MASTERPIECE CLASSIC

DOWNTON ABBEY SERIES II, EPISODE 3 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 @ 11:00PM 1918 Mary’s new alliance has aroused Violet’s interest in matters of suitability and love. With Sybil in mind, the Dowager Countess declares, “war breaks down barriers and when peacetime re-erects them, it’s very easy to find oneself on the wrong side.” Indeed, among war’s greatest casualties at...

MASTERPIECE CLASSIC

THE PARADISE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM Moray’s ambitions hit a road bump in the form of Bradley Burroughs, the barber, while Edmund’s ambitions get a boost from Katherine as she toys with Moray. As Denise executes another bold idea, Jonas graduates from prowling to a more active role in protecting Moray’s interests. Arthur Darvill (Little Dorrit) joins Joanna...

CRAFT IN AMERICA

FORGE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 @ 11:00PM Forging is an ancient method where metal is heated and reheated, strengthened and hammered into sinuous, extravagant curves. Through this mysterious process, artists express their creativity and skill. The craft of silversmithing in New England existed even before America’s most patriotic silversmith, Paul Revere, made his famous ride. Old Newbury...

WASHINGTON WEEK

WITH GWEN IFILL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 @ 6:00PM & 11:00PM THIS WEEK: HEALTHCARE.GOV TROUBLES, GOP INTRA-PARTY BATTLE & U.S. SURVEILLANCE OF FOREIGN LEADERS The people trying to signup for health insurance coverage are not the only ones angry over the continuing problems with the HealthCare.gov website. President Obama is unhappy and taking immediate action to bring in more experts as well as...

CALL THE MIDWIFE

CALL THE MIDWIFE EPISODE 5 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 @ 10:00PM Jenny finds herself for once not involved in the beginning of life, but at its end. When Nonnatus House cleaner Peggy’s brother Frank is diagnosed with cancer, Jenny and the nuns are called upon to care for him. In doing so, Jenny comes to know the siblings better, learning of their upbringing in a workhouse and the profound effect it...