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December 8, 2022
With the holiday season upon us, we have just received word from PBS that they will be adding several new foreign language series from Walter Presents to the Passport library. This grand collection includes several new series and Season 9 of Seaside Hotel, coming January 13, 2023! In addition, All Creatures Great and Small Season 3, and Vienna Blood Season 3, will be binge events for Passport members starting January 8, 2023. Until then, please enjoy the recommended seasonal programs below and stay cozy.
- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer
Now on to the shows
Andy Williams' Urban Nutcracker
Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th Century fairy tale. Strains of Duke Ellington dovetail with the buzz of neon, driven by the heartbeat of Tchaikovsky, blending classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, step, and jazz into something special. A fantastic fusion of modern and classical dance. It's a celebration of our multicultural community! Watch Now.
Santa's Wild Home
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. Watch Now.
America's Test Kitchen Special: Home for the Holidays
America's Test Kitchen is the most-watched cooking show on public television—more than 2 million viewers tune in each week—and this holiday season, we're bringing you a special hour-long holiday-themed episode. The hour-long special features five of the test kitchen's favorite holiday recipes, including new twists on classic holiday fare such as Turkey En Cocotte and Beef Tenderloin. Watch Now.
Astrid from Walter Presents
Astrid Nielsen works in the library of the judicial police. She has Asperger's syndrome. With an incredible memory, she excels at analyzing files of ongoing investigations. The district commander decides to use it to the fullest, entrusting her with very complex investigations which have remained unsolved to date. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles. Binge Now.
Mark Your Calendar
Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas
Learn how to prepare the perfect three-course Christmas dinner with Dame Mary Berry in this merry new special filled to the brim with her time-tested recipes. Mary provides the only guide you'll ever need for a festive feast as she and some special friends show you how to plan, shop, and prep for a delicious, stress-free day. Premieres December 19. Watch the preview.
December 22, 2022
Welcome to the holiday edition of our Passport Picks. We have selected a few holiday favorites to share this season, including a stellar ballet performance, Black Lucy and the Bard. We want to wish you all the happiest of holidays as well as a prosperous and healthy new year!
- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer
Now on to the shows
Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas
Learn how to prepare the perfect three-course Christmas dinner with Dame Mary Berry in this merry new special filled to the brim with her time-tested recipes. Mary provides the only guide you'll ever need for a festive feast as she and some special friends show you how to plan, shop, and prep for a delicious, stress-free day. Watch Now.
Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank
Celebrate the holidays with this timeless favorite featuring the magical combination of Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby in an early color television special from 1957. The two legends swap Christmas carols, songs, and stories, pay a musical visit to Victorian England, and duet on Christmas classics. Watch Now.
Stories from the Stage: Holiday Spirit
Top storytellers share stories that conjure the holiday spirit. David Dean Bottrell discovers his passion after stealing the school play's spotlight; Andrea Kamens's bright menorah cuts through the darkness of antisemitism, and Joe Charnitski tries to break a nightmare-before-Christmas bad luck streak. Watch Now.
Great Performances: Black Lucy and the Bard
Explore this breathtaking rendition of Shakespeare's love life through the perspective of the "Dark Lady" in this work from Nashville Ballet based on poetry by Caroline Randall Williams and featuring an original score by GRAMMY winner Rhiannon Giddens. Watch Now.
Mark Your Calendar
The Yorkshire Vet
The documentary series follows the veterinary practice that inspired All Creatures Great and Small, the classic series by James Herriot. This program stars the staff at the actual practice of Alf Wight (better known as James Herriot) in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Peter Wright, Alf's former trainee and the current head of practice, continues his legacy and offers entertaining insights into the real James Herriot. All three seasons premiere on January 1 in WHRO Passport. Watch the preview.
