1hFri 1 May
The Myth Of Marilyn Monroe
The Myth of Marilyn Monroe looks at how the 1950s star became the ultimate symbol of the American Dream, then examines how that glossy image started to crack as the decade wore on. It has archive fooâŠ
Sky Arts
Freeview 36 · 85 programmes this week
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Sky Arts is a free-to-air channel dedicated to arts and culture, carrying music performances, documentaries, classic films and arts competitions including Portrait Artist of the Year and Landscape Artist of the Year. Available on Freeview and Sky.
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Fri1
Today
27 programmes
1h 45mFri 1 May
A Sudden Glimpse To Deeper Things
Tilda Swinton narrates a documentary about modernist painter WilhelminaâŻBarnsâGraham. It follows her career and artistic vision, showing where she fits in 20thâcentury art. The film includes strikingâŠ
25mFri 1 May
Beyond The Brush
Beyond The Brush dives into Munchâs famous The Scream, giving a peek at the artistâs mental state. It charts his fight with anxiety and shows how his paintings have worn down over the years. (S1, epâŻâŠ
30mFri 1 May
Beyond The Brush
A look at Van Goghâs short, turbulent life, how his suffering fed his art, and why his work still mesmerises us today.
1hFri 1 May
National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting
National Treasures â The Art of Collecting reveals a private horology collection and has six watches that span three centuries. One piece is a Londonâmade watch from 1665, the year before the Great FâŠ
1hFri 1 May
Andre Rieu: On The Road
Andre Rieu invites you onto his world tour, playing fanâfavourite pieces such as the Radetzky March and AveâŻMaria. The episode trails Rieu and his orchestra as they fly from Argentina to Turkey, filmâŠ
2hFri 1 May
Andre Rieu: Love Is All..
AndrĂ© Rieu and his JohannâŻStrauss Orchestra turned the picturesque square in his hometown of Maastricht into a summer party for over 145,000 fans in 2023. The 120âminute concert captures the magic ofâŠ
30mFri 1 May
Artist Of The Year: Masterclass
Artist Of The Year: Masterclass delivers live painting lessons straight from the Portrait Artist of the Year and Landscape Artist of the Year contestants. Each 22âminute episode breaks down a specifiâŠ
30mFri 1 May
Artist Of The Year: Masterclass
A quick, 22âminute masterclass where past Portrait Artist of the Year and Landscape Artist of the Year contestants demonstrate how to build a painting using line work. Artists such as Tom Croft and MâŠ
30mFri 1 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
Three upperâclass ladies hear that their former nanny has passed away. They arrange a lunch to mark her memory, but something unexpected turns up.
30mFri 1 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
After his wife tells him their marriage's over, Dr Roger Ashburn is left reeling and tries to rebuild his life. Things get messy when a patient he knows well is admitted to his hospital.
10:30 amFri 1 May
ON NOWFreeview36Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a halfâhour anthology of twists and thrills, hosted by the Master of Suspense himself. In seasonâŻ3âs âGuest for Breakfast,â a gunâtoting murderer forces a bickering married couple to choose who dies, and their constant arguing clouds his judgment. Fans of tight, tense sâŠ
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30mFri 1 May
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a classic halfâhour anthology of twists and mysteries, with the Master of Suspense himself introducing each story. In seasonâŻ3âs episode âThe Return of the Heroâ, SergeanâŠ
1hFri 1 May
Discovering: Harvey Keitel
A short documentary that looks at the life and career of Academy Awardânominated HarveyâŻKeitel, best known for ThelmaâŻ&âŻLouise, Reservoir Dogs and Bugsy. Itâs part of the Discovering Film series, seaâŠ
1hFri 1 May
Andre Rieu: The British Are...
