Sunday, March 8th TV listings for Explore Channel
Matthew and others go off to war, while some try to avoid it.
Downton has been turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers, and there is a lot to do; the arrival of the first patients has everyone scurrying.
Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora over the management of the convalescent home; Ethel's flirtation with Maj. Bryant lands her in more trouble than she could have anticipated.
Bates is taken aback when Vera threatens to expose old secrets which could bring down the Crawleys. Mary is the only one who can protect the family, but she pays a high price when she turns to Carlisle for help.
Isobel has plans for Downton to continue to help the war wounded in some way after Robert's announcement that the ceasefire will begin on Nov. 11.
Spanish flu reaches Downton, and desperate Thomas looks for a way to re-establish himself. Ethel faces a dilemma when the Bryants return with a heartbreaking proposition. Decisive, Anna forces Bates to think about their future.
Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Christmas at Downton Abbey
Tensions arise as Downton Abbey hosts a lavish Christmas party.
Epic Train Journeys From Above Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is an engineering classic in the lap of the Himalayas, traveling through precarious terrains and five climatic zones.
Epic Train Journeys From Above Australia's Outback Railway
Crossing the harsh terrain of the Australian outback, the Ghan, a luxury train, and its 3,000 kms of track need constant and skilled maintenance.
Epic Train Journeys From Above Norway's Bergen Railway
Norway's Bergen line runs from Bergen, Norway, to Oslo, Norway, through the fjords of Western Norway, snowy Hardanger Plateau and deep forests.
Epic Train Journeys From Above Glacier Express
The Glacier Express train in the Swiss Alps is an engineering marvel, traveling over treacherous gorges and through huge mountain ranges.
Rick Steves explains how food helps define cultures across Europe -- from Holland and Italy to Bulgaria and Spain.
Celebrity chefs and food experts celebrate Julia Child and "The French Chef" more than 50 years after its debut.
Cooking With Legends: Lidia Bastianich & Jacques Pepin
Chefs Lidia Bastianich and Jacques Pépin prepare recipes and share family stories.
Cooking With Legends: Ming Tsai & Rick Bayless
Chefs Ming Tsai and Rick Bayless share recipes and their inspirations; a field trip to Chicago's Lao Peng You for dumplings and Frontera Grill for cocktails and stories.
America's Home Cooking: Sweets
Host Chris Fennimore celebrates desserts with recipes for Kentucky Derby pie, loaded chocolate biscotti, Nana's Italian love cakes and truffles.
The Making of the American Revolution
A behind the scenes look at "The American Revolution" with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt to learn about the production, which took nearly a decade to complete.