IDAHO (PT)

1:00 am 

Museum of Life  "All Creatures Great and Small"  Jimmy Doherty and the team observe work taking place on animals, from the construction of a life-sized whale to a life-saving trip to Uganda. The true image of a dodo is revealed, and a 9-foot sturgeon turns up with one of the strangest tales of any object in the museum. Part 3 of 6G

2:00 am 

Nature's Power Revealed  "The Atmosphere"  This concluding episode looks at the devastating effects of tornados, lightning storms and the winds. It also reveals the stranger sides of the atmosphere, in particular the moving rocks in Death Valley, and the shower of frogs and fish that happens occasionally. Part 3 of 3G

3:00 am 

Women, War & Peace  "I Came to Testify"  This five-part series, which examines the changing roles of women in war and peace, opens with a story of Bosnia. Sixteen women who had been imprisoned and raped by Serb-led forces in the town of Foca break history's great silence and take the witness stand in an international court of law. Their testimony results in a verdict that leads to new international laws. Matt Damon narrates. Part 1 of 5G

4:00 am 

Ottomans Versus Christians: Battle for the Mediterranean  "Clash of Civilizations"  In the legendary city of Famagusta on the island of Cyprus, Julian Davison leads a tour of the city's gothic cathedrals and intimidating fortress, detailing the battles and heroism that took place during the Ottoman conquest in 1571 of the former jewel in the Venetian crown. Part 3 of 3G

5:00 am 

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly   Look Ahead to 2013 - The annual discussion of religion stories likely to be in the headlines in the coming year, including faith-based expectations for the second Obama term, major court cases on gay marriage, looming healthcare coverage controversies and new challenges for religious institutions. Host Bob Abernethy, R&E Managing Editor Kim Lawton, Washington Post columnist EJ Dionne and Religion News Service Editor-in-Chief Kevin Eckstrom analyze the religion and ethics stories they expect to be covering in 2013. D

5:30 am 

Market to Market   NULL

6:00 am 

Second Opinion  "Angina"  While there are different causes of angina, the symptoms can be scary and a sign of an underlying heart problem. Fortunately, there are good treatments available. Meet Joan and Fred Jahnke as they describe how they live with Joan's microvascular disease and the often-frightening angina that it causes. D

6:30 am 

Lidia's Italy In America  "Italian American Sandwiches #2"  Once again, Lidia looks at the history of some Italian American local sandwich beginnings, starting with Baltimore's Italian American Civic Club Sandwich, a Primanti Sandwich and a Prosciutto, Scallion and Egg Sandwich. She also makes a delicious Celery, Artichoke and Mortadella Salad to accompany the sandwiches. D

7:00 am 

Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom  "New Year's"  Wolf explains why the date is January 1, how noise keeps evil spirits away and what makes the champagne cork go pop.G

7:30 am 

Simply Ming  "Pan Sauces with Guest Norman Van Aken"  Front and center on this week's episode of Simply Ming are Pan Sauces - an easy way to use what's right in your pan to create great flavor. Joining Ming in the kitchen to demonstrate this indispensable culinary technique is Chef Norman Van Aken. Together they cook on the fly using surprise ingredients and Ming's East-West pantry to create: Pan Seared Steak, Beet Salad and Hash Browns and Pork Chop, Kimchee-Kale Pan Sauce and Sweet Potato Cake. D

8:00 am 

Christina  "Wake Up and Smell The Toast"  It's time, people. Enough excuses; enough procrastinating. It's time to take control of your health by controlling what you put in your mouth. D

8:30 am 

Martha Stewart's Cooking School  "Frying"  The best fried foods are golden brown on the outside and deliciously tender within - never greasy or soggy. Yet frying is a technique that can elude even the most ambitious home cook. In this episode, Martha offers lessons in how to deep-fry and pan-fry to perfection in your own kitchen. D

9:00 am 

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen  "Fancy Chicken"  Bridget shows Chris how to make the best Chicken Cordon Bleu. Next, Erin demonstrates how to cut a whole chicken. Then, Jack challenges Chris to a tasting of Black Forest deli ham. D

9:30 am 

The Mind of a Chef  "Simple"  Dishes presented in this episode are deceptively simple. David Chang travels to Japan for some yakitori and high-end sushi; his pal Daniel Patterson prepares beets. D

10:00 am 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Southeast Asian Favorites"  Man on the Street Doc Willoughby ventures to New York City to learn the secrets of Thai cooking. Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate Thai Grilled Beef Salad. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for smoker boxes in the Equipment Corner. D

10:30 am 

Scrapbook Soup   The first segment features Jenn Mason showing how to create a 3D mixed media shadow box. Next, Jo Pearson shares decorative techniques for recycling boxes into gift bags. Then, Jennifer McCord makes a paper quilt and flower sampler embellished with paper rosettes. D

11:00 am 

Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art  "Reminders of the Past, Part 1"  Jerry dedicates the show to blocking in a Victorian-style house with three values to achieve the correct perspective and angles. Part 1 of 5G

