Today 03:00 - 04:00
The story of the life and career of a generational star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Schindler's List, The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Menu. (S16, ep 8) [S]
36: Sky Arts
Thu Oct 15
Today 04:00 - 05:00
Drama: Newly graduated and deprived of opportunities, budding young performers backed by creative teams are given 24 hours to stage a 15 minute production. (2 of 3) [S]
Today 05:00 - 06:00
The Next Generation. In the final masterclass, the three novices learn about letterpressing from master duo Nick Hands and Ellen Bills. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]
Today 06:00 - 07:00
Bagpipes: A Celebration showcases Scotland's iconic bagpipe music with stunning landscapes, top pipe bands, soloists, and rich musical history. [S,AD]
Today 07:00 - 08:00
Follow Finlay Macdonald, musical director of the National Piping Centre, plus a number of Scotland's leading pipers at Piping Live - the celebratory international festival. (1 of 3) [S,AD]
Today 08:00 - 08:30
Colour Mixing: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 17) [S,AD]
Today 08:30 - 09:00
Painting Skies and Clouds: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 18) [S,AD]
Today 09:00 - 09:30
Scrimshaw: 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? (S8, ep 4) [S,AD]
Today 09:30 - 10:00
Skeleton In The Cupboard: 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? (S9, ep 1) [S,AD]
Today 10:00 - 10:30
A Man Greatly Beloved: In a small Massachusetts town, precocious young Hildegarde Fell learns a secret about crusty old John Anderson. (S2, ep 33) [S]
Today 10:30 - 11:00
Martha Mason, Movie Star: A vain woman can't get a divorce from her husband. Luckily, he loves to garden. And he's just dug a nice big hole in the backyard. (S2, ep 34) [S]
Today 11:00 - 12:00
Meryl Streep: 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]
Today 12:00 - 13:00
A deep dive into the making of the critically acclaimed record considered one of the top reggae albums of all time from Bob Marley and The Wailers. [S]
Today 13:00 - 13:30
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]
Today 13:30 - 14:00
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]
Today 14:00 - 14:30
West Warlock Time Capsule: Taxidermist George Tiffany has domestic trouble when his wife's visiting brother Waldren overstays his welcome. (S2, ep 35) [S]
Today 14:30 - 15:00
Father and Son: In early 20th-century London, shop owner Joe Saunders refuses to lend money to his son Sam, who is anxious to win over a showgirl. (S2, ep 36) [S]
Today 15:00 - 16:00
Kipling to Graham Greene: The world of spies and spymasters is explored, featuring authors from Rudyard Kipling to John Buchan and clips from The Ipcress File. (S1, ep 1) [S,AD]
Today 16:00 - 17:00
Diane Keaton: A look at the life and career of the late Academy Award-winning actress and star of Annie Hall, The Godfather and Marvin's Room. (S12, ep 3) [S]
Today 17:00 - 18:30
Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell present the final from Stourhead in Wiltshire, where one artist will be declared the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015. (S1, ep 8) [S]
Today 18:30 - 19:00
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]
Today 19:00 - 20:00
New: Louis Theroux, Anthony Scaramucci, Joanna Scanlan: Nine artists have four hours to paint famous faces. Who will progress? (S13, ep 2) [S,AD]
Today 20:00 - 21:00
New: Ian explores what makes a classic, going behind the scenes of iconic films to reveal the ingredients of cinematic greatness. (S6, ep 1) [S]
Today 21:00 - 23:10
Three Days of the Condor: Enter a deadly trust game as a CIA analyst hunts those behind a massacre, forced to outsmart enemies before he knows who to trust. (S1, ep 1) [S]
Today 23:10 - 00:10
Wes Anderson: An insight into the life and career of an Oscar nominated director, responsible for works such as The Grand Budapest Hotel and Fantastic Mr Fox. (S7, ep 3) [S,AD]
Fri Oct 16
Tomorrow 00:10 - 02:25
The Pet Shop Boys perform hit songs like West End Girls, Suburbia, Opportunities and It's a Sin live in concert during their Dreamworld tour. [S]
Tomorrow 02:25 - 04:00
Discover the life of Miyazaki as well as a profoundly ecological body of work that questions our relationship with the natural world and creatures. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00
Musical Theatre: Newly graduated and deprived of opportunities, budding young performers backed by creative teams are given 24 hours to stage a 15 minute production. (3 of 3) [S]
Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00
Kipling to Graham Greene: The world of spies and spymasters is explored, featuring authors from Rudyard Kipling to John Buchan and clips from The Ipcress File. (S1, ep 1) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 06:00 - 08:00
