Today 14:25 - 15:50
New. A magical performance of André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, live in this special recording from Bahrain. [S]
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36: Sky Arts
Thu Jan 01
Today 15:50 - 18:00
Zany comedy, based on Neil Simon's award-winning play about two newlyweds living together in their first apartment, depicting the ups and downs of married life. [S]
Today 18:00 - 19:00
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]
Today 19:00 - 21:15
Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood and True Blood's Stephen Moyer star in the stage version of the iconic musical, from the Academy Award-winning producers of Smash and Chicago. [S]
Today 21:15 - 23:15
Filmed in front of a live studio audience at Sony Studios in New York City, Rod Stewart performs songs from his recent release "It Had to be You: The Great American Songbook". [S]
Today 23:15 - 02:10
A. Forum. The six-time Grammy-winning rockers take to the stage at the Forum in California over three nights, delighting fans with hits like Hotel California and Take It Easy. [S]
Fri Jan 02
Tomorrow 02:10 - 04:40
Highlights from Eric Clapton's record-setting run at The Royal Albert Hall in 1990-1991, where he performed hits spanning his entire career over 24 consecutive sold-out nights. [S]
Tomorrow 04:40 - 05:05
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]
Tomorrow 05:05 - 06:00
Daniel Libeskind, Holocaust Monument Of Names, Amsterdam: An architect who memorialises history, the profound work of Daniel Libeskind carries immense emotional resonance. (S3, ep 2) [S]
Tomorrow 06:00 - 07:45
Discover a world of wonders in the Cabinet of Curiosities, a steampunk-inspired spectacle that asks you to close our eyes and trust your imagination. [S]
Tomorrow 07:45 - 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]
Tomorrow 08:15 - 08:45
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]
Tomorrow 08:45 - 11:00
A film of the stage musical Titanic, shot live on its 2023 UK tour. It won five Tony awards when it debuted in 1997 and recounts the aspirations of the real people on the RMS Titanic. [S]
Tomorrow 11:00 - 13:15
A classical extravaganza at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring 'Nessun dorma', 'Zadok the Priest' and 'Jerusalem', plus a host of star artists. [S]
Tomorrow 13:15 - 14:45
The violin sensation that is André Rieu returns with Johann Strauss Orchestra, performing Xemx live in Malta. [S]
Tomorrow 14:45 - 15:45
Artists take to the town of Whitstable as six celebrities including Jordan Stephens and Rose Matafeo submit their own entries. (S7, ep 9) [S]
Tomorrow 15:45 - 17:00
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson Holmes must step in and crack a secret code to prevent a new weapon from falling into the hands of Nazi Germany. Basil Rathbone stars. (1942) [S]
Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00
A look at the life and career of the Oscar-nominated actor, known for his star turn as Sherlock Holmes and roles in David Copperfield and The Adventures of Robin Hood. (S11, ep 6) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 18:00 - 19:00
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]
Tomorrow 19:00 - 21:00
Mark Knopfler and the band perform songs from their final album On Every Street alongside their greatest hits. Concert film capturing Dire Straits during their last world tour in 1992. [S]
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:10
New. A detailed profile of the life and career of musician Mark Knopfler. [S]
Tomorrow 22:10 - 00:25
New. The definitive story of Lennon's solo career and the artistic choices he made in his new adopted city. Featuring access to never-before-seen material from the Lennon archives. [S]
Sat Jan 03
Saturday 00:25 - 01:45
James Brown's brilliant performance at the 1981 Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, featuring hits Papa's Got a Brand New Bag and Sex Machine. [S]
Saturday 01:45 - 04:05
The Duo perform their third live album with performances taken from shows at Madison Square Garden and New Jersey in December 2003. [S]
Saturday 04:05 - 05:00
Leading music critics and DJs discuss the life, music, legacy and larger-than-life stage characters of the glam rock legend. [S,AD]
Saturday 05:00 - 06:00
Liz Diller, The Shed, New York: Seeing the potential of the High Line in New York, Liz Diller extravagantly designed The Shed - a truly unique structure, on wheels. (S3, ep 3) [S]
Saturday 06:00 - 08:00
Take a fresh look at Tchaikovsky's classic work. On stage, we see The Norwegian National Ballet, dressed in costumes by Danish fashion designer Henrik Vibskov. [S]
Saturday 08:00 - 08:30
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]
Saturday 08:30 - 09:00
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]
