Saturday, May 16th TV listings for PBS (WETA-TV2) UK Washington, DC
Nick Knowles: Heritage Rescue Castle Howard
Castle Howard, the enchanting stately home featured in many iconic TV shows and movies.
Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution A Messy Divorce
Exploring how the American Revolution affected Britain, with sabotage, espionage and political unrest reshaping the empire.
A new development stuns the family. Sybil and Branson try to keep their secret safe. Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position; Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new money-making scheme.
Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain they might not make it to the altar.
The future of Downton is unsure; Mary conspires with Violet to put on a grand party.
Edith is enthusiastic about her wedding and hopes to convince her family that Strallan's age does not matter. With Downton's finances dire because of Robert's actions, Mary takes matters into her hands -- but the personal price may be high.
Branson's political views land him in hot water, and Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit. Meanwhile, Ethel is torn between head and heart as she makes a difficult decision about her son's future. Elsewhere, Anna is dispirited at Bates' silence.
An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion, Isobel throws Ethel a lifeline, and new maid Ivy is attracting attention below stairs. Meanwhile, Anna's perseverance finally pays off, and Matthew's concerns about the estate grow.
Antiques Roadshow Powis Castle and Gardens
The team visits the Powis Castle in Wales; Wayne Colquhoun examines a collection of memorabilia from the 1966 World Cup that belonged to Hugh Johns, the ITV commentator who covered the famous final.
The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece The Last Two New
Edmond reveals to Villefort that Heloise stole the vial of poison from him, the same poison used to murder the Marquise; Villefort confronts Heloise, threatening to expose her.
Doc Martin Sons and Lovers
Martin and Louisa look for a nursery suitable for James; Louisa entertains the idea of a career change; Mrs Tishell is shocked to find that Al has high blood pressure.
Foyle's War High Castle
Foyle, now working for British Intelligence, is drawn into the world of corrupt Nazi businessmen when London university professor William Knowles is found brutally murdered in a London park.
Antiques Roadshow Brodie Castle & Estate, Morayshire 3
Fiona Bruce and the team return to Brodie Castle in Moray, where treasures include a watch that saved a life and a sheep that changed the world; Fiona also meets a family of bagpipe makers.
The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece The Last Two New
Edmond reveals to Villefort that Heloise stole the vial of poison from him, the same poison used to murder the Marquise; Villefort confronts Heloise, threatening to expose her.
Doc Martin Sons and Lovers
Martin and Louisa look for a nursery suitable for James; Louisa entertains the idea of a career change; Mrs Tishell is shocked to find that Al has high blood pressure.
Foyle's War High Castle
Foyle, now working for British Intelligence, is drawn into the world of corrupt Nazi businessmen when London university professor William Knowles is found brutally murdered in a London park.
Antiques Roadshow Brodie Castle & Estate, Morayshire 3
Fiona Bruce and the team return to Brodie Castle in Moray, where treasures include a watch that saved a life and a sheep that changed the world; Fiona also meets a family of bagpipe makers.
Nick Knowles: Heritage Rescue Castle Howard
Castle Howard, the enchanting stately home featured in many iconic TV shows and movies.
Twenty Twelve The Rapper
Siobhan's team designs a sexual health campaign.
Twenty Twelve Catastrophisation
Ian chairs the final meeting; someone is caught modifying the starting pistols to fire live rounds.
Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure
The story behind David Attenborough's wildlife documentary series "Life on Earth," which changed his life forever.
From That Small Island: The Story Of The Irish From the Beginning
Who the Irish are and where they came from; how the coming of Christianity transformed Ireland; the complex story of the Vikings in Ireland and their legacy.
From That Small Island: The Story Of The Irish Contested Identities
A snapshot of Europe in the year 1000 and Ireland's place within it; the rise of the Tudors, which coincided with the Protestant Reformation.