Today 15:00 - 16:00
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]
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36: Sky Arts
Tue Aug 12
Today 16:00 - 17:00
A look at the life and career of the Hollywood filmmaker, famous for directing films such as the Academy Award-nominated Blossoms in the Dust and Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. (S5, ep 8) [S]
Today 17:00 - 18:00
A profile of Barbara Stanwyck, an actress who enjoyed a 60-year career in film and television, best known for her strong female roles in films, such as Double Indemnity. (S5, ep 8) [S,AD]
Today 18:00 - 18:30
Glowing Future: Jack and Betsy are lovers. That is until Jack decides to go halfway across the world to be with his new Australian lover. But Betsy isn't going to make it easy. (S4, ep 15) [S]
Today 18:30 - 19:00
Way To Do It: The casino offers Roger an escape from his domineering aunt. He has a love for both gambling and a pretty hostess. But the casino boss has a score to settle. (S4, ep 16) [S]
Today 19:00 - 20:00
Prepare to be blown away by performances from Opry member Lady A, Lauren Alaina and Kashus Culpepper. [S]
Today 20:00 - 21:15
In a time of conservatism and racism during the Reagan years, New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat flourished with brush in hand. Chart his life and work with this documentary. [S]
Today 21:15 - 23:25
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]
Today 23:25 - 01:25
Film lifting the lid on the fascinating last decade of Andy Warhol's life and the legacy he left for future artists, through never-before-seen footage and interviews with insiders. [S,AD]
Wed Aug 13
Tomorrow 01:25 - 04:00
An unprecedented look inside the private world of JD Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye. [S]
Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00
Arabella Lennox-Boyd, Gresgarth Hall, Lancashire: Arabella Lennox-Boyd is the doyenne of garden designers. At Gresgarth Hall, she has been laying out a garden for 40 years. (2 of 6) [S]
Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:30
At Bonhams, a collection of intimate letters written by a recently widowed Jackie Kennedy that she sent to British diplomat David Ormsby-Gore go under the hammer. (S8, ep 11) [S]
Tomorrow 05:30 - 06:00
A new series opens with bidders shuttling between Sotheby's and Christie's in New York for the annual May sales of post-war and contemporary art. (S9, ep 1) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 06:00 - 08:00
New. Head to the Royal Albert Hall as Classic FM Live returns in 2025 for a spectacular concert celebrating the world's greatest film music! [S]
Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30
Evergreens at Sunset: Using a different techniques, Bob creates a spellbinding scene. Watch the sun drop below the horizon, just behind the shadow of trees. (S7, ep 3) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 08:30 - 09:00
Mountain Cabin: To capture the innocence of a stream-side cottage, Bob creates a giant mountain standing majestically in the distance. (S7, ep 4) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30
There's One Born Every Minute: Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When Margaret inherits £50,000, Arthur reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal. (S4, ep 13) [S]
Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00
Bosom Friends: Nell and Emma are old friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things turn sour when the penniless Emma looks to drag Nell down into poverty with her. (S4, ep 14) [S]
Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30
Enough Rope for Two: An ex-convict plans on killing his double-crossing partner and maybe even his ex-girlfriend after they help him recover the stolen money he hid. (S3, ep 7) [S]
Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00
Last Request: A man about to be executed for a murder he did not commit uses a last request to outline his version of events. (S3, ep 8) [S]
Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:00
A look at the life and career of the Hollywood filmmaker, famous for directing films such as the Academy Award-nominated Blossoms in the Dust and Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. (S5, ep 8) [S]
