ADVANCE December 2025

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

Embark on an incredible odyssey into the splendor of the ancient world of Greece with Friends of Iowa PBS. From the birthplace of democracy in Athens to the mysteries of Delphi and the amazing monasteries of Meteora, archaeo logical wonders surround you. Cruise the blue waters of the Aegean to Mykonos and Santorini. These islands will excite your senses with jaw-dropping vistas and immersive cultural experiences. Come with us to celebrate the glory that was— and still is—Greece.

In addition to great new programs, you can stream popular classic British dramas like these on Iowa PBS Passport. Start watching them today! Discover Greece and the Isles of Mykonos and Santorini October 5–16, 2026

Visit iowapbs.org/events to download the brochure with a detailed itinerary.

3:30 p.m. Iowa PBS 4:00 p.m. Iowa PBS

8:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Death in Paradise:

11:00 a.m. Iowa PBS

Christopher Kimball’s

Quilting Arts:

Milk Street Television: New Christmas Cookies WORLD Free Exercise: America’s Story of Religious Liberty (See 12/15 at 6 p.m. on WORLD) 11:30 a.m. Iowa PBS Iowa Ingredient: Cheddar NOON Iowa PBS Relish: The Secret Sauce: Afghan Chutney and Mexican Guisado 12:30 p.m. Iowa PBS Cook’s Country: Holiday Feast 1:00 p.m. Iowa PBS America’s Test Kitchen: The Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party WORLD Earth’s Sacred Wonders: Visions of the Divine (See 12/19 at 6 p.m. on WORLD) 1:30 p.m. Iowa PBS Woodsmith Shop: Garage Cart 2:00 p.m. Iowa PBS This Old House: Asheville | Boulder Dash WORLD Dante: Inferno to Paradise: Part 1: The Inferno (See 12/19 at 7 p.m. on WORLD) 2:30 p.m. Iowa PBS Ask This Old House: Seabees, Paint Galvanized Railing 3:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting: Fun With Free-Motion Fillers

Stitching Nature

Christmas 2022, Part 2 An unsolved case comes back to haunt Selwyn. (R-12/25, 11 p.m., Iowa PBS) TV-PG Christmas in New England Explore the traditions and events that make Christmas in New England so special. Meet Sister Boniface, whose faith in the Almighty is only matched by her passion for forensics. TV-PG A French Village: He Is Caught Who Thinks to Catch Marie brings Vincent to the barn to retrieve his radio equipment. (R-12/21, 6 p.m., WORLD)

Garden Smart: Plants for Dynamic Interest in the Garden Year Round WORLD To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbe 4:30 p.m. Iowa PBS British Antiques Roadshow: Eden Project 1 WORLD Washington Week With The Atlantic (R-12/21, 6 a.m., WORLD) 5:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Antiques Roadshow: Vintage Wichita WORLD Balancing Act With John Katko (R-12/21, 3 p.m., WORLD) 5:30 p.m. WORLD Firing Line With Margaret Hoover (R-12/21, 11 a.m., Iowa PBS) 6:00 p.m. Iowa PBS The Lawrence Welk Show: Christmas WORLD Queen of Swing The life and career of Jazz Age trailblazer, actress and dancer Norma Miller, are highlighted. TV-PG 7:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Christmas With Wartburg 2025

8:30 p.m. WORLD

9:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Sister Boniface Mysteries: The Star of the Orient, Part 1

WORLD

10:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Sister Boniface Mysteries: The Star of the Orient, Part 2

Sister Boniface follows the clues to uncover a murder, an ancient curse and dark secrets. (R-12/22, 11 p.m., Iowa PBS) TV-PG

WORLD The Last Days of Jesus (2 of 2)

The examination of Jesus’ last days continues. TV-14

11:00 p.m. Iowa PBS Doctor Who Classic: Sylvester McCoy Movies: Happiness Patrol WORLD American Masters:

Inspired by a line from the carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” this year’s concert reflects on the Advent candles. (R-12/24, 7 p.m., Iowa PBS) The Disappearance of Miss Scott Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show. (R-12/20, 11 p.m., WORLD) TV-14

The Disappearance of Miss Scott (See 12/20 at 7 p.m. on WORLD)

WORLD American Masters:

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