On Sunday, Jan. 4, a new season of Downton Abbey begins here on Wisconsin Public Television. Between now and then, there’s plenty of Downton-related viewing to be had online and on-air.
Masterpiece “Downton Abbey, Season 4″
For starters, you can watch all of Season 4 for free online this week (Monday-Sunday) leading up to the Season 5 premiere. And on New Year’s Day, join us for a Season 4 marathon. Catch all eight episodes on TV, back-to-back from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. …because every holiday is better with a good TV marathon.
Antiques Roadshow “Manor House Treasures”
On Monday night, Antiques Roadshow gets into the spirit with an entire hour dedicated to items fit for any stately mansion. Antiques Roadshow “Manor House Treasures” airs 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29 and will be available online the following day.
The Great British Baking Show
Anglophiles will also delight in The Great British Baking Show, premiering tonight (Sunday) on WPT. This ten-week series — which at first glance appears more polite than the American cooking shows we’re accustomed to — follows 12 amateur bakers all competing for the title of best baker in the U.K. Each week serves up a new challenge, and new skills you can use in your own kitchen. Watch the first episode now.
The Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece Special
Any fan of Downton knows the great lengths cast and crew go to to achieve historical accuracy. In The Manners of Downton Abbey, the Downton Abbey’s historical adviser Alastair Bruce and several leading cast members explain how they re-create the authentic etiquette of aristocrats and servants. Watch The Manners of Downton Abbey immediately following the Season 5 premiere on Sunday, Jan. 5.
The Manners of Downton Abbey airs after the Season 5 premiere, Sunday, Jan. 4
