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24 Mon25 Tue26 Wed27 Thu28 Fri29 Sat30 Sun31Mon244WorldCreate244WorldCreate244WorldCreate244WorldCreate244WorldCreate244WorldCreate244WorldCreate244WorldCreate8pm 8:30 9pm 9:30 10pm 10:30The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2012 Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas at Luther: Tidings of Comfort and JoyAshes to Ashes Hustle MI-5(7pm) Asian and Abrahamic Religions: A Divine Encounter in America Three Faiths, One God: Judaism, Christianity, Islam PBS NewsHourLidia’s Italy in America Cook’s Country Clodagh’s Irish Food Trails Pati’s Mexican Table This Old House Rick Steves’ EuropeBreakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets Downton Abbey Revisited Downton Abbey Revisited Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle ChoirAntiques Roadshow Greatest Gifts Masterpiece Classic Downton Abbey, Season 2 (Pt. 6)Nature Echo: An Elephant to Remember Nature Christmas in Yellowstone PBS NewsHourMore Fast Food My Way America’s Test Kitchen Cuisine Culture Pati’s Mexican Table Woodwright’s Shop Rick Steves’ EuropeNature Wild Balkans Nova Building the Great Cathedrals Nova Quest for Solomon’s MinesLark Rise to Candleford Doc Martin Waking the DeadIndependent Lens These Amazing Shadows Frontline PBS NewsHourLidia’s Italy in America Cook’s Country Clodagh’s Irish Food Trails Pati’s Mexican Table Ask This Old House Rick Steves’ EuropeRick Steves’ European Christmas Three Faiths, One God: Judaism, Christianity, Islam Three Faiths, One God: Judaism, Christianity, IslamNova Building the Great Cathedrals Frontline Globe Trekker ‘Round the World: Beijing to SydneyNova Quest for Solomon’s Mines Secrets of the Dead Michelangelo Revealed PBS NewsHourMore Fast Food My Way America’s Test Kitchen Cuisine Culture Pati’s Mexican Table Woodwright’s Shop Rick Steves’ EuropeWashington Week McLaughlin Group American Masters Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance Downton Abbey RevisitedThis Old House Hour Market Warriors Antiquing in New Milford, CT Moyers & Company NEW TIME SLOTPioneers in Aviation: The Race to the Moon The War Years Pioneers in Aviation: The Race to the Moon Race to the Moon PBS NewsHourLidia’s Italy in America Cook’s Country Clodagh’s Irish Food Trails Pati’s Mexican Table This Old House Rick Steves’ Europe(11am) Member Favorites(7pm) Soldier in the Rain (8:40) A Walk in the Clouds Member FavoritesWashington Week McLaughlin Group Need to Know Inside Washington American Masters Joffrey: Mavericks of American DanceChristina Cooks New Scandinavian Cooking Katie Brown Workshop Ciao Italia Christina Cooks Katie Brown Workshop(7:30) Call the Midwife Holiday Special Masterpiece Classic Downton Abbey, Season 2 (Pt. 7)(11am) Member FavoritesAmerica Reframed America Dreams Deferred Salud Sin Barreras Global Voices AcrobatMore Fast Food My Way America’s Test Kitchen Cuisine Culture Pati’s Mexican Table Ask This Old House Rick Steves’ EuropeLive from Lincoln Center New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve Independent Lens Men Who SwimAshes to Ashes Hustle MI-5The Spartans The Spartans PBS NewsHourLidia’s Italy in America Cook’s Country Clodagh’s Irish Food Trails Pati’s Mexican Table This Old House Rick Steves’ EuropeGet up-to-date listings, video previews, exclusive interviews and more with the freeExplore! WGBH Member Guide app. Go to wgbh.org/Explore to view the guideon your laptop or desktop, or to download it on your iPad.Find repeats of prime-time broadcasts on page 20.

8pm 2 Goodbye, Mr. Speakersee A Tip of the Hat,this page9pm 2 Member Favorites (*)11pm 2 Charlie Rose44 PBS NewsHourFriday 76pm 2 PBS NewsHour44 Member Favorites (*)7pm 2 Greater Boston7:30 2 Basic Black8pm 2 Washington Week8:30 2 McLaughlin Group9pm 2 Member Favorites (*)10pm 44 Moyers & CompanyNEW TIME SLOT11pm 2 Need to Know44 PBS NewsHour11:30 2 Charlie RoseSaturday 811am 2 Member Favorites (*)44 Member Favorites (*)Sunday 96am7am44 Antiques Roadshow44 Religion & EthicsNewsWeekly7:30 44 To the Contrary withBonnie Erbe8am 44 Moneytrack (d)8:30 44 Consuelo MackWealthTrack9am 44 Need to Know9:30 44 Greater Boston10am 44 Inside Washington10:30 44 McLaughlin Group11am 2 Member Favorites (*)44 Member Favorites (*)9pm 2 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey, season 2(Pt. 2) downton is turned into a convalescenthome with thomas in charge.meanwhile, Lavinia and sir richard’ssecret comes out, Anna tracks downBates and Branson seizes his chance tostrike a blow for ireland.10pm 2 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey, season 2(Pt. 3) isobel and Cora lock horns overcontrol of downton’s medical role.mrs. Bird starts a soup kitchen. Andmatthew and William embark on aperilous patrol behind German lines.11pm 2 Member Favorites (*)6pmMonday 102 PBS NewsHour44 Member Favorites (*)7pm 2 Greater Boston7:30 2 Member Favorites (*)11pm 2 Charlie Rose44 PBS NewsHourTuesday 116pm 2 PBS NewsHour44 Member Favorites (*)7pm 2 Greater Boston7:30 2 Member Favorites (*)9pm10pm11pm6pm44 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey, season 2(Pt. 2) (See 12/9 at 9pm)44 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey, season 2(Pt. 3) (See 12/9 at 10pm)2 Charlie Rose44 PBS NewsHourWednesday 122 PBS NewsHour44 Member Favorites (*)A Tip of the HatWe’re tipping our hats to Thomas Phillip “Tip”O’Neill Jr. with an original WGBH productionthat we’ve released from our archives to celebratewhat would have been the venerable politician’s100th birthday this month. First broadcast onO’neill’s impending retirement in 1987, Goodbye,Mr. Speaker profiles O’neill’s life and times through a mixture of interviewsand scenes from his daily political routine. O’neill championed thecauses of Commonwealth for more than 50 years, including 10 years asspeaker of the Us House of representatives. introduced by WGBH’s emilyrooney, the film includes an interview with O’neill in which he reflectson his long career as it comes to a close.Goodbye, Mr. SpeakerThu, 12/6 at 8pm on WGBH 2AdvertisementSpecial Offer $10 off tickets with WGBH MemberCard!Valid with current WGBH MemberCard (shown at box office). Two tickets per card, per production.A HilariousComedy ofMistranslationand MannersCh’ing•lishby David Henry HwangDirected by Larry CoenNovember 30 –December 23617.585.5678 ■ lyricstage.com140 Clarendon Street, Copley