1h 40mSun 12 Apr
White Riot
White Riot is a 2020 documentary about the birth of Rock Against Racism, the 1976 protest movement in which musicians and artists united against the National Front. It mixes archival footage with intâŠ
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Sun12
Today
20 programmes
1h 10mSun 12 Apr
London Calling
Britainâs string of iconic bands began in art schools. This episode has Blur guitarist Graham Coxon and Wireâs Colin Newman talking about the sceneâs roots. Itâs the first installment of a fourâpart âŠ
1hSun 12 Apr
Sex Pistols: Classic Albums
Never Mind The B******s: how the iconic album ripped up the rock playbook and set the blueprint for 1977âs punk sound. (SeriesâŻ1, episodeâŻ15)
25mSun 12 Apr
Discovering: Meat Loaf
SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ4 ofâŻDiscovering looks at the late MeatâŻLoaf, the massive voice behindâŻBatâŻOutâŻofâŻHell. Music journalists discuss his career, his largerâthanâlife persona, and reveal his real name,âŠ
25mSun 12 Apr
Discovering: The Who
Discovering: The Who tracks the band from school friends in Acton to the rockâopera pioneers who filled stadiums worldwide. It shows their early days as the High Numbers, their residency at the MarquâŠ
2h 20mSun 12 Apr
Classic FM Live: 25th Anniversary Concert
Classic FM Live celebrates its 25th birthday at the Royal Albert Hall. The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and its 100âstrong chorus play under Mark Wigglesworth. Hosts Dan Walker and MyleeneâŻKlass prâŠ
35mSun 12 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
"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
35mSun 12 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
30mSun 12 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
30mSun 12 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
30mSun 12 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
1hSun 12 Apr
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
When blackmailers target his adopted daughter, a forest ranger takes matters into his own hands. This halfâhour thriller is an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, the 1962â65 anthology series creatâŠ
1hSun 12 Apr
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
An hourâlong twist in the classic Hitchcock anthology follows a mystery writer charged with a hitâandârun who decides to defend himself in court, only to find that all five witnesses may be lying. ThâŠ
2h 50mSun 12 Apr
Les Miserables: The Staged Concert
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
2h 10mSun 12 Apr
Paul Simon: In Restless Dreams
Paul Simon is back in the studio to finish his new recordâŻSevenâŻPsalms and look back over sixty years of hits and hidden gems. The documentary shows him playing the songs that made his name and talkiâŠ
1hSun 12 Apr
Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers
Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers looks at Cold War novelists â AlistairâŻMacLean, FrederickâŻForsyth and JohnâŻleâŻCarrĂ© â and even slips in clips from TheâŻThirdâŻMan. In the second episode the focus is âŠ
2h 15mSun 12 Apr
Under Capricorn
Under Capricorn is a 1949 Hitchcock drama set in colonial Sydney. A young Englishman arrives in Australia and finds his childhood sweetheart married, an alcoholic, and hiding dark secrets. The film sâŠ
1hSun 12 Apr
Opry Live
Opry Live marks the Grand Ole Opryâs 100âyear anniversary with a oneâoff concert at the Royal Albert Hall. The bill mixes Nashville heavyâhitters such as LukeâŻCombs, DariusâŻRucker and MartyâŻStuart wiâŠ
Mon13
Monday 13 April
26 programmes
2h 5mMon 13 Apr
What's New Pussycat?
Michael's keen to turn over a new leaf and stick by his fiancée, but a flood of attractive women start falling for him, putting his loyalty on the line.
