Friday, January 1 at 9:00 p.m.
Great Performances
From Vienna: The New Year’s
Celebration 2010
Hosted by Julie Andrews, conductor Georges Prêtre will lead the Vienna Philharmonic's annual holiday extravaganza in a sparkling program of Strauss Family waltzes, marches and polkas. Includes dance sequences performed live, choreographed by Renato Zanella and costumed by world-renowned fashion designer Valentino.
Sunday, January 3 at 8:00 p.m.
Nature
White Falcon, White Wolf
The film follows the perilous parenthood of two species — white gyrfalcons and Arctic wolves — on Canada’s remote Ellesmere Island, where winter lasts nine months and raising young in such a hostile environment is a daily struggle.
Sunday, January 3 at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece Classic
Cranford (Part 3)
Part three of a three-part miniseries, starring Judi Dench and Emmy-winer Eileen Atkins, is based on Elizabeth Gaskell’s witty and poignant novels about a village on the cusp of change.
Monday-Wednesday, January 4-6 at 9:00 p.m.
This Emotional Life
This three-part documentary examines why people find happiness to be such an elusive goal.
Tuesday, January 5 at 8:00 p.m.
NOVA
Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor
NOVA joins an exclusive dive beneath the waters of Pearl Harbor to trace new clues to the sinking of the USS Arizona.
Wednesday, January 6 at 8:00 p.m.
The Human Spark
Becoming Us (Episode 1)
Where and when did the “human spark” first ignite? In the caves of France, where 30,000-year-old paintings adorn the walls? Or at a much earlier time — and on another continent?
Thursday, January 7 at 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Keeping Score
Three innovative episodes that communicate the power and joy of classical music.
Sunday, January 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Nature
Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air
High-definition, high-speed footage of hummingbirds in the wild helps viewers to understand the world of hummingbirds as never before.
Sunday, January 10 at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece Classic
Return to Cranford (Part 1)
Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, Julia McKenzie and Barbara Flynn are back with other distinguished residents of Cranford. Based on the stories of Victorian-era writer Elizabeth Gaskell, Return to Cranford also features Tom Hiddleston (Wallander) and Tim Curry.
Monday, January 11 at 8:00 p.m.
American Masters
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Before Otis Redding, before Motown, before Aretha Franklin became the Queen of Soul, Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound.
Tuesday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Calzada
This documentary, based on the life and works of Cuban-American artist Humberto Calzada, captures the extraordinary means by which human tragedy becomes the canvas of an unique Caribbean experience.
Tuesday, January 12 at 8:00 p.m.
NOVA
Building Pharaoh’s Ship
NOVA follows a team of archeologists and boat builders as they reconstruct a vessel depicted on the wall of an ancient Egyptian temple.
Tuesday, January 12 at 9:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.
Independent Lens
Young@Heart
The Young@Heart Chorus, a New England senior citizens chorus, has charmed audiences worldwide with their renditions of songs by everyone from the Clash to Coldplay.
Wednesday, January 13 at 8:00 p.m.
The Human Spark
So Human, So Chimp (Episode 2)
Alda joins researchers studying our fellow simians to discover both what we share with them and what new skills humans evolved since we went our separate ways.
Wednesday, January 13 at 9:00 p.m.
Great Performances
Passing Strange
The Spike Lee-directed film featuring the award-winning Broadway rock musical of the same title makes it's broadcast debut.
Thursdays, January 14, 21 & 28 at 9:00 p.m.
Life On Mars
Life On Mars is a witty, fast-paced and suspenseful crime series with a twist, by the creators of Hustle and Spooks. It was the hit drama of 2006, winning universal rave reviews and numerous awards including Best Series at the International Emmys, Banff and the Broadcasting Press Guild, and the BAFTA audience award (viewers’ vote).
Sunday, January 17 at 8:00 p.m.
Nature
Clash: Encounters of
Bears and Wolves
Each time two great predators meet, one of them will have a tactical advantage — but which one, and when?
