Today 14:20 - 16:00
Behind-the-scenes documentary shedding new light on the exciting and turbulent private lives of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and the genuine friendship between them. [S,AD]
36: Sky Arts
Sun Oct 11
Today 16:00 - 17:00
A spellbinding collection of performances by unassuming and charismatic star Dean Martin, including That's Amore, Would I Love You and Memories Are Made of This. [S]
Today 17:00 - 18:45
Dangerous Games. Choreographed by Michael Flatley, 40 of the world's most talented performers combine the best of traditional and contemporary music and dance. [S]
Today 18:45 - 19:45
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 19:45 - 22:15
Relive Bob Marley's iconic final tour before his untimely death, enjoying restored footage from his charismatic performance at the Westfalenhalle, Dortmund in 1980. [S]
Today 22:15 - 00:30
Marking Black History Month, celebrate the Four Aces Club in Dalston and its vital role in shaping generations of Black British music, culture and talent. [S]
Mon Oct 12
Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:30
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]
Tomorrow 01:30 - 03:30
Musical documentary chronicling the life of the iconic performer from childhood musical talent to worldwide fame, exploring influences, collaborations and relationships. (2024) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 03:30 - 04:45
Success: The success of their forerunners enables the likes of Shania Twain, Macy Gray and Sarah McLachlan - and later Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish - to break new ground. (4 of 4) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 04:45 - 06:00
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]
Tomorrow 06:00 - 08:00
Experience the unforgettable spectacle as Jonas Kaufmann graces the stage once again, performing opera masterpieces at the iconic Arena di Verona. [S]
Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30
Loosening Up: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 11) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 08:30 - 09:00
Observing Facial Features: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 12) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30
The Reconciliation: Seeking a divorce from his wife, an unhappy husband hires a private eye in the hopes of catching her with another man. But things don't quite go as expected. (S7, ep 13) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00
The Mugger: When a married politician falls in love with a woman at a party, things soon go wrong and his entire career and reputation are put in jeopardy. (S7, ep 14) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30
I Killed the Count - Part 3: Inspector Davidson continues to investigate the murder of Count Mattoni, receiving yet another confession. (S2, ep 27) [S]
Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00
One More Mile to Go: Sam Jacoby has his wife's corpse in the trunk of his car, and is menaced by a motorcycle cop, who nags him about a taillight. (S2, ep 28) [S]
Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:00
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]
Tomorrow 12:00 - 13:00
Classic Albums. A look at what made the first album from the highly influential soul and jazz musician so unique and inspiring when it was first released in 1971. (S1, ep 4) [S]
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30
The Open Window: When a young man climbs through the window of a Connecticut hunting lodge, he emerges on the other side in a strange new world. (S7, ep 15) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 13:30 - 14:00
People Don't Do Such Things: Trouble looms when married woman Gwen falls for a successful romantic novelist. (S8, ep 1) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30
Vicious Circle: A hired killer reluctantly sets out to kill his own girlfriend as ordered by his crime boss, knowing he won't accept any failures. (S2, ep 29) [S]
Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00
The Three Dreams of Mr Findlater: Ernest Findlater is constantly nagged at by his wife so he fantasizes about Lalage, an exotic lover from the South Seas. (S2, ep 30) [S]
Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00
The Next Generation. Stone Carvers: Our novice stone carvers are working under the watchful eye of tutor Simon Smith, a renowned master stone carver. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 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]
Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00
Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome a new group of artists to Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, where they will have four hours to paint the stunning parterre. (S1, ep 5) [S]
Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30
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]
Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00
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]
Tomorrow 19:00 - 20:00
Captive Audience: A seasoned writer who has suffered trauma sends audiotapes to his publisher - but are these tapes a murderous confession? (S1, ep 5) [S]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:20
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]
Tomorrow 21:20 - 22:20
Series exploring the world of André Rieu. With heart-warming interviews with André and magnificent performances. (1 of 10) [S]
