December 2016 Program Listings Subject to Change

Be Inspired! Be Informed! Sundays Starting Tune in Monday-Friday December 11th 5:00pm Nightly Business Report 9pm Great Performances- 5:30 BBC World News America The Hollow Crown: The 6:00 PBS NewsHour Wars of The Roses 1:00am Tavis Smiley (starts 12/12) Following the four-part 1:30 NHK Newline (starts 12/12) The Hollow Crown, *Subject to change without notice. The Wars of the Roses Tune in Saturday & Sunday continues the epic saga 6:00pm PBS NewsHour Weekend (starts 12/12) with three more lavish film adaptations of Shakespeare’s history Be Enriched! plays: Parts I and II of Saturdays (Starts 12/17) Henry VI and Richard III. 11:00am America’s Test Kitchen 11:30 Cook’s Country Be Entertained! 12:00pm Lidia Celebrates America (12/17) 12:00pm A Chef’s Life Holiday Special Sunday, December 25th (12/24)

7:30pm Call The Midwife 12:00pm Pati’s Mexican Table (12/31) Holiday Special Follow the 12:30 Mexico-One Plate at a Time Nonnatus House family (12/31) to South Africa after 1:00 Antiques Roadshow they receive an SOS call 2:00 Rick Steves’ Europe from a mission hospital 3:00 Martha’s Cooking School that’s understaffed, 3:30 Martha Bakes underfunded and 4:00 The Great British Baking Show threatened with closure. 5:00 This Old House Hour Facing tough challenges, they dig deep to save For more lifestyle programming everyday, watch Valley Create Hope Clinic and make a on Channel 18.2, Comcast 395 difference. and Brighthouse 242.

Thursday, December 1 12:00am Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions 7:00pm Under The Streetlamp: Rockin Round For You Advice to help individual viewers find financial The Clock – Live with Tickets A concert celebrating solutions. the American Radio Songbook of the 1950s-1970s. 8:30 Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop Over 200 early Saturday, December 3 rock and roll legends reunite. 4:00am Brain Fit: 50 Ways To Grow Your Brain 10:30 The Whole Heart Solution with Dr. Joel With Daniel Amen MD and Tana Amen, RN Kahn Simple steps that make your heart younger. 6:00 Eat to Live with Joel Fuhrman, MD 12:00am Inspire Happiness How to create happier Lose weight and lower blood pressure and cholesterol and more positive lives. without drugs. 8:00 The Whole Heart Solution with Dr. Joel Friday, December 2 Kahn R 12/1 7:00pm Washington Week 9:30 Forever Painless with Miranda Esmonde- 7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week White Chronic pain and its causes are presented. 8:00 Magic Moments: The Best of 50’s Pop 11:00 Eat Fat, Get Thin with Dr. Mark Hyman The McGuire Sisters, the Lennon Sisters, the Four Aces and How eating fat can help promote weight loss and optimum more take the stage. health. 10:00 Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion 1:00pm Rick Steves’ Special: European KC and The Sunshine Band host a reunion with superstars Christmas Join Rick Steves for a colorful, musical of the 1970’s disco era. celebration of Christmas across Europe. 3:00 Brain Fit: 50 Ways To Grow Your Brain 9:00 Rocktopia Live in Budapest: A Classical With Daniel Amen MD and Tana Amen RN Revolution Classical music is fused with classic rock at R 5:00am the Hungarian State Opera House. 5:00 Andre Rieu: Waltzing Forever Andre Rieu 10:30 Brain Fit: 50 Ways To Grow Your Brain performs in a stunning medieval town square in the With Daniel Amen MD and Tana Amen, RN R 12/3 Netherlands. 12:30am Dr. Ruth’s Revving Up Your Romance 6:30 Valley’s Gold Seeds Host Ryan Jacobsen learns Managing relationship conflict and creating positive how crop seeds are harvested and prepared for planting communication. the next year. He also looks at how corn nuts are grown. 7:00 Last of the Breed A once-in-a-lifetime concert Wednesday, December 7 event featuring Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Ray Price. 7:00pm Valley’s Gold Finale Join Ryan Jacobsen 8:30 The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum and Elizabeth Laval Live in the ValleyPBS studios to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris celebrate the final two episodes of Season 4 with special Kristofferson shine in this 1990 performance. guests. 