On Q: Holiday Specials & More to Watch in December

'Great British Baking Show,' 'Jack Taylor,' a holiday special from 'Last Tango in Halifax,' 'Nova,' and 'Doc Martin' If you are having trouble reading this email, [read the online version](. [KQED Logo]( [Donate]( [Tasty Treats for the Holidays]( Join The Great British Baking Show judges Mary and Paul in the kitchen as they make Christmas pudding, mince pies and more. Watch The Great British Baking Show: Christmas Masterclass on Friday, December 8, at 9pm on KQED 9. [View TV airdates]( [Watch a preview]( [One Tough-As-Nails PI]( Jack Taylor is back for season three! Iain Glen (Game of Thrones) stars in this Irish crime drama as a cop-turned-private-investigator who takes on vigilantes and tracks down killers. Watch the season three premiere of Jack Taylor, airing Friday, December 15, at 8:35pm on KQED Plus [View TV airdates]( [Watch series trailer]( SPONSORED BY [Shop at your local independent bookstore this holiday season:]( The gift idea from your favorite independent bookstore this season? Everyone gets a book! As booksellers, we are proud to make the Bay Area a place where ideas flourish. Pick up our holiday catalog for great book recommendations selected by booksellers who read. For a list of Northern California Independent Booksellers, visit [nciba.com]( [Holidays in Halifax]( Witness the story of childhood sweethearts, reunited after nearly sixty years apart. Their story continues in the two-part Last Tango in Halifax: Holiday Special, airing Sunday, December 17, and Sunday, December 24, at 8pm on KQED 9. [View TV airdates]( [Watch a preview]( [The Brainpower of Birds]( Although we use the phrase “bird brain” as an insult, birds actually hide surprisingly acute intelligence. But just how smart are they? Find out on NOVA: Bird Brain, airing Wednesday, December 20, at 9pm on KQED 9. [View TV airdates]( SPONSORED BY [SFJAZZ]( The funk legend returns to [SFJAZZ]( for a New Year’s celebration as we party our way into the new year. [Sugar Pie DeSanto]( opens the show. [A Christmas Marathon]( Calling all Doc Martin fans! We’re broadcasting the entire seventh season of the catchy comedy-drama on Christmas Day. Watch the Doc Martin marathon Monday, December 25, beginning at 12pm on KQED Plus. [View TV airdates]( [Watch season trailer]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Google Plus]( [YouTube]( [Manage Subscription]( | [Privacy Policy]( KQED 2601 Mariposa St. San Francisco, CA 94110-1426 Copyright © 2017 [KQED](. All Rights Reserved.