Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

The remaining aspiring UK artists vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title, with Brian Cox as the celebrity sitter.

1h 02:00 – 03:00

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title.

1h 03:00 – 04:00

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 04:00 – 05:00

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 05:00 – 06:00

Anne-Sophie Mutter, John...

Anne-Sophie Mutter, John...

A Celebration. Superstar violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter celebrates her 60th birthday year with a performance she created with her friends and musical colleagues.

2h 10 min 06:00 – 08:10

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob tackles one of his most challenging masterpieces ever as he paints majestic mountains reigning over a colourful seascape.

30 min 08:10 – 08:40

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob employs a unique technique, using both black and white base coats to create a joyful little stream tumbling down a rocky meadow.

30 min 08:40 – 09:10

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.

25 min 09:10 – 09:35

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.

25 min 09:35 – 10:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A husband gets locked in a secure office with the body of the beautiful young mistress he just killed.

30 min 10:00 – 10:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A man fears his mentally unstable daughter has bought a gun to kill herself, but he might have it all wrong.

30 min 10:30 – 11:00

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 11:00 – 12:00

Discovering

Discovering

Emma Thompson: Explore the career of one of Britain's most celebrated actresses and screenwriters, Dame Emma Thompson.

1h 12:00 – 13:00

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 13:00 – 13:30

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 13:30 – 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

Reinventing The Orchestra With Charles Hazlewood

Reinventing The Orchestra With Charles Hazlewood

Charles and the Paraorchestra join as one to deliver an exclusive live performance that invites the audience to wander among the players.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

Ang Lee

Ang Lee

A look at the life and career of the celebrated Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee, known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Brokeback Mountain and Life of Pi.

1h 16:00 – 17:00

Discovering

Discovering

John Travolta: An exploration of the life and career of a film superstar. From Grease to Pulp Fiction, the award-winning John Travolta is a cultural icon.

1h 17:00 – 18:00

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 18:00 – 18:30

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 18:30 – 19:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A man, who has a theory that murders committed without motive are rarely solved, is coaxed by his friend into killing someone.

30 min 19:00 – 19:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Millicent Bracegirdle, an elderly woman, decides to go to Paris. But her trip goes awry when she ends up trapped with a murderer.

30 min 19:30 – 20:00

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

The remaining aspiring UK artists vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title, with Brian Cox as the celebrity sitter.

1h 20:00 – 21:00

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title.

1h 21:00 – 22:00

Stories From Tate Britain

Stories From Tate Britain

Focusing on the art and artists within Tate Britain's collection, featuring various art historians and cultural figures exploring different themes and artists.

1h 22:00 – 23:00

Stories From Tate Britain

Stories From Tate Britain

Focusing on the art and artists within Tate Britain's collection, featuring various art historians and cultural figures exploring different themes and artists.

1h 23:00 – 00:00

The Warhol Effect

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 00:00 – 02:00

Classic Christmas Movies

Classic Christmas Movies

Film Critics Ian, Stephen Armstrong, Neil Norman and Christina Newland discuss the legendary Dickens story and the iconic charm of The Muppets.

1h 02:00 – 03:00

Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

The explosive 1993 interview with Bill Clinton, the embrace of hip-hop, and the 2008 cover-story 'Britney Spears: Inside An American Tragedy'.

1h 03:00 – 04:00

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 04:00 – 05:00

The Art Of Architecture

The Art Of Architecture

How did Santiago Calatrava's World Trade Center Transportation Hub come to be? This intriguing new series explores the inspirations behind the world's architectural marvels.

1h 05:00 – 06:00

Bryn Terfel

Bryn Terfel

The bass-baritone is joined by Carlos NΓΊΓ±ez 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

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Follow Bob along a trail covered in fresh white snow, surrounded by warm colours and fuzzy bark trees.

35 min 07:25 – 08:00

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob delivers yet another masterpiece as he creates a scene of majestic snow-covered mountains, rolling foothills and leafy trees, surrounding a serene lake.

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Join Bob as he paints a stunning scene of crisp evergreens in a bright meadow, using masterful, colour-filled brush strokes.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

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 09:00 – 09:30

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 09:30 – 10:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A man challenges a much larger gentleman to a duel with weapons after his lustful actions caused his wife to leave him.