1h 10mMon 13 Apr
London Calling
Episode two of the fourâpart âLondon Callingâ looks at how photography gave The Clash their iconic look. It has Pennie Smith, the photographer behind the âLondon Callingâ album cover that still appeaâŠ
1h 15mMon 13 Apr
Fleetwood Mac: Classic Albums
Classic Albums turns its lens on Fleetwood Macâs 1977 masterpiece Rumours, showing how the bandâs private turmoil sparked the creation of the Grammyâwinning record thatâs sold over 19âŻmillion copies.âŠ
30mMon 13 Apr
Discovering: Jimi Hendrix
A group of music pros talk about Jimi Hendrixâs life and his groundbreaking guitar work that blew up the 60s scene, highlighting his wild electric style and inventive sound. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ6)
30mMon 13 Apr
Discovering: Janis Joplin
Discovering: Janis Joplin follows the rise of the bluesâinfused singer who broke onto the charts in the lateâ60s, before her tragic death in 1970. Director AmyâŻBerg weaves interviews with former bandâŠ
1h 50mMon 13 Apr
John Williams: The Berlin Concert
John Williams finally takes the podium with the Berliner Philharmoniker, leading the famed orchestra in a mix of his most recognisable film scores. Expect classics like the Olympic Fanfare and Theme âŠ
30mMon 13 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Amateur waterâcolour artists get four hours to tackle the same landscape, then a guest professional judge picks a winner. It is presented by Hannah Gordon, the original host, and has judges such as JâŠ
30mMon 13 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Watercolour Challenge sees amateur painters racing against the clock, with just four hours to capture a scene before their rivals do. Each episode takes them to a new spot â think Cornwall or Dorset âŠ
35mMon 13 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
35mMon 13 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
30mMon 13 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
"The Hands of Mr. Ottermole" is a classic episode of *Alfred Hitchcock Presents*. A killer stalks victims through London fog while a quickâthinking reporter keeps arriving at the scene before the polâŠ
30mMon 13 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a 1950s anthology of biteâsize thrills, introduced by the Master of Suspense himself. In seasonâŻ2âs âA Man Greatly Beloved,â teen Hildegarde Fell uncovers a secret about âŠ
2hMon 13 Apr
Andre Rieu: I Lost My Heart In Heidelberg
Violinist Andre Rieu guides a musical tour of Heidelberg, performing from a romantic, ruined castle and even a boat on the Neckar.
30mMon 13 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
30mMon 13 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
1hMon 13 Apr
Wonderland: From JM Barrie to JRR Tolkien
Wonderland: From JMâŻBarrie to JRRâŻTolkien is a fourâpart documentary that explores the imagined worlds of famous childrenâs writers. Each episode examines an authorâs life, the time they lived in, anâŠ
1hMon 13 Apr
Stories From The National Portrait Gallery
Kate Bryan looks at 20thâcentury portraiture, digging into how war poets and even the Queen have been painted. She talks with the National Portrait Gallery director about the recent refurbishment. JiâŠ
1hMon 13 Apr
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2013
Juliet Stevenson, Robert Lindsay and AlisonâŻSteadman join Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner to kick off Sky Arts' Portrait Artist of the Year hunt in London. It's the first of six episodes, so the compâŠ
30mMon 13 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Robert visits the French couple who sheltered him during the war
30mMon 13 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
30mMon 13 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents offers a twisted episode called âMartha Mason, Movie Star.â A vain actress canât get a divorce, and her husbandâs love of gardening leads him to dig a massive hole out backââŠ
30mMon 13 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents drops a tidy domestic caper in âWest Warlock Time Capsule.â Taxidermist George Tiffanyâs peace is shattered when his wifeâs brother Waldren crashes on their sofa and wonât lâŠ
1h 50mMon 13 Apr
Andre Rieu: Romantic Paradise
Andre Rieu and his JohannâŻStrauss Orchestra play under the stars in Cortona, offering a breezy, feelâgood concert. The program includes a lush version of NinoâŻRotaâs Love Theme from *The Godfather*. âŠ
1h 30mMon 13 Apr
Mozart's Women: A Musical Journey
Mozart's Women: A Musical Journey is a live concert recorded at the London Coliseum. It focuses on the female roles Mozart wrote, with opera singers GoldaâŻSchultz, AilishâŻTynan and NardusâŻWilliams suâŠ
Tue14
Tuesday 14 April
28 programmes
30mTue 14 Apr
Hendrix & Handel: Urban Myths
In this episode of *Urban Myths*, Zach Wyatt plays Jimi Hendrix, who moves into a London flat with his girlfriend. The flat used to be home to GeorgeâŻFridericâŻHandel, played by DavidâŻHaig. The two muâŠ
30mTue 14 Apr
Orson Welles in Norwich: Urban Myths
RobbieâŻColtrane plays a cashâstrapped OrsonâŻWelles who lands a strange gig in Norwich in 1972, right while heâs shooting the fauxâdocumentary *FâŻforâŻFake*. It is the fourth instalment of the fourth sâŠ
2hTue 14 Apr
Peter O'Toole: Along The Sky Road to Aqaba
A documentary that takes a look at Peter O'Tooleâs massive theatre career, featuring conversations with Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Derek Jacobi and Stephen Fry.
