Saturday 15:00 - 17:00
Documentary film by Margy Kinmonth shining a spotlight on trailblazing female war artists on the front lines, with interviews of artists talking about and showcasing their work. [S]
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Sat Nov 15
Saturday 17:00 - 18:00
Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jack Dee: The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters. (S12, ep 7) [S,AD]
Saturday 18:00 - 19:00
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]
Saturday 19:00 - 20:00
The Joshua Tree: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen and producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois give an insight into the making of their 1987 smash The Joshua Tree. (S1, ep 18) [S,AD]
Saturday 20:00 - 21:00
On 5 July 1969, a rock concert in the centre of London turned into a tribute to Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones, two days after his tragic death at the age of 27. [S]
Saturday 21:00 - 22:15
A look at the creation and impact of the 1972 Rolling Stones album Exile on Main St. [S]
Saturday 22:15 - 00:15
New. A surprise show at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire for June 8, 1999. An intimate crowd of 1800 lucky fans were treated to a number of rarely heard gems. [S]
Sun Nov 16
Today 00:15 - 02:15
Live At The Checkerboard Lounge. Filmed in 1981, The Rolling Stones join Muddy Waters to perform classic hits, including Mannish Boy and Baby Please Don't Go. [S]
Today 02:15 - 04:00
The story of five incredible years, 1963-1968, which saw The Yardbirds go from a relatively small-time suburban blues outfit to one of the most respected rock bands in history. [S]
Today 04:00 - 05:00
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]
Today 05:00 - 05:30
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]
Today 05:30 - 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]
Today 06:00 - 08:30
A 40-piece orchestra takes to Theatre Royal Drury Lane, celebrating the partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. [S]
Today 08:30 - 09:00
Heir Presumptuous: George is murdered, and one of his nephews is seen fleeing the scene. The problem is his nephews are identical twins. Sheriff Milt Singleton investigates. (S6, ep 5) [S,AD]
Today 09:00 - 09:35
Down Along the Sheltering Palms: An ex-soldier meets a beautiful woman on a nostalgic trip back to his old base. But she isn't all she seems... and the past suddenly comes alive. (S6, ep 6) [S,AD]
Today 09:35 - 10:10
A Vorpal Blade: Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany. Von Baden was a witness, but he also harbours a shocking secret. (S6, ep 7) [S,AD]
Today 10:10 - 10:45
The Wrong'un: After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar. Despite the staff's warnings, he invites her up to his room... (S6, ep 8) [S,AD]
Today 10:45 - 11:45
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]
Today 11:45 - 12:45
Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jack Dee: The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters. (S12, ep 7) [S,AD]
Today 12:45 - 14:00
New. Follow dancers Friedemann Vogel, Polina Semionova, William Moore and Gesine Moog on their journey. All offering insights into their dance careers. [S]
Today 14:00 - 15:00
A Fresh Start: Dedicated dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian. (1 of 3) [S]
Today 15:00 - 17:00
Stirring reinvention of the show, celebrated the world over for its award-winning music and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. [S]
Today 17:00 - 18:40
Soon after recovering from illness, Andre Rieu delights fans all over the world with magical performances of some of his best-loved music in Africa, Mexico and Germany. [S]
Today 18:40 - 20:00
The legendary Jerry Lee Lewis performing live at London's Labatt's Apollo in 1989. Various friends joining him on stage include Van Morrison, Dave Edmunds and Brian May. [S]
Today 20:00 - 21:00
A fascinating look at the making of John Lennon's debut solo album, Plastic Ono Band, which saw the former Beatle dealing with issues such as abandonment, class, love and God. [S,AD]
Today 21:00 - 23:00
New. The untold story of John Lennon's 1971 album 'Imagine', exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-before-seen footage. [S]
Today 23:00 - 00:00
The Railway Children: The book by legendary children's author E. Nesbit, it is a cinematic rite of passage that makes us remember the mysteries of childhood. (S4, ep 5) [S]
Mon Nov 17
Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:30
Learn more about the boom in British cinema as new, pioneering techniques saw productivity skyrocket and creativity flourish within the industry. [S]
Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:45
New. 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]
Tomorrow 02:45 - 04:00
Rumours: Fleetwood Mac reveal how private turmoil acted as a catalyst in the creation of a Grammy-winning album that went on to sell more than 19 million copies. (S1, ep 6) [S]
