PLUS (PT)

12:00 am 

The War of 1812   For two and a half years, Americans fight the British, Canadian colonists and native nations. This film shows how the glories of war become enshrined in history, how failures are quickly forgotten, and inconvenient truths are ignored forever.G

2:00 am 

Outdoor Idaho  "Writers at Harriman"  Thirty-five teens from throughout Idaho gather at Harriman State Park in eastern Idaho for the six-day Writers at Harriman camp experience. In the tranquil setting surrounded by wildlife the students attend class with expert teachers and write.G

2:30 am 

MotorWeek  "Range Rover Evoque"  Road Test: 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Road Test: 2012 BMW Z4. Goss' Garage: Batteries. D

3:00 am 

Sesame Street  "Big Bad Wolf Huffs and Puffs Slimey"  Oscar is getting ready to take Slimey to the mud hole, but ducks down to get his hiking boot. Just then, the 3 Little Pigs run by with the Big Bad Wolf chasing them. They get away, so instead of huffing and puffing at them, the wolf decides to huff and puff at Slimey. D

4:00 am 

Sid The Science Kid  "Sid Engineers A Solution"  Sid has a big, big, big problem! He's trying to grab a cereal box located way up high on the kitchen shelf, but he just can't reach it. He tries using a stool, but he still can't grab it. He wants to know, how is he ever going to grab that cereal box??? At school, Sid and his friends encounter another problem. D

4:30 am 

Martha Speaks  "Best In Show/Truman on the Ball"  Best in Show - Carolina decides to enter Francois in the dog show, and Helen just can't help herself. Truman on the Ball - Why does Truman want to become a hobo and/or join the circus?G

5:00 am 

Nature  "Echo: An Elephant to Remember"  The matriarch of a much-studied herd of elephants in Africa has died of natural causes at age 65. This retrospective of her life also looks to the herd's future as it grieves her loss while facing Africa's worst recorded drought. Archival footage of watershed moments in Echo's life are combined with interviews, including elephant expert Cynthia Moss, who studied Echo and her herd for nearly 40 years.G

6:00 am 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Sevilla"  Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan. It's where bullfighting is still politically correct and where little girls dream of growing up to become flamenco dancers. Sevilla has soul-and we feel it in its lacy Moorish palace, massive cathedral, lavish royal tombs, labyrinthine Jewish quarter, and its people-filled streets. D

6:30 am 

Smart Travels - Europe with Rudy Maxa  "Europe Just for Fun"  As more travelers return to Europe for multiple visits, many are on the lookout for another dimension in travel. Occasionally they want to skip historical sights and museums in favor of a trip-or a day- just for fun. They're ready for absolute R&R; looking to break up serious sightseeing with hot-air-balloon trips, mountain luge rides, country hikes or days at an amusement park. D

7:00 am 

The Desert Speaks  "Royal Road to the Final Outpost"  The third installment of the trip along El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro includes a visit to Hildago del Parral, and its monument to the famous soldier of Mexican independence, Pancho Villa. Nearby Santa Barbara, also along the original route, is a festive sight with deep, proud roots to the ancient Royal Road. El Paso del Norte marks the passage of the route across the border into the U.S. D

7:30 am 

Chef John Besh's New Orleans   Shrimp Creole, Stuffed Shrimp, and Soft Shell Shrimp with Sweet Chile Sauce. D

8:00 am 

Lidia's Italy In America  "Eastern Seaboard: A Shell of a Good Time"  Joined by Esca's Dave Pasternack, Lidia visits with some of Long Island's local fishermen and goes clamming with one of Dave's good friends. Later, Tanya takes viewers on a tour of Boston's North End. Back in the kitchen, Lidia goes clam crazy and makes Clams Casino and Baked Clams Oreganato. D

8:30 am 

Rudy Maxa's World  "Edinburgh & The Scottish Highlands"  Rudy attends the Edinburgh International Festival - the world's largest arts festival featuring theater, comedy, dance, music, opera, street performance and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo. Then Rudy heads north to the Highlands where he rides the so-called "Harry Potter Train" and visits the Isle of Skye.G

