Saturday, December 20th TV listings for PBS (WTVP) Central Illonois, IL
Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas
The Wild Kratts are on a rescue mission when they find out their favorite creatures are disappearing all around the world.
Rosie's Rules Catch That Watermelon; Dino Cave
Rosie and Javi transport a watermelon to the park for the family picnic; Rosie builds a dino cave for Iggy.
Great Family Adventure Columbus, Georgia
Nick Troutman and Emily Jackson head to the 2024 Freestyle Kayaking World Championships in Columbus, Ga.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting Quilted Postcard Swap
Showcasing patchwork techniques in a small format; creating a postcard, incorporating scraps from the sewing room including fabric, thread, stabilizers and batting.
Quilting Arts Techniques Using Technology
Three-dimensional topographical landscapes using a digital cutter; augmented reality glasses.
Garden Smart A Christmas Spectacle With Over 2 Million Lights
A Christmas setting featuring more than two million lights.
U.S. growers discover how their grain products are used in Egypt and Morocco; American ranchers help a Moroccan farmer raise healthier cattle.
Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South
Horticulture expert Dr. Chris Cooper and other experts share their garden wisdom and answer e-mails and letters about lawn and gardens.
America's Test Kitchen The Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party
Shrimp cocktail; expensive gadgets that are worth the price; beef tenderloin with harissa rub and cilantro-mint relish.
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 American Woodshop River Display Table
Two live-edge corkscrew willow slabs are turned into display tables.
Woodsmith Shop Tools & Techniques
Learning about joinery hand planes, files and rasps; simple techniques for making mortises.
Home Diagnosis Where There's Smoke There's Fire
Exploring disaster science with fire of all kinds -- house fires, a smoke detector debacle, wildfire and "controlled" burns and a fiasco involving flame retardants mixed into too many products.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television New Christmas Cookies
Linzer bars with raspberry jam; chocolate-dipped tahini and browned butter cookies; Polish gingerbread cookies with honey and rye.
Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.
Steven Raichlen's Planet Barbecue Obsessed With Brisket
Texas brisket; Jewish pastrami; fusion ramen; Korean barbecue.
Pati's Mexican Table Swinging Spirits
The Kentucky Bar, rumored to be the birthplace of the margarita, in Ciudad Juarez; burritos at Burritos El Compa.
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.
MotorWeek 2025 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo New
The all-electric Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo; Acura ADX crossover.
Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas
British home cook Mary Berry prepares the ultimate Christmas feast with all the trimmings; chefs Angela Hartnett and Monica Galetti share favorite festive recipes; Mary and television host Rylan try to convert some children to Brussels sprouts.
The Lawrence Welk Show Christmas
Celebrating Christmas with "Jingle Bells," "Doll Dance," "Star Carol," "Frosty the Snowman" and "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus."
An unforeseen event in Poplar means that Nonnatus House suffers its biggest threat yet; Timothy returns home from university after falling ill; Sister Hilda and Sister Julienne expect more from Nancy and decide to show her what she is capable of.
Austin City Limits Jacob Collier; Nickel Creek
Six-time Grammy Award-winner Jacob Collier performs highlighs from his Djesse series; formative bluegrass act Nickel Creek presents songs from "Celebrants."
Rozanek Carnegie Hall; "Devil Said Roam," "China Blue," "Out of This World" and "Fireflies."
Behind the Wings Building the International Space Station
Exploring how the International Space Station was assembled in orbit, what it takes to live and work in microgravity and why the spacecraft continues to shape the future of human spaceflight.
Nature Santa's Wild Home
Animals such as reindeer, wolverines and brown bears survive in the tundra and forest of Lapland, the northernmost region of mainland Europe.
An unforeseen event in Poplar means that Nonnatus House suffers its biggest threat yet; Timothy returns home from university after falling ill; Sister Hilda and Sister Julienne expect more from Nancy and decide to show her what she is capable of.
Austin City Limits Jacob Collier; Nickel Creek
Six-time Grammy Award-winner Jacob Collier performs highlighs from his Djesse series; formative bluegrass act Nickel Creek presents songs from "Celebrants."
Host Lindsay Paris visits eight regional destinations from the coast of Maine to the Berkshires to explore Christmas traditions and events in New England.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover New
Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Making Music Empire Brass Quintet
The Empire Brass Quintet; the Neighbors decorate for the festival.
Arthur Portrait of the Artist as a Young Tibble; The Secret Guardians
The Tibble Twins decide to sell their art so they can buy the Krummy Kreepy Kastle; Arthur, Binky and Sue Ellen find a private woodland oasis.
Wild Kratts Mini Heroes & Mighty Mouths
The brothers get swept up in the planktonic lifestyle when they go on a mission to understand the foundation of life in the ocean.
Weather Hunters Corky's Weird Desert Mystery
The Hunters investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that move on their own in the desert.
Lyla in the Loop Lyla Gets a Grip; Rappin' Riddles
Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing; a riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors.
Carl the Collector Rhythm Blues; Giving Up the Ship
Lotta is frustrated learning a new dance, but realizes it is ok to experience music in her own way; Sheldon worries about telling Carl that he doesn't want to play pirates anymore.