Saturday 09:00 - 10:00
The Star Juror: After a mild-mannered man commits a murder, he becomes a juror in the trial of the man accused of his crime. (S1, ep 23) [S]
Saturday 10:00 - 12:00
A grand Italian-themed procession and festive parade imagined by a clown with awesome acrobatics, as the world-famous human circus explores a mysterious place between heaven and earth. [S]
Saturday 12:00 - 14:00
The definitive story of how Buddy Holly became an icon of rock's first generation. Features the hits That'll Be The Day and Peggy Sue. Narrated by Paul Gambaccini. [S,AD]
Saturday 14:00 - 16:00
Paul Simon and his band perform songs from throughout his career and his latest album So Beautiful or So What, including Kodachrome, Mother and Child Reunion. [S]
Saturday 16:00 - 18:00
Tina Turner takes the stage at Wembley Stadium as the Queen of Rock'n'Roll puts on an electrifying performance as part of her Twenty Four Seven tour. [S]
Saturday 18:00 - 20:50
The Final Reunion. Performed live in front of 15,000 fans at London's O2 Arena, Cliff and The Shadows' 50th anniversary show recreates some of their biggest hits. [S]
Saturday 20:50 - 23:00
Live in Vegas: The Bee Gees perform their greatest hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, with guests including Celine Dion. From the MGM in Las Vegas in 1997. [S]
Saturday 23:00 - 01:30
In this historic concert from July 2006, Billy plays a rousing set to an enormous crowd in front of the Colosseum in Rome. With special guest, Bryan Adams. [S]
Sun Jan 04
Sunday 01:30 - 02:30
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]
Sunday 02:30 - 03:45
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]
Sunday 03:45 - 04:45
Tom Odell: Brit Award winner Tom Odell discusses his songwriting and life in music, and performs a selection of his tracks including Another Love and Grow Old with Me. (S4, ep 1) [S]
Sunday 04:45 - 05:10
Music journalists discuss the rise of Irish rock band U2, from their humble beginnings in Dublin to finding international superstardom with the Joshua Tree and beyond. (S5, ep 1) [S]
Sunday 05:10 - 05:35
A look at the late David Crosby's folk-rock super group - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - famed for their vocal harmonies and fiery interpersonal relationships. (S5, ep 19) [S]
Sunday 05:35 - 06:00
From Crazy Horse to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Neil Young was a driving force behind some of the biggest groups of the 60s before finding huge success on his own. (S5, ep 20) [S]
Sunday 06:00 - 08:15
A classical extravaganza at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring 'Nessun dorma', 'Zadok the Priest' and 'Jerusalem', plus a host of star artists. [S]
Sunday 08:15 - 11:40
In part two, Little Dorrit cements her love for a young man and helps him overcome the deceit of his adopted mother. (1987) [S]
Sunday 11:40 - 13:40
Elaine Paige stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber's world-famous musical. A group of cats gather to choose one lucky feline, who will go to a magical place to be reborn. [S]
Sunday 13:40 - 15:05
Join Nicola Benedetti for a unique and personal show as she returns to the stage at the Ulster Hall for her first solo tour in over ten years. [S]
Sunday 15:05 - 16:15
New. In the twilight of his life, Edouard Manet began the creation of his final masterpiece: A Bar at the Folies-Bergère. [S]
Sunday 16:15 - 17:30
Offering extraordinary insight, Roy Orbison deep dives into what made his music a cultural driving force through a series of interviews collected over several years. [S]
Sunday 17:30 - 20:00
In one of the most highly anticipated gigs ever, Cream reunite at the Royal Albert Hall - almost 40 years after their farewell concert on the same stage. [S]
Sunday 20:00 - 21:20
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson travel to Washington DC in order to prevent a secret document from falling into enemy hands. Classic mystery with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. (1943) [S]
Sunday 21:20 - 00:25
The Rolling Stones perform live at the Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany on 2 September, 1998 as part of their Bridges to Babylon tour. Contains flashing images. [S]
Mon Jan 05
Monday 00:25 - 02:35
This pioneering rock music documentary combines US TV footage, television appearances, production crew and fan-shot footage of rock legends The Who. [S]
Monday 02:35 - 04:00
In 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded the classic album Imagine at their estate in Ascot. The process was filmed, and gives a unique insight into the life of a legend. [S]
Monday 04:00 - 05:00
Mike Scott / The Waterboys: The Waterboys' frontman talks songwriting and his life in music, and performs a selection of the band's tracks including The Whole of the Moon. (S4, ep 2) [S]
Monday 05:00 - 06:00
