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FRI, DEC 20 AT 9PM
Guess which tiger-tastic WEDU PBS KIDS event is ready to be added to your calendar?
Hear the state of the planet today from host Hannah Waddingham on The Earthshot Report
Celebrate the holidays with WEDU and WEDQ
Call the Midwife returns with an all-new 2024 holiday special
Don’t miss the premiere of Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle
Primetime listings for WEDU and WEDQ
Paul and Michelle Grove with WEDU PBS members at the
2024.
A Message from Paul Grove
Dear Friends of WEDU PBS,
Every day, WEDU PBS brings the world to you through insightful programs that spark curiosity, inform, and connect. Your generous support makes this possible, fueling a mission that enriches and unites our community.
In the spirit of expanding our shared experiences, I’m thrilled to announce the WEDU PBS Travel Club. This exclusive opportunity, developed in partnership with seasoned travel experts, offers you carefully curated journeys to stunning destinations—without any of the planning hassle!
I recently traveled to Ireland with a group of WEDU members. While I looked forward to seeing ancient castles, the Ring of Kerry, and charming villages, I was most inspired by the camaraderie and connections that developed. Our WEDU community is filled with remarkable, curious, and engaging individuals, and sharing this journey together was unforgettable.
Now, I invite you to join us in exploring the world with your fellow WEDU members. Our upcoming adventures bring you closer to the cultures, history, and stories we love sharing on PBS. Here’s a glimpse of what’s planned:
Italy Made with Love Tour – April 9-15, 2025
Experience Italian artistry by meeting artisans featured in the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Italy Made with Love, with daily encounters highlighting Italy’s timeless crafts.
All Creatures Tour of England – August 4-10, 2025
Visit iconic PBS settings, from the village of Grantchester to the Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small. Explore London, York, and Cambridge, with stops at grand estates and the scenic Yorkshire Dales.
Iconic British Classics Tour of England – August 11-17, 2025
Discover beloved PBS locations like Highclere Castle from Downton Abbey, Port Isaac from Doc Martin, and Agatha Christie’s estate. Enjoy high tea at Windsor Castle and explore Cornwall and Bath.
For more details, see page 6. Join us in creating unforgettable memories with fellow WEDU supporters. Please feel free to reach out with future destination ideas by emailing me at paulgrove@wedu.org.
Onward and upward,
Paul
Grove
Proud Sustaining Member of the Broadcasters Circle
President and CEO, WEDU PBS
Board of Directors
Community Advisory Board
Team
President and Chief
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Marti Galloway VP of Communications mgalloway@wedu.org
Arden Robbins VP of Marketing and Community Partnerships arobbins@wedu.org
Kristine Kelly Vice President of Content kkelly@wedu.org
Joan Freese Director of Education jfreese@wedu.org
Chris Manley Director of Engineering cmanley@wedu.org
Kimberly Rudolph Director of Administration krudolph@wedu.org
Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, October
WEDU Community Happenings
POST-MILTON MID-DAY POWER UP AT TAMPA THEATRE
WEDU partnered with Tampa Theatre on a very “cool” event in October: a post-Hurricane Milton day of chilling in the airconditioning, with lots of free popcorn and PBS KIDS shows on the big screen! Guests joined in on kid-friendly activities and used charging stations to power their phones while relaxing in the comfy theater seats. We also celebrated kindness and neighbors coming together by accepting donated goods for hurricane relief in partnership with the City of Tampa.
WORLD OF WORK FROM READY TO LEARN
We partnered with Precious Gems Academy in Seffner to present PBS KIDS’ “What Can You Become?” from the Ready to Learn program. Young learners explored careers through play and hands-on fun, discovering what it means to care for others in the World of Work!
PAUL GROVE VISITS SULLIVAN PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL
CEOs in Schools is an annual event where CEOs volunteer an entire day at local public elementary schools. This year, Paul Grove spent the day with students at Sullivan Partnership School in Tampa.
READ FOR THE RECORD
WEDU participated in “Read for the Record,” a day when over two million readers and thousands of classrooms and libraries come together to celebrate early literacy by reading Piper Chen Sings by Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran.
DAY OF VOTING AT SCHOOL
DID YOU KNOW?