Tomorrow 12:00 - 13:00
A profile of Barbara Stanwyck, an actress who enjoyed a 60-year career in film and television, best known for her strong female roles in films, such as Double Indemnity. (S5, ep 8) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30
Glowing Future: Jack and Betsy are lovers. That is until Jack decides to go halfway across the world to be with his new Australian lover. But Betsy isn't going to make it easy. (S4, ep 15) [S]
Tomorrow 13:30 - 14:00
Way To Do It: The casino offers Roger an escape from his domineering aunt. He has a love for both gambling and a pretty hostess. But the casino boss has a score to settle. (S4, ep 16) [S]
Tomorrow 14:00 - 15:00
The life story of the Tess of the d'Urbervilles author, examining the hardships that fuelled his transformation into one of the most celebrated poets. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00
The Next Generation. In the final masterclass, the three novices learn about letterpressing from master duo Nick Hands and Ellen Bills. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00
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]
Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00
An eye-opening look at the life and films of American film legend Gregory Peck, the Academy Award-winning star of the 1962 drama To Kill a Mockingbird. (S5, ep 9) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30
Hijack: A hijacker on an aeroplane takes a stewardess hostage before demanding a million dollars and a parachute. Will Captain Waterhouse give in to his demands? (S4, ep 17) [S]
Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00
Blue Marigold: Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback. (S5, ep 1) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30
The Young One: A rebellious teenage girl uses any means necessary to get free of her overly protective aunt who is raising her. (S3, ep 9) [S]
Tomorrow 19:30 - 20:00
The Diplomatic Corpse: A married couple is set to inherit £30,000 when the wife's aunt riding with them dies, but in Mexico while transporting her body, she is stolen. (S3, ep 10) [S]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00
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]
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
As this deep dive into the Gothic phenomenon begins, explore themes of race, the work of the Bronte sisters, the character of Heathcliff and Hitchcock's depiction of Rebecca. (1 of 4) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:00
New. In New York, it was the club nights in the Paradise Garage that shaped what is now the basis of dance music. (S1, ep 6) [S]
Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00
Barry Cryer looks back at the life of British comedy star Terry Thomas, who starred in Tom Thumb and I'm Alright, Jack before going on to find international fame. (S2, ep 9) [S]
Thu Aug 14
Thursday 00:00 - 02:00
Feature documentary exploring the relationship between comedy and art, and the inner conflicts that lie within. Featuring Jim Moir, Spencer Jones, Miriam Elia and Bec Hill. [S]
Thursday 02:00 - 03:50
Sky Original documentary tracing the complex history of Michelangelo's most controversial commission, the Mausoleum of Pope Julius II, which took 40 years to complete. [S]
Thursday 03:50 - 04:00
Stratford East: A Sky Arts bursary enabled Stratford East to create the Artistic Associates Bursary, offering creatives the chance of paid work at the theatre. [S]
Thursday 04:00 - 05:00
Tom Stuart-Smith, Hepworth Wakefield Gallery Garden: The award-winning Tom Stuart Smith is a garden extraordinaire, but his latest task could pose the greatest challenge. (3 of 6) [S]
Thursday 05:00 - 05:30
New. At Sotheby's in London two ancient Scottish families are having a clear-out. Their treasures include a sword said to have been used at the Battle of Culloden. (S9, ep 2) [S,AD]
Thursday 05:30 - 06:00
A mega sale by Christie's of contemporary art includes a work by Peter Doig originally bought for £15,000. What will it fetch now? Plus, a rare Rothko goes under the hammer. (S9, ep 3) [S,AD]
Thursday 06:00 - 07:50
Including a trained football fan chorus to mark the World Cup, this operatic tale about the corruption that shrouds the beautiful game at present combines arias and musical pieces. [S]
