36: Sky Arts

Thu Nov 05
Wordsworth & Coleridge Road Trip with Frank Skinner and Denise Mina

Today 03:00 - 04:00

The pair embark on a new journey, hoping to learn more about literary greats William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. (3 of 3) [S]

Stories From Tate Britain

Today 04:00 - 05:00

Focusing on the art and artists within Tate Britain's collection, featuring various art historians and cultural figures exploring different themes and artists. (2 of 2) [S]

The Sixties

Today 05:00 - 06:00

1968: A look at the year which saw the assassinations of Robert F Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr, as well as the escalation of the Vietnam War and civil rights protests. (S1, ep 8) [S,AD]

Musical Masterpieces

Today 06:00 - 07:00

The Hebrides Overture: Myleene Klass and composer Errollyn Wallen explore Felix Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture. Features a performance from the Philharmonia Orchestra. (S1, ep 3) [S]

Fragile: A Concert For Uncertain Times

Today 07:00 - 08:00

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

The Joy Of Painting

Today 08:00 - 08:30

Winter Solitude: Bob taps his brushes to make subtle hills, sleeping grasses and leafless trees - a delicate view of polar beauty. (S10, ep 7) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Today 08:30 - 09:00

Golden Sunset: Bob paints a wintry scene, featuring a frozen pond and snowdrifts with a warm, rich sky and autumn foliage. (S10, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 09:00 - 09:30

The Flypaper: Lorna Charles and Alfred Burke star in this twisted tale. With a 12 year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid. (S2, ep 10) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 09:30 - 10:00

The Orderly World of Mr Appleby: Robert Lang stars in this tale with a twist. A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest. (S2, ep 11) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 10:00 - 10:30

The Foghorn: Lucia meets and falls for Allen Bliss at a party that is a celebration of her engagement to another man, John St. Rogers. To her dismay, Allen himself is married. (S3, ep 24) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 10:30 - 11:00

Flight to the East: A newsman taking a trip to Egypt describes his past connection with arms trafficking to a fellow passenger who knows part of his story is untrue. (S3, ep 25) [S]

Discovering: Jodie Foster

Today 11:00 - 12:00

From a child model to an Academy Award nominated performance in Taxi Driver, this is the story of Jodie Foster's life and breakthrough to Hollywood. (S13, ep 4) [S,AD]

Discovering: Elton John

Today 12:00 - 13:00

Leading figures in the music industry examine the monumental career of Sir Elton John, exploring his greatest hits, as well as his work on The Lion King and Billy Elliot. [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 13:00 - 13:30

Fat Chance: A pharmacist tries to elope with his lover, but his larger than life wife stands in his way. John Castle and Miriam Margolyes star in this tale with a twist. (S2, ep 12) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 13:30 - 14:00

Back For Christmas: A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star. (S3, ep 1) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 14:00 - 14:30

Bull in a China Shop: A homicide detective is befriended by four old women who invite him for tea and proceed to play out a variation of Arsenic and Old Lace for his benefit. (S3, ep 26) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 14:30 - 15:00

Disappearing Trick: A bookmaker blackmails a man who feigned death to collect insurance money, and finds the man's wife wants a share. (S3, ep 27) [S]

The Sixties

Today 15:00 - 16:00

The Times They Are A-Changin': A look at the changing social landscape of America in the 60s, from growing environmental concerns to civil rights and the women's movement. (S1, ep 9) [S,AD]

Discovering: Peter Ustinov

Today 16:00 - 17:00

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]

Landscape Artist Of The Year

Today 17:00 - 18:00

The competition heads to Paddy's Hole, South Gare, where Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell invite a new group of artists to capture the striking harbour scene. (5 of 9) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 18:00 - 18:30

Picture Of A Place: Hazel is an elderly widow who lives in a farmhouse full of antiques. When a conman arrives he dupes her into selling him a picture at a knock-down price. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 18:30 - 19:00

Proof Of Guilt: George is denying murder, even though he was in a locked room with the victim when he was shot. Inspector Walters just can't find any evidence against him. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2026

Today 19:00 - 20:00

New. The artists paint broadcaster Rylan Clark, musician Alison Balsom or theatre director Jamie Lloyd. Who will advance? (S13, ep 5) [S,AD]

New: Classic Movies: The Elephant Man

Today 20:00 - 21:00

New. Ian Nathan goes behind the scenes of David Lynch's The Elephant Man, starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins, to explore its creation and impact. (S6, ep 5) [S]

Discovering: Jamie Foxx

Today 21:00 - 22:00

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Ray, Dreamgirls, Collateral and Django Unchained. (S16, ep 3) [S]

