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Wed Mar 25
The World In A Painting: Ingres' Diamond

Today 02:35 - 03:50

New. Documentary featuring Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres' 1807 portrait of Madame Duvaucey. A masterful portrait that reveals details about 19th-century French society. [S]

The Art Of Architecture: Great Opera Houses of the World

Today 03:50 - 04:50

Take a stroll around the rebuilt La Fenice in Venice, the stunning Sydney Opera House, the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in Valencia and more. [S]

Arts Uncovered

Today 04:50 - 05:00

Akram Khan Company: A Sky Arts bursary enabled Akram Khan Company to create the Sky Arts Artist Development Programme to support dance artists during research and development periods. [S]

Auction

Today 05:00 - 05:30

At the Goodwood Revival festival in Sussex Bonham's are auctioning a range of stunning classic cars, as well as a selection of vintage aeroplanes. (S10, ep 10) [S]

Auction

Today 05:30 - 06:00

It could be the most expensive sale in the history books as the extraordinary art collection of David and Peggy Rockefeller comes to Christie's in New York. (S10, ep 11) [S]

Darbar Festival 2024

Today 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

Today 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]

Watercolour Challenge

Today 08:00 - 08:30

Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 19) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Today 08:30 - 09:00

Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 20) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 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

Today 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

Today 10:00 - 10:30

Toby: In early 20th century New York, bookkeeper Al Birch expects the arrival of his sweetheart Edwina from 20 years ago. (S2, ep 6) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 10:30 - 11:00

Alibi Me: Georgie Minnelli kills his old childhood enemy Lucky Moore for interfering in his pinball machine racket. Now Georgie desperately needs an alibi. (S2, ep 7) [S]

James L. Brooks: The Directors

Today 11:00 - 12:00

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning director whose work includes Terms of Endearment and multi Emmy Award-winning sitcom The Simpsons. (S5, ep 9) [S]

Discovering: Maggie Smith

Today 12:00 - 13:00

Take a look at the life and career of Academy Award-winning Dame Maggie Smith as we mark the sad passing of one of the UK's most cherished acting greats. (S10, ep 13) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 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

Today 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]

Art's Wildest Movement: Mannerism

Today 14:00 - 15:00

The Crazy Age: As the revolutionary impact of Mannerism spreads, Giulio Romano paints astonishing visions. Also, female artists bring new voices to Western art. (2 of 3) [S,AD]

The Art Mysteries

Today 15:00 - 15:30

The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch: One of the world's most popular pictures, The Garden of Earthly Delights is also one of the most mysterious. (S3, ep 3) [S,AD]

The Art Mysteries

Today 15:30 - 16:00

The Polish Rider by Rembrandt: He rides on a pure white horse, but who is he? Rembrandt's famous equestrian portrait has never been convincingly explained - until now. (S3, ep 4) [S,AD]

Robert Aldrich: The Directors

Today 16:00 - 17:00

A glimpse into the life and career of the filmmaker whose portfolio of work includes Vera Cruz, The Big Knife, The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard. (S5, ep 10) [S]

Discovering: Ben Kingsley

Today 17:00 - 18:00

A look at the Academy Award-winning actor, best known for his starring role in Gandhi. He has also appeared in films such as Shutter Island and Iron Man 3. (S11, ep 1) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Today 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

Today 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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 19:00 - 19:30

Conversation Over Corpse: Cissie Enright is not exactly thrilled with the idea of poisoning the real estate man. But her sister, Joanna, insists that it's the only way. (S2, ep 8) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Today 19:30 - 20:00

Crack of Doom: A no-limit game of poker brings a real estate man to the brink of ruin. (S2, ep 9) [S]

New: Beyond The Brush

Today 20:00 - 20:30

New. Saturn Devouring His Son: Chart the darkness, fear and haunting imagination that fuelled Francisco Goya's work, including the turbulent times that guided each brutal stroke. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

New: Beyond The Brush

Today 20:30 - 21:00

New. The Garden of Earthly Delights: Explore the surreal landscapes, fantastical figures and moral allegories that made Hieronymus Bosch's triptych stand out in its era. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