Thursday 07:50 - 08:25
Portrait of Sally: Visiting artist Ben Stahl uses a more traditional painting method to bring out the pure innocence of a little girl. (S7, ep 5) [S,AD]
Thursday 08:25 - 09:00
Misty Waterfall: Bob helps a timid little stream find its way to a delightful waterfall, while gazing upon a forest of elegant trees. (S7, ep 6) [S,AD]
Thursday 09:00 - 09:30
Glowing Future: Jack and Betsy are lovers. That is until Jack decides to go halfway across the world to be with his new Australian lover. But Betsy isn't going to make it easy. (S4, ep 15) [S]
Thursday 09:30 - 10:00
Way To Do It: The casino offers Roger an escape from his domineering aunt. He has a love for both gambling and a pretty hostess. But the casino boss has a score to settle. (S4, ep 16) [S]
Thursday 10:00 - 10:30
The Young One: A rebellious teenage girl uses any means necessary to get free of her overly protective aunt who is raising her. (S3, ep 9) [S]
Thursday 10:30 - 11:00
The Diplomatic Corpse: A married couple is set to inherit £30,000 when the wife's aunt riding with them dies, but in Mexico while transporting her body, she is stolen. (S3, ep 10) [S]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 12:00 - 13:00
An eye-opening look at the life and films of American film legend Gregory Peck, the Academy Award-winning star of the 1962 drama To Kill a Mockingbird. (S5, ep 9) [S,AD]
Thursday 13:00 - 13:30
Hijack: A hijacker on an aeroplane takes a stewardess hostage before demanding a million dollars and a parachute. Will Captain Waterhouse give in to his demands? (S4, ep 17) [S]
Thursday 13:30 - 14:00
Blue Marigold: Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback. (S5, ep 1) [S,AD]
Thursday 14:00 - 15:00
...Year National Trust Favourites. National Trust properties have been the lifeblood of the contest; this special celebrates the top 10 paintings from the series, as voted by by fans. [S]
Thursday 15:00 - 16:00
The pair embark on a new journey, hoping to learn more about literary greats William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. (1 of 3) [S]
Thursday 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]
Thursday 17:00 - 18:00
An intriguing profile of Tunisian-born Italian film actress Claudia Cardinale, who appeared in some of the most acclaimed European films of the 1960s and 1970s. (S5, ep 10) [S,AD]
Thursday 18:00 - 18:30
The Eavesdropper: Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Not only is her husband called Donald, but he was in France last week. Coincidence? (S5, ep 2) [S,AD]
Thursday 18:30 - 19:00
Operation Safecrack: In an attempt to prove their safes are impregnable, a company challenges ex-safebreaker Sam to crack one for a cash prize. But are his skills sharp enough? (S5, ep 3) [S,AD]
Thursday 19:00 - 19:30
The Deadly: A plumber who blackmails housewives over false claims of having affairs meets one who has an idea about stopping him. (S3, ep 11) [S]
Thursday 19:30 - 20:00
Miss Paisley's Cat: An elderly woman's beloved alley cat is killed by the local bookie, sending her down a path of rage. (S3, ep 12) [S]
Thursday 20:00 - 21:00
A look at the life of the late Robin Williams, the Academy Award-winning star of much-loved films such as Good Will Hunting, Jumanji and Mrs Doubtfire. (S10, ep 10) [S,AD]
Thursday 21:00 - 22:00
A look at the life and career of a pioneer in the independent filmmaking scene of the 1990s, known for Before Sunrise and School of Rock. (S8, ep 4) [S]
Thursday 22:00 - 23:00
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]
Thursday 23:00 - 00:00
Depiction of War: Explore how filmmakers have depicted war, from the style they choose to ways they expand our understanding of the nature of war and humanity. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]
Fri Aug 15
Friday 00:00 - 01:30
Leading British film critics Ian Nathan, Derek Malcolm and Stephen Armstrong review their greatest Western films. [S]
Friday 01:30 - 02:30
Fascinating film exploring all sides of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood star, while dissecting 50 years of American history and its effect on the cinema industry. [S,AD]
Friday 02:30 - 03:50
