January 2014 AETN Magazine
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Magazine January 2014 A Magazine for the Supporters of the AETN Foundation The most-watched drama in PBS history enters its fourth gripping season with the whole world waiting. “Downton Abbey” premieres Sunday, Jan. 5, at 9 p.m. Arkansas Educational Television Network From the Director Dear AETN Supporter, Major Incident Team of the fictional Manchester Metropolitan Police. “Scott & Bailey” is an honest, We’re shaking up our powerful and funny crime drama series. weekend schedule beginning Jan. 4. Wrapping up the night at 11 is “DCI Banks.” Based on the bestselling novels by Peter Robinson, this Saturday evenings begin at series stars Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe 6 p.m. with Lawrence Welk as the tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector Alan in his new time slot. Then, stay tuned for British Banks and the feisty and headstrong Detective comedy favorites “Keeping up Appearances” at Sergeant Annie Cabbot. The beauty and tranquility 7 p.m., followed by “As Time Goes By” at 7:30. of the Yorkshire Dales provides a striking and We’ll also be introducing some of the newest BBC contrasting backdrop in the psychological drama murder mysteries. that brings Robinson’s fictional detective to the small screen for the first time. At 8 p.m., we’ve added “Father Brown.” Set in the 1950s in the heart of the English countryside, Mark You’ll also notice changes to the Friday night Williams stars as Father Brown, the Catholic priest schedule. “Arkansas Week” moves to 7:30 p.m., who happens to have a particular talent for solving followed by the week’s PBS Arts program at 8 p.m. crimes, in this adaptation of G.K. Chesterton’s (moved up from 9 p.m.). novels. Full of humor and compassion, this series remains true to the period charm of the original Sundays will feature longtime favorite “The character and setting while bringing a contemporary McLaughlin Group” at 9 a.m. and “Charlie Rose This edge to the storytelling. Week” at 10:30 a.m. “Moyers & Company” switches to a half hour format in the 10 a.m. time slot. At 9 p.m. comes “Death in Paradise,” a warm, lighthearted detective series about an inspector who As always with schedule changes, we’re working is assigned to investigate a murder on the paradise to serve you, our viewers, with the best in island of Saint-Marie in the Caribbean, despite his programming and fit an ever growing range of hatred of sun, sea and sand. The plot centers on options into each day. We hope you enjoy our new straight-laced British cop Richard Poole. His new Saturday night offerings, and encourage you to partner, DS Camille Bordey, is instinctive, feisty and share your thoughts by contacting Viewer Services brilliant, and the rest of the team certainly have their at [email protected] or by calling 800-662-2386. Or, own unique way of doing things. feel free to contact AETN Director of Programming Kathy Atkinson at [email protected]. Joining the lineup at 10 p.m. is “Scott & Bailey,” a thrilling investigative drama exploring the personal and professional lives of two female detectives, from award winning writer Sally Wainwright. The main characters are DC Janet Scott and DC Kathy Atkinson Rachel Bailey, both of whom are members of the AETN Director of Programming The quality programming on AETN is underwritten in part by... To learn how you can become an underwriter of the programs you love, contact us at Exceptional Savings on Fine Home Decor 1-800-662-2386 [email protected] Lake Village, AR • 800.732.3722 We’re Shaking Up Our Weekend Schedule Check Out What’s New... Saturdays at 8 p.m. “Father Brown” Saturdays at 9 p.m. “Death in Paradise” Saturdays at 10 p.m. “Scott & Bailey” Saturdays at 11 p.m. “DCI Banks” “Downton Abbey” Season Four On “MASTERPIECE,” Sundays, Jan. 5 – Feb. 23, at 9 p.m. The most-watched drama in PBS history enters its fourth gripping season with the whole world waiting to learn how the beloved characters deal with a shocking tragedy. The acclaimed ensemble is back, together with returning guest star Academy Award-winner Shirley MacLaine and new guest star Paul Giamatti. Also joining the cast are Harriet Walter, Gary Carr, Joanna David and Tom Cullen as the legend continues on “Downton Abbey,” season 4, airing over eight Sundays beginning with a two-hour premiere Jan. 5 on AETN. The returning cast is joined by Shirley MacLaine (Oscar for Best Actress, “Terms of Endearment”), who reprises her role as Martha Levinson, the forthright American mother of Cora, Countess of Grantham. Martha again battles wits with Cora’s wickedly acerbic mother-in-law, Violet. Among the other new faces are Paul Giamatti (“Sideways”) as Cora’s playboy brother, Harold, who appears in the season finale; Dame Har- riet Walter (“Little Dorrit”) as Violet’s old friend Lady Shackleton; Gary Carr (“Death in Paradise”) as jazz singer Jack Ross; Joanna David (“Bleak House”) as the