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WUCF Holiday Programming Guide 2021

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20 Years Of Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir

Airing Monday, Dec. 13 at 9 pm

Description: Former Tabernacle Choir guest artist and Tony Award-winner, Brian Stokes Mitchell, is back to remember and relive twenty years of inspiring Christmas concerts. From opera, gospel, and pop singers to Broadway and cabaret stars; from Shakespearean actors and movie and television stars, the Choir’s guest artists provide, not just formidable talent, but a little something for everyone.

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/show/christmas-tabernacle-choir/ 


The Nutcracker and The Mouse King

Airing Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 9 pm

Description: Conceived by John Mauceri, this new work is a re-imagination of Tchaikovsky’s holiday favorite, "The Nutcracker." Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s 1816 book, Alan Cumming recounts the origin story of how a prince got put into a nutcracker. Unlike the ballet, we also learn what happens when the young girl grows up, having saved the prince, and what they are doing today.

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/show/nutcracker-and-mouse-king/ 


America's Forests With Chuck Leavell: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Airing Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 pm

Description: In search of the perfect Christmas tree for the U.S. Capitol, Chuck Leavell travels to the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests to follow the journey – from selection and cutting to ornament making and community celebrations – of what will become the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree as it makes its way from Colorado to Washington DC.


Nature: Santa's Wild Home

Airing Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 8 pm

Description: Get an intimate look at the wildlife of Lapland, a region in northern Finland, the fabled home of Santa Claus, and the actual home of reindeer, great gray owls, wolverines, eagles, wolves, musk oxen, brown bears, and more. 

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/video/santas-wild-home-4t36do/ 


Live From Studio A Holiday Special

Airing Thursday, Dec. 16 at 8:30 pm

Description: The holiday season has arrived at Live From Studio A, hear your favorite holiday classics sung by jazz artist Champian Fulton, Ella and The Bossa Beat, and Laila Biali!

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/show/live-studio/ 


Live From Bradley Symphony Center: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Airing Friday, Dec. 17 at 9 pm

Description: The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra celebrates its new season with the opening of a restored city landmark, Bradley Symphony Center. Under the baton of Ken-David Masur, with special guest pianist Aaron Diehl, the orchestra will perform works by Ellington, Gershwin, and Stravinsky, along with a new piece by Eric Nathan commemorating the grand opening of the Center. 

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/show/live-bradley-symphony-center-milwaukee-symphony-orchestra/ 


All Is Bright: A Concordia Christmas

Airing Friday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 pm

Description: The vocal and instrumental musical ensembles of Concordia University Irvine and friends invite you to join us for a festive collection of music that brings light, hope, and joy to the season.

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/video/all-is-bright-a-concordia-christmas-ggj1mo/ 


The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: A New Song Of Grace And Truth

Airing Friday, Dec. 17 at 11 pm

Description: Experience the St. Olaf Christmas Festival, one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States. Led by five conductors, it features more than 500 student musicians who are members of the college’s world-renowned choirs and orchestra. The festival features a rich repertoire of classic Advent and Christmas compositions, familiar carols, global hymns, and contemporary pieces.

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/show/st-olaf-christmas-festival-new-song-grace-and-truth/ 


Great British Baking Show: Christmas Masterclass

Airing Sunday, Dec. 19 at 3 pm

Description: Showcasing everyone’s festive favorites, Paul and Mary divulge in real detail how to make the perfect mince pies, Christmas pudding, and Christmas cake – as well as introducing some new tasty treats for the holiday season. 

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/show/great-british-baking-show/ 


A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

Airing Sunday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 pm

Description: Feeling down about the commercialism of Christmas, Charlie Brown becomes the director of the gang's holiday play. Can he overcome his friends’ preference for dancing overacting, find the “perfect” tree, and discover the true meaning of Christmas? 

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/video/charlie-brown-christmas-special-k5vhzr/ 


CALL THE MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL (2020)

Airing Sunday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 pm 

Description: It is December 1965. Everyone at Nonnatus House is looking forward to traditional celebrations with all the trimmings, but nothing goes quite to plan. Sister Monica Joan is rushed to hospital, and Trixie is incensed to receive a subscription to a Marriage Bureau as a Christmas gift. Meanwhile, a surprise reunion for Shelagh involves her in a deeply moving birth, and the Circus arrives in Poplar, bringing new friendships, new experiences, and an exciting adventure for Nurse Crane!

Show Page: https://www.pbs.org/call-the-midwife/


Christmas At Belmont 

Airing Monday, Dec. 20 at 9 pm 

Description: Christmas at Belmont 2021 features Belmont University students performing holiday favorites in the new Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville. This celebration of the season includes holiday favorites and classic songs.

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/show/christmas-belmont/


A Classic Christmas With The Bach Festival Society 

Airing Monday, Dec. 20 at 10 pm 

Description: Create a new holiday tradition with WUCF— watch Christmas classics performed by the incomparable 175-voice Bach Festival Choir, Youth Choir, and Orchestra in beautiful Knowles Memorial Chapel. Also included are behind-the-scenes interviews with conductor Dr. John Sinclair and other members of the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park. Encores Friday, December 24 at 4 pm and 11 pm. 

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/video/a-classic-christmas-with-the-bach-festival-society-dfkeg3/


In Performance At The White House: Spirit Of Season 

Airing Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 8 pm 

Description: In Performance at The White House was created to showcase the rich fabric of American culture in the setting of the nation's most famous home. Since 1978, the program has embraced virtually every genre of American performance art.

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/show/in-performance/ 


The Lawrence Welk Show Christmas Reunion 

Airing Saturday, Dec. 25 at 6 pm 

Description: Timeless Christmas music includes "Silver Bells," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," and "Adeste Fideles."


Downton Abbey Movie (2019)

Airing Saturday, Dec. 25 at 7 pm 

Description: The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king and queen of England soon unleashes scandal, romance, and intrigue -- leaving the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/show/downton-abbey/ 


Call The Midwife Holiday Special (2021) 

Airing Saturday, Dec. 25 at 9 pm 

Description: Christmas 1966 promises to be a memorable one. The Nonnatus House team is faced with their busiest Christmas Day ever as the Maternity Home is filled with expectant moms and challenging cases. Luckily Mother Mildred is on hand to support the team.

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/show/call-midwife/ 


United In Song: Celebrating The American Dream 

Airing Friday, Dec. 31 at 9 pm 

Description: Join host Chita Rivera for a concert taped at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. Featuring Delbert Anderson, Jencarlos Canela, Judy Collins, Midori, Sandi Patty, Lea Salonga, Paulo Szot, the Washington Ballet, the American Pops Orchestra, and more.

Show Page: https://video.wucftv.org/show/united-song-celebration-americas-resilience/ 


London's New Years Day Parade 

Airing Saturday, Jan. 1 at 8 am 

Great Performances: From Vienna The New Year's Celebration 2022

Airing Saturday, Jan. 1 at 8 pm 


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