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Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey

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It's been almost a year but the wait is finally over! Downton Abbey, one of the most popular series in Masterpiece history returns to WETA Television for an exciting second season on January 8!

The new seven-part series features a returning cast and resumes its story of love and intrigue at an English country estate, now operating under the shadow of World War I. As any Downton viewer would expect, the new episodes feature thwarted and rekindled romances, forgotten and fresh scandals, and a host of new plot twists. It's sure to be interesting!

So, make sure to join us on Sunday nights and, in the meantime, checkout our special Downton Abbey features below.

Downton Abbey 2 - Matthew and Mary

Downton Abbey Season 2 airs Sundays at 9:00 p.m., January 8 - February 19, on WETA Television

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Character Personality Quiz

Downton Abbey 2 - Lady Cora

Violet? Sybil? Robert? Matthew? Bates? Which Downton character are you? Find out by taking our personality quiz. You might be surprised!

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Real Life History of Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey 2 - Matthew Crawley and Lavinia Swire

We asked Dr. Dina Copelman, a British history professor at George Mason University, to preview the second season of Downton Abbey and give us her thoughts on how well it captured the time and place of World War I era England.

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Photo Slideshow

Downton Abbey 2 - The Crawleys Meet the War Head On

From Mathew Crawley to Lady Mary to Lord Grantham and all the rest, see your favorite characters in action with our slideshow of images from the filming of Downton Abbey, Season 2.

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Thursday Encores

Starting January 12, WETA Television will re-broadcast the previous Sunday's episode of Downton Abbey, Season 2, each Thursday at 8:00 p.m. So, if you miss it on Sunday night, you can still get your fix.

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