10:00pm Rocktopia Live in Budapest: A Classical Revolution Classical music is fused with 8:30 Last of the Breed R 12/3 classic rock at the Hungarian State Opera House. 10:00 The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum 11:30 John Denver: Country Boy The private life R 12/3 and public legacy of singer-songwriter and activist John 11:30 Ed Slott’s Retirement Roadmap – From Denver. Forever Taxed to Never Taxed How to steer clear of the roadblocks in your retirement. Sunday, December 4 5:00am Eat Fat, Get Thin with Dr. Mark Hyman Thursday, December 8 R 12/3 7:00pm Andre Rieu: Waltzing Forever R 12/3 7:00 Forever Painless with Miranda Esmonde- 8:30 Ed Sullivan’s Rock and Roll Classics White R 12/3 Performances from the Beatles, the Doors, the Rolling 8:30 Brain Fit: 50 Ways To Grow Your Brain Stones and more are showcased. With Daniel Amen MD and Tana Amen, RN R 12/3 10:30 Brain Fit: 50 Ways To Grow Your Brain 10:30 Inspire Happiness R 12/1 With Daniel Amen MD and Tana Amen, RN R 12/3 12:00pm Valley’s Gold Seeds R 12/3 12:30am The Whole Heart Solution with Dr. Joel 12:30 Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise Kahn R 12/1 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a journey through the last 50 years of African American history. Friday, December 9 6:00 Under The Streetlamp: Rockin Round The 7:00pm Washington Week Clock R 12/1 7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week 7:30 Il Volo Notte Magica The superstar trio and 8:00 Shen Yun Classical Chinese dance & music. Placido Domingo perform in Santa Croce Square. 9:00 – 12:30am The Best of ValleyPBS 9:00 Sherlock on Masterpiece The Abominable Bride Rejoin Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman Saturday, December 10 as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. 5:00am – 6:30pm The Best of ValleyPBS 11:00 Eat Fat, Get Thin with Dr. Mark Hyman 6:30pm Valley’s Gold Finale R 12/7 R 12/3 8:00 Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas R 12/5 9:30-12:30am The Best of ValleyPBS Monday, December 5 7:00pm Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas Sunday, December 11 Live with Tickets A performance of timeless holiday 5:00am – 12:00pm The Best of ValleyPBS favorites. 12:00pm Valley’s Gold Finale R 12/7 8:30 The Carpenters: Close To You & Holiday 1:30 The Best of ValleyPBS Memories This music-filled documentary traces the 7:00 Ed Sullivan’s Rock and Roll Classics Carpenters’ career and top hits. R 12/8 10:30 Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion 9:00 Great Performances The Hollow Crown: R 12/2 Henry VI, Part 1 War rages and divisions within the 12:30am World Without Cancer: The Real English court threaten the crown. Promise of Prevention with Margaret I. Cuomo, 11:00 - 12:30am The Best of ValleyPBS MD Ten actionable lifestyle changes that may lower the risk of cancer. Monday, December 12 7:00pm Great Houses with Julian Fellowes Tuesday, December 6 Burghley House Pt. 1/2 Visit Burghley, which was for 500 7:00pm Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop R 12/1 years the home of heirs of William Cecil. 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Bismarck Pt. 2 Travel 11:00 The Manners of Downton Abbey: A to the Vintage Guitar Magazine headquarters to discuss Masterpiece special Explores how the aristocratic set Larson Brothers guitars. behaved in 1900’s Britain. 9:00 Antiques Roadshow Bismarck Pt. 3 Travel 12:00am Charlie Rose to the State Historical Society of North Dakota to look at Plains Indian ledger drawings. Friday, December 16 10:00 How Sherlock Changed The World The 7:00pm Washington Week impact of fictional detective Sherlock Holmes on real-life 7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week criminal investigations. 8:00 Joshua Bell’s Seasons of Cuba Showcasing 12:00am Charlie Rose musicians from America and Cuba. 9:00 Masterpiece Mystery! Sherlock Series II: A Tuesday, December 13 Scandal in Belgravia The great detective begins a duel 7:00pm Rick Steves’ Europe England’s Lake of wits with an antagonist as brilliant as himself. District and Durham Admire idyllic lakes, waterfalls and 10:30 Masterpiece Mystery! Sherlock Series II: stony summits while hiking through the Cumbrian Lake The Reichenbach Fall Sherlock locks horns with James District. Moriarty. 