mains" R on 12/25 12am John McGivern's Main Streets "Spooner, Wisconsin" R on 12/25 12:30am Cook's Country "Tacos Two Ways" R on 12/25 12:30am Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir R on 12/25 3:30pm BBC News America Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine "The Great Missionary" R on 12/25 12am Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets "Feasting On An Emerald Beach" R on 12/24 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "History on the Move" R on 12/24 11pm All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece "What A Balls Up!" James' TB testing plan mistakenly puts a prize cow in danger. R on 12/26 4am Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine "Age of the Apostles" R on 12/25 1am Essential Pepin "Classic Conclusions" R on 12/25 1am Too Hot to Handel - The Gospel Messiah Enjoy as Hadel's "The Messiah" gets reimagined with infusions of jazz, Gospel, and R&B. R on 12/25 3am Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul "Gloria's Favorites" R on 12/25 1:30am All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece "Edward" While Mrs. Hall is away dealing with her past demons, Tristan learns the challenge of housekeeping.

R on 12/26 5am PBS News Hour R on 12/25 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips" R on 12/25 4am Samantha Brown's Places to Love "The Crystal Coast of North Carolina" Adrian Dunn's WONDERFUL: A Soulful Celebration BBC News (N) DW The Day DayTripper "Karnes County" PBS News Hour BBC News

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PBS News Hour R on 12/26 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Paris: Regal and Intimate" R on 12/26 4am Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out "Tanzania: Majestic Wildlife and Cultural Gems" BBC News (N) DW The Day View Finders "Blue Ridge Parkway Part 2" PBS News Hour BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "The Old Home Place" R on 12/26 4:30am Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas

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CALL THE MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2025 Senior members of the convent embark on a mercy mission, swapping the snowy East End of London for the sun-drenched terrain of Hong Kong. The rise in hospital births, and wider changes in the NHS, have clipped their wings. But their mission to the Far East is a chance to take flight and work out what really matters. For her part, Sister Julienne suddenly finds herself excited about the Order’s future. After years of battling change, she decides to embrace it and see what love can do.

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Gospel Live! Presented By Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Celebrate the legacy of Gospel music in America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. R on 12/27 3:30am Sara's Weeknight Meals "Breakfast for Dinner" R on 12/27 12:30am

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Finding Your Roots "Forever Young" Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser, who learn their roots.

Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery R on 12/27 11pm Somewhere South "Dumpling DilEmma" R on 12/28 2am Inspector Lynley Mysteries "In The Guise of Death" While visiting with Lynley's mother, Havers and Lynley investigate the death of a horse trainer. R on 12/28 5:30pm Movie "Emma" While playing matchmaker, a young Englishwoman almost misses her chance at love. R on 12/28 1pm We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told R on 12/28 12am Best of the Joy of Painting "Desert Glow" R on 12/28 1am Best of the Joy of Painting "Tranquil Dawn" R on 12/28 1:30am French Village "Stolen Kisses" R on 12/28 6pm Breakfast with the Bread Monk, Starring Father Dominic R on 12/28 3am Death In Paradise The team investigates the murder of a former children's home resident.

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Weekends with Yankee "A Taste for the Good Life" R on 12/30 4pm French Village "Stolen Kisses" Karamu: Feast for the 7th Day R on 12/31 6pm Wisconsin Life "Beyond Beauty" R on 12/29 4pm Cook's Country "Regional Italian American Favorites" Nature "Canada: Surviving The Wild North" R on 12/28 10:55pm All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece "Pair Bond" Mrs. Hall has to deal with a strange emergency in Darrowby.

R on 12/29 2:30am John McGivern's Main Streets "Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota" The neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis is the city’s oldest by age, but newest by vibe.

