Back To Basquiat

Back To Basquiat

In a time of conservatism and racism during the Reagan years, New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat flourished with brush in hand. Chart his life and work with this documentary.

1h 15 min 01:15 – 02:30

Hopper

Hopper

The hugely influential Edward Hopper has had a profound impact on American art - but who is the man behind the paintings? This film takes a dive into the artist's life and career.

1h 15 min 02:30 – 03:45

National Trust

National Trust

Biddulph Grange: Follow the tunnels and paths that lead around this beautiful garden which is inspired by countries around the world. Narrated by Penelope Keith.

1h 15 min 03:45 – 05:00

Nutcracker

Nutcracker

Behind the curtain with English National Ballet and their world premiere of a brand-new production of Nutcracker.

1h 45 min 05:00 – 06:45

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob creates a stunning riverside scene, with towering trees overlooking a seemingly idyllic spot for wild swimming.

35 min 06:45 – 07:20

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

In this masterpiece, Bob paints an immense ice-topped mountain looming over lush grassland and a stunning waterfall.

35 min 07:20 – 07:55

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When a young man climbs through the window of a Connecticut hunting lodge, he emerges on the other side in a strange new world.

35 min 07:55 – 08:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Trouble looms when married woman Gwen falls for a successful romantic novelist.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A man tries to get away from one woman so he can marry another.

30 min 09:00 – 09:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A woman grows suspicious when her fiancé postpones meetings with his mother.

30 min 09:30 – 10:00

Milos Forman

Milos Forman

A look at the life and career of Czechoslovakia's most famous and acclaimed filmmaker, known for 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

1h 10:00 – 11:00

Discovering

Discovering

A look into the life and legacy of Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Plummer, who has sadly passed away.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Fortuneteller Madame Myra thinks she is on to a winner when she meets a man prophesied to come in to a lot of money before dying shortly after.

30 min 12:00 – 12:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

On a long drive through the desert, a couple get their car serviced and are handed an extortionate bill. But they plan on turning the tables.

30 min 12:30 – 13:00

Anish Kapoor

Anish Kapoor

Tasked with the installation of two ambitious shows during the Venice Biennale of 2022, the 70-year-old Anish Kapoor is documented by art critic Waldemar Januszczak.

1h 13:00 – 14:00

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

In the season finale, Jim and Nancy paint the bearded tit in North West Lancashire, where Chris Packham joins as one of many special guests.

1h 14:00 – 15:00

Richard linklater

Richard linklater

A look at the life and career of a pioneer in the independent filmmaking scene of the 1990s, known for Before Sunrise and School of Rock.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

Discovering

Discovering

A glimpse into the life of Jeff Bridges, who scooped an Academy Award for his performance in Crazy Heart and also starred in Tron and True Grit.

1h 16:00 – 17:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Brenda, a lonely alcoholic, is delighted when she bumps into an old friend from university. But does he have an ulterior motive for seeing her.

30 min 17:00 – 17:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Robert Smythe has a dark secret he has kept for 20 years but it has now come back to haunt him. Can he keep it a secret from his wife.

30 min 17:30 – 18:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A man is told he has to retire from his job at the jewellery store where he has worked most of his life.

30 min 18:00 – 18:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A young man schemes to speed up his inheritance of his rich uncle's estate.

30 min 18:30 – 19:00

Science Fiction In The Atomic Age

Science Fiction In The Atomic Age

Space travel revives exploration and conquest traditions, highlighting new possibilities for human life.

1h 19:00 – 20:00

50 Years On Film

50 Years On Film

50 Years On Film: David Hockney: Using over 50 years of archive footage, this film looks back at the life and career of David Hockney, one of Britain's greatest artists.

1h 20:00 – 21:00

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Feature documentary capturing Katharine Hepburn's tremendous spirit and determination, combining new and archive footage to tell the story of a true Hollywood icon.

1h 55 min 21:00 – 22:55

Pretenders

Pretenders

The Isle of View: A unique and intimate performance. Recorded live at London's Jacob Street Studios with The Duke Quartet, featuring a special guest appearance by Blur's Damon Albarn.