Square, BostonGroup, senior, student, and parking discounts available.Beatles’ MagicProduced at the peak of Beatlemania in 1967, Magical Mystery Tour isthe least known of the various films starring the Beatles. it was nevertheatrically released or nationally broadcast on Us television, receivingonly sporadic tv syndication inthe 1980s. this documentarychronicles the behind-the-scenesstory of the making of the filmand provides context for “thesummer of love” era that set thescene for its production. thisgreatest Beatles story never toldis packed with never-beforeseenfootage and features contributionsfrom Paul mcCartney, ringo starr, martin scorsese, PeterFonda and terry Gilliam, among others. Following the documentary,view the fully restored film that showcases six classic tracks including“i Am the Walrus,” “the Fool on the Hill” and “Your mother shouldKnow” and features John, Paul, George and ringo as themselves.Great Performance/Magical Mystery Tour RevisitedFri, 12/14 at 9pm on WGBH 2Great Performance/The Beatles’ Magical Mystery TourFri, 12/14 at 10pm on WGBH 2Find your favorite British dramas on WGBH 44 11

7:30 2 Rick Steves’ EuropeDubrovnik and BalkanSide Trips44 America’s Test KitchenHoliday Ham and Biscuits8pm 2 Antiques RoadshowGreatest Gifts A LouisComfort tiffany gift necklace from ahusband, a Fender bass guitar as abirthday present: these memorablegifts turned out to be valuable andnotable items. this special episode isfilled with appraisals featuring itemsthat guests received as presents. it willleave you writing your own holidaywish list!44 Member Favorites (*)9pm 2 Market WarriorsAntiquing in New Milford,CT the pickers travel to new milford,Connecticut, home to the elephanttrunk Country Flea market, a weeklysale that starts at the crack of dawn.there, the pickers are challenged tofind something metal.10pm 2 Independent Lens LivesWorth Living Fred Fay’s lifeproves that one man can change theworld, even though he has to lie flaton his back just to stay alive. FollowFay’s struggle to survive after a spinalcord injury and meet the small groupof dedicated activists who formed thedisability rights movement to drivethe nation toward equal rights. (d)11pm 2 Charlie Rose44 PBS NewsHourTuesday 186pm 2 PBS NewsHour44 History Detectives7pm 2 Greater Boston44 Antiques Roadshow UKRochdale7:30 2 Rick Steves’ EuropeThe Best of Slovenia44 America’s Test KitchenHoliday Beef TenderloinDinner8pm 2 First Freedom: TheFight for ReligiousLiberty see First Freedom, page 12(d)44 Antiques RoadshowGreatest Gifts9pm 44 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey, season 2(Pt. 4) (See 12/16 at 9pm)9:30 2 Iranian Americanssee Iranians in America,page 1210pm 44 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey, season 2(Pt. 5) (See 12/16 at 10pm)10:30 2 Frontline11pm 44 PBS NewsHour11:30 2 Charlie RoseWednesday 196pm 2 PBS NewsHour44 History Detectives7pm 2 Greater Boston44 Antiques Roadshow UKChelsea7:30 2 Rick Steves’ EuropeGranada, Cordoba andSpain’s Costa Del Sol Find the passionin Andalucian culture in its the smoothsherry and prancing stallions.44 America’s Test KitchenSummertime Supper8pm 2 Nature Christmas inYellowstone Journey in thefootsteps of the men who firstexplored the park, and travel with amodern-day counterpart on his ownjourney of discovery. From the uniquecrystals of individual snowflakes to thegrand sweep of Yellowstone’s Haydenvalley, this is a Christmas like no other.44 Lark Rise toCandleford9pm 2 Nova Riddles of the Sphinxsearching for clues aboutthe Great sphinx,Nova’s expertteam of archeologistscarries outeye-openingexperiments thatreveal the techniques and incrediblelabor invested in the carving of thisgigantic sculpture. the team alsounearths new discoveries about thepeople who built the sphinx and whythey created such a haunting and stu-pendous image.(d)44 Doc Martin10pm2 Nova Building Pharaoh’sShip A magnificent tradingvessel embarks on a royal expeditionto a mysterious, treasure-laden landcalled Punt. is this journey, intricatelydepicted on the wall of one of egypt’smost impressive temples, meremyth—or was it real? Nova follow ateam of archeologists and boat buildersas they reconstruct the ship shownon the mysterious carving and thenlaunch it in to the red sea. (d)44 Waking the Dead11pm6pm7pm2 Charlie Rose44 PBS NewsHourThursday 202 PBS NewsHour44 History Detectives2 Greater Boston44 Antiques Roadshow UKVentnorJoin us forNewport: The Glamourof OrnamentLoan exhibition celebratingThe PreservationSociety ofNewport Countyat the 59th AnnualWinter Antiques ShowJanuary 25 - February 3, 2013Park Avenue ArmoryNew York CityFeaturing more than 50 of themost significant objects in thePreservation Society’s collections.Loan exhibition sponsored byChubb Personal Insurance.Additional support for The PreservationSociety of Newport Counrtyprovided by Northern Trustand Lila Delman Real Estate.www.NewportMansions.orgAdvertisementFind your favorite British dramas on WGBH 44 13

7:30 2 Rick Steves’ EuropeAndalucia, Gibraltar andTangier44 America’s Test KitchenBistro-Style Steak andPotatoes8pm 2 Lidia CelebratesAmerica Holiday Tables &Traditions (See 12/15 at 3pm) (d)44 Nova Riddles of the Sphinx(See 12/19 at 9pm) (d)9pm 2 Live from Lincoln CenterRichard Tucker Opera GalaThe Richard Tucker Music Foundationfeatures its 2012 award winner joinedby world-renowned opera luminariesand members of the MetropolitanOpera and the New York ChoralSociety. World-class performances willbe supplemented with backstageinterviews and profiles of this year’swinner and beloved opera singerTucker, for whom the award is named.44 Frontline10pm 44 Globe Trekker ‘Round theWorld: Istanbul to Beijing(d)11pm 2 Charlie Rose44 PBS NewsHourFriday 216pm 2 PBS NewsHour44 History Detectives7pm 2 Greater Boston44 Antiques Roadshow UKCompilation 27:30 2 Basic Black44 Neighborhood Kitchens8pm 2 Washington Week44 This Old House Hour8:30 2 McLaughlin Group9pm 2 Christmas with theMormon TabernacleChoir FeaturingJane Seymourand NathanGunn Emmy andgolden GlobewinningactressJane Seymour and Grammy Awardwinningbaritone Nathan Gunn jointhe renowned Mormon TabernacleChoir and Orchestra at Temple Squarein a magnificent Christmas specialfeaturing some of the season’s bestlovedsongs.44 Market WarriorsAntiquing in Pasadena, CAThe pickers, joined by guest picker BobCirillo, head west to the world-famousRose Bowl in Pasadena, California, forthe monthly flea