Tomorrow 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]
Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:30
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]
Tomorrow 05:30 - 06:00
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]
Tomorrow 06:00 - 07:50
Sir Simon Rattle conducts Sibelius' tone poems and Bruckner's radiant Seventh Symphony, where vast landscapes merge with the human soul. [S]
Tomorrow 07:50 - 08:25
Dock Scene: Harbour mist, reflections and a little boat provide the backdrop for a weathered pier. Bob paints old wood on buildings with the shake of his two-inch brush. (S7, ep 12) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 08:25 - 09:00
Dark Waterfall: Bob creates a sweet waterfall in the middle of a protective forest of glorious autumn foliage. (S7, ep 13) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30
Down Along the Sheltering Palms: An ex-soldier meets a beautiful woman on a nostalgic trip back to his old base. But she isn't all she seems... and the past suddenly comes alive. (S6, ep 6) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00
A Vorpal Blade: Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany. Von Baden was a witness, but he also harbours a shocking secret. (S6, ep 7) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 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]
Tomorrow 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]
Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:00
Nora Ephron: A look at the life and career of the late Nora Ephron, a celebrated director who made a bang on debut with This Is My Life in 1992. (S7, ep 7) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 12:00 - 13:00
A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood star and director of Braveheart. Other notable works include The Passion of the Christ. (S13, ep 11) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30
The Wrong'un: After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar. Despite the staff's warnings, he invites her up to his room... (S6, ep 8) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 13:30 - 14:00
The Luncheon: Tony eats a pricey meal with the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book. However, lunch turns out to be full of surprises. (S6, ep 9) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 14:00 - 15:00
Faced with participants who simply cannot sing, the ENO's world-class voice coaches set out on a journey of vocal transformation and narrow the group down to six. (1 of 4) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00
Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jack Dee: The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters. (S12, ep 7) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00
A Fresh Start: Dedicated dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian. (1 of 3) [S]
Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00
The life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Richard Attenborough, known for his work in Gandhi, The Great Escape, Jurassic Park and more. (S13, ep 12) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30
The Tribute: Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory... but a shock is in store for them. (S6, ep 10) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00
Hit and Run: Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life. Then, a familiar patient is brought into his hospital. (S6, ep 11) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 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]
Tomorrow 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]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 22:30
Violin superstar Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra put on a barnstorming show in the maestro's first recorded concert in Dublin, Ireland, for over 20 years. [S]
Tomorrow 22:30 - 00:55
Jamie Cullum performs live at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, with tour footage and interviews from his U.S. travels, plus highlights from his Glastonbury Festival performance in the U.K. [S]
Tue Nov 18
Tuesday 00:55 - 02:25
The jazz great performs contemporary and classic tracks, including Hey Jude and That Old Black Magic, backed by the Tommy Flanagan Trio. From the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival. [S]
Tuesday 02:25 - 03:20
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]
Tuesday 03:20 - 04:35
Coming of Age: Explore how Australia's identity evolved and how modern art struggled to emerge in the 20th century, with new artists facing disapproval from the old guard. (2 of 3) [S]
Tuesday 04:35 - 05:00
At National Museums Cardiff. Bringing together 500 years of art, the Rules of Art? exhibition showcases a breadth of historic and contemporary artworks. [S]
Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00
