MASTERPIECE CLASSIC

DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 4 EPISODE 7 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 @ 8:00PM Robert and Thomas return from America, Bates makes a surprise trip to York, Edith prepares to go abroad, and suitors flock to Mary. Branson helps someone move on, and Rose makes her move. The much-loved cast of Downton Abbey Season 4 includes Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Joanne...

TALES FROM THE ROYAL BEDCHAMBER

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 @ 10:00PM Lucy Worsley gets into bed with past monarchs to uncover the secrets of the royal bedchamber. She reveals that our obsession with royal bedrooms, births and succession is nothing new. In fact, the rise and fall of their magnificent beds reflects the changing fortunes of the monarchy itself.  This program will reveal that while today some areas are intensely...

WASHINGTON WEEK

WITH GWEN IFILL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 @ 9:00PM President Obama’s action to restore diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba was the result of 18-months of secret negotiations with the communist regime that also included a prisoner exchange. Pope Francis played a crucial role in the talks that led to the release of American contractor Alan Gross, who was held in a Cuban prison for...

THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR

CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR FEATURING DEBORAH VOIGT AND JOHN RHYS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 @ 11:00PM Leading dramatic soprano Deborah Voigt and acclaimed British actor and voice artist John Rhys-Davies join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in a concert of holiday favorites. Among the highlights of the concert, conducted by Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy, are...

DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 @ 7:00PM For the millions of devoted viewers eagerly awaiting the debut of the new season of Downton Abbey on MASTERPIECE on January 4, 2015, on PBS, relief is on the way. Downton Abbey Rediscovered offers a tempting sampling of best-loved moments from the past four seasons and a few delectable delights from Season Five. Celebrating the series that The Hollywood Reporter...