11:30 am 

Idaho State of Mind   NULL

12:00 pm 

This Old House  "Cambridge 2012/Hearthstone, Waterfall Island Top"  Roger is getting the plants in despite the rain; the hearth and woodbox are lined with rustic sandstone. Norm visits Paul Grothouse in Pennsylvania to see how he's fabricating the huge butcher block countertop with waterfall edge and dovetail key detail. Richard installs wall-mounted lavatory faucets. D

12:30 pm 

Ask This Old House  "Transplanting a Mature Rose Bush/Replacing Old Outdoor Lighting"  Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner temporarily transplant a mature rose bush while exterior work takes place. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What is it? " Afterward, Tom and Kevin replace old outdoor lighting with new fixtures. D

1:00 pm 

The Woodwright's Shop  "Making Marvelous Moldings"  You can make any complex molding you want with simple hand planes - just take it one curve at a time. Bill Anderson and Roy show how to flute your pilasters and carve your cornice for this comely corner cupboard. D

1:30 pm 

Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac  "Free Standing Deck"  This week on Rough Cut, the Free Standing Deck. Tommy will focus on the basics of frame construction and give special attention to installing a solid support system. And for the Road Trip, Tommy finds inspiration at a very special place - the USS Salem. D

2:00 pm 

MotorWeek  "Subaru XV Crosstrek"  Road Test: 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Road Test: 2013 Honda Accord Goss' Garage: Winching Safety. D

2:30 pm 

America's Heartland   Meet some "classy cowgirls" working to change the impression of women in rural communities. Ride along with one woman rancher hanging tough with the cowboys on her New Mexico ranch. Photographers highlight the western "look" at a ranching fashion shoot. D

3:00 pm 

NOVA  "Building The Great Cathedrals"  Carved from 100 million pounds of stone, soaring atop a spiderweb of masonry, Gothic cathedrals are marvels of human achievement and artistry. But how did medieval builders reach such spectacular heights? Sometimes taking 100 years to build, these architectural marvels were crafted from just hand tools and stone. Many now teeter on the brink of catastrophic collapse.G

4:00 pm 

Antiques Roadshow  "Orlando, Florida - Hour Two"  Host Mark L. Walberg visits the Mennello Museum of Art. Guests share tales and treasures, including a circa 1835 Regency-style �tag�re bought at a yard sale for $20 and a painting by Fern Coppedge worth up to $200,000. Part 2 of 3G

5:00 pm 

Priceless Antiques Roadshow   Furniture specialist John Bly reveals what first fired his passion for antiques; and collectors get some tips for snagging a bargain. Marc Allum explores why, almost a century later, the story of the Titanic still fascinates.G

5:30 pm 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Venice and Its Lagoon"  Rick samples sumptuous art treasures, and explores back-street wonders. He cruises its lagoon, stopping in fiery Murano for glass, pastel Burano for lace, and murky Torcello for a sense of where Venice was born. Part 2 of 2G

6:00 pm 

European Journal   NULL

6:30 pm 

BBC World News  "Our World: Death In Honduras - Evergreen"  Honduras has the highest murder rate in the world. Linda Pressly meets the staff of the People's Funeral Service, who deal each day with the fall-out from these extreme levels of violence. D

7:00 pm 

The Lawrence Welk Show  "New Year's"  Happy nostalgia runs throughout this show that is new to public television. A salute to the Rose Bowl and Rose Parade includes songs like "Moonlight and Roses," "Before the Parade Passes By, and "Everything's Coming Up Roses." Norma Zimmer claims "I Could Have Danced All Night," and Gail Farrell and Dick Dale present a rousing "Let's Start the New Year Right."G

8:00 pm 

Are You Being Served  "Closed Circuit"  The store enters the video age with advertisements displayed on a closed-circuit television system.G

8:30 pm 

Keeping Up Appearances - The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket   Convinced Emmet is too overawed by her personality to invite her to join the cast of a musical, Hyacinth invites him to coffee and bursts into song.G

9:00 pm 

As Time Goes By   The American mini-series is in production. The producers reveal some of the "improvements" they made in Lionel's original script.G

9:30 pm 

Red Green Does New Year's   Red and the guys from Possum Lodge approach New Year's resolutions in their own ways. The special includes an animated film from Ranger Gord called "A Forest New Year."G

10:30 pm 

My Family  "Breaking Up Ain't Hard to Do"  Long-time friends Ted and Joanna members are having marital difficulties and may be splitting up. Soon everyone is dividing assets, including Ben and Susan, who each put color-coded stickers on their favorite things, even their grandson, Kenzo.G

11:00 pm 

Doctor Who Series  "The Almost People"  As the solar storm rages and the factory crumbles, a doppelganger driven mad by the memories of being "decommissioned" is seeking revenge. The Doctor must convince the terrified factory workers to embrace their own humanity and work together with the doppelgangers to overcome a monster of their own making.G