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Fri Jan 17
Discovering: Matt Damon

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

Matt Damon: Discover more about the life and career of one of Hollywood's most recognisable figures; the star of Good Will Hunting, The Martian and the Bourne franchise. (S15, ep 6) [S,AD]

The Great Songwriters

Friday 16:00 - 17:00

Steve Earle: The multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discusses songwriting and his life in music, and performs a selection of songs including Copperhead Road and Goodbye. (S4, ep 4) [S]

Landscape Artist Of The Year

Friday 17:00 - 18:00

Final: The artists must impress the judges in their toughest challenge yet - a night-painting of the iconic Battersea Power Station for the contest's grand final. (S5, ep 8) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 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]

The Directors

Friday 19:00 - 20:00

Remembering the life of David Lynch, the Academy Award-winning director behind Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and The Elephant Man, whose visionary work reshaped cinema. (S5, ep 6) [S]

Hitsville: The Making Of Motown

Friday 20:00 - 22:00

Rare performances, interviews and rarely seen footage come together to paint a picture of the history and origins of Motown. [S]

Stax: Soulsville USA

Friday 22:00 - 23:15

New & Exclusive. Cause I Love You: Interracial underdog label Stax Records takes its growing influence on the black music scene, attempting to break into mainstream media. (1 of 4) [S,AD]

Stax: Soulsville USA

Friday 23:15 - 00:15

New & Exclusive. Soul Man: Though Stax gains headway in the white market, Otis Redding's death and intensifying racial tensions in Memphis reveal signs of trouble. (2 of 4) [S,AD]

Sat Jan 18
Johnson & Knopfler's Music...

Today 00:15 - 01:15

...Legends. 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]

Sunshine Superman: The Story...

Today 01:15 - 03:45

...of Donovan. Containing classic 60s film and TV appearances, rare archive footage and never-before-seen material, follow the ultimate story of the folk-pop phenomenon. [S]

Inside Art: Steggles...

Today 03:45 - 04:15

...Brothers At Beecroft Southend. Kate Bryan explores an exhibition of the work of two brothers: Walter and Harold Steggles, whose pre-WWII era works are currently being rediscovered. [S]

Inside Art: Linda McCartney...

Today 04:15 - 04:40

...Retrospective. Art expert Kate Bryan presents a behind the scenes look at a major exhibition of Linda McCartney's iconic photography at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. [S]

Arts Uncovered

Today 04:40 - 05:00

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

Music Icons: British...

Today 05:00 - 05:30

...Rhythm & Blues. An look at the origins of British R'n'B, dating back to the 1950s jazz and folk movements, and paving the way for bands like Blues Incorporated. (S4, ep 12) [S]

Music Icons: Pop Rock

Today 05:30 - 06:00

A look at the Pop Rock sound of the 70s and 80s, and the bands that embraced this blend of punk minimalism and pop melodies such as The Cars and Huey Lewis and the News. (S4, ep 13) [S]

Classic FM Live: A Film Music...

Today 06:00 - 08:00

...Spectacular. The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Ukranian conductor Kirill Karabits perform film themes from The Royal Albert Hall including Star Wars, Jurassic Park and more. [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 08:00 - 08:35

The Memory Man: Commemorate the passing of the late Doctor Who actor Bernard Cribbins by revisiting an episode of the Tales of the Unexpected he stars in - The Memory Man. (S6, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 08:35 - 09:05

A Sad Loss: Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting Claire's wealthy aunt's fortune. But when they hear she has a new heir lined up, they are forced to act. (S6, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 09:05 - 09:35

Clerical Error: While winding up his late father's affairs, Paul finds a bill demanding over £1,000 for pornography. He's suspicious of the claim... for a very good reason. (S6, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 09:35 - 10:05

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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 10:05 - 10:35

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]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Today 10:35 - 11:35

New. A Nice Touch: A successful Hollywood actor convinces his lover to kill her abusive husband, then makes a phone call. (S2, ep 2) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Today 11:35 - 12:35

The Black Curtain: A mugging jogs the memory of an amnesiac, who remembers he is being sought for murder. (S1, ep 9) [S]

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Today 12:35 - 13:55

Dr Watson summons master detective Sherlock Holmes for help after a string of murders in a retirement home during World War II. Classic mystery with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. (1943) [S]

Katharine Hepburn: Call Me Kate

Today 13:55 - 15:45

Feature documentary capturing Katharine Hepburn's tremendous spirit and determination, combining new and archive footage to tell the story of a true Hollywood icon. [S,AD]

Elvis '56 Special

Today 15:45 - 16:55

Documentary capturing the sights and sounds of the pivotal year in Elvis's journey to become the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Features rare footage, photos and recordings. [S,AD]

Discovering: Peter Gabriel

Today 16:55 - 17:20

Leading music journalists explore the music of Peter Gabriel, a founding member of Genesis who went on to achieve great solo success around the world. (S5, ep 11) [S]

David Gilmour: Live At...

