Wednesday 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]
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36: Sky Arts
Wed Mar 11
Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00
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]
Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00
A look at the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning British film icon Sir Michael Caine. (S10, ep 4) [S,AD]
Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30
Edward the Conqueror: When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge. (S1, ep 7) [S,AD]
Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00
A Dip in the Pool: An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet. (S1, ep 8) [S,AD]
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30
Help Wanted: To pay for his wife's operation, Mr Crabtree takes a job working for the mysterious Mr X, who asks him to manage a job involving a blackmailer. (S1, ep 27) [S]
Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00
Portrait of Jocelyn: At a gallery, Mark is surprised when the art dealer hands over a portrait of Mark's first wife instead of the painting he had originally purchased. (S1, ep 28) [S]
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00
New. Best Of: Stephen Mangan presents this special episode featuring highlights from the latest series of Landscape Artist of the Year. (S11, ep 10) [S,AD]
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00
Goodbye Renaissance: Waldemar Januszczak drills to the heart of Mannerism, asking when did it happen, what were its characteristics and what did it achieve? (1 of 3) [S,AD]
Wednesday 22:00 - 23:45
Film celebrating the life of a highly influential 20th Century icon, late fashion designer Dame Mary Quant. With insight from Kate Moss, Vivienne Westwood and more. [S]
Wednesday 23:45 - 01:20
Spotlighting his life and career, bear witness to comedian and poet Spike Milligan's never before aired film, interviews and scripts. Contains discriminatory content. [S,AD]
Thu Mar 12
Today 01:20 - 02:20
The novelist explores the topic of offense as he discusses the risk of upsetting people in the current climate. Strong language from the start and scenes which some may find offensive. [S,AD]
Today 02:20 - 03:40
The story of how, 400 years ago, two actors and friends of William Shakespeare took on the task of saving his work for posterity in one book, the First Folio. [S]
Today 03:40 - 04:40
Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day host as authors Natasha Brown and Marian Keyes discuss their latest books with Angie Greaves' Book Club. Plus, special guest Bernardine Evaristo. (1 of 6) [S]
Today 04:40 - 05:35
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]
Today 05:35 - 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]
Today 06:00 - 07:25
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]
Today 07:25 - 07:55
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 1) [S]
Today 07:55 - 08:25
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 2) [S]
Today 08:25 - 08:55
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 3) [S]
Today 08:55 - 09:25
The Landlady: When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side. (S1, ep 5) [S,AD]
Today 09:25 - 09:55
Neck: A young lady is cut down to size by her husband's loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair. (S1, ep 6) [S,AD]
Today 09:55 - 10:30
Help Wanted: To pay for his wife's operation, Mr Crabtree takes a job working for the mysterious Mr X, who asks him to manage a job involving a blackmailer. (S1, ep 27) [S]
Today 10:30 - 11:00
Portrait of Jocelyn: At a gallery, Mark is surprised when the art dealer hands over a portrait of Mark's first wife instead of the painting he had originally purchased. (S1, ep 28) [S]
Today 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]
Today 12:00 - 13:00
A look at the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning British film icon Sir Michael Caine. (S10, ep 4) [S,AD]
Today 13:00 - 13:30
Edward the Conqueror: When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge. (S1, ep 7) [S,AD]
Today 13:30 - 14:00
A Dip in the Pool: An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet. (S1, ep 8) [S,AD]
Today 14:00 - 15:00
Classic FM's Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber returns at London's LSO St Lukes, showcasing five young classical musicians alongside the 12 Ensemble. [S]
Today 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]
Today 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]
Today 17:00 - 18:00
An inside look at the life and career of Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Jean Simmons. (S10, ep 5) [S,AD]
Today 18:00 - 18:30
The Way Up To Heaven: Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight. (S1, ep 9) [S,AD]