1h 10mTue 14 Apr
War Art with Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne, an Oscar winner, travels to studios and battlefields. He meets the artists who try to capture the chaos of war, talks with them and examines their paintings. The series asks what thosâŠ
30mTue 14 Apr
Auction: Lord Lucan Special
Lord Lucan vanished in 1974 after being accused of murdering his childrenâs nanny. Items from his family home are now up for auction at Bonhams. This special follows the sale and looks at the aristocâŠ
30mTue 14 Apr
Auction
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)
30mTue 14 Apr
Auction: Sir Winston Churchill Special
The only painting Winston Churchill ever did during WorldâŻII has turned up at Christie's. It was once owned by Angelina Jolie. It is being put up for auction with an estimate in the millions, so expeâŠ
1h 55mTue 14 Apr
A Swan Lake
Tchaikovskyâs SwanâŻLake gets a fresh spin with the Norwegian National Ballet, who bring the iconic tale to life in a sleek new staging. The dancers wear contemporary costumes by Danish fashion star HâŠ
30mTue 14 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Amateur watercolour artists have four hours to paint the same scene before a professional judge picks a winner. The original series was hosted by Hannah Gordon, and experts such as Jason Bowyer and HâŠ
30mTue 14 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Watercolour Challenge pits three amateur painters against a fourâhour deadline to capture the same landscape in watercolour. Hannah Gordon hosts the original run, and each week a guest professional jâŠ
35mTue 14 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
30mTue 14 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
30mTue 14 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents offers a twisted episode called âMartha Mason, Movie Star.â A vain actress canât get a divorce, and her husbandâs love of gardening leads him to dig a massive hole out backââŠ
30mTue 14 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents drops a tidy domestic caper in âWest Warlock Time Capsule.â Taxidermist George Tiffanyâs peace is shattered when his wifeâs brother Waldren crashes on their sofa and wonât lâŠ
2hTue 14 Apr
Andre Rieu: Dancing Through the Skies
Andre Rieu delivers a brilliant concert from Dresdenâs Semper Opera House, packed with waltzes, arias and a few numbers from Phantom of the Opera.
30mTue 14 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Robert visits the French couple who sheltered him during the war
30mTue 14 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
1hTue 14 Apr
Bill Bailey's Master Crafters: The Next Generation
In this secondâseries episode the junior crafters get handsâon wood carving with sculptor Clunie Fretton, then head out for a wheelâwrighting crashâcourse from Mike Rowland. Hosted by comedian Bill BâŠ
1hTue 14 Apr
Skinner & Mina's Literary Road Trip: Pope & Swift
Frank Skinner and Denise Mina travel across England to uncover the summer when Jonathan Swift reunited with Alexander Pope, a meeting that sparked Gulliverâs Travels and The Dunciad. They trace how tâŠ
1hTue 14 Apr
Discovering: Alan Rickman
Discovering: AlanâŻRickman looks at the life of the late British actor, best remembered as SeverusâŻSnape but also known for roles like HansâŻGruber inâŻDieâŻHard, the caterpillar inâŻAliceâŻinâŻWonderland aâŠ
1hTue 14 Apr
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2013
In this episode ofâŻPortrait Artist Of The Year, John Hannah, SophieâŻTurner and MichaelâŻKerr travel to Glasgow. Twentyâone artists try to capture celebrity sitters. FrankâŻSkinner, JoanâŻBakewell and thâŠ
30mTue 14 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
"The Moles" is a Tales of the Unexpected episode where Harry HâŻCorbett and FultonâŻMackay play two cashâstrapped business owners. They dig a tunnel into a bank
30mTue 14 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
A murder in the park sparks a tense catâandâmouse chase. Constable MaryâŻBryan is used as a decoy to trap the suspect. As the hunt tightens, doubts appear â could she be chasing the wrong bloke? This âŠ
30mTue 14 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents offers a tidy period thriller set in earlyâ20thâcentury London. Shop owner Joe Saunders wonât lend his son Sam any cash, even though Sam is desperate to win over a showgirl.âŠ
30mTue 14 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
In this halfâhour mystery, a lodge trying to sell cemetery plots hits a snagâno one will buy a plot until someoneâs actually buried there. The desperate brothers turn to the unflappable MrâŻWeems to gâŠ
1hTue 14 Apr
Stories From The National Portrait Gallery
Kate Bryan meets the galleryâs director to talk about the recent revamp and kicks off a look at portraiture from the earliest works to today. (S1, epâŻ1)
1hTue 14 Apr
New: Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers
Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers examines Ian Fleming, the creator of JamesâŻBond, and how the spy has influenced books, movies and even real intelligence work. The episode combines archive footage aâŠ
Wed15
Wednesday 15 April
27 programmes
1h 55mWed 15 Apr
Dr. Strangelove: National Theatre Live
Steve Cooganâs tackling four parts in the National Theatreâs live take on Kubrickâs classic comedy, DrâŻStrangelove.