30 min 10:00 – 10:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Addicted to gambling, Fran's problem has escalated to the point where she must repay a $25 loan by 5 o'clock that afternoon.

30 min 10:30 – 11:00

Ang Lee

Ang Lee

A look at the life and career of the celebrated Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee, known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Brokeback Mountain and Life of Pi.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Discovering

Discovering

John Travolta: An exploration of the life and career of a film superstar. From Grease to Pulp Fiction, the award-winning John Travolta is a cultural icon.

1h 12:00 – 13:00

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 13:00 – 13:30

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 13:30 – 14:00

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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

Reinventing The Orchestra With Charles Hazlewood

Reinventing The Orchestra With Charles Hazlewood

In a stunning performance captured at the famous Abbey Road Studio 2, Charles and Paraorchestra are joined by award-winning composer Rylan Gleave.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

John Sturges

John Sturges

A fascinating look at the life and career of Oscar-nominated director John Sturges, the mind behind classic films such as The Great Escape and The Magnificent Seven.

1h 16:00 – 17:00

Discovering

Discovering

Matthew Broderick: Known for standout performances in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and more, this is a look at the life of one of America's most instantly recognisable stars.

1h 17:00 – 18:00

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

The remaining aspiring UK artists vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title, with Brian Cox as the celebrity sitter.

1h 18:00 – 19:00

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title.

1h 19:00 – 20:00

Classic Christmas Movies

Classic Christmas Movies

Film Critics Ian, Stephen Armstrong, Neil Norman and Christina Newland discuss the legendary Dickens story and the iconic charm of The Muppets.

1h 20:00 – 21:00

Classic Christmas Movies

Classic Christmas Movies

The most celebrated and beloved Christmas movie of them all. Film Critics Ian Nathan, Stephen Armstrong, Neil Norman and Christina Newland discuss.

1h 21:00 – 22:00

Greatest Basslines

Greatest Basslines

Joy Division, New Order: With A-List musical talent at its heart, each episode is authored by a different bass expert. With strong language and flashing images.

1h 22:00 – 23:00

Sunshine Superman

Sunshine Superman

Containing classic 60s film and TV appearances, rare archive footage and never-before-seen material, follow the ultimate story of the folk-pop phenomenon.

2h 35 min 23:00 – 01:35

John Malkovich

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 01:35 – 03:00

Discovering

Discovering

John Malkovich: A glimpse into the life of the Academy Award-nominated star whose huge portfolio of work includes starring roles in Places in the Heart and In the Line of Fire.

1h 03:00 – 04:00

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 04:00 – 05:00

The Art Of Architecture

The Art Of Architecture

A look at London's mammoth Battersea Power Station, brought back to life after 30 years of dereliction with designs from architect Jim Eyre.

1h 05:00 – 06:00

Classic FM A Film Music Spectacular

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 06:00 – 08:00

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

In this stunning landscape, Bob paints a mellow background that gives way to chunky rock formations, trickling waterways and happy trees.

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Join Bob as he takes a walk over an old, rickety footbridge to a small creek splashing through the woodlands.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

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 09:00 – 09:30

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 09:30 – 10:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A murderer holding a married couple at gunpoint tries to decide which one to kill, but their constant arguing over who should die clouds his judgement.

30 min 10:00 – 10:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Sergeant Andre is a returning veteran heading home with his friend Marcel - the man who will bail him out of his pre-marital problem.

30 min 10:30 – 11:00

John Sturges

John Sturges

A fascinating look at the life and career of Oscar-nominated director John Sturges, the mind behind classic films such as The Great Escape and The Magnificent Seven.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Discovering

Discovering

Matthew Broderick: Known for standout performances in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and more, this is a look at the life of one of America's most instantly recognisable stars.

1h 12:00 – 13:00

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 13:00 – 13:30

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 13:30 – 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

Reinventing The Orchestra With Charles Hazlewood

Reinventing The Orchestra With Charles Hazlewood

what role does the orchestra have in the modern world.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

Sidney Lumet

Sidney Lumet

An intriguing look into the life and career of Academy Award-winning film director Sidney Lumet.