AndrĂ© Rieu ends his summer season on the Vrijthof in Maastricht, playing RavelâsâŻBolĂ©ro and Strauss classics. The concert belongs to his âWelcome to My Worldâ series and draws thousands of Britons toâŠ
30mFri 1 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
Caroline, a young Viennese, enjoys the flattery from the guy whoâs invented an antiâageing serum and is desperate to keep her looks. Then a man appears and puts her in a position where sheâs forced tâŠ
30mFri 1 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
Turn the Tide sees solicitor Slade bent on wiping out a colleague, laying out a flawless murder plan â only to miss a crucial detail.
1hFri 1 May
Backstage With The London Philharmonic Orchestra
Four episodes follow the London Philharmonic Orchestra as they prepare Mahlerâs Symphony NoâŻ2. The first episode focuses on the string sectionâdouble bass, viola and violinsâand explains how they buiâŠ
1hFri 1 May
Meat Loaf: Classic Albums
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)
1hFri 1 May
Discovering: Sally Field
Academy Awardâwinning star SallyâŻFieldâs life and career are explored, from *NormaâŻRae* and *Places in the Heart* to *MrsâŻDoubtfire* and *ForrestâŻGump*. The documentary mixes clips and interviews thaâŠ
1h 30mFri 1 May
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2014
SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ8 gives the three finalists just four hours to paint Sir IanâŻMcKellen. The pressureâs on as they race to capture the legendary actorâs likeness on canvas, offering a close look at BâŠ
30mFri 1 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
A guy claims he's a chess prodigy and walks us through the flawless murder he plotted after learning his wife was having an affair. (SeriesâŻ7, episodeâŻ2)
30mFri 1 May
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mr. Waterbury thinks heâs found a bargain on a house with a shady past, only to run into the mysterious owner, Sadie Grimes. The story is a halfâhour mystery from seasonâŻ3 of *Alfred Hitchcock PresenâŠ
30mFri 1 May
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents throws you into a loveâtriangle at a fancy party in the episode âThe Foghornâ. Lucia, the guest of honour, falls for Allen Bliss. She soon learns heâs already married, whileâŠ
1hFri 1 May
Guy Garvey: From The Vaults
Guy Garvey digs into 1984âs musicâTV archive. He plays warâthemed tracks from FrankieâŻGoesâŻToâŻHollywood and TomâŻRobinson and includes an early TV performance by The Pogues. Listeners who like 80s musâŠ
2h 30mFri 1 May
Billy Joel: Live In Rome
Billy Joel performed in JulyâŻ2006 in front of the Colosseum before a massive Roman crowd. He sings classics such as âUptownâŻGirl,â âOnly The Good Die Young,â and âScenes From an Italian Restaurant.â âŠ
Sat2
Saturday 2 May
20 programmes
2hSat 2 May
Isle Of Wight Festival Highlights 2023
Isle of Wight Festival HighlightsâŻ2023 pulls together the best bits from Sundayâs final night, with Blondie, JamesâŻBay and RobbieâŻWilliams on stage. The set captures the raw energy of the outdoor eveâŠ
55mSat 2 May
Discovering: David Bowie
A group of top music critics and DJs sit down to talk about Bowieâs life, his catalogue, and why his legacy still matters. They break down his biggest hits and the wild stage personasâthink Ziggy StaâŠ
1hSat 2 May
Andre Rieu: The British Are...
AndrĂ© Rieu ends his summer season on the Vrijthof in Maastricht, playing RavelâsâŻBolĂ©ro and Strauss classics. The concert belongs to his âWelcome to My Worldâ series and draws thousands of Britons toâŠ
2hSat 2 May
Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam
Quidam, a Cirque du Soleil show from 1999, follows a little girl named ZoĂ« as she slips into a makeâbelieve world full of acrobats and vivid characters. The production mixes fantasy, music and circusâŠ
35mSat 2 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
A former soldier returns to his old base for a nostalgic visit and runs into an attractive woman. She turns out to be more mysterious than she appears, and his past suddenly bursts back into view. (SâŠ
30mSat 2 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
A Vorpal Blade â the ageing German Von Baden remembers a lethal duel he witnessed during his university years, and heâs keeping a startling secret of his own. (SeriesâŻ6, episodeâŻ7)
30mSat 2 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
The Wrong'un â A German businessman lands a deal, then spots an eyeâcatching but puzzling woman in the hotel bar. He brushes off the staffâs warnings and asks her up to his room⊠(S6, epâŻ8)
30mSat 2 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tony splurges on a fancy lunch with a filmâmakerâs flashy wife, whoâs keen on buying the rights to his book. The meal quickly goes off the rails, bringing a few unexpected twists. (SeriesâŻ6, EpisodeâŻâŠ
30mSat 2 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
Three upperâclass ladies hear that their former nanny has passed away. They arrange a lunch to mark her memory, but something unexpected turns up.