Art's Wildest Movement: Mannerism

Today 21:00 - 22:00

The Great Escape: The Sack of Rome in 1527 forced many Italian artists to flee abroad, taking the revolutionary art movement with them. (3 of 3) [S,AD]

Welcome to the Eighties

Today 22:00 - 23:15

Like the Beatles before them, bands like Duran Duran and Culture Club now inspire rock's homeland, fueled by the rise of MTV. With flashing images. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Boy George & Culture Club

Today 23:15 - 01:15

Culture Club emerged in the 80s UK new romantic scene with iconic style and music. Explore their journey and influence, highlighting the unexpected romance within the band. 2025. [S]

Thu Mar 26
Duran Duran: Classic Albums

Tomorrow 01:15 - 02:15

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

The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Tomorrow 02:15 - 04:00

A lawyer concerned by Dr Jekyll's behaviour works to find the identity of the dangerous Mr Hyde. The National Theatre of Scotland's retelling of the gothic tale. [S,AD]

Sky Arts Book Club

Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00

Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day host as members of OKHA Queer + Black book club meet Hafsa Zayyan and Paris Lees. Also up for discussion is Joe Dunthorne's Submarine. (3 of 6) [S]

Inside Art Special:Alberta Whittle at Venice Biennale

Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:30

At one of the world's most prestigious festivals, Alberta Whittle represents Scotland as her work is showcased at La Biennale di Venezia. [S]

Inside Art: Barbara Hepworth

Tomorrow 05:30 - 06:00

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]

Cats: The Musical

Tomorrow 06:00 - 08:00

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]

Watercolour Challenge

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 21) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Tomorrow 08:30 - 09:00

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 22) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 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

Tomorrow 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

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

Conversation Over Corpse: Cissie Enright is not exactly thrilled with the idea of poisoning the real estate man. But her sister, Joanna, insists that it's the only way. (S2, ep 8) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

Crack of Doom: A no-limit game of poker brings a real estate man to the brink of ruin. (S2, ep 9) [S]

Robert Aldrich: The Directors

Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:00

A glimpse into the life and career of the filmmaker whose portfolio of work includes Vera Cruz, The Big Knife, The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard. (S5, ep 10) [S]

Discovering: Ben Kingsley

Tomorrow 12:00 - 13:00

A look at the Academy Award-winning actor, best known for his starring role in Gandhi. He has also appeared in films such as Shutter Island and Iron Man 3. (S11, ep 1) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 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

Tomorrow 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]

In Normandy: David Hockney

Tomorrow 14:00 - 15:00

In Normandy: David Hockney: The celebrated artist discusses his life and work with Melvyn Bragg in his Normandy studio, revealing his influences, inspirations and plans to keep on painting. [S]

Beyond The Brush

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:30

New. Saturn Devouring His Son: Chart the darkness, fear and haunting imagination that fuelled Francisco Goya's work, including the turbulent times that guided each brutal stroke. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

Beyond The Brush

Tomorrow 15:30 - 16:00

New. The Garden of Earthly Delights: Explore the surreal landscapes, fantastical figures and moral allegories that made Hieronymus Bosch's triptych stand out in its era. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

Spike Lee: The Directors

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

The story of Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee, who wowed audiences with gripping films like Malcolm X, Inside Man and BlacKkKlansman. (S6, ep 1) [S,AD]

Discovering: Helen Mirren

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00

Acclaimed for her performance as Elizabeth II in The Queen, this is a glimpse into the world of the Academy Award-winning actress. (S11, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tomorrow 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

Tomorrow 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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

Jonathan: A college boy with an unnaturally close relationship to his father suspects his stepmother of foul play. (S2, ep 10) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tomorrow 19:30 - 20:00

The Better Bargain: A middle-aged mobster suspects his young wife is cheating on him. He gets in touch with Harry Silver, the best hitman in the business. (S2, ep 11) [S]

Discovering: Joseph Cotten

Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00

A glimpse into the life of the Hollywood star, who first gained fame for his roles in Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear. (S12, ep 8) [S]

Classic Movies: The Story Of Ran

Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1985 epic action drama, directed and co-written by Akira Kurosawa, an enduring classic. (S1, ep 5) [S,AD]