Today 17:20 - 18:40

...Pompeii. 45 years on from filming 'Live At Pompeii', David Gilmour returned to the legendary stone Roman amphitheatre for two spectacular shows in July 2016. [S]

Pink Floyd: Classic Albums...

Today 18:40 - 19:40

...The Dark Side Of The Moon: Prog rock icons Pink Floyd reflect on the creation of their hugely influential concept album, with rarely seen archive studio footage. [S]

Pink Floyd: The Story Of...

Today 19:40 - 21:00

...Wish You Were Here. New interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Nick Mason tell the fascinating story of the making of Pink Floyd's landmark 1975 album Wish You Were Here. [S]

Pink Floyd: A Technicolor Dream

Today 21:00 - 23:00

Documentary about a legendary 1967 concert at Alexandra Palace. For 14 hours, revellers including John Lennon dropped acid and listened to Marc Bolan, The Pretty Things and Pink Floyd. [S]

Have You Got It Yet? The...

Today 23:00 - 00:45

...Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. Follow the tragic journey of Syd Barrett - the original singer of Pink Floyd - as interviews with those closest to him detail his downfall. [S,AD]

Sun Jan 19
Genesis: Three Sides Live

Tomorrow 00:45 - 02:35

Featuring intimate interviews and electrifying concert footage, this film follows Genesis during their Abacab Tour of the United States and Europe in 1981. [S]

Brad Mehldau Plays...

Tomorrow 02:35 - 03:45

...The Beatles. The jazz pianist Brad Mehldau sits down to revisit The Beatles' sumptuous repertoire of songs, delivering a beautiful rendition of a number of band members' hits. [S]

Queen + Adam Lambert: Isle of...

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

...Wight Festival Greatest Hits. Relive the rock legends' iconic 2016 set featuring fan favourites like Radio Ga Ga, Don't Stop Me Now and Who Wants To Live Forever. [S]

Dexys Midnight Runners:...

Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00

...Greatest Albums Live. 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]

Gil Scott Heron - Pieces...

Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00

...Of a Man: 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]

Classic FM Live: Great...

Tomorrow 06:00 - 08:00

...British Classics. New. A celebration of great British classics. [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 08:30 - 09:00

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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00

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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

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]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:30

New. You'll be the Death of me: A woman becomes the target of her murderous spouse after she finds a button from one of his victims. (S2, ep 4) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:30

New. Blood Bargain: A high-priced hit man has second thoughts about fulfilling his latest contract after meeting his target's lovely, disabled wife. (S2, ep 5) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:30

New. Nothing Ever Happens in Linvale: A small town sheriff investigates the disappearance of the wife of a man who has been acting suspiciously according to his nosy neighbors. (S2, ep 6) [S]

Discovering: Peter Ustinov

Tomorrow 13:30 - 14:30

A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Spartacus, Topkapi, Quo Vadis and more. (S13, ep 5) [S,AD]

Appointment With Death

Tomorrow 14:30 - 16:20

When an abusive, overbearing ex-prison wardress is found dead at an archaeological dig, sleuth Hercule Poirot sets out to solve the complicated murder. (1988) [S,AD]

Sheryl Crow: Miles From...

Tomorrow 16:20 - 18:45

...Memphis. New. Sheryl Crow is at the top of her form and is backed by an outstanding band, combined with simple but elegant staging and atmospheric lighting. [S]

42nd Street

Tomorrow 18:45 - 21:00

Broadway song and dance musical extravaganza, featuring the iconic songs We're in the Money, Lullaby of Broadway and Dames. [S]

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:20

Dr Watson summons master detective Sherlock Holmes for help after a string of murders in a retirement home during World War II. Classic mystery with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. (1943) [S]

Electric Light Orchestra:...