1h 25 min 22:55 – 00:20

Art Matters

Art Matters

Melvyn Bragg draws on a career spanning more than 60 years, making a rousing case for why the arts matter - exploring his early years and the stories of influential interviewees.

1h 30 min 00:20 – 01:50

Sky Arts Book Club

Sky Arts Book Club

Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day host as authors Natasha Brown and Marian Keyes discuss their latest books with Angie Greaves' Book Club. Plus, special guest Bernardine Evaristo.

55 min 01:50 – 02:45

Play In A Day

Play In A Day

Newly graduated and deprived of opportunities, budding young performers backed by creative teams are given 24 hours to stage a 15 minute production.

1h 02:45 – 03:45

National Trust

National Trust

Hidcote Manor: Explore the stunning Cotswolds garden created by American horticulturist Lawrence Johnston. It is arranged as a series of outdoor rooms. Narrated by Penelope Keith.

1h 15 min 03:45 – 05:00

Jacqueline Du Pre

Jacqueline Du Pre

Narrated by Yo-Yo Ma, this film celebrates the enigmatic British cellist, whose career was cruelly curtailed by multiple sclerosis when she was twenty-eight years old.

1h 55 min 05:00 – 06:55

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob uses all of his skill and experience to create a comforting winter scene, complete with a homely barn and fluffy bushes.

35 min 06:55 – 07:30

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Misty background evergreens and a cheerful blue sky give Bob the ideal setting in this stunning masterpiece.

30 min 07:30 – 08:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Fortuneteller Madame Myra thinks she is on to a winner when she meets a man prophesied to come in to a lot of money before dying shortly after.

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

On a long drive through the desert, a couple get their car serviced and are handed an extortionate bill. But they plan on turning the tables.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A man is told he has to retire from his job at the jewellery store where he has worked most of his life.

30 min 09:00 – 09:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A young man schemes to speed up his inheritance of his rich uncle's estate.

30 min 09:30 – 10:00

Richard linklater

Richard linklater

A look at the life and career of a pioneer in the independent filmmaking scene of the 1990s, known for Before Sunrise and School of Rock.

1h 10:00 – 11:00

Discovering

Discovering

A glimpse into the life of Jeff Bridges, who scooped an Academy Award for his performance in Crazy Heart and also starred in Tron and True Grit.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Brenda, a lonely alcoholic, is delighted when she bumps into an old friend from university. But does he have an ulterior motive for seeing her.

30 min 12:00 – 12:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Robert Smythe has a dark secret he has kept for 20 years but it has now come back to haunt him. Can he keep it a secret from his wife.

30 min 12:30 – 13:00

Science Fiction In The Atomic Age

Science Fiction In The Atomic Age

Space travel revives exploration and conquest traditions, highlighting new possibilities for human life.

1h 13:00 – 14:00

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Jim and Nancy Moir visit London to spot and paint the English capital's high-rise resident - the infamous peregrine falcon.

1h 14:00 – 15:00

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

A look at the life and career of an Academy Award-winning actor and director known for Citizen Kane and more.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

Discovering

Discovering

A look at the life and legendary career of the original James Bond - Academy Award-winning Sean Connery.

1h 16:00 – 17:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Colonel George Peregrine's comfortable life is disturbed when his wife writes a bestselling raunchy novel. Is this evidence that she's having an affair.

30 min 17:00 – 17:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When wealthy Prince Zawi gives surgeon Robert Sandy a diamond for saving his life, the doctor finds that his new jewel is really more of a liability than an asset.

30 min 17:30 – 18:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A burglar bargains with his victims when he discovers robbery will not be as profitable as capitalising on a life insurance pay out.

30 min 18:00 – 18:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A used car salesman is driven to murder by his big-spending wife. Russell Collins and Ida Moore star.

30 min 18:30 – 19:00

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Discovering

Discovering

Acclaimed for her performance as Elizabeth II in The Queen, this is a glimpse into the world of the Academy Award-winning actress.

1h 19:00 – 20:00

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

A look at the life and career of the legendary actor-turned-director Clint Eastwood, known for Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby and American Sniper.

1h 20:00 – 21:00

Stephen King On Screen

Stephen King On Screen

Documentary exploring the on-screen adaptations of the iconic author's works, starting with the 1976 classic Carrie, as told by the directors who helped bring them to life.

