JANUARY Program Guide 2016 THE FINAL SEASON SUN JAN 3 9/8c pbs.org/downton #DowntonPBS 316-838-3090 • 320 West 21st Street North, Wichita, KS 67203 • [email protected] From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2016 Friday, January 1, 2016 Friday, January 1 @ 6:30PM The Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of 9AM - 5:30PM Mariss Jansons performs favorite Strauss Family waltzes at the opulent Musikverein accompanied by the Vienna City Ballet. Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews returns as host, touring the picturesque city. Friday, January 1 @ 8PM Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit) return as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the acclaimed modern retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic stories. But now our heroes find themselves in 1890s London. Beloved characters Mary Morstan (played by Amanda Abbington), Inspector Lestrade (Rupert Graves) and Mrs. Hudson (Una Stubbs) also turn up at 221b Baker Street. Sherlock: The Abominable Bride is a 90-minute Sherlock Special. Countdown to Downton Abbey Sunday, January 3 @ 7PM Join Broadway’s Kelli O’Hara to count down the moments to the final season with interviews and clips. Downton Abbey: A Celebration Sunday, January 3 @ 9:15PM Continue the excitement as the final season begins and savor favorite moments from past episodes. Glean Sundays @ 8PM Starting January 3 hints of what's to come in clips The top-rated PBS drama of all time approaches its climactic chapter as Downton Abbey enters its sixth from upcoming episodes, along with and final season on Masterpiece, bringing exciting closure to a remarkable series. Where will fate, passion, behind-the-scenes interviews with ambition, and duty lead television’s most beloved characters? cast and producers. Jan. 5 The Stories We Tell Discover the mysteries behind the family stories of Donna Brazile, Ty Burrell and Kara Walker. Jan. 12 The Irish Factor Explore the shared Irish ancestry of three powerful social commentators of our times. Jan. 19 In Search of Freedom Learn how the ancestors of Maya Rudolph, Shonda Rhimes and Keenen Ivory Wayans Tuesdays @ 7PM struggled for freedom. Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., as he Jan. 26 Tragedy + Time = Comedy delves into the genealogy Uncover a history of tragedies and triumphs in the of 27 new guests. families of three of America’s funniest men. Sundays @ 9PM Starting January 17 STATE OF THE UNION Tuesday, January 12 @ 8PM President Barack Obama will deliver his seventh Based on real events, MERCY STREET takes and final State of the Union address to a joint viewers beyond the battlefield and into the lives session of Congress. of diverse cast of characters — doctors, nurses, contraband laborers and Southern loyalists — who intersect in the chaotic world of Union-occupied Alexandria, Virginia, and the Mansion House Hospital in the early years of the Civil War. BLOOD ISN'T BLUE OR GRAY WILLIE NELSON: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR BONNIE POPULAR SONG Friday, January 15 @ 8PM & CLYDE MINE WARS Rosanne Cash, Edie Brickell, Paul Simon, Alison Tuesday, January 19 @ 8PM Tuesday, January 26 @ 8PM Krauss, Raul Malo, Neil Young and more pay Discover the true story of the most famous Go inside the bitter battle to unionize coal miners tribute to singer and songwriter Willie Nelson, outlaw couple in US history. Though their at the dawn of the 20th century. The struggle over the 2015 recipient of the Library of Congress exploits were romanticized, the Barrow gang the power that fueled America led to the largest Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Nelson’s lyrics was believed responsible for at least 13 armed insurrection since the Civil War, and turned give voice to America’s heartland and his music murders, including two policemen, as well as parts of West Virginia into a bloody war zone. pushes genre boundaries. robberies and kidnappings. Primetime Featured on previous page. Go to www.kpts.org for the complete January schedule. 8.1 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 6:30 9:33 3 Great Performances - From Vienna: Film School BBC Sherlock On Masterpiece - The Abominable Bride Vicious Charlie Rose Fri 1 The New Year's Celebration 2016 Shorts World News The Lawrence Welk Show - Doc Martin - Austin City Limits - Wichita Wichita Doctor Who Vicious Sat 2 Pleasant Dreams Better The Devil Alabama Shakes/Vintage Trouble Sessions Sessions 8:02 9:15 Downton Abbey Season 6 Poldark On Masterpiece - Doc Martin - Countdown to Downton Abbey Downton Abbey: A Celebration Sun 3 On Masterpiece - Episode 1 Part One Better The Devil Antiques Roadshow - Antiques Roadshow - Independent Lens - BBC Global 3000 Charlie Rose Mon 4 Spokane, WA - Hour One Pittsburgh, PA - Hour Two Chuck Norris vs Communism World News Finding Your