Tomorrow 22:20 - 23:20

...Live - The Early Years. New. A compilation of three ELO concerts: Fusion Live in London (1976), plus unreleased shows at Brunel University (1973) and Germany's Rockpalast (1974). [S]

Electric Light Orchestra:...

Tomorrow 23:20 - 00:20

New. Filmed in 1979, this video of ELO's Discovery album showcases hits like Shine a Little Love and Don't Bring Me Down in true 70s style. [S]

Mon Jan 20
The Moody Blues Live...

Monday 00:20 - 02:00

... at the Isle of Wight: The English rock band perform songs including Nights In White Satin and Gypsy to a crowd of 600,000 as the sun goes down on the legendary festival of 1970. [S]

New: The Lost Music Of Auschwitz

Monday 02:00 - 03:30

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

Eric Ravilious - Drawn to War

Monday 03:30 - 05:05

Discover the unique and grossly undervalued story of British landscape artist, Eric Ravilious, whose life as an artist during World War II is as compelling and enigmatic as his art. [S]

The Doors - The Doors:...

Monday 05:05 - 06:00

...Classic Albums. Former band members of The Doors discuss their self-titled debut album, which featured The End and Light My Fire, and the lyrical genius of Jim Morrison. [S]

Battle Of The Bagpipes

Monday 06:00 - 07:00

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]

Bagpipes - A Celebration

Monday 07:00 - 08:00

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

The Joy Of Painting

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

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]

The Joy Of Painting

Monday 08:30 - 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

The Door Without a Key: A man goes to a police station claiming memory loss, while a boy says his father left him behind. The desk sergeant is suspicious of both stories. (S7, ep 11) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

Case of M.J.H.: A psychiatrist's secretary falls for a shady man who pressures her to steal files from her office. Robert Loggia and Barbara Baxley star. (S7, ep 12) [S]

Discovering: Matt Damon

Monday 11:00 - 12:00

Matt Damon: Discover more about the life and career of one of Hollywood's most recognisable figures; the star of Good Will Hunting, The Martian and the Bourne franchise. (S15, ep 6) [S,AD]

Landscape Artist Of The Year

Monday 12:00 - 13:00

Final: The artists must impress the judges in their toughest challenge yet - a night-painting of the iconic Battersea Power Station for the contest's grand final. (S5, ep 8) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 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]

Stories From The National...

Monday 14:00 - 15:00

...Gallery. Kate journeys through the gallery's 200-year history with a look at the Turner bequest, before exploring the impressionist works by Van Gogh, Monet and Seurat. (2 of 2) [S]

Discovering: Frances McDormand

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

Frances McDormand: Learn about the life and career of an Academy Award-winning actress famed for her performances in Fargo and much, much more. (S15, ep 7) [S,AD]

The Great Songwriters

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

Kenny Loggins: The man known as "The King of the Movie Soundtrack" discusses the art of songwriting and performs some of hits, including Footloose and What a Fool Believes. (S4, ep 6) [S]

Landscape Artist Of The Year

Monday 17:00 - 17:55

Winners Film: Join this year's winner on an exciting trip to Venice, as they set out to complete a £10,000 commission for the Royal Institute of British Architects. (S5, ep 9) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 17:55 - 18:25

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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 18:25 - 18:55

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]

New: The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Monday 18:55 - 19:55

New. Starring the Defense: When Miles Crawford's son Tod is charged with murder, he hires one of the best criminal lawyers, but then convinces Tod that he should represent him. (S2, ep 7) [S]

War Art with Eddie Redmayne

Monday 19:55 - 21:00

Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne takes an emotional journey, visiting studios and battlefields to shine a light into the abyss of warfare, exploring War Artists' unique legacy. [S]

New: The Lost Music Of Auschwitz

Monday 21:00 - 22:30

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

Nigel Kennedy: The Four Seasons

Monday 22:30 - 23:40

Violinist Nigel Kennedy performs Vivaldi's The Four Seasons with The English Chamber Orchestra, a piece that earned him a place in the record books as the best-selling classical work ever. [S]

Andre Rieu: How It All Began

Monday 23:40 - 00:40

An entertaining insight into the world of André Rieu, from his humble beginnings in Maastricht, Netherlands, to his critically acclaimed sell-out world tours. [S]

Tue Jan 21
John Williams: The Berlin...

