MASTERPIECE Oliver Twist
Dickens’ much loved story of daring pickpockets, diabolical villains, and amazing adventures. Part 2, Friday at 9:30 p.m. on PBS-HD.
NATURE: Christmas in Yellowstone
Breathtaking landscapes frame intimate scenes of wildlife as they make their way through their most challenging season of the year. Wednesday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.
A Very Monkey Christmas
Go on a holiday adventure with Curious George as he prepares for Christmas Day in A Very Monkey Christmas. Friday, December 18th at 3:00 p.m. on PBS-HD.
TOSCA
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET opens its season with a new production of Puccini’s Tosca, staged by Luc Bondy in his Met debut. Wednesday, Dec. 16th 8:00 p.m. on PBS-HD.
MICHAEL MCDONALD – THIS CHRISTMAS
A SOUNDSTAGE SPECIAL EVENT. Singer Michael McDonald combines yuletide favorites with some of his signature hits for a perfect blend of holiday cheer. Tuesday, Dec. 15th 9:00 p.m. on PBS-HD.
AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Desert Bayou: In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. government airlifted 600 African Americans to the almost entirely white state of Utah. Sunday, December 13th at 9:00 p.m on PBS World.
NATURE: The Dragon Chronicles
Renowned herpetologist Rom Whitaker searches for modern-day dragons. Thursday at 8 p.m. on PBS-HD.
Gift of Love!
Show your love to family and friends during your Hanukkah celebration. Saturday, December 12th beginning at 7:00 a.m. on PBS Create.Saturday, December 12th beginning at 7:00 a.m. on PBS Create.
THE CIVIL WAR
Ken Burns'epic documentary brings to life America's most destructive — and defining — conflict. Sunday, December 13th at 8:00 p.m. on PBS-HD.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER – LIVE IN NEW YORK: HOLIDAY EDITION
The a cappella phenomenon Straight No Chaser, presents an entertaining evening for everyone. Saturday, December 12th at 10:00 p.m. on PBS-HD.
ANATOMY OF A PANDEMIC
An examination of the overarching human dimension of a pandemic’s impact on modern society and the science and history of these crises. Monday, December 14th at 9:00 p.m. on PBS-HD.
NATURE: The Desert Lions
In the forbidding Namib Desert, along the Skeleton Coast of Namibia, Dr. Philip Stander tracks the mysterious and remarkable desert lion. Thursday at 8 p.m. on PBS-HD
Party Perfect!
With help from the Create Saturday Marathon, throw your own holiday bash and invite everyone you know! Saturday, December 5th beginning at 7:00 a.m. on PBS Create.
GREAT PERFORMANCES Sting: A Winter’s Night...
Sting welcomes the holidays with a musical celebration of wintertime — days of solitude and reflection, as well as rebirth and festivity. Monday, December 7th at 9:00 p.m. on PBS-HD.
