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Mon Jul 21
Classic Movies: The Deer Hunter

Today 15:00 - 16:00

An Oscar-winning epic about the damaging effects of war, pioneering a radically new way of depicting the atrocities. Starring Robert De Niro. (S2, ep 6) [S,AD]

John Sturges: The Directors

Today 16:00 - 17:00

A fascinating look at the life and career of Oscar-nominated director John Sturges, the mind behind classic films such as The Great Escape and The Magnificent Seven. (S3, ep 1) [S]

Discovering: Ryan Gosling

Today 17:00 - 18:00

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-nominated star of the silver screen, known for his roles in The Notebook, La La Land, Drive, First Man and Barbie. (S16, ep 4) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 18:00 - 18:30

Royal Jelly: Herbert Wise stars in this twisted tale. Mabel's baby is sick and her bee-obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health? (S2, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 18:30 - 19:00

Poison: Andrew Ray stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare? (S2, ep 5) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 19:00 - 19:30

The Silk Petticoat: In 1817 London, a silk petticoat belonging to the first wife of a newly remarried husband reveals him to be a very evil man. Michael Rennie stars. (S7, ep 9) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 19:30 - 20:00

Bad Actor: An alcoholic actor strangles his friend who won his part in a play and uses an unusual method to try to dispose of his body. Robert Duvall stars. (S7, ep 10) [S]

New: Andre Rieu: Love Is All..

Today 20:00 - 22:00

...Around. New. In the summer of 2023, André Rieu delighted over 145.000 fans in his hometown of Maastricht. The picturesque square serves as the backdrop of this magical atmosphere. [S]

Musical Masterpieces

Today 22:00 - 23:00

The Four Seasons: Myleene Klass and Errollyn Wallen explore The Four Seasons, Antonio Vivaldi's set of violin concertos. Features a special performance from Sinfonia Cymru. (S1, ep 1) [S]

Jacqueline Du Pre: Genius And Tragedy

Today 23:00 - 01:00

Narrated by Yo-Yo Ma, this film celebrates the enigmatic British cellist, whose career was cruelly curtailed by multiple sclerosis when she was twenty-eight years old. [S]

Tue Jul 22
Lily & Lolly: The Forgotten Yeats Sisters

Tomorrow 01:00 - 02:30

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]

Art Matters

Tomorrow 02:30 - 04:00

Melvyn Bragg draws on a career spanning more than 60 years, making a rousing case for why the arts matter - exploring his early years and the stories of influential interviewees. [S]

Landmark

Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00

Artists and local communities join forces to compete for the chance to create the UK's next major landmark in this exciting new series hosted by Gemma Cairney. (S1, ep 5) [S,AD]

Auction

Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:30

The documentary series returns and heads to Sotheby's, where JMW Turner's Rome, From Mount Aventine is expected to sell for upwards of £20million. (S6, ep 1) [S]

Auction

Tomorrow 05:30 - 06:00

In Geneva, Christie's is auctioning the precious gems of Princess Eugenie. Meanwhile, in London, Sotheby's has a rare miniature portrait of the composer Mozart. (S6, ep 2) [S]

ENO's Drive & Live: La bohème

Tomorrow 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

Tomorrow 07:50 - 08:25

Sunset Over the Waves: Bob paints dramatic, crashing waves with golden, pink and mauve tones as he creates an awe-inspiring seascape on canvas. (S11, ep 10) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Tomorrow 08:25 - 09:00

Golden Glow: Bob perfectly demonstrates how to make a snow scene glow as he paints a glistening pond in the dead of winter. (S11, ep 11) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

Galloping Foxley: John Mills stars in this twisted tale. A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood. (S2, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00

Georgy Porgy: Joan Collins stars in a twisted tale. George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change. (S2, ep 3) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

The Silk Petticoat: In 1817 London, a silk petticoat belonging to the first wife of a newly remarried husband reveals him to be a very evil man. Michael Rennie stars. (S7, ep 9) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

Bad Actor: An alcoholic actor strangles his friend who won his part in a play and uses an unusual method to try to dispose of his body. Robert Duvall stars. (S7, ep 10) [S]

John Sturges: The Directors

Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:00

A fascinating look at the life and career of Oscar-nominated director John Sturges, the mind behind classic films such as The Great Escape and The Magnificent Seven. (S3, ep 1) [S]