2h 21:00 – 23:00

The Art Of Film

The Art Of Film

Reveal the unbelievable story of three Hungarian brothers, whose unforgettable input changed the history of film forever.

1h 23:00 – 00:00

Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan

Spotlighting his life and career, bear witness to comedian and poet Spike Milligan's never before aired film, interviews and scripts. Contains discriminatory content.

1h 35 min 00:00 – 01:35

Sound Of Freedom

Sound Of Freedom

From the chansons of the French Revolution to the labour movement and the resistance against the Nazi Regime.

1h 15 min 01:35 – 02:50

Mary Cassatt

Mary Cassatt

Revisit the career of Mary Cassatt through prints, pastels and paintings, exploring the often-overlooked Impressionist's influence on how women appear in art.

1h 10 min 02:50 – 04:00

Art Traffickers

Art Traffickers

Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces.

1h 04:00 – 05:00

Peter And The Wolf

Peter And The Wolf

Narrated by acclaimed actress Miriam Margolyes, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, with Principal Conductor Nicholas Carter, presents Sergei Prokofiev's classic children's tale.

1h 30 min 05:00 – 06:30

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob uses a golden selection of colours in this gorgeous mountain scene, all inside a unique oval shape on canvas.

30 min 06:30 – 07:00

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

In this masterpiece, Bob conjures up magic as he paint a soft sky and a homely cabin nestled in a snow-blanketed meadow.

30 min 07:00 – 07:30

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob paints dramatic, crashing waves with golden, pink and mauve tones as he creates an awe-inspiring seascape on canvas.

30 min 07:30 – 08:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Brenda, a lonely alcoholic, is delighted when she bumps into an old friend from university. But does he have an ulterior motive for seeing her.

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Robert Smythe has a dark secret he has kept for 20 years but it has now come back to haunt him. Can he keep it a secret from his wife.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A burglar bargains with his victims when he discovers robbery will not be as profitable as capitalising on a life insurance pay out.

30 min 09:00 – 09:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A used car salesman is driven to murder by his big-spending wife. Russell Collins and Ida Moore star.

30 min 09:30 – 10:00

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

A look at the life and career of an Academy Award-winning actor and director known for Citizen Kane and more.

1h 10:00 – 11:00

Discovering

Discovering

A look at the life and legendary career of the original James Bond - Academy Award-winning Sean Connery.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Colonel George Peregrine's comfortable life is disturbed when his wife writes a bestselling raunchy novel. Is this evidence that she's having an affair.

30 min 12:00 – 12:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When wealthy Prince Zawi gives surgeon Robert Sandy a diamond for saving his life, the doctor finds that his new jewel is really more of a liability than an asset.

30 min 12:30 – 13:00

Hitler's Jazz Band

Hitler's Jazz Band

Despite the ban on jazz throughout the Third Reich, the Nazis created Germany's premier swing band. This documentary charts the fascinating story of Karl Schweidler and his band.

1h 13:00 – 14:00

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Jim and Nancy make their way to Derbyshire for a peek of the dipper and create a stunning piece of unique art.

1h 14:00 – 15:00

Phillip Noyce

Phillip Noyce

A look at the life and career of a celebrated Australian filmmaker, known for The Quiet American, Rabbit-Proof Fence and Dead Calm.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

Discovering

Discovering

A look at the life of the late Robin Williams, the Academy Award-winning star of much-loved films such as Good Will Hunting, Jumanji and Mrs Doubtfire.

1h 16:00 – 17:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When devoted verger Albert is forced to resign, he sets out to build a new life. But can he succeed in a modern world that has little time for his old-fashioned ways.

30 min 17:00 – 17:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When sheltered young man Nicholas travels to London to compete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure.

30 min 17:30 – 18:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A detective trails an elegant woman suspected of smuggling an emerald necklace.

30 min 18:00 – 18:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A waitress plots murder after learning she has been included in a wealthy patron's will.

30 min 18:30 – 19:00

Guy Garvey

Guy Garvey

1987 Revisited: Guy revisits 1987, when performances from The Smiths and The Cure set The Tube alight. The Roxy later welcomes the likes of The Fall and The Housemartins.

