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Mon Mar 23
Coldplay: Live in Toronto

Today 01:20 - 03:15

Coldplay's 2006 world tour arrives in Toronto, where they perform at the Air Canada Centre. The concert includes performances of hits such as Speed of Sound, Fix You and Talk. [S]

Stereophonics: Greatest Albums Live

Today 03:15 - 04:45

Stereophonics: The Welsh rockers play and discuss Just Enough Education to Perform, their 2001 album which earned them huge global success, at The Clapham Grand. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Carly Simon: Classic Albums

Today 04:45 - 06:00

Carly Simon reveals the challenges behind No Secrets - the classic album that made her a global star and included the enigmatic song You're So Vain. [S]

Classic FM Live: Classical Anthems

Today 06:00 - 08:00

Alexander Armstrong and Myleene Klass present a concert of classical anthems at the Royal Albert Hall, with performances from Freddie De Tommaso, Hayato Sumino and more. [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Today 08:00 - 08:30

Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 15) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Today 08:30 - 09:00

Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 16) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 09:00 - 09:30

Mr Botibol's First Love: 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. (S2, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 09:30 - 10:00

The Umbrella Man: John Mills stars in this story with a twist. A con man arrives in town and starts his scam. Michael Gambon guest stars. (S2, ep 9) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 10:00 - 10:30

Fog Closing In: When her husband goes away on a business trip, Mary Summers is all alone in her house when an escaped patient breaks in. (S2, ep 2) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 10:30 - 11:00

De Mortuis: Professor Rankin's buddies Wally and Bud stop by to take him fishing. Suspicions rise when they find him in his cellar, filling in a hole with cement. (S2, ep 3) [S]

Preston Sturges: The Directors

Today 11:00 - 12:00

A look at the life of the inspirational filmmaker, who won the first-ever Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay for his comedy film The Great McGinty. (S5, ep 7) [S]

Discovering: Robert De Niro

Today 12:00 - 13:00

A look at the life of legendary two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, star of The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver and Goodfellas. (S10, ep 11) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 13:00 - 13:30

The Flypaper: 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. (S2, ep 10) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 13:30 - 14:00

The Orderly World of Mr Appleby: 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. (S2, ep 11) [S,AD]

Wonderland: From JM Barrie. To JRR Tolkien

Today 14:00 - 15:00

In a four-part series, immerse yourself in the worlds of some of history's finest authors, revealing much about their character and the time they lived in. (1 of 4) [S]

Stories From The National Portrait Gallery

Today 15:00 - 16:00

With the National Portrait Gallery reopening, Kate Bryan discusses the refurbishment with its director and begins a journey of portraiture through the ages. (S1, ep 1) [S]

Mervyn Leroy: The Directors

Today 16:00 - 17:00

A look at the life and career of the Hollywood filmmaker, famous for directing films such as the Academy Award-nominated Blossoms in the Dust and Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. (S5, ep 8) [S]

Discovering: Alain Delon

Today 17:00 - 18:00

A glimpse into the life of French star and winner of the 2019 Honorary Palme d'Or, Alain Delon. (S10, ep 12) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 18:00 - 18:30

Fat Chance: 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. (S2, ep 12) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 18:30 - 19:00

Back For Christmas: A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star. (S3, ep 1) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 19:00 - 19:30

Kill with Kindness: Katherine Oldham feeds stew to a homeless man as she struggles to keep the mind of her brother, Fitzhugh on the task of murder. (S2, ep 4) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 19:30 - 20:00

None Are So Blind: An antiques dealer feels he should be enjoying the finer things in life, but his Aunt Muriel is the one with all the money. (S2, ep 5) [S]

Andre Rieu Royale: Coronation Concert Live In Amsterdam

Today 20:00 - 22:15

Andre Rieu performs songs, including a specially-penned Coronation Waltz, at the investiture of King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on 30 April 2013. [S]

Andre Rieu: Welcome To My World

Today 22:15 - 23:15

André Rieu: Falling in Love Again: André performs his emotional first concert after the pandemic and welcomes a new soprano to the Johann Strauss family. (S5, ep 2) [S]