A grand Italian-themed procession and festive parade imagined by a clown with awesome acrobatics, as the world-famous human circus explores a mysterious place between heaven and earth. [S]
Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30
Drawing With Paint: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 19) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 08:30 - 09:00
How to Approach a Portrait: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 20) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30
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]
Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00
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]
Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30
West Warlock Time Capsule: Taxidermist George Tiffany has domestic trouble when his wife's visiting brother Waldren overstays his welcome. (S2, ep 35) [S]
Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00
Father and Son: In early 20th-century London, shop owner Joe Saunders refuses to lend money to his son Sam, who is anxious to win over a showgirl. (S2, ep 36) [S]
Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:00
Diane Keaton: A look at the life and career of the late Academy Award-winning actress and star of Annie Hall, The Godfather and Marvin's Room. (S12, ep 3) [S]
Tomorrow 12:00 - 13:00
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. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30
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]
Tomorrow 13:30 - 14:00
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]
Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30
Indestructible Mr Weems: A lodge is selling cemetery plots, but nobody will buy one until the first person is buried there. The brothers turn to Mr Weems. (S2, ep 37) [S]
Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00
A Little Sleep: A bored rich girl goes up to her cabin in the mountains. Before the night is over, she'll wish desperately she had just gone home. (S2, ep 38) [S]
Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00
Alistair MacLean to John Le Carre: Cold War storytelling comes alive with Forsyth, MacLean and le Carre, with iconic scenes from The Third Man and more. (S1, ep 2) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00
Morgan Freeman: A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor, star of hit films such as Million Dollar Baby and The Shawshank Redemption. (S12, ep 4) [S]
Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00
The series concludes by following the winner of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015 as they as they paint the evocative landscape of Flatford in Suffolk. (S1, ep 9) [S]
Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30
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]
Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00
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]
Tomorrow 19:00 - 20:00
House Guest: The life of a young boy is saved by a recently discharged vet, who is invited into the grateful parents' home - but he soon becomes an unwelcome guest. (S1, ep 8) [S]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00
1986: Elbow frontman Guy Garvey lifts the lid on two decades of TV gold. Here, he takes you through 1986, reflecting on the year's defining musical performances. (3 of 5) [S]
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:35
Performing live from Coventry Cathedral Ruins in 2019, The Specials celebrate their 40th anniversary with their biggest hits, from Ghost Town to Nite Klub. [S]
Tomorrow 22:35 - 00:25
Explore Pauline Black's 40-year music career and her advocacy for racial equality amid challenges from racism and sexism. (2024) [S,AD]
Sat Oct 17
Saturday 00:25 - 02:15
Footage of the summer leg of Oasis' 1996 (What's the Story) Morning Glory? world tour. [S]
Saturday 02:15 - 03:35
A very special concert film from the iconic outfit themselves Oasis, as the duo performed at Black Island Studio. [S]
Saturday 03:35 - 05:00
In a world that continues to suppress freedom of expression, music can be a weapon. But while protest songs shine a light, can they truly propel change? [S]
Saturday 05:00 - 06:00
Alistair MacLean to John Le Carre: Cold War storytelling comes alive with Forsyth, MacLean and le Carre, with iconic scenes from The Third Man and more. (S1, ep 2) [S,AD]
Saturday 06:00 - 08:20
A stunning performance of Madama Butterfly from Bregenz, as Giacomo Puccini's powerful opera presents an enduring, tragic tale of unrequited love. [S]
Saturday 08:20 - 08:50
In The Cards: 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. (S8, ep 2) [S,AD]
Saturday 08:50 - 09:20
Nothin' Short Of Highway Robbery: 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. (S8, ep 3) [S,AD]
Saturday 09:20 - 09:50