30mSat 2 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
After his wife tells him their marriage's over, Dr Roger Ashburn is left reeling and tries to rebuild his life. Things get messy when a patient he knows well is admitted to his hospital.
1h 5mSat 2 May
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Bonfire follows a solitary woman who moves into her late auntâs cottage in a quiet town. She soon meets a neighbour who offers helpâand maybe something more. The story is told in a Hitchcockâstyle myâŠ
1h 5mSat 2 May
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour is an American mysteryâthriller anthology presented by Alfred Hitchcock. In the firstâseason episode âThe Tender Poisoner,â an ambitious executive tries to end a colleagueâsâŠ
1h 45mSat 2 May
The Stranger
The Stranger follows a War Crimes Commission investigator who heads to Connecticut to track a notorious Nazi. The series is a gritty period drama, full of suspense as he uncovers postâwar secrets. IfâŠ
1hSat 2 May
Discovering: Peter Finch
Discovering: Peter Finch gives an intimate look at the actor best known for his manic TV anchorman Howard Beale in *Network*, a role that earned him the first postâhumous Oscar. The documentary folloâŠ
1hSat 2 May
Making A Maestro
Eight junior conductors compete for the chance to lead the BBC Concert Orchestra at Proms in the Park. They face modern pieces and even receive a surprise visit from royalty on their road to becomingâŠ
2hSat 2 May
Rod Stewart: It Had To Be You
Filmed at Sony Studios in New York with a live studio audience, Rod Stewart belts out numbers from his newest album,âŻIt Had to Be You: The Great American Songbook.
1h 20mSat 2 May
The Carpenters: Close To You...
A look back at the Carpenters' career, charting the highs and lows of the brotherâsister pair and the shock of Karenâs untimely death in 1983, with Burt Bacharach joining in.
1h 30mSat 2 May
Paul McCartney And Wings: One Hand Clapping
Recorded on video at Abbey Road Studios back in 1974, this gives a noâfrills look at Paul McCartney and Wings jamming together.
1h 15mSat 2 May
The Thousand And One Musical Lives of Fleetwood Mac
The Thousand And One Musical Lives of FleetwoodâŻMac is a 53âminute documentary that looks at the bandâs fourâdecade ride of hits, heartbreak and hedonism. It has interviews with the five classic membâŠ
Sun3
Sunday 3 May
19 programmes
1h 30mSun 3 May
The Jam: Live At Rockpalast
A classic 1980 gig from The Jam, filmed at the Westfalenhalle in Germany, with favourites like âGoing Undergroundâ, âStartâ, âEtonâŻRiflesâ and âDown in the Tube Station at Midnightâ. It has the trio âŠ
1hSun 3 May
Paul Weller: May Love Travel With You
Paul Weller: May Love Travel With You is a featureâlength Sky Arts documentary that records his intimate oneâoff gig at Londonâs Royal Festival Hall. In a strippedâback set the former Mod, Jam and StâŠ
1h 15mSun 3 May
Ian Dury And The Blockheads...