Comedy Legends: Madeline Kahn

Today 23:15 - 00:15

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of the Academy Award-nominee comedian and actress who starred in Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles. (S2, ep 4) [S]

Tue Mar 24
Peter O'Toole: Along The Sky Road to Aqaba

Tomorrow 00:15 - 02:15

Feature documentary reflecting on Peter O'Toole's towering theatrical legacy. Includes interviews with Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Derek Jacobi and Stephen Fry. [S]

The World In A Painting: Caravaggio's Comb

Tomorrow 02:15 - 03:30

With details from Caravaggio's painting, explore the history of ivory trade routes from Africa and the Arctic to 16th-century Europe. [S]

The Art Of Architecture: Great Museums Of The World

Tomorrow 03:30 - 04:30

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. [S]

Auction: David Hockney Special

Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00

New. David Hockney's Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) is a modern masterpiece and now it's up for sale at Christie's in New York with an estimate of $80 million. [S]

Auction

Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:30

A work by Le Corbusier joins a host of Old Masters and modern British and Irish paintings up for auction at Bonhams. (S10, ep 8) [S]

Auction

Tomorrow 05:30 - 06:00

Married to Laurence Olivier, the actress Vivien Leigh had star quality and Sotheby's are hoping her name will attract bidders to a two-day sale of her possessions. (S10, ep 9) [S]

Cirque Du Soleil: Volta

Tomorrow 06:00 - 08:10

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. [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Tomorrow 08:10 - 08:35

Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 17) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Tomorrow 08:35 - 09:05

Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 18) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 09:05 - 09:30

The Flypaper: 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. (S2, ep 10) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00

The Orderly World of Mr Appleby: 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. (S2, ep 11) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

Kill with Kindness: Katherine Oldham feeds stew to a homeless man as she struggles to keep the mind of her brother, Fitzhugh on the task of murder. (S2, ep 4) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

None Are So Blind: An antiques dealer feels he should be enjoying the finer things in life, but his Aunt Muriel is the one with all the money. (S2, ep 5) [S]

Mervyn Leroy: The Directors

Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:00

A look at the life and career of the Hollywood filmmaker, famous for directing films such as the Academy Award-nominated Blossoms in the Dust and Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. (S5, ep 8) [S]

Discovering: Alain Delon

Tomorrow 12:00 - 13:00

A glimpse into the life of French star and winner of the 2019 Honorary Palme d'Or, Alain Delon. (S10, ep 12) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

Fat Chance: 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. (S2, ep 12) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 13:30 - 14:00

Back For Christmas: A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star. (S3, ep 1) [S,AD]

Laurie Lee: The Lost Interview

Tomorrow 14:00 - 15:00

This evocative and unique film features the only TV interview ever given by Laurie Lee, including the amazing story of how it was secured by local TV producer David Parker. [S,AD]

The Art Mysteries

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:30

Melencolia I, by Albrecht Durer: Created in 1514 and widely regarded as the greatest print ever made, Durer's Melencolia has defied all attempts to understand it. (S3, ep 1) [S,AD]

The Art Mysteries

Tomorrow 15:30 - 16:00

Fountain by Marcel Duchamp: Voted the most influential artwork of the 20th century, Marcel Duchamp's upturned urinal changed the course of art - creating 'conceptual art'. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]

James L. Brooks: The Directors

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning director whose work includes Terms of Endearment and multi Emmy Award-winning sitcom The Simpsons. (S5, ep 9) [S]

Discovering: Maggie Smith

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00

Take a look at the life and career of Academy Award-winning Dame Maggie Smith as we mark the sad passing of one of the UK's most cherished acting greats. (S10, ep 13) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

Picture Of A Place: 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. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

Proof Of Guilt: 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. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

Toby: In early 20th century New York, bookkeeper Al Birch expects the arrival of his sweetheart Edwina from 20 years ago. (S2, ep 6) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 19:30 - 20:00

Alibi Me: Georgie Minnelli kills his old childhood enemy Lucky Moore for interfering in his pinball machine racket. Now Georgie desperately needs an alibi. (S2, ep 7) [S]

The Michelangelo Code: Secrets of the Sistine Chapel

Tomorrow 20:00 - 22:20

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

Gene Kelly: An American In Hollywood

Tomorrow 22:20 - 23:35

From his beginnings in cabarets and on Broadway to his recognition as a choreographer and director, the star with a charming smile expanded the boundaries of dance expression. [S]

Accelerate Or Die!

