Sky Arts TV Guide

Super Duper Alice Cooper

Elton John, Iggy Pop and Bernie Taupin are among the rock stars paying homage in this cinematic bio-doc about the notorious rocker Alice Cooper.

1h 45 min 02:15 – 04:00

Guy Garvey

1987: It's farewells all round as The Tube ends and The Smiths split. Goth rock peaks with The Mission and Siouxsie. Plus, hits from Depeche Mode and The Cure.

1h 04:00 – 05:00

Nirvana

Nevermind: Surviving band members Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl discuss the creation of their seminal album that defined a genre, and the legacy of Kurt Cobain.

1h 05:00 – 06:00

Bagpipes - A Celebration

A Celebration showcases Scotland's iconic bagpipe music with stunning landscapes, top pipe bands, soloists, and rich musical history.

1h 06:00 – 07:00

Nicola Benedetti & Friends From The Ulster Hall

Join Nicola Benedetti for a unique and personal show as she returns to the stage at the Ulster Hall for her first solo tour in over ten years.

1h 30 min 07:00 – 08:30

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

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

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

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

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

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

1h 10:45 – 11:45

Landscape Artist Of The Year 2026

Stephen Mangan presents the semi-final of Landscape Artist of the Year at the historic Ouse Valley Viaduct in Sussex.

1h 11:45 – 12:45

Riverdance

Stirring reinvention of the show, celebrated the world over for its award-winning music and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.

2h 12:45 – 14:45

Rod Stewart

Filmed in front of a live studio audience at Sony Studios in New York City, Rod Stewart performs songs from his recent release "It Had to be You: The Great American Songbook.

2h 14:45 – 16:45

Fleetwood Mac

Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks perform in Boston in 2004 as part of their sensational Say You Will tour.

1h 16:45 – 17:45

Fleetwood Mac

Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks perform in Boston in 2004 as part of their sensational Say You Will tour.

1h 15 min 17:45 – 19:00

Cirque Du Soleil

2h 19:00 – 21:00

Elvis '56 Special

Documentary capturing the sights and sounds of the pivotal year in Elvis's journey to become the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Features rare footage, photos and recordings.

1h 20 min 21:00 – 22:20

Chuck Berry

Film from award-winner Jon Brewer granting unprecedented access into the life of the rock icon. Featuring John Lennon and Alice Cooper.

1h 50 min 22:20 – 00:10

Dr. Strangelove

New. Steve Coogan plays four roles in the stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr Strangelove.

1h 55 min 00:00 – 01:55

Suggs

The death of the singer's beloved cat on his 50th birthday triggers a hilarious, yet moving journey as he sets out on a quest to discover what happened to the father he never knew.

2h 5 min 01:55 – 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 new series hosted by Gemma Cairney.

1h 04:00 – 05:00

Auction

Documentary series venturing into the great auction houses of the world, starting at Sotheby's where paintings from the age of Queen Victoria are going under the hammer.

30 min 05:00 – 05:30

Auction

A sculpture by Henry Moore comes to auction at Christie's, while at Sotheby's, the work of the late Julian Trevelyan and Mary Fedden go under the hammer.

30 min 05:30 – 06:00

Cirque Du Soleil

Telling the story of Icarus, whose wings melt when he flies too close to the sun, sending him crashing into the volcanic and mysterious world of Varekai.

2h 06:00 – 08:00

The Joy Of Painting

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

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

The Joy Of Painting

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

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

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

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

While working as a department store Santa Claus, a paroled convict tries to help a troubled boy.

30 min 10:00 – 10:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

After being fired from his job at an art museum, Lyle Endicott must come up with a plan to keep himself afloat.

30 min 10:30 – 11:00

Sidney Lumet

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

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Discovering

An eye-opening look at the life and career of four-time Academy Award nominee Claude Rains, the English actor who appeared in Casablanca and Lawrence of Arabia.

1h 12:00 – 13:00

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

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

HMS Pinafore Opera With ENO

Produced by the English National Opera, Les Dennis stars in Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera HMS PINAFORE - a hilarious tale of love, honour and duty.

2h 14:00 – 16:00

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 16:00 – 17:00

Discovering

A fascinating portrait of Janet Leigh, the American actress, singer, dancer and author who is best remembered for her Golden Globe-winning performance in Psycho.

1h 17:00 – 18:00

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 18:00 – 18:30

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 18:30 – 19:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

When a worker is fired from his job, he shoots his boss, but when he returns to the office his boss is alive, and has no recollection of the incident.

30 min 19:00 – 19:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Gangster Sam Dunleavy plans to kill his ex-girlfriend who left him for another man, but must first set up an elaborate alibi.

30 min 19:30 – 20:00

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 20:00 – 21:00

My Week With Maggi Hambling

In this brand-new encounter with one of our greatest living artists, art historian and curator Kate Bryan immerses herself in icon Maggi Hambling's life and work.