market. They arechallenged to find Native Americanwares that will be auctioned at BakerAuction in Denver, Colorado.10pm 2 Christmas at BelmontAn annual BelmontUniversity tradition celebrating theholiday season and the musical diversityand rich talent of the university’sschool of music. The concert features acollage of familiar carols, classicalmasterworks, world music and lightheartedseasonal favorites.44 Moyers & CompanyNEW TIME SLOT11pm 2 Need to Know44 PBS NewsHour11:30 2 Charlie RosePain into BeautyArtist Winfred Rembert is known for indelible images of toiling inthe cotton fields, singing in church, dancing in juke joints or workingon a chain gang. His autobiographical paintings depicting the day-todayexistence of African Americans in thesegregated South are especially powerfulbecause of his own experiences withracial injustice as recently as the 1960sand ’70s. In this documentary, Rembertrelives his turbulent life and, in a seriesof intimate reminiscences, shows us howeven the most painful memories can betransformed into something meaningfuland beautiful.All Me: The Life and Times of Winfred RembertSun, 12/23 at 8pm on WGBH WorldVisit worldcompass.org for a complete listing of programs.See page 1 for ways to tune in WGBH World.Saturday 2211am 2 Member Favorites (*)44 Member Favorites (*)12pm 2 The French ChefRoast Duck (*)12:30 2 The French Chef1pmGateau in a Cage (*)2 The French ChefQuiche Lorraine (*)1:30 2 The French ChefTo Make a Buche De Noel(Christmas Dessert) (*)2pm 2 The French ChefTo Roast a Turkey (*)2:30 2 The French ChefMousse Au Chocolat (*)3pm 2 The French ChefFrench Bread (*)3:30 2 The French ChefHollandaise Family (*)4pm 2 Member Favorites (*)7pm44 Dark Victory An heiress(Bette Davis) with onlymonths to live embarks on a socialwhirl, then marries her doctor (GeorgeBrent).8pm2 Keeping UpAppearances ChristmasSpecial 19918:30 2 Keeping UpAppearances ChristmasSpecial 19938:50 44 No Time for SergeantsA naive and stubbornGeorgia rube (Andy Griffith) joins thepeacetime Air Force and talks back tohis sergeant (Myron McCormick).9:30 2 Keeping UpAppearances ChristmasSpecial 199410:30 2 Keeping UpAppearances ChristmasSpecial 199511pm 2 Member Favorites (*)44 Member Favorites (*)Sunday 236am 44 Antiques RoadshowGreatest Gifts (See 12/17 at8pm)7am 44 Religion & EthicsNewsWeekly7:30 44 To the Contrary withBonnie Erbe8am 44 Moneytrack (d)8:30 44 Consuelo MackWealthTrack9am 44 Need to Know9:30 44 Greater Boston10am 44 Inside WashingtonAdvertisement14 Full schedules: wgbh.org | Get more from the free digital edition of Explore! at wgbh.org/Explore

7:30 2 Rick Steves’ EuropeStockholm From ponderinggilded royal staterooms to samplinggourmet reindeer and sipping vodka inan ice bar, experience stockholm’scultural highlights. then sail the archipelagofor the prettiest island-hoppingin northern europe.44 America’s Test KitchenRise and Shine Breakfast8pm 2 Nature Wild Balkansthick forests, vast wetlands,deepchasms: this wild,inaccessible placebelongs more tomyth than reality.the landscapelooks as if it was taken straight formtolkien’s Lord of the Rings. But herethere are neither orcs nor elves; rather,discover wild animals that have all butvanished from the rest of europe. (d)44 Lark Rise toCandleford9pm 2 Nova Building theGreat Cathedrals Carvedfrom 100 million pounds of stone,soaring effortlessly atop a spider webof masonry, Gothic cathedrals aremarvels of human achievement andartistry. But how did medieval buildersreach such spectacular heights? Nova’steams perform hands-on experimentsto investigate and reveal the architecturalsecrets that the cathedral buildersused to erect their soaring, glass-filledwalls. (d)44 Doc Martin10pm2 Nova Quest for Solomon’sMines to date, the evidencethat’s been claimed to support the existenceof solomon and other early kingdomsin the Bible has been highly controversial.two Nova and NationalGeographic expeditions exposed newclues buried in Jordan’s desert: theancient remnants of a mass industrialscalecopper mine and a 3,000-year-oldmessage from the past with the wordsslave, king and judge. (d)44 Waking the Dead11pm 2 Charlie Rose44 PBS NewsHourThursday 276pm 2 PBS NewsHour44 History Detectives7pm 2 Greater Boston44 Antiques Roadshow UKSydney7:30 2 Rick Steves’ EuropeHelsinki and Tallinn: BalticSisters start in Helsinki with itsneoclassical old town, modern flair fordesign and steamy saunas. then it’sjust a two-hour boat ride to tallinnwith its medieval charms and newfoundprosperity.44 America’s Test KitchenChocolate Torte8pm 2 Rick Steves’ EuropeanChristmas (See 12/23 at11am)44 Nova Building the GreatCathedrals (See 12/26 at9pm) (d)9pm 2 Three Faiths, One God:Judaism, Christianity,Islam to illustrate how many in theAbrahamic faith communities are dealingwith historical conflicts, this filmexamines the religious beliefs and practicesshared by Jews, Christians andmuslims, and charts their dedication tofacilitating understanding and respect.44 Frontline10pm 2 Three Faiths, One God:Judaism, Christianity,Islam (See 9pm)44 Globe Trekker ‘Round theWorld: Beijing to Sydney (d)11pm 2 Charlie Rose44 PBS NewsHourFriday 286pm 2 PBS NewsHour44 History Detectives7pm 2 Greater Boston44 Antiques Roadshow UKNorwich 17:30 2 Rick Steves’ EuropeGalicia and the Camino DeSantiago Follow the trail pilgrims havetrod for centuries, from the French borderto santiago de Compostela in thenorthwest corner of spain. Along theway, stop off in Pamplona to run withthe bulls and dive into the uniqueCeltic culture of Galicia.44 Neighborhood Kitchens8pm 2 Washington Week44 This Old House Hour8:30 2 McLaughlin Group (*)9pm 2 American MastersJoffrey: Mavericks ofAmerican Dancediscover the storyof the first quintessentiallyAmerican dancecompany. tracingthe struggles and triumphs of theCompany from 1956 to the present,the film features interviews with formerand current Joffrey dancers; theWhat will your legacy be?Bequests large and small ensureWGBH’s ability to createprograms of lasting value thatmillions of American familiescount on every day.A bequest can be made by simply namingWGBH as a beneficiary of your will or otherestate plan.It’s easy to do. Let’s talk!Call Ericka Webb at 800.220.7122.wgbh.org/giftplanningGift Planning and EndowmentFind your favorite British dramas on WGBH 44 17

