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Edna O'Brien, now 93, looks back on her life, novels and loves as her journals are read aloud by JessieâŻBuckley, with commentary from fellow writers such as GabrielâŻByrne. The documentary offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of Irelandâs most celebrated authors. Curious about the stories behind her books and the woman who wrote them? Give it a watch.
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Edna O'Brien, now 93, looks back on her life, novels and loves as her journals are read aloud by JessieâŻBuckley, with commentary from fellow writers such as GabrielâŻByrne. The documentary offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of Irelandâs most celebrated authors. Curious about the stories behiâŠ
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Rare, unseen early sketches from Rik Mayall appear in this collection. They have his trademark clarity and force. Fans of fast, funny British comedy get a look at the performer before his television âŠ
Take a look at how Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has been born, reshaped and celebrated over the past 157 years, all presented in an interactive V&A exhibition.
The Producers is a riotous MelâŻBrooks comedy that skewers art and history with dark humor. Two clueless schemers try to pull off the biggest Broadway flop ever. If you enjoy a good spoof and Brooks' âŠ
1.2.0
The ENOâs putting on Gilbert and Sullivanâs comic opera HMSâŻPinafore, with LesâŻDennis leading a funny story about love, honour and duty.
Watercolour Challenge puts amateur painters against the clock. They have only four hours to complete a scene. In seriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ37, the contestants face off across Cornwall and Dorset, aiming to iâŠ
1.36.0
Watercolour Challenge pits amateur painters against the clock, giving them four hours to capture a scene. Each episode sends the contestants to a new spot â from Cornwallâs cliffs to Dorsetâs countryâŠ
1.37.0
Jack and Betsyâs romance takes a sharp turn when Jack bolts halfway around the globe to be with a new Aussie flame, leaving Betsy determined to make life difficult for him. Itâs a classic Tales of thâŠ
3.14.0
"Tales of the Unexpected" is a twisty tale called âWay to Do Itâ in seriesâŻ4. Roger tries to escape his overbearing aunt and ends up in a casino. He meets a pretty hostess and gets drawn into gamblinâŠ
3.15.0
In the âMadame Mysteryâ episode of *Alfred Hitchcock Presents*, a studio publicist uses a dead movie starâs death to promote her final film. The plot follows how far someone will go for a publicity sâŠ
4.23.0
A stranger rolls into a dusty mining town and challenges two roughâandâtumble miners to a contest that goes in an unexpected direction. Read Morgan and Arch Johnson lead the episode and deliver the câŠ
4.24.0
A oneâoff documentary that charts the life and career of Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver, best known for playing EllenâŻRip
14.11.0
A classic British workplace farce, *Iâm All Right, Jack* skewers postâwar politics with razorâsharp wit. It captures the quirks of a booming factory and the clash between management and the lads on tâŠ
1.3.0
A hijacker boards a plane, takes a stewardess hostage and demands a million pounds and a parachute, leaving Captain Waterhouse in a tight spot. This is the classic âTales of the Unexpectedâ twisty drâŠ
3.16.0
Tales of the Unexpected returns with seriesâŻ5âs opener, âBlue Marigoldâ. It follows former supermodel Marigold, who is dropped by her agency for divaâlike behaviour, watches her mental health slip, aâŠ
4.0.0
Ten Minutes From Now â a struggling artist, under suspicion for bomb threats, plots to nick some paintings. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ26)
1.25.0
Guy Garvey goes back to 1984 and digs up music moments youâve probably never seen. Youâll see Madonnaâs first British TV appearance, hidden performances from Sade and The StyleâŻCouncil, and rare footâŠ
0.3.0
Discovering: Hugh Grant is a documentary that follows the life and career of one of Britainâs bestâknown actors, Hugh Grant, known for *Love Actually*, *Notting Hill* and *Four Weddings and a FuneralâŠ
14.12.0
More contestants battle to nail the perfect portrait in just four hours, with the pressure ticking away. The judging panel has JohnâŻCooperâŻClarke, FearneâŻCotton and HaydnâŻGwynne, whoâll pick the stanâŠ
5.4.0
In this Tales of the Unexpected installment, Moira overhears a stranger mention a Paris getaway with her lover Donald. She then discovers her own husband is also named Donald and was in France the weâŠ
4.1.0
Tales of the Unexpected returns with seriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ3, âOperation Safecrackâ. In this episode a safeâmaking company dares former safebreaker Sam to open one of their supposedly unbreakable vaults âŠ
4.2.0
Alfred Hitchcock Presents offers âMother, May I Go Out to Swim?â, starring WilliamâŻShatner as a nervous mamaâs boy who canât bring himself to tell his mother about his wedding plans. The episode is aâŠ
4.25.0
"The Cuckoo Clock" follows a lone woman in a remote cabin who meets a stranger she believes is an escaped mental patient. It stars Beatrice Straight and Fay Spain, and the episode has the tight, twisâŠ
4.26.0
Take a peek at Whoopi Goldbergâs journey, from her early turns in The ColourâŻPurple and SisterâŻAct to the hardâhitting drama Glory, tracing how she became one of Hollywoodâs
12.2.0
Culture Club burst onto the 80s UK newâromantic scene with their flashy look and catchy tunes. The show follows their rise, the mark they left on music and fashion,
Rare, unseen early sketches from Rik Mayall appear in this collection. They have his trademark clarity and force. Fans of fast, funny British comedy get a look at the performer before his television âŠ
27 programmes
Take a look at Spike Milliganâs life and career, featuring film clips, interviews and scripts that have never been broadcast before. Viewer discretion advised for some outdated material.