Discovering: Ryan Gosling

Tomorrow 12:00 - 13:00

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-nominated star of the silver screen, known for his roles in The Notebook, La La Land, Drive, First Man and Barbie. (S16, ep 4) [S]

HMS Pinafore Opera With ENO

Tomorrow 13:00 - 15:00

Produced by the English National Opera, Les Dennis stars in Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera HMS PINAFORE - a hilarious tale of love, honour and duty. [S]

Classic Movies: The Ipcress Files

Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00

Classic Movies - The Ipcress Files: One of the greatest spy movies ever made, The Ipcress File begins with a kidnap, a killing and a cup of coffee. (S3, ep 1) [S]

Sidney Lumet: The Directors

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

An intriguing look into the life and career of Academy Award-winning film director Sidney Lumet. (S3, ep 2) [S]

Discovering: Sir John Mills

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Ryan's Daughter, Great Expectations and Hobson's Choice. (S16, ep 5) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

The Hitch-Hiker: Rod Taylor stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride. (S2, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

Genesis and Catastrophe: A Roald Dahl story with a twist. A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her? (S2, ep 7) [S,AD]

Opry Live

Tomorrow 19:00 - 20:00

Opry Live: Prepare to be blown away by performances from Darius Rucker, Nate Smith and Ashley McBryde. [S]

The Art Mysteries

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

Melencolia I, by Albrecht Durer: Created in 1514 and widely regarded as the greatest print ever made, Durer's Melencolia has defied all attempts to understand it. (S3, ep 1) [S,AD]

The Art Mysteries

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

Fountain by Marcel Duchamp: Voted the most influential artwork of the 20th century, Marcel Duchamp's upturned urinal changed the course of art - creating 'conceptual art'. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]

Inside Guggenheim

Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:15

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 Yardbirds

Tomorrow 22:15 - 00:00

The story of five incredible years, 1963-1968, which saw The Yardbirds go from a relatively small-time suburban blues outfit to one of the most respected rock bands in history. [S]

Wed Jul 23
Cream: Classic Albums

Wednesday 00:00 - 01:00

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]

Hired Gun

Wednesday 01:00 - 03:00

The untold story of session and touring musicians hired by artists like Metallica, Kiss and Billy Joel. Features interviews with Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Steve Vai and more. [S]

Sky Arts Book Club Summer Reads...

Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00

Elizabeth Day and Andi Oliver welcome Caleb Azumah Nelson to the Sky Arts Book Club, where the Costa First Novel Award-winning author discusses Open Water. [S]

Landmark

Wednesday 04:00 - 05:00

Artists and local communities join forces to compete for the chance to create the UK's next major landmark in this exciting new series hosted by Gemma Cairney. (S1, ep 6) [S,AD]

Auction

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:30

In Geneva, Sotheby's is selling the 1925 Henry Graves Supercomplication - the world's most complicated handmade watch - and it is expected to fetch over £10million. (S6, ep 3) [S]

Auction

Wednesday 05:30 - 06:00

Mary Soames was Winston Churchill's last surviving daughter and following her death in May 2014, the remarkable contents of her home have come to auction in London. (S6, ep 4) [S]

Andre Rieu: Love Is All..

Wednesday 06:00 - 08:00

...Around. New. In the summer of 2023, André Rieu delighted over 145.000 fans in his hometown of Maastricht. The picturesque square serves as the backdrop of this magical atmosphere. [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

Roadside Barn: In this masterpiece, Bob follows an old dirt road up to a quaint country barn nestled in nature's greenery. (S11, ep 12) [S,AD]

The Joy Of Painting

Wednesday 08:30 - 09:00

Happy Accident: Bob creates an immensely satisfying scene on canvas, featuring fluffy trees surrounding the banks of a rushing river. (S11, ep 13) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

Royal Jelly: Herbert Wise stars in this twisted tale. Mabel's baby is sick and her bee-obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health? (S2, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00

Poison: Andrew Ray stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare? (S2, ep 5) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 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

Wednesday 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]

Sidney Lumet: The Directors

Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00

An intriguing look into the life and career of Academy Award-winning film director Sidney Lumet. (S3, ep 2) [S]

Discovering: Sir John Mills

Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Ryan's Daughter, Great Expectations and Hobson's Choice. (S16, ep 5) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