The Very Best of Peter Sellers

Today 22:00 - 23:10

A celebration of Peter Sellers' remarkable career, featuring some of the beloved comedian and actor's most iconic roles and unforgettable performances. [S]

Christopher Nolan: The Directors

Today 23:10 - 00:10

Christopher Nolan: An iconic director with a portfolio of blockbuster films, explore the life and career of silver-screen genius Christopher Nolan. (S7, ep 6) [S,AD]

Fri Nov 06
Catching Fire: The Story Of Anita Pallenberg

Tomorrow 00:10 - 02:20

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]

Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story

Tomorrow 02:20 - 04:15

Edna O'Brien, 93, reflects on her life, novels and love through journals read by Jessie Buckley, with insight from writers like Gabriel Byrne. [S]

Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge

Tomorrow 04:15 - 05:10

This eye-opening series takes an inside look at Rolling Stone magazine's cultural impact over the last 50 years. Contains nudity and adult themes. (1 of 6) [S,AD]

The Sixties

Tomorrow 05:10 - 06:00

The Times They Are A-Changin': A look at the changing social landscape of America in the 60s, from growing environmental concerns to civil rights and the women's movement. (S1, ep 9) [S,AD]

Classic FM Live: Classical Anthems

Tomorrow 06:00 - 08:00

Alexander Armstrong and Myleene Klass present a concert of classical anthems at the Royal Albert Hall, with performances from Freddie De Tommaso, Hayato Sumino and more. [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

Mountain Oval: Guest painter Steve Ross creates an oval landscape, featuring blue skies, a frosty mountain, fresh foothills and glistening lake. (S10, ep 9) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Tomorrow 08:30 - 09:00

Ocean Sunset: Bob paints a breathtaking seascape with a sunset sky and cascading waves, which combine to create a spectacular beach reflection. (S10, ep 10) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

Fat Chance: A pharmacist tries to elope with his lover, but his larger than life wife stands in his way. John Castle and Miriam Margolyes star in this tale with a twist. (S2, ep 12) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00

Back For Christmas: A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star. (S3, ep 1) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

Bull in a China Shop: A homicide detective is befriended by four old women who invite him for tea and proceed to play out a variation of Arsenic and Old Lace for his benefit. (S3, ep 26) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

Disappearing Trick: A bookmaker blackmails a man who feigned death to collect insurance money, and finds the man's wife wants a share. (S3, ep 27) [S]

Discovering: Peter Ustinov

Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:00

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]

Discovering: Paul Simon

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30

Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of award-winning American singer songwriter Paul Simon, whose fame, influence and success began as part of duo Simon & Garfunkel. [S]

Discovering: Meat Loaf

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

Music journalists examine the life and music of the late Meat Loaf, the legendary singer-songwriter behind Bat Out of Hell. (S5, ep 4) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

Picture Of A Place: Hazel is an elderly widow who lives in a farmhouse full of antiques. When a conman arrives he dupes her into selling him a picture at a knock-down price. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 13:30 - 14:00

Proof Of Guilt: George is denying murder, even though he was in a locked room with the victim when he was shot. Inspector Walters just can't find any evidence against him. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

Lamb to the Slaughter: When Mary Maloney's police chief husband is found dead, the police investigate and run into difficulties trying to find the murder weapon. (S3, ep 28) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

Fatal Figures: A meek bored man wants to feel a sense of importance, so he turns to serious crimes ranging from theft to eventual murder. (S3, ep 29) [S]

The Sixties

Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00

Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll: A look at America's changing morality during the 60s, from views towards sex and the use of drugs to a newfound expressiveness through music. (S1, ep 10) [S,AD]

Discovering: Ian McKellen

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

A glimpse into the life and six-decade long career of Sir Ian McKellen, star of Richard III and X-Men, who has won many awards for his vast work in film. (S13, ep 6) [S,AD]

Landscape Artist Of The Year

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00

The last of the heats takes place in Worm's Head, Wales, where the artists have just four hours to capture the stunning coastal scene on canvas. (6 of 9) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

Vengeance Is Mine Inc: Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the services of Tom and George, two actors from New York who are hell bent on revenge. (S3, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

A Girl Can't Always Have Everything: Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy. (S3, ep 5) [S,AD]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Tomorrow 19:00 - 20:00

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

Guy Garvey: From The Vaults

Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00

1978 Revisited: Guy returns to 1978, where the punk revolution is still alive with bands like The Undertones and Sex Pistols. Features interviews with The Fall and Magazine. (S4, ep 1) [S]