Kate Bush, dubbed the âSound Witchâ, still sounds fresh no matter the decade, and this film digs into why her music feels as contemporary as ever and why sheâs hailed as a timeless genius.
A 2022 Sky Arts production retells the doomed romance of Heathcliff and Catherine and offers a fresh spin on the classic tale. It pulls back the curtain on the harsh British social hierarchy that fueâŠ
Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day host the Manchesterâbased Idle Readers club, catching up with IanâŻRankin, while Delia Owens pops in over Zoom from the US. (EpisodeâŻ4 ofâŻ6)
1.3.0
A classic British workplace farce, *Iâm All Right, Jack* skewers postâwar politics with razorâsharp wit. It captures the quirks of a booming factory and the clash between management and the lads on tâŠ
1.3.0
Dutch violinist Janine Jansen embarks on a mission to record an album with twelve of AntonioâŻStradivariâs violins. She tracks down each priceless instrument, deals with the challenges they present, aâŠ
Amateur watercolour painters compete against a fourâhour deadline to finish a scene on canvas. Skill, speed and nerves decide who wins. If you like seeing creativity under pressure, this show is for âŠ
1.38.0
Amateur watercolour artists compete headâtoâhead, with a fourâhour timer. Each painter must finish a scene before time runs out, relying on quick skill and colour tricks under pressure. The rivalry mâŠ
1.39.0
A hijacker boards a plane, takes a stewardess hostage and demands a million pounds and a parachute, leaving Captain Waterhouse in a tight spot. This is the classic âTales of the Unexpectedâ twisty drâŠ
3.16.0
Tales of the Unexpected returns with seriesâŻ5âs opener, âBlue Marigoldâ. It follows former supermodel Marigold, who is dropped by her agency for divaâlike behaviour, watches her mental health slip, aâŠ
4.0.0
Alfred Hitchcock Presents offers âMother, May I Go Out to Swim?â, starring WilliamâŻShatner as a nervous mamaâs boy who canât bring himself to tell his mother about his wedding plans. The episode is aâŠ
4.25.0
"The Cuckoo Clock" follows a lone woman in a remote cabin who meets a stranger she believes is an escaped mental patient. It stars Beatrice Straight and Fay Spain, and the episode has the tight, twisâŠ
4.26.0
Discovering: Hugh Grant is a documentary that follows the life and career of one of Britainâs bestâknown actors, Hugh Grant, known for *Love Actually*, *Notting Hill* and *Four Weddings and a FuneralâŠ
14.12.0
Murder on the Orient Express is the goâto Agatha Christie whodunit, set on a snowâbound train where everyoneâs a suspect. AlbertâŻFinney leads a strong cast, each caught up in the mystery. If you enjoâŠ
1.4.0
In this Tales of the Unexpected installment, Moira overhears a stranger mention a Paris getaway with her lover Donald. She then discovers her own husband is also named Donald and was in France the weâŠ
4.1.0
Tales of the Unexpected returns with seriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ3, âOperation Safecrackâ. In this episode a safeâmaking company dares former safebreaker Sam to open one of their supposedly unbreakable vaults âŠ
4.2.0
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour is a classic anthology of hourâlong thrillers, hosted by Hitchcock himself. In the seasonâŻ2 episode âThe Sign of Satan,â a studio hires a man named Karl for a horror film, oâŠ
1.26.0
Guy Garvey digs into the Supersonic archives from 1975 and brings back classic performances that put Rod Stewart, StatusâŻQuo, Roxy Music and ELO on the same stage. He also adds tracks from Ace, DrâŻFeâŠ
0.4.0
Discovering Filmâs first installment of seasonâŻ16 covers the life and career of Oscarâwinning star LeonardoâŻDiCaprio, from teenage TV roles to blockbusters such as Titanic, Inception, The Departed, TâŠ