Tuesday 00:40 - 02:30

...Concert. New. John Williams conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker for the very first time, with music including "Olympic Fanfare and Theme". [S]

Back To Basquiat

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:45

In a time of conservatism and racism during the Reagan years, New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat flourished with brush in hand. Chart his life and work with this documentary. [S]

The Art Of The Joy Of Sex

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:45

Renowned British artist Julie Verhoeven reinterprets the famous illustrations of Chris Foss, the artist who brought to life Alex Comfort's legendary sex manual, The Joy of Sex. [S,AD]

Music Icons: Psychedelic Rock

Tuesday 04:45 - 05:15

The series continues with an explanation of the unique and distinctive sound of psychedelic rock. With music from The Moody Blues and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. (S4, ep 14) [S]

Music Icons: Chicago Blues

Tuesday 05:15 - 05:40

The Chicago Blues sound replaced acoustic instruments with amplified versions, birthing a movement that stars such as Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters embraced. (S4, ep 15) [S]

Arts Uncovered

Tuesday 05:40 - 06:00

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

Ravi Shankar: The South...

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

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

Cirque Du Soleil: Mystery Of...

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:50

...Mystere. Captivating documentary exploring the classic Cirque Du Soleil show Mystere, currently playing at the Treasure Island in Las Vegas. [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Tuesday 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]

The Joy Of Painting

Tuesday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

New. The Faith of Aaron Menefee: A faith healer persuades a garage mechanic - who he apparently cured of an ulcer - to become his chauffeur on his tour. Sidney Blackmer stars. (S7, ep 13) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

New. The Woman Who Wanted to Live: When a woman is forced to drive a murderer to safety, she deliberately passes up chances to escape. Charles Bronson and Lola Albright star. (S7, ep 14) [S]

Discovering: Frances McDormand

Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00

Frances McDormand: Learn about the life and career of an Academy Award-winning actress famed for her performances in Fargo and much, much more. (S15, ep 7) [S,AD]

Landscape Artist Of The Year

Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00

Winners Film: Join this year's winner on an exciting trip to Venice, as they set out to complete a £10,000 commission for the Royal Institute of British Architects. (S5, ep 9) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 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]

Art Traffickers: Treasures...

Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00

...Stolen From The Tombs. Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces. (1 of 4) [S,AD]

Discovering: Meg Ryan

Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00

Meg Ryan: Learn about the life and career of Meg Ryan, an actress famed for her performances in When Harry Met Sally that led to Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations. (S15, ep 8) [S,AD]

The Doors - The Doors:...

Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00

...Classic Albums. Former band members of The Doors discuss their self-titled debut album, which featured The End and Light My Fire, and the lyrical genius of Jim Morrison. [S]

Portrait Artist Of The Year...

Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00

...2020. Asa Butterfield, Micky Flanagan, Anjli Mohindra: This year's hopefuls prepare to paint their way to success as the competition begins. (S6, ep 1) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 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]

New: The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00

New. The Cadaver: A college aide borrows a dead female body from the lab and puts it in his roommate's dorm to try and scare him sober, but the joke becomes disastrous. (S2, ep 8) [S]

J.R.R. Tolkien: Designer Of Worlds

Tuesday 20:00 - 21:15

Documentary exploring the surprising personality of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings writer, the birth of his epic tales and their huge success worldwide. [S]

Inside Guggenheim

Tuesday 21:15 - 22:30

Discover the secrets of the legendary Guggenheim Museum and its modern art heart, uncovering the unique situations leading to the assembly of its works. [S,AD]

The Lost Music Of Auschwitz

Tuesday 22:30 - 00:00

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

Wed Jan 22
Jonas Kaufman at Arena Di...

Wednesday 00:00 - 02:00

...Verona. New. Experience the unforgettable spectacle as Jonas Kaufmann graces the stage once again, performing opera masterpieces at the iconic Arena di Verona. [S]

New: Landscape Artist Of The...

Wednesday 02:00 - 03:00

¿Year 2025. New. Hampton Court: Eight artists are lined up in front of the palace's baroque east front. The winner will go to the semi-final and be closer to the prize. (S10, ep 1) [S,AD]

Celebrity Special: Landscape...

Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00

...Artist Of The Year. Artists take to the town of Whitstable as six celebrities including Jordan Stephens and Rose Matafeo submit their own entries. (S7, ep 9) [S]

Arcimboldo: Portrait Of...