Explore the life and story of Federico Fellini, one of the most decorated directors in the history of cinema, with an intimate look at his works and values through archival footage. [S]
Friday 03:50 - 04:00
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]
Friday 04:00 - 05:00
Tania Compton, Fonthill House, Wiltshire: Remodelled by designer Tania Compton, Fonthill is transformed with the modern touch, keeping in line with its 16th-century roots. (4 of 6) [S]
Friday 05:00 - 05:30
In London, Ingles & Hayday are selling a rare Stradivarius violin. Meanwhile at Sotheby's, masterpieces by Gerhard Richter, Georg Baselitz and Jean Dubuffet are auctioned. (S9, ep 4) [S,AD]
Friday 05:30 - 06:00
At Sotheby's in New York an 1897 painting by Gustav Klimt has surfaced after years in a private collection. Plus a work from the later years of Renoir is auctioned. (S9, ep 5) [S,AD]
Friday 06:00 - 07:00
Performed by the LaVerdi Symphony Orchestra, Fragile is a classical music concert that spans five centuries, conveying a strong and symbolic message. [S]
Friday 07:00 - 08:00
André Rieu: Falling in Love Again: André performs his emotional first concert after the pandemic and welcomes a new soprano to the Johann Strauss family. (S5, ep 2) [S]
Friday 08:00 - 08:30
Barn at Sunset: Bob paints an expansive barn appearing half-covered in a snowy setting of frostbitten foliage and sun-kissed sky. (S7, ep 7) [S,AD]
Friday 08:30 - 09:00
Mountain Splendor: Under a bright sky, mountains are highlighted with sienna and white as foreground foliage is brought to life with a round brush. (S7, ep 8) [S,AD]
Friday 09:00 - 09:30
Hijack: A hijacker on an aeroplane takes a stewardess hostage before demanding a million dollars and a parachute. Will Captain Waterhouse give in to his demands? (S4, ep 17) [S]
Friday 09:30 - 10:00
Blue Marigold: Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback. (S5, ep 1) [S,AD]
Friday 10:00 - 10:30
The Deadly: A plumber who blackmails housewives over false claims of having affairs meets one who has an idea about stopping him. (S3, ep 11) [S]
Friday 10:30 - 11:00
Miss Paisley's Cat: An elderly woman's beloved alley cat is killed by the local bookie, sending her down a path of rage. (S3, ep 12) [S]
Friday 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]
Friday 12:00 - 13:00
An intriguing profile of Tunisian-born Italian film actress Claudia Cardinale, who appeared in some of the most acclaimed European films of the 1960s and 1970s. (S5, ep 10) [S,AD]
Friday 13:00 - 13:30
The Eavesdropper: Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Not only is her husband called Donald, but he was in France last week. Coincidence? (S5, ep 2) [S,AD]
Friday 13:30 - 14:00
Operation Safecrack: In an attempt to prove their safes are impregnable, a company challenges ex-safebreaker Sam to crack one for a cash prize. But are his skills sharp enough? (S5, ep 3) [S,AD]
Friday 14:00 - 15:00
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]
Friday 15:00 - 16:00
The pair embark on a new journey, hoping to learn more about literary greats William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. (2 of 3) [S]
Friday 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]
Friday 17:00 - 18:00
Film experts reflect on the life and career of Oscar-winning actor Walter Matthau, who starred in the comedies Fortune Cookie, The Odd Couple and Grumpy Old Men. (S5, ep 11) [S,AD]
Friday 18:00 - 18:30
Run Rabbit Run: Robert visits a couple who housed him during the war. But in Paris, he discovers that the husband has died, and the hero's wife has a big secret to tell. (S5, ep 4) [S,AD]
Friday 18:30 - 19:00
Stranger in Town: A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community - although his motives prove sinister. (S5, ep 5) [S,AD]
Friday 19:00 - 19:30
Night of the Execution: A struggling deputy DA who gets a murder conviction against a man for killing his wife is confronted by another who claims he committed the crime. (S3, ep 13) [S]
Friday 19:30 - 20:00
The Percentage: Eddie Slovak meets an old Army buddy named Pete who once saved his life, but Pete's wife Louise falls for Eddie and the two form a romantic bond. (S3, ep 14) [S]
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]
Friday 21:00 - 22:00
New. Prepare to be blown away by performances from Opry members Craig Morgan, Rhonda Vincent, Steven Curtis Chapman and Sal Gonzalez. [S]