Today 18:30 - 19:00
Depart in Peace: Art dealer Lionel gets an artist to visualise his fiancee Janet nude and paint her accordingly. Janet, however, does not see the funny side. (S1, ep 10) [S,AD]
Today 19:00 - 20:00
New. Best Of: Stephen Mangan presents this special episode featuring highlights from the latest series of Landscape Artist of the Year. (S11, ep 10) [S,AD]
Today 20:00 - 21:00
Explore the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker. His work includes Wall Street, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Basic Instinct. (S12, ep 6) [S]
Today 21:00 - 22:00
Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1948 ganger film noir starring Richard Attenborough an enduring British classic. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]
Today 22:00 - 00:30
An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy. Discriminatory content. (1962)(130 mins) [S]
Fri Mar 13
Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:30
A look at the life of the inspirational filmmaker, who won the first-ever Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay for his comedy film The Great McGinty. (S5, ep 7) [S]
Tomorrow 01:30 - 03:50
Explore the legacy of Richard Harris with this moving documentary that includes contributions from his sons, BAFTA-winning actor Jared Harris, Jamie Harris and Damian Harris. [S]
Tomorrow 03:50 - 05:05
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]
Tomorrow 05:05 - 05:35
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]
Tomorrow 05:35 - 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]
Tomorrow 06:00 - 08:25
To mark the 50th anniversary of Rudolf Nureyev's iconic version of Tchaikovsky's ballet, this 2014 Vienna State Opera production revives the show with new sets, costumes and more. [S]
Tomorrow 08:25 - 08:55
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 4) [S]
Tomorrow 08:55 - 09:25
Edward the Conqueror: When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge. (S1, ep 7) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 09:25 - 09:55
A Dip in the Pool: An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet. (S1, ep 8) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 09:55 - 10:30
Orderly World of Appleby: An antique dealer comes up with a plan to raise money to pay off a loan. But things won't be as easy for the shop owner the second time around. (S1, ep 29) [S]
Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00
Never Again: Karen finds herself wound up in a cell for committing murder with no recollection of how or why she ended up in there after an argument with her boyfriend. (S1, ep 30) [S]
Tomorrow 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]
Tomorrow 12:00 - 13:00
An inside look at the life and career of Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Jean Simmons. (S10, ep 5) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30
The Way Up To Heaven: Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight. (S1, ep 9) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 13:30 - 14:00
Depart in Peace: Art dealer Lionel gets an artist to visualise his fiancee Janet nude and paint her accordingly. Janet, however, does not see the funny side. (S1, ep 10) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 14:00 - 15:00
The world-renowned cellist and conductor showcases 30 of the best musicians, from cellists and organists to composers and trumpeters. (S1, ep 1) [S]
Tomorrow 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]
Tomorrow 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]
Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00
A glimpse into the life and hugely successful career of Academy Award-winning actress and activist, Susan Sarandon. (S10, ep 6) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30
My Ladylove, My Dove: When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn. (S1, ep 11) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00
Taste: A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine-tasting contest. (S1, ep 12) [S,AD]
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30
Gentleman From America: Rich American Howard Latimer takes a trip to London, betting £1,000 he can stay in a room that is said to be haunted. (S1, ep 31) [S]
Tomorrow 19:30 - 20:00
The Baby Sitter: When Clara Nash is murdered, her babysitter Lottie Slocum is excited to be the centre of attention, and she also hopes to become closer to Clara's husband. (S1, ep 32) [S]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00
1976: Elbow frontman Guy Garvey lifts the lid on two decades of TV gold. Here, he takes you through 1976, reflecting on the year's defining musical performances. (2 of 5) [S]
Tomorrow 21:00 - 23:00
