IDAHO (PT)

4:00 am 

Ottomans Versus Christians: Battle for the Mediterranean  "Empire Builders"  Host Julian Davison begins in Istanbul, gateway between East and West, where he charts the rise of the Ottomans and their conquest of Constantinople, now transformed to Istanbul. He reveals the inner workings of the Ottoman system, secrets of its army, intrigues and power games of the Sultans, and the rise of the Ottoman Navy. He travels to Rhodes to explore the city and its conquest by the Ottomans. Part 1 of 3G

5:00 am 

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly   Same-Sex Marriage - In March the Supreme Court will hear arguments on an amendment that bans same-sex marriage In California, and on the Defense of Marriage Act, which denies same-sex couples who marry the same federal benefits accorded to heterosexual marriages. The Supreme Court decision will have broad implications and, as Tim O'Brien reports, one possible outcome of these cases could be the requirement that all states recognize gay marriage. Christmas Gift Giving - The tradition of giving Christmas presents is often tied to the magi, or wise men, who according to the Bible story, brought precious gifts to the baby Jesus. D

5:30 am 

Market to Market   NULL

6:00 am 

Second Opinion  "Mystery Diagnosis"  A fascinating discussion unfolds as doctors work to solve a mysterious medical case affecting a prominent Boston physician. Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander shares her mother's medical story, which was complicated by her mother's knowledge as a medical professional. Follow along as the life-altering problems are described and the surprising diagnosis is revealed. D

6:30 am 

Lidia Celebrates America  "Holiday Tables & Traditions"  Chef and culinary author Lidia Bastianich begins her new series of specials that celebrate culture through food by exploring the American immigrant experience through the revelry of the holidays. She first prepares a traditional Italian Christmas Eve La Vigilia (feast of the seven fishes) wth actor Stanley Tucci. Then she visits a Mexican-American holiday celebration in San Antonio, Texas, takes in Chinese New Year in San Francisco, and attends a Passover Seder in New York City.G

7:30 am 

Simply Ming  "Ganache with Guest Joanne Chang"  On this week's episode of Simply Ming, learn the art of making ganache, the simple mixture of chocolate and cream that's the heart of so many great desserts. Ming is joined by the James Beard nominated chef, Joanne Chang who shows how ganache can be whipped up into two mouth watering desserts: Chocolate Mousse Napoleon and Flourless Rum Nut Chocolate Cake. D

8:00 am 

Christina  "Italian Light"  Think you can't lose weight and enjoy an Italian feast? Sophia Loren famously said she owed her great looks to pasta and olive oil. The natural deliciousness of Italian cuisine can help you achieve the body of your dreams with its great balance of carbs, protein and fat. And with delicious dishes like Penne fra Diavolo, dieting has never been so yummy. D

8:30 am 

Martha Stewart's Cooking School  "Braising"  Braising is a busy cook's best friend, and here's why: with little hands-on time and no special equipment, this "low-and-slow" method produces hearty, consistently flavorful main courses and side dishes that belie their ease. It's also a great way to cook lean, inexpensive cuts of meat. Martha shows you which cuts are ideal for braising and the best ways to cook them, sharing recipes for classic pot roast, braised cabbage with apples and pulled pork sandwiches. D

9:00 am 

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen  "Roast Beef Dinner"  Chris visits the local butcher to learn about top sirloin. Then, Bridget shows Chris how to make affordable Roast Beef and Whipped Potatoes. Next, Chris shares the test kitchen's tips and techniques for cooking with salt. D

9:30 am 

The Mind of a Chef  "Rotten"  There's something rotten in David Chang's kitchen - and that's a good thing. Rotten is delicious: katsuibushi in Japan, XO sauce, rotten bananas with Chef Christina Tosi, and kimchi. D

10:00 am 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Time to Grill"  Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate Grilled Bone-In Pork Roast. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for whole fish baskets in the Equipment Corner. Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus reveals her favorite summertime kitchen gadgets. D

10:30 am 

Scrapbook Soup   Julie Fei-Fan Balzer uses pen and ink techniques in the first segment. She shows how to embellish Facebook and blog calling cards and a tin to hold them. Next, Emma Lou Beechy demonstrates how to make a three dimensional stamped flower without hand cutting to decorate a scrapbook page. D

11:00 am 

Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art  "Above The Waves, Part 3"  Jerry adds final highlights to the rocks and splashes of water over the rocks.G