Tomorrow 23:35 - 00:55

Jake Chapman explores a mind-bending vision of the world that few can see. Are we, capitalism and technology already one and the same - accelerating towards an inevitable climax? [S]

Wed Mar 25
Blind Eye Artist

Wednesday 00:55 - 02:35

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

The World In A Painting: Ingres' Diamond

Wednesday 02:35 - 03:50

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

The Art Of Architecture: Great Opera Houses of the World

Wednesday 03:50 - 04:50

Take a stroll around the rebuilt La Fenice in Venice, the stunning Sydney Opera House, the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in Valencia and more. [S]

Arts Uncovered

Wednesday 04:50 - 05:00

Akram Khan Company: 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. [S]

Auction

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:30

At the Goodwood Revival festival in Sussex Bonham's are auctioning a range of stunning classic cars, as well as a selection of vintage aeroplanes. (S10, ep 10) [S]

Auction

Wednesday 05:30 - 06:00

It could be the most expensive sale in the history books as the extraordinary art collection of David and Peggy Rockefeller comes to Christie's in New York. (S10, ep 11) [S]

Darbar Festival 2024

Wednesday 06:00 - 07:00

Exploring Indian and Western classical fusion, featuring Jasdeep Singh Degun and violin legend Dr L Subramanium at this year's Darbar Festival. (S1, ep 1) [S]

Darbar Festival 2024

Wednesday 07:00 - 08:00

Exploring Indian and Western classical fusion, featuring Jasdeep Singh Degun and violin legend Dr L Subramanium at this year's Darbar Festival. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 19) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Wednesday 08:30 - 09:00

Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 20) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

Fat Chance: 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. (S2, ep 12) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00

Back For Christmas: A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star. (S3, ep 1) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30

Toby: In early 20th century New York, bookkeeper Al Birch expects the arrival of his sweetheart Edwina from 20 years ago. (S2, ep 6) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00

Alibi Me: Georgie Minnelli kills his old childhood enemy Lucky Moore for interfering in his pinball machine racket. Now Georgie desperately needs an alibi. (S2, ep 7) [S]

James L. Brooks: The Directors

Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning director whose work includes Terms of Endearment and multi Emmy Award-winning sitcom The Simpsons. (S5, ep 9) [S]

Discovering: Maggie Smith

Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00

Take a look at the life and career of Academy Award-winning Dame Maggie Smith as we mark the sad passing of one of the UK's most cherished acting greats. (S10, ep 13) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

Picture Of A Place: 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. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00

Proof Of Guilt: 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. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]

Art's Wildest Movement: Mannerism

Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00

The Crazy Age: As the revolutionary impact of Mannerism spreads, Giulio Romano paints astonishing visions. Also, female artists bring new voices to Western art. (2 of 3) [S,AD]

The Art Mysteries

Wednesday 15:00 - 15:30

The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch: One of the world's most popular pictures, The Garden of Earthly Delights is also one of the most mysterious. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]

The Art Mysteries

Wednesday 15:30 - 16:00

The Polish Rider by Rembrandt: He rides on a pure white horse, but who is he? Rembrandt's famous equestrian portrait has never been convincingly explained - until now. (S3, ep 4) [S,AD]

Robert Aldrich: The Directors

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

A glimpse into the life and career of the filmmaker whose portfolio of work includes Vera Cruz, The Big Knife, The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard. (S5, ep 10) [S]

Discovering: Ben Kingsley

Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00

A look at the Academy Award-winning actor, best known for his starring role in Gandhi. He has also appeared in films such as Shutter Island and Iron Man 3. (S11, ep 1) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

Vengeance Is Mine Inc: 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. (S3, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

A Girl Can't Always Have Everything: Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy. (S3, ep 5) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