Friday 22:00 - 23:00
Nancy Wilson: Heart: The Heart guitarist goes on a personal journey through the riffs that influenced her and reveals a huge Led Zeppelin-inspired sound in the band's music. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]
Friday 23:00 - 00:15
This documentary follows the life and career of Patti Smith, as she arrived in New York to upset the codes of rock, poetry, and genre, becoming a living legend in the process. [S]
Sat Aug 16
Saturday 00:15 - 02:45
Watch Iggy Pop's legendary 2016 Royal Albert Hall show as he performs with a star-studded band featuring Josh Homme and Matt Helders. [S]
Saturday 02:45 - 04:00
Carly Simon reveals the challenges behind No Secrets - the classic album that made her a global star and included the enigmatic song You're So Vain. [S]
Saturday 04:00 - 05:00
Cleve West, Horatio's Garden, Salisbury: As part of a project to install gardens at NHS centres, Chelsea Gold winner Cleve West began at Salisbury District Hospital. (5 of 6) [S]
Saturday 05:00 - 05:30
In a sale at Bonham's, there are swords from the English Civil War and letters revealing the extent of the love affair between David Ormsby-Gore and Jackie Kennedy. (S9, ep 6) [S,AD]
Saturday 05:30 - 06:00
In London, Christie's auction Francesco Guardi's Rialto Bridge painting, while Sotheby's are selling Turner's view of the fortress at Ehrenbreitstein, valued at £15million. (S9, ep 7) [S,AD]
Saturday 06:00 - 08:30
Enjoy Mozart's globally-acclaimed opera, performed in Salzburg, as Tamino and Papageno embark on a quest led by love, loyalty and one magic flute. [S]
Saturday 08:30 - 09:00
There's One Born Every Minute: Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When Margaret inherits £50,000, Arthur reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal. (S4, ep 13) [S]
Saturday 09:00 - 09:30
Bosom Friends: Nell and Emma are old friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things turn sour when the penniless Emma looks to drag Nell down into poverty with her. (S4, ep 14) [S]
Saturday 09:30 - 10:05
Glowing Future: Jack and Betsy are lovers. That is until Jack decides to go halfway across the world to be with his new Australian lover. But Betsy isn't going to make it easy. (S4, ep 15) [S]
Saturday 10:05 - 10:40
Way To Do It: The casino offers Roger an escape from his domineering aunt. He has a love for both gambling and a pretty hostess. But the casino boss has a score to settle. (S4, ep 16) [S]
Saturday 10:40 - 11:15
Hijack: A hijacker on an aeroplane takes a stewardess hostage before demanding a million dollars and a parachute. Will Captain Waterhouse give in to his demands? (S4, ep 17) [S]
Saturday 11:15 - 12:15
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 12:15 - 13:15
The Long Silence: A paralysed woman must somehow communicate the fact that her husband is a killer - before she becomes his next victim. (S1, ep 24) [S]
Saturday 13:15 - 16:30
Imprisoned Allied soldiers plot their escape from a German camp to force Nazi soldiers away from the battle during WWII. Classic war drama. (1963) [S]
Saturday 16:30 - 17:30
A spellbinding collection of performances by unassuming and charismatic star Dean Martin, including That's Amore, Would I Love You and Memories Are Made of This. [S]
Saturday 17:30 - 18:30
A compilation of three ELO concerts: Fusion Live in London (1976), plus unreleased shows at Brunel University (1973) and Germany's Rockpalast (1974). [S]
Saturday 18:30 - 21:00
Sheryl Crow is at the top of her form and is backed by an outstanding band, combined with simple but elegant staging and atmospheric lighting. [S]
Saturday 21:00 - 23:15
Tina Turner brings the house down at the Blockbuster Pavilion in San Bernardino, California, on her legendary What's Love tour in 1993. Contains flashing images. [S]
Saturday 23:15 - 01:30
The life story of Tina Turner, charting the Queen of Rock'n'Roll's meteoric rise to iconic status and struggles along the way. With insight from Angela Bassett, Oprah and others. [S,AD]
Sun Aug 17
Sunday 01:30 - 03:30
Two decades after She's So Unusual made her an icon, capture an intimate night with singer Cyndi Lauper at New York's Town Hall from 2004. [S]
Sunday 03:30 - 04:30