I Am Burt Reynolds

Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:45

Family and friends of the iconic Hollywood actor come together to share memories of his life and fruitful career. [S,AD]

James L. Brooks: The Directors

Tomorrow 23:45 - 00:45

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning director whose work includes Terms of Endearment and multi Emmy Award-winning sitcom The Simpsons. (S5, ep 9) [S]

Fri Mar 27
Becoming Marilyn

Friday 00:45 - 02:00

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: Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Friday 02:00 - 04:20

Rocker Billy Idol's journey from underground star to pop icon unfolds in a documentary chronicling his fame, drug use and powerful return to music. [S]

Arts Uncovered

Friday 04:20 - 04:30

Royal Society of Literature: A Sky Arts bursary enabled the Royal Society of Literature to create the Sky Arts RSL Writers Awards, offering support to emerging writers of colour. [S]

Inside Art Special: Coventry City Of Culture

Friday 04:30 - 05:30

Presenter Kate Bryan visits Coventry to discover the exciting events happening in honour of its UK City of Culture. [S]

Inside Art: Derek Jarman At Manchester Art Gallery

Friday 05:30 - 06:00

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]

Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends

Friday 06:00 - 08:10

A Celebration. Superstar violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter celebrates her 60th birthday year with a performance she created with her friends and musical colleagues. [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Friday 08:10 - 08:35

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 23) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Friday 08:35 - 09:00

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 24) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 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

Friday 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

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

Jonathan: A college boy with an unnaturally close relationship to his father suspects his stepmother of foul play. (S2, ep 10) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

The Better Bargain: A middle-aged mobster suspects his young wife is cheating on him. He gets in touch with Harry Silver, the best hitman in the business. (S2, ep 11) [S]

Spike Lee: The Directors

Friday 11:00 - 12:00

The story of Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee, who wowed audiences with gripping films like Malcolm X, Inside Man and BlacKkKlansman. (S6, ep 1) [S,AD]

Discovering: Helen Mirren

Friday 12:00 - 13:00

Acclaimed for her performance as Elizabeth II in The Queen, this is a glimpse into the world of the Academy Award-winning actress. (S11, ep 2) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 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

Friday 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]

Cleo Laine:The Unseen Home Movies

Friday 14:00 - 15:00

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]

Bagpipes - A Celebration

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

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

Mike Nichols: The Directors

Friday 16:00 - 17:00

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose work includes Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The Graduate. (S6, ep 2) [S,AD]

Discovering: Vanessa Redgrave

Friday 17:00 - 18:00

A look at the British Academy Award-winning actress who has starred in a host of films including Julia, Mission: Impossible and Murder on the Orient Express. (S11, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Friday 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

Friday 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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

The Rose Garden: A book publisher visits two elderly sisters at their Louisiana mansion. One of them has written a murder mystery that may contain more fact than fiction. (S2, ep 12) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Friday 19:30 - 20:00

Mr Blanchard's Secret: A mystery writer's imagination gets her in trouble when she turns her overstimulated mind to her new next door neighbours. (S2, ep 13) [S]

Guy Garvey: From The Vaults

Friday 20:00 - 21:00

1981: Elbow frontman Guy Garvey lifts the lid on two decades of TV gold. Here, he takes you through 1981, reflecting on the year's defining musical performances. (4 of 5) [S]

New: Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Friday 21:00 - 23:20

Rocker Billy Idol's journey from underground star to pop icon unfolds in a documentary chronicling his fame, drug use and powerful return to music. [S]

I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol

Friday 23:20 - 01:10

A founding Sex Pistol reveals the band's chaotic rise, from London's grim 1970s streets to global notoriety. Sharing untold stories of punk's birth and bandmate dynamics. [S]

Sat Mar 28
Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends

Saturday 01:10 - 02:00

Sam Fender: Brian and Mark visit Mark's own British Grove recording studio to meet fellow Geordie Sam Fender, who discusses his musical journey so far. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22 - Concert

Saturday 02:00 - 03:40

The greatest rock star of the last 30 years, a man of the people, "the King of Knebworth," gives 160,000 fans hope and joy through his music. [S]

Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22 - Documentary

Saturday 03:40 - 05:30

Knebworth 22 tells the story behind Liam's epic return to Knebworth as a solo artist, which saw 170,000 fans attend two sold-out shows. [S]