45mWed 15 Apr
Life & Rhymes
A BAFTAâwinning spokenâword series hosted by poet Benjamin Zephaniah. âLife &âŻRhymesâ brings top UK poets and audience members together to perform raw pieces on breakâups, menâs mental health, love aâŠ
1h 35mWed 15 Apr
Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future
Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future is a 90âminute Sky Arts documentary that charts the life of the Hitchhikerâs Guide author, his sciâfi humor and his early campaigning for wildlife and câŠ
1hWed 15 Apr
Freddie Mercury: Auction Special
Freddie Mercury was an unmatched frontman, a true original. The show charts his life by following the auction of his personal belongings at Sotheby's.
2h 10mWed 15 Apr
La Traviata
OperaGlass Works turns La Traviata into a movie, featuring a mixedâheritage cast, striking choreography and a bright, upbeat spin on the old favourite.
25mWed 15 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Watercolour Challenge is a daytime art game show where three amateur painters have just four hours to capture the same landscape in watercolour. Hosted by Hannah Gordon and judged by a professional aâŠ
25mWed 15 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Watercolour Challenge pits three amateur painters against the clock, giving them just four hours to capture the same landscape in watercolour. Hosted by Hannah Gordon (original run) and judged by a gâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Robert visits the French couple who sheltered him during the war
30mWed 15 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
30mWed 15 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents offers a tidy period thriller set in earlyâ20thâcentury London. Shop owner Joe Saunders wonât lend his son Sam any cash, even though Sam is desperate to win over a showgirl.âŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
In this halfâhour mystery, a lodge trying to sell cemetery plots hits a snagâno one will buy a plot until someoneâs actually buried there. The desperate brothers turn to the unflappable MrâŻWeems to gâŠ
2hWed 15 Apr
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
30mWed 15 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
"The Moles" is a Tales of the Unexpected episode where Harry HâŻCorbett and FultonâŻMackay play two cashâstrapped business owners. They dig a tunnel into a bank
30mWed 15 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
A murder in the park sparks a tense catâandâmouse chase. Constable MaryâŻBryan is used as a decoy to trap the suspect. As the hunt tightens, doubts appear â could she be chasing the wrong bloke? This âŠ
1hWed 15 Apr
Reinventing The Orchestra With Charles Hazlewood
Charles Hazlewood lines up Barry Whiteâs hits and lets his Paraorchestra give them a symphonic spin, proving an orchestra isnât a dusty niche. He shows how the big sound can fit in a livingâroom playâŠ
1hWed 15 Apr
Discovering: Harrison Ford
Discovering: HarrisonâŻFord is a documentary that charts the sixâdecade career of the Hollywood icon, from his early gigs to the legendary roles in StarâŻWars, IndianaâŻJones and beyond. It pulls togethâŠ
1hWed 15 Apr
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2013
FrankâŻSkinner and JoanâŻBakewell chair the panel as 21 portraitists compete in Dublin, hoping to impress the judges. Guest stars PaulineâŻMcLynn, DavidâŻRawle and rapper LethalâŻBizzle drop in for a bit âŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is a cheeky, twistâladen story each week. In âPattern of Guiltâ, police doctor Keith Briscoe wants to leave his wife for an old flame, but she wonât sign the papers. A serial âŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mary finds out her husband is cheating and invites his lover to a beach party, hoping to get the upper hand. The night spirals in a direction she never imagined, with the darkâhumour twist that TalesâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
AlfredâŻHitchcockâŻPresents drops a chilly tale called âA Little Sleepâ from seasonâŻ2 (episodeâŻ38). A bored, wealthy young woman goes to a mountain cabin for a weekend, but the night quickly turns frigâŠ
30mWed 15 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a classic 1950sâ60s anthology
1h 15mWed 15 Apr
Jack B. Yeats: The Man Who Painted Ireland
Colm Toibin explores the life and legacy of Jack B.âŻYeats, the Irish painter born 150 years ago, with Pierce Brosnan narrating. The film follows the artistâs relationship with his poet brother WilliaâŠ
1hWed 15 Apr
My Week With Guerrilla Girls
Kate Bryan takes a look at the Guerrilla Girls, the covert art activist collective thatâs kept cameras away for more than 30 years.