1h 21:00 – 22:00

My Week With Lubaina Himid

An exploration of Himid's life over seven days after the crew departs, as Kate captures candid moments with just an iPhone.

1h 22:00 – 23:00

My Week With Guerrilla Girls

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

1h 23:00 – 00:00

The Black Italian Renaissance

Uncover the untold story of African people who lived during the Italian Renaissance, often appearing in famous paintings only to be unacknowledged and hidden in plain sight.

2h 00:00 – 02:00

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 02:00 – 03:00

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 03:00 – 04:00

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

Auction

A rare portrait of two young brothers by Titian is the highlight of an Old Masters sale at Sotheby's. Meanwhile at Christie's, some Cartier jewellery is being auctioned.

30 min 05:00 – 05:30

Auction

A sketch by John Constable is expected to fetch £300,000 at Bonhams, while Sotheby's is selling the art collection of music legend David Bowie.

30 min 05:30 – 06:00

Gilbert & Sullivan

Simon Butteriss explores the success of The Mikado and the rewriting of Ruddigore, while hearing how a sceptical Jonathan Miller set about directing a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta.

30 min 06:00 – 06:30

Classic Quadrophenia

Pete Townshend, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and guest stars, including Alfie Boe, put a classical spin on The Who's 1973 rock opera, Quadrophenia. From the Royal Albert Hall.

1h 30 min 06:30 – 08:00

The Joy Of Painting

Using his inimitable brushstrokes on canvas, Bob takes a trip to a beautiful lake hideaway nestled below a towering mountain.

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

The Joy Of Painting

In this masterpiece, Bob creates an atmospheric mountain scene with soft, sloping grass cover, a crystal lake and rock banks.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

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

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

When a worker is fired from his job, he shoots his boss, but when he returns to the office his boss is alive, and has no recollection of the incident.

30 min 10:00 – 10:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Gangster Sam Dunleavy plans to kill his ex-girlfriend who left him for another man, but must first set up an elaborate alibi.

30 min 10:30 – 11:00

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

A fascinating portrait of Janet Leigh, the American actress, singer, dancer and author who is best remembered for her Golden Globe-winning performance in Psycho.

1h 12:00 – 13:00

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

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

Dickens

Captivating documentary exploring the haunting world of Charles Dickens' supernatural tales through actor readings, archive footage and immersive visuals.

1h 14:00 – 15:00

Julie Andrews Forever

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

1h 15:00 – 16:00

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

An eye-opening look at the life and career of Rod Steiger, the Academy Award-winning actor noted for his roles in On the Waterfront and In the Heat of the Night.

1h 17:00 – 18:00

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 18:00 – 18:30

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 18:30 – 19:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

During a massive manhunt for escaped convict Sam Cobbett, Cobbett invades a house where young housewife Mary Schaffner is home alone.

30 min 19:00 – 19:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

One year on from the brutal death of Mr and Mrs Borden, a reporter attempts to interview members of the Borden family about the killings.

30 min 19:30 – 20:00

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 20:00 – 21:00

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 21:00 – 22:00

Cleo Laine:The Unseen Home Movies

In a tell-all interview with the award-winning jazz, pop and classical singer Dame Cleo Laine, immerse yourself in stories of her past and previously unseen footage.

1h 22:00 – 23:00

Science Fiction In The Atomic Age

Space travel redefines human potential, reviving exploration and conquest while inspiring innovation and unity.

1h 23:00 – 00:00

Discovering Sci-Fi On Film

Ian Nathan, Neil Norman and Stephen Armstrong run through their top 25 sci-films of the last century, including The Matrix and Planet of the Apes.

1h 30 min 00:00 – 01:30

Up Late With Nicola Benedetti

At the home of the Edinburgh International Festival. Violin virtuoso Nicola Benedetti presents a stunning showcase of classical music in front of a live audience.

1h 35 min 01:30 – 03:05

Backstage

Ralph Fiennes is joined in dress rehearsals as he discusses his involvement in and the themes relating to David Hare's brand-new play Straight Line Crazy.

1h 03:05 – 04:05

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 04:05 – 05:05

Auction

Bonhams is auctioning 10 cars that tell the story of early British motoring, including an 1897 Daimler, which could fetch up to £250,000.

30 min 05:05 – 05:35

Auction

Christie's is selling a masterpiece by Jacob Jordaens, which may fetch a million pounds. At Bonhams, Margot Fonteyn's ballet shoes and a Jimi Hendrix guitar go up for sale.

25 min 05:35 – 06:00

Andre Rieu

The world-famous violinist's mesmerising concert from the Semper Opera House in Dresden, featuring spectacular waltzes and arias and music from Phantom Of The Opera.