1h 19:00 – 20:00

Opry Live

Opry Live

Prepare to be blown away by performances from Opry member Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde, Martina McBride, Crystal Gayle, Emmy Russell and Rhonda Vincent.

1h 20:00 – 21:00

Beach Boys

Beach Boys

This biographical musical film directed by Gary Weis intertwines 1976 concert footage with interviews with the band, along with Blues Brothers Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.

1h 21:00 – 22:00

Sky Arts Awards 2025

Sky Arts Awards 2025

Following the success of the 2024 edition, the Sky Arts Awards return as a consumer-facing event leveraging big-name, credible talent. Strong language and flashing images.

1h 55 min 22:00 – 23:55

James Brown

James Brown

James Brown's brilliant performance at the 1981 Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, featuring hits Papa's Got a Brand New Bag and Sex Machine.

1h 20 min 23:55 – 01:15

Women Who Rock

Women Who Rock

With a helping hand from the likes of Mavis Staples, Janis Joplin and Chaka Khan, take a trip to the 1950s and 60s and the roots of rock and roll.

1h 15 min 01:15 – 02:30

Discovering

Discovering

A look at the life and music of Janis Joplin. Known for her powerful, blues-inspired vocals, she rose to fame in the late 1960s before dying of a drug overdose in 1970.

30 min 02:30 – 03:00

Offended By Irvine Welsh

Offended By Irvine Welsh

The novelist explores the topic of offense as he discusses the risk of upsetting people in the current climate. Strong language from the start and scenes which some may find offensive.

1h 03:00 – 04:00

Art Traffickers

Art Traffickers

Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces.

1h 04:00 – 05:00

Kiss Me, Kate

Kiss Me, Kate

An ex-husband and wife team star in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew, plagued by lovers' quarrels and gangsters seeking money. Film adaptation of the 1948 musical.

3h 05:00 – 08:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Trouble looms when married woman Gwen falls for a successful romantic novelist.

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Fortuneteller Madame Myra thinks she is on to a winner when she meets a man prophesied to come in to a lot of money before dying shortly after.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

On a long drive through the desert, a couple get their car serviced and are handed an extortionate bill. But they plan on turning the tables.

30 min 09:00 – 09:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Brenda, a lonely alcoholic, is delighted when she bumps into an old friend from university. But does he have an ulterior motive for seeing her.

30 min 09:30 – 10:00

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

An heiress finds a man who loves her for herself instead of her money. After he dies tragically, she tries to regain contact with him via a mystic.

1h 10:00 – 11:00

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

When Marcia Fowler spots a new neighbour ogling her, she calls the police. Things get complicated when Marcia's husband returns from a business trip.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands

Bourne's Dance Version Of Tim Burton's Classic. Matthew Bourne's reimagining of Tim Burton's movie, featuring the beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies.

1h 40 min 12:00 – 13:40

The Great Dictator

The Great Dictator

Join Charlie Chaplin with a satirical take on war in his first true sound film, as a Commander and a Jewish barber try to survive against a ruthless dictator.

2h 15 min 13:40 – 15:55

The Sound Of Music Live

The Sound Of Music Live

Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood and True Blood's Stephen Moyer star in the stage version of the iconic musical, from the Academy Award-winning producers of Smash and Chicago.

2h 20 min 15:55 – 18:15

Queen

Queen

A treat for all Queen fans as Freddie, Brian, John and Roger perform early hits such as Killer Queen and Seven Seas of Rhye at the Rainbow Theatre in London in 1974.

1h 45 min 18:15 – 20:00

Queen

Queen

1h 10 min 20:00 – 21:10

Queen

Queen

One of the world's biggest bands return to the scene of their Live Aid triumph a year earlier to play all their greatest hits in front of a packed Wembley Stadium.

2h 30 min 21:10 – 23:40

Queen

Queen

Documentary charting the 16 years of the famed music group Queen, including their 1986 Tour and Live Aid.

1h 20 min 23:40 – 01:00

Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends

Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends

In conversation and song, Sir Tom Jones shares captivating stories from his career - including his friendship with Elvis Presley.