Tomorrow 22:20 - 23:20
André Rieu looks back at his most memorable concerts in the city of music. With highlights from his magical show in front of Schoenbrunn Palace. (2 of 10) [S]
Tomorrow 23:20 - 01:20
Discover the results of the world's biggest poll of classical music tastes for 2023. Recorded 16th October 2023. [S]
Tue Oct 13
Tuesday 01:20 - 03:50
Escape to the Italian Riviera with this production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, with a cast including Katherine Parkinson and John Heffernan. [S]
Tuesday 03:50 - 04:00
Stratford East: A Sky Arts bursary enabled Stratford East to create the Artistic Associates Bursary, offering creatives the chance of paid work at the theatre. [S]
Tuesday 04:00 - 05:00
Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces. (4 of 4) [S,AD]
Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00
The Next Generation. Stone Carvers: Our novice stone carvers are working under the watchful eye of tutor Simon Smith, a renowned master stone carver. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]
Tuesday 06:00 - 07:00
The world-renowned cellist and conductor showcases 30 of the best musicians under 30, from cellists and organists to composers and trumpeters. [S]
Tuesday 07:00 - 08:00
Join world-renowned cellist Julian Lloyd Webber to champion the next generation of classical artists as he introduces each performer to an audience. [S]
Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30
Botanical Flowers: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 13) [S,AD]
Tuesday 08:30 - 09:00
Painting With Lines: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 14) [S,AD]
Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30
The Open Window: When a young man climbs through the window of a Connecticut hunting lodge, he emerges on the other side in a strange new world. (S7, ep 15) [S,AD]
Tuesday 09:30 - 10:00
People Don't Do Such Things: Trouble looms when married woman Gwen falls for a successful romantic novelist. (S8, ep 1) [S,AD]
Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30
Vicious Circle: A hired killer reluctantly sets out to kill his own girlfriend as ordered by his crime boss, knowing he won't accept any failures. (S2, ep 29) [S]
Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00
The Three Dreams of Mr Findlater: Ernest Findlater is constantly nagged at by his wife so he fantasizes about Lalage, an exotic lover from the South Seas. (S2, ep 30) [S]
Tuesday 11:00 - 11:55
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]
Tuesday 11:55 - 13:10
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]
Tuesday 13:10 - 13:35
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]
Tuesday 13:35 - 14:00
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]
Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30
The Night the World Ended: When a newsman shows a homeless man a fake article that says the world is going to end that night, his prank has deadly consequences. (S2, ep 31) [S]
Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00
The Hands of Mr Ottermole: A murderer has been strangling people in the London fog. A reporter manages to continually make it to the crime scene before the police. (S2, ep 32) [S]
Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00
The Next Generation. Mosaic Making: In this Masterclass, mosaic experts Paul Siggins, Jermaine McLeod, Jessie Ridler, and Dani Bello explore the art of mosaics. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]
Tuesday 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]
Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00
Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell return to Trelissick in Cornwall to challenge a fresh group of artists to paint the breathtaking views of the 300-acre estate. (S1, ep 6) [S]
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
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]
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00
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]
Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00
Final Vow: A valuable statuette thrusts an elderly nun, a veteran criminal and a wavering novice into a maelstrom of inexorable virtue. (S1, ep 6) [S]
Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00
Kate Bryan's exploration takes her to the 18th and 19th centuries, and she discovers how one invention - the camera - changed portraiture forever. (S1, ep 2) [S]
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:05
New. A spectacular celebration of British and Irish creativity, the Sky Arts Awards honour outstanding artistic achievement with unforgettable performances and unique collaborations. [S]
Tuesday 23:05 - 00:00
The 2000s To Today, Part 1: The journey through the history of American cinema concludes with a look at cinema from the 2000s through to the present day. (S1, ep 11) [S]
Wed Oct 14
Wednesday 00:00 - 02:00
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]
Wednesday 02:00 - 03:00
Louis Theroux, Anthony Scaramucci, Joanna Scanlan: Nine artists have four hours to paint famous faces. Who will earn a place in the semi-final? (S13, ep 2) [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
Dance: Newly graduated and deprived of opportunities, budding young performers backed by creative teams are given 24 hours to stage a 15 minute production. (1 of 3) [S]
Wednesday 05:00 - 06:00