Sunday, January 17 at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece Classic
Return to Cranford (Part 2)
Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, Julia McKenzie and Barbara Flynn are back with other distinguished residents of Cranford. Based on the stories of Victorian-era writer Elizabeth Gaskell, Return to Cranford also features Tom Hiddleston (Wallander) and Tim Curry. |
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Monday, January 18 at 9:00 p.m.
American Experience
Influenza 1918
This is the story of the post-WWI spread of Spanish Influenza across America.
Tuesday, January 19 at 8:00 p.m.
NOVA
Riddles of the Sphinx
A team of archeologists carries out experiments that reveal the techniques and labor invested in the carving of the Sphinx. The team also unearths new discoveries about the people who built the gigantic sculpture and why they created such a haunting and stupendous image.
Tuesday, January 19 at 10:00 p.m.
Frontline
A Death in Tehran
FRONTLINE investigates the life and death of Neda Soltani whose image remains a potent symbol for those who want to keep the reform movement in Iran alive.
Tuesday, January 19 at 11:00 p.m.
Independent Lens
Copyright Criminals
A documentary by Benjamin Franzen and Kembrew McLeod, Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the ongoing debates about artistic expression, copyright law and (of course) money.
Thursday, January 21 at 9:00 p.m.
Great Performances at the MET
The Audition
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Susan Froemke, The Audition looks at the intense pressures young opera singers face as they struggle to succeed in one of the most difficult professions in the performing arts.
Thursday, January 21 at 11:00 p.m.
Soundstage
Tim McGraw
The 2009 release of his tenth studio album, Southern Voice, represents a new level of depth and intensity for the seasoned country artist, showcased on this episode.
Saturday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m.*
The Human Spark
Brain Matters (Episode 3)
Viewers literally peer into Alda’s head with a variety of high-tech imaging techniques, looking for his human spark.
* And Tuesday, January 26 at 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 24 at 8:00 p.m.
Nature
American Eagle
Unique to North America, the bald eagle is the continent’s most recognizable aerial predator. Photographed by Emmy-winning cinematographer Neil Rettig, this episode tells the story of a year in the lives of these majestic raptors on a breathtaking stretch of the Mississippi.
Sunday, January 24 at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece Classic
Emma (Episode 1)
Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller star in a lavish new adaptation of Jane Austen’s popular novel.
Monday, January 25 at 9:00 p.m.
American Experience
Wyatt Earp
Documentary depicts the complexities and flaws of the Western lawman whose life is a lens on politics, justice and economic opportunity on the American frontier.
Tuesday, January 26 at 8:00 p.m.
NOVA
The Incredible Journey
of the Butterflies
NOVA flies along with the Monarch butterflies, visiting the spectacular locations they call home and meeting the dangers they encounter along the way.
Tuesday, January 26 at 10:00 p.m.
Frontline
The Card Game
As credit card companies face rising public anger, new regulation from Washington and a potential perfect storm of economic bad news, FRONTLINE and The New York Times examine the future of the massive consumer loan industry and its impact on a fragile national economy.
Tuesday, January 26 at 11:00 p.m.
Independent Lens
Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes
In this “loving critique” from a self-proclaimed “hip-hop head,” Byron Hurt tackles issues of masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia in today’s hip-hop culture by talking with rappers, moguls and fans.
Wednesday, January 27 at 8:00 p.m.
Tavis Smiley Reports
In the first of four primetime specials that examine some of the country's defining moments, noted broadcaster Tavis Smiley accompanies Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on a diplomatic mission abroad, to meetings on Capitol Hill and within the State Department itself
Thursday, January 28 at 11:00 p.m.
Soundstage
The Fray
The Fray packs a punch with an emotion-filled performance featuring songs from 2005’s How to Save a Life and their eponymous 2009 album.
Sunday, January 31 at 8:00 p.m.
Nature
Wild Balkans
In the landscape of the Balkans live wild animals that have all but vanished from the rest of Europe.
Sunday, January 31 at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece Classic
Emma (Episode 2)
Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller star in a lavish new adaptation of Jane Austen’s popular novel. |
