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Celtic Woman DestinyEnjoy more musical enchantment from Ireland’s

famed singing group, filmed in a spectacular setting.

Premieres Dec. 1 at 8 PmDeepak Chopra: The Future of God

Faith meets science in this thought-provoking program with renowned spiritual teacher and

medical doctor Deepak Chopra.Premieres Dec. 7 at 8 Pm

Doc Martin Seven Grumpy SeasonsShot on location in the picturesque seaside village

of Port Isaac during the filming of Doc Martin’s highly anticipated seventh season.

Premieres Dec. 10 at 8 PmHoliday Traditions Concert

Enjoy a wonderful holiday concert at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts featuring

area youth choral and orchestra groups. Produced by WUFT-TV.

tune in Dec. 21 at 9 Pm, Dec. 22 at 10 Pm anD Dec. 23 at 8 PmCall the Midwife Holiday Special 2015

Join the festivities—and upheavals—as Poplar readies itself for Christmas 1960.

tune in Dec. 25 at 8 Pm

In Defense of FoodJoin Michael Pollan on a fascinating journey to find

out what we should eat to be healthy.tune in Dec. 30 at 9 Pm

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Call the Midwife Holiday SpecialFriday, December 25 at 8 p.m.

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DAYTIMEMONDAY–FRIDAY

6:00 7/Arthur’s Perfect Christmas Martha Speaks6:30 Odd Squad7:00 7,18,24,25/Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas Wild Kratts7:30 Wild Kratts8:00 Nature Cat (Mondays and Wednesdays only) 24,25/Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas8:30 7/Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas Curious George9:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood10:00 7/Peg + Cat Holidays Sesame Street10:30 Peg + Cat 24/Peg + Cat Holidays11:00 Dinosaur Train11:30 Dinosaur Train12:00 Super Why!12:30 Thomas & Friends 24/Peg + Cat Holidays1:00 7/Peg + Cat Holidays 8/The Cat in the Hat Knows All About Christmas Sesame Street1:30 The Cat in the Hat Knows All About That 16,24/The Cat in the Hat Knows All About Christmas2:00 7,25/Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas Curious George2:30 Curious George 7/Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas 3:00 Arthur 25/Arthur’s Perfect Christmas3:30 Nature Cat4:00 Rick Steves’ Europe4:30 Tavis Smiley5:00 WUFT News First at Five (through 12/18) Rick Steves’ Europe5:30 BBC World News America6:00 Deutsche Welle News6:30 Nightly Business Report7:00 PBS NewsHour

SATURDAY 6:00 Arthur 6:30 World Girl 7:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 7:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 8:00 Curious George 12/Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas8:30 Curious George9:00 Wild Kratts9:30 Wild Kratts10:00 5/Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmonde-White 12/30 Days to a Younger Heart with Dr. Steven Masley 19/A Salute to Downton Abbey 26/Jacques Pepin Heart & Soul 10:30 26/Cooks Country11:00 5/Easy Yoga for Arthritis with Peggy Cappy 26/Sara’s Weeknight Meals11:30 12/Deepak Chopra: The Future of God 19/Pain Prescription with Dr. Martin Yass 26/Lidia’s Kitchen 12:00 5/Super Genes with Dr. Rudy Tanzi 26/The Chef’s Table with Randall White 12:30 26/The Victory Garden Edible Feast1:00 26/This Old House1:30 12/The Fast Metabolism Revolution with Haylie Pomroy 19/Rick Steves’ European Christmas 26/This Old House2:00 5/Joy Bauer’s Food Remedies 26/Ask This Old House2:30 26/Hometime3:00 26/The Woodwright’s Shop3:30 12/Salute to Downton Abbey 19/The Fast Metabolism Revolution with Haylie Pomroy 26/Motorweek 4:00 5/Deepak Chopra: The Future of God 12/Rick Steves’ European Christmas 26/Martha Stewart’s Cooking School 4:30 26/Martha Bakes 5:00 26/History Detectives 5:30 19/John Denver: Country Boy