Conversation Over Corpse: Cissie Enright is not exactly thrilled with the idea of poisoning the real estate man. But her sister, Joanna, insists that it's the only way. (S2, ep 8) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00

Crack of Doom: A no-limit game of poker brings a real estate man to the brink of ruin. (S2, ep 9) [S]

New: Beyond The Brush

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

New. Saturn Devouring His Son: Chart the darkness, fear and haunting imagination that fuelled Francisco Goya's work, including the turbulent times that guided each brutal stroke. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

New: Beyond The Brush

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

New. The Garden of Earthly Delights: Explore the surreal landscapes, fantastical figures and moral allegories that made Hieronymus Bosch's triptych stand out in its era. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

Art's Wildest Movement: Mannerism

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

The Great Escape: The Sack of Rome in 1527 forced many Italian artists to flee abroad, taking the revolutionary art movement with them. (3 of 3) [S,AD]

Welcome to the Eighties

Wednesday 22:00 - 23:15

Like the Beatles before them, bands like Duran Duran and Culture Club now inspire rock's homeland, fueled by the rise of MTV. With flashing images. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Boy George & Culture Club

Wednesday 23:15 - 01:15

Culture Club emerged in the 80s UK new romantic scene with iconic style and music. Explore their journey and influence, highlighting the unexpected romance within the band. 2025. [S]

Thu Mar 26
Duran Duran: Classic Albums

Thursday 01:15 - 02:15

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

The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Thursday 02:15 - 04:00

A lawyer concerned by Dr Jekyll's behaviour works to find the identity of the dangerous Mr Hyde. The National Theatre of Scotland's retelling of the gothic tale. [S,AD]

Sky Arts Book Club

Thursday 04:00 - 05:00

Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day host as members of OKHA Queer + Black book club meet Hafsa Zayyan and Paris Lees. Also up for discussion is Joe Dunthorne's Submarine. (3 of 6) [S]

Inside Art Special:Alberta Whittle at Venice Biennale

Thursday 05:00 - 05:30

At one of the world's most prestigious festivals, Alberta Whittle represents Scotland as her work is showcased at La Biennale di Venezia. [S]

Inside Art: Barbara Hepworth

Thursday 05:30 - 06:00

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Kate Bryan explores a vast collection of work at The Hepworth Wakefield by its namesake - sculptor, Barbara Hepworth. [S,AD]

Cats: The Musical

Thursday 06:00 - 08:00

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. [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 21) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Thursday 08:30 - 09:00

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 22) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

Picture Of A Place: 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. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 09:30 - 10:00

Proof Of Guilt: 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. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

Conversation Over Corpse: Cissie Enright is not exactly thrilled with the idea of poisoning the real estate man. But her sister, Joanna, insists that it's the only way. (S2, ep 8) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

Crack of Doom: A no-limit game of poker brings a real estate man to the brink of ruin. (S2, ep 9) [S]

Robert Aldrich: The Directors

Thursday 11:00 - 12:00

A glimpse into the life and career of the filmmaker whose portfolio of work includes Vera Cruz, The Big Knife, The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard. (S5, ep 10) [S]

Discovering: Ben Kingsley

Thursday 12:00 - 13:00

A look at the Academy Award-winning actor, best known for his starring role in Gandhi. He has also appeared in films such as Shutter Island and Iron Man 3. (S11, ep 1) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

Vengeance Is Mine Inc: 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. (S3, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 13:30 - 14:00

A Girl Can't Always Have Everything: Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy. (S3, ep 5) [S,AD]

In Normandy: David Hockney

Thursday 14:00 - 15:00

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. [S]

Beyond The Brush

Thursday 15:00 - 15:30

New. Saturn Devouring His Son: Chart the darkness, fear and haunting imagination that fuelled Francisco Goya's work, including the turbulent times that guided each brutal stroke. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

Beyond The Brush

Thursday 15:30 - 16:00

New. The Garden of Earthly Delights: Explore the surreal landscapes, fantastical figures and moral allegories that made Hieronymus Bosch's triptych stand out in its era. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

Spike Lee: The Directors

Thursday 16:00 - 17:00

The story of Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee, who wowed audiences with gripping films like Malcolm X, Inside Man and BlacKkKlansman. (S6, ep 1) [S,AD]