Wednesday 04:00 - 05:10

...An Audacious Man. Forgotten after his death in 1593, rediscover the enigmatic 16th-century artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo with this documentary exploring the Milanese painter's skill. [S]

Inside Art: Barbara Hepworth

Wednesday 05:10 - 05:35

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

Inside Art: Lubaina Himid At ...

Wednesday 05:35 - 06:00

...Tate Modern. Kate Bryan visits the studio of the artist Lubaina Himid, winner of the 2017 Turner Prize, before exploring her new large-scale exhibition at Tate Modern. [S]

ENO's Drive & Live: La bohème

Wednesday 06:00 - 07:50

Live opera returns with a unique drive-in experience, starting with a 90-minute rendition of Puccini's spellbinding yet tragic romance La bohème. [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Wednesday 07:50 - 08:25

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]

The Joy Of Painting

Wednesday 08:25 - 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30

Strange Miracle: After pretending to be paralysed to get insurance money, a man dares to try and fake a miracle. David Opatoshu and Miriam Colon star. (S7, ep 15) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00

The Test: A lawyer defending a 17-year-old in a murder trial wants to use a controversial chemical test to help solve the case. Brian Keith and Eduardo Ciannelli star. (S2, ep 16) [S]

Discovering: Meg Ryan

Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00

Meg Ryan: Learn about the life and career of Meg Ryan, an actress famed for her performances in When Harry Met Sally that led to Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations. (S15, ep 8) [S,AD]

Portrait Artist Of The Year...

Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00

...2020. Asa Butterfield, Micky Flanagan, Anjli Mohindra: This year's hopefuls prepare to paint their way to success as the competition begins. (S6, ep 1) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 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]

The Art Of Architecture

Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00

The final episode explores the theatre at London's Alexandra Palace. Restored by Matt Somerville, he infused it with modern touches, while keeping its rich history alive. (S1, ep 10) [S]

Discovering: Angela Bassett

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

Angela Bassett: Learn about the career of the gifted award-winning actress who rose to prominence through her depiction of Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It. (S15, ep 9) [S,AD]

Duran Duran - Rio: Classic Albums

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

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

Portrait Artist Of The Year...

Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00

...2020. Trevor Nelson, Noel Clarke, Ashley Roberts: The artists are challenged to paint some very famous faces as the contest continues. (S6, ep 2) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 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]

New: The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Wednesday 19:00 - 20:00

New. The Dividing Wall: Three ex-cons plan to heist a fortune in jewels, but inadvertently steal a container of radioactive cobalt. (S2, ep 9) [S]

New: Landscape Artist Of The...

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

¿Year. New. Hampton Court: Eight artists are lined up in front of the palace's baroque east front. The winner of this heat will go to the semi-final and be closer to the prize. (S10, ep 1) [S,AD]

Artist Of The Year:...

Wednesday 21:00 - 21:30

...Masterclass. Exploring Tone: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 1) [S,AD]

Artist Of The Year:...

Wednesday 21:30 - 22:00

...Masterclass. Alla Prima: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 2) [S,AD]

Dean Martin: King Of Cool

Wednesday 22:00 - 00:10

Documentary chronicling the achievements of the elusive megastar Dean Martin who epitomised post-war American showbiz. [S]

Thu Jan 23
Frank Sinatra: The Vintage Years

Thursday 00:10 - 01:10

Collection of the great Frank Sinatra's finest television performances spanning his heyday period in the 40s and 50s. Featuring Old Man River, High Hopes and Luck Be a Lady. [S]

Sammy Davis Jr: Legends In Concert

Thursday 01:10 - 02:15

A collection of the original Rat-Packer's most memorable stage appearances, including performances of The Birth of the Blues and You Rascal You. [S]

Alice Walker: Beauty In Truth

Thursday 02:15 - 03:30

Powerful documentary telling the story of Alice Walker's journey from her birth in a paper-thin shack in the cotton fields of Georgia to her recognition as a key 20th-century writer. [S]

The World Within A Painting

Thursday 03:30 - 04:45

Loosely based on Vermeer's Hat by Timothy Brook, this documentary offers a new way of understanding the international world we live in through the lens of a 17th-century painting. [S,AD]

Inside Art: Night Fever At V&A...

Thursday 04:45 - 05:15

...Dundee. Kate Bryan explores a new exhibition that explores the relationship between club culture and design traversing the globe and spanning the 1960s to the present day. [S,AD]

Inside Art: Van Gogh At...