Scrimshaw: 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? (S8, ep 4) [S,AD]
Saturday 09:50 - 10:25
Skeleton In The Cupboard: 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? (S9, ep 1) [S,AD]
Saturday 10:25 - 11:00
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]
Saturday 11:00 - 12:00
Beyond the Sea of Death: An heiress finds a man who loves her for herself instead of her money. After he dies tragically, she tries to regain contact with him via a mystic. (S2, ep 14) [S]
Saturday 12:00 - 13:00
Night Caller: When Marcia Fowler spots a new neighbour ogling her, she calls the police. Things get complicated when Marcia's husband returns from a business trip. (S2, ep 15) [S]
Saturday 13:00 - 14:00
New. Opry Live: Blake Shelton, Drake Milligan, Kaitlin Butts: Join country music fans for a special evening of live performances from Nashville's legendary Grand Ole Opry House. (S1, ep 15) [S]
Saturday 14:00 - 14:30
Documentary exploring the life, career and influence of Cream and Yardbirds guitarist and songwriter Eric Clapton, the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. [S,AD]
Saturday 14:30 - 17:05
A truly unique event, this special brings together the very best of the greatest rock and blues artists of all time. [S]
Saturday 17:05 - 18:05
New: Louis Theroux, Anthony Scaramucci, Joanna Scanlan: Nine artists have four hours to paint famous faces. Who will progress? (S13, ep 2) [S,AD]
Saturday 18:05 - 21:00
A. Forum. The six-time Grammy-winning rockers take to the stage at the Forum in California over three nights, delighting fans with hits like Hotel California and Take It Easy. [S]
Saturday 21:00 - 22:20
The Everly Brothers: The Story of... Harmonies From Heaven: A celebration of The Everly Brothers and the timeless sound that inspired some of the biggest names in popular music. [S]
Saturday 22:20 - 00:25
New. A spectacular celebration of British and Irish creativity, the Sky Arts Awards honour outstanding artistic achievement with unforgettable performances and unique collaborations. [S]
Sun Oct 18
Sunday 00:25 - 01:40
Extraordinary musical longevity, fuelled by the genius of its performers but also by numerous abuses. Forty years of sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll. [S]
Sunday 01:40 - 03:00
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]
Sunday 03:00 - 04:00
Dexys Midnight Runners: The iconic rock band perform and discuss Too-Rye-Ay, their beloved 1982 album, featuring the hit single Come On Eileen. (S1, ep 1) [S]
Sunday 04:00 - 05:00
Sir Tom Jones: In conversation and song, Sir Tom Jones shares captivating stories from his career - including his friendship with Elvis Presley. (S1, ep 1) [S]
Sunday 05:00 - 06:00
Metallica: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Jason Newsted reveal, track by track, how they created their legendary 'Black Album'. (S1, ep 13) [S]
Sunday 06:00 - 07:45
Behind the curtain with English National Ballet and their world premiere of a brand-new production of Nutcracker. [S]
Sunday 07:45 - 08:15
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]
Sunday 08:15 - 08:50
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]
Sunday 08:50 - 09:20
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]
Sunday 09:20 - 09:50
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]
Sunday 09:50 - 10:20
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]
Sunday 10:20 - 11:20
New: Ian explores what makes a classic, going behind the scenes of iconic films to reveal the ingredients of cinematic greatness. (S6, ep 1) [S]
Sunday 11:20 - 12:20
New: Louis Theroux, Anthony Scaramucci, Joanna Scanlan: Nine artists have four hours to paint famous faces. Who will progress? (S13, ep 2) [S,AD]
Sunday 12:20 - 13:40
Pavarotti: The Lost Concert: New. A rare concert captures a legendary tenor's return to the Welsh village where an early triumph helped launch an extraordinary career. [S]
Sunday 13:40 - 15:40
Years after a Paris fire left only a mask, The Phantom's love for Christine endures in Coney Island. She arrives with Raoul and their son to perform, unaware of what awaits. [S]
Sunday 15:40 - 16:40
The Evil of Adelaide Winters: A man believes a woman running a psychic scam has contacted his dead son and becomes dangerously obsessed with her sessions. (S2, ep 16) [S]
Sunday 16:40 - 17:40
The Jar: Charlie buys a strange jar at a carnival. His wife is scared of it, but townspeople come from miles to see it and Charlie becomes a local celebrity. (S2, ep 17) [S]
Sunday 17:40 - 18:40
Final Escape: A convict plans a clever escape with the help of an alcoholic fellow prisoner who's in charge of making coffins and burying the camp's deceased. (S2, ep 18) [S]
Sunday 18:40 - 21:00
When Jack the Ripper terrorises Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes launches his own investigation. With Dr Watson at his side, he descends into a world of murder, secrets and fear. (1979) [S]
