Blind Eye Artist
Discover how American painter Justin Wadlington, the Blind Eye Artist, went from the streets of Philadelphia to success with no art school training.

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Discover how American painter Justin Wadlington, the Blind Eye Artist, went from the streets of Philadelphia to success with no art school training.
A new documentary takes a close look at Ingres' 1807 portrait of Madame Duvaucey, using the painting to give you a glimpse of everyday life in 19thâcentury France.
A look at some of the worldâs top opera houses â the freshly rebuilt La Fenice in Venice, the striking Sydney Opera House, Valenciaâs Palau de les Arts ReinaâŻSofia and a handful of other gems.
Thanks to a Sky Arts grant, the Akram Khan Company has launched a development programme that gives dance artists support while theyâre working on research and development.
At the Goodwood Revival in Sussex, Bonhams are putting a variety of classic cars up for auction, alongside a handful of vintage aircraft. (S10, epâŻ10)
Christie's in New York is gearing up for what might be the priciest auction ever, with the massive art trove of David and Peggy Rockefeller hitting the block. (S10, epâŻ11)
The Darbar Festival this year mixes Indian and Western classical sounds, with Jasdeep Singh Degun and violin legend Dr
The latest Darbar Festival mixes Indian and Western classical sounds, with Jasdeep Singh Degun joining violin legend DrâŻLâŻSubramanium for a unique performance.
Amateur watercolour artists go headâtoâhead, each trying to nail a scene in just four hours before the clock runs out. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ19)
Amateur watercolourists go headâtoâhead, racing the clock to nail a scene in just four hours. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ20)
A pharmacist plots to run off with his lover, only to have his flamboyant wife block his plans.
Back for Christmas: A cheating doctor with a passion for orchids plots a lethal scheme to eliminate his wife. Features Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ1)
Early 1900s New York finds bookkeeper Al Birch waiting for his longâlost love Edwina, who vanished twenty years ago.
Georgie Minnelli offâloads his childhood foe Lucky Moore after the lad meddles with his pinball hustle. With the body now hidden, Georgie's frantically hunting a cover story.
Take a look at Oscarâwinning director James L.âŻBrooks, the man behind films such asâŻTerms of Endearment and the Emmyâladen sitcomâŻThe Simpsons. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ9)
A tribute to Dame Maggie Smith, charting her life and career after the Academy Awardâwinning actress, one of Britainâs most beloved performers, passed away.
Hazel, a widowed pensioner, lives in a farmhouse brimming with antiques. A slick con shows up and tricks her into selling a painting for a pittance. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ2)
George swears heâs innocent, even though he was the only person in the locked room when the victim was shot. Inspector Walters canât seem to nail any evidence to him. (SeriesâŻ3, EpisodeâŻ3)
Mannerism is spreading fast, and GiulioâŻRomano is whipping up some truly bold canvases. At the same time, women artists are adding fresh voices to the Western art world. (2 of 3)
HieronymusâŻBoschâs The Garden of Earthly Delights â a wildly famous painting that still baffles viewers. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ3)
Rembrandtâs âPolish Riderâ features a figure on a stark white horse â the identityâs always been a bit of a headâscratch. This episode finally takes a crack at solving the mystery behind that famous âŚ
Take a look at director Robert Aldrich â the guy who made Vera Cruz, The Big Knife, The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard â and follow his life and career in this documentary. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ10)
This episode charts Oscarâwinning Ben Kingsley's career, from his iconic turn as Gandhi to roles in Shutter Island and Iron ManâŻ3. (S11, epâŻ1)
Mrs Wilbur thinks hiring two New York actors, Tom and George, will sort her problem, but the pair are out for revenge and things quickly get out of hand.
Actresses Suzy and Pat, both down on their luck,
Cissie Enright isnât keen on the idea of slipping poison to the property dealer, yet her sister Joanna insists itâs the only way. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ8)
Crack of Doom: A highâstakes poker game leaves a property dealer teetering on the edge of ruin. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ9)
New episode: Saturn Devouring His Son â weâll walk through the gloom, dread and wild imagination that powered Goyaâs art, and the
New episode of Beyond The Brush dives into Boschâs The Garden of Earthly Delights, a triptych packed with bizarre scenery, odd characters and the moral messages that made it stand out in its time. (SâŚ
When Rome was sacked in 1527 a wave of Italian artists bolted overseas, dragging the groundbreaking new art style along for the ride.
DuranâŻDuran, Culture Club and their contemporaries are now steering the UK rock scene, echoing the Beatlesâ impact, all powered by MTVâs surge of colourful video clips.
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Rio is DuranâŻDuranâs second album that catapulted them to fame, set against a Britain coping with riots, record unemployment and the Falklands War.
A solicitor, uneasy about Dr Jekyll's actions, digs into who the menacing Mr Hyde really is. It's the National Theatre of Scotland's version of the classic gothic story.
Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day front the OKHA QueerâŻ+âŻBlack book club, with Hafsa Zayyan and ParisâŻLees in the mix, talking about Joe Dunthorneâs Submarine. (3 of 6)
Alberta Whittle heads to the Venice Biennale, putting Scotland on the map with her work on display at the renowned La Biennale di Venezia.
For the museum's tenâyear mark, Kate Bryan takes a look through the huge Barbara Hepworth collection at The Hepworth Wakefield.
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.
Amateur watercolour artists go headâtoâhead, each given four hours to paint a scene while racing against the clock and their rivals.
Amateur watercolour artists go headâtoâhead, trying to nail a scene within just four hours. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ22)
Hazel, a widowed pensioner, lives in a farmhouse brimming with antiques. A slick con shows up and tricks her into selling a painting for a pittance. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ2)
George swears heâs innocent, even though he was the only person in the locked room when the victim was shot. Inspector Walters canât seem to nail any evidence to him. (SeriesâŻ3, EpisodeâŻ3)
Cissie Enright isnât keen on the idea of slipping poison to the property dealer, yet her sister Joanna insists itâs the only way. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ8)
Crack of Doom: A highâstakes poker game leaves a property dealer teetering on the edge of ruin. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ9)
Take a look at director Robert Aldrich â the guy who made Vera Cruz, The Big Knife, The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard â and follow his life and career in this documentary. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ10)
This episode charts Oscarâwinning Ben Kingsley's career, from his iconic turn as Gandhi to roles in Shutter Island and Iron ManâŻ3. (S11, epâŻ1)
Mrs Wilbur thinks hiring two New York actors, Tom and George, will sort her problem, but the pair are out for revenge and things quickly get out of hand.
Actresses Suzy and Pat, both down on their luck,
David Hockney chats with Melvyn Bragg in his Normandy studio, talking about his career, the things that have shaped his art and his intentions to keep painting.
Beyond The Brush returns with a new episode that looks at Goyaâs unsettling painting âSaturn Devouring His Son.â James Payne and Sian Walters walk you through the turbulent era that shaped the work, âŚ
A fresh look at Boschâs famed triptych, The Garden of Earthly Delights, taking in its bizarre scenery, odd characters and the moral messages that made it stand out in its time.
A look at Oscarâwinning director SpikeâŻLee, the filmmaker behind titles such as MalcolmâŻX, InsideâŻMan and Blac
Known for her turn as ElizabethâŻII in The Queen, this documentary takes you behind the scenes with the Oscarâwinning actress. (S11, epâŻ2)
Cyril Boggis pulls in a decent profit as a shady antiques trader, but when he snaps up a batch of pricey furniture from Farmer Rummins, his good fortune could be on the brink. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ6)
The Stinker â wealthy Jack runs into Harold, the lad he once bullied, and hands him a job. Harold soon gets the feeling his wife might be having an affair with his new boss. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ7)
SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ10: Jonathan, a university student with an unusually close bond to his dad, starts to suspect his stepmother of something nasty.
The Better Bargain: A midâlife mobster thinks his younger missus is stepping out, so he rings up Harry Silver, the top hitman in the trade. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ11)
A look at the Hollywood legend who first broke through with roles in Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear. (S12, ep 8)
Ian Nathan unpacks why the 1985 Akira Kurosawaâdirected epic action drama still stands as a classic. (S1, epâŻ5)
His family and mates gather to reminisce about his life and successful career.
27 programmes
A fresh, feminist take on the abuse women faced in 1950s Hollywood, viewed through the eyes of a female director.
A documentary follows Billy Idol from his gritty club beginnings to popâstar status, detailing his drug troubles and his solid comeback to making music. 2025
Thanks to a Sky Arts bursary, the Royal Society of Literature has set up the Sky Arts RSL Writers Awards, giving a boost to upâandâcoming writers of colour.
Kate Bryan drops into Coventry to see whatâs on for its newlyâminted UK City of Culture celebrations.
Kate Bryan heads to Manchester Art Gallery to explore a retrospective on Derek Jarman, giving a look at his life and career.
AnneâSophie Mutter celebrates turning 60 with a oneâoff concert sheâs put together alongside her musician friends and colleagues.
Amateur watercolour artists go headâtoâhead, racing to nail a scene in just four hours. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ23)
Amateur watercolour artists battle the clock and each other, trying to nail
Mrs Wilbur thinks hiring two New York actors, Tom and George, will sort her problem, but the pair are out for revenge and things quickly get out of hand.
Actresses Suzy and Pat, both down on their luck,
SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ10: Jonathan, a university student with an unusually close bond to his dad, starts to suspect his stepmother of something nasty.