The untold story of John Lennon's 1971 album 'Imagine', exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-before-seen footage. [S]
Tomorrow 23:00 - 01:20
The history of The Beatles and their influence on music, art, culture, fashion and politics. Features new interviews and archive footage of the Fab Four. [S]
Sat Mar 14
Saturday 01:20 - 03:45
Elton John plays 18 hits spanning his momentous career on Yamaha's incredible Million-dollar piano. Spectacular show from the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. [S]
Saturday 03:45 - 04:45
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]
Saturday 04:45 - 05:15
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 05:15 - 05:45
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 05:45 - 06:00
Somewhere: Musician Nwando Ebizie and director Juliet Ellis connect as dancer Jahmiah Simpson floats between the waking world and the dream world. (3 of 3) [S]
Saturday 06:00 - 08:00
A celebration of great British classics. [S]
Saturday 08:00 - 08:30
William and Mary: When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results. (S1, ep 3) [S,AD]
Saturday 08:30 - 09:00
Lamb to the Slaughter: When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]
Saturday 09:00 - 09:30
The Landlady: When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side. (S1, ep 5) [S,AD]
Saturday 09:30 - 10:00
Neck: A young lady is cut down to size by her husband's loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair. (S1, ep 6) [S,AD]
Saturday 10:00 - 10:30
Edward the Conqueror: When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge. (S1, ep 7) [S,AD]
Saturday 10:30 - 11:00
A Dip in the Pool: An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet. (S1, ep 8) [S,AD]
Saturday 11:00 - 12:00
Anyone For Murder?: A psychology professor places an ad offering to help spouses get rid of their other halves, grabbing the police's attention. Trouble ensues. (S2, ep 20) [S]
Saturday 12:00 - 13:00
Beast in View: An attorney helps a client threatened by an unstable woman who blames her for a broken wedding engagement. (S2, ep 21) [S]
Saturday 13:00 - 14:45
Dangerous Games. Choreographed by Michael Flatley, 40 of the world's most talented performers combine the best of traditional and contemporary music and dance. [S]
Saturday 14:45 - 16:45
Rare performances, interviews and rarely seen footage come together to paint a picture of the history and origins of Motown. [S]
Saturday 16:45 - 17:45
New. Best Of: Stephen Mangan presents this special episode featuring highlights from the latest series of Landscape Artist of the Year. (S11, ep 10) [S,AD]
Saturday 17:45 - 19:45
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 19:45 - 21:00
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]
Saturday 21:00 - 22:55
A wandering gunfighter plays two rival families against each other in a town torn apart by greed, pride and revenge. (1964) [S]
Saturday 22:55 - 23:55
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]
Saturday 23:55 - 02:20
Take in a spectacular concert film from Pink Floyd's 1988 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour', featuring hits like Wish You Were Here and Time. [S]
Sun Mar 15
Sunday 02:20 - 03:25
A film from long-time Pink Floyd collaborator Ian Emes, offering a captivating and intuitive interpretation of the Rock'n'Roll legends' music. [S]
Sunday 03:25 - 04:45
The line-up changed, the style evolved, but the hits kept coming. From Peter Gabriel to Phil Collins, Invisible Touch to I Can't Dance, a documentary that charts the inspiration of Genesis. [S]
Sunday 04:45 - 05:45
The Joshua Tree: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen and producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois give an insight into the making of their 1987 smash The Joshua Tree. (S1, ep 18) [S,AD]
Sunday 05:45 - 06:00
Aya Eban: Created by NikNak, Randy Duburke and Peta-Gaye Brown, follow a character stuck in a hectic city without peace - until their ancestors help them discover their power. (2 of 3) [S]
Sunday 06:00 - 09:00
Accompanied by the Johann Strauss Orchestra, world renowned violinist Andre Rieu performs numbers including Roses from the South, and Emperor's Waltz at Schonbrunn in Vienna. [S]
Sunday 09:00 - 09:30
The Way Up To Heaven: Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight. (S1, ep 9) [S,AD]
Sunday 09:30 - 10:00
Depart in Peace: Art dealer Lionel gets an artist to visualise his fiancee Janet nude and paint her accordingly. Janet, however, does not see the funny side. (S1, ep 10) [S,AD]
Sunday 10:00 - 10:30
My Ladylove, My Dove: When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn. (S1, ep 11) [S,AD]
Sunday 10:30 - 11:00
Taste: A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine-tasting contest. (S1, ep 12) [S,AD]
