Sky Arts TV Guide
Live from Abbey Road
Simon, David Gilmour, Sheryl Crow. A blend of global icons from a critically acclaimed series, featuring performances in the historic Abbey Road Studios.
1h 02:35 – 03:35
Live from Abbey Road
Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Muse. New. A blend of global icons perform live from the historic Abbey Road Studios, showcasing some of the most exciting sets from over the years.
1h 5 min 03:35 – 04:40
Grateful Dead
Anthem To Beauty: Through intimate interviews, the Grateful Dead reveal how they created seminal albums American Beauty and Anthem of the Sun.
1h 20 min 04:40 – 06:00
The Wind In The Willows
Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad as they embark on a series of riotous adventures spiralling from Toad's insatiable need for speed.
2h 15 min 06:00 – 08:15
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 08:15 – 08:45
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.
35 min 08:45 – 09:20
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.
35 min 09:20 – 09:55
Tales Of The Unexpected
A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager.
30 min 09:55 – 10:25
Tales Of The Unexpected
Unable to show her dentist husband Cyril the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby proceeds to hatch a clever plan.
35 min 10:25 – 11:00
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
An actor learns that his ex, an actress, is now married to her play's backer. They rekindle their romance and plot to get her out of her marriage.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Landscape Artist Of The Year 2026
Stephen Mangan hosts the grand finale with just three artists who have made it through to the last round of the competition.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Landscape Artist Of The Year 2026
We join the winner of this year's Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year as they travel to County Mayo to research their £10,000 prize commission.
1h 13:00 – 14:00
Celine Dion
The iconic singer performs an electrifying set filled with hits, including tracks from her album Taking Chances and a stunning rendition of My Heart Will Go On.
2h 14:00 – 16:00
The Shadows Final Tour
Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett are reunited for The Shadows' final tour in 2004, treating crowds to a medley of their greatest hits, including Apache, Living Doll and FBI.
3h 16:00 – 19:00
War Paint - Women At War
Documentary film by Margy Kinmonth shining a spotlight on trailblazing female war artists on the front lines, with interviews of artists talking about and showcasing their work.
2h 19:00 – 21:00
The Manchurian Candidate
An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy. Discriminatory content.
2h 30 min 21:00 – 23:30
Opry Live
Prepare to be blown away by performances from Opry member Trisha Yearwood, Jordan Davis and Marcus King.
1h 23:30 – 00:30
Ella Fitzgerald
Documentary on the life of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, showcasing her impact on civil rights and her lasting legacy. From Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Woodhead.
2h 00:30 – 02:30
Luther Vandross
Revisit Luther Vandross's 1988-89 world tour as the American singer-songwriter performed at Wembley Arena.
1h 45 min 02:30 – 04:15
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.
25 min 04:15 – 04:40
The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Brian Wilson and other members of the Beach Boys give an insight into the making of their 1966 critically acclaimed album, Pet Sounds.
1h 20 min 04:40 – 06:00
LSO
Sir Antonio Pappano inaugurates a new era for the London Symphony Orchestra. This opening night of the new season welcomes Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang.
2h 06:00 – 08:00
The Joy Of Painting
Bob shares a truly unique piece while painting a flowing river with rapids on black canvas.
30 min 08:00 – 08:30
The Joy Of Painting
Bob demonstrates how to paint an exotic ocean masterpiece, complete with palm trees swaying in the warm breeze.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
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 09:00 – 09:30
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 09:30 – 10:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
An American journalist meets a soccer star while traveling behind the Iron Curtain, but the authorities arrest him as a suspected smuggler.
30 min 10:00 – 10:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A young man tries to access a monastery in pursuit of revenge over a thief who he blames for ruining his life.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
John Frankenheimer
A look at the life and career of the award-winning director behind movies such as The Manchurian Candidate, Birdman of Alcatraz, The Train and Ronin.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Discovering
A look at the life and career of screen icon Al Pacino, who shot to fame in mafia masterpiece The Godfather, before starring in Serpico, Scarface and Scent of a Woman.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager.
30 min 13:00 – 13:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Unable to show her dentist husband Cyril the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby proceeds to hatch a clever plan.