Jimi Hendrix: Blue Wild Angel

Tomorrow 21:00 - 23:00

Live At The Isle Of Wight. New: Witness Jimi Hendrix's electrifying final UK performance at the Isle of Wight Festival, captured just weeks before his untimely death. [S]

New: Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival

Tomorrow 23:00 - 01:40

New. Music, idealism and chaos collide at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, as The Who, The Doors and Jimi Hendrix perform against a backdrop of turmoil. [S]

Sat Nov 07
Isle of Wight Festival 2025

Saturday 01:40 - 04:00

James. Coverage of the iconic Isle of Wight festival, one of the UK's biggest and most legendary highlights of the summer. Featuring James. [S]

Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge

Saturday 04:00 - 05:00

Exploring the unique relationship between John Lennon and the magazine, and how coverage of Nixon's re-election campaign disrupted political journalism. (2 of 6) [S,AD]

The Sixties

Saturday 05:00 - 06:00

Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll: A look at America's changing morality during the 60s, from views towards sex and the use of drugs to a newfound expressiveness through music. (S1, ep 10) [S,AD]

The Wind In The Willows

Saturday 06:00 - 08:15

Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad as they embark on a series of riotous adventures spiralling from Toad's insatiable need for speed. [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 08:15 - 08:50

Mr Botibol's First Love: Jake Weston stars in this twisted story. A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano. (S2, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 08:50 - 09:25

The Umbrella Man: John Mills stars in this story with a twist. A con man arrives in town and starts his scam. Michael Gambon guest stars. (S2, ep 9) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 09:25 - 09:55

The Flypaper: Lorna Charles and Alfred Burke star in this twisted tale. With a 12 year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid. (S2, ep 10) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 09:55 - 10:30

The Orderly World of Mr Appleby: Robert Lang stars in this tale with a twist. A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest. (S2, ep 11) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 10:30 - 11:00

Fat Chance: A pharmacist tries to elope with his lover, but his larger than life wife stands in his way. John Castle and Miriam Margolyes star in this tale with a twist. (S2, ep 12) [S,AD]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00

A Matter of Murder: A notorious auto thief and his gang steal a Rolls-Royce, unaware that the trunk contains the body of a woman who was murdered by her husband. (S2, ep 23) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Saturday 12:00 - 13:00

The Gentleman Caller: When a man and his wife attempt to do away with an elderly lady, they discover that she is not as senile as they had imagined. (S2, ep 24) [S]

Opry Live

Saturday 13:00 - 14:00

New. Opry Live: Darius Rucker, 49 Winchester, Ashley Cooke: Darius Rucker, 49 Winchester and Ashley Cooke take to the Grand Ole Opry stage for a night of live country music. (S1, ep 18) [S]

Bowie: The Man Who Changed The World

Saturday 14:00 - 16:00

Documentary celebrating the life and legacy of David Bowie, one of the 20th century's most influential musical artists. Features interviews with those who knew him best. [S]

Cream: Classic Albums

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

Disraeli Gears: Cream's Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce discuss the making of Disraeli Gears, their timeless 1967 album that solidified their status as a 'super group'. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2026

Saturday 17:00 - 18:00

New. The artists paint broadcaster Rylan Clark, musician Alison Balsom or theatre director Jamie Lloyd. Who will advance? (S13, ep 5) [S,AD]

Queen: Live At The Rainbow

Saturday 18:00 - 19:40

A treat for all Queen fans as Freddie, Brian, John and Roger perform early hits such as Killer Queen and Seven Seas of Rhye at the Rainbow Theatre in London in 1974. [S]

Queen: The Magic Years

Saturday 19:40 - 21:00

Documentary charting the 16 years of the famed music group Queen, including their 1986 Tour and Live Aid. [S]

FILM: Bohemian Rhapsody

Saturday 21:00 - 23:30

Smash hit biopic following the highs and lows of the legendary rock band Queen and their late famed frontman Freddie Mercury, played by Academy Award-winner Rami Malek. (2018) [S,AD]

Queen: Live At Wembley Stadium

Saturday 23:30 - 01:55

One of the world's biggest bands return to the scene of their Live Aid (1985) triumph a year earlier to play all their greatest hits in front of a packed Wembley Stadium. [S]

Sun Nov 08
Electric Light Orchestra: Live - The Early Years

Sunday 01:55 - 03:00

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

Simple Minds: Greatest Albums Live

Sunday 03:00 - 04:00

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]

Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends

Sunday 04:00 - 05:00

Nile Rodgers: In Miami, disco legend Nile Rodgers explores his impressive musical career, from Studio 54 to David Bowie and Daft Punk. (S1, ep 4) [S]