1h 01:00 – 02:00

The Great Songwriters

The Great Songwriters

The owner of two UK number-one singles, Emeli Sandé discusses her life in music and the genius of her songwriting, while also performing a selection of tracks.

1h 02:00 – 03:00

Duran Duran - Rio

Duran Duran - Rio

A detailed look at the English new wave band's second album, which propelled them to stardom against a troubled backdrop of riots, record unemployment figures and the Falklands War.

1h 03:00 – 04:00

Discovering

Discovering

A look at the rise of The Beach Boys, the iconic rock/pop group who rose to stardom with their happy, fun-loving songs that were filled with beautiful harmonies.

30 min 04:00 – 04:30

Discovering

Discovering

Music experts discuss the rise of The Monkees. Though made for a TV show, the group had real-life hits including I'm a Believer and Daydream Believer.

30 min 04:30 – 05:00

Bregenz

Bregenz

A stunning performance of Madama Butterfly from Bregenz, as Giacomo Puccini's powerful opera presents an enduring, tragic tale of unrequited love.

2h 20 min 05:00 – 07:20

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Robert Smythe has a dark secret he has kept for 20 years but it has now come back to haunt him. Can he keep it a secret from his wife.

35 min 07:20 – 07:55

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Colonel George Peregrine's comfortable life is disturbed when his wife writes a bestselling raunchy novel. Is this evidence that she's having an affair.

35 min 07:55 – 08:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When wealthy Prince Zawi gives surgeon Robert Sandy a diamond for saving his life, the doctor finds that his new jewel is really more of a liability than an asset.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When devoted verger Albert is forced to resign, he sets out to build a new life. But can he succeed in a modern world that has little time for his old-fashioned ways.

30 min 09:00 – 09:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When sheltered young man Nicholas travels to London to compete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure.

30 min 09:30 – 10:00

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

A man believes a woman running a psychic scam has contacted his dead son and becomes dangerously obsessed with her sessions.

1h 10:00 – 11:00

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Charlie buys a strange jar at a carnival. His wife is scared of it, but townspeople come from miles to see it and Charlie becomes a local celebrity.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

English National Ballet In Paris

English National Ballet In Paris

An in-depth look at the English National Ballet as it prepares to make history by becoming the first UK company in 60 years to perform on the Palais Garnier stage.

1h 20 min 12:00 – 13:20

Discovering

Discovering

A glimpse into the life of Jeff Bridges, who scooped an Academy Award for his performance in Crazy Heart and also starred in Tron and True Grit.

1h 13:20 – 14:20

Blind Eye Artist

Blind Eye Artist

The origin story of renowned American painter Justin Wadlington, known as the Blind Eye Artist, who rose from the streets of Philadelphia with no formal art training.

1h 40 min 14:20 – 16:00

The Genesis Songbook

The Genesis Songbook

The line-up changed, the style evolved, but the hits kept coming. From Peter Gabriel to Phil Collins, Invisible Touch to I Can't Dance, a documentary that charts the inspiration of Genesis.

1h 20 min 16:00 – 17:20

Marillion

Marillion

Neo-progressive rock icons Marillion perform at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time in their near 40-year career, joined by In Praise of Folly and guests.

1h 40 min 17:20 – 19:00

The Bee Gees

The Bee Gees

The story of the iconic trio and the triumphs and hurdles of their career, with insight from many musicians including oldest brother Barry.

2h 19:00 – 21:00

Sky Arts Awards 2025

Sky Arts Awards 2025

Following the success of the 2024 edition, the Sky Arts Awards return as a consumer-facing event leveraging big-name, credible talent. Strong language and flashing images.

1h 55 min 21:00 – 22:55

Gary Numan Resurrection

Gary Numan Resurrection

Following the fascinating story of British Rock Star Gary Numan, this documentary timelines his turbulent careers - from the crushing lows to the exhilarating highs.

1h 40 min 22:55 – 00:35

ABC

ABC

ABC: Accompanied by the Southbank Sinfonia at the London Palladium, pop band ABC perform and discuss The Lexicon of Love, one of the 1980s' most successful debut albums.

1h 00:35 – 01:35

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin

Featuring extensive interviews and rare recordings of their performances, this is the definitive critical review of legendary English rock band Led Zeppelin.