Roots - Film School BBC FRONTLINE - Netanyahu at War Charlie Rose Tue 5 The Stories We Tell Shorts World News Wed 6 Nature - Animal Odd Couples NOVA - Secret Tunnel Warfare Particle Fever Charlie Rose Sunflower Healthy Body BBC The Aviators Tracks Ahead Second Opinion Healing Quest In Good Shape Charlie Rose Thu 7 Journeys Healthy Mind World News Washington Charlie Rose In Performance at the White House - First You Dream: Film School BBC Charlie Rose Fri 8 Week The Week A Celebration of American Creativity The Music of Kander & Ebb Shorts World News The Lawrence Welk Show - Doc Martin - Austin City Limits - Wichita Wichita Doctor Who Vicious Sat 9 Transportation Uneasy Lies the Head Kendrick Lamar Sessions Sessions 6:30 10:32 Downton Abbey Season 6 Downton Abbey Season 6 Poldark On Masterpiece - Sherlock On Masterpiece - The Abominable Bride Doc Martin 4 Sun 10 On Masterpiece - Episode 1 On Masterpiece - Episode 2 Part Two Antiques Roadshow - Antiques Roadshow - BBC Independent Lens - Autism In Love Charlie Rose Mon 11 Spokane, WA - Hour Two Pittsburgh, PA - Hour Three World News Finding Your Roots - Film School BBC PBS Newshour State of the Union Charlie Rose Tue 12 The Irish Factor Shorts World News Nature - Natural Born Hustlers: Earth's Natural Wonders - The Red BBC NOVA - Life's Rocky Start Charlie Rose Wed 13 Staying Alive Extreme Wonders Green Show World News Sunflower Healthy Body BBC The Aviators Tracks Ahead Second Opinion Healing Quest In Good Shape Charlie Rose Thu 14 Journeys Healthy Mind World News Washington Charlie Rose Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Film School BBC PBS Previews Charlie Rose Fri 15 Week The Week Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Shorts World News The Lawrence Welk Show - Doc Martin - Austin City Limits - Wichita Wichita Doctor Who Vicious Sat 16 This Colorful World Perish Together As Fools Ryan Adams/Shakey Graves Sessions Sessions Downton Abbey Season 6 Downton Abbey Season 6 Poldark On Masterpiece - Doc Martin - Mercy Street - The New Nurse Sun 17 On Masterpiece - Episode 2 On Masterpiece - Episode 3 Part Three Perish Together As Fools Antiques Roadshow - Antiques Roadshow - Independent Lens - BBC Global 3000 Charlie Rose Mon 18 Spokane, WA - Hour Three El Paso, TX - Hour One Little White Lie World News Finding Your Roots - Bonnie & Clyde: FRONTLINE - Film School BBC Charlie Rose Tue 19 In Search of Freedom American Experience Supplements and Safety Shorts World News Nature - Natural Born Hustlers: Earth's Natural Wonders - The Red BBC NOVA - Mystery Beneath The Ice Charlie Rose Wed 20 The Hunger Hustler Wonders of Water Green Show World News Sunflower Healthy Body BBC The Aviators Tracks Ahead Second Opinion Healing Quest In Good Shape Charlie Rose Thu 21 Journeys Healthy Mind World News Washington Charlie Rose Great Performances at the Met - IL Trovatore Charlie Rose Fri 22 Week The Week The Lawrence Welk Show - Doc Martin - Austin City Limits - Wichita Wichita Doctor Who Vicious Sat 23 Indiana Driving Mr. McLynn Angelique Kidjo Sessions Sessions Downton Abbey Season 6 Downton Abbey Season 6 Poldark On Masterpiece - Doc Martin - Mercy Street - The Haversack Sun 24 On Masterpiece - Episode 3 On Masterpiece - Episode 4 Part Four Driving Mr. McLynn Antiques Roadshow - Antiques Roadshow - Independent Lens - BBC Global 3000 Charlie Rose Mon 25 Little Rock, AR - Hour One El Paso, TX - Hour Two No Mas Bebes (No More Babies) World News Finding Your Roots - Film School BBC Mine Wars: American Experience Charlie Rose Tue 26 Tragedy + Time = Comedy Shorts World News Nature - Natural Born Hustlers: Earth's Natural Wonders - The Red BBC NOVA - Himalayan Megaquake Charlie Rose Wed 27 Sex, Lies & Dirty Tricks Living Wonders Green Show World News Sunflower Healthy Body BBC The Aviators Tracks Ahead Second Opinion Healing Quest In Good Shape Charlie Rose Thu 28 Journeys Healthy Mind World News Washington Charlie Rose Film School BBC Mike Nichols: American Masters Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration Charlie Rose Fri 29 Week The Week Shorts World News The Lawrence Welk Show - Doc Martin - Austin City Limits - Wichita Wichita Doctor Who Vicious Sat 30 Musical Masterpieces The Departed Sleater-Kinney/Heartless Bastard Sessions Sessions Downton Abbey Season 6 Downton Abbey Season 6 Poldark On Masterpiece - Doc Martin - Mercy Street - The Uniform Sun 31 On Masterpiece - Episode 4 On Masterpiece - Episode 5 Part Five The Departed Primetime Go to www.kpts.org for the complete January schedule. 8.2 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 Michael Feinstein New Year’s Eve McLaughlin Great Performances - From Vienna: Sherlock On Masterpiece - Democracy Now! Fri 1 at the Rainbow Room Group The New Year's Celebration 2016 The Abominable Bride 4 PBS Newshour Salute to Antiques Roadshow - Live from Lincoln Center - New