SUNDAY6:00 Sid the Science Kid6:30 Peg + Cat7:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood7:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood8:00 Curious George 20/Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas8:30 Curious George9:00 Wild Kratts9:30 6/Ilene Silverman Show 27/Wild Kratts10:00 Sewing with Nancy10:30 6/Brain Maker with David Perlmutter, MD 13/Super Genes with Rudy Tanzi 20/Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmonde-White 27/Steven Raichlin’s Project Smoke11:00 27/Lidia’s Kitchen11:30 20/21 Days to a Slimmer Younger You with Dr. Kellyann 27/Simply Ming12:00 27/The McLaughlin Group12:30 6/Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You 13/30 Days to a Younger Heart with Dr. Steven Masley 27/Capitol Update1:00 27/The Ilene Silverman Show1:30 20/Joy Bauer’s Food Remedies 27/A Chef’s Life Holiday Special2:00 13/Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmode-White2:30 6/The Fast Metabolism Revolution with Haylie Pomroy 27/Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey, Season 53:00 13/Joe Bonamassa Muddy Wolf Live at Red Rocks 20/Super Genes with Dr. Rudy Tanzi3:30 27/Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey, Season 54:30 6/Alabama: Hymns & Gospel Favorites 13/He Touch Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley 27/Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey, Season 55:00 20/Brain Maker with David Perlmutter, MD5:30 27/Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey, Season 56:30 27/Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey, Season 5

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Dean, College of Journalism & Communications Diane McFarlinExecutive Director Randy WrightEditor Sue WagnerGraphic Designer Jaclyn De Bonis

WUFT VOLUNTEER AMBASSADORSLynda BucciarelliHarry DanielsDaniel DePalmaMartha Jane FriedrichLouis Kalivoda

Laurie Michaelson Melanie RossIngrid ScalesMelanie ShoreChuck Siegel

Ilene SilvermanKinnon ThomasTrish UtterKent WalkerGreg Young

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1 —Tuesday8:00 Celtic Woman DestinyEnjoy more musical enchantment from Ireland’s famed singing group, filmed in a spectacular setting.10:00 The Fast Metabolism with Haylie Pomroy This special is designed to help people change their lives for the better. It’s designed for people who live in the real world with real world stresses and challenges. It’s really unusual because in it Haylie Pomroy actually encourages people to get healthy by eating more food – not less!12:00 Charlie Rose

2 — Wednesday8:00 Great PerformancesAndrea Bocelli: Cinema. From Hollywood, tenor Andrea Bocelli performs memorable favorites from blockbuster movies.10:00 The Brain Fog Fix with Dr. Michael Dow This three-week program is designed to help you naturally restore three of your brain’s most crucial chemicals: serotonin, dopamine, and cortisol.12:00 Charlie Rose3 — Tuesday

3 — Thursday8:00 Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmonde-White This program provides valuable insights on combating the physical signs and consequences of aging. Scientific, yet entertaining and accessible, the special shares practical information on slowing down and potentially

reversing the aging process through exercise and other lifestyle choices.9:00 A Salute to Downton AbbeyWatch clips from previous seasons and see tantalizing previews of season six. Hugh Bonneville hosts.10:30 21 Days to a Slimmer Younger You with Dr. Kellyann In this program you can learn how to undergo your own life-changing transformation in just 21 days. You’ll learn all about the super-foods that renew your cells so you erase wrinkles and become a fat-burning machine. You’ll discover the power of bone broth—the “liquid gold” that takes years off your skin and melts pounds off your body. And you’ll see how short, painless mini-fasts can take your weight loss to a whole new level.12:00 Charlie Rose

4 — Friday8:00 Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You Suze gives up-to-date advice on a broad set of financial issues, and responds with savvy, humor and empathy to specific questions from the enthusiastic audience.10:00 Ken Burns The Civil WarCelebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark series with this in-depth look at the iconic film. 11:00 Washington Week11:30 Charlie Rose This Week12:00 Charlie Rose

5 — Saturday6:00 Ken Burns The Civil WarSee listing on 12/4 at 8 p.m.7:30 Carpenters: Close to You This music-filled documentary traces the Carpenters’ career through the eyes of Richard Carpenter and the group’s friends in the music business. Songs featured include “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” “Top of the World,” “For All We Know,” “Superstar,” “Yesterday Once More,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and “We’ve Only Just Begun.”9:00 Songbook Standards: As Time Goes By Join Jack Jones for a nostalgic hit parade of classic songs from the greatest singers of the 50s-60s.11:00 Joe Bonamassa Muddy Wolf Live at Red Rocks

6 — Sunday6:00 Carpenters: Close to YouSee listing on 12/5 at 7:30 p.m.7:30 A Salute to Downton AbbeySee listing on 12/3 at 9 p.m.9:00 Celtic Woman DestinySee listing on 12/1 at 8 p.m.11:00 Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You See listing on 12/4 at 8 p.m.

