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Sat Apr 26
Robert Plant: Live From The Artists Den

Today 02:45 - 03:45

Performing with his Grammy-nominated group the Band of Joy, Robert Plant plays both Led Zeppelin classics and new songs at Nashville's War Memorial Auditorium. [S]

The Who: Classic Albums

Today 03:45 - 04:45

The Who give a first-hand insight into the making of their 20th century masterpiece, Who's Next, as well as discussing its far-reaching influence. [S]

Arts Uncovered

Today 04:45 - 05:05

Gary James McQueen: A series of fascinating shorts taking you deeper into the world of art and the people behind it. [S]

Inside Art: Masterpieces From Buckingham Palace

Today 05:05 - 06:00

Kate Bryan explores the exhibition Masterpieces From Buckingham Palace in The Queens Gallery, with works by Titian, Rembrandt and more. [S]

RSC:All's Well That Ends Well

Today 06:00 - 08:30

Blanche Macintyre's production of All's Well That Ends Well with the Royal Shakespeare Company, set in today's world of saturated social media. Rosie Sheehy and Jamie Wilkes star. [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 08:30 - 09:00

The Colonel's Lady: 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? (S9, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 09:00 - 09:30

The Surgeon: 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. (S9, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 09:30 - 10:00

The Verger: 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? (S9, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 10:00 - 10:30

The Facts Of Life: When sheltered young man Nicholas travels to London to compete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure. (S9, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 10:30 - 11:00

Wink Three Times: When a timid provincial solicitor visits a smart London hotel on a business trip, he becomes embroiled in a curious case of mistaken identity. (S9, ep 6) [S,AD]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Today 11:00 - 12:00

What Really Happened: A woman stands trial for her husband's murder - and the family maid holds the key to the truth. (S1, ep 16) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Today 12:00 - 13:00

Forecast - Low Clouds and Coastal Fog: A frightened young woman would like company in her husband's absence, but is anyone really trustworthy? (S1, ep 17) [S]

The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes

Today 13:00 - 15:20

When a bored Holmes eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon after an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness. (1970) [S]

Cyndi Lauper Live... At Last

Today 15:20 - 17:20

Two decades after She's So Unusual made her an icon, capture an intimate night with singer Cyndi Lauper at New York's Town Hall from 2004. [S]

The Assassination Of John Lennon

Today 17:20 - 19:10

An exploration of the life and career of the Beatles superstar, with a look at the strange parallels between him and his killer Mark David Chapman. [S,AD]

The Genesis Songbook

Today 19:10 - 20:30

The line-up changed, the style evolved, but the hits kept coming. From Peter Gabriel to Phil Collins, Invisible Touch to I Can't Dance, a documentary that charts the inspiration of Genesis. [S]

ELO Live At Wembley

Today 20:30 - 21:50

One of the brightest rock bands of the 70s light up Wembley in this 1978 charity concert, performing their greatest hits such as Mr Blue Sky and Sweet Talkin' Woman. [S]

Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision

Today 21:50 - 23:35

See how Electric Lady Studios became the state of the art recording space inspired by Jimi Hendrix's vision, rising from the rubble of a Greenwich Village nightclub. [S]

The Songs Of Marc Bolan & T

Today 23:35 - 01:25

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]

Sun Apr 27
Discovering: David Bowie

Tomorrow 01:25 - 02:25

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

Iggy Pop: Isle Of Wight

Tomorrow 02:25 - 02:50

...Greatest Hits. The Godfather of Punk raises the roof in 2016, with an electrifying performance of hits like The Passenger, Lust For Life, 1969 and Real Wild Child (Wild One). [S]

Lewis Capaldi at Baloise Session

Tomorrow 02:50 - 04:05

Enjoy award-winning singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi's intimate performance at the Baloise Session Festival. [S]

Science Fiction In The Atomic Age

Tomorrow 04:05 - 05:05

New. Quatermass to Christopher Nolan: Space travel redefines human potential, reviving exploration and conquest while inspiring innovation and unity. (S1, ep 4) [S]

