Category Archives: Program Highlights

NOVA

LOST TOMBS OF NOTRE DAME

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 @ 10:00PM

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.


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JOY

CHRISTMAS WITH THE TABERNACLE CHOIR

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 @ 7:30PM & 11:30PM

The treasured “Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir” special returns to PBS for the 21st year. Broadway star Michael Maliakel and beloved British actress Lesley Nicol (from Downton Abbey, the MASTERPIECE TV series) join the iconic Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in a stunning 90-minute theatrical program, illustrating that the real meaning of Christmas is opening our hearts to all.
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AMERICAN MASTERS

BRENDA LEE: ROCKIN’ AROUND

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 @ 11:00PM

Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today. The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and many others.


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ALL CREATURES

ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL

BROODINESS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 @ 10:00PM

James and Helen wonder when the right time might be to start a family, not knowing whether or not James will be called up to serve in the Royal Air Force (RAF). Tristan’s absence is felt by all, but no one more than Siegfried who attempts to hold the growing household, and himself, together as he braves this new world. When Mrs. Hall takes a leap of faith, Siegfried offers his support.


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Holmes vs. Doyle

LUCY WORSLEY’S HOLMES VS. DOYLE

FACT AND FICTION

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 @ 6:00PM & 10:00PM

Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective in the world. He made his author, Arthur Conan Doyle, rich and famous. But the writer came to hate his fictional character. Through the changing world of Victorian and Edwardian Britain, Lucy Worsley explores why.


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VIOLENT FEMMES

40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE

MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 @ 11:00PM

Violent Femmes formed in 1981, an acoustic punk band playing the streets of Milwaukee, WI. Their first album amplified teenage angst in the 1980s with songs like “Kiss Off,” “Add It Up” and “Gone Daddy Gone.” Joined by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.


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