Sunday 21:00 - 22:45
Film from award-winner Jon Brewer granting unprecedented access into the life of the rock icon. Featuring John Lennon and Alice Cooper. [S]
Sunday 22:45 - 00:35
New. Chasing Trane explores the life, music and legacy of jazz icon John Coltrane, featuring rare archive footage and insights from fellow musicians, artists and admirers. [S]
Mon Oct 19
Monday 00:35 - 01:35
Opry Live: Carrie Underwood, Deana Carter, Hannah Harper: Country stars take to the Grand Ole Opry stage, featuring Carrie Underwood, Deana Carter and Hannah Harper. (S1, ep 16) [S]
Monday 01:35 - 02:50
After Hughes's closes its doors for the final time, actor Brendan Gleeson returns to it to commemorate its invaluable legacy. (2024) [S]
Monday 02:50 - 05:05
A unique collaboration between the Irish band and many top country music stars. [S]
Monday 05:05 - 06:00
Hysteria: Formed in Sheffield in the 70s, Def Leppard were the architects of a new wave of British heavy metal music. Discover the story of the creation of their fourth album. (S1, ep 4) [S]
Monday 06:00 - 08:10
In an attempt to save the family shoe factory from financial ruin, Charlie creates a line of sexy footwear that's modelled by a vivacious drag queen with perfect feet. [S]
Monday 08:10 - 08:35
Introduction to Life Drawing: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 21) [S,AD]
Monday 08:35 - 09:00
Mixed Media Portraiture: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 22) [S,AD]
Monday 09:00 - 09:30
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]
Monday 09:30 - 10:00
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]
Monday 10:00 - 10:30
Indestructible Mr Weems: A lodge is selling cemetery plots, but nobody will buy one until the first person is buried there. The brothers turn to Mr Weems. (S2, ep 37) [S]
Monday 10:30 - 11:00
A Little Sleep: A bored rich girl goes up to her cabin in the mountains. Before the night is over, she'll wish desperately she had just gone home. (S2, ep 38) [S]
Monday 11:00 - 12:00
Morgan Freeman: A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor, star of hit films such as Million Dollar Baby and The Shawshank Redemption. (S12, ep 4) [S]
Monday 12:00 - 12:30
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]
Monday 12:30 - 13:00
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]
Monday 13:00 - 13:30
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]
Monday 13:30 - 14:00
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]
Monday 14:00 - 14:30
The Dangerous People: Two men wait at a train station. A wailing siren periodically reminds them that there is an escapee on the loose. (S2, ep 39) [S]
Monday 14:30 - 15:00
The Glass Eye: Mesmerised by the actor's eye-catching physical appearance, an unmarried woman follows a ventriloquist and his dummy from performance to performance. (S3, ep 1) [S]
Monday 15:00 - 16:00
Ian Fleming to James Bond: Ian Fleming's remarkable life, James Bond's effect on literature and film and Bond's influence on actual intelligence. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]
Monday 16:00 - 17:00
Tommy Lee Jones : A glimpse into the world of the Academy-Award winning actor and filmmaker, known for his work in The Fugitive, Men In Black, Batman Forever and more. (S12, ep 5) [S]
Monday 17:00 - 18:00
Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star landscape artist as contestants capture National Trust properties across the country, starting at Scotney Castle, Kent. (S2, ep 1) [S]
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
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]
Monday 18:30 - 19:00
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]
Monday 19:00 - 20:00
The Black Curtain: A mugging jogs the memory of an amnesiac, who remembers he is being sought for murder. (S1, ep 9) [S]
Monday 20:00 - 21:00
Veteran Concert: André looks back at the emotional performances he gave to veterans in Maastricht. With songs including We'll Meet Again and You'll Never Walk Alone. (3 of 10) [S]
Monday 21:00 - 22:00
King's Ball: André presents highlights of his concert for the inauguration of the new King and Queen of Holland, including a performance of Time To Say Goodbye. (5 of 10) [S]
Monday 22:00 - 00:10
The Royal Albert Hall comes to life with hits from the world of opera. Hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Myleene Klass and filmed in April 2023. [S]
Tue Oct 20
Tuesday 00:10 - 01:40
A night of unforgettable music and performance. Filmed live at the London Coliseum, Mozart's Women features performances from some of opera's brightest stars. [S]
Tuesday 01:40 - 03:35
Uncover the genius of Fanny Mendelssohn, sister to world-renowned composer Felix, as her story is finally told - and her musical masterpiece is truly appreciated. [S]