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5am on 2, sun (12/23) 4am on 44;1pm on 2, mon (12/24) 9pm on 2, tue(12/25) 1am, 2pm on 44; 4am, 10pm on 2Dark Victory sat (12/22) 7pm on 44Great Performances Magical MysteryTour Revisited Fri (12/14) 9pm on 2, sat(12/15) 2am on 44; 5am on 2, sun(12/16) 4am on 44, thu (12/20) 1:30pmon 44 • The Beatles’ Magical MysteryTour Fri (12/14) 10pm on 2, sat (12/15)3am on 44, sun (12/16) 5am on 44, thu(12/20) 2:30pm on 44Live from Lincoln Center New YorkPhilharmonic New Year’s Eve mon(12/31) 8pm on 2 • Richard TuckerOpera Gala Fri (12/14) 2am on 44, mon(12/17) 3am on 44, thu (12/20) 9pm on2, Fri (12/21) 1:30pm on 44No Time for Sergeants sat (12/22)8:50pm on 44Paris the Luminous Years sat (12/8)2am on 44Soldier in the Rain sat (12/29) 7pmon 44A Walk in the Clouds sat (12/29)8:40pm on 44Best of BritainAshes to Ashes mon (12/24) 8pmon 44, tue (12/25) 1am on 2, mon (12/31)8pm on 44Call the Midwife Holiday Special sun(12/30) 7:30pm on 2Doc Martin every Wed 9pm on 44,thu 2am on 2Downton Abbey Revisited sun (12/2)7:30pm, 11pm on 2, tue (12/4) 7:30pm on44, sat (12/15) 6:30pm on 2, tue (12/25)9pm, 9:30pm on 2, Wed (12/26) 2am,2:30am, 2:30pm on 44; 5am, 5:30am on 2,Fri (12/28) 10:30pm on 2, sat (12/29)3:30am on 44, sun (12/30) 4am, 4:30amon 44, mon (12/31) 4:30am on 44Hustle mon (12/24) 9pm on 44, tue(12/25) 2am on 2, mon (12/31) 9pm on 44Keeping Up Appearances sat (12/22)8pm, 8:30pm 9:30pm on 2, 10:30pm on 2Lark Rise to Candleford every Wed8pm on 44, thu 1am on 2Masterpiece Classic Downton Abbey,Season 1 (Pt. 1) sun (12/2) 1:30pm on 2,mon (12/3) 6pm on 44, tue (12/4) 1am on2 • Downton Abbey, Season 1 (Pt. 2) sun(12/2) 3pm on 2, mon (12/3) 7:30pm on44, tue (12/4) 2:30am on 2 • DowntonAbbey, Season 1 (Pt. 3) sun (12/2) 4:30pmon 2, mon (12/3) 9pm on 44 • DowntonAbbey, Season 1 (Pt. 4) sun (12/2) 6pm on2, mon (12/3) 10:30pm on 44 • DowntonAbbey, Season 2 (Pt. 1) sun (12/2) 9pm on2, mon (12/3) 1am, 1:30pm on 44; 4am on2, tue (12/4) 3am on 44; 9pm on 44 •Downton Abbey, Season 2 (Pt. 2) sun(12/9) 9pm on 2, mon (12/10) 1am,1:30pm on 44; 4am on 2, tue (12/11) 4amon 44; 9pm on 44 • Downton Abbey,Season 2 (Pt. 3) sun (12/9) 10pm on 2,mon (12/10) 2am, 2:30pm on 44; 5am on2, tue (12/11) 5am, 10pm on 44 •Downton Abbey, Season 2 (Pt. 4) sun(12/16) 9pm on 2, mon (12/17) 1am,1:30pm on 44; 4am on 2, tue (12/18) 4am.9pm on 44 • Downton Abbey, Season 2(Pt. 5) sun (12/16) 10pm on 2, mon(12/17) 2am, 2:30pm on 44; 5am on 2, tue(12/18) 5am, 10pm on 44 • DowntonAbbey, Season 2 (Pt. 6) sun (12/23) 9pm,11pm on 2, mon (12/24) 1am, 1:30pm on44;•4am on 2, tue (12/25) 4am, 9pm on 44Downton Abbey, Season 2 (Pt. 7) sun(12/30) 9pm, 11pm on 2, mon (12/31)1am, 1:30pm on 44; 4am on 2MI-5 mon (12/24) 10pm on 44, tue(12/25) 3am on 2, mon (12/31) 10pmon 44Vicar of Dibley sat (12/15) 8pm, 9pm on2, sun (12/16) 5am on 2Waking the Dead every Wed 10pmon 44, thu 3am on 2Food & WineAmerica’s Test Kitchen sat (12/15)1:30, 2pm on 2, mon (12/17) 7:30pm on44, tue (12/18) 2:30am, 3am on 2;7:30pm on 44, Wed (12/19) 7:30pm on44, thu (12/20) 7:30pm on 44, mon(12/24) 7:30pm on 44, tue (12/25)7:30pm on 44, Wed (12/26) 7:30pm on44, thu (12/27) 7:30pm on 44, mon(12/31) 7:30pm on 44Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of theOmelets tue (12/25) 8pm on 2, Wed(12/26) 1am, 1:30pm on 44 on 44; 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Radio SpotlightAdvertisementHosts’ Holiday Picks for 2012Looking for a good book? A festive holiday event? Ever wonder what a“Poinsettia” tastes like? We’ve asked a cross-section of WGBH radio personalitiesto make some holiday recommendations.Brian O’Donovan, A Celtic SojournLullabies for Love, CD, Compass Records, 2011This has become one of our favorite giftsfor any time of the year, but it’s absolutelyperfect for the holidays. It’s a superb collectionof lullabies from around the Celticworld. Though I produced it myself, theconcept was born out of my wife Lindsay’stime at Many Hopes in Kenya in 2010. It’s ahome for abandoned and orphaned girls, dedicatedto changing Kenya through the education of women. The inspirationcame from a tune Lindsay wrote on her return. We recorded that, and thenshe came up with the idea of asking our musician friends to donate a lullabyeach. They did so with immediate generosity and this compilation was born.Proceeds go directly to the home.Kara Miller, Innovation HubDon’t Shoot: One Man, A StreetFellowship, and the End of Violence inInner-City America, by David KennedyBook, Bloomsbury USA, 2011The Storytelling Animal:How Stories Make Us Human,by Jonathan GottschallBook, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012I’m recommending two books whose authors I interviewed this year. Don’tShoot: One Man, A Street Fellowship, and the End of Violence in Inner-CityAmerica by David Kennedy is captivating, terrifying and enlightening. You’llnever look at crime the same way again. The other book is The StorytellingAnimal: How Stories Make Us Human by Jonathan Gottschall. It examines thebiological imperative to tell and consume stories—and Gottschall proves acaptivating storyteller himself.Eric Jackson, Eric in the EveningThe Jazz Standards: A Guide to theJazz Repertoire, by Ted GioiaBook, Oxford University Press USA, 2012Prolific author Ted Gioia looks at 250different songs, examining the individualsongs both historically andmusically, and commenting on multipleversions. Easy reading—even a jazz newbieshould be able to understand and enjoy it.Mindy Todd, The PointFestival of Trees Event,The Whaling Museum, NantucketAlways a lot of fun to see how creative everyoneis with their tree. Our theme for our treethis year is “Do you hear what I hear?” Fromthe Nantucket Historical Association’s website:“The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festivewinter wonderland. This island tradition featuresaround 80 brilliantly decorated trees designed by community members, localmerchants, nonprofit organizations, artists, artisans and schoolchildren.”Highfield Hall Holiday Ball Event, Highfield Hall, FalmouthFun to get dressed up and enjoy some yummy food, dancing, holidaycaroling and a silent auction in the renovated mansion built by thefamily of James Madison Beebe in 1878.But my favorite activity happens after Christmas: a second Christmasof sorts on New Year’s Eve. My brother’s family comes to visit fromConnecticut and we invite other family and friends over and have a granddinner followed by a Yankee swap (this year’s theme: “as seen on TV”)and charades.Laura Carlo, Classical Music