Discovering: Helen Mirren

Thursday 17:00 - 18:00

Acclaimed for her performance as Elizabeth II in The Queen, this is a glimpse into the world of the Academy Award-winning actress. (S11, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

Parson's Pleasure: 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. (S3, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

The Stinker: 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. (S3, ep 7) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

Jonathan: A college boy with an unnaturally close relationship to his father suspects his stepmother of foul play. (S2, ep 10) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 19:30 - 20:00

The Better Bargain: A middle-aged mobster suspects his young wife is cheating on him. He gets in touch with Harry Silver, the best hitman in the business. (S2, ep 11) [S]

Discovering: Joseph Cotten

Thursday 20:00 - 21:00

A glimpse into the life of the Hollywood star, who first gained fame for his roles in Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear. (S12, ep 8) [S]

Classic Movies: The Story Of Ran

Thursday 21:00 - 22:00

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1985 epic action drama, directed and co-written by Akira Kurosawa, an enduring classic. (S1, ep 5) [S,AD]

I Am Burt Reynolds

Thursday 22:00 - 23:45

Family and friends of the iconic Hollywood actor come together to share memories of his life and fruitful career. [S,AD]

James L. Brooks: The Directors

Thursday 23:45 - 00:45

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning director whose work includes Terms of Endearment and multi Emmy Award-winning sitcom The Simpsons. (S5, ep 9) [S]

Fri Mar 27
Becoming Marilyn

Friday 00:45 - 02:00

A portrait in the feminist and post #MeToo era, with a contemporary take on violence against women during Hollywood's golden years in the 1950s through the eyes of a female director. [S]

New: Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Friday 02:00 - 04:20

Rocker Billy Idol's journey from underground star to pop icon unfolds in a documentary chronicling his fame, drug use and powerful return to music. 2025. [S]

Arts Uncovered

Friday 04:20 - 04:30

Royal Society of Literature: A Sky Arts bursary enabled the Royal Society of Literature to create the Sky Arts RSL Writers Awards, offering support to emerging writers of colour. [S]

Inside Art Special: Coventry City Of Culture

Friday 04:30 - 05:30

Presenter Kate Bryan visits Coventry to discover the exciting events happening in honour of its UK City of Culture. [S]

Inside Art: Derek Jarman At Manchester Art Gallery

Friday 05:30 - 06:00

Kate Bryan pays a visit to the Manchester Art Gallery to discover more about the life and career of Derek Jarman through a retrospective exhibition. [S]

Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends

Friday 06:00 - 08:10

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

Watercolour Challenge

Friday 08:10 - 08:35

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 23) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Friday 08:35 - 09:00

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 24) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

Vengeance Is Mine Inc: 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. (S3, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 09:30 - 10:00

A Girl Can't Always Have Everything: Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy. (S3, ep 5) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

Jonathan: A college boy with an unnaturally close relationship to his father suspects his stepmother of foul play. (S2, ep 10) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

The Better Bargain: A middle-aged mobster suspects his young wife is cheating on him. He gets in touch with Harry Silver, the best hitman in the business. (S2, ep 11) [S]

Spike Lee: The Directors

Friday 11:00 - 12:00

The story of Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee, who wowed audiences with gripping films like Malcolm X, Inside Man and BlacKkKlansman. (S6, ep 1) [S,AD]

Discovering: Helen Mirren

Friday 12:00 - 13:00

Acclaimed for her performance as Elizabeth II in The Queen, this is a glimpse into the world of the Academy Award-winning actress. (S11, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

Parson's Pleasure: 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. (S3, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 13:30 - 14:00

The Stinker: 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. (S3, ep 7) [S,AD]

Cleo Laine:The Unseen Home Movies

Friday 14:00 - 15:00

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. [S,AD]

Bagpipes - A Celebration

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

Bagpipes: A Celebration showcases Scotland's iconic bagpipe music with stunning landscapes, top pipe bands, soloists, and rich musical history. [S,AD]