1h 25 min 01:35 – 03:00

The Great Songwriters

The Great Songwriters

Prospering with both The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, Paul Heaton lifts the lid on his craft and performs a selection of tracks.

1h 03:00 – 04:00

Discovering

Discovering

Leading music journalists explore the music of Peter Gabriel, a founding member of Genesis who went on to achieve great solo success around the world.

30 min 04:00 – 04:30

Discovering

Discovering

A fascinating look at The Mamas and The Papas, the American folk rock group whose easygoing vocal harmonies provided the soundtrack to the late 60s.

30 min 04:30 – 05:00

LSO

LSO

Sir Simon Rattle conducts Sibelius' tone poems and Bruckner's radiant Seventh Symphony, where vast landscapes merge with the human soul.

1h 50 min 05:00 – 06:50

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob perfectly demonstrates how to make a snow scene glow as he paints a glistening pond in the dead of winter.

35 min 06:50 – 07:25

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

In this masterpiece, Bob follows an old dirt road up to a quaint country barn nestled in nature's greenery.

35 min 07:25 – 08:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Colonel George Peregrine's comfortable life is disturbed when his wife writes a bestselling raunchy novel. Is this evidence that she's having an affair.

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When wealthy Prince Zawi gives surgeon Robert Sandy a diamond for saving his life, the doctor finds that his new jewel is really more of a liability than an asset.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A detective trails an elegant woman suspected of smuggling an emerald necklace.

30 min 09:00 – 09:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A waitress plots murder after learning she has been included in a wealthy patron's will.

30 min 09:30 – 10:00

Phillip Noyce

Phillip Noyce

A look at the life and career of a celebrated Australian filmmaker, known for The Quiet American, Rabbit-Proof Fence and Dead Calm.

1h 10:00 – 11:00

Discovering

Discovering

A look at the life of the late Robin Williams, the Academy Award-winning star of much-loved films such as Good Will Hunting, Jumanji and Mrs Doubtfire.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When devoted verger Albert is forced to resign, he sets out to build a new life. But can he succeed in a modern world that has little time for his old-fashioned ways.

30 min 12:00 – 12:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When sheltered young man Nicholas travels to London to compete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure.

30 min 12:30 – 13:00

Julie Andrews Forever

Julie Andrews Forever

Film offering a glimpse into the career of the Oscar-winning Mary Poppins actress, and delving behind the squeaky-clean image to reveal a much more torturous career.

1h 13:00 – 14:00

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Jim and Nancy Moir are in Northern Ireland for a peek at the puffin, taking in the landscapes and creating unique paintings.

1h 14:00 – 15:00

David Fincher

David Fincher

A look at the life and career of American director David Fincher, renowned for his psychological thrillers such as Fight Club, Seven and Panic Room.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

Discovering

Discovering

A look at the life of legendary two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, star of The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver and Goodfellas.

1h 16:00 – 17:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When a timid provincial solicitor visits a smart London hotel on a business trip, he becomes embroiled in a curious case of mistaken identity.

30 min 17:00 – 17:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Happily married and living in the Middle East, American safe-cracker Steve is suddenly threatened with extradition for a crime he says he didn't commit.

30 min 17:30 – 18:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A miserly man searches for the cheapest method of murdering his big-spending wife.

30 min 18:00 – 18:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A reporter gets permission from the owner of a wax museum to spend the night in the museum section devoted to murderers.

30 min 18:30 – 19:00

Andre Rieu

Andre Rieu

André Rieu: Waltz Around the World: Join André as he showcases his music on a tour around the world, visiting places including Malta, Scotland and Ireland.

1h 19:00 – 20:00

Andre Rieu

Andre Rieu

As the sun sets over the magnificent Hofburg Palace, showstopping Dutch violinist André Rieu leads his orchestra in a series of Viennese favourites, including The Blue Danube.

2h 55 min 20:00 – 22:55

English National Ballet In Paris

English National Ballet In Paris

An in-depth look at the English National Ballet as it prepares to make history by becoming the first UK company in 60 years to perform on the Palais Garnier stage.