Sunday 11:00 - 12:00
Behind the Locked Door: A young couple tries to convince the bride's mother that their love is sincere. (S2, ep 22) [S]
Sunday 12:00 - 13:00
New. Best Of: Stephen Mangan presents this special episode featuring highlights from the latest series of Landscape Artist of the Year. (S11, ep 10) [S,AD]
Sunday 13:00 - 14:50
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]
Sunday 14:50 - 15:50
A look at the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning British film icon Sir Michael Caine. (S10, ep 4) [S,AD]
Sunday 15:50 - 17:10
Exploration of the highs and lows of the lives and careers of the brother-sister duo, including Karen's untimely death in 1983. With Burt Bacharach. [S]
Sunday 17:10 - 19:00
Enjoy this glitzy, upbeat celebration of the greatest music from Luther Vandross, featuring a full gospel choir. [S]
Sunday 19:00 - 21:00
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]
Sunday 21:00 - 00:50
A historical drama film about the founding of the State of Israel. Contains outdated attitudes and cultural depictions which viewers may find inconsistent with contemporary values. [S]
Mon Mar 16
Monday 00:50 - 01:50
Celebrate Opry 100 with superstars, newcomers and legends - it's never the same show twice! Jon Pardi, Zach Top and Ashley McBryde. [S]
Monday 01:50 - 03:05
Texas. Full coverage of the iconic Isle of Wight festival, one of the UK's biggest and most legendary highlights of the summer. Featuring Texas. [S]
Monday 03:05 - 05:00
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]
Monday 05:00 - 06:00
A fascinating look at the making of John Lennon's debut solo album, Plastic Ono Band, which saw the former Beatle dealing with issues such as abandonment, class, love and God. [S,AD]
Monday 06:00 - 08:00
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]
Monday 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 5) [S]
Monday 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 6) [S]
Monday 09:00 - 09:30
The Way Up To Heaven: Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight. (S1, ep 9) [S,AD]
Monday 09:30 - 10:00
Depart in Peace: Art dealer Lionel gets an artist to visualise his fiancee Janet nude and paint her accordingly. Janet, however, does not see the funny side. (S1, ep 10) [S,AD]
Monday 10:00 - 10:30
Gentleman From America: Rich American Howard Latimer takes a trip to London, betting £1,000 he can stay in a room that is said to be haunted. (S1, ep 31) [S]
Monday 10:30 - 11:00
The Baby Sitter: When Clara Nash is murdered, her babysitter Lottie Slocum is excited to be the centre of attention, and she also hopes to become closer to Clara's husband. (S1, ep 32) [S]
Monday 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]
Monday 12:00 - 13:00
A glimpse into the life and hugely successful career of Academy Award-winning actress and activist, Susan Sarandon. (S10, ep 6) [S,AD]
Monday 13:00 - 13:30
My Ladylove, My Dove: When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn. (S1, ep 11) [S,AD]
Monday 13:30 - 14:00
Taste: A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine-tasting contest. (S1, ep 12) [S,AD]
Monday 14:00 - 15:00
Kate journeys through the gallery's 200-year history with a look at the Turner bequest, before exploring the impressionist works by Van Gogh, Monet and Seurat. (2 of 2) [S]
Monday 15:00 - 16:00
New. Best Of: Stephen Mangan presents this special episode featuring highlights from the latest series of Landscape Artist of the Year. (S11, ep 10) [S,AD]
Monday 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]
Monday 17:00 - 18:00
A look into the life and legacy of Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Plummer, who has sadly passed away. (S10, ep 7) [S,AD]
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
Galloping Foxley: John Mills stars in this twisted tale. A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood. (S2, ep 2) [S,AD]
Monday 18:30 - 19:00
Georgy Porgy: Joan Collins stars in a twisted tale. George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change. (S2, ep 3) [S,AD]
Monday 19:00 - 19:30
The Belfry: When Clint Ringle learns that Ellie Marsh, the schoolteacher he loves, is engaged to Walt Norton, Clint kills Walt and then hides in the school's bell tower. (S1, ep 33) [S]
Monday 19:30 - 20:00
The Hidden Thing: After Dana Edwards' fiancée Laura is killed in a hit-and-run, he is visited by John Hurley, who claims to be able to help him to remember the car's plate. (S1, ep 34) [S]
Monday 20:00 - 21:45
Violin sensation Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra take to the stage in the Irish capital for a lively and enchanting performance of his best-loved music. [S]
Monday 21:45 - 23:05