Mike Nichols: The Directors

Friday 16:00 - 17:00

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose work includes Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The Graduate. (S6, ep 2) [S,AD]

Discovering: Vanessa Redgrave

Friday 17:00 - 18:00

A look at the British Academy Award-winning actress who has starred in a host of films including Julia, Mission: Impossible and Murder on the Orient Express. (S11, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

I'll Be Seeing You: When Roland leaves his cruel, millionairess wife Vivien for a fresh start with his mistress Anna, the snubbed spouse plans to make his life a living hell. (S3, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

The Party: When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge. (S3, ep 9) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

The Rose Garden: A book publisher visits two elderly sisters at their Louisiana mansion. One of them has written a murder mystery that may contain more fact than fiction. (S2, ep 12) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 19:30 - 20:00

Mr Blanchard's Secret: A mystery writer's imagination gets her in trouble when she turns her overstimulated mind to her new next door neighbours. (S2, ep 13) [S]

Guy Garvey: From The Vaults

Friday 20:00 - 21:00

1981: Elbow frontman Guy Garvey lifts the lid on two decades of TV gold. Here, he takes you through 1981, reflecting on the year's defining musical performances. (4 of 5) [S]

New: Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Friday 21:00 - 23:20

Rocker Billy Idol's journey from underground star to pop icon unfolds in a documentary chronicling his fame, drug use and powerful return to music. 2025. [S]

I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol

Friday 23:20 - 01:10

A founding Sex Pistol reveals the band's chaotic rise, from London's grim 1970s streets to global notoriety. Sharing untold stories of punk's birth and bandmate dynamics. [S]

Sat Mar 28
Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends

Saturday 01:10 - 02:00

Sam Fender: Brian and Mark visit Mark's own British Grove recording studio to meet fellow Geordie Sam Fender, who discusses his musical journey so far. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22 - Concert

Saturday 02:00 - 03:40

The greatest rock star of the last 30 years, a man of the people, "the King of Knebworth," gives 160,000 fans hope and joy through his music. [S]

Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22 - Documentary

Saturday 03:40 - 05:30

Knebworth 22 tells the story behind Liam's epic return to Knebworth as a solo artist, which saw 170,000 fans attend two sold-out shows. [S]

Inside Art: Eileen Agar At Whitechapel Gallery

Saturday 05:30 - 06:00

Kate Bryan steps into the beguiling world of Eileen Agar, exploring her exhibition entitled Angel of Anarchy at the historic Whitechapel Gallery. [S]

Len Phillips Swing Orchestra's 100 Years of Big Bands

Saturday 06:00 - 07:20

Join the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra - one of Britain's most popular big bands - to celebrate a century of swing. (1 of 2) [S]

Len Phillips Swing Orchestra's 100 Years of Big Bands

Saturday 07:20 - 08:35

Join the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra - one of Britain's most popular big bands - to celebrate a century of swing. (2 of 2) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 08:35 - 09:10

Back For Christmas: A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star. (S3, ep 1) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 09:10 - 09:45

Picture Of A Place: 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. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 09:45 - 10:15

Proof Of Guilt: 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. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 10:15 - 10:45

Vengeance Is Mine Inc: 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. (S3, ep 4) [S,AD]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Saturday 10:45 - 11:45

The Sign of Satan: 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. (S2, ep 27) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Saturday 11:45 - 12:45

Who Needs An Enemy?: A frightened embezzler stages his own suicide with the help of his double-crossing girlfriend. (S2, ep 28) [S]

Oh! What A Lovely War

Saturday 12:45 - 15:30

The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare. [S]

California Dreamin': The Songs Of The Mamas & The Papas

Saturday 15:30 - 16:50

Interviews and performance footage tells the remarkable story of 1960s Californian pop group The Mamas and the Papas. [S,AD]

Agatha Christie's The Pale Pale Horse

Saturday 16:50 - 18:50

New. A man is determined to find out why he's on a list of names found in the shoe of a dead woman and a trio of witches is believed to be responsible for a series of deaths. [S]

Bee Gees: One Night Only

Saturday 18:50 - 21:00

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. [S]