1h 16:00 – 17:00

Discovering

Discovering

William Hurt: Celebrate the career, achievements and life of the late four-time Academy Award-nominated actor William Hurt.

1h 17:00 – 18:00

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.

35 min 18:00 – 18:35

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.

35 min 18:35 – 19:10

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Mr Waterbury believes he can get a good deal on some real estate due to the home's dark past, but he hasn't dealt with the owner Sadie Grimes.

35 min 19:10 – 19:45

Iconic Women Of Country

Iconic Women Of Country

New. Iconic Women Of Country opens up the music vaults to provide an intimate look at legendary female artists, their stories and songs and why they've stood the test of time.

1h 15 min 19:45 – 21:00

Opry Live

Opry Live

New. Prepare to be blown away by performances from Opry member Carrie Underwood, Bailey Zimmerman and Old Dominion.

1h 21:00 – 22:00

Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck

New. Filmed at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan on April 9th 2014, a true guitar legend and this show captures him at his very best.

2h 22:00 – 00:00

The Sound Of Protest

The Sound Of Protest

New. In a world that continues to suppress freedom of expression, music can be a weapon. But while protest songs shine a light, can they truly propel change.

1h 20 min 00:00 – 01:20

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones

The definitive concert film recorded on one of the most memorable shows in the Rolling Stones history.

2h 55 min 01:20 – 04:15

Discovering

Discovering

Leading music critics and DJs discuss the life, music, legacy and larger-than-life stage characters of the glam rock legend.

55 min 04:15 – 05:10

The Art Of Architecture

The Art Of Architecture

An in-depth look at Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's first UK project, the magnificent V&A Dundee, including the huge challenges behind its construction.

50 min 05:10 – 06:00

Len Phillips Swing...

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 06:00 – 07:15

Len Phillips Swing...

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 07:15 – 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.

35 min 09:00 – 09:35

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.

35 min 09:35 – 10:10

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 10:10 – 10:45

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 10:45 – 11:20

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

A frightened young woman would like company in her husband's absence, but is anyone really trustworthy.

1h 11:20 – 12:20

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

A charming French maid elopes with a professional burglar, but his jealous accomplice has his own plans.

1h 12:20 – 13:20

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

A Midwesterner becomes fascinated with his nouveau riche neighbour, who obsesses over his lost love.

2h 50 min 13:20 – 16:10

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

The remaining aspiring UK artists vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title, with Brian Cox as the celebrity sitter.

1h 16:10 – 17:10

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title.

1h 17:10 – 18:10

I Am Johnny Cash

I Am Johnny Cash

Insight from loved ones and classic concert footage come together to paint a picture of the larger-than-life Johnny Cash as this film explores his musical and artistic expression.

1h 50 min 18:10 – 20:00

Johnny Cash

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 20:00 – 21:00

Nick Cave's Veiled World

Nick Cave's Veiled World

Told through the voices of Nick's collaborators and co-creators, including Bella Freud, Florence Welch, Colin Greenwood and Wim Wenders.

1h 20 min 21:00 – 22:20

Bjork

Bjork

The eponymous concert tour, which debuted as a residency at The Shed in New York City before travelling the world and concluding four years later. Flashing images.

2h 22:20 – 00:20

Pink Floyd At Pompeii

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 35 min 00:20 – 01:55

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd

Documentary about a legendary 1967 concert at Alexandra Palace. For 14 hours, revellers including John Lennon dropped acid and listened to Marc Bolan, The Pretty Things and Pink Floyd.

2h 01:55 – 03:55

Record On

Record On

The Specials - A Message to You: Career-spanning documentary from the band's formation to later albums Encore and Protest Songs.

1h 35 min 03:55 – 05:30

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 05:30 – 06:00

Arts Uncovered

Arts Uncovered

A Sky Arts bursary supported Paraorchestra's Musicians in Residence programme and enabled them to develop four brilliantly gifted musicians.

10 min 06:00 – 06:10

The Wind In The Willows

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 06:10 – 08:25

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 08:25 – 08:55

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.