Inside Art: Eileen Agar At Whitechapel Gallery

Saturday 05:30 - 06:00

Kate Bryan steps into the beguiling world of Eileen Agar, exploring her exhibition entitled Angel of Anarchy at the historic Whitechapel Gallery. [S]

Len Phillips Swing Orchestra's 100 Years of Big Bands

Saturday 06:00 - 07:20

Join the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra - one of Britain's most popular big bands - to celebrate a century of swing. (1 of 2) [S]

Len Phillips Swing Orchestra's 100 Years of Big Bands

Saturday 07:20 - 08:35

Join the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra - one of Britain's most popular big bands - to celebrate a century of swing. (2 of 2) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Saturday 08:35 - 09:10

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

Saturday 09:10 - 09:45

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

Saturday 09:45 - 10:15

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

Saturday 10:15 - 10:45

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]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Saturday 10:45 - 11:45

The Sign of Satan: When a studio wants Karl for their next horror film, he reveals his audition film was actually footage of a real black mass with devil worshipers. (S2, ep 27) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Saturday 11:45 - 12:45

Who Needs An Enemy?: A frightened embezzler stages his own suicide with the help of his double-crossing girlfriend. (S2, ep 28) [S]

Oh! What A Lovely War

Saturday 12:45 - 15:30

The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare. [S]

California Dreamin': The Songs Of The Mamas & The Papas

Saturday 15:30 - 16:50

Interviews and performance footage tells the remarkable story of 1960s Californian pop group The Mamas and the Papas. [S,AD]

Agatha Christie's The Pale Pale Horse

Saturday 16:50 - 18:50

New. A man is determined to find out why he's on a list of names found in the shoe of a dead woman and a trio of witches is believed to be responsible for a series of deaths. [S]

Bee Gees: One Night Only

Saturday 18:50 - 21:00

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]

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Saturday 21:00 - 00:20

A bounty-hunting scam joins two men in an uneasy alliance against a third in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery. Clint Eastwood's sprawling Western epic. (1966) [S]

Sun Mar 29
The Songs Of Marc Bolan & T

Sunday 00:20 - 03:05

Rex: AngelHeaded Hipster. Documentary celebrating T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan, with a behind-the-scenes look at the album of the same name. Features interviews with music icons. [S]

ABC: Greatest Albums Live

Sunday 03:05 - 04:05

ABC: Accompanied by the Southbank Sinfonia at the London Palladium, pop band ABC perform and discuss The Lexicon of Love, one of the 1980s' most successful debut albums. (S1, ep 3) [S]

Discovering: David Bowie

Sunday 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]

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]

Mozart's Sister

Sunday 06:00 - 08:15

New. A reimagined account of the early life of Maria Anna 'Nannerl' Mozart, five years older than Wolfgang and a musical prodigy in her own right. [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 08:15 - 08:50

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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 08:50 - 09:25

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

Sunday 09:25 - 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

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

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

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

Sunday 11:00 - 12:00

Bed of Roses: A married man finds his beautiful mistress murdered and flees without reporting the crime and soon becomes the victim of a blackmailer. (S2, ep 29) [S]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Sunday 12:00 - 13:00

The Second Verdict: An ethical lawyer becomes very disturbed about what to do when the client he just got acquitted of murder brags that he committed the crime. (S2, ep 30) [S]

Beyond The Brush

Sunday 13:00 - 13:30

New. Saturn Devouring His Son: Chart the darkness, fear and haunting imagination that fuelled Francisco Goya's work, including the turbulent times that guided each brutal stroke. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]

Beyond The Brush

Sunday 13:30 - 14:00

New. The Garden of Earthly Delights: Explore the surreal landscapes, fantastical figures and moral allegories that made Hieronymus Bosch's triptych stand out in its era. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]

The Stranger

Sunday 14:00 - 15:45

An investigator from the War Crimes Commission travels to Connecticut to find an infamous Nazi. [S]

Simon & Garfunkel: Old Friends Live on Stage

Sunday 15:45 - 18:10

The Duo perform their third live album with performances taken from shows at Madison Square Garden and New Jersey in December 2003. [S]

Paul Simon: In Restless Dreams

Sunday 18:10 - 20:00

Join Paul Simon inside the studio as he makes his new album Seven Psalms, while looking back on his six-decade career's countless musical peaks. (1 of 2) [S]

Cliff Richard And The Shadows:...