Tuesday 03:35 - 04:00
At one of the world's most prestigious festivals, Alberta Whittle represents Scotland as her work is showcased at La Biennale di Venezia. [S]
Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30
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]
Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00
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]
Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00
Ian Fleming to James Bond: Ian Fleming's remarkable life, James Bond's effect on literature and film and Bond's influence on actual intelligence. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]
Tuesday 06:00 - 07:00
Classic FM's Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber returns at London's LSO St Lukes, showcasing five young classical musicians alongside the 12 Ensemble. [S]
Tuesday 07:00 - 08:00
The world-renowned cellist and conductor showcases 30 of the best musicians, from cellists and organists to composers and trumpeters. (S1, ep 1) [S]
Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30
Tricks to Finding Likeness: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 23) [S,AD]
Tuesday 08:30 - 09:00
Self Portraiture: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 24) [S,AD]
Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30
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]
Tuesday 09:30 - 10:00
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]
Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30
The Dangerous People: Two men wait at a train station. A wailing siren periodically reminds them that there is an escapee on the loose. (S2, ep 39) [S]
Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00
The Glass Eye: Mesmerised by the actor's eye-catching physical appearance, an unmarried woman follows a ventriloquist and his dummy from performance to performance. (S3, ep 1) [S]
Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00
Tommy Lee Jones : A glimpse into the world of the Academy-Award winning actor and filmmaker, known for his work in The Fugitive, Men In Black, Batman Forever and more. (S12, ep 5) [S]
Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30
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]
Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00
Music journalists examine the life and music of the late Meat Loaf, the legendary singer-songwriter behind Bat Out of Hell. (S5, ep 4) [S]
Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30
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]
Tuesday 13:30 - 14:00
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]
Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30
Mail Order Prophet: Mail Clerk Ronald Grimes starts receiving letters from a mysterious Mr Christiani that paint a clear picture of the future. (S3, ep 2) [S]
Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00
The Perfect Crime: A lawyer, with blackmail in mind, meets with a famed detective to prove he convicted an innocent man. (S3, ep 3) [S]
Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00
Len Deighton to Mick Herron: This episode looks at recent intelligence history, from the defection of Oleg Gordievsky to the killing of Osama bin Laden. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]
Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00
Michael Douglas: Explore the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker. His work includes Wall Street, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. (S12, ep 6) [S]
Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00
The competition continues as hosts Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome eight new artists and 50 wildcard entries to the stunning Wray Castle in Cumbria. (S2, ep 2) [S]
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
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]
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00
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]
Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00
Day of Reckoning: After a couple's drunken argument in the middle of a yacht party takes a tragic turn, collective motives yield unexpected results. (S1, ep 10) [S]
Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00
Kate Bryan explores 20th-century portraiture, examining depictions of war poets and Queen Elizabeth II. Jim Moir drops in to discuss his favourite work. (S1, ep 3) [S]
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00
New. Exploring the life and work of John le Carré, this documentary reveals how personal experience, espionage and moral complexity reshaped modern spy fiction. [S]
Tuesday 23:00 - 00:00
The 2000s To Today, Part 2: The journey through the history of cinema concludes with a look at films including the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series. (S1, ep 12) [S]