The Hitch-Hiker: Rod Taylor stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride. (S2, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00

Genesis and Catastrophe: A Roald Dahl story with a twist. A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her? (S2, ep 7) [S,AD]

Marcel Duchamp: The Art Of The Possible

Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00

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]

Classic Movies: Kind Hearts & Coronets

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

Classic Movies - Kind Hearts & Coronets: Kind Hearts and Coronets is one of a kind, a superb pitch-black comedy about gentile serial killing. (S3, ep 2) [S]

Don Siegel: The Directors

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

An in-depth look at the life and career of American film director Don Siegel, known for the sci-fi film Invasion of the Body Snatchers and his work with Clint Eastwood. (S3, ep 3) [S]

Discovering: Michelle Yeoh

Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00

The story of an Academy Award-winning star, known for her roles in Everything Everywhere All at Once, Crazy Rich Asians and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (S16, ep 6) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

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

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00

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]

Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

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]

New: Stories From Tate Britain

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

New. 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]

Decoding Turner

Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00

What if JMW Turner's paintings are not what they seem? Enthusiasts and experts embark on a Da Vinci Code-esque quest to reveal the hidden codes they believe are woven into his art. [S,AD]

Thu Jul 24
Comedy Legends: Steve Martin

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

Join Barry Cryer as he looks back on the life and career of award-winning actor, musician and comedian Steve Martin, star of Father of the Bride and Little Shop of Horrors. (S2, ep 5) [S]

The Fantastic Mr Murray

Thursday 01:00 - 02:00

Documentary film exploring the life and character of the elusive Hollywood star, who rose to fame for his work on Saturday Night Live, Chicago and the classic Groundhog Day. [S]

Life & Rhymes

Thursday 02:00 - 02:45

For the final episode in the series, issues such as life choices, mental health and identity are explored in heartfelt performances. (S2, ep 5) [S,AD]

The Art Of Australia

Thursday 02:45 - 04:00

Strangers in a Strange Land: Explore how European settlers ignored indigenous culture, before a unique impressionism emerged reflecting Australia's distinctive identity. (1 of 3) [S]

Landmark

Thursday 04:00 - 05:00

Artists and local communities join forces to compete for the chance to create the UK's next major landmark in this exciting series hosted by Gemma Cairney. Series finale. (S1, ep 7) [S,AD]

Auction

Thursday 05:00 - 05:30

The original images of The Beatles crossing Abbey Road go up for auction at Dreweatts & Bloomsbury. Meanwhile, Old Master sculptures go under the hammer at Sotheby's. (S6, ep 5) [S]

Auction

Thursday 05:30 - 06:00

Ascot welcomes a number of classic cars put up for sale by Coys. Meanwhile, in London, a Henry Moore artwork from the collection of Lauren Bacall is up for auction. (S6, ep 6) [S]

Classic FM's Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber

Thursday 06:00 - 07:00

Classic FM's Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber returns at London's LSO St Lukes, showcasing five young classical musicians alongside the 12 Ensemble. [S]

Classic FM's Rising Stars With Julian Lloyd Webber 2024

Thursday 07:00 - 08:00

The world-renowned cellist and conductor showcases 30 of the best musicians, from cellists and organists to composers and trumpeters. (S1, ep 1) [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

Golden Knoll: Bob conjures up a beautiful scene featuring delicate, leafless trees and a grassy meadow cuddling a sweet cottage. (S12, ep 1) [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Thursday 08:30 - 09:00

Mountain Reflections: Using his inimitable brushstrokes on canvas, Bob takes a trip to a beautiful lake hideaway nestled below a towering mountain. (S12, ep 2) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

The Hitch-Hiker: Rod Taylor stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride. (S2, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 09:30 - 10:00

Genesis and Catastrophe: A Roald Dahl story with a twist. A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her? (S2, ep 7) [S,AD]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

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

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

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]

Don Siegel: The Directors

Thursday 11:00 - 12:00

An in-depth look at the life and career of American film director Don Siegel, known for the sci-fi film Invasion of the Body Snatchers and his work with Clint Eastwood. (S3, ep 3) [S]