Phil Collins: Classic Albums

Sunday 05:00 - 06:00

Face Value: Phil Collins reveals how he turned personal turmoil into an acclaimed debut solo album, which features arguably his most enduring hit, In The Air Tonight. (S1, ep 14) [S,AD]

All Rise: Edinburgh International Festival

Sunday 06:00 - 08:20

New. Wynton Marsalis' All Rise: Wynton Marsalis brings All Rise to the stage, a celebration of jazz and blues performed by more than 200 musicians and singers. [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 08:20 - 08:55

Back For Christmas: A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star. (S3, ep 1) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 08:55 - 09:25

Picture Of A Place: Hazel is an elderly widow who lives in a farmhouse full of antiques. When a conman arrives he dupes her into selling him a picture at a knock-down price. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 09:25 - 10:00

Proof Of Guilt: George is denying murder, even though he was in a locked room with the victim when he was shot. Inspector Walters just can't find any evidence against him. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

Vengeance Is Mine Inc: Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the services of Tom and George, two actors from New York who are hell bent on revenge. (S3, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

A Girl Can't Always Have Everything: Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy. (S3, ep 5) [S,AD]

Classic Movies: The Elephant Man

Sunday 11:00 - 12:00

New. Ian Nathan goes behind the scenes of David Lynch's The Elephant Man, starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins, to explore its creation and impact. (S6, ep 5) [S]

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2026

Sunday 12:00 - 13:00

New. The artists paint broadcaster Rylan Clark, musician Alison Balsom or theatre director Jamie Lloyd. Who will advance? (S13, ep 5) [S,AD]

Rudyard Kipling: A Secret Life

Sunday 13:00 - 14:00

Insightful documentary film lifting the lid on the private life, devastating secrets and battles of the acclaimed author behind works such as If and The Jungle Book. [S,AD]

Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives And Magic

Sunday 14:00 - 15:40

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]

War Art with Eddie Redmayne

Sunday 15:40 - 16:50

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]

War Paint - Women At War

Sunday 16:50 - 18:45

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]

Becoming Marilyn

Sunday 18:45 - 20:00

A portrait in the feminist and post #MeToo era, with a contemporary take on violence against women during Hollywood's golden years in the 1950s through the eyes of a female director. [S]

New: Some Like It Hot

Sunday 20:00 - 22:15

Marilyn Monroe stars in the classic comedy about two musicians who witness a mob hit and disguise themselves as women to make their escape. [S]

Meat Loaf: Classic Albums

Sunday 22:15 - 23:15

...Bat Out of Hell. Celebrate the life of Meat Loaf with this look at the story of one of the most successful LPs ever. Includes contributions from the late artist himself. (S1, ep 12) [S,AD]

New: Opry Live

Sunday 23:15 - 00:15

New. Opry Live: Scotty McCreery, Vince Gill, Maggie Rose: Scotty McCreery, Vince Gill and Maggie Rose bring live country music to the Grand Ole Opry stage. (S1, ep 19) [S]

Mon Nov 09
New: Joan Armatrading: Live at Asylum Chapel

Monday 00:15 - 02:40

New. Joan Armatrading takes to the stage with a full live band, performing new music alongside classics including Love and Affection and Drop the Pilot. [S]

Bruce Springsteen: Live In Dublin

Monday 02:40 - 05:00

New. Recorded in Dublin, Bruce Springsteen and The Sessions Band reimagine fan favourites and folk classics in an energetic live performance. [S]

Bob Marley - Catch A Fire: Classic Albums

Monday 05:00 - 06:00

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]

Cirque Du Soleil: Varekai

Monday 06:00 - 08:00

Telling the story of Icarus, whose wings melt when he flies too close to the sun, sending him crashing into the volcanic and mysterious world of Varekai. (2003) [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

Triple View: In this masterpiece, Bob creates a spectacular scene featuring a towering, snowy mountain looming over a homely cabin nestled in a lush meadow. (S10, ep 11) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Monday 08:30 - 09:00

Winter Frost: Bob paints a cold mountain-scape, featuring a warm sun that overlooks a snowy paradise complete with a gleaming lake. (S10, ep 12) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

Picture Of A Place: Hazel is an elderly widow who lives in a farmhouse full of antiques. When a conman arrives he dupes her into selling him a picture at a knock-down price. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 09:30 - 10:00

Proof Of Guilt: George is denying murder, even though he was in a locked room with the victim when he was shot. Inspector Walters just can't find any evidence against him. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