35 min 08:55 – 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

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 10:00 – 10:30

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 10:30 – 11:00

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

When a young couple moves into a new neighborhood, they find their lives and marriage threatened by the boy next door.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

The remaining aspiring UK artists vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title, with Brian Cox as the celebrity sitter.

1h 12:00 – 13:00

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title.

1h 13:00 – 14:00

Discovering

Discovering

Emma Thompson: Explore the career of one of Britain's most celebrated actresses and screenwriters, Dame Emma Thompson.

1h 14:00 – 15:00

Discovering

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 15:00 – 16:00

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

A snobbish phonetics professor agrees to take a low-born flower girl under his care in an attempt to make her presentable to society.

3h 20 min 16:00 – 19:20

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd

Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and others tell the story of the creative process of the album 'Wish You Were Here', released in September 1975.

1h 20 min 19:20 – 20:40

Bee Gees

Bee Gees

The late Robin Gibb and his brother Barry tell the extraordinary story of their family act, speaking candidly about their rise to fame and the tragedies that marred their superstardom.

1h 20 min 20:40 – 22:00

Classic Christmas Movies

Classic Christmas Movies

Film Critics Ian, Stephen Armstrong, Neil Norman and Christina Newland discuss the legendary Dickens story and the iconic charm of The Muppets.

1h 22:00 – 23:00

Classic Christmas Movies

Classic Christmas Movies

The most celebrated and beloved Christmas movie of them all. Film Critics Ian Nathan, Stephen Armstrong, Neil Norman and Christina Newland discuss.

1h 23:00 – 00:00

Garbo

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 55 min 00:00 – 01:55

Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor

Discover the story of a Disco legend who, for five decades, has inspired millions with her words I Will Survive, but only understood the lyrics when she hit rock bottom herself.

2h 10 min 01:55 – 04:05

Don McLean

Don McLean

Don McLean takes viewers behind the making of 1971's 'American Pie' album, a bittersweet portrait of baby boomers' new reality.

1h 20 min 04:05 – 05:25

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.

25 min 05:25 – 05:50

Arts Uncovered

Arts Uncovered

A Sky Arts bursary supported Paraorchestra's Musicians in Residence programme and enabled them to develop four brilliantly gifted musicians.

10 min 05:50 – 06:00

Sir Simon Rattle

Sir Simon Rattle

An intimate look into the life and career of the renowned conductor, following him from Berlin to London and capturing his reflections on artistry and mentorship.

1h 15 min 06:00 – 07:15

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.

35 min 07:15 – 07:50

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob shifts to a vertical canvas to create a scene with fluffy clouds, overlooking a seascape of crashing waves and churning foam on a shore of jagged rocks.

35 min 07:50 – 08:25

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob creates a vertical explosion of colour with blazing orange, gold trees and a ridge of magnificent mountain peaks.

35 min 08:25 – 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

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Lucia meets and falls for Allen Bliss at a party that is a celebration of her engagement to another man, John St. Rogers. To her dismay, Allen himself is married.

30 min 10:00 – 10:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A newsman taking a trip to Egypt describes his past connection with arms trafficking to a fellow passenger who knows part of his story is untrue.

30 min 10:30 – 11:00

Sidney Lumet

Sidney Lumet

An intriguing look into the life and career of Academy Award-winning film director Sidney Lumet.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Discovering

Discovering

William Hurt: Celebrate the career, achievements and life of the late four-time Academy Award-nominated actor William Hurt.

1h 12:00 – 13:00

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 13:00 – 13:30

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 13:30 – 14:00

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Jim and Nancy are taking their brushes to Scotland, painting beautiful art and searching for the Crested Tit.

1h 14:00 – 15:00

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

The remaining aspiring UK artists vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title, with Brian Cox as the celebrity sitter.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025

A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title.

1h 16:00 – 17:00

Discovering

Discovering

George Clooney: The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen and television, known for his roles in Ocean's Eleven and Syriana.

1h 17:00 – 18:00

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 18:00 – 18:30

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 18:30 – 19:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A homicide detective is befriended by four old women who invite him for tea and proceed to play out a variation of Arsenic and Old Lace for his benefit.

30 min 19:00 – 19:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A bookmaker blackmails a man who feigned death to collect insurance money, and finds the man's wife wants a share.