David Lewis is Britain's greatest collector of Old Masters. Here he shows us his favourites on his walls at home. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]
Tuesday 06:00 - 07:50
Franz Lehar's colourful and charming ballet interpretation of the operetta beautifully plays out the tale of one woman's comically misfortunate quest for love. [S]
Tuesday 07:50 - 08:25
Misty Rolling Hills: Bob creates a soft purple sky and tall trees that seemingly float in the hazy foothills of a blue-grey mountain. (S8, ep 1) [S,AD]
Tuesday 08:25 - 09:00
Lakeside Cabin: Bob paints a tranquil scene of a cabin in its peaceful resting place among a warm setting of lush lakeside greenery. (S8, ep 2) [S,AD]
Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30
The Wrong'un: After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar. Despite the staff's warnings, he invites her up to his room... (S6, ep 8) [S,AD]
Tuesday 09:30 - 10:00
The Luncheon: Tony eats a pricey meal with the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book. However, lunch turns out to be full of surprises. (S6, ep 9) [S,AD]
Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30
John Brown's Body: An upstart furniture designer colludes with his boss's wife to drive her husband mad. (S2, ep 14) [S]
Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00
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]
Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00
Antoine Fuqua: Take a look at the life and career of Antoine Fuqua, a highly successful director with films like Training Day and The Equalizer in his portfolio. (S7, ep 8) [S,AD]
Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00
The life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Richard Attenborough, known for his work in Gandhi, The Great Escape, Jurassic Park and more. (S13, ep 12) [S,AD]
Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30
The Tribute: Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory... but a shock is in store for them. (S6, ep 10) [S,AD]
Tuesday 13:30 - 14:00
Hit and Run: Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life. Then, a familiar patient is brought into his hospital. (S6, ep 11) [S,AD]
Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00
The chosen six are faced with the daunting challenge of singing in front of each other. Coaches Nicky, Sarah and Michael prepare them with one-to-one tutorials. (2 of 4) [S,AD]
Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00
Great Adventure Novel Adaptations: Going back to ancient Greece, nothing has captured imaginations quite like a great adventure story - a genre tailor-made for film adaptation. (S1, ep 2) [S,AD]
Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00
Barry Levinson: The life and career of Barry Levinson, an Academy Award-winning director, is one of success. Take a look back at his contributions towards the film industry. (S7, ep 9) [S,AD]
Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00
From Alien and The Elephant Man to Harry Potter, this is a look at the life and hugely successful career of the British actor. (S13, ep 13) [S,AD]
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
Youth from Vienna: Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks. But a man forces her to make a big decision. (S6, ep 12) [S,AD]
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00
Turn the Tide: Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder. But there's one thing that he overlooks. (S6, ep 13) [S,AD]
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30
Nightmare in 4-D: A man who reads too much pulp fiction finds himself playing Sir Galahad to the blonde in the apartment downstairs. It seems she's burdened with a corpse. (S2, ep 16) [S]
Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00
My Brother, Richard: District attorney Martin Ross is running for governor and learns that his brother Richard has killed the other candidate Burton Reeves. (S2, ep 17) [S]
Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00
A Fresh Start: Dedicated dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian. (1 of 3) [S]
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:15
From his beginnings in cabarets and on Broadway to his recognition as a choreographer and director, the good-looking star with a charming smile expanded the boundaries of dance expression. [S]
Tuesday 22:15 - 00:25
This intimate documentary reveals the story of a fierce rock 'n' roller, actress, muse and mother who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s. [S]
Wed Nov 19
Wednesday 00:25 - 02:00
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]
Wednesday 02:00 - 03:00
New. Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke, Tim Peake: The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters. (S12, ep 8) [S,AD]
Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00
Kate Bryan explores the exhibition Masterpieces From Buckingham Palace in The Queens Gallery, with works by Titian, Rembrandt and more. [S]
Wednesday 04:00 - 05:00
