Sky Arts TV Guide
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
The artists are challenged to create a show-stopping portrait of one of the celebrity sitters.
1h 01:00 – 02:00
Sky Arts From Hay
At the 2023 Hay Festival, authors Kate Mosse and Emma Dabiri sit down with Simon Savidge to discuss their books, lives and inspirations.
1h 02:00 – 03:00
Inside Art
A look at a unique body of British and Irish art dedicated to self-portraiture, consisting of the very best work of the twentieth-century and more contemporary pieces.
30 min 03:00 – 03:30
Inside Art
Brothers At Beecroft Southend. Kate Bryan explores an exhibition of the work of two brothers: Walter and Harold Steggles, whose pre-WWII era works are currently being rediscovered.
30 min 03:30 – 04:00
The Art Of The Garden
After 10 years, Battersea Power Station's restoration is complete and Andy Sturgeon's 'gardens in the sky' are truly a triumph.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
Arts Uncovered
A series of fascinating shorts taking you deeper into the world of art and the people behind it.
20 min 05:00 – 05:20
Handel
A stellar cast including Danielle de Niese, Lucy Crowe and Hugo Hymas come together for a stunning live performance with The English Concert at St John's Smith Square.
1h 40 min 05:20 – 07:00
Artist Of The Year
Introduction to Still Life: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants.
30 min 07:00 – 07:30
Artist Of The Year
Composition in Landscape: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants.
30 min 07:30 – 08:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Rod Taylor stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
30 min 08:00 – 08:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
A Roald Dahl story with a twist. A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A Southerner is about to be hanged for attempting to destroy a bridge vital to the Union's advance. Ronald Howard stars.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A teacher at an exclusive girls' school becomes too involved in the life of one of her students. Wendy Hiller and Robert H Harris star.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
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 10:00 – 11:00
Discovering
A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood icon, famous for her roles in Pretty Woman, Erin Brockovich, My Best Friend's Wedding and Notting Hill.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Jake Weston stars in this twisted story. A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
30 min 12:00 – 12:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
John Mills stars in this story with a twist. A con man arrives in town and starts his scam. Michael Gambon guest stars.
30 min 12:30 – 13:00
The Art Of Architecture:...
Great Museums Of The World. A walk through some of the most remarkable museums ever, including Spain's Museum of Arts and Sciences and the Swiss Museum designed by Renzo Piano.
1h 13:00 – 14:00
Musical Masterpieces
Myleene Klass and Errollyn Wallen explore Carmen, Georges Bizet's controversial opera. Features special performances from leading British opera company Opera North.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
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 15:00 – 16:00
Discovering
He's a household name who starred in Pretty Woman and the Academy Award-winning musical Chicago. This is a look at his life and career.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Lorna Charles and Alfred Burke star in this twisted tale. With a 12 year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.
30 min 17:00 – 17:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Robert Lang stars in this tale with a twist. A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
30 min 17:30 – 18:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A little person has a penchant for making his bets interesting. Peter Lorre, Steve McQueen and Katherine Squire star.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A man's dream of sudden wealth is realised when he learns the location of a hidden treasure. Oscar Homolka and Sam Jaffe star.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
The artists are challenged to create a show-stopping portrait of one of the celebrity sitters.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
Portrait Artist Of The Year:...
The Exhibition 2025. New. Take a trip down memory lane with a look at this exhibition celebrating some of the finest art to have come out of Sky Arts' Portrait Artist Of The Year.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Art's Most Horrific
Waldemar confronts terrifying displays of blood, gore and death and wonders why art is so obsessed with horror.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Pompeii
Documentary exploring the once grand and thriving Roman city of Pompeii, as told by the writers and artists of the era who visited and imagined it.
1h 25 min 22:00 – 23:25
The Pilgrimage Of Gilbert & George
Unpacking their walk through life, enjoy an insight into the world of Gilbert Prousch and George Passmore. Contains strong language and controversial, confrontational art.
2h 23:25 – 01:25
Arts Uncovered
A Sky Arts bursary enabled Akram Khan Company to create the Sky Arts Artist Development Programme to support dance artists during research and development periods.