Wed Oct 21
Wednesday 00:00 - 02:00
Unpacking their walk through life, enjoy an insight into the world of Gilbert Prousch and George Passmore. Contains strong language and controversial, confrontational art. [S,AD]
Wednesday 02:00 - 03:00
Matt Weston, Dexter Fletcher, Nikita Gill: Nine artists paint three famous faces. Who will impress the judges and reach the semi-final? (S13, ep 3) [S,AD]
Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00
Artists take to the town of Whitstable as six celebrities including Jordan Stephens and Rose Matafeo submit their own entries. (S7, ep 9) [S]
Wednesday 04:00 - 05:00
Goodbye Renaissance: Waldemar Januszczak drills to the heart of Mannerism, asking when did it happen, what were its characteristics and what did it achieve? (1 of 3) [S,AD]
Wednesday 05:00 - 06:00
Len Deighton to Mick Herron: This episode looks at recent intelligence history, from the defection of Oleg Gordievsky to the killing of Osama bin Laden. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]
Wednesday 06:00 - 08:00
Cirque Du Soleil presents the story of a young girl's escape into an extravagant and whimsical imaginary world full of acrobats and colourful characters. Contains flashing images. [S]
Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30
Pastel On Stencil Paper: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 25) [S,AD]
Wednesday 08:30 - 09:00
Perspective In Urban Landscape: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 26) [S,AD]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30
Mail Order Prophet: Mail Clerk Ronald Grimes starts receiving letters from a mysterious Mr Christiani that paint a clear picture of the future. (S3, ep 2) [S]
Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00
The Perfect Crime: A lawyer, with blackmail in mind, meets with a famed detective to prove he convicted an innocent man. (S3, ep 3) [S]
Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
Michael Douglas: Explore the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker. His work includes Wall Street, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. (S12, ep 6) [S]
Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30
A look at the rise of rock opera pioneers The Who, from their formation at school in Acton, London, to their award-winning albums and sell out tours around the world. (S5, ep 5) [S,AD]
Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00
Music experts discuss the life and music of Jimi Hendrix, who wowed audiences in the 1960s with his outrageous electric guitar playing skills and his experimental sound. (S5, ep 6) [S]
Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30
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]
Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00
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]
Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30
Heart of Gold: A convicted robber is released to the family of one of his cell mates, going against the better judgment of his parole officer. (S3, ep 4) [S]
Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00
Silent Witness: A professor takes the life of the beautiful, blackmailing female student he has been having a sexual affair with. (S3, ep 5) [S]
Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00
Three Welsh male voice choirs prepare for landmark events, as the singers at their heart reveal a tradition built on pride, music and brotherhood. (1 of 3) [S]
Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00
Roy Scheider: A look at the life and career of the Hollywood actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom. (S12, ep 7) [S]
Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00
Eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the picture-perfect views of Stowe in Buckinghamshire. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host. (S2, ep 3) [S]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 19:00 - 20:00
Ride the Nightmare: When a husband's boyhood pals escape from prison, the perfect couple's content suburban world is interrupted. (S1, ep 11) [S]
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00
Matt Weston, Dexter Fletcher, Nikita Gill: Nine artists paint three famous faces. Who will impress the judges and reach the semi-final? (S13, ep 3) [S,AD]
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00
National treasure Dame Judi Dench invites her friend, Sir Kenneth Branagh, for tea at her Surrey home. They swap star-studded stories from their careers on stage and screen. [S]
Wednesday 22:00 - 23:30
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]
Wednesday 23:30 - 00:30
New: Ian explores what makes a classic, going behind the scenes of iconic films to reveal the ingredients of cinematic greatness. (S6, ep 1) [S]
