Downton Abbey Revisited

Airs Sun., Dec. 16 at 6 p.m., Tues., Dec. 25 at 10 p.m. & Sun., Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV

The Great War is over and a long-awaited engagement is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate for a third thrilling season. With the return of its all-star cast plus guest star Academy Award®-winner Shirley MacLaine, <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/classic/downtonabbey3.html">"Downton Abbey," Season 3</a> airs over seven Sundays on PBS beginning in January 2013.

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Above: The Great War is over and a long-awaited engagement is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate for a third thrilling season. With the return of its all-star cast plus guest star Academy Award®-winner Shirley MacLaine, "Downton Abbey," Season 3 airs over seven Sundays on PBS beginning in January 2013.

Monday, December 10, 2012

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In this riveting special, "Downton Abbey Revisited," savor great moments from the series’ first two seasons, along with cast interviews, rare behind-the-scenes footage and a sneak peek at what’s in store for the Crawleys as they enter the Roaring Twenties.

What will become of Bates? What new mischief will villainous footman Thomas and scheming lady’s maid O’Brien instigate? Will wedding bells finally ring? And how will the formidable Dowager Countess (Dame Maggie Smith) handle the arrival of Lady Grantham’s American mother (Shirley MacLaine)?

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*Season three will premiere on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV! Watch a preview below.

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Preview: Downton Abbey Revisited

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Above: In this upcoming television special, "Downton Abbey Revisited," savor great moments from the series' first two seasons, check out behind-the-scenes footage and get a sneak peek at Season 3.

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Downton Abbey: Season Three Preview

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Above: Are you eagerly anticipating the return of "Downton Abbey" on January 6, 2013? Get an early glimpse at the new arrivals and big changes ahead.

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Downton Abbey: The Best Is Yet to Come

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Above: Look back and celebrate the success of "Downton Abbey" Season Two and prepare for Season Three, premiering January 6, 2013 on PBS's MASTERPIECE.

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Downton Abbey: The Best Maggie Moments

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Downton Abbey: I Wonder Preview

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Downton Abbey: O'Brien and Thomas

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Downton Abbey Cast Interview

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Above: In this exclusive video, cast and producers from Masterpiece's "Downton Abbey" talk about the success of its first season, and look ahead to "Downton Abbey" Season Two.

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