Discovering: U2

Tomorrow 05:05 - 05:35

Music journalists discuss the rise of Irish rock band U2, from their humble beginnings in Dublin to finding international superstardom with the Joshua Tree and beyond. (S5, ep 1) [S]

Discovering: The Eagles

Tomorrow 05:35 - 06:00

A look at the legacy of LA rock band The Eagles. Among the most successful recording artists of the 1970s, their hits include Hotel California and Take it Easy. (S5, ep 2) [S]

Pavarotti: A Voice For The Ages

Tomorrow 06:00 - 07:15

A celebratory look back at some of Pavarotti's finest moments on stage, including performances of Nessun Dorma and the legendary Donna Non Vidi Mai, dedicated to Princess Diana. [S]

English National Ballet In Paris

Tomorrow 07:15 - 08:30

An in-depth look at the English National Ballet as it prepares to make history by becoming the first UK company in 60 years to perform on the Palais Garnier stage. [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 08:30 - 09:00

The Finger Of Suspicion: 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. (S9, ep 7) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

A Time To Die: 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. (S9, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00

Mr Know-All: 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. (S9, ep 9) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

The Man From The South: A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager. (S1, ep 1) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat: Unable to show her dentist husband Cyril the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby proceeds to hatch a clever plan. (S1, ep 2) [S,AD]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:00

A Tangled Web: A charming French maid elopes with a professional burglar, but his jealous accomplice has his own plans. (S1, ep 18) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Tomorrow 12:00 - 13:00

To Catch a Butterfly: When a young couple moves into a new neighborhood, they find their lives and marriage threatened by the boy next door. (S1, ep 19) [S]

My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert

Tomorrow 13:00 - 15:30

A 40-piece orchestra takes to Theatre Royal Drury Lane, celebrating the partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. [S]

Cirque Du Soleil: Nouvelle Experience

Tomorrow 15:30 - 17:00

Human circus Cirque Du Soleil showcase their eye-popping artistry in a colourful performance featuring contortionists, trapeze acts, foot juggling and acrobats. [S]

Queen: Classic Albums

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00

A Night At The Opera: It featured hits Bohemian Rhapsody and You're My Best Friend and propelled the band to superstardom. The story of how Queen created their seminal fourth album. [S]

Sheryl Crow: Live From The Artists Den

Tomorrow 18:00 - 19:00

Nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow delivers a stunning performance in the ornate Grand Ballroom of The Plaza hotel in New York City. [S]

Robert Plant: Live From The Artists Den

Tomorrow 19:00 - 20:00

Performing with his Grammy-nominated group the Band of Joy, Robert Plant plays both Led Zeppelin classics and new songs at Nashville's War Memorial Auditorium. [S]

The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes

Tomorrow 20:00 - 22:20

When a bored Holmes eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon after an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness. (1970) [S]

Science Fiction In The Atomic Age

Tomorrow 22:20 - 23:20

New. Quatermass to Christopher Nolan: Space travel redefines human potential, reviving exploration and conquest while inspiring innovation and unity. (S1, ep 4) [S]

Paul McCartney And Wings: One Hand Clapping

Tomorrow 23:20 - 00:50

Filmed at Abbey Road Studios in 1974 on videotape, experience the inner workings of the band as they perform together. [S]

Mon Apr 28
How The Beatles Changed The World

Monday 00:50 - 03:10

The history of The Beatles and their influence on music, art, culture, fashion and politics. Features new interviews and archive footage of the Fab Four. [S]

Simple Minds: Berlin Live

Monday 03:10 - 04:30

Celebrating their 40th Anniversary with a European Tour, Simple Minds performed to a live audience under the lights at SchwuZ, Berlin in 2018. Contains flashing images. [S]

The Great Songwriters

Monday 04:30 - 05:30

David Foster: The 16-time Grammy Award-winning Canadian discusses his glittering career and the creative process behind it, performing exclusively during the interview. (5 of 6) [S]

Discovering: Jethro Tull

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

Music experts explore the music of Jethro Tull, one of the most commercially successful and eccentric progressive-rock bands Britain has ever produced. (S5, ep 3) [S]