The Next Generation. Mosaic Making: In this Masterclass, mosaic experts Paul Siggins, Jermaine McLeod, Jessie Ridler, and Dani Bello explore the art of mosaics. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]
Wednesday 06:00 - 08:00
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]
Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30
Figures in Landscape: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 15) [S,AD]
Wednesday 08:30 - 09:00
Child Portraiture: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 16) [S,AD]
Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30
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]
Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00
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]
Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30
The Night the World Ended: When a newsman shows a homeless man a fake article that says the world is going to end that night, his prank has deadly consequences. (S2, ep 31) [S]
Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00
The Hands of Mr Ottermole: A murderer has been strangling people in the London fog. A reporter manages to continually make it to the crime scene before the police. (S2, ep 32) [S]
Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
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]
Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00
...Transformer. Lou Reed and producers David Bowie and Mick Ronson reveal, track by track, how they created his seminal album, which featured Perfect Day and Walk On The Wild Side. [S]
Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30
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]
Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00
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]
Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30
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]
Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00
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]
Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00
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]
Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00
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]
Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00
Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell present the semi-final from Potters Fields Park, London, where the artists are challenged to paint views of Tower Bridge and the City. (S1, ep 7) [S]
Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30
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]
Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00
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]
Wednesday 19:00 - 20:00
Annabel: A disturbed man's alternate identity snares others into a perilous web, turning his personal dream world into a nightmare for all. (S1, ep 7) [S]
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00
Louis Theroux, Anthony Scaramucci, Joanna Scanlan: Nine artists have four hours to paint famous faces. Who will earn a place in the semi-final? (S13, ep 2) [S,AD]
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00
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 22:00 - 00:00
New. A spectacular celebration of British and Irish creativity, the Sky Arts Awards honour outstanding artistic achievement with unforgettable performances and unique collaborations.
Thu Oct 15
Thursday 00:00 - 01:00
The Information Age: The 90s saw the mainstream adoption of the internet, leading to browser wars, the rise of the dot-com giants and fears over the Millennium Bug. (S1, ep 7) [S]
Thursday 01:00 - 02:00
Marilyn Monroe is the defining icon of the 50s. A shining example of the American dream. However, as the decade continued, the myth of Marilyn and the American Dream seemed to crumble. [S]
Thursday 02:00 - 03:00
New. Classic Movies: A Matter Of Life And Death: Ian explores what makes a classic, going behind the scenes of iconic films to reveal the ingredients of cinematic greatness. (S6, ep 1) [S]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 19:00 - 20:00
Louis Theroux, Anthony Scaramucci, Joanna Scanlan: Nine artists have four hours to paint famous faces. Who will earn a place in the semi-final? (S13, ep 2) [S,AD]
Thursday 20:00 - 21:00
New. Classic Movies: A Matter Of Life And Death: Ian explores what makes a classic, going behind the scenes of iconic films to reveal the ingredients of cinematic greatness. (S6, ep 1) [S]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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]
Friday 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
Louis Theroux, Anthony Scaramucci, Joanna Scanlan: Nine artists have four hours to paint famous faces. Who will earn a place in the semi-final? (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 - 00:20
New. A spectacular celebration of British and Irish creativity, the Sky Arts Awards honour outstanding artistic achievement with unforgettable performances and unique collaborations.
Sun Oct 18
Sunday 00:20 - 01:35
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 01:35 - 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. Classic Movies: A Matter Of Life And Death: 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
Louis Theroux, Anthony Scaramucci, Joanna Scanlan: Nine artists have four hours to paint famous faces. Who will earn a place in the semi-final? (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]