30 min 13:30 – 14:00
Stories From The National Gallery
Kate Bryan explores the founding of the National Gallery, talking to curators about the original collection and taking a close look at the building's architecture.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Landscape Artist Of The Year 2026
Stephen Mangan hosts the grand finale with just three artists who have made it through to the last round of the competition.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Landscape Artist Of The Year 2026
Join the winner of this year's Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year as they travel to County Mayo to research their £10,000 prize commission.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Discovering
A look at Bill Murray, famed for his BAFTA-winning performance in Lost in Translation, his collaborations with Wes Anderson and roles in Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Before leaving for America, a man kills his wife and buries her. Once Stateside, he receives messages telling him the murder will be exposed.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Worried that their Aunt Rosalie doesn't really like them, brothers Paul and Henri set out to get their hands on her fortune any way they can.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
André Rieu At Schönbrunn, Vienna
Accompanied by the Johann Strauss Orchestra, world renowned violinist Andre Rieu performs numbers including Roses from the South, and Emperor's Waltz at Schonbrunn in Vienna.
3h 10 min 20:00 – 23:10
Comedy Legends
Barry Cryer looks back on the lives and careers of the family comedy act, with their successful run on Broadway and in film spanning over 40 years.
1h 23:10 – 00:10
I Am Richard Pryor
Film reflecting on the highs and lows of the Emmy-winning comedian and actor's life. Featuring in-depth interviews with Mike Epps, Tiffany Haddish and his widow, Jennifer Lee.
1h 50 min 00:10 – 02:00
Statues Redressed
Extraordinary artists, designers and members of the community come together to dress some of Liverpool's most iconic statues for a unique summer project brought to you by Sky Arts.
2h 02:00 – 04:00
Landmark
Artists and local communities join forces to compete for the chance to create the UK's next major landmark in this exciting series hosted by Gemma Cairney. Series finale.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
Auction
At Bonhams, a collection of intimate letters written by a recently widowed Jackie Kennedy that she sent to British diplomat David Ormsby-Gore go under the hammer.
30 min 05:00 – 05:30
Auction
There's a bidding frenzy in New York as the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat goes up for auction, with his painting 'Untitled' set to break records.
30 min 05:30 – 06:00
Pavarotti In The Park
In celebration of his 30-year career, the late Pavarotti is accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra as he performs O Sole Mio and Nessun Dorma in a concert in Hyde Park.
2h 5 min 06:00 – 08:05
The Joy Of Painting
In the space of just half an hour, Bob breaks down how to create a brown-toned mountain scene on canvas.
30 min 08:05 – 08:35
The Joy Of Painting
In this masterpiece, Bob uses all of his skill and experience to paint a tranquil landscape setting nestled at the base of a towering mountain.
30 min 08:35 – 09:05
Tales Of The Unexpected
A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager.
25 min 09:05 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Unable to show her dentist husband Cyril the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby proceeds to hatch a clever plan.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Before leaving for America, a man kills his wife and buries her. Once Stateside, he receives messages telling him the murder will be exposed.
30 min 10:00 – 10:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Worried that their Aunt Rosalie doesn't really like them, brothers Paul and Henri set out to get their hands on her fortune any way they can.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
Robert Wise
A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director behind The Sound of Music, West Side Story and Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Discovering
A look at Bill Murray, famed for his BAFTA-winning performance in Lost in Translation, his collaborations with Wes Anderson and roles in Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results.
30 min 13:00 – 13:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence.
30 min 13:30 – 14:00
Classic FM's Rising Stars With Julian Lloyd Webber
The world-renowned cellist and conductor showcases 30 of the best musicians under 30, from cellists and organists to composers and trumpeters.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Battle Of The Bagpipes
Follow Finlay Macdonald, musical director of the National Piping Centre, plus a number of Scotland's leading pipers at Piping Live - the celebratory international festival.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Alan J Pakula
A look into the life and career of the American film director behind All the President's Men and Sophie's Choice, and the producer of To Kill a Mockingbird.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Discovering
From the Man with No Name to a two-time Academy Award-winning director and Hollywood legend, explore the life and career of actor, filmmaker and politician Clint Eastwood.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
A young lady is cut down to size by her husband's loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
With only one thing in mind, the dishonest Frank and Lorna Bramwell visit the home of wealthy, eccentric Monica Laughton - intent on robbing her.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Recently deceased, Alexander Penn Arlington gets permission from the recording angel to relive his last day on earth, so that he can discover who killed him.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Stories From The National Gallery
Kate journeys through the gallery's 200-year history with a look at the Turner bequest, before exploring the impressionist works by Van Gogh, Monet and Seurat.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Liza Minnelli
This documentary is a portrait of an exceptional American talent, unforgettable in her role as Sally Bowles in Cabaret.