Emmylou Harris: Brian and Mark meet Mark's long-time friend Emmylou Harris, discussing her career highlights before rocking out with guitarist Vince Gill. (S1, ep 6) [S]
Sunday 04:30 - 05:30
Linda Perry: The multi-Grammy winner, formerly of 4 Non Blondes, discusses the art of songwriting and performs a selection of her hits including Beautiful and What's Up. (S4, ep 5) [S]
Sunday 05:30 - 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 - 08:20
A stunning performance of Madama Butterfly from Bregenz, as Giacomo Puccini's powerful opera presents an enduring, tragic tale of unrequited love. [S]
Sunday 08:20 - 08:55
Blue Marigold: Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback. (S5, ep 1) [S,AD]
Sunday 08:55 - 09:30
The Eavesdropper: Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Not only is her husband called Donald, but he was in France last week. Coincidence? (S5, ep 2) [S,AD]
Sunday 09:30 - 10:00
Operation Safecrack: In an attempt to prove their safes are impregnable, a company challenges ex-safebreaker Sam to crack one for a cash prize. But are his skills sharp enough? (S5, ep 3) [S,AD]
Sunday 10:00 - 10:30
Run Rabbit Run: Robert visits a couple who housed him during the war. But in Paris, he discovers that the husband has died, and the hero's wife has a big secret to tell. (S5, ep 4) [S,AD]
Sunday 10:30 - 11:00
Stranger in Town: A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community - although his motives prove sinister. (S5, ep 5) [S,AD]
Sunday 11:00 - 12:00
An Out for Oscar: After a naive man weds a beautiful woman, he learns she did not marry him for love, but for convenience. (S1, ep 25) [S]
Sunday 12:00 - 13:00
Death and the Joyful Woman: The secretary of a wine baron commits murder when her dream of marrying him is shattered. (S1, ep 26) [S]
Sunday 13:00 - 14:00
Barry Cryer explores the life and career of the BAFTA-winning star of The Pink Panther. He's also appeared in I'm All Right Jack and the Academy Award-nominated Dr Strangelove. [S]
Sunday 14:00 - 15:00
New. Prepare to be blown away by performances from Opry members Craig Morgan, Rhonda Vincent, Steven Curtis Chapman and Sal Gonzalez. [S]
Sunday 15:00 - 16:10
Directed by Diane Paulus in April 2012, this touring show by Cirque du Soleil was their 32nd original production and is a coming-of-age story about the passage of feminine wisdom. [S]
Sunday 16:10 - 18:10
New. Head to the Royal Albert Hall as Classic FM Live returns in 2025 for a spectacular concert celebrating the world's greatest film music! [S]
Sunday 18:10 - 20:00
An intimate look at the legendary actor, racer and icon. Hear from the people that knew him best - including his son and former wives - as they tell his incredible life story. [S]
Sunday 20:00 - 23:15
Imprisoned Allied soldiers plot their escape from a German camp to force Nazi soldiers away from the battle during WWII. Classic war drama. (1963) [S]
Sunday 23:15 - 00:15
Film experts reflect on the work of Charles Bronson, who became a Hollywood star with his tough-guy, vigilante roles in films such as The Magnificent Seven and Death Wish. (S5, ep 13) [S,AD]
Mon Aug 18
Monday 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]
Monday 01:45 - 03:00
Narrated by the man himself, take a step back in time to the Newport Jazz Festival of 1970 to witness backstage rehearsals and performances. [S]
Monday 03:00 - 04:30
The jazz great performs contemporary and classic tracks, including Hey Jude and That Old Black Magic, backed by the Tommy Flanagan Trio. From the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival. [S]
Monday 04:30 - 05:30
Kenny Loggins: The man known as "The King of the Movie Soundtrack" discusses the art of songwriting and performs some of hits, including Footloose and What a Fool Believes. (S4, ep 6) [S]
Monday 05:30 - 06:00
Music experts discuss the legacy of 1970s brother and sister pop duo the Carpenters, who sang such hits as (They Long to Be) Close to You and We've Only Just Begun. (S5, ep 8) [S]
Monday 06:00 - 06:30
A look back at the career of British Soprano singer Lesley Garrett as Melvyn Bragg reflects on more unforgettable episodes of The South Bank Show. (S7, ep 3) [S]
Monday 06:30 - 07:50
Songs Of The Sea. Bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel takes us to his Welsh homeland, where the romantic coast becomes the inspiring start of a captivating musical journey. [S]