Gilbert & Sullivan: A Motley Pair

Monday 06:00 - 06:30

Simon Butteriss examines how a quarrel over the cost of carpet proved fatal to Gilbert & Sullivan's relationship and how the new D'Oyly Carte fell while the Savoy Operas triumphed. [S]

Peter And The Wolf

Monday 06:30 - 08:00

Narrated by acclaimed actress Miriam Margolyes, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, with Principal Conductor Nicholas Carter, presents Sergei Prokofiev's classic children's tale. [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

Red Sunset: Bob uses his skill on black canvas to create a glowing, fiery landscape with warm light illuminating trees in the foreground. (S9, ep 3) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Monday 08:30 - 09:00

Meadow Road: Bob creates a scene of pure natural beauty, with majestic snow-covered peaks and evergreens looming large over lush grasslands. (S9, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

A Time To Die: 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. (S9, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 09:30 - 10:00

Mr Know-All: 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. (S9, ep 9) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

Little White Frock: An elderly unemployed actor Colin Bragner uses an even older ploy to land a part in a play, tugging at his guest's heartstrings. (S3, ep 39) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

Poison: While lying in bed, Harry Pope discovers a snake sleeping on his stomach. (S4, ep 1) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Monday 11:00 - 12:00

A look at London's mammoth Battersea Power Station, brought back to life after 30 years of dereliction with designs from architect Jim Eyre. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Landscape Artist Of The Year 2023

Monday 12:00 - 13:00

Blackpool Rollercoasters: The competition continues as the contestants arrive in Blackpool - home to the UK's tallest rollercoaster. (S8, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 13:00 - 13:25

The Man From The South: A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager. (S1, ep 1) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 13:25 - 13:50

Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat: Unable to show her dentist husband Cyril the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby proceeds to hatch a clever plan. (S1, ep 2) [S,AD]

Mary Cassatt: Painting The Modern Woman

Monday 13:50 - 15:00

Revisit the career of Mary Cassatt through prints, pastels and paintings, exploring the often-overlooked Impressionist's influence on how women appear in art. [S,AD]

The Art Of Architecture

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

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. (S1, ep 3) [S]

Discovering: Dennis Hopper

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

A look at the life and career of filmmaker behind Easy Rider, his acclaimed directional debut. He also starred in Apocalypse Now, Super Mario Bros and Blue Velvet. (S11, ep 11) [S,AD]

Landscape Artist Of The Year 2023

Monday 17:00 - 18:00

Ascot Picnic: The competition continues as the contestants take a trip to Ascot to capture the glamorous racegoers at the Royal Enclosure Picnic. (S8, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

William and Mary: When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

Lamb to the Slaughter: When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

Don't Interrupt: A couple on a train promise their son money if he doesn't interrupt a cowboy's story. (S4, ep 2) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 19:30 - 20:00

The Jokester: Newspaperman Bradley's propensity for practical jokes puts morgue attendant Pop Henderson at risk of losing his job. (S4, ep 3) [S]

Andre Rieu: And The Waltz Goes On

Monday 20:00 - 23:10

Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra capture the sights and sounds of Vienna. Enchanting collection of songs set against the backdrop of the classical music capital. [S]

Len Phillips Swing Orchestra's 100 Years of Big Bands

Monday 23:10 - 00:25

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

Tue Apr 29
The Lost Music Of Auschwitz

Tuesday 00:25 - 01:55

British composer Leo Geyer discovered 200 forgotten scores in the Auschwitz archives, as he and his orchestra bring this music to life once more. [S]

Wuthering Heights: Love, Hate and Vengeance

Tuesday 01:55 - 03:05

Narrating the doomed romance of Heathcliff and Catherine, the story contains a powerful critique of British society, denouncing its oppressive system. [S,AD]

D.H. Lawrence: Sex, Exile And Greatness

Tuesday 03:05 - 04:05

Documentary exploring the life and work of the novelist, poet, social critic and self-proclaimed 'outsider', who was often persecuted for his explicit subject matter. [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Tuesday 04:05 - 05:00