Discovering: Michelle Yeoh

Thursday 12:00 - 13:00

The story of an Academy Award-winning star, known for her roles in Everything Everywhere All at Once, Crazy Rich Asians and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (S16, ep 6) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

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

Thursday 13:30 - 14:00

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]

The Art Mysteries

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

Melencolia I, by Albrecht Durer: Created in 1514 and widely regarded as the greatest print ever made, Durer's Melencolia has defied all attempts to understand it. (S3, ep 1) [S,AD]

The Art Mysteries

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

Fountain by Marcel Duchamp: Voted the most influential artwork of the 20th century, Marcel Duchamp's upturned urinal changed the course of art - creating 'conceptual art'. (S3, ep 2) [S,AD]

Classic Movies: The Dam Busters

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

Classic Movies - The Dam Busters: The Dam Busters begins in 1942, where a bespectacled man plays marbles with his children under a silver sky. (S3, ep 3) [S]

Stanley Donen: The Directors

Thursday 16:00 - 17:00

A look at the life and career of master of the musical Stanley Donen, who directed Hollywood greats like Singin' in the Rain, Royal Wedding and On the Town. (S3, ep 4) [S]

Discovering: Kevin Bacon

Thursday 17:00 - 18:00

The story of the life and career of a generational silver-screen star, known for his roles in Footloose, Apollo 13, Diner and Murder in the First. (S16, ep 7) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

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

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

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]

Stories From Tate Britain

Thursday 19:00 - 20:00

New. 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]

Discovering: Christopher Plummer

Thursday 20:00 - 21:00

A look into the life and legacy of Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Plummer, who has sadly passed away. (S10, ep 7) [S,AD]

Oasis: Live at Wembley

Thursday 21:00 - 23:00

As part of their Standing on the Shoulders of Giants world tour, Britpop icons Oasis put on an incredible show at Wembley, performing hits like Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger. [S]

Oasis: Standing on the Edge Of Noise

Thursday 23:00 - 00:20

A very special concert film from the iconic outfit themselves Oasis, as the duo performed at Black Island Studio. [S]

Fri Jul 25
The Story of The Jam: About The..

Friday 00:20 - 02:00

...Young Idea. Documentary telling the story of pioneering mod revival band The Jam, featuring archive performances and interviews with Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler. [S]

Cold War Steve Meets The Outside World

Friday 02:00 - 04:00

Film following the acclaimed Birmingham-based artist, known for his controversial satirical collages, as he embarks on a UK-wide, outdoor art installation. [S]

Dickens In Italy With David Harewood

Friday 04:00 - 05:00

David Harewood investigates the impact Italy had on Charles Dickens, discovering that the quintessentially English author was far more cosmopolitan than expected. [S]

Auction

Friday 05:00 - 05:30

A huge four-poster bed is up for sale at Sotheby's, while at Bonhams, buyers are invited to bid for a selection of beautifully decorated musical boxes. (S6, ep 7) [S]

Auction

Friday 05:30 - 06:00

Edouard Manet's last major work, Un Bar aux Folies-Bergère, is up for auction at Sotherby's and is expected to fetch £15-20million. (S6, ep 8) [S]

LSO: Pappano Conducts Ravel, Say & Rachmaninoff

Friday 06:00 - 07:40

A Dance to the Music of Time features Ravel, Say and Rachmaninoff, with haunting waltzes, ghostly tales and passionate melodies. [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Friday 07:40 - 08:15

Secluded Mountain: In this masterpiece, Bob creates an atmospheric mountain scene with soft, sloping grass cover, a crystal lake and rock banks. (S12, ep 3) [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Friday 08:15 - 08:50

Bright Autumn Trees: Bob gives a lesson in how to capture the unique colours of autumn as he paints trees and bushes surrounding a river with oranges and yellows. (S12, ep 4) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 08:50 - 09:25

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

Friday 09:25 - 10:00

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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 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

Friday 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]

Stanley Donen: The Directors

Friday 11:00 - 12:00

A look at the life and career of master of the musical Stanley Donen, who directed Hollywood greats like Singin' in the Rain, Royal Wedding and On the Town. (S3, ep 4) [S]

Discovering: Kevin Bacon

Friday 12:00 - 13:00

The story of the life and career of a generational silver-screen star, known for his roles in Footloose, Apollo 13, Diner and Murder in the First. (S16, ep 7) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

