A woman in Victorian period dress stepping out of a building.

Kate Phillips as Miss Scarlet.

Credit: MASTERPIECE

Next week, MASTERPIECE favorites return with brand-new seasons, tiny creatures take on a big world and much more. Take a look at what’s coming up!

Great Performances - Andrea Bocelli: Believe - Friday, January 5 at 7 PM

Enjoy the songs of the internationally beloved tenor’s 2020 album recorded on location in Malta. Selections performed include “Gratia Plena,” a duet with Cecilia Bartoli and new interpretations of “Ave Maria” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Find out how you can experience Andrea Bocelli live in February. 

Joe Bonamassa: Tales of Time - Friday, January 5 at 8:30 PM

Joe Bonamassa plays his latest studio album, “Time Clocks” - a sprawling and expansive musical undertaking filmed in August 2022 at the iconic Red Rock. Joe’s virtuoso guitar style, blending everything with his unique Blues-Rock technique and flair, elevates the evening's performance to a stratospheric level and the overall experience to an almost heavenly high. Tune in to find out how you can see Joe live in Macon in March.

Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide - Friday, January 5 at 10 PM

Join the acclaimed personal finance expert for essential advice on planning for and thriving in retirement. With empathy, straight talk and humor, Suze provides information about key steps for anyone trying to achieve their “ultimate retirement.”

Miss Scarlet and the Duke on MASTERPIECE: Season 4 - Sunday, January 7 at 8 PM

Eliza has taken over the business of Nash & Sons (not that he has any sons) and things are not going entirely smoothly, although help comes from some familiar sources. Outside of work, her relationship with William (the Duke) builds towards a looming decision that will shape both their lives.

All Creatures Great and Small on MASTERPIECE: Season 4 - Sunday, January 7 at 9 PM

With Tristan away serving, Siegfried and James bring in some extra hands to help around the practice: highly efficient bookkeeper Miss Harbottle, and student vet Richard Carmody. Happily married Helen and James begin to think about their future despite the looming possibility that James could be called up to serve.

Funny Woman - Sunday, January 7 at 11 PM

Blackpool beauty queen Barbara Parker decides to swap her pageant life for comedy television in 1960s London. After landing an audition, Barbara finds that being a woman and finding her voice in a largely male environment has its own challenges.

The Cost of Inheritance: An America ReFramed Special - Monday, January 8 at 10 PM

explores the complex issue of reparations in the U.S. using a thoughtful approach to history, historical injustices, systemic inequities, and critical dialogue on racial conciliation. Through personal narratives, community inquiries, and scholarly insights, it aims to inspire the understanding of the scope and rationale of the reparations debate.

You’re invited to join us for a free screening of the film and discussion on Wednesday, January 17 at 2 p.m. Click here to learn more and RSVP.

Nature: Big Little Journeys - Wednesday, January 10 at 8 PM

Small animals, even tiny ones, must sometimes make epic journeys to find a home or a mate.  While the distances may not seem monumental to us, to these little creatures the journey is monumental. Grasses appear like skyscrapers, mounds become mountains and raindrops fall as big as cars. Meet six heroic, tiny travelers risking it all to complete big journeys against the odds