10 min 01:25 – 01:35
Sky Arts Book Club
Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day host as members of Idle Readers book club from Manchester meet Ian Rankin. Plus, Delia Owens Zooms in from across the pond.
1h 01:35 – 02:35
Inside Art Special...
Bristol Street Art at M Shed. Kate Bryan goes behind the scenes at the M Shed museum in Bristol to discover a new exhibition exploring the city's connection to street art.
55 min 02:35 – 03:30
Inside Art
Kate Bryan pays a visit to the Courtauld Gallery to bear witness to an exhibition bringing the full span of Vincent van Gogh's self-portraiture together.
30 min 03:30 – 04:00
The Art Of The Garden
Ann-Marie Powell took on the task of creating the RHS's first wildlife and food gardens, with the society moving with the times.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
Cirque Du Soleil
In a captivating voyage that captures the very essence of adventure, this story of transformation unfolds through a combination of acrobatics in a visually striking world.
2h 05:00 – 07:00
Artist Of The Year
Loosening Up: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants.
30 min 07:00 – 07:30
Artist Of The Year
Observing Facial Features: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants.
30 min 07:30 – 08:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Jake Weston stars in this twisted story. A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
30 min 08:00 – 08:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
John Mills stars in this story with a twist. A con man arrives in town and starts his scam. Michael Gambon guest stars.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A little person has a penchant for making his bets interesting. Peter Lorre, Steve McQueen and Katherine Squire star.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A man's dream of sudden wealth is realised when he learns the location of a hidden treasure. Oscar Homolka and Sam Jaffe star.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
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 10:00 – 11:00
Discovering
He's a household name who starred in Pretty Woman and the Academy Award-winning musical Chicago. This is a look at his life and career.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Lorna Charles and Alfred Burke star in this twisted tale. With a 12 year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.
30 min 12:00 – 12:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Robert Lang stars in this tale with a twist. A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
30 min 12:30 – 13:00
Punchdrunk
Documentary telling the story of PUNCHDRUNK, the pioneering and hugely secretive theatre company whose productions have reinvented an art form and changed the rules of theatre.
1h 13:00 – 14:00
Musical Masterpieces
Myleene Klass and composer Errollyn Wallen explore Felix Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture. Features a performance from the Philharmonia Orchestra.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
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 15:00 – 16:00
Discovering
A look at the life and career of filmmaker behind Easy Rider, his acclaimed directional debut. He also starred in Apocalypse Now, Super Mario Bros and Blue Velvet.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
A pharmacist tries to elope with his lover, but his larger than life wife stands in his way. John Castle and Miriam Margolyes star in this tale with a twist.
30 min 17:00 – 17:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star.
30 min 17:30 – 18:00
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
The artists are challenged to create a show-stopping portrait of one of the celebrity sitters.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Discovering
A glimpse into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor who starred in The Goodbye Girl, Jaws and Down and Out in Beverly Hills.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
Sidney Lumet
An intriguing look into the life and career of Academy Award-winning film director Sidney Lumet.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
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 21:00 – 22:35
AC/DC
AC/DC return to the stage for a raucous show filmed in Buenos Aires, captured in December 2009 in front of 70,000 lively fans.
2h 20 min 22:35 – 00:55
The Art Of Film
Take a dive into the magical history of movies, uncovering how a generation of immigrants invented Hollywood.
1h 00:55 – 01:55
Klimt & The Kiss
Experts examine 'The Kiss' - Gustav Klimt's iconic painting from the early 20th century - and establish just what makes it such an enduring, endearing piece.
1h 15 min 01:55 – 03:10
Inside Art
Kate Bryan explores the exhibition Masterpieces From Buckingham Palace in The Queens Gallery, with works by Titian, Rembrandt and more.
50 min 03:10 – 04:00
The Art Of The Garden
Garden designer Alistair Baldwin stayed true to the 17th-century style of Scotland's Kinross House and the results are a sight to behold.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
Andre Rieu & The Dutch Royal Family
In front of a packed-out Museum Square in Amsterdam in April 2013, Andre Rieu delivers a concert alongside his Johann Strauss Orchestra to cap an extraordinary event.