Duchess of Yeovil; Tom Cullen (“World Without End”) as the dashing Lord Gillingham, and Julian Ovenden (“Smash,” “Any Human Heart”) as an unexpected houseguest. All who tuned in last season know that Matthew Craw- ley – heir to Downton Abbey, husband to Lady Mary and brand new father – lies dead on a country road next to his overturned roadster. On top of this, the fam- ily is still grieving over the death in childbirth of Sybil, Mary’s youngest sister, who also left a baby behind. Season 4 opens six months later. Although it is the 1920s, Britain still observes mourning rituals that are almost Victorian in their solemnity. Nonetheless, the Crawleys are beginning to snap out of it: Lord Grantham must manage the estate without his canny son-in-law; Cora suddenly faces a staffing crisis; Violet, who has seen enough tragedy, knows how to recoup quickly; Iso- bel, Matthew’s mother, may never recover; Edith, who was jilted at the altar, tempts scandal with a new beau; and Mary now finds herself the most desirable widow in Yorkshire. The servants also pick up, buck up and get on with it – with new arrivals, departures, rivalries and betrayals among the downstairs staff. Life goes on at Downton Abbey. 18 Have You Planted Seeds for the Future? A will or trust can ensure that the seeds you sow will benefit May we send you a copy of our the people and causes you love. brochure, Giving Through Stock? ... Or our eNewsletter with financial planning news? What Seeds Will You Plant? ... Or would you like to talk with someone about giving to AETN? Call or write today. AETN Foundation P. O. Box 1250 800.662.2386 Conway, AR 72034 [email protected] “Exploring Arkansas: Gyroplanes/ Artist Point Trail Falls/Blue Spring Heritage Center” Resembling the Jetsons’ flying car, the 21st century gyroplane is a personal aircraft that’s currently being sold in more than 40 countries. We take a test “drive” in one, zooming through the Ozarks. Artist Point along Highway 71 north of Mountainburg offers one of the most spectacular views in Northwest Arkansas. The trail leads hikers to Artist Point Falls. Blue Spring Heritage Center near Eureka Springs is the second largest spring in the state. It’s also the location of an Ozark Bluff Shelter, whose inhabitants occupied the site some 10,000 years ago. The spring and the shelter are along the path of the Trail of Tears. “Exploring Arkansas” airs Monday, Jan. 6, at 6:30 p.m. 19 Primetime 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 11 p.m. 11:30 p.m. January AETN Presents: On Return to Last of the Summer Truth About BBC World News the Same Page Great Performances "From Vienna: The New Wine "Howard and "Our World: Death Primetime AETN-1 PBS NewsHour Year's Celebration 2014" NOVA "Doomsday Volcanoes" Downton Money with In Honduras - Charlie Rose With Rick Steves Abbey the Great Outdoors" Ric Edelman Evergreen" Chef John Pati's Mexican Lidia's Italy In Cook's Country Cooking with Nick Chef John Rudy Maxa's Lidia's Italy In Cook's Country Pati's Mexican AETN-2 Baking with America "Heartwarm- from America's Test Stellino "A Sicilian Ask This Old House Rick Steves' Europe America "Heartwarm- from America's Test Table "Mexican- Besh's Family "Preparing for Severe "Belgium: Bruges World "Thailand, Table "Mexican- Create Besh's Family Julia ing Italian American Kitchen "Backyard Meatloaf & Cake ing Italian American Kitchen "Backyard Table Style Kids' Party" Classics" Barbecue" with Rum Sauce" Table Weather" and Brussels" Andaman Islands" Classics" Barbecue" Style Kids' Party" Biz Kid$ "What Independent Lens Wednesday, Jan. 1 Wednesday, AETN-3 Refuge: Stories of the Selfhelp Nightly Busi- to Do with a Return Independent Lens "How to Survive A Plague" PBS NewsHour Journal Return "How to Survive A Plus Windfall" Home ness Report Plague" AETN Presents: Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow Last of the Summer BBC World News On the Front Row BBC "The Courtyard BBC "Arundel Castle; Front and Center "Jack Austin City Limits "Rodrigo Y Wine "Look Whose "What If....We All AETN-1 PBS NewsHour Centre for the Arts, Johnson" Gabriela" Aviators Charlie Rose With Booyah Dad Hereford" Alnwick Castle" Wheel's Come Off" Had A Car?“ Moveable Feast America's Test Rick Steves' Europe America's Test Moveable Feast Chef John with Fine Cooking Hubert Keller: Jacques Pepin: More Martha Bakes Chef John Woodwright's Shop Burt Wolf: Travels & Jacques Pepin: More with Fine Cooking AETN-2 "Seattle, WA: Chefs Kitchen from Cook's "Provence: Legend- Kitchen from Cook's Besh's Family Secrets of a Chef Fast Food My Way "Pate A Besh's Family "Hammer Veneering ary Light, Wind and Traditions "Cruising Fast Food My Way Illustrated "Great Ital- "Seattle, WA: Chefs Create Tom Douglas and "Crock of Flavor" Illustrated "Great Ital- with Steve Latta" The Danube" "Crock of Flavor" Tom Douglas and Table Thierry Rauture" "Fruit Tarts" ian Pasta Sauces" Choux" Table Wine" ian Pasta Sauces" Thierry Rauture" Thursday, Jan.