1h 15mWed 15 Apr
Welcome to the Eighties
Episode five of Sky Artsâ documentary *Welcome to the Eighties* looks at the goth scene, where artists swapped the eraâs flashy glam for a darker view of existence, decay and the fleeting nature of tâŠ
Thu16
Thursday 16 April
27 programmes
2hThu 16 Apr
Suggs: My Life Story
When his cat dies on his 50th birthday, Suggs launches a funny, heartfelt hunt to find out what happened to the father he never met.
30mThu 16 Apr
Unmuted
Unmuted opens with Nayla Ahmad interviewing JessâŻThom â the Touretteâs hero who has turned her condition into a platform for change. NicoleâŻHolliday then looks at the UK Vogue scene, and EmeliâŻSande âŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
Unmuted
Remel London talks with three ballet stars about diversity in the dance world. He then meets UK Bâboy champion Karam Singh to hear his take on street dance. The episode ends with a live performance oâŠ
1hThu 16 Apr
Sky Arts Book Club
Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day steer the Dancing Jumpers book club, welcoming author John Boyne and a Lake District shepherd who talks about his bestselling novel. (6 of 6)
30mThu 16 Apr
The Art Mysteries
Albrecht DĂŒrer's 1514 print MelencoliaâŻI, often tipped as the finest print ever made, still leaves people baffled about what it really means. (Series 3, episode 1)
30mThu 16 Apr
The Art Mysteries
Marcel Duchampâs upsideâdown urinal, Fountain, was voted the 20th centuryâs most influential artwork â it turned the art world on its head and sparked the rise of conceptual art. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ2)
2hThu 16 Apr
Jonas Kaufman at Arena Di Verona
Watch tenor Jonas Kaufmann back at the Arena di Verona, where he'll sing a selection of opera favourites in the historic openâair theatre.
30mThu 16 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Watercolour Challenge puts three amateur artists on the clock with just four hours to paint a landscape in watercolour. Hannah Gordon presents each episode, which ends with a guest professional â pasâŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Watercolour Challenge is a daytime art game. Three amateur watercolourists have four hours to paint the same scene, and a professional judge picks a winner. The original series was fronted
30mThu 16 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
"The Moles" is a Tales of the Unexpected episode where Harry HâŻCorbett and FultonâŻMackay play two cashâstrapped business owners. They dig a tunnel into a bank
30mThu 16 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
A murder in the park sparks a tense catâandâmouse chase. Constable MaryâŻBryan is used as a decoy to trap the suspect. As the hunt tightens, doubts appear â could she be chasing the wrong bloke? This âŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
AlfredâŻHitchcockâŻPresents drops a chilly tale called âA Little Sleepâ from seasonâŻ2 (episodeâŻ38). A bored, wealthy young woman goes to a mountain cabin for a weekend, but the night quickly turns frigâŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a classic 1950sâ60s anthology
2hThu 16 Apr
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
30mThu 16 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is a cheeky, twistâladen story each week. In âPattern of Guiltâ, police doctor Keith Briscoe wants to leave his wife for an old flame, but she wonât sign the papers. A serial âŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mary finds out her husband is cheating and invites his lover to a beach party, hoping to get the upper hand. The night spirals in a direction she never imagined, with the darkâhumour twist that TalesâŠ
1hThu 16 Apr
Dickens In Italy With David Harewood
David Harewood checks out how Italy left its mark on Charles Dickens, proving the famously English writer was a lot more worldly than most people assume.
1hThu 16 Apr
Dickens In Italy With David Harewood
David Harewood checks out how Italy left its mark on Charles Dickens, proving the famously English writer was a lot more worldly than most people assume.