2h 05:00 – 07:00
Artist Of The Year
Botanical Flowers: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants.
30 min 07:00 – 07:30
Artist Of The Year
Painting With Lines: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants.
30 min 07:30 – 08:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Lorna Charles and Alfred Burke star in this twisted tale. With a 12 year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.
30 min 08:00 – 08:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Robert Lang stars in this tale with a twist. A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
When it becomes evident his wife is losing her grip on reality, a man turns to his devoted servant for help.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
When a man is murdered, suspicion falls on his teen daughter's middle-aged suitor. Phyllis Love, Tom Tully, Alan Baxter and Rebecca Welles star.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
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 10:00 – 11:00
Discovering
A look at the life and career of filmmaker behind Easy Rider, his acclaimed directional debut. He also starred in Apocalypse Now, Super Mario Bros and Blue Velvet.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
A pharmacist tries to elope with his lover, but his larger than life wife stands in his way. John Castle and Miriam Margolyes star in this tale with a twist.
30 min 12:00 – 12:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star.
30 min 12:30 – 13:00
Portrait Artist Of The Year:...
The Exhibition 2025. New. Take a trip down memory lane with a look at this exhibition celebrating some of the finest art to have come out of Sky Arts' Portrait Artist Of The Year.
1h 13:00 – 14:00
The Art Mysteries
One of the world's most popular pictures, The Garden of Earthly Delights is also one of the most mysterious.
30 min 14:00 – 14:30
The Art Mysteries
He rides on a pure white horse, but who is he? Rembrandt's famous equestrian portrait has never been convincingly explained - until now.
30 min 14:30 – 15:00
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 15:00 – 16:00
Discovering
A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy-nominated singer, who has starred in films such as Carrie and Coal Miner's Daughter.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Hazel is an elderly widow who lives in a farmhouse full of antiques. When a conman arrives he dupes her into selling him a picture at a knock-down price.
30 min 17:00 – 17:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
George is denying murder, even though he was in a locked room with the victim when he was shot. Inspector Walters just can't find any evidence against him.
30 min 17:30 – 18:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
After embezzling 200,000 dollars, a man turns himself in to the authorities but refuses to return the money.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
When a man is killed, his friend reminisces about an incident in their past. Barry Gordon, John Craven and Dennis Patrick star.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Dolly Parton
I Will Always Love You: Dolly Parton discusses the success of I Will Always Love You, and why denying Elvis the chance to cover it became one of her savviest business moves.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Dolly Parton
It's All Wrong, But It's Alright: Dolly Parton recalls how she shocked the country scene with her 1978 hit It's All Wrong, But It's Alright. With Miley Cyrus and Lily Tomlin.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Opry Live
New. Prepare to be blown away by performances from Opry member Trisha Yearwood, Jordan Davis and Marcus King.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Bee Gees
Live in Vegas: The Bee Gees perform their greatest hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, with guests including Celine Dion. From the MGM in Las Vegas in 1997.
2h 10 min 21:00 – 23:10
Billy Joel
New. In this historic concert from July 2006, Billy plays a rousing set to an enormous crowd in front of the Colosseum in Rome. With special guest, Bryan Adams.
2h 35 min 23:10 – 01:45
Women Who Rock
The success of their forerunners enables the likes of Shania Twain, Macy Gray and Sarah McLachlan - and later Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish - to break new ground.
1h 15 min 01:45 – 03:00
Inside Art Special
Presenter Kate Bryan visits Coventry to discover the exciting events happening in honour of its UK City of Culture.
1h 03:00 – 04:00
Auction
Step inside the great auction houses of the world and discover the bidding frenzies within. In this opening episode, Sotheby's sells The Lock by John Constable.
30 min 04:00 – 04:30
Auction
The work of designers such as Finn Juhl, Shiro Kuramata and Arne Jacobsen comes to the salerooms of London in a week dedicated to design classics.
30 min 04:30 – 05:00
Len Phillips Swing...
Orchestra's 100 Years of Big Bands. Join the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra - one of Britain's most popular big bands - to celebrate a century of swing.
1h 15 min 05:00 – 06:15
Len Phillips Swing...