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. (S1, ep 1) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00

A look at London's mammoth Battersea Power Station, brought back to life after 30 years of dereliction with designs from architect Jim Eyre. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends

Tuesday 06:00 - 08:10

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

The Joy Of Painting

Tuesday 08:10 - 08:40

Winter Oval: Bob creates a snowy mountain scene, with a lonely log cabin in the foreground engulfed by lacy bushes and a glistening lake. (S9, ep 5) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Tuesday 08:40 - 09:10

Secluded Beach: Bob gives a lesson in his wet-on-wet technique while creating a restless ocean crashing against a rugged coastline. (S9, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 09:10 - 09:35

The Man From The South: A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager. (S1, ep 1) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 09:35 - 10:00

Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat: Unable to show her dentist husband Cyril the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby proceeds to hatch a clever plan. (S1, ep 2) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

Don't Interrupt: A couple on a train promise their son money if he doesn't interrupt a cowboy's story. (S4, ep 2) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

The Jokester: Newspaperman Bradley's propensity for practical jokes puts morgue attendant Pop Henderson at risk of losing his job. (S4, ep 3) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00

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. (S1, ep 3) [S]

Landscape Artist Of The Year 2023

Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00

Ascot Picnic: The competition continues as the contestants take a trip to Ascot to capture the glamorous racegoers at the Royal Enclosure Picnic. (S8, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:25

William and Mary: When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 13:25 - 13:50

Lamb to the Slaughter: When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

Klimt & The Kiss

Tuesday 13:50 - 15:00

Experts examine 'The Kiss' - Gustav Klimt's iconic painting from the early 20th century - and establish just what makes it such an enduring, endearing piece. [S,AD]

The Art Of Architecture

Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00

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. (S1, ep 4) [S]

Discovering: Sissy Spacek

Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy-nominated singer, who has starred in films such as Carrie and Coal Miner's Daughter. (S11, ep 12) [S,AD]

Landscape Artist Of The Year 2023

Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00

Strangford Lough: The competition continues as the contestants venture to Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, one of Europe's most important wildlife habitats. (S8, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

The Landlady: When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side. (S1, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

Neck: A young lady is cut down to size by her husband's loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair. (S1, ep 6) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

The Crooked Road: A couple falls prey to a crooked policeman and corrupt town officials. (S4, ep 4) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00

The $2,000,000 Defence: The fate of an accused murderer depends on whether or not his lawyer can prove that a gun can fire accidentally, even with the safety on. (S4, ep 5) [S]

Stories From The National Gallery

Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00

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. (1 of 2) [S]

Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne's Dance Version Of Tim Burton's Classic

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:40

Matthew Bourne's reimagining of Tim Burton's movie, featuring the beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies. [S]

Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous

Tuesday 22:40 - 23:55

Explore the life of an artist whose illuminating colour field paintings helped characterise the abstract expressionist movement, shifting the centre of the art world. [S]

Ai Weiwei: The Artivist

Tuesday 23:55 - 01:10

Provocative contemporary artist Ai Weiwei is eager to disturb and expose with his work. Hear his story from friends and collaborators. With strong language and distressing scenes. [S]

Wed Apr 30
Accelerate Or Die!

Wednesday 01:10 - 02:30

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]

Madonna And Basquiat: Urban Myths

Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00

On the cusp of worldwide fame, Madonna is wrapped up in a passionate and influential relationship with art pioneer Jean-Michel Basquiat. (S3, ep 6) [S]

Unmuted

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

Nayha Ahmad meets real-life superhero Jess Thom AKA Touretteshero. Nicole Holliday checks out the UK Vogue scene. Plus, there's a performance from Emeli Sande. (1 of 5) [S]

Unmuted

Wednesday 03:30 - 04:00

Remel London meets three ballet stars and talks diversity in the industry, before chatting with UK champion B-boy Karam Singh. Jords performs his hit single, Enemies. (2 of 5) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Wednesday 04:00 - 05:00

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. (S1, ep 3) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Wednesday 05:00 - 06:00