1h 15 min 21:00 – 22:15
Glenn Close
Glenn Close embodies neither Hollywood's beauty standards nor its sugar-coated perfection. The actress portrays women fighting for equality and their strength to rise again.
1h 15 min 22:15 – 23:30
Paul McCartney And Wings
Filmed at Abbey Road Studios in 1974 on videotape, experience the inner workings of the band as they perform together.
1h 30 min 23:30 – 01:00
Celebrity Special
Artists take to the town of Whitstable as six celebrities including Jordan Stephens and Rose Matafeo submit their own entries.
1h 01:00 – 02:00
Landscape Artist Of The 2026
Stephen Mangan presents this special episode featuring highlights from the latest series of Landscape Artist of the Year.
1h 02:00 – 03:00
The Warhol Effect
Film lifting the lid on the fascinating last decade of Andy Warhol's life and the legacy he left for future artists, through never-before-seen footage and interviews with insiders.
2h 03:00 – 05:00
Auction
A new series opens with bidders shuttling between Sotheby's and Christie's in New York for the annual May sales of post-war and contemporary art.
30 min 05:00 – 05:30
Auction
New. At Sotheby's in London two ancient Scottish families are having a clear-out. Their treasures include a sword said to have been used at the Battle of Culloden.
30 min 05:30 – 06:00
Gilbert & Sullivan
Simon Butteriss examines how a quarrel over the cost of carpet proved fatal to Gilbert & Sullivan's relationship and how the new D'Oyly Carte fell while the Savoy Operas triumphed.
30 min 06:00 – 06:30
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 06:30 – 08:00
The Joy Of Painting
Bob creates a mountain lake masterpiece enclosed in an oval frame, complete with bountiful foliage illuminated in the moonlight.
30 min 08:00 – 08:30
The Joy Of Painting
In this masterpiece, Bob depicts a stunning snowy scene featuring icy mountains, evergreens and clusters of lacy bushes.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
With only one thing in mind, the dishonest Frank and Lorna Bramwell visit the home of wealthy, eccentric Monica Laughton - intent on robbing her.
30 min 10:00 – 10:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Recently deceased, Alexander Penn Arlington gets permission from the recording angel to relive his last day on earth, so that he can discover who killed him.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
Alan J Pakula
A look into the life and career of the American film director behind All the President's Men and Sophie's Choice, and the producer of To Kill a Mockingbird.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Discovering
From the Man with No Name to a two-time Academy Award-winning director and Hollywood legend, explore the life and career of actor, filmmaker and politician Clint Eastwood.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side.
30 min 13:00 – 13:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
A young lady is cut down to size by her husband's loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair.
30 min 13:30 – 14:00
Classic FM's Rising Stars...
With Julian Lloyd Webber 2022. Join world-renowned cellist Julian Lloyd Webber to champion the next generation of classical artists as he introduces each performer to an audience.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Battle Of The Bagpipes
With one week to go before the World Pipe Band Championships, the three bands are sharpening their competitive performances. Plus, we meet the next generation of piping stars.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Carol Reed
A closer look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning British director behind acclaimed films Odd Man Out, Oliver! and The Fallen Idol.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Discovering
A look at the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning British film icon Sir Michael Caine.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
To pay for his wife's operation, Mr Crabtree takes a job working for the mysterious Mr X, who asks him to manage a job involving a blackmailer.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
At a gallery, Mark is surprised when the art dealer hands over a portrait of Mark's first wife instead of the painting he had originally purchased.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Landscape Artist Of The 2026
Stephen Mangan presents this special episode featuring highlights from the latest series of Landscape Artist of the Year.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Art's Wildest Movement
Goodbye Renaissance: Waldemar Januszczak drills to the heart of Mannerism, asking when did it happen, what were its characteristics and what did it achieve.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Quant
Film celebrating the life of a highly influential 20th Century icon, late fashion designer Dame Mary Quant. With insight from Kate Moss, Vivienne Westwood and more.
1h 45 min 22:00 – 23:45
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 23:45 – 01:20
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 01:20 – 02:20
Will's Book
The story of how, 400 years ago, two actors and friends of William Shakespeare took on the task of saving his work for posterity in one book, the First Folio.
1h 20 min 02:20 – 03:40
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.