Orchestra's 100 Years of Big Bands. Join the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra - one of Britain's most popular big bands - to celebrate a century of swing.
1h 15 min 06:15 – 07:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Rod Taylor stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
30 min 07:30 – 08:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
A Roald Dahl story with a twist. A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her.
30 min 08:00 – 08:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Jake Weston stars in this twisted story. A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
John Mills stars in this story with a twist. A con man arrives in town and starts his scam. Michael Gambon guest stars.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Lorna Charles and Alfred Burke star in this twisted tale. With a 12 year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
An elderly woman is locked in an air tight safe with one of her cats by her niece's husband when she discovers he is a forger.
1h 10:00 – 11:00
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
An unsuccessful artist accused of bomb threats devises a scheme to steal artworks.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Ray Charles
Ray Charles thrills audiences with his unique mix of rock, R&B and soul at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1997.
1h 30 min 12:00 – 13:30
Hitsville
Rare performances, interviews and rarely seen footage come together to paint a picture of the history and origins of Motown.
2h 13:30 – 15:30
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
The artists are challenged to create a show-stopping portrait of one of the celebrity sitters.
1h 15:30 – 16:30
Pink Floyd
Spectacular concert film from Pink Floyd's 1988 A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour, featuring hits like, Wish You Were Here and Time.
2h 25 min 16:30 – 18:55
Pink Floyd
A film from long-time Pink Floyd collaborator Ian Emes, offering a captivating and intuitive interpretation of the Rock'n'Roll legends' music.
1h 5 min 18:55 – 20:00
Pink Floyd At Pompeii
Set in the haunting ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheater in Pompeii, it showcases Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience.
1h 40 min 20:00 – 21:40
Have You Got It Yet? The...
Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. Follow the tragic journey of Syd Barrett - the original singer of Pink Floyd - as interviews with those closest to him detail his downfall.
1h 50 min 21:40 – 23:30
The Doors
At the height of their musical prowess, The Doors perform all their classic hits during their legendary 1968 concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
1h 30 min 23:30 – 01:00
The Doors
Former band members of The Doors discuss their self-titled debut album, which featured The End and Light My Fire, and the lyrical genius of Jim Morrison.
1h 01:00 – 02:00
Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends
In Miami, disco legend Nile Rodgers explores his impressive musical career, from Studio 54 to David Bowie and Daft Punk.
1h 02:00 – 03:00
The Great Songwriters
The Echo and the Bunnymen frontman talks songwriting and his life in music, and performs beloved tracks including The Killing Moon.
1h 03:00 – 04:00
Discovering
A fascinating look at English rock band The Cure. Led by the inimitable Robert Smith, they are one of the most influential new wave bands in history.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
Les Miserables
Live stage adaptation of the 1862 Victor Hugo novel Les Misérables starring Michael Ball and Matt Lucas.
2h 55 min 05:00 – 07:55
Tales Of The Unexpected
A pharmacist tries to elope with his lover, but his larger than life wife stands in his way. John Castle and Miriam Margolyes star in this tale with a twist.
35 min 07:55 – 08:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Hazel is an elderly widow who lives in a farmhouse full of antiques. When a conman arrives he dupes her into selling him a picture at a knock-down price.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
George is denying murder, even though he was in a locked room with the victim when he was shot. Inspector Walters just can't find any evidence against him.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
When a studio wants Karl for their next horror film, he reveals his audition film was actually footage of a real black mass with devil worshipers.
1h 10:00 – 11:00
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
The artists are challenged to create a show-stopping portrait of one of the celebrity sitters.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Garbo
Beautiful, talented, sombre and enigmatic, a troubled genius with a proclivity for solitude, Greta Garbo is still considered one of the greatest Hollywood actresses of all time.
1h 45 min 12:00 – 13:45
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 15 min 13:45 – 17:00
Cats
Elaine Paige stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber's world-famous musical. A group of cats gather to choose one lucky feline, who will go to a magical place to be reborn.
2h 17:00 – 19:00
Johnny Cash
Remember Live 1973. A stunning set from Johnny Cash at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring exhilarating performances of all-time classics and special guests.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
The Yardbirds
The story of five incredible years, 1963-1968, which saw The Yardbirds go from a relatively small-time suburban blues outfit to one of the most respected rock bands in history.