Lamb to the Slaughter: When Mary Maloney's police chief husband is found dead, the police investigate and run into difficulties trying to find the murder weapon. (S3, ep 28) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

Fatal Figures: A meek bored man wants to feel a sense of importance, so he turns to serious crimes ranging from theft to eventual murder. (S3, ep 29) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Monday 11:00 - 12:00

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

Discovering: Ian McKellen

Monday 12:00 - 13:00

A glimpse into the life and six-decade long career of Sir Ian McKellen, star of Richard III and X-Men, who has won many awards for his vast work in film. (S13, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

Vengeance Is Mine Inc: Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the services of Tom and George, two actors from New York who are hell bent on revenge. (S3, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 13:30 - 14:00

A Girl Can't Always Have Everything: Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy. (S3, ep 5) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 14:00 - 14:30

Death Sentence: Norman's lack of interest in wife Paula leads her to believe he no longer loves her, but she's wrong, and Norman threatens murder to prove it. (S3, ep 30) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 14:30 - 15:00

The Festive Season: A bitter man continues to live in a dark old mansion with his controlling sister, who he suspects killed his wife while openly planning her murder. (S3, ep 31) [S]

The Seventies

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

Television Gets Real: Emmy-nominated documentary series examining the politics, culture and historic events of the 1970s. Contains offensive language. (S1, ep 1) [S,AD]

Discovering: Ed Harris

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

Ed Harris: A look at the life and career of the Hollywood superstar, whose notable works include acclaimed performances in Apollo 13, The Truman Show and The Hours. (S13, ep 7) [S,AD]

Landscape Artist Of The Year

Monday 17:00 - 18:00

The remaining artists compete for a place in next week's final as they aim to impress the judges with their landscapes of the Hop Shop lavender farm in Kent. (7 of 9) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

Parson's Pleasure: Cyril Boggis makes a profitable living as a rogue antiques dealer. But when he buys Farmer Rummins' valuable furniture, his luck may be about to run out. (S3, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

The Stinker: When millionaire Jack runs into Harold, a boy he bullied at school, he gives him a job. But Harold soon suspects his wife of having an affair with his new boss. (S3, ep 7) [S,AD]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Monday 19:00 - 20:00

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

Andre Rieu: I Lost My Heart In Heidelberg

Monday 20:00 - 22:00

The violin sensation leads a spectacular musical tour of the German town, giving sensational performances from a romantic ruined castle and a boat on the river Neckar. [S]

New: All Rise: Edinburgh International Festival

Monday 22:00 - 22:50

New: The National Youth Orchestra of the USA and Karina Canellakis perform vibrant works by Barber, Gershwin and Bartók, with pianist Kirill Gerstein. [S]

New: Romeo And Juliet: Beyond...

Monday 22:50 - 00:40

Shakespeare's timeless tale of forbidden love comes to life through the dancers of the Royal Ballet, with Sir Kenneth MacMillan's celebrated choreography set to Prokofiev's stirring score. [S]

Tue Nov 10
Bryn Terfel: Celtic Beethoven

Tuesday 00:40 - 02:00

The bass-baritone is joined by Carlos Núñez and the Orchestre National de Bretagne for an exploration of Beethoven's arrangements of Scottish, Irish and Welsh folk songs. [S]

New: Holst: Inside The Music

Tuesday 02:00 - 03:00

New. Holst: Step inside the rehearsal room with the London Philharmonic Orchestra as conductors Edward Gardner and Karina Canellakis explore five remarkable symphonies. (1 of 6) [S]

Skinner & Mina's Literary Road Trip

Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00

Pope & Swift. Frank and Denise meet Ian Hislop to discover how Pope and Swift created satire that still influences writers today, before exploring Pope's grotto. (1 of 3) [S,AD]

Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge

Tuesday 04:00 - 05:00

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]

The Seventies

Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00

Television Gets Real: Emmy-nominated documentary series examining the politics, culture and historic events of the 1970s. Contains offensive language. (S1, ep 1) [S,AD]

Darbar Festival 2025

Tuesday 06:00 - 07:00

Darbar Festival 2025 20th Anniversary: Discover the beauty of ragas and talas, unwind with wellbeing sessions and immerse yourself in the meditative power of Indian music. (S1, ep 1) [S]

Battle Of The Irish Dancers

Tuesday 07:00 - 08:00

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]

The Joy Of Painting

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

Lakeside Cabin: Bob creates an awe-inspiring summertime landscape, featuring a cabin nestled in a grassy meadow surrounded by trees and bushes. (S10, ep 13) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Tuesday 08:30 - 09:00