with Laura CarloEverything You Always Wanted to Know About Classical MusicBut Were Too Afraid to Ask, by Gareth MaloneBook, Elliott & Thompson Ltd., 2012Gareth Malone has written an interesting book to share with someone justbeginning to explore classical music. He speaks to the everyman.There also were some great local CDs released thisyear: Boston Baroque’s The Creation byHaydn (on Linn Records); HarryChristophers and The Sixteen’sPalestrina, Vol. 1 issued by Coro(which technically came out last yearbut was just delivered to the station);Keith Lockhart and the BBCConcert Orchestra’s George W.Chadwick on the Dutton label; andfinally, the Musicians of the Old Post Roadhave just issued a new CD, Roman Handel, on theCentaur label.We do Christmas “big” in our family. My husband and I take our son and afriend of his choosing to the following every year: The Holiday Lightsexhibit/amusement park down at Edaville Railroad in Carver, MA; a (Boston)Holiday Pops Kids Matinee; the Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker; and wealternate year-to-year between Christmas Revels and Messiah. We also tryto take part in something fun like a gingerbread house decorating event.And finally, we always participate as a family in a charitable fundraiser.22 Schedules, program info, playlists: wgbh.org/listen

Callie Crossley, Boston Public RadioAt holiday time, I find myself returning tomy own kind of seasonal tapestry—amix of old family traditions mergedwith those of my friends and some Icreated for myself.My tools: Quincy Jones’s Handel’sMessiah: Soulful Celebration(Warner/Reprise, 1992), and theMormon Tabernacle Choir singingChristmas songs. Also, eggs, sugar, coconutrum: basic ingredients (there’s more but I’m not telling) for a batch ofCoquito, a traditional Puerto Rican rum punch similar to eggnog. Because itpacks a punch, I’ll be taking dainty sips at home.Of course I’ll be in my traditional holiday dress—flannel pj’s—fromL.L. Bean or the just-discovered Nick and Nora line. And for me, nothing saysChristmas like my fluffy slippers stitched with pictures of Mr. and Mrs. BlackSanta Claus.Dressed appropriately, I’ll be curling up for several days of watchingDownton Abbey. I’m woefully behind and have not allowed anybody totell me the Season 2 details.I’m doing Christmas Day dinner for friends and loved ones. On the table willbe one important staple for this Southern woman—my mom’s cornbreaddressing (that’s stuffing to you people above the Mason-Dixon line). It’s sogood it’s made grown men cry with delight. My special guests will enjoy mydécor—a house decorated with my vast (and I do mean vast) collection ofblack angels, black Santas, and yes, black nutcrackers. It’s completely overthe top and I love it!And since it’s the season for adult beverages, I’m happy to share the recipe(see below) for one of my favorite holiday drinks, the Poinsettia (yes,named after the plant). Drinks that feature champagne and sparkling wineare especially festive. I like a tasty drink that looks like the holiday, and thePoinsettia is perfect.So a tip of the glass to all Boston Public Radio listeners—happy holidays!Poinsettia Recipe3 ounces cranberry juice1/2 ounce Cointreau4 ounces Brut champagne or sparkling wine1 ounce orange juice*Lime twist or fresh cranberries as a garnishMix ingredients and enjoy!*I’ve also seen versions of this drink made with pomegranate juice.Ben Roe, Classical Services Managing DirectorLetters from Father Christmas, by J.R.R. TolkienBook, Mariner Books, 2004 (revised edition)I may be a music guy, but my go-to gift for the holidays is a slender littlebook by J.R.R. Tolkien. Yes, that Tolkien—the Lord of the Rings author whowas a master of creating full-blown exotic worlds, replete with dragons,elves, goddesses and enough evil characters to filla thousand nightmares. But this utterlydelightful collection displays Tolkien’s storytellingcraft in a far more personal andintimate light: a collection of dispatchesTolkien wrote in the guise of FatherChristmas fretting about doings at theNorth Pole. He actually mailed the stories tothe young members of his family. They tellcharming, vivid tales of life at the North Pole,including the adventures of the somewhat clumsy North Polar bear (he fallsthrough the roof and straight into the dining room of Father Christmas’shouse), reindeer on the loose, and this being Tolkien, the inevitable goblinsmaking trouble for everyone. It’s a gift that anyone young or old will treasure.Here’s a hint: read it aloud to a young one while your dial is tuned tothe holiday sounds of 99.5 Classical New England!Brian McCreath, The Bach Hour with Brian McCreathBach: Cantatas for Christmas, CD,Soli Deo Gloria Records, 2012Each year, as Handel’s Messiah rings outthrough concert halls, explore some ofthe lesser-known seasonal music byHandel’s contemporary, J.S. Bach. JohnEliot Gardiner’s traversal of Bach’s cantatasis a landmark for incredible music,and this six-CD collection will bring youunparalleled brightness and joy.Lisa Mullins, The WorldAncient Grains for Modern Meals: Mediterranean Whole GrainRecipes for Barley, Farro, Kamut, Polenta, Wheat Berries & More,by Maria SpeckBook, Ten Speed Press, 2011Mongrel, CD, ONC-Producoes Culturais, 2010In the past few months, I’ve traveled toMorocco and Portugal, two countries withancient food traditions perfect for themodern palate—including mine! Tastefor yourself with Ancient Grains forModern Meals. Warm oat berries with walnutsand gorgonzola is a mighty fine start.When I was in Lisbon this summer, I discovered themusic of jazz pianist/composer Mário Laginha. In his trio’s latest CD,Mongrel, Mário brings Chopin a bit closer to his own musical universe.AdvertisementSchedules, program info, playlists: wgbh.org/listen 23