Tahmima Anam and Raven Smith: Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day are joined by the writers Tahmima Anam and Raven Smith as the two discuss their work. [S]
Wednesday 05:00 - 06:00
Art collector Frank Cohen gives a tour of his warehouse, which houses works by Georg Baselitz, Frank Auerbach, LS Lowry, Edward Burra and Patrick Heron. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]
Wednesday 06:00 - 07:50
Film following the Dutch violinist as she embarks on a daunting quest: to record an album using 12 violins made by Antonio Stradivari. [S,AD]
Wednesday 07:50 - 08:25
Warm Winter Day: Bob conveys a sense of harmony in this cold yet cosy scene of a cabin in a field of snow, lit up by a bright orange glow. (S8, ep 3) [S,AD]
Wednesday 08:25 - 09:00
Waterside Way: Bob paints a wilderness path leading to a still lake, accented with an abundance of trees around its edge. (S8, ep 4) [S,AD]
Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30
The Tribute: Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory... but a shock is in store for them. (S6, ep 10) [S,AD]
Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00
Hit and Run: Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life. Then, a familiar patient is brought into his hospital. (S6, ep 11) [S,AD]
Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30
The Manacled: Shackled prisoner Stephen Fontaine tries to negotiate an escape from Sergeant Rockwell while en route to San Quentin. (S2, 18) [S]
Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00
A Bottle of Wine: Judge Connors shares a civilized conversation with the young architect about to steal his wife. But the quality of his mercy is strained. (S2, ep 19) [S]
Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
Barry Levinson: The life and career of Barry Levinson, an Academy Award-winning director, is one of success. Take a look back at his contributions towards the film industry. (S7, ep 9) [S,AD]
Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00
From Alien and The Elephant Man to Harry Potter, this is a look at the life and hugely successful career of the British actor. (S13, ep 13) [S,AD]
Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30
Youth from Vienna: Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks. But a man forces her to make a big decision. (S6, ep 12) [S,AD]
Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00
Turn the Tide: Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder. But there's one thing that he overlooks. (S6, ep 13) [S,AD]
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00
The singers prepare to perform in public for the first time, with the scale of the audience unknown. Luckily, Welsh superstar mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins is on hand. (3 of 4) [S,AD]
Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00
Great Crime & Punishment Novel Adaptations: Tales of crime grab the attention like little else. After all, who hasn't imagined themselves as a detective from time to time? (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]
Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00
Alexander Payne: Explore the life and career of the Academy Award-winning American film director Alexander Payne, a man who possesses his own unique filmmaking style. (S7, ep 10) [S,AD]
Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00
Tom Cruise: The story of the life and career of the Academy Award-nominated star of Jerry Maguire, Magnola, the Mission: Impossible franchise and many more films. (S14, ep 1) [S,AD]
Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30
The Dirty Detail: Vietnam veteran Fred Pearson is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. But years later, he gets his chance for revenge. (S7, ep 1) [S,AD]
Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00
The Best Chess Player In The World: To prove he is a gifted chess player, a man explains how he planned the perfect murder after discovering his wife was unfaithful. (S7, ep 2) [S,AD]
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30
Malice Domestic: Marital discord between writer Carl Borden and his wife Annette intensifies when poison is found in his food. (S2, ep 20) [S]
Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00
Number Twenty-Two: Young robber Steve Morgan is in jail for his first offense and too cocky for his own good. (S2, ep 21) [S]
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00
New. Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke, Tim Peake: The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters. (S12, ep 8) [S,AD]
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00
New. One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian. (2 of 3) [S]
Wednesday 22:00 - 23:25
Gary Moore is joined on stage by Brian Robertson, Scott Gorham and Eric Bell in an electrifying gig in honour of their former Thin Lizzy bandmate Phil Lynott, who died in 1986.