1h 45 min 20:00 – 21:45
Bryan Adams
The Royal Albert Hall May 2024. Bryan Adams takes to the stage at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall to perform his classic album Reckless.
1h 50 min 21:45 – 23:35
Art's Most Horrific
Waldemar confronts terrifying displays of blood, gore and death and wonders why art is so obsessed with horror.
1h 23:35 – 00:35
Led Zeppelin
Fourth and final part of the definitive critical review of the music of one of history's most influential rock bands, Led Zeppelin, on stage, on record and on film.
1h 20 min 00:35 – 01:55
Black Sabbath
The story behind the writing, recording and success of Black Sabbath's second album, Paranoid, one of the most influential albums of the heavy metal genre.
1h 15 min 01:55 – 03:10
The Great Songwriters
The multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discusses songwriting and his life in music, and performs a selection of songs including Copperhead Road and Goodbye.
1h 03:10 – 04:10
Discovering
Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of award-winning American singer songwriter Paul Simon, whose fame, influence and success began as part of duo Simon & Garfunkel.
25 min 04:10 – 04:35
Discovering
Documentary exploring the life, career and influence of Cream and Yardbirds guitarist and songwriter Eric Clapton, the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
25 min 04:35 – 05:00
Classic FM A Film Music Spectacular
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Ukranian conductor Kirill Karabits perform film themes from The Royal Albert Hall including Star Wars, Jurassic Park and more.
2h 05:00 – 07:00
Artist Of The Year
Figures in Landscape: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants.
30 min 07:00 – 07:30
Artist Of The Year
Child Portraiture: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants.
30 min 07:30 – 08:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
A pharmacist tries to elope with his lover, but his larger than life wife stands in his way. John Castle and Miriam Margolyes star in this tale with a twist.
30 min 08:00 – 08:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
After embezzling 200,000 dollars, a man turns himself in to the authorities but refuses to return the money.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
When a man is killed, his friend reminisces about an incident in their past. Barry Gordon, John Craven and Dennis Patrick star.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
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 10:00 – 11:00
Andre Rieu
Series exploring the world of André Rieu. With heart-warming interviews with André and magnificent performances.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Hazel is an elderly widow who lives in a farmhouse full of antiques. When a conman arrives he dupes her into selling him a picture at a knock-down price.
30 min 12:00 – 12:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
George is denying murder, even though he was in a locked room with the victim when he was shot. Inspector Walters just can't find any evidence against him.
30 min 12:30 – 13:00
In Normandy
In Normandy: David Hockney: The celebrated artist discusses his life and work with Melvyn Bragg in his Normandy studio, revealing his influences, inspirations and plans to keep on painting.
1h 13:00 – 14:00
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
The artists are challenged to create a show-stopping portrait of one of the celebrity sitters.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Ridley Scott
A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose films include Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator and Hannibal.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Discovering
A look into the life of the British star, known for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter film franchise among many other notable roles.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the services of Tom and George, two actors from New York who are hell bent on revenge.
30 min 17:00 – 17:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy.
30 min 17:30 – 18:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A businessman has second thoughts about having picked up a young hitchhiker. John McIntire, Robert Morse and Suzanne Pleshette star.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A son encourages his doting mother to take her own life and join her dead husband. George Grizzard and Patricia Collinge star.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Andre Rieu
Dutch violinist André Rieu brings his orchestra to an atmospheric Berlin amphitheatre, with musical favourites like Ravel's Bolero, Lara's Theme from Doctor Zhivago and Auld Lang Syne.
1h 45 min 19:00 – 20:45
Andre Rieu
André Rieu is joined by his Johann Strauss Orchestra as he heads home to Maastricht to perform in front of thousands of fans in the town's historic square.
1h 20:45 – 21:45
The Phantom Of The Opera At The Royal Albert Hall
Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess star in this special 25th anniversary performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical at London's Royal Albert Hall.
2h 50 min 21:45 – 00:35
Inside Art
Kate Bryan visits the studio of the artist Lubaina Himid, winner of the 2017 Turner Prize, before exploring her new large-scale exhibition at Tate Modern.
