Sunday, December 21st TV listings for PBS (WMED) Calais, ME
NOVA Polar Extremes
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.
People of the North Helgelandskysten: Archipelago Adventures
Sailing through Norway's Helgeland coast; gourmet meals in coastal settings; tasting local traditions through unique ingredients like seaweed butter and strong chocolate liqueur.
Rick Steves' Europe Assisi and Italian Country Charm
Farmhouse inn; making prosciutto and pecorino cheese; hiking down ancient wine cellars; the basilica in Assisi, Italy, the hometown of St. Francis.
Rick Steves' Europe Paris of the Parisians
The Eiffel Tower; cruising the Seine; visiting the market for fresh food and flowers; window-shopping in Paris; a nighttime ride through the city.
Woodsmith Shop Tools & Techniques
Learning about joinery hand planes, files and rasps; simple techniques for making mortises.
This Old House Asheville: Boulder Dash
Mauro helps Paula stain her front door; Jenn meets with the North Asheville landscaper who is using boulders to make a new retaining wall and steps; Kevin helps project manager Noah install an interior door.
Ask This Old House Seabees; Paint Galvanized Railing
Visiting a U.S. Navy Seabees base; different types of trailer hitches; repainting a galvanized stair railing.
The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: Our Hope for Years to Come
More than 450 students from St. Olaf College's choirs and orchestra present carols, choral works and new compositions to celebrate the Christmas season.
Come and See! A Concordia Christmas
Concordia University Irvine's fifth annual made-for-TV special includes vocal and instrumental performances of contemporary and classic holiday songs, and features original works by Concordia alumni and students to celebrate the holiday season.
Five short character sketches feature interesting Mainers doing their art or craft. Included is a famous Down East boatbuilder, a plein air artist, a puppet-maker, a marine antiques restorer, and the proprietor of a unique toy museum.
Weekends With Yankee The Enthusiasts
Amy Traverso and Mary Ann Esposito bake a Swiss chard tart; The Giving Fridge in Middlebury, Vt.; artist and designer Sara Fitz.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.
PBS News Weekend New
Analysis of national and international news, as well as in-depth reporting on topics ranging from education and politics to technology and finance.
Little Bird I Want My Mom
Esther returns to the prairies and continues her pursuit of uncovering her past; when tragedy strikes, Esther realizes that she needs her mother more than anything.
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Homecoming
Jimmy's Christening day is interrupted by a surprise visitor; Siegfried makes a promise he has trouble keeping; a furry friend helps Helen find common ground with James' mother.
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Uninvited Guests
Tristan settles into life back at Skeldale; Mrs. Hall sends the boys to Pumphrey Manor.
Happiness New
Charlie champions Gloria's vision, despite Adrian's resistance, which leads the ensemble to look to Charlie as the new director.
Happiness New
Rehearsals flourish under Charlie's direction; Mia shines; Gloria and Connor grow closer; Jacqui's jealousy stirs conflict.
Host Lindsay Paris visits eight regional destinations from the coast of Maine to the Berkshires to explore Christmas traditions and events in New England.
Charlie champions Gloria's vision, despite Adrian's resistance, which leads the ensemble to look to Charlie as the new director.
Rehearsals flourish under Charlie's direction; Mia shines; Gloria and Connor grow closer; Jacqui's jealousy stirs conflict.
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Homecoming
Jimmy's Christening day is interrupted by a surprise visitor; Siegfried makes a promise he has trouble keeping; a furry friend helps Helen find common ground with James' mother.
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Uninvited Guests
Tristan settles into life back at Skeldale; Mrs. Hall sends the boys to Pumphrey Manor.
Hope of the Season: Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir
The 360-member Tabernacle Choir and 150-member orchestra, combined with guest artists and narrators, share songs and stories of Christmas.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
We'll Meet Again Coming Out
A man searches for his childhood friend who encouraged him to come out; a man looks for a student who inspired him.
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Yoga in Practice Shining Brightly
The balance between staying actively engaged and extending upward and outward in Half Moon Pose.
Wild Kratts Polar Bears Don't Dance
While snowboarding across the Arctic tundra, the Kratt brothers discover a mother polar bear and her young cub who are enemies, but when Zach kidnaps their calf and cub they all come to the rescue.
Weather Hunters The Vansformer
Lily and her family discover a surprise and also embark on a weather hunting expedition.
Lyla in the Loop Carnival for Luke; Rap Report
Lyla, Everett and her sisters build makeshift carnival games for their brother, Luke, using household and recycled materials; Louisa seeks help to create a special beat for her school presentation.
Carl the Collector A Collection to Get Rid of; The Button Collection
Carl and his friends clean up the Fuzzytown Park; Carl accidentally breaks the birthday present Sheldon planned to give his mom.