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. (S1, ep 4) [S]

Classic FM Live: Classical Anthems

Wednesday 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]

The Joy Of Painting

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

Forest Hills: Bob depicts rugged mountains, proud evergreens and luxurious trees over a sparkling lake in this spellbinding masterpiece. (S9, ep 7) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Wednesday 08:30 - 09:00

Little House by the Road: Bob paints distant, rolling hills and an old cabin sheltered by tall trees. A rickety, weathered fence completes this cosy scene. (S9, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

William and Mary: When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00

Lamb to the Slaughter: When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30

The Crooked Road: A couple falls prey to a crooked policeman and corrupt town officials. (S4, ep 4) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00

The $2,000,000 Defence: The fate of an accused murderer depends on whether or not his lawyer can prove that a gun can fire accidentally, even with the safety on. (S4, ep 5) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00

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. (S1, ep 4) [S]

Landscape Artist Of The Year 2023

Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00

Strangford Lough: The competition continues as the contestants venture to Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, one of Europe's most important wildlife habitats. (S8, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

The Landlady: When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side. (S1, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00

Neck: A young lady is cut down to size by her husband's loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair. (S1, ep 6) [S,AD]

Van Gogh By Vincent

Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00

In a career that lasted only ten years, Vincent van Gogh painted one subject more than any other: himself. This is the story of Vincent told using eight of his self-portraits. [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

A look at Ptolemy Dean's Weston Tower, which lies within Westminster Abbey. What went into designing the most significant addition to this historic site in 240 years? (S1, ep 5) [S]

Discovering: Alan Rickman

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

A look into the life of the British star, known for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter film franchise among many other notable roles. (S11, ep 13) [S,AD]

Landscape Artist Of The Year 2023

Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00

Semi Final - Thames Barrier: This year's final is within touching distance as the remaining contestants are tasked with painting the Thames Barrier flood defence in London. (S8, ep 7) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

Edward the Conqueror: When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge. (S1, ep 7) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

A Dip in the Pool: An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet. (S1, ep 8) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

Design for Loving: A man plots to get away from his wife for a while without her knowing. (S4, ep 6) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00

Man with a Problem: A man on the ledge of a New York City hotel threatens suicide after his wife's death. (S4, ep 7) [S]

Portrait Artist Of The Decade

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:30

In this special, the last nine winners return to the Battersea Arts Centre to paint one of Britain's best-loved personalities - in the space of just four hours. [S,AD]

Alec Guinness: A Class Act

Wednesday 21:30 - 23:30

Recounted through family, friends and peers, explore the brilliant career of late Oscar winner Alec Guinness - beginning with his 1934 debut at the Playhouse Theatre. [S]

Cold War & Cinema

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:30

The Cold War Begins 1945-1960: The captivating full story of the relations between the United States and the Soviet Union as they fought together as allies amid rife tension. (1 of 3) [S,AD]

Thu May 01
Art Matters

Thursday 00:30 - 02:00

Melvyn Bragg draws on a career spanning more than 60 years, making a rousing case for why the arts matter - exploring his early years and the stories of influential interviewees. [S]

New: Classic Movies:The Ipcress...

Thursday 02:00 - 03:00

New. Classic Movies - The Ipcress Files: One of the greatest spy movies ever made, The Ipcress File begins with a kidnap, a killing and a cup of coffee. (S3, ep 1) [S]

Discovering: Michael Caine

Thursday 03:00 - 04:00

A look at the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning British film icon Sir Michael Caine. (S10, ep 4) [S,AD]

Sky Arts From Hay

Thursday 04:00 - 05:00

Kate Mosse and Emma Dabiri: At the 2023 Hay Festival, authors Kate Mosse and Emma Dabiri sit down with Simon Savidge to discuss their books, lives and inspirations. (S1, ep 3) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Thursday 05:00 - 06:00

A look at Ptolemy Dean's Weston Tower, which lies within Westminster Abbey. What went into designing the most significant addition to this historic site in 240 years? (S1, ep 5) [S]