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

Friday 13:30 - 14:00

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]

Musical Masterpieces

Friday 14:00 - 15:00

The Four Seasons: Myleene Klass and Errollyn Wallen explore The Four Seasons, Antonio Vivaldi's set of violin concertos. Features a special performance from Sinfonia Cymru. (S1, ep 1) [S]

Classic Movies: Scott Of The Antarctic

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

Classic Movies - Scott of the Antarctic: From Charles Frend, the 1948 drama tells the tale of Robert Falcon Scott's failed attempt to reach the South Pole. (S3, ep 4) [S]

George Stevens: The Directors

Friday 16:00 - 17:00

A look at the life and career of three-time Academy Award-winning film director George Stevens. His best known films include A Place in the Sun and The Diary of Anne Frank. (S3, ep 5) [S]

Discovering: Octavia Spencer

Friday 17:00 - 18:00

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for her roles in The Help, Fruitvale Station, Hidden Figures and Ma. (S10, ep 9) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

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

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

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

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Friday 19:30 - 20:00

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]

Guy Garvey: From The Vaults

Friday 20:00 - 21:00

1989: Elbow frontman Guy Garvey lifts the lid on two decades of TV gold in a brand new series. First up, he reflects on the defining musical performances of 1989. (1 of 5) [S]

New: Opry Live

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

New. Prepare to be blown away by performances from Opry member Jelly Roll, Gabby Barrett and Brandon Lake. [S]

Clint Eastwood: A Life In Film

Friday 22:00 - 23:50

Clint Eastwood, the actor and Academy Award-winning director of films including Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby, talks candidly about his extraordinary life and career. [S]

Steve Martin And The Steep Canyon Rangers With Edie Brickell

Friday 23:50 - 02:05

Enjoy Grammy-winning music from Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers, featuring Edie Brickell, in their first-ever live concert performance. [S]

Sat Jul 26
The Ventures:Stars On Guitars

Saturday 02:05 - 04:00

Documentary telling the story of instrumental rock group The Ventures. Emerging from the late 1950s, the band helped popularise the electric guitar across the world during the 1960s. [S]

Dickens In Italy With David Harewood

Saturday 04:00 - 05:00

David Harewood investigates the impact Italy had on Charles Dickens, discovering that the quintessentially English author was far more cosmopolitan than expected. [S]

Auction

Saturday 05:00 - 05:30

Claude Monet's work is up for auction in London, where his Iris Mauves could fetch more than £10million. The sale also features works by van Gogh, Degas and Gauguin. (S6, ep 9) [S]

Auction

Saturday 05:30 - 06:00

A 1954 Chevrolet Corvette goes up for sale at Ascot Racecourse. Meanwhile, in Geneva, some legendary Cartier tiger jewels go under the hammer. Last in series. (S6, ep 10) [S]

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake

Saturday 06:00 - 08:25

To mark the 50th anniversary of Rudolf Nureyev's iconic version of Tchaikovsky's ballet, this 2014 Vienna State Opera production revives the show with new sets, costumes and more. [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 08:25 - 09:00

Royal Jelly: Herbert Wise stars in this twisted tale. Mabel's baby is sick and her bee-obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health? (S2, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 09:00 - 09:30

Poison: Andrew Ray stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare? (S2, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 09:30 - 10:00

The Hitch-Hiker: Rod Taylor stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride. (S2, ep 6) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 10:00 - 10:30

Genesis and Catastrophe: A Roald Dahl story with a twist. A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her? (S2, ep 7) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 10:30 - 11:00

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]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00

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]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Saturday 12:00 - 13:00

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

Stories From Tate Britain

Saturday 13:00 - 14:00

New. 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 Lost Leonardo

Saturday 14:00 - 15:50

Documentary exploring the case of the missing Salvator Mundi, the first painting by Leonardo da Vinci to be discovered for more than a century which has now seemingly vanished. [S,AD]

Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story

Saturday 15:50 - 17:50

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]

Bee Gees: In Our Own Time

Saturday 17:50 - 19:10

The late Robin Gibb and his brother Barry tell the extraordinary story of their family act, speaking candidly about their rise to fame and the tragedies that marred their superstardom. [S]

Discovering: The Eagles

Saturday 19:10 - 19:40

A look at the legacy of LA rock band The Eagles. Among the most successful recording artists of the 1970s, their hits include Hotel California and Take it Easy. (S5, ep 2) [S]

Fleetwood Mac: Classic Albums

Saturday 19:40 - 21:00

Rumours: Fleetwood Mac reveal how private turmoil acted as a catalyst in the creation of a Grammy-winning album that went on to sell more than 19 million copies. (S1, ep 6) [S]

New: The Thousand And One Musical Lives of Fleetwood Mac

Saturday 21:00 - 22:15

Extraordinary musical longevity, fuelled by the genius of its performers but also by numerous abuses. Forty years of sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll.