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The Arts Page ""An American Christmas" Concert, Part 2" R on 12/29 3:30pm Finding Your Roots "Fighters" R on 12/28 11:52pm Nature "Penguins: Meet The Family" A celebration of the iconic and beloved bird features footage of all 17 species of penguins. R on 12/30 11:30pm Sara's Weeknight Meals "Breakfast for Dinner" R on 12/29 1am All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece "Glass Half Full" Siegfried and Tristan have to renegotiate their relationship after their car breaks down.

R on 12/29 3:30am Sara's Weeknight Meals "Family Choice" R on 12/29 1:30am The American Revolution "The Most Sacred Thing" R on 12/29 12:47am NOVA "London Super Tunnel" Find out how much technology and manpower have gone into Europe's biggest construction project.

R on 12/29 11:30pm America's Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years R on 12/29 3am Happiness (N) "Episode 5" Charlie's impulsive vision disrupts the schedule; tensions flare, leading to frustration. R on 12/29 1:30am Happiness (N) "Episode 6" R on 12/29 2am NOVA "Star Chasers of Senegal" R on 12/30 5am People of the North "Kingdom of Entrepreneurs" Turn: Washington's Spies (N) "Mr. Culpeper" Table for All with Buki Elegbede "The Philippines By Way of China" A Year In Space Nature "Canada: Surviving The Wild North" R on 12/29 6:55am Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "Enchiladas and Molletes"

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PBS News Hour (N) Rick Steves' Europe "Iceland's Reykjavik and the Golden Circle" Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa R on 12/29 11pm My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas "Chewing The Sea" R on 12/30 12am Rick Steves' Europe "Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen" Cook's Country "Aloha State Favorites" R on 12/30 12:30am Antiques Roadshow "Did Grandma Lie?" Find out if family lore is fact or fiction in this special episode. One item is $85,000! R on 12/30 1:30am BBC News America A Bridge to Life R on 12/30 12am America's Test Kitchen "Plum and Pear Desserts" R on 12/29 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N)

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BBC News (N) DW The Day R on 12/31 5pm Crossing South "Waterpark & Baja Burger" PBS News Hour BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "Rowboat on the Beach" R on 12/30 4:30am Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Grand Tour R on 12/31 2:30am Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa R on 12/30 7am Fork & Hammer "Hallelujah! Leluia Hall"

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Fork & Hammer "Hallelujah! Leluia Hall" R on 12/29 11pm Antiques Roadshow "Junk in the Trunk 14" Watch newly revealed treasures from all five stops of ROADSHOW's Season 29 Tour!

R on 12/30 2:30am American Experience "Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History" Discover the fascinating and unexpected history behind Monopoly, America's favorite board game.

Sara's Weeknight Meals "Sunday Comfort Meals" R on 12/30 1am Stories from the Stage "Transformation" R on 12/30 1:30am Fresh Quilting "Creative Thinking" R on 12/30 1:30am Antiques Roadshow "Let's Celebrate!"

Tiffany iridescent vases and a 1955 Picasso Madoura plate. R on 12/30 3:30am American Experience "The Lie Detector" Discover the story of the polygraph, the controversial device that transformed modern justice.

PBS News Hour R on 12/30 2am Rick Steves' Europe "North England's Lake District and Durham" R on 12/30 4am Weekends with Yankee "Iconic New England" Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Winter Magic R on 12/31 1:30am

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PBS News Hour (N) Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi "Arab-American" A Town Called Victoria "The Fire" R on 12/30 11pm Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle "Strawberry Fields Forever" R on 12/31 12am Adelante "Arrests In Manitowoc/ US-El Salvador Deportation Policy" R on 12/31 12:30am Les Stroud's Wild Harvest "Spring Beauty & Catnip" R on 12/31 12:30am American Masters "Starring Dick Van Dyke" Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday.

BBC News America A Town Called Victoria "The Suspect" R on 12/31 12am Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television "One-Dish Skillet Dinners" R on 12/30 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "It Started with a Crepe" R on 12/30 11pm Velvet (N) "Today Is Valentine's Day" Valentine's Day brings ups and downs for everyone.