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Saturday 21:00 - 00:20

A bounty-hunting scam joins two men in an uneasy alliance against a third in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery. Clint Eastwood's sprawling Western epic. (1966) [S]

Sun Mar 29
The Songs Of Marc Bolan & T

Sunday 00:20 - 03:05

Rex: AngelHeaded Hipster. Documentary celebrating T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan, with a behind-the-scenes look at the album of the same name. Features interviews with music icons. [S]

ABC: Greatest Albums Live

Sunday 03:05 - 04:05

ABC: Accompanied by the Southbank Sinfonia at the London Palladium, pop band ABC perform and discuss The Lexicon of Love, one of the 1980s' most successful debut albums. (S1, ep 3) [S]

Discovering: David Bowie

Sunday 04:05 - 05:00

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

Phil Collins: Classic Albums

Sunday 05:00 - 06:00

Face Value: Phil Collins reveals how he turned personal turmoil into an acclaimed debut solo album, which features arguably his most enduring hit, In The Air Tonight. (S1, ep 14) [S,AD]

Mozart's Sister

Sunday 06:00 - 08:15

New. A reimagined account of the early life of Maria Anna 'Nannerl' Mozart, five years older than Wolfgang and a musical prodigy in her own right. [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 08:15 - 08:50

A Girl Can't Always Have Everything: Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy. (S3, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 08:50 - 09:25

Parson's Pleasure: 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. (S3, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 09:25 - 10:00

The Stinker: 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. (S3, ep 7) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

I'll Be Seeing You: When Roland leaves his cruel, millionairess wife Vivien for a fresh start with his mistress Anna, the snubbed spouse plans to make his life a living hell. (S3, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

The Party: When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge. (S3, ep 9) [S,AD]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Sunday 11:00 - 12:00

Bed of Roses: A married man finds his beautiful mistress murdered and flees without reporting the crime and soon becomes the victim of a blackmailer. (S2, ep 29) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Sunday 12:00 - 13:00

The Second Verdict: An ethical lawyer becomes very disturbed about what to do when the client he just got acquitted of murder brags that he committed the crime. (S2, ep 30) [S]

Beyond The Brush

Sunday 13:00 - 13:30

New. Saturn Devouring His Son: Chart the darkness, fear and haunting imagination that fuelled Francisco Goya's work, including the turbulent times that guided each brutal stroke. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

Beyond The Brush

Sunday 13:30 - 14:00

New. The Garden of Earthly Delights: Explore the surreal landscapes, fantastical figures and moral allegories that made Hieronymus Bosch's triptych stand out in its era. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

The Stranger

Sunday 14:00 - 15:45

An investigator from the War Crimes Commission travels to Connecticut to find an infamous Nazi. [S]

Simon & Garfunkel: Old Friends Live on Stage

Sunday 15:45 - 18:10

The Duo perform their third live album with performances taken from shows at Madison Square Garden and New Jersey in December 2003. [S]

Paul Simon: In Restless Dreams

Sunday 18:10 - 20:00

Join Paul Simon inside the studio as he makes his new album Seven Psalms, while looking back on his six-decade career's countless musical peaks. (1 of 2) [S]

Cliff Richard And The Shadows:...

Sunday 20:00 - 22:45

The Final Reunion. Performed live in front of 15,000 fans at London's O2 Arena, Cliff and The Shadows' 50th anniversary show recreates some of their biggest hits. [S]

Opry Live

Sunday 22:45 - 23:45

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

Isle Of Wight Festival: 2025

Sunday 23:45 - 02:00

James. Coverage of the iconic Isle of Wight festival, one of the UK's biggest and most legendary highlights of the summer. Featuring James. [S]

Mon Mar 30
Hired Gun

Monday 02:00 - 04:00

The untold story of session and touring musicians hired by artists like Metallica, Kiss and Billy Joel. Features interviews with Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Steve Vai and more. [S]

Simple Minds: Greatest Albums Live

Monday 04:00 - 05:00

Simple Minds: At Paisley Abbey, the rock band perform their breakthrough 1982 album, New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84), including the hit Promised You a Miracle. (S1, ep 4) [S]