1h 20 min 22:55 – 00:15

Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

Recorded at the Bristol Old Vic's 255-year-old Georgian theatre, witness Emma Rice's intoxicating adaptation of the Brontë classic performed in November 2021.

2h 45 min 00:15 – 03:00

Dickens In Italy With David Harewood

Dickens In Italy With David Harewood

David Harewood investigates the impact Italy had on Charles Dickens, discovering that the quintessentially English author was far more cosmopolitan than expected.

1h 03:00 – 04:00

Art Traffickers

Art Traffickers

Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces.

1h 04:00 – 05:00

Opera North's Resonance

Opera North's Resonance

Artist JulianKnxx and soul musician THABO come together in a powerful evocation of Bantutronic philosophy, exploring Bantu culture of the past and the future.

15 min 05:00 – 05:15

Gods Of The Game

Gods Of The Game

Including a trained football fan chorus to mark the World Cup, this operatic tale about the corruption that shrouds the beautiful game at present combines arias and musical pieces.

1h 45 min 05:15 – 07:00

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob creates an immensely satisfying scene on canvas, featuring fluffy trees surrounding the banks of a rushing river.

30 min 07:00 – 07:30

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob conjures up a beautiful scene featuring delicate, leafless trees and a grassy meadow cuddling a sweet cottage.

30 min 07:30 – 08:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When devoted verger Albert is forced to resign, he sets out to build a new life. But can he succeed in a modern world that has little time for his old-fashioned ways.

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When sheltered young man Nicholas travels to London to compete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A miserly man searches for the cheapest method of murdering his big-spending wife.

30 min 09:00 – 09:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A reporter gets permission from the owner of a wax museum to spend the night in the museum section devoted to murderers.

30 min 09:30 – 10:00

David Fincher

David Fincher

A look at the life and career of American director David Fincher, renowned for his psychological thrillers such as Fight Club, Seven and Panic Room.

1h 10:00 – 11:00

Discovering

Discovering

A look at the life of legendary two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, star of The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver and Goodfellas.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When a timid provincial solicitor visits a smart London hotel on a business trip, he becomes embroiled in a curious case of mistaken identity.

30 min 12:00 – 12:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Happily married and living in the Middle East, American safe-cracker Steve is suddenly threatened with extradition for a crime he says he didn't commit.

30 min 12:30 – 13:00

Discovering

Discovering

Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle's death, an extensive collection of TV interviews paint a unique portrait of the singer-songwriter, political activist and icon.

1h 13:00 – 14:00

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Jim and Nancy are off to North Wales to catch a glimpse of the Black Grouse, while creating stunning pieces of unique art.

1h 14:00 – 15:00

Nancy Meyers

Nancy Meyers

A look at the life and career of American filmmaker Nancy Meyers, known for The Parent Trap, The Holiday and Something's Gotta Give.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

Discovering

Discovering

A glimpse into the life of French star and winner of the 2019 Honorary Palme d'Or, Alain Delon.

1h 16:00 – 17:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

Yves's marriage has gone stale and his young mistress has announced that she is pregnant. But he then makes a decision which changes everyone's lives forever.

30 min 17:00 – 17:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

When pretty hotel worker Elly is charmed by a guest, archaeologist Max Kelada, it seems that the Mr Know-All professor might not be the man he claims to be.

30 min 17:30 – 18:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A Scotland Yard inspector arranges a unique ruse to capture a killer. With Kenneth Haigh.

30 min 18:00 – 18:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Fearing his pregnant wife's displeasure, a man fakes being mugged to cover poker losses.

30 min 18:30 – 19:00

Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci

Serge Bramly travels in time exploring Leonardo da Vinci's myriad skills, cracking the code behind the Italian's talent to paint, invent and revolutionise.

1h 15 min 19:00 – 20:15

Back To Basquiat

Back To Basquiat

In a time of conservatism and racism during the Reagan years, New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat flourished with brush in hand. Chart his life and work with this documentary.

1h 15 min 20:15 – 21:30

My Week With Guerrilla Girls

My Week With Guerrilla Girls

Kate Bryan explores the lives of the Guerrilla Girls, a group of art activists who haven't granted a film crew full access to their lives and work in over 30 years.

1h 21:30 – 22:30