Wednesday 23:25 - 01:25
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]
Thu Nov 20
Thursday 01:25 - 02:45
The legendary Jerry Lee Lewis performing live at London's Labatt's Apollo in 1989. Various friends joining him on stage include Van Morrison, Dave Edmunds and Brian May. [S]
Thursday 02:45 - 03:35
An inside look at the magazine's probing 1975 report on Patty Hearst's kidnappers, the arrival of The Sex Pistols, and John Lennon's final days. (3 of 6) [S,AD]
Thursday 03:35 - 04:35
Harry Parker and Meg Mason: Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day are joined by the veteran turned author Harry Parker and writer Meg Mason as the two discuss their work. [S]
Thursday 04:35 - 05:00
Kate Bryan steps into the beguiling world of Eileen Agar, exploring her exhibition entitled Angel of Anarchy at the historic Whitechapel Gallery. [S]
Thursday 05:00 - 06:00
A look at six watches from a vast collection spanning 300 years, including a watch made in London the year before the Great Fire. (S1, ep 5) [S,AD]
Thursday 06:00 - 07:50
Soon after recovering from illness, Andre Rieu delights fans all over the world with magical performances of some of his best-loved music in Africa, Mexico and Germany. [S]
Thursday 07:50 - 08:25
Hunter's Haven: Bob's masterful use of blue, yellow and orange hues brings vibrancy to a woodside setting alongside a clear blue lake. (S8, ep 5) [S,AD]
Thursday 08:25 - 09:00
Bubbling Mountain Brook: Bob paints a playful brook that perfectly complements the backdrop of a rugged mountain range. (S8, ep 6) [S,AD]
Thursday 09:00 - 09:30
Youth from Vienna: Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks. But a man forces her to make a big decision. (S6, ep 12) [S,AD]
Thursday 09:30 - 10:00
Turn the Tide: Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder. But there's one thing that he overlooks. (S6, ep 13) [S,AD]
Thursday 10:00 - 10:30
The End of Indian Summer: An insurance investigator and his wife look into the case of Mrs Gillespie, who has been widowed twice and twice enjoyed windfalls. (S2, ep 22) [S]
Thursday 10:30 - 11:00
One for the Road: A former nurse learns that her husband has been seeing another woman when he goes away on business trips. (S2, ep 23) [S]
Thursday 11:00 - 12:00
Alexander Payne: Explore the life and career of the Academy Award-winning American film director Alexander Payne, a man who possesses his own unique filmmaking style. (S7, ep 10) [S,AD]
Thursday 12:00 - 13:00
Tom Cruise: The story of the life and career of the Academy Award-nominated star of Jerry Maguire, Magnola, the Mission: Impossible franchise and many more films. (S14, ep 1) [S,AD]
Thursday 13:00 - 13:30
The Dirty Detail: Vietnam veteran Fred Pearson is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. But years later, he gets his chance for revenge. (S7, ep 1) [S,AD]
Thursday 13:30 - 14:00
The Best Chess Player In The World: To prove he is a gifted chess player, a man explains how he planned the perfect murder after discovering his wife was unfaithful. (S7, ep 2) [S,AD]
Thursday 14:00 - 15:00
The singers reach the end of their journey and take on one final challenge in the series finale: a live performance to a packed auditorium at the London Coliseum. (4 of 4) [S,AD]
Thursday 15:00 - 16:00
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]
Thursday 16:00 - 17:00
A look at the life and career of a highly-innovative filmmaker known for Titanic, Avatar and The Terminator. (S8, ep 1) [S]
Thursday 17:00 - 18:00
Kevin Costner: A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard, Man of Steel and more. (S14, ep 2) [S,AD]
Thursday 18:00 - 18:30
Proxy: Three men are being blackmailed by a woman for money. One day she is found murdered and the three worry that they will be suspected. Her chauffeur, however, has a plan. (S7, ep 3) [S,AD]
Thursday 18:30 - 19:00
Have a Nice Death: A successful writer is being hounded by the feminist movement over his books. If only he was at home with his wife everything would be all right. Wouldn't it? (S7, ep 4) [S,AD]
Thursday 19:00 - 20:00
New. Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke, Tim Peake: The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters. (S12, ep 8) [S,AD]
Thursday 20:00 - 21:00