Cirque Du Soleil: Nouvelle Experience

Thursday 06:00 - 07:30

Human circus Cirque Du Soleil showcase their eye-popping artistry in a colourful performance featuring contortionists, trapeze acts, foot juggling and acrobats. [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Thursday 07:30 - 08:00

Mountain Path: Join Bob for a happy half-hour as he creates one of his beautiful mountain scenes, complete with a winding path and ample bushes. (S9, ep 9) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

Country Charm: Bob brings springtime to the canvas as he paints a tiny cabin in a picturesque landscape of hazy green hills and cottony clouds. (S9, ep 10) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Thursday 08:30 - 09:00

Nature's Paradise: Bob creates a beautiful mountain scene that jumps off the canvas, with spectacular red peaks looming over a tree-lined stream. (S9, ep 11) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

The Landlady: When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side. (S1, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 09:30 - 10:00

Neck: A young lady is cut down to size by her husband's loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair. (S1, ep 6) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

Design for Loving: A man plots to get away from his wife for a while without her knowing. (S4, ep 6) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

Man with a Problem: A man on the ledge of a New York City hotel threatens suicide after his wife's death. (S4, ep 7) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Thursday 11:00 - 12:00

A look at Ptolemy Dean's Weston Tower, which lies within Westminster Abbey. What went into designing the most significant addition to this historic site in 240 years? (S1, ep 5) [S]

Landscape Artist Of The Year 2023

Thursday 12:00 - 13:00

Semi Final - Thames Barrier: This year's final is within touching distance as the remaining contestants are tasked with painting the Thames Barrier flood defence in London. (S8, ep 7) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

Edward the Conqueror: When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge. (S1, ep 7) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 13:30 - 14:00

A Dip in the Pool: An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet. (S1, ep 8) [S,AD]

World War II & Cinema

Thursday 14:00 - 15:00

D-Day, The Holocaust & The Atomic Bomb: As Hitler's reign comes to an end, the horrors of the Nazi Holocaust are revealed in films like The Young Lions and Schindler's List. (3 of 3) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

Explore the inspiration behind architect Graham Stirk's stunning Macallan Distillery in Scotland. (S1, ep 6) [S]

Discovering: Harrison Ford

Thursday 16:00 - 17:00

Harrison Ford: A look at the six-decade-long career of the Hollywood superstar whose roles in Star Wars, Indiana Jones and more have made him instantly recognisable. (S12, ep 1) [S]

Landscape Artist Of The Year 2023

Thursday 17:00 - 18:00

Final - Portmeirion: The stage is set as the remaining contestants head to the stunning village of Portmeirion in North Wales for 2023's grand finale. (S8, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

The Way Up To Heaven: Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight. (S1, ep 9) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

Depart in Peace: Art dealer Lionel gets an artist to visualise his fiancee Janet nude and paint her accordingly. Janet, however, does not see the funny side. (S1, ep 10) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

Safety for the Witness: A gun shop owner witnesses the murder of a state witness by two gangsters. (S4, ep 8) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 19:30 - 20:00

Murder Me Twice: Hypnosis enters the case of a woman on trial for the murder of her husband. (S4, ep 9) [S]

New: Classic Movies:The Ipcress...

Thursday 20:00 - 21:00

New. Classic Movies - The Ipcress Files: One of the greatest spy movies ever made, The Ipcress File begins with a kidnap, a killing and a cup of coffee. (S3, ep 1) [S]

The Ladykillers

Thursday 21:00 - 22:45

Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians. (1955) [S]

The Story Of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years

Thursday 22:45 - 00:15

Learn more about the boom in British cinema as new, pioneering techniques saw productivity skyrocket and creativity flourish within the industry. [S]

Fri May 02
Sean Connery Vs James Bond

Friday 00:15 - 01:30

Explore the eclectic career of Sean Connery, who, having become a star thanks to James Bond, never stopped trying to shed the image of a sexy, brutal macho that stuck to 007. [S,AD]

A Brush With Comedy

Friday 01:30 - 03:30

Feature documentary exploring the relationship between comedy and art, and the inner conflicts that lie within. Featuring Jim Moir, Spencer Jones, Miriam Elia and Bec Hill. [S]