Sunday 20:00 - 22:45

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]

Opry Live

Sunday 22:45 - 23:45

New. Prepare to be blown away by performances from Opry member Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde, Martina McBride, Crystal Gayle, Emmy Russell and Rhonda Vincent. [S]

Isle Of Wight Festival: 2025

Sunday 23:45 - 02:00

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]

Mon Mar 30
Hired Gun

Monday 02:00 - 04:00

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]

Simple Minds: Greatest Albums Live

Monday 04:00 - 05:00

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]

The Doors: Classic Albums

Monday 05:00 - 06:00

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

LSO: Rattle Conducts Brahms And Shostakovich

Monday 06:00 - 08:00

Mechanical marches, pounding brass. An uneasy second movement and a nightmarish vision of life in Stalin's Russia explodes in a frenzied succession of dance themes. [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 25) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Monday 08:30 - 09:00

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 26) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 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

Monday 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

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

The Rose Garden: A book publisher visits two elderly sisters at their Louisiana mansion. One of them has written a murder mystery that may contain more fact than fiction. (S2, ep 12) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

Mr Blanchard's Secret: A mystery writer's imagination gets her in trouble when she turns her overstimulated mind to her new next door neighbours. (S2, ep 13) [S]

Mike Nichols: The Directors

Monday 11:00 - 12:00

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose work includes Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The Graduate. (S6, ep 2) [S,AD]

Discovering: Vanessa Redgrave

Monday 12:00 - 13:00

A look at the British Academy Award-winning actress who has starred in a host of films including Julia, Mission: Impossible and Murder on the Orient Express. (S11, ep 3) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 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

Monday 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]

Wonderland: From JM Barrie To JRR Tolkien

Monday 14:00 - 15:00

In a four-part series, immerse yourself in the worlds of some of history's finest authors, revealing much about their character and the time they lived in. (2 of 4) [S]

Stories From The National Portrait Gallery

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

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]

Ron Howard: The Directors

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

A deep dive into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose work includes A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon and Apollo 13. (S6, ep 3) [S,AD]

Discovering: Jason Robards

Monday 17:00 - 18:00

A glimpse into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor who starred in All The President's Men, Julia and Melvin and Howard. (S11, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Monday 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

Monday 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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

John Brown's Body: An upstart furniture designer colludes with his boss's wife to drive her husband mad. (S2, ep 14) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Monday 19:30 - 20:00

Crackpot: A Good Samaritan helps a newlywed couple with a flat tire. But when the groom accidentally dirties the man's suit, the stranger reveals his true self. (S2, ep 15) [S]

Andre Rieu: The Flying Dutchman

Monday 20:00 - 21:15

The violin sensation's stunning gala concert from the Kerkrade Stadium, featuring Somewhere Over The Rainbow, O Fortuna and Volare, as well as equestrian riders and fireworks. [S]

Andre Rieu: The Flying Dutchman

Monday 21:15 - 22:30

The violin sensation's stunning gala concert from the Kerkrade Stadium, featuring Somewhere Over The Rainbow, O Fortuna and Volare, as well as equestrian riders and fireworks. [S]

Andre Rieu: Welcome To My World

Monday 22:30 - 23:30

André Rieu: Maastricht by Moonlight: André produces incredible performances of Conquest of Paradise, La Vergine and I Will Survive with a 150-piece male choir. (S5, ep 3) [S]

Comedy Legends: Steve Martin

Monday 23:30 - 00:30

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]

Tue Mar 31
Mozart: Genius For Hire

Tuesday 00:30 - 02:00

Expert interviews, historical analysis and readings of his letters trace the evolution of Mozart's genius and his battle for financial stability in the pursuit of artistic freedom. [S]

New: Spymasters: The Great Spy...