Monday 07:50 - 08:25
Lake by the Mountain: Talented guest painter Steve Ross displays how to create a mirror-like lake spanning the width of snowy peaks and foothills. (S7, ep 9) [S,AD]
Monday 08:25 - 09:00
Mountain Glory: Bob reveals the secret to creating a larger-than-life landscape, with layers of mountains as far as the eye can see. (S7, ep 10) [S,AD]
Monday 09:00 - 09:30
The Eavesdropper: Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Not only is her husband called Donald, but he was in France last week. Coincidence? (S5, ep 2) [S,AD]
Monday 09:30 - 10:00
Operation Safecrack: In an attempt to prove their safes are impregnable, a company challenges ex-safebreaker Sam to crack one for a cash prize. But are his skills sharp enough? (S5, ep 3) [S,AD]
Monday 10:00 - 10:30
Night of the Execution: A struggling deputy DA who gets a murder conviction against a man for killing his wife is confronted by another who claims he committed the crime. (S3, ep 13) [S]
Monday 10:30 - 11:00
The Percentage: Eddie Slovak meets an old Army buddy named Pete who once saved his life, but Pete's wife Louise falls for Eddie and the two form a romantic bond. (S3, ep 14) [S]
Monday 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]
Monday 12:00 - 13:00
Film experts reflect on the life and career of Oscar-winning actor Walter Matthau, who starred in the comedies Fortune Cookie, The Odd Couple and Grumpy Old Men. (S5, ep 11) [S,AD]
Monday 13:00 - 13:30
Run Rabbit Run: Robert visits a couple who housed him during the war. But in Paris, he discovers that the husband has died, and the hero's wife has a big secret to tell. (S5, ep 4) [S,AD]
Monday 13:30 - 14:00
Stranger in Town: A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community - although his motives prove sinister. (S5, ep 5) [S,AD]
Monday 14:00 - 15:00
The Exhibition. Take a trip down memory lane with a look at this exhibition celebrating some of the finest art to have come out of Sky Arts' Portrait Artist Of The Year. [S,AD]
Monday 15:00 - 16:00
The pair embark on a new journey, hoping to learn more about literary greats William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. (3 of 3) [S]
Monday 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]
Monday 17:00 - 18:00
A fascinating look at the life and career of Shirley MacLaine, one of Hollywood's legendary leading ladies, who starred in films including The Apartment and Sweet Charity. (S5, ep 12) [S,AD]
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
The Moles: Harry H Corbett and Fulton Mackay star as two cash-strapped business owners who tunnel their way into a bank - only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door. (S5, ep 6) [S,AD]
Monday 18:30 - 19:00
Decoy: When a man is murdered in a park, Constable Mary Bryan is used as bait to catch the suspected killer. But what if she is tracking the wrong man? (S5, ep 7) [S,AD]
Monday 19:00 - 19:30
Together: A husband gets locked in a secure office with the body of the beautiful young mistress he just killed. (S3, ep 15) [S]
Monday 19:30 - 20:00
Sylvia: A man fears his mentally unstable daughter has bought a gun to kill herself, but he might have it all wrong. (S3, ep 16) [S]
Monday 20:00 - 22:30
Fantastic summer concert from the King of Waltz's hometown. Soprano Mirusia Louwerse joins Andre Rieu at the Vrijthof, along with soloists he met during his South African tour. [S]
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]
Monday 23:30 - 01:30
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]
Tue Aug 19
Tuesday 01:30 - 02:45
Experts examine 'The Kiss' - Gustav Klimt's iconic painting from the early 20th century - and establish just what makes it such an enduring, endearing piece. [S,AD]
Tuesday 02:45 - 04:00
The hugely influential Edward Hopper has had a profound impact on American art - but who is the man behind the paintings? This film takes a dive into the artist's life and career. [S,AD]
Tuesday 04:00 - 05:00
James Alexander-Sinclair, Northamptonshire Garden: Two projects separated by a few miles, James' touch sums up two types of work that land on the desks of garden designers. (6 of 6) [S]
Tuesday 05:00 - 05:30