25 min 00:35 – 01:00
Art's Most Satanic
Waldemar goes looking for the Devil, the ultimate shape-shifter, who keeps popping up in art in a wicked assortment of disguises.
1h 01:00 – 02:00
John Malkovich
This musical drama stars John Malkovich as a crazed dictator who delivers a powerful monologue accompanied by the music of Bach, Franck, Widor, Messiaen and Ligeti.
1h 25 min 02:00 – 03:25
Arts Uncovered
A series of fascinating shorts taking you deeper into the world of art and the people behind it.
10 min 03:25 – 03:35
Auction
The art collection of late pop superstar George Michael goes under the hammer at Christie's in an auction featuring works by Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst and Bridget Riley.
30 min 03:35 – 04:05
Auction
The blouse Judy Garland wore in the film The Wizard of Oz goes up for sale in London, as do Warwick Castle's ornate Grimani Tables - valued at half a million pounds each.
30 min 04:05 – 04:35
Auction
Items from the collection of the late Dowager Duchess of Devonshire come under the hammer at Sotheby's in London. Elsewhere, prints and multiples are offered at Christie's.
25 min 04:35 – 05:00
Lesley Garrett
A look back at the career of British Soprano singer Lesley Garrett as Melvyn Bragg reflects on more unforgettable episodes of The South Bank Show.
30 min 05:00 – 05:30
Cirque Du Soleil
Experience: Human circus Cirque Du Soleil showcase their eye-popping artistry in a colourful performance featuring contortionists, trapeze acts, foot juggling and acrobats.
1h 30 min 05:30 – 07:00
Artist Of The Year
Colour Mixing: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants.
30 min 07:00 – 07:30
Artist Of The Year
Painting Skies and Clouds: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants.
30 min 07:30 – 08:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Hazel is an elderly widow who lives in a farmhouse full of antiques. When a conman arrives he dupes her into selling him a picture at a knock-down price.
30 min 08:00 – 08:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
George is denying murder, even though he was in a locked room with the victim when he was shot. Inspector Walters just can't find any evidence against him.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A businessman has second thoughts about having picked up a young hitchhiker. John McIntire, Robert Morse and Suzanne Pleshette star.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A son encourages his doting mother to take her own life and join her dead husband. George Grizzard and Patricia Collinge star.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
Ridley Scott
A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose films include Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator and Hannibal.
1h 10:00 – 11:00
Andre Rieu
André Rieu looks back at his most memorable concerts in the city of music. With highlights from his magical show in front of Schoenbrunn Palace.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the services of Tom and George, two actors from New York who are hell bent on revenge.
30 min 12:00 – 12:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy.
30 min 12:30 – 13:00
Discovering
Leading music critics and DJs discuss the life, music, legacy and larger-than-life stage characters of the glam rock legend.
1h 13:00 – 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
Martin Scorsese
A look at the life of the legendary filmmaker, whose films include the Academy Award-winning The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street and Gangs of New York.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Discovering
Harrison Ford: A look at the six-decade-long career of the Hollywood superstar whose roles in Star Wars, Indiana Jones and more have made him instantly recognisable.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Cyril Boggis makes a profitable living as a rogue antiques dealer. But when he buys Farmer Rummins' valuable furniture, his luck may be about to run out.
30 min 17:00 – 17:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
When millionaire Jack runs into Harold, a boy he bullied at school, he gives him a job. But Harold soon suspects his wife of having an affair with his new boss.
30 min 17:30 – 18:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
When his rich uncle dies, as his only living relative, Thomas Craig expects to inherit millions. So he's certainly surprised when his uncle leaves everything to his pet dog.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A studio publicist takes advantage of a movie star's demise to hype her final film.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
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 19:00 – 20:00
Art's Most Satanic
Waldemar goes looking for the Devil, the ultimate shape-shifter, who keeps popping up in art in a wicked assortment of disguises.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
A Sudden Glimpse To Deeper Things
Featuring Tilda Swinton, this feature documentary tells the story of a remarkable artist and modernist painter, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham.
1h 45 min 21:00 – 22:45