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Our Education team spent a day inspiring members of the next generation of engaged citizens. At Sulphur Springs Community School, WEDU staff taught elementary students the importance of voting, then students registered for their own “voter registration card” and cast their ballots.
WEDU PBS Staff Spotlight: DECEMBER 2024
Greg Hollingsworth
What he does at WEDU: I work as a security officer, making sure everyone feels secure and happy in the building. I also help out with maintenance and am always ready to pitch in, whether it’s at the front desk or whenever a team member needs assistance.
Employed at WEDU since: The 1990s! I have been with WEDU for 34 years now. What are your hobbies and passions? I enjoy doing yard work and hanging out with my greyhounds. Whether we’re playing or going for walks, I always have a great time with them.
What is your favorite PBS program? American Masters
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MANY WAYS TO GIVE
Creative Giving to WEDU
Working here has been an amazing experience, and I’ve met so many different personalities over the years. It’s been quite an adventure, and I love helping out in all departments.
BOOKS READERS CLUB
The PBS Books Readers Club is a monthly digital-first series that brings its members into conversations behind the stories of your favorite books & shows.
Watch on Facebook, YouTube, and the free PBS app, with extended interviews available for WEDU PBS Passport members.
There are many wonderful ways to support WEDU PBS during this season of giving. You can help support the programming you love by considering creative non-cash gifts such as: IRA Charitable Rollover
Individuals who have reached age 70½ can donate up to $105,000 to WEDU directly from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA), without treating the distribution as taxable income. Giving from your IRA is a great way to satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) taxfree and support WEDU’s mission to serve the public good and to aid in the creation of an informed citizenry. To satisfy your RMD on your 401(k), talk to your financial or tax advisor about rolling 401(k) monies into an IRA to make a tax-free charitable contribution to WEDU.
Gifts of stocks, bonds and mutual funds
Donating stock or mutual funds held for longer than one year and with appreciated value directly to WEDU is a savvy giving strategy to avoid capital gains taxes. Consult with your financial advisor to help leverage your gift for the best tax savings. Remember, sometimes it might be more tax advantageous to sell depreciated stock and give a gift of cash to WEDU with the proceeds—a double tax savings!
Donate your vehicle (car, motorcycle, boat, RV, kayak) or property! We make donating your vehicle as simple and convenient as possible with fast pick-up and streamlined paperwork. You benefit by being able to reduce your taxable income when taxes are itemized. Plus, you avoid costs associated with selling your car. Also, any real estate property you own and don’t know what to do with can be donated easily to WEDU.
For more information on creative giving to WEDU PBS, call (813) 739-2959, email giving@wedu.org, or visit wedugiving.org.
You may also contribute by visiting wedu.org/yearend
WOMEN IN AVIATION
Lakeland Linder International Airport, home to NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center and a key Amazon air cargo hub, boasts a rich history stretching back to 1933. We dive into Lakeland’s aviation heritage through the perspectives of Abigail Dowdy, a student at Central Florida’s Aerospace Academy, and Kerri Englert, a NOAA flight director. Museum director Nick Mathes from the Aerospace Center for Excellence also joins us to share the airport’s fascinating past.
THU, DEC 19 | 8:30PM
ARTS & MUSIC
MY MUSIC
Classical Rewind
Experience the beauty, romance and dramatic power of musical masterpieces in this visual and auditory joyride through the world of classical hits. This program airs at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 1 on WEDU.
60s and 70s Soul Celebration
The legends of 60’s and 70’s soul music return to perform their biggest hits. Featuring The Temptations, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, Sam Moore and more in this classic R&B and soul compilation. This program airs at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 4 on WEDU.
This Land Is Your Land
Take a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music, from its roots in bluegrass to San Francisco coffee houses to clubs in Greenwich Village. The Smothers Brothers and Judy Collins host. This program airs at 11 p.m. Wednesday, December 4 on WEDU
Superstars of 70s Soul
This gathering of music legends features all original performers singing their greatest rhythm and blues hits. Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Patti LaBelle, Jerry Butler, Dionne Warwick and other icons host these historic reunions of classic recording artists in concert. This program airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, December 5 on WEDU
Moments to Remember
Patti Page and Nick Clooney co-host new performances and archival classics from the vault featuring the Four Lads, Four Aces, Four Freshmen, Roger Williams, The DeCastro Sisters and others. Archival
performances from Rosemary Clooney and Perry Como round out this nostalgic sequel. This program airs at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7 on WEDU
The All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop
This performance includes Johnny Maestro, The Duprees, Jay Back, Frankie Valli, Jerry Butler and many more artists from the 50s and 60s. This program airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, December 7 on WEDU.