Catch a 1985 gig at the Hammersmith Odeon where Ian Dury and his band The Blockheads deliver their trademark mix of newâwave, funk and pubârock. The set has the irrepressible frontman on tracks like âŠ
1hSun 3 May
Pink Floyd: Classic Albums
A look back at how PinkâŻFloyd built DarkâŻSideâŻofâŻtheâŻMoon, with rare studio footage and interviews. Youâll hear the bandâRogerâŻWaters, David
25mSun 3 May
Discovering: Elvis Costello
Music journalists dig into Elvis Costello's life and music. The lateâ70s newâwave firebrand is known for raw energy and clever songwriting, and the documentary follows his rise, key tracks and the twâŠ
25mSun 3 May
Discovering: Leonard Cohen
A look at the life and music of Canadian singerâsongwriter Leonard Cohen, with archive footage, interviews and live performances of classics like âBird on the Wireâ and âHallelujahâ. The programme haâŠ
2h 55mSun 3 May
Handel's Messiah
The Academy of Ancient Musicâs full baroque orchestra and choir join a lineâup of soloists to perform Handelâs classic account of Christâs birth. Youâll hear the famous âHallelujahâ chorus and periodâŠ
30mSun 3 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
Caroline, a young Viennese, enjoys the flattery from the guy whoâs invented an antiâageing serum and is desperate to keep her looks. Then a man appears and puts her in a position where sheâs forced tâŠ
30mSun 3 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
Turn the Tide sees solicitor Slade bent on wiping out a colleague, laying out a flawless murder plan â only to miss a crucial detail.
25mSun 3 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
The Dirty Detail: Vietnam vet Fred Pearson's been left shattered by years of his sergeant's abuse, but finally he gets a shot at settling the score. (SeriesâŻ7, episodeâŻ1)
30mSun 3 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
A guy claims he's a chess prodigy and walks us through the flawless murder he plotted after learning his wife was having an affair. (SeriesâŻ7, episodeâŻ2)
1hSun 3 May
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour â âThe Thirty-First of Februaryâ (S1, epâŻ15) follows a widower whose wifeâs death is ruled an accident, but strange events at his workplace raise doubts. As the mystery deepâŠ
1hSun 3 May
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour is a classic 1960s anthology of biteâsize thrillers, introduced by Hitchcock himself. In âWhat Really Happened,â a woman goes on trial for her husbandâs murder, and the famiâŠ
1hSun 3 May
Making A Maestro
Eight junior conductors compete for the chance to lead the BBC Concert Orchestra at Proms in the Park. They face modern pieces and even receive a surprise visit from royalty on their road to becomingâŠ
2h 20mSun 3 May
The Misfits
A divorcĂ©e is drawn to an older cowboy who wants to stay romantically independent. Their unlikely chemistry leads to fun, slightly chaotic moments as they both navigate new romance. If you like lightâŠ
1h 55mSun 3 May
Dire Straits: Alchemy 1983
Dire Straits: AlchemyâŻ1983 is a concert film of the bandâs twoânight run at the Hammersmith Odeon, recorded on 23âŻJulyâŻ1983. It captures the climax of their Love Over Gold tour, with the crew deliverâŠ
2h 55mSun 3 May
The Eagles: Live From The...
Sixâtime Grammyâwinning The Eagles take the stage at the L.A. Forum for three nights of live rock. Theyâll play staples like âHotel Californiaâ and âTake It Easy.â The concert runs 175 minutes, givinâŠ
2h 45mSun 3 May
New: Chaplin
Robert DowneyâŻJr plays Charlie Chaplin in Richard Attenboroughâs 1992 biopic. Heâs joined by Anthony Hopkins as the filmmakerâs rival. The film follows Chaplinâs rise from a London street boy to HollâŠ
Mon4
Monday 4 May
19 programmes
1hMon 4 May
Greatest Basslines
Greatest Basslines is a threeâpart Sky Arts documentary that puts the lowâend on centre stage, with each episode written and presented by a different bass legend. The first instalment is fronted by PâŠ
1h 35mMon 4 May
Record On
RecordâŻOnâs New Order episode dives into the making of their 1983 albumâŻPower, Corruption &âŻLies. The band swapped guitars for synths and created the iconic âBlueâŻMondayâ. The program has interviews âŠ
2h 15mMon 4 May
Pet Shop Boys: Dreamworld:...
