Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. digs deep into the origin story of Black spirituality through sermon and song. Don’t miss GOSPEL, a new two-night event – beginning tonight at 9 on PBS NC.

David Oyelowo (MI-5) has partnered with Roku to create a new channel amplifying black stories.

Explore five international rail hubs in Switzerland that enable efficient trips to Germany, France and Italy. Jeff Wilson hosts REAL RAIL ADVENTURES: SWISS INTERNATIONAL HUBS – Tuesday at 9pm on the Explorer Channel.

Wednesday Trivia Question

What is the name of Lady Edith’s daughter on DOWNTON ABBEY?

When Edith Crawley had a romance with publisher Michael Gregson, their dalliance ended in her pregnancy. By the time Edith realized her predicament, however, Gregson had disappeared (later it would be known that he was killed in Germany). Unmarried and with child, Edith weighed her options, eventually giving birth secretly to a daughter in Switzerland (with the aid of her aunt, Lady Rosamund Painswick). The child was adopted by Swiss parents, later by a farmer and his wife near Downton when Edith desired to be closer to her offspring. Later, the young girl would be taken in by Edith and her family would come to know the details of her true parentage. Even Edith’s husband, Bertie Pelham, 7th Marquess of Hexham, eventually embraced Edith’s daughter.

Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Join lifelong traveler and train buff Jeff Wilson as he journeys through Switzerland by train. Take in the sights and learn about the local history and traditions of each destination on REAL RAIL ADVENTURES: SWISS GRAND TOUR – Tuesday night at 8 on the Explorer Channel.

Get a first look at the cast of the new series of ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL. The all-new adaptation of James Herriot’s beloved books will feature Samuel West (Mr Selfridge) as Siegfried and Callum Woodhouse (The Durrells in Corfu) as Tristan.