11:30 am 

Idaho State of Mind   NULL

12:00 pm 

This Old House  "Cambridge 2012/Window Seat, Stairs, Knee Walls"  Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs new granite steps, and host Kevin O'Connor helps general contractor Tom Silva build a timeless window seat and some MDF doors cleverly disguised as wainscoting. Master carpenter Norm Abram works on the treads and newel cap on the stairs, and the pine ceiling accents get whitewashed and lacquered. D

12:30 pm 

Ask This Old House  "Using Hand Planes/Repairing A Cracked Stone Walkway"  In the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the proper way to use hand planes. Then, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook, asks, "What is it?" Afterward, Roger helps a homeowner repair a cracked stone walkway. D

1:00 pm 

American Woodshop  "Country Corner Shelf"  Ancient recovered lumber is turned into a country furniture masterpiece. The shelves are a hybrid of two pieces. It is half corner cabinet and half corner desk. D

1:30 pm 

Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac  "Laminated Bowl"  On this week's episode of Rough Cut, the Laminated Bowl. It's an awesome addition to any kitchen. Tommy demonstrates a super efficient method to make this bowl and crafting it to perfection on the lathe. D

2:00 pm 

MotorWeek  "Hyundai Santa Fe"  Road Test: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Road Test: 2013 Cadillac ATS Goss' Garage: Air Tools. D

2:30 pm 

America's Heartland   Saddle up for a rodeo riding school in Montana. Visit a California farm community pulling together to save pollinating honeybees. An Arkansas rancher rounds up a large and growing herd of buffalo. D

3:00 pm 

NOVA  "Secrets of Stonehenge"  Investigations inside and around Stonehenge and its environs are kicking off a new era of discovery and debate about one of England's best known relics of pre-history. New archaeological finds reveal possible answers as well as more questions. New sites include nearby cremations, remains of a 4,500-year-old village and Bluestonehenge about two miles away along an ancient "boulevard."G

4:00 pm 

Antiques Roadshow  "Orlando, Florida - Hour One"  At the Orange County Convention Center, appraisers find a photo signed by the entire cast of "Bonanza" and a collection of drypoints by James McNeill Whistler, worth nearly $200,000. Part 1 of 3G

5:00 pm 

Priceless Antiques Roadshow   Specialist Penny Brittain explains how she saved a valuable piece of porcelain from being used for target practice. The show also follows a lucky ROADSHOW visitor all the way to the bank.G

5:30 pm 

Rick Steves' Europe  "North England's Lake District and Durham"  Rick hikes through the green mountain playground of the Cumbrian Lake District. He tours a slate mine and conquers stony summits. He also meets local residents, their dogs and sheep; plays cricket, hikes Hadrian's Wall; and is dazzled by Durham's Norman cathedral.G

6:00 pm 

European Journal  "The Abortion Debate Flares In Ireland"  Ireland: Abortion - yes or no: In Ireland the debate on abortion legislation has flared up again. The trigger was the death of a woman who was not allowed to terminate. Since then, thousands have taken to the streets to vent their anger against the strict ban on abortion. D

6:30 pm 

BBC Newsnight   NULL

7:00 pm 

The Lawrence Welk Show  "Songs of the 70's"  The cast sets the mood with "Tie a Yellow Ribbon." Johnny Zell and the band play "Feelings." Guy and Ralna sing "I Write the Songs", and Ava Barber sings "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue."G

8:00 pm 

Are You Being Served  "Christmas 1981"  Staff members of Grace Brothers decide that the 90th birthday of old Mr. Grace calls for a special celebration. Their idea that a search of the Grace family tree to create a special coat of arms for the old gentleman produces astonishing results!G

8:31 pm 

Keeping Up Appearances Christmas Specials  "1993"  Hyacinth buys tickets for a holiday cruise on the Queen Elizabeth 2, looking forward to meeting a better class of person than one meets in such circumstances. Unknown to her, Onslow wins tickets for the same voyage.G

9:31 pm 

Outnumbered  "Christmas 2011"  When granddad is taken seriously ill, he is planted in the hospital from hell, which is likely to disrupt everyone's holiday. Meanwhile, Sue's friend Jean is looking after the Brockman house with her ex-con boyfriend.G

10:30 pm 

My Family  "Abi Ever After"  On the eve of their big day, Roger and Abi get cold feet thanks to their respective mothers. For this accident-prone pair, anything could happen before the ceremony, and apparently Ben comparing marriage to "being in a boxing ring" has not been helpful.G

11:00 pm 

Doctor Who Series  "The Doctor's Wife"  The Doctor follows a Time Lord distress signal to a mysterious asteroid in a Bubble Universe, unsure if there could be another living Time Lord out there. But the asteroid hides a secret, which could threaten the existence not only of the TARDIS crew, but of the TARDIS itself.G