7 — Monday8:00 Deepak Chopra: The Future of GodFaith meets science in this thought-provoking program in which world renowned spiritual teacher and medical doctor Deepak Chopra demonstrates that the tools of our most advanced fields of science can be used to answer some of these fundamentally spiritual questions.10:00 The Brain Fog Fix with Dr. Mike Dow See listing on 12/2 at 10 p.m.12:00 Charlie Rose

8 — Tuesday8:00 On the Psychiatrist’s Couch with Dr. Daniel Amen The Washington Post wrote that by almost any measure Dr. Daniel Amen is the most popular psychiatrist in America. He is a double board certified psychiatrist and has written 10 New York Times bestselling books, including the mega-bestseller “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.”10:00 Rick Steves’ European ChristmasJoin Rick Steves for a colorful, musical celebration of Christmas across Europe. From England to Wales,

PRIMETIMECeltic Woman Destiny

Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.

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9:30 Country Pop Legends Country pop legends unite to perform their biggest and most-loved hit recordings from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.11:30 A Salute to Downton Abbey 12:00 Charlie Rose

15 — Tuesday8:00 Ed Slott’s Retirement RoadmapEd Slott shows how to take retirement savings on a permanent vacation from taxes and avoid Uncle Sam.10:00 Super Genes with Dr. Rudy TanzerExplore how we might shape our genetic future through self-directed biological transformation. A lively mix of compelling stories, the latest scientific research and actionable wisdom from a leading genetic researcher and author.12:00 Charlie Rose

16 —Wednesday8:00 The Big Band YearsHear the music that brought the country through WWII and kick-started the baby boom.10:00 Deepak Chopra: The Future of GodSee listing on 12/7 at 8 p.m.12:00 Charlie Rose

17 — Thursday8:00 50 Years of Peter, Paul and MaryCelebrate the trio that provided America’s soundtrack for generations.

France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, you’ll see the bright Christmas markets, hear local choirs, share holiday traditions with families...and even play in the snow.12:00 Charlie Rose

9 —Wednesday8:00 A Salute to Downton AbbeySee listing on 12/3 at 9 p.m.9:30 A Tribute to ToussaintNew Orleans R&B legend Allen Toussaint, an American musician, composer, and record producer is still going strong at the age of 76. Active in New Orleans’ music industry since the early 1960s, Toussaint remains an influential figure in American music.11:00 Easy Yoga for Arthritis with Peggy Cappy The ‘Yoga for All of Us’ author effectively addresses arthritis relief through the practice of yoga.12:00 Charlie Rose

10 — Thursday8:00 Doc Martin Seven Grumpy SeasonsShot on location in the picturesque seaside village of Port Isaac during the filming of Doc Martin’s highly anticipated seventh season, this special is public television’s third behind-the-scenes look at the international hit series. Featuring interviews with producers, cast members, and director Ben Gregor, this pledge special is an enjoyable sneak peek at what Martin Clunes – the Doc himself – is calling the “best” series yet.9:30 A Salute to Downton Abbey.See listing on 12/3 at 9 p.m.10:00 Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You See listing on 12/4 at 8 p.m.12:00 Charlie Rose

11 — Friday8:00 Easy Yoga for Arthritis with Peggy Cappy See listing on 12/9 at 11 p.m.9:00 Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park Join the iconic duo and the more 500,000 fans who came out for this once-in-a-lifetime 1981 benefit concert for the world’s most famous urban park. The concert features the pairs’ greatest hits, from “Mrs. Robinson” to “Sounds of Silence.” 10:30 A Salute to Downton Abbey11:00 Washington Week11:30 Charlie Rose This Week12:00 Charlie Rose

