Holiday

Christmas Carole • WXXI-TV

There’s a new Scrooge in town in this fresh twist on the Charles Dickens classic.

Christmas Carole airs Wednesday, December 24 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streaming live on the WXXI and PBS apps.

BAFTA award-winner Suranne Jones (Scott & Bailey, Doctor Foster, Maryland) stars as the eponymous Carole, with a supporting cast that includes Mark Benton (Shakespeare & Hathaway) and comedian Jo Brand (The Great British Bake-Off: An Extra Slice) as the Ghost of Christmas Present.

Carole McKay is an entrepreneur and outspoken businesswoman whose online business selling all things festive has earned her a fortune, as well as the nickname “Christmas Carole.” But her success hasn’t made her a better human being. In fact, it’s made her worse. The truth is that Carole is a monumentally mean person. Positively Scrooge-like. And, just like Ebenezer, she doesn’t love Christmas at all. But this Christmas Eve, Carole’s past, present and future are about to collide in this heart-warming and hilarious tale, which is full of seasonal cheer for all the family.

Photo: Suranne Jones as Carole/Credit: Provided by APT

November’s CREATE Showcases • WXXI-CREATE

Enjoy these marathons with your favorite CREATE celebrities throughout November.

CREATE Showcases air Fridays from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

This Old House: Rebuilding in Asheville – November 7-9
Join This Old House host Kevin O’Connor and producer Sara Ferguson for an intimate look behind the Asheville project. Catch up on the journey so far, and see if the crew answered your viewer-submitted questions in this marathon.

America’s Test Kitchen Holiday Kitchen Countdown – November 14-16
Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering for a small group or a small army, the secret to success is the same: a great game plan. Join the team from America’s Test Kitchen as they share the best ways to prepare a holiday menu that will wow your guests from start to finish.

Travel Tips with Samantha Brown – November 21-23
Daydreaming of your next getaway? Get inspiration and practical travel tips from Samantha Brown to make those dreams a reality. From the Crystal coast of North Carolina to the Antrim coast of Northern Ireland, she’ll take you on an adventure full of places to love.

Thanks and Giving (Viewer’s Choice) – November 28-30
This Thanksgiving, we’re showing our gratitude and giving a viewer the keys to the lineup! This special marathon, programmed by Create viewer Barbara K. in Pittston, PA, is packed with favorites from across the years that celebrate the great Create family.

Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa On-Demand

Honoring the heritage, unity, culture, and rich contributions of African Americans, Kwanzaa is more than just a celebration; it’s a way of life. Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa explores the seven principles that are the foundation of Kwanzaa by sharing seven real-life stories of impact. These stories reveal how each principle plays a role in the Black community, illustrated through cultural elements of dance, storytelling, music, and spoken word. Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa explores the seven principles that are the foundation of Kwanzaa by sharing seven real-life stories of impact.

Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa features interviews with Dr. David A. Anderson/Sankofa, Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition; Ms. Melba Ayco, Artistic Director and Owner, Northwest Tap Connection; Delores Jackson Radney, Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition; Melanie Funchess, Principal & CEO, Ubuntu Village Works LLC; Reenah Golden, Founder and Artistic Director, Avenue Blackbox Theatre; Anthony and Zakiya King, Owners of Cerebral Kingdom Bookstore; Dr. Shaun Nelms, EPO Superintendent, East High School; Shawn Dunwoody, Digital Designer Dunwoodē Designs; Terrie Ajile Axam, Founder Artistic Director, Total Dance/Dancical Productions Inc., and Terry Chaka, Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition.

Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa is a WXXI Public Media production from 2022. The production team includes: Teej Jenkins-Routier, producer/director; Joanne V. Gordon, editor/producer; and Rhonda Austin, associate producer.