Thu Oct 22
Thursday 00:30 - 01:30
Isn't It Ironic?: The series concludes with a nostalgic journey into 90s music, from Nirvana and the Backstreet Boys to Tupac Shakur and Alanis Morissette. (S1, ep 8) [S]
Thursday 01:30 - 02:00
Music journalists examine the life and music of the late Meat Loaf, the legendary singer-songwriter behind Bat Out of Hell. (S5, ep 4) [S]
Thursday 02:00 - 03:00
Classic Movies: Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure: With each episode devoted to a single movie, this docuseries explores the ingredients that went into making a classic. (S6, ep 2) [S]
Thursday 03:00 - 04:00
Documentary exploring the charming and complex career of British actor Hugh Grant, whose wit, charisma and vulnerability made him a defining figure in romantic comedies. (2024) [S]
Thursday 04:00 - 05:00
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]
Thursday 05:00 - 06:00
Three Welsh male voice choirs prepare for landmark events, as the singers at their heart reveal a tradition built on pride, music and brotherhood. (1 of 3) [S]
Thursday 06:00 - 07:00
The Four Seasons: Myleene Klass and Errollyn Wallen explore The Four Seasons, Antonio Vivaldi's set of violin concertos. Features a special performance from Sinfonia Cymru. (S1, ep 1) [S]
Thursday 07:00 - 08:00
With one week to go before the World Pipe Band Championships, the three bands are sharpening their competitive performances. Plus, we meet the next generation of piping stars. (2 of 3) [S,AD]
Thursday 08:00 - 08:30
Connecting With Your Sitter: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 27) [S,AD]
Thursday 08:30 - 09:00
Composing from Life: Portrait Artist of the Year winner Brogan Bertie demonstrates his approach to capturing a sitter from life. (S1, ep 28) [S,AD]
Thursday 09:00 - 09:30
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]
Thursday 09:30 - 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]
Thursday 10:00 - 10:30
Heart of Gold: A convicted robber is released to the family of one of his cell mates, going against the better judgment of his parole officer. (S3, ep 4) [S]
Thursday 10:30 - 11:00
Silent Witness: A professor takes the life of the beautiful, blackmailing female student he has been having a sexual affair with. (S3, ep 5) [S]
Thursday 11:00 - 12:00
Roy Scheider: A look at the life and career of the Hollywood actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom. (S12, ep 7) [S]
Thursday 12:00 - 12:30
A look at the life and music of Janis Joplin. Known for her powerful, blues-inspired vocals, she rose to fame in the late 1960s before dying of a drug overdose in 1970. (S5, ep 7) [S]
Thursday 12:30 - 13:00
Music experts discuss the legacy of 1970s brother and sister pop duo the Carpenters, who sang such hits as (They Long to Be) Close to You and We've Only Just Begun. (S5, ep 8) [S]
Thursday 13:00 - 13:30
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]
Thursday 13:30 - 14:00
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]
Thursday 14:00 - 14:30
Reward to Finder: When $5,200 in lost cash is found by a man, he gets into a potentially deadly conflict with his wife about what to do with it. (S3, ep 6) [S]
Thursday 14:30 - 15:00
Enough Rope for Two: An ex-convict plans on killing his double-crossing partner and maybe even his ex-girlfriend after they help him recover the stolen money he hid. (S3, ep 7) [S]
Thursday 15:00 - 16:00
New. With high-profile performances looming, rehearsals intensify and tensions rise. As singers balance life's demands, each choir strives to honour a proud Welsh tradition. (2 of 3) [S]
Thursday 16:00 - 17:00
Joseph Cotten: 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]
Thursday 17:00 - 18:00
The competition moves to Kent, where eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the stunning countryside views of Scotney Castle. (S2, ep 4) [S]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 19:00 - 20:00
Matt Weston, Dexter Fletcher, Nikita Gill: Nine artists paint three famous faces. Who will impress the judges and reach the semi-final? (S13, ep 3) [S,AD]
Thursday 20:00 - 21:00
Classic Movies: Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure: With each episode devoted to a single movie, this docuseries explores the ingredients that went into making a classic. (S6, ep 2) [S]
Thursday 21:00 - 22:45
Two failing teens travel through time to gather history's greatest figures for the ultimate school report. (1989) [S]
Thursday 22:45 - 23:45
John Singleton: A look at the life and career of the late John Singleton, whose name came to prominence with the crime drama Boyz n the Hood. (S7, ep 4) [S,AD]
Thursday 23:45 - 01:05
The Everly Brothers: The Story of... Harmonies From Heaven: A celebration of The Everly Brothers and the timeless sound that inspired some of the biggest names in popular music. [S]