Catch the Pet Shop Boys doing a live set in Copenhagen on their Dreamworld tour, where theyâll belt out crowdâpleasers like West End Girls, Suburbia, Opportunities and Itâs a Sin.
25mMon 4 May
Discovering: The Doors
A look at US rock group The Doors, fronted by Jim Morrison, who were hugely influential and groundbreaking in the 60s. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ18)
2h 10mMon 4 May
The Wind In The Willows
Ratty, Badger, Mole and the everâimpulsive Toad tumble into a series of wild escapades, all set off by Toadâs obsession with speed.
25mMon 4 May
Artist Of The Year: Masterclass
A spinâoff from the hit Artist of the Year contests, this series lets portrait and nature finalists give you live, stepâbyâstep painting tutorials. Youâll see Adebanji Alade, GarethâŻReid and Amy DuryâŠ
25mMon 4 May
Artist Of The Year: Masterclass
A handy artsâandâcrafts session where contestants from Portrait Artist of the Year and Landscape Artist of the Year act as teachers and give simple painting tricks you can try at home. Each 22âminuteâŠ
30mMon 4 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
Caroline, a young Viennese, enjoys the flattery from the guy whoâs invented an antiâageing serum and is desperate to keep her looks. Then a man appears and puts her in a position where sheâs forced tâŠ
30mMon 4 May
Tales Of The Unexpected
Turn the Tide sees solicitor Slade bent on wiping out a colleague, laying out a flawless murder plan â only to miss a crucial detail.
30mMon 4 May
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mr. Waterbury thinks heâs found a bargain on a house with a shady past, only to run into the mysterious owner, Sadie Grimes. The story is a halfâhour mystery from seasonâŻ3 of *Alfred Hitchcock PresenâŠ
30mMon 4 May
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents throws you into a loveâtriangle at a fancy party in the episode âThe Foghornâ. Lucia, the guest of honour, falls for Allen Bliss. She soon learns heâs already married, whileâŠ
1hMon 4 May
Discovering: Sally Field
Academy Awardâwinning star SallyâŻFieldâs life and career are explored, from *NormaâŻRae* and *Places in the Heart* to *MrsâŻDoubtfire* and *ForrestâŻGump*. The documentary mixes clips and interviews thaâŠ
1h 45mMon 4 May
Michael Flatley Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games
Michael Flatleyâs choreography pulls together forty worldâclass performers, fusing traditional melodies with modern rhythms for a highâenergy dance showcase.
2h 45mMon 4 May
The Phantom Of The Opera At The Royal Albert Hall
Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess team up for a 25thâanniversary staging of Andrew Lloyd Webberâs The Phantom of the Opera, filmed live at the Royal Albert Hall.
1h 15mMon 4 May
Elvis '56 Special
A look back at 1956, the year Elvis truly burst onto the scene, packed with seldomâseen footage, photos and audio that capture his rise to rock ânâ roll royalty.
2h 15mMon 4 May
Queen: Live In Milton Keynes
Freddie Mercury fronts the band in this 1982 concert filmed at the National Bowl in MiltonâŻKeynes. They play tracks like âFlashâ and the anthemic âUnder Pressure,â which show their live energy at theâŠ
1hMon 4 May
Andre Rieu: Down Under
Get a behindâtheâscenes look at AndrĂ© Rieu in Melbourne as he prepares for his Australian tour. He walks you through rehearsals and then plays the numbers that made the tour a hit. Ideal for anyone wâŠ
2hMon 4 May
Andre Rieu & The Dutch Royal Family
AndreâŻRieu and his JohannâŻStrauss Orchestra staged a massive openâair concert on Amsterdamâs Museum Square in AprilâŻ2013, closing the investiture celebrations for KingâŻWillemâAlexander and QueenâŻMaxiâŠ