30 min 19:30 – 20:00

Andre Rieu

Andre Rieu

Viva Mexico: AndrΓ© looks back at the highlights of his Mexico city concerts, which include The Platin Tenors' crowd-pleasing performance of Granada.

1h 20:00 – 21:00

Rising Stars With Julian Lloyd...

Rising Stars With Julian Lloyd...

World-renowned cellist and conductor, Julian Lloyd Webber, showcases the best musicians under 30, from cellists and organists to composers and trumpeters.

1h 21:00 – 22:00

Pavarotti In Central Park

Pavarotti In Central Park

Luciano Pavarotti sings live in Central Park, New York, with the Boys Choir of Harlem and members of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in one of his most celebrated performances.

2h 22:00 – 00:00

My Favorite Things

My Favorite Things

Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert. A 40-piece orchestra takes to Theatre Royal Drury Lane, celebrating the partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

2h 40 min 00:00 – 02:40

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 02:40 – 03:10

Punchdrunk

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 03:10 – 04:10

Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner

Hosted by Melvyn Bragg, this three-part series showcases talent from acting, comedy and dance, beginning with the much-loved comedian Frank Skinner, as he details his career.

1h 04:10 – 05:10

The Art Of Architecture

The Art Of Architecture

A look at how Thomas Heatherwick's unusual and stunning design of many staircases became a mind-blowing tourist attraction in Manhattan, known as the Vessel.

50 min 05:10 – 06:00

Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli

In this special episode, relive the entirety of Andrea Bocelli's life-affirming exploration of his homeland Italy and the moments, songs and relationships that bring us together.

2h 06:00 – 08:00

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob taps his brushes to make subtle hills, sleeping grasses and leafless trees - a delicate view of polar beauty.

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

The Joy Of Painting

The Joy Of Painting

Bob paints a wintry scene, featuring a frozen pond and snowdrifts with a warm, rich sky and autumn foliage.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

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 09:00 – 09:30

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 09:30 – 10:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

When Mary Maloney's police chief husband is found dead, the police investigate and run into difficulties trying to find the murder weapon.

30 min 10:00 – 10:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A meek bored man wants to feel a sense of importance, so he turns to serious crimes ranging from theft to eventual murder.

30 min 10:30 – 11:00

Don Siegel

Don Siegel

An in-depth look at the life and career of American film director Don Siegel, known for the sci-fi film Invasion of the Body Snatchers and his work with Clint Eastwood.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Discovering

Discovering

George Clooney: The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen and television, known for his roles in Ocean's Eleven and Syriana.

1h 12:00 – 13:00

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 13:00 – 13:30

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 13:30 – 14:00

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Jim and Nancy are heading West, creating beautiful art in Ireland as they search for the Little Tern.

1h 14:00 – 15:00

Charles Hazlewood

Charles Hazlewood

Charles Hazlewood marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Beethoven with an insightful film exploring his work, genius, health and personal life.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

The Directors

The Directors

A look at the life and career of master of the musical Stanley Donen, who directed Hollywood greats like Singin' in the Rain, Royal Wedding and On the Town.

1h 16:00 – 17:00

Discovering

Discovering

Matthew McConaughey: The story of an Academy Award-winning star whose career progressed from romantic comedies to instant classics like Dallas Buyers Club.

1h 17:00 – 18:00

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tales Of The Unexpected

A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager.

30 min 18:00 – 18:30

Tales Of The Unexpected

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 18:30 – 19:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Norman's lack of interest in wife Paula leads her to believe he no longer loves her, but she's wrong, and Norman threatens murder to prove it.

30 min 19:00 – 19:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A bitter man continues to live in a dark old mansion with his controlling sister, who he suspects killed his wife while openly planning her murder.

30 min 19:30 – 20:00

The Michelangelo Code

The Michelangelo Code

Film following art critic Waldemar Januszczak, who sets out to prove that Michelangelo's greatest work contains a veiled meaning.

2h 15 min 20:00 – 22:15

The World In A Painting

The World In A Painting

Documentary featuring Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres' 1807 portrait of Madame Duvaucey. A complex and masterful portrait that reveals details about 19th-century French society.

1h 15 min 22:15 – 23:30