HAUSER: LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical journey with the global music superstar. Special guest artists joining HAUSER are Caroline Campbell, Lara Fabian, and Aida Garifullina, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Robert Ziegler. This program airs at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, December 1 on WEDU and repeats at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 11 on WEDQ
RIVERDANCE: 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Celebrate the magic of Irish music and dance in this reinvention of the groundbreaking show. This program airs at 8 p.m. Monday, December 2 on WEDU and repeats at 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 13 on WEDQ
SHAMROCK TENORS: LIVE FROM BELFAST
Take a musical journey through the Emerald Isle’s most beloved songs with these exciting new artists. Hailing from Ulster in the North of Ireland, they are shaping the future of Celtic music. This is a show for all ages, performed with cheeky Irish charm. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, December 2 on WEDU.
IL VOLO
IN THE VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES
TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE BREAKS IN-STUDIO!
Join the acclaimed Italian trio for a stunning concert in a breathtaking Sicilian setting. The performance showcases their powerful vocals on a mix of beloved classics, operatic arias and popular songs, all infused with their signature style. This program airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 3 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Friday, December 6 on WEDQ
BRIT FLOYD: “WISH YOU WERE HERE” 50TH
ANNIVERSARY
Brit Floyd celebrates the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album “Wish You Were Here”, complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics. This program airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 4 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Sunday, December 8 on WEDQ
YACHT ROCK
REVUE: 70S AND 80S HITS, LIVE FROM NEW YORK
Set sail on a nostalgic, soft rock musical journey through the late 70s and early 80s. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 4 on WEDU and repeats at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 8 on WEDQ
WHITNEY HOUSTON: CONCERT FOR A NEW SOUTH AFRICA
In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, becoming the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s winning election. This program airs at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5 on WEDU and repeats at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7 on WEDQ
PAVLO: LIVE IN SANTORINI
Enjoy the music of the Mediterranean guitarist and special guests in a concert from the mystical Greek island of breathtaking sunsets and panoramic views. Featuring classic songs from Pavlo, Benise and America’s Got Talent finalist Daniel Emmet. This program airs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7 on WEDU
ORIGINAL
WEDU ARTS PLUS
Episode 1322
Jewelry artist Caitlin Albritton of Tampa creates pieces that serve as daily reminders of emotional strength. Opera director Peter Sellars shares the inspiration behind Doctor Atomic, an opera about the creation of the atomic bomb. Artist Caroline Young is inspired by the culture and history of her Chinese heritage. An immersive exhibition in Boston allows visitors to step into the famous paintings of Vincent Van Gogh. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, December 12 on WEDU and repeats at 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 16 on WEDQ
Episode 1323
Fashion designer Lady Natasha Fines creates adaptive apparel for clients with diverse needs and provides a safe space for girls and women with invisible disabilities. Artist Titus Kaphar examines history and representation through his work. Go behind the scenes of the origami holiday tree that is displayed annually at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. A nocturnal exhibition celebrates fireflies with its outdoor sculptures in Massachusetts. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, December 19 on WEDU
LEONARD COHEN:
LIVE IN DUBLIN
Enjoy a peak performance from the singer-songwriter in this concert filmed on
September 12, 2013, during his monumental sold-out world tour. Cohen sang songs from his 50-year career before an adoring audience at Dublin’s O2 Arena. This program airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, December 14 on WEDU.