12 — Saturday6:00 Alabama: Hymns and Gospel FavoritesOne of the most acclaimed country bands of all time, Alabama celebrates their love for gospel music in this collection of songs of faith including “Church in the Wildwood,” “I’ll Fly Away,” “The Old Rugged Cross” and the new “Angels Among Us.”7:30 Classic Rewind 2 Join actor/conductor David Ogden Stiers for a visual and aural feast of works from the masters.9:00 A Salute to Downton AbbeySee listing on 12.3 at 9 p.m.10:30 A Tribute to ToussaintSee listing on 12/9 at 9:30 p.m.12:00 Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You

13 —Sunday6:00 Rick Steves’ European ChristmasSee listing on 12/8 at 10 p.m.8:00 Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park See listing on 12/11 at 9 p.m.9:30 Classic Rewind 2See listing on 12/12 at 7:30 p.m.11:00 Pain Prescription with Dr. Martin YassThis special shows viewers exactly why they no longer need to suffer from chronic pain and some of the simple ways to resolve pain.

14 — Monday8:00 John Denver: Country BoyDiscover the man behind the music in this intimate profile of the popular singer-songwriter.

Doc Martin Seven Grumpy Seasons

Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.

21 — Monday8:00 Antiques RoadshowJunk in the Trunk 2. Travel with ROADSHOW to enjoy never-before-seen appraisals from Season 16.9:00 Holiday Traditions 2015Enjoy a wonderful holiday concert at the Curtis M. Phillips Center featuring area youth choral and orchestra groups. The tradition continues under the direction of Professor Gary Langford, Professor of Music Emeritus at the University of Florida and Conductor of the Alachua County Youth Orchestra. Produced by WUFT-TV.10:00 Great Houses with Julian FellowesJulian Fellowes, the creator of Downton Abbey, is on a mission to uncover the true stories behind the greatest of Britain’s great houses. On the hunt for the real Lord Granthams, Lady Marys, and Bates and Annas, Julian shares the personal stories hidden behind the walls and discovers that these buildings are not just for society’s elite--these homes hold history for everyone.11:00 Great Houses with Julian FellowesSee listing above.12:00 Charlie Rose

22 — Tuesday8:00 Live from Lincoln CenterSinatra at 100 with the New York Philharmonic. LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER brings live performances of opera, drama, music, and dance direct from the stages of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City into American homes, making the world’s greatest artists

10:00 Pain Prescription with Dr. Martin YassSee listing on 12/13 at 11 p.m.12:00 Charlie Rose

18 — Friday8:00 Classic Rewind 2See listing on 12/12.9:30 30 Days to a Younger Heart with Dr. Steven Masley Steven Masley, MD and his 3 simple steps have helped thousands of patients turn back the clock, and reverse the onset of aging and disease.11:00 Washington Week11:30 Charlie Rose This Week12:00 Charlie Rose

19 — Saturday7:00 The Big Band YearsSee listing on 12/16 at 8 p.m.9:00 50 Years of Peter, Paul and MarySee listing on 12/17 at 8 p.m.11:00 Ed Slott’s Retirement RoadmapSee listing on 12/15 at 8 p.m.

20 — Sunday7:00 Country Pop LegendsSee listing on 12/14 at 9:30 p.m.9:00 A Salute to Downton AbbeySee listing on 12/3 at 9 p.m.10:30 50 Years of Peter, Paul and MarySee listing on 12/17 at 8 p.m.

accessible to a nationwide audience.9:30 Salute to Downton Abbey10:00 Holiday Traditions 2015See listing on 12/21 at 9 p.m.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

23 — Wednesday8:00 Holiday Traditions 2015See listing on 12/21 at 9 p.m.9:00 NATUREMagic of the Snowy Owl. Take an intimate look at the snowy owl, a bird popularized by Harry Potter’s loyal companion Hedwig.10:00 Time ScannersJerusalem. Explore Jerusalem’s engineering creations to discover the hidden keys to their construction.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

24 — Thursday8:00 Lidia Celebrates America: Home for the Holidays9:00 Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir featuring Santino Fontana and the Sesame Street Muppets Join Fontana, Muppets® from Sesame Street® and the choir and orchestra for a holiday extravaganza.10:00 Christmas at BelmontJoin host Kathy Mattea for a concert of carols, classical works, world music and seasonal favorites.12:30 Christmas in Harvard Square

25 — Friday8:00 Washington Week8:30 Charlie Rose This Week 9:00 Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2015Join the festivities—and upheavals—as Poplar readies itself for Christmas 1960.10:30 ViciousHoliday Special. Join Freddie and Stuart for a holiday soiree with neighbor Ash and feisty friend Violet.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

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50 Years of Peter, Paul and MaryThursday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.