7:30 Rick Steves’ Europe Assisi and Italian 12:00am Charlie Rose Country Charm Rick explores ancient wine cellars in the Italian countryside and the amazing basilica of Assisi. Saturday, December 17 8:00 Catholicism: The Pivotal Players 6:30pm Valley’s Gold Kiwi and Apples R 12/14 Michelangelo Pt. 1/2 Bishop Robert Barron studies 7:00 Lawrence Welk Show Pleasant Dreams paintings in the Sistine Chapel. 8:00 Keeping Up Appearances 9:00 Catholicism: The Pivotal Players St. 8:30 Keeping Up Appearances Francis of Assisi Pt. 2/2 Explore the extraordinary life of 9:00 As Time Goes By St. Francis of Assisi. 9:30 As Time Goes By 10:00 Frontline From Jesus to Christ: The First 10:00 The Vicar of Dibley Christmas Special “The Christians Pt. 1/2 Explores the life of Jesus and depicts Vicar in White” Geraldine is looking forward to organising on the origins of Christianity using historical evidence. her own wedding, but the villagers insist on arranging it 12:00am Charlie Rose for her. 11:00 Masterpiece Mystery! Sherlock Series III: Wednesday, December 14 The Empty Hearse A case of “be careful what you wish 7:00pm Valley’s Gold Kiwi and Apples Host Ryan for.” Jacobsen talks with a kiwi grower about raising this unique fruit in the Valley. Sunday, December 18 7:30 California’s Golden Parks 10:30am Market to Market Solid reporting about 8:00 Nature Legendary White Stallions Hear the the issues that challenge agriculture. story of the world-famous Lipizzaner stallions, from their 11:00 America’s Heartland origins in ancient times to the almost unknown drama of 11:30 California’s Bountiful their rescue in 1945. 12:00pm Valley’s Gold Kiwi and Apples R 12/14 9:00 NOVA Mystery of a Masterpiece Cutting edge 12:30 Great Houses with Julian Fellowes R 12/12 imaging analysis helps tie a striking portrait of a young 1:30 Mr. Stink Chloe befriends an unusual person. woman to Leonardo da Vinci. 2:30 Anne of Green Gables Anne Shirley, a 10:00 Secrets of the Dead Van Gogh’s Ear The night romantic, mischievous redhead, adopted by an elderly when Vincent van Gogh cut his own ear. bachelor & his sister. 11:00 Secrets of the Dead The Mona Lisa Mystery Scientific analysis is used to investigate if the Mona Lisa is the original version. 12:00am Charlie Rose

Thursday, December 15 7:00pm Road Trip with Huell Howser 8:00 Doctor Blake Mysteries Mortal Coil At a funeral under the weight, the pallbearers drop the coffin, and it bursts open to reveal two bodies. 9:00 Death in Paradise In the cells of the Saint Marie court house, murder suspect Jack Harmer, awaiting 4:00 Pollyanna A young orphan uses her charm & trial, is shot dead. captures the hearts of family, friends and strangers. 10:00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Blood and Circuses Phryne joins the circus to investigate a murder 6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend the police have little chance of solving. 6:30 California’s Gold 7:00 Father Brown The Shadow of the Scaffold 12:00am Charlie Rose Violet Fernsley, convicted of killing her pig-farmer husband whose body has never been found, is given a Thursday, December 22 temporary reprieve from the gallows when she claims she 7:00pm California’s Gold Nacimientos is pregnant. 8:00 Doctor Blake Mysteries The Silence The 8:00 More Manners of Downton Abbey: A headmaster of the local school is found dead in his office Masterpiece Special The social protocol of aristocrats from a blow to the head. and servants in the 1920s. 9:00 Death in Paradise Detective Inspector 9:00 Great Performances The Hollow Crown: Humphrey Goodman and his team are left stumped when Henry VI Pt. 2 The feeble King Henry is overshadowed by millionaire environmentalist and scientist Dan Hagen is Queen Margaret. shot on his boat while out at sea. 11:30 Great Performances Cats One of musical 10:00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Murder in theater’s biggest blockbusters, returns for an encore the Dark Suspicion falls on the entire household when a presentation. body is found in the pool at Phryne’s aunt’s house on the eve of a lavish party. Monday, December 19 11:00 More Manners of Downton Abbey: A 7:00pm Great Houses with Julian Fellowes Masterpiece Special R 12/18 Goodwood House Pt. 2/2 Explore Goodwood, which was 12:00am Charlie Rose for 300 years the home of the Dukes of Richmond. 