The Better Bargain: A midâlife mobster thinks his younger missus is stepping out, so he rings up Harry Silver, the top hitman in the trade. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ11)
A look at Oscarâwinning director SpikeâŻLee, the filmmaker behind titles such as MalcolmâŻX, InsideâŻMan and Blac
Known for her turn as ElizabethâŻII in The Queen, this documentary takes you behind the scenes with the Oscarâwinning actress. (S11, epâŻ2)
Cyril Boggis pulls in a decent profit as a shady antiques trader, but when he snaps up a batch of pricey furniture from Farmer Rummins, his good fortune could be on the brink. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ6)
The Stinker â wealthy Jack runs into Harold, the lad he once bullied, and hands him a job. Harold soon gets the feeling his wife might be having an affair with his new boss. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ7)
Chat with Dame Cleo Laine, the acclaimed jazz, pop and classical singer, as she opens up about her life and rolls out footage youâve never seen before.
A peek at the life and work of Oscarâwinning director Mike Nichols, the man behind hits such as Whoâs Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The Graduate. (SeriesâŻ6, episodeâŻ2)
Vanessa Redgrave is a BAFTAâwinning actress best known for her parts in Julia, Mission
I'll Be Seeing You: Roland bolts from his nasty, rich wife Vivien to start fresh with his lover Anna, and his spurned missus is bent on making his life a living nightmare. (SeriesâŻ3, EpisodeâŻ8)
Factory boss Harry's had enough of being ignored by his crew, so he rigs a plan to get his own back.
A book publisher drops in on a pair of ageing sisters living in a grand Louisiana house. One of the sisters has penned a murder mystery that might be leaning more on real events than pure imagination.
A mystery author lets her overactive imagination run wild about the new neighbours next door, and soon finds herself in a bit of trouble. (SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ13)
Guy Garvey, the Elbow frontman, revisits 1981âs top TV music moments, part of his twoâdecade look back at classic performances. (4 of 5)
A documentary follows Billy Idol from his gritty club beginnings to popâstar status, detailing his drug troubles and his solid comeback to making music. 2025
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Brian Johnson and MarkâŻKnopfler drop into Markâs British Grove studio and sit down with fellow Geordie SamâŻFender. Fender walks through his musical journey, from early gigs to his breakout hits. The âŚ
Liam Gallagherâs KnebworthâŻ22 concert captures the former Oasis frontmanâs solo comeback, where he played to around 160,000 fans on the iconic Sussex field. Directed by TobyâŻL., the footage mixes hisâŚ
Liam Gallagher: KnebworthâŻ22 is a oneâhourâplus documentary that follows the former Oasis frontman as he stages two soldâout solo shows at the iconic Knebworth festival, drawing about 170,000 fans. DâŚ
KateâŻBryan introduces the surrealist EileenâŻAgar, using the âAngel of Anarchyâ exhibition at Whitechapel Gallery as the setting. The 22âminute InsideâŻArt episode, directed by RichardâŻShaw, offers a qâŚ
Len Phillips Swing Orchestra's 100 Years of Big Bands marks a century of swing with a concert at London's Cadogan Hall. The show has the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra â one of Britainâs most popular bâŚ
The Len Phillips Swing Orchestra, one of Britainâs most popular big bands, teams up with JoeâŻPettitt, MattâŻFord and vocalist NicolaâŻEmmanuelle to mark a hundred years of swing. Filmed live at LondonââŚ
Back for Christmas: A cheating doctor with a passion for orchids plots a lethal scheme to eliminate his wife. Features Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ1)
Hazel, a widowed pensioner, lives in a farmhouse brimming with antiques. A slick con shows up and tricks her into selling a painting for a pittance. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ2)
George swears heâs innocent, even though he was the only person in the locked room when the victim was shot. Inspector Walters canât seem to nail any evidence to him. (SeriesâŻ3, EpisodeâŻ3)
Mrs Wilbur thinks hiring two New York actors, Tom and George, will sort her problem, but the pair are out for revenge and things quickly get out of hand.
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, oâŚ
In this AlfredâŻHitchcock Hour installment, a jittery embezzler tries to fake his own suicide, only to be doubleâcrossed by his scheming girlfriend. Itâs seasonâŻ2, episodeâŻ28, and Hitchcock himself inâŚ
Richard Attenboroughâs debut feature,âŻOh! What a Lovely War, is a 1969 blackâcomedy musical that skewers the First World War with period songs and sharp satire. The film has a huge ensembleâMaggie SmâŚ
A 2005 Sky Arts documentary that combines interviews and archival performance footage to trace the rise of 1960s Californian pop group The Mamas & the Papas. It shows how the band found success with âŚ
Agatha Christieâs *The Pale Horse* is a twoâpart BBC mystery starring RufusâŻSewell as Mark Easterbrook and KayaâŻScodelario as Hermia, with SheilaâŻAtim, BertieâŻCarvel and several familiar faces. When âŚ
The Bee Gees deliver a live set of their biggest hits from the 60s through the 90s at the MGM in Las Vegas, filmed in 1997, and theyâre joined onstage by Celine Dion.