Mountain Stream: In this masterpiece, Bob paints a cool blue waterway that winds effortlessly from a snow-topped mountain in the distance. (S11, ep 1) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

Vengeance Is Mine Inc: Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the services of Tom and George, two actors from New York who are hell bent on revenge. (S3, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 09:30 - 10:00

A Girl Can't Always Have Everything: Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy. (S3, ep 5) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

Death Sentence: Norman's lack of interest in wife Paula leads her to believe he no longer loves her, but she's wrong, and Norman threatens murder to prove it. (S3, ep 30) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

The Festive Season: A bitter man continues to live in a dark old mansion with his controlling sister, who he suspects killed his wife while openly planning her murder. (S3, ep 31) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00

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

Discovering: Ed Harris

Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00

Ed Harris: A look at the life and career of the Hollywood superstar, whose notable works include acclaimed performances in Apollo 13, The Truman Show and The Hours. (S13, ep 7) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

Parson's Pleasure: Cyril Boggis makes a profitable living as a rogue antiques dealer. But when he buys Farmer Rummins' valuable furniture, his luck may be about to run out. (S3, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 13:30 - 14:00

The Stinker: When millionaire Jack runs into Harold, a boy he bullied at school, he gives him a job. But Harold soon suspects his wife of having an affair with his new boss. (S3, ep 7) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

Listen, Listen....!: Not a soul will listen to a mild-mannered man's theory about a string of murders that happen close to home. (S3, ep 32) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

Post Mortem: A wife refuses to let her husband squander a $133,000 sweepstakes ticket inherited from her first dead spouse, so he plans on killing her. (S3, ep 33) [S]

The Seventies

Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00

The United States Vs Nixon: A look at how the Watergate scandal led to Richard Nixon being the only president in United States history to resign from office. (S1, ep 2) [S,AD]

Discovering: Gary Oldman

Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00

Gary Oldman: A look at the versatile and fruitful career of the superstar, which includes an Academy Award-winning performance as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. (S13, ep 8) [S,AD]

Landscape Artist Of The Year

Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00

It's the final and the three remaining artists capture the landscape of Winkworth Arboretum in Surrey, before one is crowned Landscape Artist of the Year 2017. (8 of 9) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

I'll Be Seeing You: When Roland leaves his cruel, millionairess wife Vivien for a fresh start with his mistress Anna, the snubbed spouse plans to make his life a living hell. (S3, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

The Party: When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge. (S3, ep 9) [S,AD]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00

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

New: Holst: Inside The Music

Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00

New. Holst: Step inside the rehearsal room with the London Philharmonic Orchestra as conductors Edward Gardner and Karina Canellakis explore five remarkable symphonies. (1 of 6) [S]

Amadeus

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

As the Mozart's grieve a devastating loss, Salieri continues to pull the strings against Amadeus' success. With sexual scenes. (3 of 5) [S,AD]

Battle Of The Irish Dancers

Tuesday 22:00 - 23:00

Game on: Dedicated dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian. (3 of 3) [S]

Science Fiction In The Atomic Age

Tuesday 23:00 - 00:00

Arthur C Clarke to Ray Bradbury: Explore how WWII shifted literature and media, with American tradition dominating post-war in influence and success. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Wed Nov 11
Peter O'Toole: Along The Sky Road to Aqaba

Wednesday 00:00 - 02:00

Feature documentary reflecting on Peter O'Toole's towering theatrical legacy. Includes interviews with Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Derek Jacobi and Stephen Fry. [S]

New: Portrait Aratist Of The Year 2026

Wednesday 02:00 - 03:00

New. Kojey Radical, Michelle De Swarte, Jeremy King: Nine artists capture a celebrity sitter as they compete for a semi-final place. (S3, ep 6) [S,AD]

Skinner & Mina's Literary Road Trip

Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00

Pope & Swift. Frank and Denise discover how Pope became the poet of the age and find out how Swift's insightful political satire turned him into an Irish hero. (2 of 3) [S,AD]

Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge

Wednesday 04:00 - 05:00

Rolling Stone moves to New York, Elvis dies, Hunter S Thompson covers the Pulitzer divorce case, and televangelists attack the magazine. (4 of 6) [S,AD]

The Seventies

Wednesday 05:00 - 06:00

The United States Vs Nixon: A look at how the Watergate scandal led to Richard Nixon being the only president in United States history to resign from office. (S1, ep 2) [S,AD]

Andre Rieu: I Lost My Heart In Heidelberg

Wednesday 06:00 - 08:00

The violin sensation leads a spectacular musical tour of the German town, giving sensational performances from a romantic ruined castle and a boat on the river Neckar. [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

