Next week, GPB will get into the holiday spirit with festive music, classic characters and royal pooches. Take a look at what we've got planned!

Dickensian - Monday, December 17 through Friday, December 21 at 8:00 pm

Inspired by the novels of Charles Dickens, this fast-paced series delivers surprising twists and turns around every cobblestoned corner. Visit a 19th century London where some of Dickens’ most iconic characters co-exist, including Scrooge, Inspector Bucket and a young Miss Havisham. You can watch two back-to-back episodes of Dickensian each night next week beginning Monday, December 17.  

Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir - Monday, December 17 at 10:00 pm

Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster and renowned actor Hugh Bonneville star as guest musical artist and narrator in the beloved annual holiday television special, Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, returning to PBS for the 15th consecutive year. Ring in the Christmas season through music, dance, storytelling and pageantry. Highlights include powerful arrangements of cherished holiday carols such as “Joy to the World,” “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Christmas Time is Here,” from the beloved “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and “Silent Night.” 

The Queen's Favorite Animals - Wednesday, December 20 at 10:00 pm

This documentary tells the story of Queen Elizabeth's life and character through her relationships with her animals, profiling the 13 generations of corgis the queen has bred since her 18th birthday, to her triumphs in the horseracing world. 

We're only just beginning to deck the halls next week. Check out some of the other Christmas programming we're bringing over from the other side of the pond and let us know what you're looking forward to in the comments.