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Best of 20 See some of Friday, December 23 the best moments from Season 20! 7:00pm Washington Week 9:00 Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle 7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week Choir featuring Laura Osnes and Martin Jarvis 8:00 Shakespeare Live! From The RSC Benedict Broadway star Laura Osnes and actor Martin Jarvis join the Cumberbatch, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen mark the life Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. and work of William Shakespeare. 10:00 Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops 10:00 Jordan Smith Tis The Season R 12/19 This one-hour music special showcases the best of the 11:00 Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle New England holiday season with the Boston Pops and Choir Featuring Santino Fontana with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. Muppets Santino Fontana and the Sesame Street Muppets 11:00 Jordan Smith Tis The Season Jordan Smith, join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple highlights his Christmas album in concert. Square for a holiday concert. 12:00am Charlie Rose 12:00am Charlie Rose

Tuesday, December 20 Saturday, December 24 7:00pm Rick Steves’ Special: European 6:30pm Valley’s Gold Landscapes R 12/21 Christmas R 12/3 7:00 Lawrence Welk Show Christmas 8:00 The White House: Inside Story America’s 8:00 Keeping Up Appearances Christmas most iconic residence. 8:30 Keeping Up Appearances 10:00 Frontline From Jesus to Christ: The First 9:00 As Time Goes By Christians Pt. 2/2 Explores the life of Jesus and depicts 9:30 As Time Goes By on the origins of Christianity using historical evidence. 10:00 The Vicar of Dibley Story Cast and Crew 12:00am Charlie Rose reunite to talk about making the series, from both in front of the screen to behind it. Wednesday, December 21 11:00 Masterpiece Mystery Sherlock, Series III: 7:00pm Valley’s Gold Landscapes Host Ryan The Sign of Three Sherlock faces his biggest challenge of Jacobsen visits a sod farm to learn about turf varieties, all. then talks about landscape plants and design with experts from local nurseries. Sunday, December 25 7:30 California’s Golden Parks 10:30am Market to Market 8:00 Nature Snow Chick The story of the youngest 11:00 America’s Heartland and last chick of the colony to emerge from his shell and 11:30 California’s Bountiful the challenges he encounters growing up in the world’s 12:00pm Valley’s Gold Landscapes R 12/21 most extreme nursery. 12:30 Great Houses with Julian Fellowes 9:00 NOVA Secrets of Noah’s Ark A surprising new R 12/19 version of the Biblical flood story. 1:30 Christmas on the Danube Stunning European 10:00 Secrets of the Dead The Lost Gardens of landscape, history and culture. Babylon Examine a world wonder so elusive that most 2:00 Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle people have decided it must be mythical. Choir Featuring Santino Fontana with the 11:00 Shakespeare’s Tomb Reveals evidence about Muppets R 12/23 what is beneath the “curse stone.” 3:00 Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops 12:30am European Christmas Markets Festively R 12/19 decorated cities and towns in Germany, France and 4:00 Jordan Smith Tis The Season R 12/19 Switzerland. 5:00 California’s Gold R 12/22 6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend Monday, December 26 6:30 Mr. Stink R 12/18 7:00pm Ballyfin: Portrait of an Irish Country 7:30 Call The Midwife Holiday Special The House An Irish estate with nearly 200 years of fascinating Christmas special will be set in a missionary hospital in history. South Africa. 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Birmingham Pt. 1 Travel to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to discuss the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century and to look at materials related to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. 9:00 Antiques Roadshow Greatest Gifts These memorable gifts turned out to be valuable and interesting items. 10:00 Independent Lens Meet The Patels A 30 year-old single man from a Hindu family enters the semi- arranged marriage system in America. 11:30 California’s Gold 12:00am Charlie Rose