Auction: Basquiat Special

Friday 03:30 - 04:00

There's a bidding frenzy in New York as the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat goes up for auction, with his painting 'Untitled' set to break records. (S8, ep 12) [S]

Nick Park & Aardman Animations

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

The Bank Show Originals. A look back at the career of Nick Park and Aardman Animations, as Melvyn Bragg reflects on more unforgettable episodes. (S7, ep 9) [S]

Ravi Shankar: The South Bank Show Originals

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

A look at Ravi Shankar's influence and how the 60s love affair with the sitar gave way to glam rock, punk and more. (S7, ep 10) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Friday 05:00 - 06:00

Explore the inspiration behind architect Graham Stirk's stunning Macallan Distillery in Scotland. (S1, ep 6) [S]

Reinventing The Orchestra With Charles Hazlewood

Friday 06:00 - 07:00

In a stunning performance captured at the famous Abbey Road Studio 2, Charles and Paraorchestra are joined by award-winning composer Rylan Gleave. (5 of 6) [S]

Fragile: A Concert For Uncertain Times

Friday 07:00 - 07:50

Performed by the LaVerdi Symphony Orchestra, Fragile is a classical music concert that spans five centuries, conveying a strong and symbolic message. [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Friday 07:50 - 08:25

Mountain by the Sea: Bob tackles one of his most challenging masterpieces ever as he paints majestic mountains reigning over a colourful seascape. (S9, ep 12) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Friday 08:25 - 09:00

Mountain Hide-Away: Bob employs a unique technique, using both black and white base coats to create a joyful little stream tumbling down a rocky meadow. (S9, ep 13) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

Edward the Conqueror: When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge. (S1, ep 7) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 09:30 - 10:00

A Dip in the Pool: An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet. (S1, ep 8) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

Safety for the Witness: A gun shop owner witnesses the murder of a state witness by two gangsters. (S4, ep 8) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

Murder Me Twice: Hypnosis enters the case of a woman on trial for the murder of her husband. (S4, ep 9) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Friday 11:00 - 12:00

Explore the inspiration behind architect Graham Stirk's stunning Macallan Distillery in Scotland. (S1, ep 6) [S]

Landscape Artist Of The Year 2023

Friday 12:00 - 13:00

Final - Portmeirion: The stage is set as the remaining contestants head to the stunning village of Portmeirion in North Wales for 2023's grand finale. (S8, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

The Way Up To Heaven: Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight. (S1, ep 9) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 13:30 - 14:00

Depart in Peace: Art dealer Lionel gets an artist to visualise his fiancee Janet nude and paint her accordingly. Janet, however, does not see the funny side. (S1, ep 10) [S,AD]

D.H. Lawrence: Sex, Exile And Greatness

Friday 14:00 - 15:00

Documentary exploring the life and work of the novelist, poet, social critic and self-proclaimed 'outsider', who was often persecuted for his explicit subject matter. [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

A look into the stunning Smithsonian National Museum of African American History - designed by British architect David Adjaye, and inspired by the art and history of Africa. (S1, ep 7) [S]

Discovering: Meryl Streep

Friday 16:00 - 17:00

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning actress whose portfolio of magnificent work includes starring roles in Kramer vs. Kramer and Sophie's Choice. (S12, ep 2) [S]

Landscape Artist Of The Year 2023

Friday 17:00 - 18:00

Winner's Film: Royal Museums Greenwich: The 2023 victor takes on and completes a £10,000 commission to paint a seascape to hang in the Royal Museums Greenwich. (S8, ep 9) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

My Ladylove, My Dove: When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn. (S1, ep 11) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

Taste: A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine-tasting contest. (S1, ep 12) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

Tea Time: A mistress confronts her rich lover's wife hoping to convince the woman to give her husband a divorce. (S4, ep 10) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 19:30 - 20:00

And the Desert Shall Blossom: A sheriff worries about two elderly hermits as an escaped killer remains at large. (S4, ep 11) [S]