Thursday 05:15 - 05:45

...The Courtauld Gallery. Kate Bryan pays a visit to the Courtauld Gallery to bear witness to an exhibition bringing the full span of Vincent van Gogh's self-portraiture together. [S,AD]

Arts Uncovered

Thursday 05:45 - 06:00

Arts Uncovered joins the stage managers at the Royal Opera House as they prepare for a new production at the iconic Covent Garden venue. [S]

John Williams: The Berlin...

Thursday 06:00 - 07:50

...Concert. New. John Williams conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker for the very first time, with music including "Olympic Fanfare and Theme". [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Thursday 07:50 - 08:25

Cactus at Sunset: Bob paints a path of cacti and rocks that leads up to a dramatic, fiery red sky in the background. (S8, ep 9) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Thursday 08:25 - 09:00

Mountain Range: Guest painter Steve Ross uses an array of colour in this stirring depiction of giant peaks behind foothills opening onto a smooth lake. (S8, ep 10) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

New. Burglar Proof: A paroled safe-cracker is hired to try and break open one of their safes in order to get the $50,000 reward inside. Paul Hartman and Robert Webber star. (S7, ep 17) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

New. The Big Score: A babysitter and her gang kill and rob her employer of $32,000, unaware that it belongs to a deadly criminal syndicate. Rafael Campos stars. (S7, ep 18) [S]

Discovering: Angela Bassett

Thursday 11:00 - 12:00

Angela Bassett: Learn about the career of the gifted award-winning actress who rose to prominence through her depiction of Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It. (S15, ep 9) [S,AD]

Portrait Artist Of The Year...

Thursday 12:00 - 13:00

...2020. Trevor Nelson, Noel Clarke, Ashley Roberts: The artists are challenged to paint some very famous faces as the contest continues. (S6, ep 2) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 13:30 - 14:00

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]

The Art Of The Garden

Thursday 14:00 - 15:00

Tom Stuart-Smith, Hepworth Wakefield Gallery Garden: The award-winning Tom Stuart Smith is a garden extraordinaire, but his latest task could pose the greatest challenge. (3 of 6) [S]

Discovering: Jeff Goldblum

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

Jeff Goldblum: Learn about the career of the multi-talented Jurassic Park icon Jeff Goldblum - a man celebrated for his performances in The Fly, Independence Day and more. (S15, ep 10) [S,AD]

Meat Loaf: Classic Albums

Thursday 16:00 - 17:00

Celebrate the life of Meat Loaf with this look back at the story of one of the most successful LPs of all time. Includes contributions from the late artist himself. (S1, ep 12) [S]

Portrait Artist Of The Year...

Thursday 17:00 - 18:00

...2020. Len Goodman, Tinie Tempah, Harriet Walter: In the third heat, nine artists have just four hours to create the best portraits. (S6, ep 3) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 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]

Landscape Artist Of The...

Thursday 19:00 - 20:00

¿Year. New. Hampton Court: Eight artists are lined up in front of the palace's baroque east front. The winner of this heat will go to the semi-final and be closer to the prize. (S10, ep 1) [S,AD]

Discovering: Russell Crowe

Thursday 20:00 - 21:00

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, Les Misérables and Robin Hood. (S16, ep 10) [S]

Agatha Christie's Ordeal...

Thursday 21:00 - 22:45

...By Innocence. When Dr Calgary returns home and searches for a hitchhiker to give back his address book, he discovers that the man has been executed for committing a murder. (1985) [S,AD]

Classic Movies: The Story...

Thursday 22:45 - 23:45

...Of The Graduate. Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1967 romantic comedy drama starring Dustin Hoffman an all-time classic. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

Discovering Romance On Film

Thursday 23:45 - 01:15

Film critics Ian Nathan, Bonnie Greer, Neil Norman and Stephen Armstrong discuss their favourite romance movies of all time, including Casablanca and When Harry Met Sally. [S,AD]

Fri Jan 24
Lily & Lolly: The Forgotten...

Friday 01:15 - 02:40

...Yeats Sisters. Imelda May explores the legacy of Susan and Elizabeth Yeats, two sisters who played a significant role in the revival of Irish literature in the 1920s. [S,AD]

Voices Of Ireland

Friday 02:40 - 04:00

A Sky Original two-part series hosted by Imelda May exploring Ireland's rich history of literary talent - often inspired by a land embellished in natural beauty. (2 of 2) [S]

My Greatest Shot

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

Photographers who captured some of the world's most extraordinary images share the stories behind their craft and careers. (1 of 6) [S]

My Greatest Shot

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

Photographers who captured some of the world's most extraordinary images share the stories behind their craft and careers. (2 of 6) [S]

Inside Art Special...