2h 06:00 – 08:00

The Joy Of Painting

Bob gives a lesson in how to capture the unique colours of autumn as he paints trees and bushes surrounding a river with oranges and yellows.

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

The Joy Of Painting

In this haunting masterpiece on black canvas, Bob creates crashing waves in a moonlit setting.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

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

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

During a massive manhunt for escaped convict Sam Cobbett, Cobbett invades a house where young housewife Mary Schaffner is home alone.

30 min 10:00 – 10:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

One year on from the brutal death of Mr and Mrs Borden, a reporter attempts to interview members of the Borden family about the killings.

30 min 10:30 – 11:00

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 11:00 – 12:00

Discovering

An eye-opening look at the life and career of Rod Steiger, the Academy Award-winning actor noted for his roles in On the Waterfront and In the Heat of the Night.

1h 12:00 – 13:00

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

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

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 14:00 – 15:00

My Week With Lubaina Himid

An exploration of Himid's life over seven days after the crew departs, as Kate captures candid moments with just an iPhone.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

George Stevens

A look at the life and career of three-time Academy Award-winning film director George Stevens. His best known films include A Place in the Sun and The Diary of Anne Frank.

1h 16:00 – 17:00

Discovering

An intimate portrait of Gina Lollobrigida, one of the highest profile European actresses of the 50s and early 60s.

1h 17:00 – 18:00

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 18:00 – 18:30

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 18:30 – 19:00

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 19:00 – 20:00

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 20:00 – 21:00

Classic Movies

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1955 black comedy - starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers - a classic.

1h 21:00 – 22:00

Classic Literature & Cinema

Tales of crime grab the attention like little else. After all, who hasn't imagined themselves as a detective from time to time.

1h 22:00 – 23:00

David Lynch

Remembering the life of David Lynch, the Academy Award-winning director behind Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and The Elephant Man, whose visionary work reshaped cinema.

1h 23:00 – 00:00

Cover Your Ears

When does art become obscenity? From poignant protest songs to fluffy Top 40 hits, music has always defined our culture.

1h 55 min 00:00 – 01:55

Up Late With Nicola Benedetti

At the home of the Edinburgh International Festival. Violinist Nicola Benedetti introduces a jazz special headlined by Grammy-winning musician Wynton Marsalis.

1h 40 min 01:55 – 03:35

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 03:35 – 04:35

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.

25 min 04:35 – 05:00

Auction

Timepieces made by legendary clockmaker Thomas Tompion come to auction at Sotheby's, while at Bonhams, a 1920s Rolls Royce is expected to fetch one million pounds.

30 min 05:00 – 05:30

Auction

A collection of 19th-century art goes on sale at Bonhams, while Sotheby's prepares to sell a unique musket made for the Chinese Emperor.

30 min 05:30 – 06:00

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 06:00 – 08:00

The Joy Of Painting

In this masterpiece, Bob presents the most statuesque ridge of peaks overlooking a little country home by a cove.

30 min 08:00 – 08:30

The Joy Of Painting

In this masterpiece, Bob paints a beautiful mountain valley, using layer upon layer on canvas to create the beautiful scene.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

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

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

Inventor Ralph Cowell murders his silent partner Alfred, only to be blackmailed by a drifter who witnessed the crime.

30 min 10:00 – 10:30

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Detective Krovitch investigates a murder at a run-down vaudeville theatre where he establishes a lead from the ventriloquist's dummy.

30 min 10:30 – 11:00

George Stevens

A look at the life and career of three-time Academy Award-winning film director George Stevens. His best known films include A Place in the Sun and The Diary of Anne Frank.

1h 11:00 – 12:00

Discovering

An intimate portrait of Gina Lollobrigida, one of the highest profile European actresses of the 50s and early 60s.

1h 12:00 – 13:00

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 13:00 – 13:30

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 13:30 – 14:00

Sing When You Are Winning:...

How Football Fans Became An Opera Chorus. Nicky Spence recruits 40 football fans to appear in an opera about football which will be performed in time for the Qatar World Cup.

1h 14:00 – 15:00

Cleo Laine:The Unseen Home Movies

In a tell-all interview with the award-winning jazz, pop and classical singer Dame Cleo Laine, immerse yourself in stories of her past and previously unseen footage.

1h 15:00 – 16:00

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 16:00 – 17:00

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 17:00 – 18:00

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

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

An American journalist meets a soccer star while traveling behind the Iron Curtain, but the authorities arrest him as a suspected smuggler.

30 min 19:00 – 19:30

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 19:30 – 20:00

Guy Garvey

1989: Elbow frontman Guy Garvey lifts the lid on two decades of TV gold in a brand new series. First up, he reflects on the defining musical performances of 1989.

1h 20:00 – 21:00

Blur

Across two unforgettable nights in the summer of 2023, blur perform in front of over 150,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.

2h 45 min 21:00 – 23:45