JOHNNY CASH: MAN IN BLACK, LIVE IN 1971
Join the “Man in Black” and guests for an evening of country, rockabilly and roots music. This program airs at 11 p.m. Monday, December 16 on WEDU
TOO HOT TO HANDEL: THE GOSPEL MESSIAH
Handel’s 18th-century masterpiece, “The Messiah,” has been reimagined and infused with Gospel, Jazz, and R&B. The result is an uplifting reinterpretation of this seasonal favorite, captured at its European premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 17 on WEDU and repeats at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, December 21 on WEDQ
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Lucia di Lammermoor
Soprano Nadine Sierra returns to the stage in one of the most formidable and storied roles, the haunted heroine Lucia di Lammermoor, in a production with new staging by Australian theater and film director Simon Stone, conducted by
ARTS & MUSIC
Riccardo Frizza. This program airs at 8 p.m. Friday, December 20 on WEDQ. Josh
Groban’s Great Big Radio City Show
Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award nominee Josh Groban returns to New York City’s famed 6,000-seat theater for an evening of hits, humor and heart. Recorded in April 2022, the concert is a celebration of the arts and serves as Groban’s love letter to New York City. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, December 20 on WEDU
VIOLENT FEMMES: 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of their self-titled debut album, the folk punk group Violent Femmes invited the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to be their “back-up band” in this electrifying concert which mixes classical and rock. This program airs at 10:30 p.m. Friday, December 20 on WEDU.
SCIENCE & NATURE
THE MUSTANGS:
AMERICA’S WILD HORSES
The wild horse, known as the mustang, is the enduring icon of America. But in modern times it has become entangled in controversy and bureaucracy, and now its future is in question. This program airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 11 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Sunday, December 15 on WEDQ
THE EARTHSHOT REPORT
Get the definitive review of the progress we have made in protecting and restoring our planet in 2024. Top and tailed by Prince William and hosted by Hannah Waddingham, the documentary brings a fresh, entertaining take on global good news stories, solutions and trends that show the progress the world is making towards a stable, thriving future. This program airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 22 on WEDQ
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
The Sunken Basilica
Uncover the sunken remains of a 4thcentury basilica in Turkey. Submerged beneath the waters of Lake Iznik for hundreds of years, the church could reveal crucial insights into the early days of Christianity. Join a team of international researchers as they travel back through time and grapple with Turkey’s many earthquakes, which could sink the structure deeper at any moment. This episode airs at 12 p.m. Monday, December 16 on WEDQ
Eiffel’s
Race to the Top
Discover the race to build Paris’ most famous landmark when two men vied to be the first to build a monument 1,000 feet tall. See how one man’s vision transformed the Paris skyline, making the Eiffel Tower a global icon. Dramatic recreations, official renderings and personal correspondence tell the story. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, December 18 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, December 22 on WEDQ
NATURE
Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge
Discover the wildlife and landscapes of Portugal, shaped by its history as a global trading hub. From forest to coast, witness the majesty of the country’s wild horses, storks, monk seals, flamingos and more. This episode airs at 10 a.m. Monday, December 16 on WEDQ.
The Alps: The High Life (Part 1 of 2)
In Europe’s highest mountain range, discover how Eurasian lynx, griffon vultures, ibex, marmots and more face extreme seasonal fluctuations, from volatile thunderstorms and landslides of summer to avalanches and frozen temperatures of winter. In Part One of the miniseries “The Alps”, enjoy the Alps in spring and summertime as newborn animals grow up to face the coming brutal winter. This episode airs at 1 a.m. Saturday, December 21 on WEDU.
The Alps: Winter Fortress (Part 2 of 2)
Experience the hostile and bitter cold ecosystems of the Alps, shaped by snow blizzards and avalanches. This episode airs at 2 a.m. Saturday, December 21 on WEDU
NOVA
Lost Tombs of Notre Dame
After the Notre Dame fire in 2019, two mysterious coffins were found buried beneath its floor. Where did they come from and who was inside? Follow scientists and historians as they investigate what their stories reveal about this iconic cathedral. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 18 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 22 on WEDQ
Rebuilding Notre Dame
In April 2019, the world watched as a devastating fire almost destroyed Paris’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Go behind the scenes with a team of engineers, masons, and timber workers tackling the daunting challenges of restoring the historic landmark. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, December 22 on WEDQ.