Enjoy a star-studded event at the Verona Arena honouring the life of tenor Luciano Pavarotti. With touching performances from Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and many others. [S]
Monday 23:05 - 00:05
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy Award-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin. (S2, ep 2) [S]
Tue Mar 17
Tuesday 00:05 - 02:30
Jamie Cullum performs live in Oxfordshire, with tour footage and interviews from his US travels, plus highlights from his Glastonbury Festival performance in the UK. [S]
Tuesday 02:30 - 03:40
A Sky Original two-part series hosted by Imelda May exploring Ireland's rich history of literary talent - often inspired by a land embellished in natural beauty. (1 of 2) [S]
Tuesday 03:40 - 04:40
Art's Most Erotic: Award winning art critic Waldemar Januszczak explores Japan to India to find the most explicit art ever made and to ask why art has always been so interested in sex. [S]
Tuesday 04:40 - 05:05
More than 400 years after his death, an example of the celebrated playwright's completed work - The First Folio - is up for auction at Christie's in New York and could fetch millions. [S]
Tuesday 05:05 - 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 - 07:45
Behind the curtain with English National Ballet and their world premiere of a brand-new production of Nutcracker. [S]
Tuesday 07:45 - 08:15
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 7) [S]
Tuesday 08:15 - 08:45
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 8) [S]
Tuesday 08:45 - 09:15
My Ladylove, My Dove: When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn. (S1, ep 11) [S,AD]
Tuesday 09:15 - 09:50
Taste: A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine-tasting contest. (S1, ep 12) [S,AD]
Tuesday 09:50 - 10:25
The Belfry: When Clint Ringle learns that Ellie Marsh, the schoolteacher he loves, is engaged to Walt Norton, Clint kills Walt and then hides in the school's bell tower. (S1, ep 33) [S]
Tuesday 10:25 - 11:00
The Hidden Thing: After Dana Edwards' fiancée Laura is killed in a hit-and-run, he is visited by John Hurley, who claims to be able to help him to remember the car's plate. (S1, ep 34) [S]
Tuesday 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]
Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00
A look into the life and legacy of Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Plummer, who has sadly passed away. (S10, ep 7) [S,AD]
Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30
Galloping Foxley: John Mills stars in this twisted tale. A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood. (S2, ep 2) [S,AD]
Tuesday 13:30 - 14:00
Georgy Porgy: Joan Collins stars in a twisted tale. George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change. (S2, ep 3) [S,AD]
Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00
World-renowned cellist and conductor, Julian Lloyd Webber, showcases the best musicians, from cellists and organists to composers and trumpeters. [S]
Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00
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]
Tuesday 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]
Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00
A glimpse into the life of Jeff Bridges, who scooped an Academy Award for his performance in Crazy Heart and also starred in Tron and True Grit. (S10, ep 8) [S,AD]
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
Royal Jelly: Herbert Wise stars in this twisted tale. Mabel's baby is sick and her bee-obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health? (S2, ep 4) [S,AD]
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00
Poison: Andrew Ray stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare? (S2, ep 5) [S,AD]
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30
The Legacy: When a prince who is well-known as a playboy takes a romantic interest in a plain housewife, everyone is fascinated. Contains outdated cultural depictions. (S1, ep 35) [S]
Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00
Mink: Paula Hudson has a stolen mink coat she tells police she purchased on a recommendation, but everyone denies they talked to her about it when told to retrace her steps. (S1, ep 36) [S]
Tuesday 20:00 - 21:30
Imelda May explores the legacy of Susan and Elizabeth Yeats, two sisters who played a significant role in the revival of Irish literature in the 1920s. [S,AD]
Tuesday 21:30 - 22:45
How has the woman nicknamed the 'Sound Witch' managed to transcend eras and trends, remaining as modern and fascinating as ever? What accounts for her timeless genius? Documentary. [S]
Tuesday 22:45 - 02:35
A historical drama film about the founding of the State of Israel. Contains outdated attitudes and cultural depictions which viewers may find inconsistent with contemporary values. [S]