1h 03:40 – 04:40
D.H. Lawrence
Documentary exploring the life and work of the novelist, poet, social critic and self-proclaimed 'outsider', who was often persecuted for his explicit subject matter.
55 min 04:40 – 05:35
Auction
A mega sale by Christie's of contemporary art includes a work by Peter Doig originally bought for £15,000. What will it fetch now? Plus, a rare Rothko goes under the hammer.
25 min 05:35 – 06:00
Bryn Terfel
The bass-baritone is joined by Carlos Núñez and the Orchestre National de Bretagne for an exploration of Beethoven's arrangements of Scottish, Irish and Welsh folk songs.
1h 25 min 06:00 – 07:25
Watercolour Challenge
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours.
30 min 07:25 – 07:55
Watercolour Challenge
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours.
30 min 07:55 – 08:25
Watercolour Challenge
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours.
30 min 08:25 – 08:55
Tales Of The Unexpected
When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side.
30 min 08:55 – 09:25
Tales Of The Unexpected
A young lady is cut down to size by her husband's loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair.
30 min 09:25 – 09:55
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
To pay for his wife's operation, Mr Crabtree takes a job working for the mysterious Mr X, who asks him to manage a job involving a blackmailer.
35 min 09:55 – 10:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
At a gallery, Mark is surprised when the art dealer hands over a portrait of Mark's first wife instead of the painting he had originally purchased.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
Carol Reed
A closer look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning British director behind acclaimed films Odd Man Out, Oliver! and The Fallen Idol.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Discovering
A look at the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning British film icon Sir Michael Caine.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge.
30 min 13:00 – 13:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet.
30 min 13:30 – 14:00
Classic FM's Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber
Classic FM's Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber returns at London's LSO St Lukes, showcasing five young classical musicians alongside the 12 Ensemble.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Battle Of The Bagpipes
The World Pipe Band Championship is almost here. Will current holders Field Marshall Montgomery win the crown for a 14th time.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Sergio Leone
Explore the life of the highly influential director credited as the inventor of the Italian Western genre. His films include Once Upon a Time In America.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Discovering
An inside look at the life and career of Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Jean Simmons.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Art dealer Lionel gets an artist to visualise his fiancee Janet nude and paint her accordingly. Janet, however, does not see the funny side.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Landscape Artist Of The 2026
Stephen Mangan presents this special episode featuring highlights from the latest series of Landscape Artist of the Year.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
Discovering
Explore the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker. His work includes Wall Street, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Basic Instinct.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Classic Movies
Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1948 ganger film noir starring Richard Attenborough an enduring British classic.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
The Manchurian Candidate
An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy. Discriminatory content.
2h 30 min 22:00 – 00:30
Preston Sturges
A look at the life of the inspirational filmmaker, who won the first-ever Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay for his comedy film The Great McGinty.
1h 00:30 – 01:30
The Ghost Of Richard Harris
Explore the legacy of Richard Harris with this moving documentary that includes contributions from his sons, BAFTA-winning actor Jared Harris, Jamie Harris and Damian Harris.
2h 20 min 01:30 – 03:50
Michael Caine
An exploration of Sir Michael Caine's illustrious career, from his early days in 1950s British theatre to gaining fame for his legendary contribution to cinema.
1h 15 min 03:50 – 05:05
Auction
In London, Ingles & Hayday are selling a rare Stradivarius violin. Meanwhile at Sotheby's, masterpieces by Gerhard Richter, Georg Baselitz and Jean Dubuffet are auctioned.
30 min 05:05 – 05:35
Auction
At Sotheby's in New York an 1897 painting by Gustav Klimt has surfaced after years in a private collection. Plus a work from the later years of Renoir is auctioned.
25 min 05:35 – 06:00
Tchaikovsky
To mark the 50th anniversary of Rudolf Nureyev's iconic version of Tchaikovsky's ballet, this 2014 Vienna State Opera production revives the show with new sets, costumes and more.
2h 25 min 06:00 – 08:25
Watercolour Challenge
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours.
30 min 08:25 – 08:55
Tales Of The Unexpected
When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge.
30 min 08:55 – 09:25
Tales Of The Unexpected
An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet.
30 min 09:25 – 09:55
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
An antique dealer comes up with a plan to raise money to pay off a loan. But things won't be as easy for the shop owner the second time around.