The Carpenters: Close To You Remembering The Carpenters

Friday 20:00 - 21:20

Exploration of the highs and lows of the lives and careers of the brother-sister duo, including Karen's untimely death in 1983. With Burt Bacharach. [S]

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Friday 21:20 - 23:20

Join The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his extraordinary career and legacy. Features interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and more. [S]

The Eagles: Desperado

Friday 23:20 - 00:50

New. The life and times of the super successful American soft-rock band, the Eagles. [S]

Sat May 03
Eric Clapton: Nothing But The Blues

Saturday 00:50 - 03:00

Combining live performances and historical footage, examine the musical journey of Eric Clapton - a musician with a deep love for Blues music. Biographical documentary. [S,AD]

Ringo Star With Ben Harper At Metropolitan Museum of Art

Saturday 03:00 - 04:00

Live from the Artists Den. In The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a once-in-a-lifetime performance came to life featuring Ringo Starr and Ben Harper. [S]

Stories From The National Gallery

Saturday 04:00 - 05:00

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. (1 of 2) [S]

The Art Of Architecture

Saturday 05:00 - 06:00

A look into the stunning Smithsonian National Museum of African American History - designed by British architect David Adjaye, and inspired by the art and history of Africa. (S1, ep 7) [S]

Arts Uncovered

Saturday 06:00 - 06:10

Candoco Dance Company: A series of fascinating shorts taking you deeper into the world of art and the people behind it. [S]

Rumpelstilzchen

Saturday 06:10 - 07:30

Stage adaptation of a vintage German fairy tale written by Willhelm Grimm, shining light on the issues facing society in a resplendent production. Starring Jane Horrocks. [S]

Bagpipes - A Celebration

Saturday 07:30 - 08:30

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

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 08:30 - 09:00

William and Mary: When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 09:00 - 09:30

Lamb to the Slaughter: When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 09:30 - 10:00

The Landlady: When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side. (S1, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 10:00 - 10:30

Neck: A young lady is cut down to size by her husband's loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair. (S1, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 10:30 - 11:00

Edward the Conqueror: When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge. (S1, ep 7) [S,AD]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00

The Paragon: A man attempts to stop his insensitive wife from alienating their family and friends. (S1, ep 20) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Saturday 12:00 - 13:00

I'll Be Judge - I'll Be Jury: Relatives of a murdered newlywed decide to bring the killer to justice themselves. (S1, ep 21) [S]

The Ladykillers

Saturday 13:00 - 14:45

Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians. (1955) [S]

Classic Movies:The Ipcress...

Saturday 14:45 - 15:45

New. Classic Movies - The Ipcress Files: One of the greatest spy movies ever made, The Ipcress File begins with a kidnap, a killing and a cup of coffee. (S3, ep 1) [S]

Queen: Classic Albums

Saturday 15:45 - 16:45

A Night At The Opera: It featured hits Bohemian Rhapsody and You're My Best Friend and propelled the band to superstardom. The story of how Queen created their seminal fourth album. [S]

The Carpenters: Close To You Remembering The Carpenters

Saturday 16:45 - 18:05

Exploration of the highs and lows of the lives and careers of the brother-sister duo, including Karen's untimely death in 1983. With Burt Bacharach. [S]

The Music Of Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Saturday 18:05 - 20:00

The definitive story of how Buddy Holly became an icon of rock's first generation. Features the hits That'll Be The Day and Peggy Sue. Narrated by Paul Gambaccini. [S,AD]

Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour

Saturday 20:00 - 21:00

This biographical musical film directed by Gary Weis intertwines 1976 concert footage with interviews with the band, along with Blues Brothers Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. [S]

Suzi Q

Saturday 21:00 - 23:00

Film exploring the story of inspirational rocker Suzi Q, from the many female artists she influenced, to the family tensions that resulted from her huge ambition and success. [S]

Down The Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin

Saturday 23:00 - 01:00

A look at the inspiration behind rock gods Led Zeppelin, which included blues, English folk songs and Robert Plant's obsession with JRR Tolkien. [S]