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Regency House Party presents a reality program in which participants take up residence at a country estate to grapple with the social mores of another era as they adopt the protocols of early 1800's Regency England high society.

Regency House Party

Ten modern-day men and women take up residence in an estate for a party that simulates the high society and social protocols of early 1800's Regency England.

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Portrait of Archduchess Marie-Antoinette, 1767-68, by Martin van Meytens the Younger, Schonbrunn, Vienna.

Marie Antoinette

This film offers a portrait of the French sovereign and traces her journey from the palaces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to her final hours in a prison cell.

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Explore the fascinating people, places and history of neighborhoods in Maryland, Virginia and D.C.

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The WETA Guide to Christmas

New! Premiering Thursday, November 27 at 8:00 pm on WETA TV 26, this new one-hour program explores Christmas festivities around Washington.
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Digital television

DTV: Are You Ready?

Find out if you'll be affected by the digital transition on February 17, 2009.
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The timeless television series based on the much-loved books by Reverend W. Awdry. Set on the imaginary island of Sodor, the show follows the adventures of Thomas, a cheeky little Tank Engine.

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