ADVANCE December 2024

3:00 p.m. WORLD DW Global Us 3:30 p.m. Iowa PBS All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents) Full-length performances include Johnny Maestro, the Duprees, Jay Back, Little Anthony and the Imperials, and many other artists from the ’50s and ’60s. WORLD On Story: On Writing Ghosts With Joe Wiseman 4:00 p.m. WORLD America ReFramed: In Search of Bengali Harlem (See 12/1 at 8 a.m. on WORLD) 5:30 p.m. Iowa PBS Whitney Houston— The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) When Whitney Houston took the Joe Wiseman takes a deep dive into the art of adaptation and finding the perfect cast. TV-PG

10:30 p.m. Iowa PBS

Vienna Blood: Analyzing

the Hidden Truths Go behind the scenes of this thrilling murder mystery series set in Vienna in the early 1900s. TV-PG

11:30 p.m. Iowa PBS Rick Steves’ Festive Europe

Creating a Holiday Charcuterie Board

Rick ventures into the Parisian streets on Bastille Day and takes in the royal pageantry in London.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12 6–7 PM

MONDAY 2

5:00 p.m. WORLD France 24 5:30 p.m. Iowa PBS PBS News Hour WORLD NHK Newsline 6:00 p.m. WORLD Timeless Tractors

(R-12/2, 9 p.m., WORLD)

This program about antique tractors traces the history of the tractor through events that have shaped the evolution of farming.

stage in Durban, South Africa, in 1994, she became the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-apartheid nation.

Join us for a fun event designed to inspire your holiday gatherings! Abbi Gibson from One Board Gal will share her signature five-step method for creating stunning, Instagram-worthy boards. She’ll cover essential tips on selecting and cutting different types of cheese, how to pair unique flavors, and what accoutrements are a must-try. Whether you’re an experienced host or just starting out, you’ll gain the confidence and creativity to craft delicious boards that will wow your guests this holiday season.

6:30 p.m. Iowa PBS Historic Buildings of Iowa: Council Bluffs

WORLD PBS News Weekend 6:00 p.m. WORLD Kinnick: The Documentary

(See 12/1 at 10:30 a.m. on Iowa PBS) (R-12/3, 7:30 p.m., WORLD)

(See 12/1 at 8:30 a.m. on Iowa PBS) (R-12/8, 2:30 p.m., WORLD)

7:30 p.m. WORLD Timeless Tractors: The Collectors

7:30 p.m. Iowa PBS

All Creatures Great and

Explore the deep reverence tractor lovers share for the iron horses that ushered in a new era of farming.

Small: Tricki & Friends Celebrate the animals in the series by revisiting favorite scenes and going behind the scenes to learn more about the creatures viewers love. TV-PG

8:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Rick Steves’ European Christmas

Rick celebrates Christmas in England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy.

8:00 p.m. WORLD The Big Band Years (My Music Presents) (See 12/1 at noon on Iowa PBS) 9:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Wolf Hall on Masterpiece: Episode 6 Henry’s love for Anne Boleyn has

9:00 p.m. WORLD PBS News Hour 10:00 p.m. Iowa PBS

Il Volo in the Valley of the Temples Join the acclaimed Italian trio for a stunning concert in a breathtaking Sicilian setting.

given way to anger and distrust, and he instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second queen. DVS/TV-PG

10:00 p.m. WORLD Rick Steves’ Great German Cities Rick Steves explores the German cities of Hamburg, Dresden, Leipzig, Frankfurt and Nürnberg.

WORLD BBC News 10:30 p.m. WORLD Amanpour and Company

Go to iowapbs.org/events to register for this free virtual event.

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