89.7 WGBH, Boston Public RadioYear in ReviewBy Phil Redo, Managing Director89.7 WGBH, Boston Public RadioIt’s hard to believe another year is drawing to a close—a busy and exciting one. In reviewing everything thathas happened at WGBH Radio over the past 12 months,perhaps most important is the increased support wehave received from you. I want to take this opportunityto say thank you for helping us grow our re-energized local efforts and forsharing your thoughts, suggestions and criticisms. It all contributes to WGBHbecoming stronger, healthier and better able to meet your high standardsand expectations for coverage of events and stories that are happening herein New England and throughout the world.In 2012, Boston Public Radio introduced several new initiatives includingour week-long WGBH Focus series. The first involved coverage of the landmarkSupreme Court hearings on health care. Others offered an in-depth examinationof the MBTA, the State Integrity Investigation project and, of course, ourrecent election coverage that included our 30 Issues in 30 Days series and theairing of every major local and national debate.Over this past year we expanded our news-gathering resources and ourpartnerships with the national programs heard on 89.7: The World (producedhere in our Brighton studios), Marketplace and The Takeaway, (for whichWGBH now contributes 30 hours of Boston-based producer support).The Takeaway now regularly integrates contributions from WGBH reportersand hosts including Phillip Martin, Callie Crossley and Kara Miller.This also was the yearto say thanks to WGBH’sarchitects and to our WGBHPhysical Plant colleagues.After much planning,WGBH’s local radio, televisionand digital news cametogether in a brand-newmerged newsroom thatnow houses all of our local content-gathering resources. Each of our mediaplatforms has been working with one another for quite some time, but untilthis past September, we were located in separate physical spaces. Today, wesit side-by-side on the second floor of One Guest Street, radio reportersbeside TV producers and our digital editorial team next to our radio and TVhosts. Our combined efforts are now better focused and our goals more clearabout helping to connect and share our work with the many thousandswho access WGBH through the variety of options now available to them: overthe airwaves, or via websites, tablets and smartphones—including throughapps and social media.The new WGBH Newsroom is located directly above the internationalnewsroom that is home to The World—we joke that WGBH News is finallyon top of the world!The coming year promises to be another exciting one, unpredictableand challenging. We will do our very best to keep track of it all and toshare it all with you. Happy New Year!What’s on 89.7 WGBHOnline: wgbh.org/radioOn-air: 89.7 HD1 BostonNote: Schedule accurate at press time.Find updates online at wgbh.org/radio5am6am7:50am10am11am12pm2pm3pm4pm6pm6:30pm7pm8pm9pm11pm12amMonday–FridayBBC World Update/Marketplace ReportMorning Edition/Marketplace ReportThe Xconomy Report (Fri)The Diane Rehm ShowThe TakeawayBoston Public RadioTell Me MoreThe WorldAll Things ConsideredMarketplaceAll Things ConsideredPBS NewsHourThe WorldBoston Public Radio (Mon–Thu)Eric in the Evening (Fri)The Story (Mon–Thu)Public Radio Remix (Mon–Thu)Jazz with Bob Parlocha (Fri)Saturday6am Living on Earth7am Innovation Hub8am Weekend Edition10am Studio 36011am This American Life12pm Says You!1pm Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!2pm The Moth/Radio Lab3pm A Celtic Sojourn6pm A Prairie Home Companion8pm Says You!9pm Eric in the Evening12am Jazz with Bob Parlocha6am7am8am10am11am12pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm8pm9pm12amSundayHumankindBeingWeekend EditionBob Edwards WeekendWait Wait…Don't Tell Me!A Prairie Home CompanionSays You!America's Test Kitchen RadioMarketplace MoneyAll Things ConsideredArts & IdeasJazz DecadesEric in the EveningPublic Radio RemixNews programs on 89.7 WGBH are made possible by your contributions to the Independent Journalism Fund.24 Schedules, program info, playlists: wgbh.org/897

NEC | 3.5x9.875” | august 2012Arts & Ideas1972 Powell MemoRecorded in front of a live audience inProvidence, Action Speaks looks at underappreciated20th-century moments whenthe rights of the individual and the needsor beliefs of the public have clashed. Joinhost Marc Levitt as he welcomes JeffersonDecker, assistant professor of AmericanStudies and Political Science at RutgersUniversity-New Brunswick, and Vanessa Williamson, co-author of The TeaParty and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism.Sun, 12/9 at 7pmFree night?Free nightS!A Celtic SojournA Christmas Celtic Sojourn—Live!For the first time ever, A Christmas Celtic Sojourn will be heard nationally, livevia Public Radio International. WGBH’s A Celtic Sojourn host Brian O’Donovanhas assembled some of the best musicians, singers and dancers imaginablefrom around the Celtic world and beyond for this special 10th-anniversaryshow. This year’s two-hour concert is again led by music director Seamus Egan,Classical, jazz, world musicand more...absolutely FREE.Advertisementleading his groundbreaking group Solas, along with harpist Catriona McKay,fiddlers Chris Stout and Winifred Horan and cellist Natalie Haas. Singersinclude Chieftains vocalist Alyth McCormack from Scotland, the four-partharmonies of Navan, and the peerless vocals of Mick McAuley and EamonnMcElholm. Also featured will be Melissa McCarthy, world champion dancerfrom the Harney Academy of Irish Dance in Walpole. It’s a show you won’twant to miss. (For more on A Christmas Celtic Sojourn, see back cover.)Sun, 12/16 at 6pmEric in the EveningDuke EllingtonHighlights from Duke Ellington’sthree concerts of sacred music.Every year as part of the holidayseason, WGBH offers these concertsthat Duke called his most importantworks. In addition to featuring theOrchestra with its superb soloist, theconcerts feature guest soloists, dancers and choirs. Host Eric Jackson guidesyou through these favorites on this episode of Eric in the Evening.Sun, 12/23 at 9pmNew England Conservatory presentsover 900 concerts a year. Come seesuperb faculty artists and youngmusicians perform in Jordan Hall, oneof the most renowned and beautifulvenues in the world.On any given night, you’ll hear rousingsymphonies, intimate chamber music,big band jazz, unexpected contemporarycombinations or evocative music fromaround the world.For free. That’s right, free.For concerts, descriptions and schedules,go to necmusic.edu/free-concertsSchedules, program info, playlists: wgbh.org/897 25