Wed Mar 18
Wednesday 02:35 - 03:50
A Sky Original two-part series hosted by Imelda May exploring Ireland's rich history of literary talent - often inspired by a land embellished in natural beauty. (2 of 2) [S]
Wednesday 03:50 - 04:50
Art's Most Horrific: Waldemar confronts terrifying displays of blood, gore and death and wonders why art is so obsessed with horror. (2 of 3) [S]
Wednesday 04:50 - 05:00
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]
Wednesday 05:00 - 05:30
A packed saleroom at Christie's in London sees record prices paid for ancient treasures including a bronze dirk, an Etruscan mirror and a lion's head carved from granite. (S9, ep 10) [S,AD]
Wednesday 05:30 - 06:00
The world's great auction houses open their doors as letters written by Giuseppe Verdi, a sculpture by Constantin Brancusi and a rarely seen Picasso go under the hammer. (S10, ep 1) [S]
Wednesday 06:00 - 06:20
Gary James McQueen: A series of fascinating shorts taking you deeper into the world of art and the people behind it. [S]
Wednesday 06:20 - 08:00
A Dance to the Music of Time features Ravel, Say and Rachmaninoff, with haunting waltzes, ghostly tales and passionate melodies. [S]
Wednesday 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 9) [S]
Wednesday 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 10) [S]
Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30
Galloping Foxley: John Mills stars in this twisted tale. A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood. (S2, ep 2) [S,AD]
Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00
Georgy Porgy: Joan Collins stars in a twisted tale. George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change. (S2, ep 3) [S,AD]
Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30
The Legacy: When a prince who is well-known as a playboy takes a romantic interest in a plain housewife, everyone is fascinated. Contains outdated cultural depictions. (S1, ep 35) [S]
Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00
Mink: Paula Hudson has a stolen mink coat she tells police she purchased on a recommendation, but everyone denies they talked to her about it when told to retrace her steps. (S1, ep 36) [S]
Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
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]
Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00
A glimpse into the life of Jeff Bridges, who scooped an Academy Award for his performance in Crazy Heart and also starred in Tron and True Grit. (S10, ep 8) [S,AD]
Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30
Royal Jelly: Herbert Wise stars in this twisted tale. Mabel's baby is sick and her bee-obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health? (S2, ep 4) [S,AD]
Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00
Poison: Andrew Ray stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare? (S2, ep 5) [S,AD]
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00
Goodbye Renaissance: Waldemar Januszczak drills to the heart of Mannerism, asking when did it happen, what were its characteristics and what did it achieve? (1 of 3) [S,AD]
Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00
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]
Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00
A look at the life of the celebrated filmmaker of hits Walkabout, Don't Look Now and Bad Timing. His unique style made him a highly influential filmmaker. (S5, ep 5) [S,AD]
Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00
A look at the life and legendary career of the original James Bond - Academy Award-winning Sean Connery. (S10, ep 9) [S,AD]
Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30
The Hitch-Hiker: Rod Taylor stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride. (S2, ep 6) [S,AD]
Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00
Genesis and Catastrophe: A Roald Dahl story with a twist. A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her? (S2, ep 7) [S,AD]
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30
Decoy: Gil Larkin is suspected of murder when Mona Cameron's allegedly abusive husband is shot dead in front of him. (S1, ep 37) [S]
Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00
The Creeper: A frightened housewife is alone in her apartment when the realisation sets in that just about anyone could be the unknown killer on the loose. (S1, ep 38) [S]
Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30
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Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00
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Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00
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]
Wednesday 22:00 - 23:15