Country Cabin: Bob paints an old weathered dwelling, buried deep in the snow and surrounded by protective evergreens. (S11, ep 2) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Wednesday 08:30 - 09:00

Daisy Delight: In this dark, gloomy masterpiece, Bob paints a majestic stand of evergreen trees overlooking flowers growing on a sloping mound. (S11, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

Parson's Pleasure: Cyril Boggis makes a profitable living as a rogue antiques dealer. But when he buys Farmer Rummins' valuable furniture, his luck may be about to run out. (S3, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00

The Stinker: When millionaire Jack runs into Harold, a boy he bullied at school, he gives him a job. But Harold soon suspects his wife of having an affair with his new boss. (S3, ep 7) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30

Listen, Listen....!: Not a soul will listen to a mild-mannered man's theory about a string of murders that happen close to home. (S3, ep 32) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00

Post Mortem: A wife refuses to let her husband squander a $133,000 sweepstakes ticket inherited from her first dead spouse, so he plans on killing her. (S3, ep 33) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00

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

Discovering: Gary Oldman

Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00

Gary Oldman: A look at the versatile and fruitful career of the superstar, which includes an Academy Award-winning performance as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. (S13, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

I'll Be Seeing You: When Roland leaves his cruel, millionairess wife Vivien for a fresh start with his mistress Anna, the snubbed spouse plans to make his life a living hell. (S3, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00

The Party: When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge. (S3, ep 9) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30

The Crocodile Case: Jack kills Phyllis' first husband and cashes in by marrying the widow. But after identifying her lost crocodile dressing case, he might have exposed himself. (S3, ep 34) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00

Dip in the Pool: William Botibol is a gambler and has convinced himself he's figured out a way to win a bet predicting the mileage his cruise ship will cover in 24 hours. (S3, ep 35) [S]

The Seventies

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

Peace With Honour: A look at how the United States began to reconcile with itself after withdrawing from the Vietnam War in 1973. Emmy-nominated documentary series. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

Discovering: Bruce Willis

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

Bruce Willis: A glimpse into the life and career of the Die Hard star, whose other notable film works include Pulp Fiction, The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable. (S13, ep 9) [S,AD]

Landscape Artist Of The Year

Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00

This special film follows the winner of Landscape Artist of the Year 2017 to Jamaica, where they will paint the breathtaking view from Noel Coward's home, Firefly. (9 of 9) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

Would You Believe It: Two archaeologists working in Jordan get more than they bargain for when they decide to smuggle the statue of a mysterious woman over the border to Israel. (S4, ep 1) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

Vicious Circle: When an elderly lady catches a burglar trying to rob her, she decides to help him go straight. But she has to take a different approach when he refuses to change. (S4, ep 2) [S]

Holst: Inside The Music

Wednesday 19:00 - 20:00

New. Holst: Step inside the rehearsal room with the London Philharmonic Orchestra as conductors Edward Gardner and Karina Canellakis explore five remarkable symphonies. (1 of 6) [S]

New: Portrait Aratist Of The Year 2026

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

New. Kojey Radical, Michelle De Swarte, Jeremy King: Nine artists capture a celebrity sitter as they compete for a semi-final place. (S3, ep 6) [S,AD]

The Michelangelo Code: Secrets of the Sistine Chapel

Wednesday 21:00 - 23:20

Film following art critic Waldemar Januszczak, who sets out to prove that Michelangelo's greatest work contains a veiled meaning. [S]

Classic Movies: The Elephant Man

Wednesday 23:20 - 00:20

New. Ian Nathan goes behind the scenes of David Lynch's The Elephant Man, starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins, to explore its creation and impact. (S6, ep 5) [S]

Thu Nov 12
Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive

Thursday 00:20 - 02:00

Spotlighting his life and career, bear witness to comedian and poet Spike Milligan's never before aired film, interviews and scripts. Contains discriminatory content. [S,AD]

New: Classic Movies: The Blue Angel

Thursday 02:00 - 03:00

New. Classic Movies: The Blue Angel: Ian Nathan explores The Blue Angel, the landmark film that transformed Marlene Dietrich into an international screen icon. (S6, ep 4) [S]

Skinner & Mina's Literary Road Trip

Thursday 03:00 - 04:00

Pope & Swift. Frank and Denise uncover the glorious summer when Swift was reunited with Pope in England, resulting in Gulliver's Travels and The Dunciad. (3 of 3) [S,AD]

Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge

Thursday 04:00 - 05:00

The explosive 1993 interview with Bill Clinton, the embrace of hip-hop, and the 2008 cover-story 'Britney Spears: Inside An American Tragedy'. (5 of 6) [S,AD]

The Seventies

Thursday 05:00 - 06:00

Peace With Honour: A look at how the United States began to reconcile with itself after withdrawing from the Vietnam War in 1973. Emmy-nominated documentary series. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

Romeo And Juliet: Beyond...