Classical New EnglandClassical New England for Your HolidaysThis month, Classical New England brings you both traditional and new holiday favorites in an overflowing, festive schedule of programs to celebrateChristmas, Hanukkah and the New Year! Keep these pages of Explore! on your refrigerator, mark your favorites and make time to enjoy the best seasonalclassical music that Boston, New England and the world have to offer. This year we’ll be sharing more of the Hub’s holiday happenings than ever before,with live broadcasts to the nation of Handel’s Messiah, and Boston Baroque’s Gala First Day Concert. We’ll also feature holiday concerts by the BostonChildren’s Chorus, and two outstanding choruses from the UK: Stile Antico and the Tallis Scholars. And any time you’re in a holiday mood, our 24/7 HolidayMusic Channel is just a click away…hours of uninterrupted listening to your favorite music of the season! Find it all at classicalnewengland.org1SatChristmas Around New EnglandHoliday music-making around the six-state region,from Providence, RI, to Burlington, VT. 6pm2SunThe Bach Hour: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio,Pt. I Host Brian McCreath examines the six cantatasthat make up J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.6amChristmas Around New England Holidaymusic from around the region. 12noonLIVE! Handel’s Messiah from Handel andHaydn Harry Christophers leads the Handeland Haydn Society Orchestra, Chorus andinternationally acclaimed soloists in Handel’sdramatic masterwork, live from Boston’sSymphony Hall. 3pm8SatEternal Echoes for Hanukkah WGBH’s JamesDavid Jacobs and NEC professor Hankus Netskyexplore the musical common ground of Jewishsacred music from diverse cultures. 6pmWelcome, Christmas Featuring PhilipBrunelle’s Minnesota-based ensembleVocalEsssence. 10pm9SunThe Bach Hour: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio,Pt. II See Sun, 12/26am & 5pmA Choral Christmas with Stile AnticoThe acclaimed London choir in a concert ofradiant sacred music for the season fromSt. Paul’s Church in Harvard Square. 12noonCarols for Dancing The Renaissonics performnew “dancing carols” for this beloved WGBHspecial. 3pmEchoes of Christmas Featuring the renownedDale Warland Singers. 4pm15 SatHanukkah Lights 2012 A perennialfavorite of Hanukkah stories and memoirs, readby Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz. 6pmEchoes of Christmas Encore of Sun, 12/910pmEternal Echoes for Hanukkah Encore of Sat,12/8 11pm16 SunThe Bach Hour: Bach’s ChristmasOratorio, Pt. III See Sun,12/26am & 5pmBoston Children’sChorus: All ChoirHoliday ConcertFrom Holy CrossCathedral in Boston,a celebration of theseason from theremarkable ensemblefounded by Hubie Jones. Anthony Tracek-Kingleads a program of holiday favorites and uniquearrangements. 11amEternal Echoes for Hanukkah Encore of Sat,12/8, 12noon17 MonA Choral Christmas With Stile AnticoEncore of Sun, 12/9, 7pm18 TueThe Boston Camerata: A MedievalChristmas Magnificent medieval song andpoetry from France, England and Germany,chronicling the eternally powerful story of theNativity. 7pm19 WedCarols for DancingEncore of Sun, 12/9, 7pm20 ThuChristmas Around New EnglandEncore of Sat, 12/1, 7pm21 FriTallis Scholars: Love Is Better ThanWine The globally revered vocal ensemble,directed by Peter Phillips, presents a trulysublime holiday program in concert atSt. Paul’s Church in Harvard Square. 7pmFeliz Navidad from Concierto:Host Frank Dominguez shares traditionalSpanish language villancicos of the seasonand sacred works by such composers asJoaquín Rodrigo. 9pm22 SatNutcracker! Boston Ballet conductorJonathan McPhee joins WGBH’s James DavidJacobs for a guided tour through Tchaikovsky’smagical ballet score. 10amBoston Children’s Chorus: All Choir HolidayConcert Encore of Sun, 12/16, 6pmHoliday Pops 2012! Keith Lockhart, theBoston Pops and the Tanglewood FestivalChorus take the stage for one of Boston’s mostcherished traditions. 7pmA Chanticleer Christmas Holiday cheer fromthe San Francisco-based men’s chorus. 10pm26 Schedules, program info, playlists: classicalnewengland.org

23 SUNThe Bach Hour: Bach’s ChristmasOratorio, Pt. IV see sun, 12/2,6am & 5pmA Baroque in Boston Christmas Host LauraCarlo surveys holiday music from some of thearea’s foremost organizations, all with aBaroque accent. 7amBoston Camerata: An American ChristmasA unique celebration of the season from theensemble that has pioneered in the rediscoveryof native musical roots. 12noonHoliday Pops 2012! encore of sat, 12/22,1pmSt. Olaf Christmas Festival A service in songand word that has become one of the nation’smost cherished holiday celebrations. 3pmArias and Barcarolles for the HolidaysCathy Fuller’s annual celebration of theseason in song. 6pmNutcracker! encore of sat, 12/22, 7pmChristmas Eve24 MON’Twas the Commute Before Christmas,with Laura Carlo Just the right recipe ofstress-free conversation and delightful holidaymusic to put you in a festive mood. 5amA Festival of NineLessons and Carolsthe world-famousChristmas eve service,brought to you livefrom King’s College inCambridge, england.10amCafé Europa for Christmastide AlanmcLellan is your guide for more holidaymusic-making from the great cathedralsand concert halls of europe. 11:30amChristmas Eve Songs and Stories withCathy Fuller the most magical day of theyear. inspired music, heartwarming tales andmore…all warmly and deftly presented byour popular afternoon host. Whateverhappens, you won’t want to miss it! 2pmJonathan Winters’ A Christmas Carolthe master comedian presents a distinctivereading of dickens’s holiday classic from aspecial performing edition prepared bydickens himself. 6pmHandel’s Messiah with Boston Baroquesoprano mary Wilson, mezzo-soprano Annmcmahon, tenor John mcveigh, baritoneAndrew Garland are the soloists, with martinPearlman conducting. Laura Carlo hosts. 7pmChristmas Eve with James David JacobsA magical evening of music from ourlate-night host featuring some of the mosttimeless selections for the season. 10pmChristmas Day25 TUEChristmas Morning with LauraCarlo An ideal combination for this specialmorning: the warm presence of our morninghost, complemented by a wealth of holidayfavorites drawn from the vast WGBH musiclibrary. 6amHandel’s Messiah from Handel and Haydnencore of sun, 12/2, 10amClassics for Christmas with Alan McLellanAn uninterrupted special holiday blend to startyour Christmas afternoon. 1pmBoston Children’s Chorus: All Choir HolidayConcert encore of sun, 12/16, 2pmClassics for Christmas with Cathy Fullermore uninterrupted holiday selections exquisitelyprogrammed by our afternoon host.3pmA Choral Christmas with Stile Antico encoreof sun, 12/9, 4pmClassics for Christmas with Cathy Fullermore inspired selections for the day. 5pmTallis Scholars: Love Is Better Than Wineencore of Fri, 12/21, 6pmPerformance Today’s Christmas Around theCountry Fred Child presents the program’sannual holiday mix of captivating performancesfrom concerts around the nation. 