Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire inside is warm and cozy. Snuggle up with your blankets on the couch next to the fireplace, and enjoy some holiday programming. Take a trip to Poplar in 1969 with the cast of “Call the Midwife” for the holiday special, and listen to the reimagined and gospel-, jazz- and R&B-infused 18th-century masterpiece in “Too Hot to Handel – The Gospel Messiah.” Then, visit with Mary Berry and her friends as she cooks up delicious food that will make everyone in the family hungry in “Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas.”
HOW TO WATCH
Members who contribute a tax-deductible gift of at least $5 per month, or an annual gift of $60 or more, are eligible for Arkansas PBS Passport – an extended, on-demand library of your favorite PBS shows, films and specials.
As a reminder, you can watch anywhere, anytime on myarkansaspbs.org, or by using the PBS app, available on your TV, phone or tablet.
Dramas
“Call the Midwife: Holiday Special” – 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.
“All Creatures Great and Small: The Night Before Christmas"
“All Creatures Great and Small: The Perfect Christmas”
“All Creatures Great and Small: Merry Bloody Christmas"
Music
“Too Hot to Handel – The Gospel Messiah" – Handel’s 18th-century masterpiece “The Messiah” is reimagined and infused with gospel, jazz and R&B. The result is an uplifting reinterpretation of this season favorite, captured at its European premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
“Joy: Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir” – 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.
“Season of Light: Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir"
“O Holy Night: Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir"
“20 Years of Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir”
“Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kelli O'Hara and Richard Thomas”
“Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kristin Chenoweth"
“American Masters - Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around”
“All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914”
“Celebrate & Sing! Glory to the Newborn King!"
“Christmas at Belmont 2021”
“Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas With Vanessa Williams”
“Great Performances Now Hear This – Copland: Dean of American Music (Hanukkah)”
“Home for Christmas With Sheléa”
“The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”
“Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Ghosts of Christmas Eve”
Cooking, Crafts and History
“Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas” – Mary Berry shares her ultimate Christmas feast with all the trimmings. Friends and Chefs Angela Hartnett and Monica Galetti join her to share favorite festive recipes from their heritage, and Mary and TV host Rylan Clark try to convert some kids to Brussels sprouts.
“Craft in America: Holiday”
“From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians”
"Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas”
GIVE THE GIFT OF GREAT PROGRAMMING:
Arkansas PBS Passport makes an excellent gift – for you or someone on your list! Learn more, and give the gift of great programming at myarpbs.org/passport.
HOW TO WATCH
Members who contribute a tax-deductible gift of at least $5 per month, or an annual gift of $60 or more, are eligible for Arkansas PBS Passport – an extended, on-demand library of your favorite PBS shows, films and specials.
As a reminder, you can watch anywhere, anytime on myarkansaspbs.org, or by using the PBS app, available on your TV, phone or tablet.