Tuesday, December 27 7:00pm Rick Steves’ Europe Venice: City of Dreams Cruise the Grand Canal, visit a venerable cafe and 9:00 Great Performances The Hollow Crown: savor fresh fish canalside with Venetian friends. Richard III Richard plans the murder of his brother 7:30 Rick Steves’ Europe Siena and Tuscany’s George. Finale Wine Country Siena, once a proud and independent city- state, retains its confidence and unique traditions. 11:30 Secrets of the Dead Resurrecting Richard III Scientists test the hunchbacked bones of King Richard III. For Kids MONDAY-FRIDAY 5:00am Sid the Science Kid 5:30 Word Girl 6:00 Odd Squad 6:30 Cyberchase 7:00 Wild Kratts 7:30 Ready Jet Go! 8:00 Nature Cat 8:30 Curious George 9:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 10:00 Splash & Bubbles 10:30 Sesame Street 11:00 Dinosaur Train 11:30 Peg+Cat SATURDAY & SUNDAY (Starts 12/17) 12:00pm Super Why! 6:00am Martha Speaks 12:30 Thomas & Friends 6:30 Clifford 1:00 Clifford 7:00 Odd Squad 1:30 Dinosaur Train 7:30 Curious George 2:00 Splash & Bubbles 8:00 Curious George 2:30 Curious George 8:30 Arthur 3:00 Nature Cat 9:00 Arthur 3:30 Odd Squad 9:30 Wild Kratts 4:00 Wild Kratts 10:00 Wild Kratts (SAT ONLY) 4:30 Arthur 10:30 Odd Squad (SAT ONLY) *Subject to change without notice. 1544 van ness avenue fresno, ca 93721 December 2016 Program Listings

8:00 Eero Saarinen: American Masters Explore Thursday, December 29 the life of Eero Saarinen, whose visionary buildings include 7:00pm Road Trip with Huell Howser national historic landmarks such as St. Louis’ iconic 8:00 Doctor Blake Mysteries The Ties of the Past Gateway Arch and the General Motors Technical Center in Dr. Blake must face that his mother’s relationship to the Michigan. world was more complicated than his younger self could 9:00 Frontline Exodus Refugees and migrants fleeing have supposed. war and persecution for Europe. 9:00 Death in Paradise Saint Marie’s governor, 11:00 Time Scanners Jerusalem Discover the Caroline Bamber is killed at her leaving party in the hidden keys to the construction of Jerusalem’s engineering house’s back garden. creations. 10:00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries King 12:00am Charlie Rose Memses’ Curse Phryne discovers Murdoch Foyle’s involvement in a bizarre reincarnation cult, inspired by Wednesday, December 28 Ancient Egypt. 7:00pm Valley’s Gold Asparagus Host Ryan 11:00 Unlocking Sherlock A behind-the-scenes look Jacobsen travels to California’s Delta region to find out into the world of Sherlock Holmes. about asparagus harvesting and packing. 12:00am Charlie Rose 7:30 California’s Golden Parks 8:00 Nature Cold Warriors: Wolves and Buffalo Friday, December 30 Learn how two animal species live together in what seems 7:00pm Washington Week like a forgotten corner of the world. 7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week 9:00 NOVA Building Pharaoh’s Chariot A team 8:00-12:00am The Best of ValleyPBS Go uncovers the advanced engineering behind an ancient online or call ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 for all “The Best Egyptian war machine. of ValleyPBS.” 10:00 Egypt’s Treasure Guardians Individuals 12:00am Charlie Rose determined to bring Egypt back from the brink and keep its heritage safe. Saturday, December 31 11:00 Time Scanners Egyptian Pyramids Scan the 5:00am – 12:30am The Best of ValleyPBS Go pyramids to learn how the necropolis evolved. online or call ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 for all “The Best 12:00am Charlie Rose of ValleyPBS.”