SECRETS OF SACRED ARCHITECTURE
For most of America’s history, sacred buildings represented our greatest feats of innovative engineering and artistic design. For a time, America’s tallest structure and its largest-capacity building were churches, and a Maryland church organ was the most complex machine. Unlock the elements of design that make these structures so fascinating and unveil the meaning in religious architecture. This program airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, December 22 on WEDQ
DYNAMIC PLANET
Ice (Part 1 of 4)
As our planet warms up, the ice at all three poles—the Arctic, Antarctic, and the Himalayas—melts rapidly, bringing significant consequences. Explore how science, nature, and tradition can prepare us for a fast-changing future. This episode airs at 3 p.m. Thursday, December 26 on WEDU
Fire (Part 2 of 4)
With global temperatures on the rise and ecosystems destabilizing, those living and working on the frontline of change examine how science, nature, and tradition play crucial roles in preparing us for a rapidly evolving future. This episode airs at 4 p.m. Thursday, December 26 on WEDU
BIG PACIFIC
Mysterious (Part 1 of 4)
Explore the mysterious Pacific, whose depths we are just beginning to explore. There are many unanswered questions we yearn to unravel, but the ocean doesn’t give up its secrets willingly. This episode airs at 3 p.m. Friday, December 27 on WEDU
Violent (Part 2 of 4)
Understand how the Pacific, surrounded by the Ring of Fire, is the epicenter of natural mayhem. Violence is part of life in the great ocean, and creatures that live there must choose whether to avoid conflict, or rise to meet it. This episode airs at 4 p.m. Friday, December 27 on WEDU.
THE MUSTANGS: AMERICA’S WILD HORSES
DYNAMIC PLANET | FIRE
HISTORY & CULTURE
DREAM OF ITALY
Andrea Bocelli’s Tuscany (#301)
We visit the seaside home of famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in Tuscany to learn how this region has influenced Bocelli’s life and music, exploring his deep faith and love of dogs. We visit the people and places that defined him including Forte dei Marmi, Lajatico and Lucca and experience a special performance from Bocelli himself! This episode airs at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 3 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Friday, December 6 on WEDQ
HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.: THE FABRIC OF AMERICA
Explore the work of one of the most renowned, respected and popular cultural historians with this new retrospective documentary, which explores his work and how it has made history come alive for tens of millions of Americans. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5 on WEDQ and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 10 on WEDU
How It Feels to Be Free
Learn the inspiring story of how six iconic African American women entertainers challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process. This program airs at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 28 on WEDQ
Marian Anderson:
The Whole World In Her Hands
AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
Pull up a chair and reflect on the food, science, kitchen ingenuity, and fun that have made the show a fan favorite for over 600 episodes and go behind the scenes to see how it all gets made. This program airs at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7 on WEDU
KEN BURNS: ONE NATION, MANY STORIES
Explore the acclaimed filmmaker’s more recent work in new interviews with Burns and his colleagues. This special features excerpts from Country Music, Muhammad Ali, Benjamin Franklin, The U.S. and the Holocaust, The American Buffalo, The Vietnam War and others. This program airs at 11 p.m. Tuesday, December 10 on WEDU.
AMERICAN MASTERS
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around
Learn about the international singer who captivated royalty in Europe and defied the conscience of 1939 America. Watch rare archival footage and hear audio recordings exploring her life and career from the Metropolitan Opera to the State Department. This program airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, December 28 WEDQ
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space
Meet the influential author and key figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Also a trained anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston collected folklore throughout the South and Caribbean, reclaiming, honoring and celebrating Black life on its own term. This program airs at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, December 28 on WEDQ
NEVER DROP THE BALL
Discover the story behind Brenda Lee and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her music, including “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree.”
Featuring interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and more. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, December 16 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 21 on WEDQ
Explore the journey of Black baseball players during decades of exclusion from Major League Baseball, culminating in Jackie Robinson’s 1947 success. This program airs at 9 p.m. Monday, December 30 on WEDQ
POV
Who I Am Not
Sharon-Rose
Khumalo, a South African beauty queen, faces an identity crisis after discovering she’s intersex. Her path crosses with Dimakatso Sebidi, a masculine-presenting intersex activist, as they both navigate a journey marked by society’s stigma and inner struggles. Intertwining raw reality with poetic beauty, Who I am Not captures the heart-wrenching fight for acceptance in a binary world. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, December 30 on WEDU
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Warmest Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season
NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, now celebrating its 32nd annual tour, has become a Christmas tradition for families across North America with award-winning principal dancers and a corps de ballet of 40 Vaganova-trained ballerinas and danseurs. This program airs at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 1 on WEDU and repeats at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 10 on WEDQ.
RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS
Join Rick as he celebrates the holiday’s rich history while exploring the sights and sounds of celebrations in Bath, Paris, Oslo, and Burgundy, Nürnberg, Salzburg, and Tuscany. This program airs at 8 p.m. Monday, December 2 on WEDQ.
HOLIDAY HANDBELLS: RALEIGH RINGERS
The Raleigh Ringers, an internationally acclaimed community handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina, perform song selections from old yuletide favorites. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, December 16 on WEDQ.
JOY: CHRISTMAS WITH THE TABERNACLE CHOIR
This holiday special weaves Christmas classics with the story of Victor Hugo to show that opening our hearts to all is the true meaning of the season. This program airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 17 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 21 on WEDQ
CRANE CANDLELIGHT CONCERT: LET IT SHINE!
MARY BERRY’S HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS
Much loved home cook Dame Mary Berry travels to mother’s homeland, Scotland, for a magical winter break. Inspired by her own family holidays, she cooks up an array of sumptuous dishes. This program airs at 9 p.m Monday, December 9 on WEDQ.
A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS WITH THE BACH FESTIVAL SOCIETY
In this beloved Central Florida tradition, the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra is joined by the Bach Festival Children’s Choirs for this joyous celebration. This program airs at 8 p.m. Monday, December 16 on WEDQ and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 24 on WEDU
A musical tradition that began in the 1930s, the Crane Candlelight Concert performed by the Crane Chorus and Crane Symphony Orchestra launches the holiday season with songs, both old and new. This program airs at 11 p.m. Tuesday, December 17 on WEDU
DREAMING OF A JEWISH CHRISTMAS
Discover the story of a group of Jewish songwriters who wrote the soundtrack to the world’s most musical holiday. This program airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, December 19 on WEDQ and repeats at 11 p.m. Monday, December 23 on WEDU.
THE SAVOY AT CHRISTMAS
The holiday season has arrived at The Savoy and staff welcome hundreds of guests across Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Go behind-the-scenes during the holiday festivities as they prepare. This program airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, December 21 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Monday, December 23 on WEDQ.
ORIGINAL
TOGETHER, MERRILY: UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA HOLIDAY SPECIAL
This local original features a variety of performances highlighting College of Arts and Letters students and faculty from the University of Tampa performing a variety of holiday classics around the campus. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, December 23 on WEDU
CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS: KWANZAA
Explore the seven principles that are the foundation of Kwanzaa by sharing seven real-life stories of impact. These stories reveal how each principle plays a role in the Black community, enhanced by cultural elements of dance, storytelling, music, and spoken word. This program airs at 11 p.m. Friday, December 27 on WEDU
NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
SARA BAREILLES: NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & FRIENDS
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress
Sara Bareilles takes the stage at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of song and celebration in this New Year’s Eve special. This program airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 31 on WEDU.
CYNTHIA ERIVO & FRIENDS: A NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
Cynthia Erivo, enchanting star of the stage and screen, invites you to ring in the New Year with her magnificent friends Ben Platt and Joaquina Kalukango as they bring their powerful voices and favorite songs to the Kennedy Center stage. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 31 on WEDU.
Support for holiday programming on WEDU and WEDQ is provided by Tampa General Hospital.
DRAMA
ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL: TRICKI & FRIENDS
Celebrate the animals we love by revisiting moments from the series where they always come first. Meet Tricki, the biggest scene stealer and smallest cast member, and the many other creatures that illustrate the bond between humans and animals. This program airs at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, December 1 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 4 on WEDQ
WOLF HALL ON MASTERPIECE
Part 6 of 6
Henry’s love for Anne Boleyn has given way to anger and distrust. Henry instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second queen. Sensing her loss of favor, the queen’s enemies gather. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, December 1 on WEDU.
ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL: CHRISTMAS IN THE DALES
Celebrate the heartwarming series with clips and behind-the-scenes memories of its Christmas finales. Experience the kindness, empathy and love in the magical village of Darrowby and the stunning Yorkshire Dales during the holiday season. This program airs at 4:30 p.m. Monday, December 2 on WEDU and repeats at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 4 on WEDQ
CALL THE MIDWIFE
Season 12
Part 2 of 8
Lucille struggles with her mental and emotional health; Sister Julienne is deeply concerned by an angry red rash on a patient’s breast and a referral is quickly made to St. Cuthbert’s. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 3 on WEDQ
Part 3 of 8
As she helps a mother whose newborn is suffering from a clotting disorder, Nancy is harboring a secret of her own. Sister Veronica meets a newlywed on her rounds, and the case shocks the women of Nonnatus house. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 10 on WEDQ.
Part 4 of 8
Nurse Crane is shocked when her fitness is questioned during a ventouse training course. Trixie cares for a Hindu mother and her newborn twins, but it’s not long before an emergency gastroenteritis outbreak is declared at the maternity home. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 17 on WEDQ
Part 5 of 8
Nancy oversees a child born out of wedlock, but things take a turn. Dr. Turner and Sister Veronica discuss a new contraception procedure: the Vasectomy. The Board of Health delivers some unwelcome news to Sister Julienne. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 24 on WEDQ
Holiday Special 2024
It’s Christmas 1969, and the funfair and carol concert add color to frosty Poplar. Yet, the festive spirit at Nonnatus House is dampened by the spread of influenza alongside growing fears of an escaped prisoner after a spate of break-ins. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 25 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Friday, December 27 on WEDQ
Part 6 of 8
One of the boys of Buckle’s paper shop becomes unwell. Sister Veronica heads a new council initiative to monitor the health of working children in the borough. Trixie is thrown into a challenging case involving an underage mother. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 31 on WEDQ
MIDSOMER MURDERS
Tainted Fruit (#501/502)
When the body of an arrogant beauty is discovered by the pool at her manor house, Barnaby and Troy uncover a seedy world of adultery and deceit. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 3 on WEDQ.
Ring Out Your Dead (#503/504)
Barnaby is called in to investigate the murders of bell-ringers. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 10 on WEDQ
Murder on St. Malley’s Day (#505/506)
Barnaby uncovers an elite Mafia-like sect at a private school while investigating a boy’s death. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 17 on WEDQ.
Market for Murder (#507/508)
The leader of a reading club is found battered to death. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, December 21 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 24 on WEDQ
A Worm In the Bud (#509/510)
The community accepts that a woman’s death is suicide, but her suicide note is emailed after her body is found. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, December 28 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 31 on WEDQ.
LUNA + SOPHIE
Season 3
Loss (Part 10 of 13)
The son of a pharmacist is shot during what looks like a random break-in, but a large amount of prescription cough medicine found in his room may suggest other motives. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 3 on WEDQ.
False Shame (Part 11 of 13)
Found dead on a remote country road, Andreas looks like the victim of robbery gone wrong. But did his family have a part to play? Was the Reich involved? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 10 on WEDQ
Hatred Is My Hobby (Part 12 of 13)
A young climate activist is murdered. Having sent numerous hate messages and death threats, her online trolls are among the prime suspects. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 17 on WEDQ.
Kisses In St. Tropez (Part 13 of 13)
A famous writer is found dead in an elevator, only moments after he was attacked. The crime scene is sealed off, and the murderer must be inside the building. But who is it? It seems everyone had a reason to want him dead. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 24 on WEDQ
MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES
Season 2
Dead Air (#211)
The radio station’s bookkeeper and budding announcer is found choked to death. During the investigation, Dot suffers the terrible realization that she doesn’t want to relinquish working for Miss Fisher. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 4 on WEDQ
Unnatural Habits (#212)
The gothic world of a halfway house for pregnant and wayward girls sets the scene for the tragic death of an escaping teenager. As Phryne becomes more suspicious of behind the convent walls, she and Jack realize the threads of this crime lead higher up and closer to home. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 11 on WEDQ.