Tuesday 02:00 - 03:00

Kipling To Graham Greene: The world of spies and spymasters is explored, featuring authors from Rudyard Kipling to John Buchan and clips from The Ipcress File. (S1, ep 1) [S,AD]

Sky Arts From Hay

Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00

Richard E Grant: Actor Richard E Grant discusses A Pocketful of Happiness, his memoir recording his wife Joan's illness and death, plus his childhood and Withnail and I. (S1, ep 1) [S]

I Hate Jane Austen By Giles Coren

Tuesday 04:00 - 05:00

Jane Austen is one of Britain's finest authors. Right? Not according to Giles Coren, who tries to convince us she was just a 19th century chick lit hack. [S,AD]

Inside Art Special Vanguard

Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00

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

Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam

Tuesday 06:00 - 08:00

Cirque Du Soleil presents the story of a young girl's escape into an extravagant and whimsical imaginary world full of acrobats and colourful characters. Contains flashing images. [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 27) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Tuesday 08:30 - 09:00

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 28) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 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

Tuesday 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

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

John Brown's Body: An upstart furniture designer colludes with his boss's wife to drive her husband mad. (S2, ep 14) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

Crackpot: A Good Samaritan helps a newlywed couple with a flat tire. But when the groom accidentally dirties the man's suit, the stranger reveals his true self. (S2, ep 15) [S]

Ron Howard: The Directors

Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00

A deep dive into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose work includes A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon and Apollo 13. (S6, ep 3) [S,AD]

Discovering: Jason Robards

Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00

A glimpse into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor who starred in All The President's Men, Julia and Melvin and Howard. (S11, ep 4) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 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

Tuesday 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]

Phil Collins: Going Back To Detroit

Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00

Genesis hit machine Phil Collins teams up with three original Detroit session guitarists to recreate the original Motown Sound for his 2010 album Going Back. [S]

Skinner & Mina's Literary Road Trip

Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00

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]

William Friedkin: The Directors

Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00

The life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, known for his 1973 horror film The Exorcist and his action-thriller The French Connection. (S6, ep 4) [S,AD]

Discovering: Richard Dreyfuss

Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00

A glimpse into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor who starred in The Goodbye Girl, Jaws and Down and Out in Beverly Hills. (S11, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Tuesday 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

Tuesday 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]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

Nightmare in 4-D: A man who reads too much pulp fiction finds himself playing Sir Galahad to the blonde in the apartment downstairs. It seems she's burdened with a corpse. (S2, ep 16) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00

My Brother, Richard: District attorney Martin Ross is running for governor and learns that his brother Richard has killed the other candidate Burton Reeves. (S2, ep 17) [S]

Stories From Tate Britain

Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00

Focusing on the art and artists within Tate Britain's collection, featuring various art historians and cultural figures exploring different themes and artists. (1 of 2) [S]

New: Spymasters: The Great Spy...

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

Kipling To Graham Greene: The world of spies and spymasters is explored, featuring authors from Rudyard Kipling to John Buchan and clips from The Ipcress File. (S1, ep 1) [S,AD]

Sean Connery Vs James Bond

Tuesday 22:00 - 23:15

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]

Harold Lloyd: Hollywood's Timeless Comedy Genius

Tuesday 23:15 - 00:15

Documentary about the career and life of Harold Lloyd, the silent film era star who appeared in the notable movies Just Nuts, Girl Shy and The Freshman. [S]

Wed Apr 01
The Story Of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years

Wednesday 00:15 - 01:45

Learn more about the boom in British cinema as new, pioneering techniques saw productivity skyrocket and creativity flourish within the industry. [S]

Portrait Artist Of The Decade

Wednesday 01:45 - 03:10

In this special, the last nine winners return to the Battersea Arts Centre to paint one of Britain's best-loved personalities - in the space of just four hours. [S,AD]

Sky Arts From Hay

Wednesday 03:10 - 04:05

Barbara Kingsolver and Fats Timbo: Pulitzer Prize winner Barbara Kingsolver and comedian-turned-author Fats Timbo discuss their work and influences at the 2023 Hay Festival. (S1, ep 2) [S]

Laurie Lee: The Lost Interview

Wednesday 04:05 - 05:05

This evocative and unique film features the only TV interview ever given by Laurie Lee, including the amazing story of how it was secured by local TV producer David Parker. [S,AD]