The marble lions from the tomb of Charles V of France are being sold at Christie's, while an exquisite Johann Christian Neuber snuff box comes under the hammer at Sotheby's. (S9, ep 8) [S,AD]
Tuesday 05:30 - 06:00
Paintings by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky and Spanish surrealist Joan Miro go under the hammer in London. (S9, ep 9) [S,AD]
Tuesday 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]
Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30
Grey Winter: Bob uses monochromatic tones to convey the icy coldness of a silvery lake surrounded by lacy trees and bushes. (S7, ep 11) [S,AD]
Tuesday 08:30 - 09:00
Dock Scene: Harbour mist, reflections and a little boat provide the backdrop for a weathered pier. Bob paints old wood on buildings with the shake of his two-inch brush. (S7, ep 12) [S,AD]
Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30
Run Rabbit Run: Robert visits a couple who housed him during the war. But in Paris, he discovers that the husband has died, and the hero's wife has a big secret to tell. (S5, ep 4) [S,AD]
Tuesday 09:30 - 10:00
Stranger in Town: A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community - although his motives prove sinister. (S5, ep 5) [S,AD]
Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30
Together: A husband gets locked in a secure office with the body of the beautiful young mistress he just killed. (S3, ep 15) [S]
Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00
Sylvia: A man fears his mentally unstable daughter has bought a gun to kill herself, but he might have it all wrong. (S3, ep 16) [S]
Tuesday 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]
Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00
A fascinating look at the life and career of Shirley MacLaine, one of Hollywood's legendary leading ladies, who starred in films including The Apartment and Sweet Charity. (S5, ep 12) [S,AD]
Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30
The Moles: Harry H Corbett and Fulton Mackay star as two cash-strapped business owners who tunnel their way into a bank - only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door. (S5, ep 6) [S,AD]
Tuesday 13:30 - 14:00
Decoy: When a man is murdered in a park, Constable Mary Bryan is used as bait to catch the suspected killer. But what if she is tracking the wrong man? (S5, ep 7) [S,AD]
Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00
Documentary exploring the life and work of the novelist, poet, social critic and self-proclaimed 'outsider', who was often persecuted for his explicit subject matter. [S]
Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00
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]
Tuesday 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]
Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00
Film experts reflect on the work of Charles Bronson, who became a Hollywood star with his tough-guy, vigilante roles in films such as The Magnificent Seven and Death Wish. (S5, ep 13) [S,AD]
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
Pattern of Guilt: Police doctor Keith Briscoe is desperate to leave his wife for an ex but loses hope when she refuses to divorce him. Then, a serial killer gives him an idea. (S5, ep 8) [S,AD]
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00
A Harmless Vanity: When Mary learns her husband is having an affair, she invites her rival to a beach party. But the evening doesn't turn out as she expected. (S5, ep 9) [S,AD]
Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00
New. Prepare to be blown away by performances from Opry members Craig Morgan, Rhonda Vincent, Steven Curtis Chapman and Sal Gonzalez. [S]
Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00
Arguably the greatest ever frontman, Freddie Mercury was a complete one-off. This is the Queen icon's story - told through the sale of his personal items at Sotheby's. [S]
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00
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]
Tuesday 23:00 - 00:15
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]
Wed Aug 20
Wednesday 00:15 - 02:15
Unpacking their walk through life, enjoy an insight into the world of Gilbert Prousch and George Passmore. Contains strong language and controversial, confrontational art. [S,AD]