15.0.0
Nine artists go headâtoâhead, each aiming to impress the judges with portraits of three bigâname sitters â RickyâŻWilson, AdrianâŻDunbar and ZaweâŻAshton. This is the sixth episode of seriesâŻ6, so the câŠ
5.5.0
Robert visits the French couple who sheltered him during the war
4.3.0
Tales of the Unexpected is a classic anthology that gives a fresh, twisty tale each week. In seriesâŻ5âs âStranger in Townâ, a newcomer quickly wins the locals over, only for his sinister motives to sâŠ
4.4.0
âForty Detectives Laterâ is a classic episode of *Alfred Hitchcock Presents*. A man tracks down his wifeâs killer and ends up in a nasty showdown. The cast includes George Mitchell, James Franciscus âŠ
4.27.0
A businessman on a ship to South Africa bumps into a partner he thought heâd killed. Eric Portman and Oscar Homolka keep the tension high as old grudges surface. If you enjoy moral suspense and classâŠ
4.28.0
Guy Garvey, the Elbow frontman, opens the new series by revisiting the standout TV music moments from 1989. (1 of 5)
2.0.0
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare and Unseen drops a stash of early, neverâbeforeâseen bits from the man himself. Mayallâs trademark rapid, energetic humour shines through, giving a clear glimpse of his coâŠ
A look back at the Beatles' rise and how they reshaped music, art, fashion, culture and even politics, packed with fresh interviews and classic archive clips of the four lads.
18 programmes
John Lennon: LennoNYC is a documentary that charts the exâBeatleâs solo years after he and Yoko Ono moved to NewâŻYork in the early â70s. It includes neverâseen footage from the Lennon archives and a âŠ
Recorded on video at Abbey Road Studios back in 1974, this gives a noâfrills look at Paul McCartney and Wings jamming together.
Andi Oliver joins Elizabeth Day to run GoodâŻHousekeepingâs book club, having a natter with author Sebastian Faulks, and the show also welcomes Monique Roffey and Bernardine Evaristo. (5 of 6)
1.4.0
Murder on the Orient Express is the goâto Agatha Christie whodunit, set on a snowâbound train where everyoneâs a suspect. AlbertâŻFinney leads a strong cast, each caught up in the mystery. If you enjoâŠ
1.4.0
Titanic: The Musical is a filmed version of the stage show, recorded during its 2023 UK tour. It stars Martin Allanson, Valda Aviks and Graham Bickley and tells the hopes and dreams of the real peoplâŠ
Tales of the Unexpected is an ITV anthology that adapts RoaldâŻDahl stories with a darkly comic edge. In the episode âOne Born Every Minute,â quiet couple Arthur and Margaret get into trouble when MarâŠ
3.12.0
Tales of the Unexpected is a classic British anthology series famous for its twistâending stories. In seriesâŻ4, the episode âBosom Friendsâ follows old friends Nell and Emma who reunite after years aâŠ
3.13.0
Jack and Betsyâs romance takes a sharp turn when Jack bolts halfway around the globe to be with a new Aussie flame, leaving Betsy determined to make life difficult for him. Itâs a classic Tales of thâŠ
3.14.0
"Tales of the Unexpected" is a twisty tale called âWay to Do Itâ in seriesâŻ4. Roger tries to escape his overbearing aunt and ends up in a casino. He meets a pretty hostess and gets drawn into gamblinâŠ
3.15.0
A hijacker boards a plane, takes a stewardess hostage and demands a million pounds and a parachute, leaving Captain Waterhouse in a tight spot. This is the classic âTales of the Unexpectedâ twisty drâŠ
3.16.0
An heiress finally meets a guy who loves her for who she is, not her cash. When heâs killed in an accident, she seeks out a mystic hoping to get back in touch with him.