26 — Saturday6:00 The Lawrence Welk ShowNew Year’s.7:00 Antiques RoadshowJunk in the Trunk 2. See listing on 12/21 at 8 p.m.8:00 Doc Martin Seven Grumpy SeasonsSee listing on 12/10 at 8 p.m.9:00 Vicar of DibleyLove and Marriage.9:30 Vicious10:00 Moone Boy10:30 The Black Adder11:00 Austin City LimitsPhoenix.12:00 Live from the Artist’s DenDamien Rice.

27 — Sunday6:30 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey, Season 5. Edith is found out. Mary finally shakes a suitor. Isobel and Lord Merton reveal their plans. Robert throws another guest out of the house.7:30 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey, Season 5. Observe Mrs. Patmore’s surprise, Anna’s predicament and Robert’s revelation.9:00 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey, Season 5. The Crawleys go to a shooting party at a castle in Northumberland and return to Downton for a joyful Christmas holiday.11:00 The Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece SpecialEnter the world of Edwardian manners with the historical advisor to “Downton Abbey.”

28 — Monday8:00 Antiques RoadshowJunk in the Trunk 3. View never-before-seen appraisals, including a sports collection and a book with a mysterious pas t.9:00 Antiques RoadshowTreasures on the Move. Travel through air, sea, land-and time-in this special featuring Art Deco travel posters, a Waltham railroad pocket watch, and a Lewis and Clark map. Which is appraised at $45,000? Also: a trip to the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum.10:00 Independent LensEast of Salinas. Meet José, a bright third grader, and his dedicated teacher, both sons of migrant farm workers.

11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

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29 — Tuesday8:00 Time ScannersManchu Picchu. Discover the construction secrets of the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu.9:00 Time ScannersColosseum. Uncover engineering secrets behind ancient Rome’s Colosseum with new laser-scanning technology.10:00 FRONTLINEEscaping ISIS. Hear gripping, first-hand accounts of women who escaped the brutal reign of ISIS.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

30 —Wednesday8:00 NATUREAnimal Misfits. View odd, bizarre and unlikely creatures that seem ill-equipped for survival, yet cling to life.9:00 In Defense of FoodJoin Michael Pollan on a fascinating journey to find out what we should eat to be healthy.11:00 BBC News11:30 Tavis Smiley12:00 Charlie Rose

31 —Thursday8:00 Live from Lincoln CenterNew York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: La Vie Parisienne. Ring in a new year with the Philharmonic and the sounds of Paris, featuring Alan Gilbert and Susan Graham in music by Ravel, Offenbach and Saint-Saens.10:00 Michael Feinstein New Year’s Eve at the Rainbow Room Ring in the New Year with two-time Emmy® and five-time Grammy®-nominated entertainer, Michael Feinstein. Known as “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” this energetic performer captures the heyday of the glamorous New York nightclubs as he hosts this celebration from high atop 30 Rockefeller Plaza in the glittering, newly restored Rainbow Room!11:00 Live from Lincoln CenterNew York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: La Vie Parisienne. See listing at 8 p.m.

In Defense of FoodWednesday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m.

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Artwalk Gainesville

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City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Crystal Air and Water

Dance Alive National Ballet

Fine, Farkash and Parlapiano

Francesca’s Trattoria

Flying Biscuit Cafe

Florida Citizen’s Bank

Florida Credit Union

Gainesville Carpets Plus

Gainesville Orchestra

Haven Hospice

Hippodrome Theater

Ilene’s for Fashion

Kitchen & Spice and Other Things Nice

Malgorzata’s Gallery

Bill Mitchell State Farm Insurance

Paddiwhack

Publix

Quality Design Works Kitchens and Baths

Quality Plumbing

Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College Foundation

Simply Delightful Confections

Skate Mania

Sweetwater Organic Coffee

Thornebrook Chocolates

UF College of the Arts

UF Health Cancer Center

UF Health Breast Center

UF Health Women’s Center

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Waldo’s Antique Village

Wild Birds Unlimited

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Season Six PremiereSunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at 9 p.m.