Fleetwood Mac: Live In Boston

Saturday 22:15 - 23:20

Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks perform in Boston in 2004 as part of their sensational Say You Will tour. (1 of 2) [S]

Fleetwood Mac: Live In Boston

Saturday 23:20 - 00:35

Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks perform in Boston in 2004 as part of their sensational Say You Will tour. (2 of 2) [S]

Sun Jul 27
The Eagles: Desperado

Sunday 00:35 - 02:00

New. The life and times of the super successful American soft-rock band, the Eagles. [S]

Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends

Sunday 02:00 - 03:00

Cyndi Lauper: Brian and Mark meet 80s icon Cyndi Lauper in New York where she discusses her tumultuous career and teaches them how to play 'True Colours'. (S1, ep 3) [S]

The Great Songwriters

Sunday 03:00 - 04:00

David Foster: The 16-time Grammy Award-winning Canadian discusses his glittering career and the creative process behind it, performing exclusively during the interview. (5 of 6) [S]

Meat Loaf: Classic Albums

Sunday 04:00 - 05:00

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,AD]

Discovering: Peter Gabriel

Sunday 05:00 - 05:30

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]

Discovering: The Mamas & The Papas

Sunday 05:30 - 06:00

A fascinating look at The Mamas and The Papas, the American folk rock group whose easygoing vocal harmonies provided the soundtrack to the late 60s. (S5, ep 12) [S]

Tosca:Orchester Der Wiener Staatsoper

Sunday 06:00 - 08:15

At Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria, director Martin Ku?ej stages this thriller of violence and emotion based on Giacomo Puccini's early 20th-century opera. [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 08:15 - 08:50

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

Sunday 08:50 - 09:20

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

Sunday 09:20 - 09:55

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

Sunday 09:55 - 10:30

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

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

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]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Sunday 11:00 - 12:00

Day of Reckoning: After a couple's drunken argument in the middle of a yacht party takes a tragic turn, collective motives yield unexpected results. (S1, ep 10) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Sunday 12:00 - 13:00

Ride the Nightmare: When a husband's boyhood pals escape from prison, the perfect couple's content suburban world is interrupted. (S1, ep 11) [S]

Comedy Legends: Lucille Ball

Sunday 13:00 - 14:00

Barry Cryer fondly looks back at the life and career of the comedy superstar who created the highly influential I Love Lucy among many other popular sitcoms. (S2, ep 8) [S]

Discovering: Christopher Plummer

Sunday 14:00 - 15:00

A look into the life and legacy of Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Plummer, who has sadly passed away. (S10, ep 7) [S,AD]

Opry Live

Sunday 15:00 - 16:00

New. Prepare to be blown away by performances from Opry member Jelly Roll, Gabby Barrett and Brandon Lake. [S]

Andre Rieu: Love Is All..

Sunday 16:00 - 18:00

...Around. New. In the summer of 2023, André Rieu delighted over 145.000 fans in his hometown of Maastricht. The picturesque square serves as the backdrop of this magical atmosphere. [S]

Stories From Tate Britain

Sunday 18:00 - 19:00

New. 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]

Hitsville: The Making Of Motown

Sunday 19:00 - 21:00

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

Marvin Gaye - Live At Montreux 1980

Sunday 21:00 - 22:15

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]

Ray Charles: Live At Montreux

Sunday 22:15 - 23:45

Ray Charles thrills audiences with his unique mix of rock, R&B and soul at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1997. [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Sunday 23:45 - 00:45

Hangover: Remembering nothing of the day before, a talented alcoholic painfully reconstructs the events of what proves to have been a catastrophic day. (S1, ep 12) [S]