9:00 am 

The Jazzy Vegetarian  "Artful Artichokes"  Host Laura Theodore prepares tempting dishes featuring artichokes. Recipes include; "Easy Artichokes with Lemon Dipping Sauce," "Baked Artichokes with Savory Walnut Stuffing," and "Italian-Style Stuffed Artichokes." "Chilled Artichokes with Dill Sauce" or "Caramelized Balsamic Artichokes" both make an elegant side dish for any special meal. D

9:30 am 

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen  "Family Supper"  Bridget lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball the secrets to the perfectly Glazed Meatloaf and crunchy Potato Wedges. then, equipment expert Adam Reid reviews dish towels, and finally, Chris shares the test kitchen's top tips for avoiding common cooking mistakes. D

10:00 am 

Austin City Limits  "Patty Griffin & Friends"  Singer/songwriter Patty Griffin and her musical cronies sing original and classic gospel numbers. Griffin is joined onstage by Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin and Mike Farris.G

11:00 am 

Sesame Street  "Wing in a Sling"  Big Bird is happily roller skating along Sesame Street. Uh-oh! Crash! Big Bird falls down! Chris runs over to help Big Bird who has injured his wing. Chris suggests they visit Dr. Berger so she can take a look, while the Count offers to watch Hooper's store until Chris and Big Bird get back. D

12:00 pm 

Dinosaur Train  "Dinosaurs in the Snow/Cretaceous Conifers"  Dinosaurs in the Snow - Buddy and his Pteranodon family ride the Dinosaur Train to the North Pole - where it's cooler out and the skies are dark all winter long! The kids get to play in the snow and slide on a frozen pond for the first time. Cretaceous Conifers - The whole Pteranodon family have fun celebrating Mom's favorite holiday, Winter Solstice. They learn about large conifer (evergreen) trees and help decorate them at a holiday party. D

12:30 pm 

Super Why!  "Hansel and Gretel"  Red has taken Peter Piper's peppers without asking, and now he's mad! What happens when the Super Readers try to help Hansel and Gretel get out of a similar sticky (sweet) situation? Only the unexpected! After overcoming a few storybook obstacles, we finally find out the witch's side of the story, and Red learns to be more considerate.G

1:00 pm 

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!  "Jump!/Slow Down for Sloths"  Jump! - Nick and Sally can't jump high enough to get their balloon that is stuck up in a tree. Good thing The Cat knows some of the best jumpers ever! Off they go to Jumpalaroo to learn how to jump from nature's masters: grasshoppers, a kangaroo, and even a flea! Slow Down for Sloths - Nick and Sally are trying to draw a picture of a butterfly but can't get close enough to see it. Cat takes them to meet Onslow the Sloth, who teaches the kids that when you slow down, the world comes to you. D

1:30 pm 

Wild Kratts  "Raptor Roundup"  Martin and Chris challenge themselves to ID as many hawks, eagles, owls, falcons and vultures as they can. But the evil endangered species chef, Gaston Gourmand has his own plan for the raptors and has been capturing them all in his quest to find the tastiest bird wing. Will the Wild Kratts team succeed in rescuing the raptors before they become Gourmand's next gourmet delicacy? They'll have to use everything they know about classification and birds of prey - to round up the raptors and return them to where they belong - living free and in the wild!. D

2:00 pm 

Ucook! with Chef Bob   For the first dish, Chef Bob takes people out of their comfort zone and prepares pan-seared beef tongue salad in a white wine mustard green peppercorn cream sauce. This exotic dish is paired well with a Spanish Tempranillo wine from the Rioja region. This wine has hints of fresh ripe berry and licorice smoky nuances that work well with beef tongue With the second dish, Chef Bob teaches Mitchell how to prepare sauteed Colorado dry aged lamb chops over wild mushrooms, roasted garlic and orzo pasta, in lemon thyme brown butter. D

2:30 pm 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Three-Part Travel Skills Special"  Rick completes his favorite 3000-mile journey that winds through Europe from London. Part 3 of 3G