New. Escape From New York (1981): In the dystopian future of Escape from New York, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a maximum-security prison. (S4, ep 6) [S]
Thursday 21:00 - 22:00
A look at the life and career of the award-winning director behind movies such as The Manchurian Candidate, Birdman of Alcatraz, The Train and Ronin. (S3, ep 6) [S]
Thursday 22:00 - 23:00
He's a household name who starred in Pretty Woman and the Academy Award-winning musical Chicago. This is a look at his life and career. (S11, ep 10) [S,AD]
Thursday 23:00 - 00:30
Douglas Adams was a visionary in sci-fi, comedy and activism, campaigning for endangered species and climate change long before his time. [S,AD]
Fri Nov 21
Friday 00:30 - 01:45
From his beginnings in cabarets and on Broadway to his recognition as a choreographer and director, the good-looking star with a charming smile expanded the boundaries of dance expression. [S]
Friday 01:45 - 03:05
Celebrate a legend of Black American music with this biography spotlighting his later life. Featuring archive footage and contribution from family, musicians and producers. [S]
Friday 03:05 - 04:05
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]
Friday 04:05 - 05:05
Artists and local communities join forces to compete for the chance to create the UK's next major landmark in this exciting new series hosted by Gemma Cairney. (S1, ep 6) [S,AD]
Friday 05:05 - 06:00
In Venice we see both the art collection and jewels of Attilio Codognato, who has made pieces for everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to the Duchess of Windsor. (S1, ep 6) [S,AD]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 08:00 - 08:30
Winter Hideaway: Bob places a lonesome cabin - the perfect respite for a weary traveller - in the middle of a snowy setting. (S8, ep 7) [S,AD]
Friday 08:30 - 09:00
Majestic Pine: Bob paints a golden field of pines and greenery inside the unique shape of a tapered rectangle. (S8, ep 8) [S,AD]
Friday 09:00 - 09:30
The Dirty Detail: Vietnam veteran Fred Pearson is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. But years later, he gets his chance for revenge. (S7, ep 1) [S,AD]
Friday 09:30 - 10:00
The Best Chess Player In The World: To prove he is a gifted chess player, a man explains how he planned the perfect murder after discovering his wife was unfaithful. (S7, ep 2) [S,AD]
Friday 10:00 - 10:30
The Cream of the Jest: Broken-down actor Charles Gresham, who has a weakness for booze, demands that playwright Wayne Campbell give him a part. (S2, ep 24) [S]
Friday 10:30 - 11:00
I Killed the Count - Part 1: A maid discovers the body of Count Victor Mattoni. It's up to Inspector Davidson from Scotland Yard to find the murderer. (S2, ep 25) [S]
Friday 11:00 - 12:00
A look at the life and career of a highly-innovative filmmaker known for Titanic, Avatar and The Terminator. (S8, ep 1) [S]
Friday 12:00 - 13:00
Kevin Costner: A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard, Man of Steel and more. (S14, ep 2) [S,AD]
Friday 13:00 - 15:00
Produced by the English National Opera, Les Dennis stars in Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera HMS PINAFORE - a hilarious tale of love, honour and duty. [S]
Friday 15:00 - 16:00
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]
Friday 16:00 - 17:00
A look at the life and career of an Oscar-winning director known for his approach and hits such as Erin Brockovich and Ocean's Eleven. (S8, ep 2) [S]
Friday 17:00 - 18:00
Glenn Close: A deep dive into the life of the eight-time Academy Award-nominated star, whose notable roles include Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians and its sequel. (S14, ep 3) [S,AD]
Friday 18:00 - 18:30
Number Eight: A driver picks up a hitchhiker before hearing on the radio that a serial killer is on the loose. Is the man sitting next to him in the passenger seat the killer? (S7, ep 5) [S,AD]
Friday 18:30 - 19:00
The Last Of The Midnight Gardeners: An adulterous magazine editor launches a competition for a story involving the perfect murder. But life soon mirrors art. (S7, ep 6) [S,AD]
Friday 19:00 - 19:30
I Killed the Count - Part 2: Inspector Davidson continues to investigate the murder of Count Mattoni. (S2, ep 26) [S]
Friday 19:30 - 20:00