A Christmas Murder (#213)
Phryne, Dot and Dr Mac happily accompany Aunt Prudence to a picturesque chalet to celebrate a white Christmas in July. The party arrives to find one of the residents dead electrocuted while hanging festive lights.This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 18 on WEDQ.
Season 3
Death Defying Feats (#301)
A sabotaged guillotine leaves a magician’s assistant dead onstage and the magician confessing to murder—not of his assistant, but of his wife 10 years earlier. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, December 19 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 25 on WEDQ
Murder and the Maiden (#302)
The body of an unidentified woman is found outside the perimeter of a Royal Australian Air Force base, and an airman is missing. Is there a connection? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, December 26 on WEDU
LUCY WORSLEY’S HOLMES VS. DOYLE
Doctor and Detective (Part 1 of 3)
Lucy unearths Holmes’ origins in Doyle’s early life as a medical student in Edinburgh. She unpacks the early stories, revealing the dark underbelly of late Victorian Britain, from drug use to true crime. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 8 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 11 on WEDQ.
Fact and Fiction (Part 2 of 3)
Lucy explores Doyle’s desire to distance himself from Sherlock after the detective’s apparent death at the Reichenbach Falls. From the delights of the ski slopes to the
horrors of the Boer War, she reveals how far Doyle went to make himself the hero of his own story. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 15 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18 on WEDQ
Shadows and Sleuths (Part 3 of 3)
Lucy investigates the return of Sherlock. Doyle began the Edwardian age delighting in all it had to offer, but as the First World War approached, the darkness of the later stories mirrored the reality of Doyle’s life. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 22 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 25 on WEDQ
VIENNA BLOOD: ANALYZING HIDDEN TRUTHS
Go behind the scenes of this thrilling murder mystery series set in dangerous and dazzling Vienna in the early 1900s. Interviews with the cast and creators explore the fascinating cases, characters, and relationships featured in the series. This program airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, December 8 on WEDU
ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL ON MASTERPIECE
Season 4
Episodes 1 and 2
Skeldale House is busier than ever while Tristan is away serving. James and Helen dream about the future. When Mrs. Hall takes a leap of faith, Siegfried offers his support. Siegfried has the bright idea of bringing in an experienced bookkeeper to bring method to their madness. James and Helen make a long-awaited decision. These episodes air at 9 p.m. Sunday, December 15 on WEDU
Episodes 3 and 4
Busy and exhausted, James and Helen cannot get any time together. James hires a new trainee vet, but things do not work out as he expects. The new farmers have a worrying illness among their herd and James wants to help. These episodes air at 9 p.m. Sunday, December 22 on WEDU.
Episodes 5 and 6
With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants Carmody trained to support Siegfried. A dinner with Gerald leaves Mrs. Hall with a dilemma. When Richard Alderson needs help, Helen returns to Heston Grange; however, buried family secrets threaten to tear their relationship apart. Gerald’s beloved dog, Rock, needs veterinary help, but he is too worried about the operation. These episodes air at 9 p.m. Sunday, December 29 on WEDU.
VELVET
Presented in Spanish with English subtitles. The Designer (Part 5 of 16)
Alberto pursues his affair with Ana, Pedro’s girlfriend falls for Alberto’s assistant, and Luisa pays a high price for Don Francisco’s support. This episode airs at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, December 15 on WEDU
In Between Two Women (Part 6 of 16)
Ana and Cristina search for the perfect gift for Alberto’s birthday. Rita is finding it hard to cover for her sister Clara, who’s cheating on Pedro. This episode airs at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, December 22 on WEDU
FATHER BROWN
Season 11
Episode 7
Lady Felicia asks Father Brown to help prove a convicted serial killer didn’t murder her beloved goddaughter. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, December 19 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 25 on WEDQ.
Episode 8
Father Brown investigates when the competitive atmosphere at a local dance school leads to a dance with death. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, December 26 on WEDU
HOPE STREET
Season 2
Episode 1
As Acting Inspector Marlene sabotages an undercover investigation, Nicole finds an unexpected answer to her fertility problems. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, December 26 on WEDU.
SEASIDE HOTEL
Presented in Danish with English subtitles. Season 9
Episode 1
Amanda and Frida arrive at the hotel and begin renovating after four years of war. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 31 on WEDQ
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