7pmA Chanticleer Christmas encore of sat, 12/22,9pmThe St. Olaf Christmas Festival encore ofsun, 12/23, 10pmBoxing Day26 WEDBoxing Day Brunch with AlanMcLellan A salute to a great British tradition,replete with special guests, Christmas Crackers,figgy pudding and lots of great music from theUK’s finest concert halls. 10am28 FRIFeliz Año Nuevo with ConciertoHost Frank dominguez explores new Year’straditions with a spanish accent. 9pm30 SUNThe Bach Hour: Bach’s ChristmasOratorio, Pt. V see sun, 12/2 (Pt. VI will airsun, 1/6 at 6am & 5pm) 6am & 5pmBoston Symphony Orchestra:A Midsummer Night’s Dream the lastweekend of the year is an ideal time to revisitBernard Haitink’s memorable BsO performanceof the music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream byFelix mendelssohn. 1pmNew Year’s Eve31 MONPops Goes New Year’s Eve! A newnew Year’s eve tradition from WGBH’s own rondella Chiesa! A high-spirited program designedto bid Auld Lang syne to 2012. remember,“the Best is Yet to Come!” 9pmNew Year’s Day1 TUENew Year’s Day from Vienna 2013direct from the Golden Hall of the musikvereinin vienna, Franz Welser-möst leads theannual celebration concert by the viennaPhilharmonic. 11amBoston Baroque: Gala First Day ConcertCathy Fuller brings you a grand new Bostontradition to celebrate the new Year in style.martin Pearlman conducts Boston Baroque livefrom sanders theatre in Cambridge. 3pmNew Year’s Day from Vienna 2013An encore presentation of the morningprogram. 5pmBoston Baroque’s Gala First Day Concertrelive the revelry from earlier in the afternoon.9pmschedules, program Find info, your playlists: favorite classicalnewengland.orgBritish dramas on WGBH 44 27

WCAI, Cape and Islands NPR StationLife, One Minute at a TimeJay AllisonWCAI Founder and Executive ProducerAt our public radio station here on the Cape and Islands, we carry mostlyhour-long blocks of programming. But in the cracks between those showswe broadcast the voices of our neighbors. These are little, one-minute stories,overheard conversations, memories, jokes, poems…fragments of life as welive it here.All right, here we go…now you’re going to see the correct way to putthe wash on the line.—Eileen, NantucketThese vignettes (we call them Sonic IDs) come from people living hereor passing through. They come from old-timers, teenagers, tourists, lifers,washashores…I just moved here this year from New York. And I can’t swim. How canyou be surrounded by water and can’t swim?! —Ian, Martha’s VineyardOur eventual goal (impossible, but we’re sticking with it) is to put everyoneon the air and create a living chronicle of this place—an ever-growing oralhistory, like an epic poem or a community autobiography, written in shortstanzas by all of us. Because these moments arrive unheralded in betweenthe news of the day, they have an uncanny effect: they give as much importanceto a little boy imitating a chain saw as to the ticks of the stock market.I actually find sailing stressful. Like, a perfectly nice, normal personasks you to go sailing with them? And then they just slowly turn intoMussolini.—Susie, TruroWe are reminded that we are connected, not just by the wires and waves ofmedia, but by our place, and our humanness. And, of course, that’s what lifeis like for most of us. The distant news of the world affects our lives, but wespend our lives right here, where we live.Everyone should have a passion in life, and mine’s boats, I guess.And dogs. I like dogs a lot.—Carlo, Vineyard HavenDo you know your neighbors, the people on your street? Do you know alltheir names, their stories? I don’t. But I feel I should. Our radio project is asomewhat feeble attempt to create a broad sense of neighborliness, tocreate an “excuse” to ask questions, to meet people—because they are fullof surprises.My husband is a retired dairy farmer. A dairy farmer works sevendays a week. He had never seen the ocean. So when we were married,we came to the Cape so he could see the ocean. His eyes filled withtears and he said, “I have to live here.” And here we are, and here weintend to stay.—Barbara, HarwichportWe share a place. Let’s make the best of it. Let’s talk to each other.And listen.What’s on WCAIOnline: capeandislands.orgOn-air: 90.1 Martha’s Vineyard, 91.1 Nantucket, 94.3 Brewster, 89.7 HD3 BostonMonday–Friday5am BBC World Update6am Morning Edition9:30 The Point10am The Diane Rehm Show12pm The Takeaway1pm Fresh Air2pm Talk of the Nation4pm All Things Considered6pm The World7pm Marketplace7:30 The Point8pm Fresh Air9pm PBS NewsHour10pm The Story11pm News from the BBC12am News & Notes5am7am8am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm8pm9pm10pm12amSaturdayBBC World Service NewsLiving on EarthWeekend EditionCar TalkWait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!This American LifeThe Moth/RadiolabSplendid TableBill MoyersOn the MediaWeekend All Things ConsideredA Prairie Home CompanionSays You!Selected ShortsAmerican RoutesAfropop WorldwideSunday5am BBC World Service News7am On Being8am Weekend Edition10am Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!11am Bob Edwards Weekend12pm America’s Test Kitchen Radio1pm A Prairie Home Companion3pm To the Best of Our Knowledge4pm Studio 3605pm Weekend All Things Considered6pm This American Life7pm Arts & Ideas11pm On the Media12am Le Show with Harry ShearerEditor Karen HartleyContributors Maria Bruno Ruiz, Phil Redo,Susan Reed, Ben Roe, Matt Roy, Mindy ToddDesigner Meryl Brenner, Tong-Mei ChanPhoto Research Julie EckerAssociate Creative Director Alison KennedyDirector, Constituent CommunicationsCynthia BronerAssociate Director Susan ReedDirector of Operations Brian DonovanExplore!, December 2012: Volume 22, Number 12, (ISSN 2152-7458) (USPS 0008 -188). Copyright2012. WGBH Educational Foundation. One Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135. All rights reserved.Explore! is published monthly by the WGBH Educational Foundation. Subscription is bymembership contribution of $50 or more to WGBH. Preferred periodicals postage paid atBoston, MA and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Explore!,WGBH, One Guest St, Boston, MA 02135. Printed in Canada. 13095028 Schedules, program info, playlists: capeandislands.org

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