3:00 pm 

The Desert Speaks  "Sierra Madre Easter"  Travel around Chihuahua, Mexico, with host David Yetman and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Jesus Garcia, a native of Mexico. Together they look at how traditions continue for the area's indigenous peoples while new arrivals contribute to Chihuahua's identity in other ways. The first stop is Paquime, site of one of the most sophisticated pre-Columbian cities in northwestern Mexico. D

3:30 pm 

Outdoor Idaho  "Writers at Harriman"  Thirty-five teens from throughout Idaho gather at Harriman State Park in eastern Idaho for the six-day Writers at Harriman camp experience. In the tranquil setting surrounded by wildlife the students attend class with expert teachers and write.G

4:00 pm 

PBS NewsHour   NULL

5:00 pm 

Globe Trekker  "South Atlantic"  Zay follows in the footsteps of explorers, adventurers and naturalists from the Falkland Islands to the Antarctic Peninsula.G

6:00 pm 

Outdoor Idaho  "Writers at Harriman"  Thirty-five teens from throughout Idaho gather at Harriman State Park in eastern Idaho for the six-day Writers at Harriman camp experience. In the tranquil setting surrounded by wildlife the students attend class with expert teachers and write.G

6:30 pm 

Dialogue  "Colum McCann"  Marcia Franklin talks with Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin. The book, which has been called the "first great 9/11 novel," won the 2009 National Book Award for fiction, and was Amazon.com's 2009 Book of the Year. The interview is part of Dialogue's ongoing "Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference" and was taped at the 2011 conference.G

7:00 pm 

Oregon Field Guide  "Portland Fish Story"  NULL

7:30 pm 

Travelscope  "Chile - The Driest Place On Earth"  Joseph travels north to the driest place on the planet, Chile's Atacama Desert. He finds that the desert, though it appears dry and barren, is alive with varied wildlife and vibrant cultures. During his journey he encounters the friendly Atacameno Indians and witnesses spouting geysers, endless sand dunes and the area's breathtaking natural beauty. D

8:00 pm 

European Christmas Markets   Discover Europe's Christmas Markets, where the town center, market square or just the narrow, cobblestone streets of the cities and towns of Europe come alive in winter with festively decorated wooden stalls offering all sorts of treats and delights. Travel through Germany, France and Switzerland and visit cities and towns and learn of their history, see their major sights, and visit their charming markets. The Kingston Trio provides special folk arrangements of traditional Christmas carols to add to the magic and enchantment.G

8:30 pm 

Travelscope: Christmas In Switzerland   Host Joseph Rosendo journeys to Lausanne, Montreux and Basel to bask in the glow of a Swiss-style Christmas at holiday markets, on a scenic train ride, and atop a Ferris wheel. He witnesses a 600-year-old clock-tower tradition in Lausanne.G

9:00 pm 

Globe Trekker  "South Atlantic"  Zay follows in the footsteps of explorers, adventurers and naturalists from the Falkland Islands to the Antarctic Peninsula.G

10:00 pm 

Outdoor Idaho  "Writers at Harriman"  Thirty-five teens from throughout Idaho gather at Harriman State Park in eastern Idaho for the six-day Writers at Harriman camp experience. In the tranquil setting surrounded by wildlife the students attend class with expert teachers and write.G

10:30 pm 

Dialogue  "Colum McCann"  Marcia Franklin talks with Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin. The book, which has been called the "first great 9/11 novel," won the 2009 National Book Award for fiction, and was Amazon.com's 2009 Book of the Year. The interview is part of Dialogue's ongoing "Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference" and was taped at the 2011 conference.G

11:00 pm 

Oregon Field Guide  "Portland Fish Story"  NULL

11:30 pm 

Travelscope  "Chile - The Driest Place On Earth"  Joseph travels north to the driest place on the planet, Chile's Atacama Desert. He finds that the desert, though it appears dry and barren, is alive with varied wildlife and vibrant cultures. During his journey he encounters the friendly Atacameno Indians and witnesses spouting geysers, endless sand dunes and the area's breathtaking natural beauty. D