Masterpiece Classic Invites You To Return to Downton Abbey
Don’t Miss the Explosive Second Season, Premiering Sunday, January 8, at 9 PM!

 
Get ready for all the drama as the second season of Downton Abbey premieres Sunday, January 8, at 9 PM! Each subsequent Sunday in January offers another new episode exploring tumultuous post World War I times of a stunning society thrown into crisis.

As one of the most successful series in recent Masterpiece history (and one of the most awarded, with multiple Emmy® wins), Downton Abbey depicts the tangled lives of the aristocrats and servants at a country estate. The international hit, written by Julian Fellowes, stars Dame Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern, as well as fresh new faces, in the compelling story of loves, feuds and sacrifices. Laura Linney again serves as your Masterpiece Classic host.

BIOGRAPHICAL CONVERSATIONS WITH BOB TIMBERLAKE

Get to know a North Carolina legend and celebrate his 75th birthday when Lexington’s own artist, designer and entrepreneur shares his life story with Shannon Vickery on Biographical Conversations with Bob Timberlake. Despite no formal art education or training, Timberlake’s 40-year career depicting the simple life in his native North Carolina endears his work to millions of admirers around the world. This intriguing first-person three-part documentary, made possible by a generous grant from the A.J. Fletcher Foundation, premieres Sundays, at 7 PM, January 8, 15 and 22.

The Attenborough Collection
Polar Bear: Arctic Warrior

Join ever-erudite Sir David Attenborough on a quest to examine some of our world's most remarkable animals. From the frozen Arctic, follow polar bears as they raise their tiny cubs, swim between ice floes and crash into seal pups' dens.

Sundays Are Cooking on UNC-TV!

Public television pioneered cooking shows and continues to serve up the most mouth watering, lip smacking and stomach growling series. Try some tasty tips and exotic eats from the coolest culinary experts on television!