1.13.0
Marcia Fowler spots her new neighbour staring at her and dials the police. When her husband turns up from a business trip, things get a lot more tangled. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ15)
1.14.0
Discovering Film looks at the life and career of Oscarâwinner Faye Dunaway, who starred in *Bonnie and Clyde*, *The Thomas Crown Affair*, *Chinatown* and *Network*. The hourâlong Sky Arts documentaryâŠ
8.10.0
Steve Martin teams up with blueâgrass veterans the Steep Canyon Rangers and singerâsongwriter EdieâŻBrickell for a 135âminute live concert. The Grammyâwinning set mixes Martinâs banjoâdriven tunes witâŠ
Cliff Richard and The Shadows mark their 50th anniversary with a final reunion gig at the O2 Arena. About 15,000 fans will see the original lineâup back on stage, playing a selection of their biggestâŠ
Elaine Paige fronts Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic cat musical, where a troupe of felines pick one lucky member to be whisked away to a mystical realm for rebirth.
A live staged concert ofâŻLesâŻMisĂ©rables brings Victor Hugoâs 1862 novel to the screen, with a 65âmember cast and orchestra. MichaelâŻBall is Javert, MattâŻLucas is Thenardier, AlfieâŻBoe is Valjean and âŠ
Take a look at Pauline Blackâs fourâdecade music career and her push for racial equality, all while battling racism and sexism. (2024)
18 programmes
Record On: The Specials â A Message to You follows the band's journey from their start right up to the later Encore and Protest Songs albums.
0.2.0
Sky Arts drops âI Was A Teenage Sex Pistolâ at 10âŻpm on 6âŻNovâŻ2025. The series has founding bassist GlenâŻMatlock and blends his firstâhand recollections with a teenageâviewpoint on the punk explosionâŠ
Bat Out of Hell. A look at how one of the biggestâselling records came together, with contributions from the late Meat Loaf himself. (SeriesâŻ1, episodeâŻ12)
1.2.0
OperaGlass Works turns La Traviata into a movie, featuring a mixedâheritage cast, striking choreography and a bright, upbeat spin on the old favourite.
Tales of the Unexpected returns with seriesâŻ5âs opener, âBlue Marigoldâ. It follows former supermodel Marigold, who is dropped by her agency for divaâlike behaviour, watches her mental health slip, aâŠ
4.0.0
In this Tales of the Unexpected installment, Moira overhears a stranger mention a Paris getaway with her lover Donald. She then discovers her own husband is also named Donald and was in France the weâŠ
4.1.0
Tales of the Unexpected returns with seriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ3, âOperation Safecrackâ. In this episode a safeâmaking company dares former safebreaker Sam to open one of their supposedly unbreakable vaults âŠ
4.2.0
Robert visits the French couple who sheltered him during the war
4.3.0
Tales of the Unexpected is a classic anthology that gives a fresh, twisty tale each week. In seriesâŻ5âs âStranger in Townâ, a newcomer quickly wins the locals over, only for his sinister motives to sâŠ
4.4.0
A bloke is convinced a dodgy psychic has spoken to his late son, and he becomes dangerously fixated on her sessions. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ16)
1.15.0
Charlie snaps up a weird jar at a fair, and his wife gets a bit jittery about it. Still, folks trek from all over just to have a gander, and before long Charlieâs the talk of the town. (S2, epâŻ17)
1.16.0
On Sky Arts, film critics Ian Nathan, Derek Malcolm and Stephen Armstrong sit down to talk about the westerns they think are the best. They break down the classics, explain why they matter and point âŠ
Elvis Presley performed at the Honolulu International Center on 14âŻJanuaryâŻ1973, and the concert was beamed live via satellite to more than 40 countries. The 85âminute special, directed by Marty PaseâŠ
After almost four decades of gigging, Marillion finally get to play the Royal Albert Hall, with In Praise of Folly and a few guest musicians joining in.
Queen return to Wembley, the same stage they played at Live Aid a year earlier, and they tear through their biggest hits. The lineâup has Freddie Mercury fronting the band with BrianâŻMay, RogerâŻTayloâŠ
Flash Gordon hurls a New York Jets quarterback into space, landing him on the planet Mongo. There he must unite feuding kingdoms and spark a rebellion against Emperor Ming. The 1980 film is a wildly âŠ
We rewind to some of the Opry's classic performances, marking its 100âyear birthday.
2024.32.0
A quick rewind of the 2026 Isle of Wight Festival at SeacloseâŻPark, packed with the bigâstage moments you might've missed. LewisâŻCapaldi, CalvinâŻHarris and TheâŻCure headlined the weekend, and many otâŠ
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