Thursday 06:00 - 07:50

Shakespeare's timeless tale of forbidden love comes to life through the dancers of the Royal Ballet, with Sir Kenneth MacMillan's celebrated choreography set to Prokofiev's stirring score. [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Thursday 07:50 - 08:25

Hidden Stream: Bob creates a stunning riverside scene, with towering trees overlooking a seemingly idyllic spot for wild swimming. (S11, ep 4) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Thursday 08:25 - 09:00

Towering Glacier: In this masterpiece, Bob paints an immense ice-topped mountain looming over lush grassland and a stunning waterfall. (S11, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

I'll Be Seeing You: When Roland leaves his cruel, millionairess wife Vivien for a fresh start with his mistress Anna, the snubbed spouse plans to make his life a living hell. (S3, ep 8) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 09:30 - 10:00

The Party: When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge. (S3, ep 9) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

The Crocodile Case: Jack kills Phyllis' first husband and cashes in by marrying the widow. But after identifying her lost crocodile dressing case, he might have exposed himself. (S3, ep 34) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

Dip in the Pool: William Botibol is a gambler and has convinced himself he's figured out a way to win a bet predicting the mileage his cruise ship will cover in 24 hours. (S3, ep 35) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Thursday 11:00 - 12:00

The Lonely Hours: While renting a room at a farmhouse, a deranged woman becomes fascinated by a seven-month-old boy who she believes is her son. (S1, ep 22) [S]

Discovering: Bruce Willis

Thursday 12:00 - 13:00

Bruce Willis: A glimpse into the life and career of the Die Hard star, whose other notable film works include Pulp Fiction, The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable. (S13, ep 9) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

Would You Believe It: Two archaeologists working in Jordan get more than they bargain for when they decide to smuggle the statue of a mysterious woman over the border to Israel. (S4, ep 1) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 13:30 - 14:00

Vicious Circle: When an elderly lady catches a burglar trying to rob her, she decides to help him go straight. But she has to take a different approach when he refuses to change. (S4, ep 2) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

The Safe Place: George Piper is a bank teller. As concern mounts over his finances, he and his brother Fred think they have a foolproof plan to secure funds for the future. (S3, ep 36) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

The Canary Sedan: While travelling in chauffeured car, Laura Bowlby - a woman with psychic powers - hears a voice telling her a tragic love story. (S3, ep 37) [S]

The Seventies

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

What's Goin' On: American popular music explodes into new formats, while established artists, including Blondie, Billy Joel and KISS find new ways to express themselves. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

Discovering: Michelle Pfeiffer

Thursday 16:00 - 17:00

The story of the life and career of the Academy Award-nominated star of Dangerous Liaisons, The Fabulous Baker Boys and many more films. (S13, ep 10) [S,AD]

Landscape Artist Of The Year

Thursday 17:00 - 18:00

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell hunt for the country's best landscape artist. The competition begins in Yorkshire, where the contestants paint Fountains Abbey. (1 of 9) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

The Boy Who Talked With Animals: When David rescues a giant turtle, it looks as though he's found a new friend. But there could be more to his pet than meets the eye. (S4, ep 3) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

Best of Everything: Desperate to win the affections of his boss's daughter, Arthur accepts the help of his friend Charlie. But is he ready to count the true cost of love? (S4, ep 4) [S]

Portrait Aratist Of The Year 2026

Thursday 19:00 - 20:00

New. Kojey Radical, Michelle De Swarte, Jeremy King: Nine artists capture a celebrity sitter as they compete for a semi-final place. (S3, ep 6) [S,AD]

New: Classic Movies: The Blue Angel

Thursday 20:00 - 21:00

New. Classic Movies: The Blue Angel: Ian Nathan explores The Blue Angel, the landmark film that transformed Marlene Dietrich into an international screen icon. (S6, ep 4) [S]

Sherlock Holmes: Murder By Decree

Thursday 21:00 - 23:20

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]

Discovering Sci-Fi On Film

Thursday 23:20 - 00:50

Ian Nathan, Neil Norman and Stephen Armstrong run through their top 25 sci-films of the last century, including The Matrix and Planet of the Apes. [S]