35 min 09:55 – 10:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Karen finds herself wound up in a cell for committing murder with no recollection of how or why she ended up in there after an argument with her boyfriend.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
Sergio Leone
Explore the life of the highly influential director credited as the inventor of the Italian Western genre. His films include Once Upon a Time In America.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Discovering
An inside look at the life and career of Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Jean Simmons.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight.
30 min 13:00 – 13:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Art dealer Lionel gets an artist to visualise his fiancee Janet nude and paint her accordingly. Janet, however, does not see the funny side.
30 min 13:30 – 14:00
Classic FM's Rising Stars...
With Julian Lloyd Webber 2024. The world-renowned cellist and conductor showcases 30 of the best musicians, from cellists and organists to composers and trumpeters.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Battle Of The Irish Dancers
Dedicated dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Francis Ford Coppola
A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose films include The Godfather franchise and Apocalypse Now.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Discovering
A glimpse into the life and hugely successful career of Academy Award-winning actress and activist, Susan Sarandon.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine-tasting contest.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Rich American Howard Latimer takes a trip to London, betting £1,000 he can stay in a room that is said to be haunted.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
When Clara Nash is murdered, her babysitter Lottie Slocum is excited to be the centre of attention, and she also hopes to become closer to Clara's husband.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Guy Garvey
1976: Elbow frontman Guy Garvey lifts the lid on two decades of TV gold. Here, he takes you through 1976, reflecting on the year's defining musical performances.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
John & Yoko
The untold story of John Lennon's 1971 album 'Imagine', exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-before-seen footage.
2h 21:00 – 23:00
How The Beatles Changed The World
The history of The Beatles and their influence on music, art, culture, fashion and politics. Features new interviews and archive footage of the Fab Four.
2h 20 min 23:00 – 01:20
Elton John
Elton John plays 18 hits spanning his momentous career on Yamaha's incredible Million-dollar piano. Spectacular show from the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
2h 25 min 01:20 – 03:45
Freddie Mercury
Arguably the greatest ever frontman, Freddie Mercury was a complete one-off. This is the Queen icon's story - told through the sale of his personal items at Sotheby's.
1h 03:45 – 04:45
Auction
In a sale at Bonham's, there are swords from the English Civil War and letters revealing the extent of the love affair between David Ormsby-Gore and Jackie Kennedy.
30 min 04:45 – 05:15
Auction
In London, Christie's auction Francesco Guardi's Rialto Bridge painting, while Sotheby's are selling Turner's view of the fortress at Ehrenbreitstein, valued at £15million.
30 min 05:15 – 05:45
Opera North's Resonance
Musician Nwando Ebizie and director Juliet Ellis connect as dancer Jahmiah Simpson floats between the waking world and the dream world.
15 min 05:45 – 06:00
Classic FM Great British Classics
A celebration of great British classics.
2h 06:00 – 08:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results.
30 min 08:00 – 08:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
A young lady is cut down to size by her husband's loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge.
30 min 10:00 – 10:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
A psychology professor places an ad offering to help spouses get rid of their other halves, grabbing the police's attention. Trouble ensues.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
An attorney helps a client threatened by an unstable woman who blames her for a broken wedding engagement.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Michael Flatley Lord Of The Dance
Choreographed by Michael Flatley, 40 of the world's most talented performers combine the best of traditional and contemporary music and dance.
1h 45 min 13:00 – 14:45
Hitsville
Rare performances, interviews and rarely seen footage come together to paint a picture of the history and origins of Motown.
2h 14:45 – 16:45
Landscape Artist Of The 2026
Stephen Mangan presents this special episode featuring highlights from the latest series of Landscape Artist of the Year.
1h 16:45 – 17:45
The Music Of Buddy Holly...
The definitive story of how Buddy Holly became an icon of rock's first generation. Features the hits That'll Be The Day and Peggy Sue. Narrated by Paul Gambaccini.
2h 17:45 – 19:45
Roy Orbison Forever
Offering extraordinary insight, Roy Orbison deep dives into what made his music a cultural driving force through a series of interviews collected over several years.
1h 15 min 19:45 – 21:00
FILM
A wandering gunfighter plays two rival families against each other in a town torn apart by greed, pride and revenge.
1h 55 min 21:00 – 22:55
Sergio Leone
Explore the life of the highly influential director credited as the inventor of the Italian Western genre. His films include Once Upon a Time In America.
1h 22:55 – 23:55