I Killed the Count - Part 3: Inspector Davidson continues to investigate the murder of Count Mattoni, receiving yet another confession. (S2, ep 27) [S]
Friday 20:00 - 21:00
1983 Revisited: Guy Garvey dives into the deep pop pockets of 1983, with exclusive interviews and epic performances from U2, R.E.M, The Police and more. (S5, ep 2) [S]
Friday 21:00 - 22:00
Opry's 100 Greatest Performances: A Live Celebration in a television concert special to commemorate the 100th birthday of the Grand Ole Opry. [S]
Friday 22:00 - 23:45
Celebrate the life of Ozzy Osbourne with this intimate documentary following the Black Sabbath frontman on tour. Featuring anecdotes from friends, family and more. With strong language. [S,AD]
Friday 23:45 - 00:45
The story behind the writing, recording and success of Black Sabbath's second album, Paranoid, one of the most influential albums of the heavy metal genre. [S]
Sat Nov 22
Saturday 00:45 - 02:45
New. A surprise show at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire for June 8, 1999. An intimate crowd of 1800 lucky fans were treated to a number of rarely heard gems. [S]
Saturday 02:45 - 04:45
New. The untold story of John Lennon's 1971 album 'Imagine', exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-before-seen footage. [S]
Saturday 04:45 - 05:00
Somewhere: Musician Nwando Ebizie and director Juliet Ellis connect as dancer Jahmiah Simpson floats between the waking world and the dream world. (3 of 3) [S]
Saturday 05:00 - 06:00
The late Roger Thérond was the picture editor of Paris Match and here we examine his private photograph collection from the earliest years of photography. (S1, ep 7) [S,AD]
Saturday 06:00 - 06:20
Gary James McQueen: A series of fascinating shorts taking you deeper into the world of art and the people behind it. [S]
Saturday 06:20 - 08:30
New: Messiah
Saturday 08:30 - 09:00
The Tribute: Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory... but a shock is in store for them. (S6, ep 10) [S,AD]
Saturday 09:00 - 09:30
Hit and Run: Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life. Then, a familiar patient is brought into his hospital. (S6, ep 11) [S,AD]
Saturday 09:30 - 10:00
Youth from Vienna: Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks. But a man forces her to make a big decision. (S6, ep 12) [S,AD]
Saturday 10:00 - 10:30
Turn the Tide: Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder. But there's one thing that he overlooks. (S6, ep 13) [S,AD]
Saturday 10:30 - 11:00
The Dirty Detail: Vietnam veteran Fred Pearson is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. But years later, he gets his chance for revenge. (S7, ep 1) [S,AD]
Saturday 11:00 - 12:00
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]
Saturday 12:00 - 13:00
Hangover: Remembering nothing of the day before, a talented alcoholic painfully reconstructs the events of what proves to have been a catastrophic day. (S1, ep 12) [S]
Saturday 13:00 - 13:55
New. Escape From New York (1981): In the dystopian future of Escape from New York, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a maximum-security prison. (S4, ep 6) [S]
Saturday 13:55 - 15:40
Clint Eastwood, the actor and Academy Award-winning director of films including Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby, talks candidly about his extraordinary life and career. [S]
Saturday 15:40 - 17:10
Documentary exploring the career and life story of Sam Cooke through first-person accounts from family, childhood friends and the soul superstar himself. [S]
Saturday 17:10 - 18:10
New. Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke, Tim Peake: The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters. (S12, ep 8) [S,AD]
Saturday 18:10 - 19:40
Venture back to the 60s in this film from Murray Lerner, featuring Bob Dylan's appearances at the Newport Folk Festival and exploring his rise to musical stardom. [S,AD]
Saturday 19:40 - 21:00
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]
Saturday 21:00 - 22:10
New: Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs
Saturday 22:10 - 00:10
Concert film capturing Dire Straits during their two-night gig at the Hammersmith Odeon. The climax of their Love Over Gold tour, hits include Romeo and Juliet and Sultans of Swing. [S]