The punk slogan "No Future" ironically sparked the 80s' most influential movement, rejecting old rock and embracing bold, new directions. (S1, ep 1) [S]
Wednesday 23:15 - 01:05
Explore Pauline Black's 40-year music career and her advocacy for racial equality amid challenges from racism and sexism. (2024) [S,AD]
Thu Mar 19
Thursday 01:05 - 02:35
Record On: The Specials - A Message to You: Career-spanning documentary from the band's formation to later albums Encore and Protest Songs. [S,AD]
Thursday 02:35 - 03:35
Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day host as members of Focus Group book club from Wiltshire meet podcaster and comedian Adam Buxton to discuss his memoir. (2 of 6) [S]
Thursday 03:35 - 04:35
Art's Most Satanic: Waldemar goes looking for the Devil, the ultimate shape-shifter, who keeps popping up in art in a wicked assortment of disguises. (3 of 3) [S]
Thursday 04:35 - 05:00
The art collection of late pop superstar George Michael goes under the hammer at Christie's in an auction featuring works by Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst and Bridget Riley. [S]
Thursday 05:00 - 05:30
A rare painting by Christopher Nevinson comes to Sotheby's, while bidders scramble for the last painting by Winston Churchill - of his beloved goldfish pool at Chartwell. (S10, ep 2) [S]
Thursday 05:30 - 06:00
Salvator Mundi, the long-lost Leonardo da Vinci painting of Jesus Christ commissioned by King Louis XII, is set to break all records at auction at Christie's in New York. (S10, ep 3) [S]
Thursday 06:00 - 08:00
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]
Thursday 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 11) [S]
Thursday 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 12) [S]
Thursday 09:00 - 09:30
Royal Jelly: Herbert Wise stars in this twisted tale. Mabel's baby is sick and her bee-obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health? (S2, ep 4) [S,AD]
Thursday 09:30 - 10:00
Poison: Andrew Ray stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare? (S2, ep 5) [S,AD]
Thursday 10:00 - 10:30
Decoy: Gil Larkin is suspected of murder when Mona Cameron's allegedly abusive husband is shot dead in front of him. (S1, ep 37) [S]
Thursday 10:30 - 11:00
The Creeper: A frightened housewife is alone in her apartment when the realisation sets in that just about anyone could be the unknown killer on the loose. (S1, ep 38) [S]
Thursday 11:00 - 12:00
A look at the life of the celebrated filmmaker of hits Walkabout, Don't Look Now and Bad Timing. His unique style made him a highly influential filmmaker. (S5, ep 5) [S,AD]
Thursday 12:00 - 13:00
A look at the life and legendary career of the original James Bond - Academy Award-winning Sean Connery. (S10, ep 9) [S,AD]
Thursday 13:00 - 13:30
The Hitch-Hiker: Rod Taylor stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride. (S2, ep 6) [S,AD]
Thursday 13:30 - 14:00
Genesis and Catastrophe: A Roald Dahl story with a twist. A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her? (S2, ep 7) [S,AD]
Thursday 14:00 - 15:00
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]
Thursday 15:00 - 15:30
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Thursday 15:30 - 16:00
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Thursday 16:00 - 17:00
Remembering the life of David Lynch, the Academy Award-winning director behind Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and The Elephant Man, whose visionary work reshaped cinema. (S5, ep 6) [S]
Thursday 17:00 - 18:00
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 18:00 - 18:30
Mr Botibol's First Love: Jake Weston stars in this twisted story. A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano. (S2, ep 8) [S,AD]
Thursday 18:30 - 19:00
The Umbrella Man: John Mills stars in this story with a twist. A con man arrives in town and starts his scam. Michael Gambon guest stars. (S2, ep 9) [S,AD]
Thursday 19:00 - 19:30
Momentum: Richard Paine decides to steal money from his boss that he has owed him for months, and it turns into an unnecessary and ironic murder. (S1, ep 39) [S]
Thursday 19:30 - 20:00
Wet Saturday: Mr Princey's daughter has just murdered the schoolmaster. It's up to Mr Princey to frame someone else for her crime. (S2, ep 1) [S]
Thursday 20:00 - 21:00
A look at the life and career of the Hollywood actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom. (S12, ep 7) [S]
Thursday 21:00 - 22:00
Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1967 romantic comedy drama starring Dustin Hoffman an all-time classic. (S1, ep 4) [S,AD]
Thursday 22:00 - 23:55
A wandering gunfighter plays two rival families against each other in a town torn apart by greed, pride and revenge. (1964) [S]
Thursday 23:55 - 00:55
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]