A Town Called Victoria "The Trial" R on 12/31 1am Sara's Weeknight Meals "Leftovers: Use It Or Lose It" R on 12/31 1am Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul "La Cocina Ole" R on 12/31 1:30am PBS News Hour R on 12/31 2am Rick Steves' Europe "Venice: City of Dreams" R on 12/31 4am Showstoppers! Great Women of TV Variety It's a dazzling musical comedy salute to the history-making women of 1960s and '70s TV Variety.

Rick Steves' Europe "Istanbul: Turkish Delights" Sample the wonders of a city that bridges two continents.

Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out "A Southern Christmas" BBC News (N) DW The Day R on 12/31 5pm Have Guitar Will Travel World "Wales & The Soul of the Red Dragon" PBS News Hour

Please visit MilwaukeePBS.org for complete program schedule.

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TRAVEL WITH MILWAUKEE PBS Italy Made with Love Bologna Food & Artisan Tour

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xperience Italy like never before and meet the artisans and chefs from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series, Italy Made with Love. Our specially curated Bologna food and artisan tour gives you exclusive access to artists and chefs who will share their knowledge and passion, making each day of your visit an enriching and unforgettable adventure.

From a pasta making class to wine and balsamic vinegar tasting, when you travel with us, you'll encounter boundless opportunities to share in local traditions and flavors.

Join us on this unique journey and create memories that will last a lifetime...

Visit: MilwaukeePBS.org/Italy for more information.

Join us for NEW travel adventures in 2026!

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oin us for new travel adventures in 2026! Discover new places, and delight your senses with exciting foods and experiences. Explore, learn, discover, create new stories, and enjoy new and old friends with Milwaukee PBS. Don't miss out on these unforgettable experiences.

Let's make memories together!

The Milton House and Underground Railroad, The Lincoln-Tallman House and Rotary Gardens – June 18 The Great Train Ride, Naniboujou & The Driftless Area – July 7–11, Nauvoo, IL – July 22 – 24 Sunflowers and Wagons Tour – August 1 For information, trip registration, and payment, call Lori at 414-477-0155 or visit MilwaukeePBS.org/events

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BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "Western Expanse" R on 12/31 4:30am American Masters "Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around" R on 12/31 3:30am A Town Called Victoria "The Fire" R on 12/31 7am Fork & Hammer "It Started with a Crepe"

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PBS News Hour (N) Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions "What's Cooking in the Palm Beaches" Meredith Willson: America's Music Man R on 12/31 11pm Karamu: Feast for the 7th Day John McGivern's Main Streets "Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota" Cook's Country "Chicken and Cornbread" All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents) BBC News America American Masters "Starring Dick Van Dyke" Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets "Morning Til Night" R on 12/31 11:30pm BBC News The Context (N) Fork & Hammer "4 Years in the Making" R on 12/31 11pm All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece "For Whom The Bell Tolls" Everyone will face decisions small and large when war comes in September 1939.

Sara's Weeknight Meals "When Pigs Fry" Lidia's Kitchen "Is Dinner Ready?"

60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents)Legends of 60's and '70s soul music perform their biggest hits.

All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece "Merry Bloody Christmas" Christmas has come to Skeldale and Sieg fried and Mrs. Hall have to face some tough decisions.

PBS News Hour Rick Steves' Europe "Venice and Its Lagoon" Samantha Brown's Places to Love "Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany" BBC News (N) DW The Day DayTripper "Bulverde" PBS News Hour BBC News Best of the Joy of Painting "Valley Waterfall" Meredith Willson: America's Music Man Fork & Hammer "4 Years in the RICK STEVES Making"

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DATED MATERIAL

COMING SOON

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL Watch both in January on Channel 10.1

NEW SEASONS

MOVIES in December on Channel 36.1

Emma – 12/11

Bells of St. Mary’s – 12/20

My Week With Marilyn – 12/20

Mansfield Park – 12/27

Check listings for details