Friday 05:00 - 06:00

...Vanguard: Bristol Street Art at M Shed. Kate Bryan goes behind the scenes at the M Shed museum in Bristol to discover a new exhibition exploring the city's connection to street art. [S,AD]

Charles Hazlewood: Beethoven & ...

Friday 06:00 - 07:00

...Me. Charles Hazlewood marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Beethoven with an insightful film exploring his work, genius, health and personal life. [S,AD]

Sing When You Are Winning:...

Friday 07:00 - 08:00

...How Football Fans Became An Opera Chorus. Nicky Spence recruits 40 football fans to appear in an opera about football which will be performed in time for the Qatar World Cup. [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

Lonely Retreat: Bob uses blue and red highlights to accentuate the drama and beauty of a snow-covered cabin at sunset. (S8, ep 11) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Friday 08:30 - 09:00

Northern Lights: Bob uses a black canvas to create the scene of a snowy landscape with the stunning lights of the northern sky. (S8, ep 12) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 09:30 - 10:00

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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

Profit Sharing Plan: A retiring office worker and his wife plot to steal money from the company's vault. Unbeknown to her, he actually plans to flee with his mistress. (S7, ep 19) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

Apex: A man's mistress tells him she will handle the killing of his wife. As he plans to hire someone to do it, a miscommunication occurs. Patricia Breslin stars. (S7, ep 20) [S]

Discovering: Jeff Goldblum

Friday 11:00 - 12:00

Jeff Goldblum: Learn about the career of the multi-talented Jurassic Park icon Jeff Goldblum - a man celebrated for his performances in The Fly, Independence Day and more. (S15, ep 10) [S,AD]

Portrait Artist Of The Year...

Friday 12:00 - 13:00

...2020. Len Goodman, Tinie Tempah, Harriet Walter: In the third heat, nine artists have just four hours to create the best portraits. (S6, ep 3) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 13:30 - 14:00

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]

Marcel Duchamp: The Art Of...

Friday 14:00 - 15:00

...The Possible. New. Film exploring one of the 20th century's most influential modernists and how his revolutionary ideas and philosophies changed the way we look at art and culture today. [S,AD]

Discovering: Forest Whitaker

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

Forest Whitaker: Learn about the life and career an Academy Award-winning actor known for his performances in The Last King of Scotland and more. (S15, ep 11) [S,AD]

Def Leppard: Classic Albums

Friday 16:00 - 17:00

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]

Portrait Artist Of The Year...

Friday 17:00 - 18:00

...2020. Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey, Doreen Mantle: In the fourth heat, the artists try to create a glowing portrait of one of this week's sitters. (S6, ep 4) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

The Gift Of Beauty: After killing her husband to be with her young lover, an insecure woman is drawn in by a flyer for an anti-ageing process known as the Gift of Beauty. (S7, ep 7) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

Wet Saturday: George Princey has a high standing in the community. So when his daughter kills a man, George endeavours to cover it up to avoid facing a scandal. (S7, ep 8) [S,AD]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Friday 19:00 - 20:00

New. Nothing Ever Happens in Linvale: A small town sheriff investigates the disappearance of the wife of a man who has been acting suspiciously according to his nosy neighbors. (S2, ep 6)

Marvin Gaye - Live At Montreux...

Friday 20:00 - 21:15

...1980. Marvin Gaye's legendary set at the 1980 Jazz Festival in Montreux, where he performs I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Mercy Mercy Me and What's Going On. [S]

Stax: Soulsville USA

Friday 21:15 - 22:15

New & Exclusive. Respect Yourself: Despite severe business setbacks, Stax Records rises again with Isaac Hayes's Oscar and Grammy-winning work for the 1971 smash hit Shaft. (3 of 4) [S,AD]

Stax: Soulsville USA

Friday 22:15 - 23:30

New & Exclusive. Nothing Takes the Place of You: Stax expands to LA and puts on the benefit concert Wattstax - but when their bank goes under, Stax prepares to shutter its doors. (4 of 4) [S,AD]

Hitsville: The Making Of Motown

Friday 23:30 - 01:30

Rare performances, interviews and rarely seen footage come together to paint a picture of the history and origins of Motown. [S]