Inside Art: Glyn Philpot At Pallant House

Wednesday 05:05 - 05:30

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]

Inside Art: Linda McCartney Retrospective

Wednesday 05:30 - 06:00

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

Darbar Festival 2025

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:55

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]

Darbar Festival 2025

Wednesday 06:55 - 08:10

India's Vanishing Voice: A documentary tracing the life of Ustad F. Wasifuddin Dagar, the last great torchbearer of the fabled Dagarvani tradition of Dhrupad singing. (S1, ep 1) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Wednesday 08:10 - 08:35

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 29) [S]

Watercolour Challenge

Wednesday 08:35 - 09:00

In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 30) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

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 09:30 - 10:00

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

Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30

Nightmare in 4-D: A man who reads too much pulp fiction finds himself playing Sir Galahad to the blonde in the apartment downstairs. It seems she's burdened with a corpse. (S2, ep 16) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00

My Brother, Richard: District attorney Martin Ross is running for governor and learns that his brother Richard has killed the other candidate Burton Reeves. (S2, ep 17) [S]

William Friedkin: The Directors

Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00

The life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, known for his 1973 horror film The Exorcist and his action-thriller The French Connection. (S6, ep 4) [S,AD]

Discovering: Richard Dreyfuss

Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00

A glimpse into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor who starred in The Goodbye Girl, Jaws and Down and Out in Beverly Hills. (S11, ep 5) [S,AD]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

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

Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00

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]

Art's Wildest Movement: Mannerism

Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00

The Great Escape: The Sack of Rome in 1527 forced many Italian artists to flee abroad, taking the revolutionary art movement with them. (3 of 3) [S,AD]

Reinventing The Orchestra With Charles Hazlewood

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

Charles explores the concept of orchestral teamwork through Mozart and his 40th symphony - showcasing how composers utilise a team to full effect. (1 of 6) [S]

Kathryn Bigelow: The Directors

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

A look at the life and career of the director of Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker, the latter of which she won the Oscar for Best Director. (S6, ep 5) [S,AD]

Discovering: Basil Rathbone

Wednesday 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]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

Woman's Help: Henpecked Arthur decides to get rid of his demanding wife once and for all, so long as he gets her money. Unfortunately, his wife has a few secrets of her own... (S4, ep 5) [S]

Tales Of The Unexpected

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

Shatterproof: Ellen is trapped in a loveless marriage with her wealthy husband. But her plan to kill him backfires when the hitman she hires becomes friendly with the target. (S4, ep 6) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

The Manacled: Shackled prisoner Stephen Fontaine tries to negotiate an escape from Sergeant Rockwell while en route to San Quentin. (S2, 18) [S]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00

A Bottle of Wine: Judge Connors shares a civilized conversation with the young architect about to steal his wife. But the quality of his mercy is strained. (S2, ep 19) [S]

New: Beyond The Brush

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

The Birth of Venus: Dive into Botticelli's Birth of Venus, uncovering its mythic roots, artistic brilliance and lasting power as an icon of beauty and imagination. (S1, ep 5) [S,AD]

New: Beyond The Brush

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

The Last Supper: Explore the genius behind Da Vinci's Last Supper, from its bold perspective to the mysteries and theories that keep this masterpiece legendary. (S1, ep 6) [S]

My Week With Maggi Hambling

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

In this brand-new encounter with one of our greatest living artists, art historian and curator Kate Bryan immerses herself in icon Maggi Hambling's life and work. [S]

Welcome to the Eighties

Wednesday 22:00 - 23:15

New. Mainstream rock and the black middle class eye rap's rebellion warily, but its bold sound, style and energy captivate a new generation. With strong language. (S1, ep 3) [S]

The Specials Live From Coventry Cathedral

Wednesday 23:15 - 00:50

Performing live from Coventry Cathedral Ruins in 2019, The Specials celebrate their 40th anniversary with their biggest hits, from Ghost Town to Nite Klub. [S]

Thu Apr 02
Boy George & Culture Club

Thursday 00:50 - 02:50

Culture Club emerged in the 80s UK new romantic scene with iconic style and music. Explore their journey and influence, highlighting the unexpected romance within the band. 2025. [S]