A fascinating look at English rock band The Cure. Led by the inimitable Robert Smith, they are one of the most influential new wave bands in history. (S5, ep 16) [S]
Monday 06:00 - 07:50
Sir Simon Rattle conducts Sibelius' tone poems and Bruckner's radiant Seventh Symphony, where vast landscapes merge with the human soul. [S]
Monday 07:50 - 08:25
Black Seascape: In this haunting masterpiece on black canvas, Bob creates crashing waves in a moonlit setting. (S12, ep 5) [S]
Monday 08:25 - 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]
Monday 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]
Monday 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]
Monday 10:00 - 10:30
I'll Take Care of You: A used car salesman is driven to murder by his big-spending wife. Russell Collins and Ida Moore star. (S4, ep 23) [S]
Monday 10:30 - 11:00
The Avon Emeralds: A detective trails an elegant woman suspected of smuggling an emerald necklace. (S4, ep 24) [S]
Monday 11:00 - 12:00
A closer look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning British director behind acclaimed films Odd Man Out, Oliver! and The Fallen Idol. (S3, ep 9) [S]
Monday 12:00 - 13:00
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]
Monday 13:00 - 13:30
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]
Monday 13:30 - 14:00
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]
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]
Monday 15:00 - 16:00
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]
Monday 16:00 - 17:00
Explore the life of the highly influential director credited as the inventor of the Italian Western genre. His films include Once Upon a Time In America. (S3, ep 10) [S]
Monday 17:00 - 18:00
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]
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
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]
Monday 18:30 - 19:00
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]
Monday 19:00 - 19:30
The Kind Waitress: A waitress plots murder after learning she has been included in a wealthy patron's will. (S4, ep 25) [S]
Monday 19:30 - 20:00
Cheap is Cheap: A miserly man searches for the cheapest method of murdering his big-spending wife. (S4, ep 26) [S]
Monday 20:00 - 22:50
To celebrate his landmark birthday, the King of Waltz presents a special concert curated from his personal career highlights and most memorable performances as a gift to his fans. [S]
Monday 22:50 - 00:25
New. Over five years following the devastating fire, France's renowned Notre-Dame de Paris has once again opened its doors, marked by a glamorous concert to honour its restoration. [S]
Tue Jan 06
Tuesday 00:25 - 01:50
New. 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]
Tuesday 01:50 - 03:45
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]
Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00
Finding 15: Artist JulianKnxx and soul musician THABO come together in a powerful evocation of Bantutronic philosophy, exploring Bantu culture of the past and the future. (1 of 3) [S]
Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30
At one of the world's most prestigious festivals, Alberta Whittle represents Scotland as her work is showcased at La Biennale di Venezia. [S]
Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00
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]
Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00
Yiangou Architects, House In The Cotswolds: Crafting grand classical houses, the work of the Yiangou Architects and Ross Sharpe has escaped the public eye - until now. (S3, ep 4) [S]
Tuesday 06:00 - 07:55
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]
Tuesday 07:55 - 08:25
Quiet Mountain River: In this masterpiece, Bob paints a beautiful mountain valley, using layer upon layer on canvas to create the beautiful scene. (S12, ep 7) [S]
Tuesday 08:25 - 09:00
Evening Waterfall: Bob shares a truly unique piece while painting a flowing river with rapids on black canvas. (S12, ep 8) [S]
Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30
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]
Tuesday 09:30 - 10:00
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]
Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30
The Waxwork: A reporter gets permission from the owner of a wax museum to spend the night in the museum section devoted to murderers. (S4, ep 27) [S]
Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00
The Impossible Dream: A woman sees the chance for her dream to come true when she witnesses a murder. Starring Franchot Tone and Mary Astor. (S4, ep 28) [S]
Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00
Explore the life of the highly influential director credited as the inventor of the Italian Western genre. His films include Once Upon a Time In America. (S3, ep 10) [S]
Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00
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]
Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30
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]
Tuesday 13:30 - 14:00
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]
Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00
Kate Bryan's exploration takes her to the 18th and 19th centuries, and she discovers how one invention - the camera - changed portraiture forever. (S1, ep 2) [S]
Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00
With one week to go before the World Pipe Band Championships, the three bands are sharpening their competitive performances. Plus, we meet the next generation of piping stars. (2 of 3) [S,AD]
Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00
A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose films include The Godfather franchise and Apocalypse Now. (S5, ep 1) [S]
Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00
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]
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
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]
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00
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]
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30
Banquo's Chair: A Scotland Yard inspector arranges a unique ruse to capture a killer. With Kenneth Haigh. (S4, ep 29) [S]
Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00
A Night with the Boys: Fearing his pregnant wife's displeasure, a man fakes being mugged to cover poker losses. (S4, ep 30) [S]
Tuesday 20:00 - 21:15
Serge Bramly travels in time exploring Leonardo da Vinci's myriad skills, cracking the code behind the Italian's talent to paint, invent and revolutionise. [S]
Tuesday 21:15 - 23:00
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]
Tuesday 23:00 - 00:20
Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and others tell the story of the creative process of the album 'Wish You Were Here', released in September 1975. [S]
Wed Jan 07
Wednesday 00:20 - 02:30
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]
Wednesday 02:30 - 03:30
Dance: Newly graduated and deprived of opportunities, budding young performers backed by creative teams are given 24 hours to stage a 15 minute production. (1 of 3) [S]
Wednesday 03:30 - 04:00
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]
Wednesday 04:00 - 05:00
Presenter Kate Bryan visits Coventry to discover the exciting events happening in honour of its UK City of Culture. [S]
Wednesday 05:00 - 06:00
Brian McKay Lyons, Smith House, Nova Scotia: A winner of Canada's Gold Medal for Architecture, Brian McKay Lyons is famed for his astonishing work across Nova Scotia. (S3, ep 5) [S]
Wednesday 06:00 - 08:05
OperaGlass Works reinvents La Traviata as a film with a diverse cast, stunning dancers and a fresh, lively take on the classic opera. [S]
Wednesday 08:05 - 08:35
Tropical Seascape: Bob demonstrates how to paint an exotic ocean masterpiece, complete with palm trees swaying in the warm breeze. (S12, ep 9) [S]
Wednesday 08:35 - 09:05
Mountain at Sunset: In the space of just half an hour, Bob breaks down how to create a brown-toned mountain scene on canvas. (S12, ep 10) [S]
Wednesday 09:05 - 09:35
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]
Wednesday 09:35 - 10:00
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]
Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30
Your Witness: A woman, dissatisfied in her marriage to a philandering attorney, decides to take matters into her own hands. (S4, ep 31) [S]
Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00
Human Interest Story: A man declaring he is from Mars is interviewed by a newspaper reporter. Steve McQueen stars. (S4, ep 32) [S]
Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose films include The Godfather franchise and Apocalypse Now. (S5, ep 1) [S]
Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00
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]
Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30
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]
Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00
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]
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00
Kate Bryan explores 20th-century portraiture, examining depictions of war poets and Queen Elizabeth II. Jim Moir drops in to discuss his favourite work. (S1, ep 3) [S]
Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00
The World Pipe Band Championship is almost here. Will current holders Field Marshall Montgomery win the crown for a 14th time? (3 of 3) [S,AD]
Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00
A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose films include Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator and Hannibal. (S5, ep 2) [S]
Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00
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]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30
The Dusty Drawer: A man seeks revenge on a bank clerk who once stole some money from him. (S4, ep 33) [S]
Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00
A True Account: A woman consults an attorney about her husband, whom she believes is a murderer. (S4, ep 34) [S]
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:55
Beautiful, talented, sombre and enigmatic, a troubled genius with a proclivity for solitude, Greta Garbo is still considered one of the greatest Hollywood actresses of all time. [S]
Wednesday 21:55 - 23:10
An exploration of Sir Michael Caine's illustrious career, from his early days in 1950s British theatre to gaining fame for his legendary contribution to cinema. [S,AD]
Wednesday 23:10 - 00:25
Explore the eclectic career of Sean Connery, who, having become a star thanks to James Bond, never stopped trying to shed the image of a sexy, brutal macho that stuck to 007. [S,AD]
Thu Jan 08
Thursday 00:25 - 02:20
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]
Thursday 02:20 - 03:20
Drama: Newly graduated and deprived of opportunities, budding young performers backed by creative teams are given 24 hours to stage a 15 minute production. (2 of 3) [S]
Thursday 03:20 - 04:20
David Harewood investigates the impact Italy had on Charles Dickens, discovering that the quintessentially English author was far more cosmopolitan than expected. [S]
Thursday 04:20 - 04:45
Kate Bryan pays a visit to the Manchester Art Gallery to discover more about the life and career of Derek Jarman through a retrospective exhibition. [S]
Thursday 04:45 - 05:10
A portraitist famed for shaking off convention in the name of modernism, catch a glimpse of the first major exhibition of British artist Glyn Philpot. [S]
Thursday 05:10 - 06:00
Kjetil Thorsen, Wild Reindeer Pavilion, Norway: An architect with a global presence, the Norwegian's refined approach is displayed on the mountain of Snohetta. (S3, ep 6) [S]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 08:00 - 08:30
Soft Mountain Glow: In this masterpiece, Bob uses all of his skill and experience to paint a tranquil landscape setting nestled at the base of a towering mountain. (S12, ep 11) [S]
Thursday 08:30 - 09:00
Mountain in an Oval: Bob creates a mountain lake masterpiece enclosed in an oval frame, complete with bountiful foliage illuminated in the moonlight. (S12, ep 12) [S,AD]
Thursday 09:00 - 09:30
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]
Thursday 09:30 - 10:00
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]
Thursday 10:00 - 10:30
Touché: A husband arranges for a young man to kill his wife's latest lover in a duel. (S4, ep 35) [S]
Thursday 10:30 - 11:00
Invitation to an Accident: When a cheating wife is in an accident, her jealous husband is confronted about his possible involvement with the incident. (S4, ep 36) [S]
Thursday 11:00 - 12:00
A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose films include Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator and Hannibal. (S5, ep 2) [S]
Thursday 12:00 - 13:00
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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 14:00 - 15:00
Kate Bryan explores the founding of the National Gallery, talking to curators about the original collection and taking a close look at the building's architecture. (1 of 2) [S]
Thursday 15:00 - 16:00
A Fresh Start: Dedicated dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian. (1 of 3) [S]
Thursday 16:00 - 17:00
A look at the life of the legendary filmmaker, whose films include the Academy Award-winning The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street and Gangs of New York. (S5, ep 3) [S]
Thursday 17:00 - 18:00
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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 19:00 - 19:30
Arthur: A chicken farmer murders his gold-digging girlfriend but the police can't convict him without the body. [S]
Thursday 19:30 - 20:00
The Crystal Trench: The loyal widow of a man killed in a mountain-climbing accident recovers his body 20 years later. [S]
Thursday 20:00 - 21:00
A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy-nominated singer, who has starred in films such as Carrie and Coal Miner's Daughter. (S11, ep 12) [S,AD]
Thursday 21:00 - 23:10
After her return from school in Paris, a playboy finally takes notice of his family's chauffeur's daughter, who has long had a crush on him. [S]
Thursday 23:10 - 00:10
A look into the life and career of the American film director behind All the President's Men and Sophie's Choice, and the producer of To Kill a Mockingbird. (S3, ep 8) [S]