Mon Jul 28
Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive

Monday 00:45 - 03:00

Discover the story of a Disco legend who, for five decades, has inspired millions with her words I Will Survive, but only understood the lyrics when she hit rock bottom herself. [S]

Cleo Laine:The Unseen Home Movies

Monday 03:00 - 04:00

In a tell-all interview with the award-winning jazz, pop and classical singer Dame Cleo Laine, immerse yourself in stories of her past and previously unseen footage. [S,AD]

The Great Songwriters

Monday 04:00 - 05:00

Johnny Marr: Take an in depth look at the work and life of Johnny Marr, as told by the former guitarist and songwriter of The Smiths himself. (6 of 6) [S]

Discovering: James Brown

Monday 05:00 - 05:30

A fascinating look at the life and career of James Brown. Dubbed 'the Godfather of Soul', he was one of the most iconic figures in music up until his death in 2006. (S5, ep 13) [S]

Discovering: Stevie Wonder

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

Music journalists examine the life and music of Stevie Wonder, the iconic figure whose hits include You Are the Sunshine of My Life and Superstition. (S5, ep 14) [S]

Darbar Festival 2024

Monday 06:00 - 07:00

Exploring Indian and Western classical fusion, featuring Jasdeep Singh Degun and violin legend Dr L Subramanium at this year's Darbar Festival. (S1, ep 1) [S]

Darbar Festival 2024

Monday 07:00 - 08:00

Exploring Indian and Western classical fusion, featuring Jasdeep Singh Degun and violin legend Dr L Subramanium at this year's Darbar Festival. (S1, ep 2) [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

Black Seascape: In this haunting masterpiece on black canvas, Bob creates crashing waves in a moonlit setting. (S12, ep 5) [S]

The Joy Of Painting

Monday 08:30 - 09:00

Steep Mountains: In this masterpiece, Bob presents the most statuesque ridge of peaks overlooking a little country home by a cove. (S12, ep 6) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 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

Monday 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

Monday 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

Monday 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]

George Stevens: The Directors

Monday 11:00 - 12:00

A look at the life and career of three-time Academy Award-winning film director George Stevens. His best known films include A Place in the Sun and The Diary of Anne Frank. (S3, ep 5) [S]

Discovering: Octavia Spencer

Monday 12:00 - 13:00

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for her roles in The Help, Fruitvale Station, Hidden Figures and Ma. (S10, ep 9) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 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

Monday 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]

Stories From The National Portrait Gallery

Monday 14:00 - 15:00

With the National Portrait Gallery reopening, Kate Bryan discusses the refurbishment with its director and begins a journey of portraiture through the ages. (S1, ep 1) [S]

Classic Movies: Flash Gordon

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

Classic Movies - Flash Gordon: As Mike Hodges' flamboyant science fiction epic and Queen's iconic rock song declares, Flash Gordon will be the saviour of the universe. (S3, ep 5) [S]

John Frankenheimer: The Directors

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

A look at the life and career of the award-winning director behind movies such as The Manchurian Candidate, Birdman of Alcatraz, The Train and Ronin. (S3, ep 6) [S]

Discovering: Fredric March

Monday 17:00 - 18:00

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star, known for his roles in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Best Years of Our Lives and A Star is Born. (S16, ep 10) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 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

Monday 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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

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

Monday 19:30 - 20:00

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]

New: Andre Rieu: Live in Bahrain

Monday 20:00 - 21:25

A magical performance of André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, live in this special recording from Bahrain. [S]

Andre Rieu: Dressed To Impress

Monday 21:25 - 22:25

Dressed To Impress: André presents a performance of Memories and a colourful tribute to Mary Poppins as he rummages through the costumes in his studio's wardrobe. (7 of 10) [S]

Musical Masterpieces

Monday 22:25 - 23:25

Carmen: Myleene Klass and Errollyn Wallen explore Carmen, Georges Bizet's controversial opera. Features special performances from leading British opera company Opera North. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Nigel Kennedy: The Four Seasons

Monday 23:25 - 00:35

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]

Tue Jul 29
LSO: Pappano Conducts Ravel, Say & Rachmaninoff

Tuesday 00:35 - 02:15

A Dance to the Music of Time features Ravel, Say and Rachmaninoff, with haunting waltzes, ghostly tales and passionate melodies. [S]