The Doors: Classic Albums

Monday 05:00 - 06:00

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. [S]

LSO: Rattle Conducts Brahms And Shostakovich

Monday 06:00 - 08:00

Mechanical marches, pounding brass. An uneasy second movement and a nightmarish vision of life in Stalin's Russia explodes in a frenzied succession of dance themes. [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 25) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Monday 08:30 - 09:00

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 26) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

Parson's Pleasure: 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. (S3, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 09:30 - 10:00

The Stinker: 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. (S3, ep 7) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

The Rose Garden: A book publisher visits two elderly sisters at their Louisiana mansion. One of them has written a murder mystery that may contain more fact than fiction. (S2, ep 12) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

Mr Blanchard's Secret: A mystery writer's imagination gets her in trouble when she turns her overstimulated mind to her new next door neighbours. (S2, ep 13) [S]

Mike Nichols: The Directors

Monday 11:00 - 12:00

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose work includes Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The Graduate. (S6, ep 2) [S,AD]

Discovering: Vanessa Redgrave

Monday 12:00 - 13:00

A look at the British Academy Award-winning actress who has starred in a host of films including Julia, Mission: Impossible and Murder on the Orient Express. (S11, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

I'll Be Seeing You: When Roland leaves his cruel, millionairess wife Vivien for a fresh start with his mistress Anna, the snubbed spouse plans to make his life a living hell. (S3, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 13:30 - 14:00

The Party: When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge. (S3, ep 9) [S,AD]

Wonderland: From JM Barrie To JRR Tolkien

Monday 14:00 - 15:00

In a four-part series, immerse yourself in the worlds of some of history's finest authors, revealing much about their character and the time they lived in. (2 of 4) [S]

Stories From The National Portrait Gallery

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

Kate Bryan's exploration takes her to the 18th and 19th centuries, and she discovers how one invention - the camera - changed portraiture forever. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Ron Howard: The Directors

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

A deep dive into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose work includes A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon and Apollo 13. (S6, ep 3) [S,AD]

Discovering: Jason Robards

Monday 17:00 - 18:00

A glimpse into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor who starred in All The President's Men, Julia and Melvin and Howard. (S11, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

Would You Believe It: Two archaeologists working in Jordan get more than they bargain for when they decide to smuggle the statue of a mysterious woman over the border to Israel. (S4, ep 1) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

Vicious Circle: When an elderly lady catches a burglar trying to rob her, she decides to help him go straight. But she has to take a different approach when he refuses to change. (S4, ep 2) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

John Brown's Body: An upstart furniture designer colludes with his boss's wife to drive her husband mad. (S2, ep 14) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 19:30 - 20:00

Crackpot: A Good Samaritan helps a newlywed couple with a flat tire. But when the groom accidentally dirties the man's suit, the stranger reveals his true self. (S2, ep 15) [S]

Andre Rieu: The Flying Dutchman

Monday 20:00 - 21:15

The violin sensation's stunning gala concert from the Kerkrade Stadium, featuring Somewhere Over The Rainbow, O Fortuna and Volare, as well as equestrian riders and fireworks. [S]

Andre Rieu: The Flying Dutchman

Monday 21:15 - 22:30

The violin sensation's stunning gala concert from the Kerkrade Stadium, featuring Somewhere Over The Rainbow, O Fortuna and Volare, as well as equestrian riders and fireworks. [S]

Andre Rieu: Welcome To My World

Monday 22:30 - 23:30

André Rieu: Maastricht by Moonlight: André produces incredible performances of Conquest of Paradise, La Vergine and I Will Survive with a 150-piece male choir. (S5, ep 3) [S]

Comedy Legends: Steve Martin

Monday 23:30 - 00:30

Join Barry Cryer as he looks back on the life and career of award-winning actor, musician and comedian Steve Martin, star of Father of the Bride and Little Shop of Horrors. (S2, ep 5) [S]

Tue Mar 31
Mozart: Genius For Hire

Tuesday 00:30 - 02:00

Expert interviews, historical analysis and readings of his letters trace the evolution of Mozart's genius and his battle for financial stability in the pursuit of artistic freedom. [S]