1hThu 16 Apr
Discovering: Meryl Streep
Discovering: Meryl Streep looks at the life and career of the Oscarâwinning actress, from her early breakthroughs in *Kramer vs. Kramer* and *Sophie's Choice* to later hits like *Mamma Mia!* and *TheâŠ
1hThu 16 Apr
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2013
The final heat of *Portrait Artist of the Year* moves to Wales. Judges Joan Bakewell and FrankâŻSkinner watch artists try to capture rugby star Gavin Henson, model SueâŻTilley and veteran SimonâŻWeston âŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
In seriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ10 of *Tales of the Unexpected*, titled âDeath Can Add,â an auditor discovers Oliver has been skimming from the firmâs books. He tries to blackmail Oliver for hush money, but getâŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
SeriesâŻ5âs âLight Fingersâ follows factory worker Ralph, whoâs tired of his gloves disappearing. He hires a private detective, and when he tells his wife about the thefts, the missing gloves start tuâŠ
30mThu 16 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a classic anthology of biteâsize
30mThu 16 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
This 30âminute thriller follows mail clerk RonaldâŻGrimes, who begins receiving letters from a stranger named MrâŻChristiani. The notes seem to predict the future, and soon the predictions get impossibâŠ
1hThu 16 Apr
Discovering: Ronald Colman
Discovering: RonaldâŻColman looks at the life and career of the Oscarâwinning star who fronted classics likeâŻAâŻTaleâŻofâŻTwoâŻCities andâŻLostâŻHorizon. The program includes clips and commentary on his worâŠ
2h 20mThu 16 Apr
The Ghost Of Richard Harris
A look back at Richard Harrisâs career, with his three sons â BAFTAâwinning Jared, Jamie and Damian â talking about their dad and what his work meant.
Fri17
Friday 17 April
26 programmes
1hFri 17 Apr
Hugh Grant: Love Language
A 2024 documentary charts Hugh Grantâs career, showing how his quick wit, natural charm and touch of vulnerability turned him into a goâto star of British romantic comedies.
2hFri 17 Apr
Luther: Never Too Much
A musical documentary that follows the starâs rise from a gifted kid to an international name, looking at the influences, partnerships and personal ties that helped shape the career. (2024)
55mFri 17 Apr
Van Gogh By Vincent
He only painted for ten years, but the one thing he kept returning to was his own face. The series pieces together his life through eight of his selfâportraits.
50mFri 17 Apr
National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting
David Lewis, Britainâs leading collector of Old Masters, opens his home and shows the paintings on his walls. He walks you through each favourite and explains what draws him to the work. He
25mFri 17 Apr
The Art Mysteries
HieronymusâŻBoschâs The Garden of Earthly Delights â a wildly famous painting that still baffles viewers. (SeriesâŻ3, episodeâŻ3)
30mFri 17 Apr
The Art Mysteries
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 âŠ
1h 30mFri 17 Apr
Mozart's Women: A Musical Journey
Mozart's Women: A Musical Journey is a live concert recorded at the London Coliseum. It focuses on the female roles Mozart wrote, with opera singers GoldaâŻSchultz, AilishâŻTynan and NardusâŻWilliams suâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Three amateur artists get four hours to paint the same landscape in watercolour, while presenter Hannah Gordon keeps the clock ticking and a guest proâartist judges whoâs got the best brushwork. EachâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Watercolour Challenge puts three amateurs at the easel. They have just four hours to capture the same view in watercolour. Hannah Gordon hosts the show. After each round a
35mFri 17 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is a cheeky, twistâladen story each week. In âPattern of Guiltâ, police doctor Keith Briscoe wants to leave his wife for an old flame, but she wonât sign the papers. A serial âŠ
35mFri 17 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mary finds out her husband is cheating and invites his lover to a beach party, hoping to get the upper hand. The night spirals in a direction she never imagined, with the darkâhumour twist that TalesâŠ
35mFri 17 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a classic anthology of biteâsize
30mFri 17 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
This 30âminute thriller follows mail clerk RonaldâŻGrimes, who begins receiving letters from a stranger named MrâŻChristiani. The notes seem to predict the future, and soon the predictions get impossibâŠ
1h 45mFri 17 Apr
Andre Rieu: La Vie Est Belle
Dutch violinist AndrĂ©âŻRieu and his orchestra take over a stunning Berlin amphitheatre, playing crowdâpleasers such as RavelâsâŻBolĂ©ro, the Lara theme from DoctorâŻZhivago and AuldâŻLangâŻSyne.
30mFri 17 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
In seriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ10 of *Tales of the Unexpected*, titled âDeath Can Add,â an auditor discovers Oliver has been skimming from the firmâs books. He tries to blackmail Oliver for hush money, but getâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
SeriesâŻ5âs âLight Fingersâ follows factory worker Ralph, whoâs tired of his gloves disappearing. He hires a private detective, and when he tells his wife about the thefts, the missing gloves start tuâŠ
2h 30mFri 17 Apr
The Barefoot Contessa
Harry Dawes narrates the saga of Maria â a Spanish actress plucked from Madrid who climbs to Hollywood fame before her story winds down in Italy. A 1954 crime drama.
1hFri 17 Apr
Discovering: Diane Keaton
A quick dive into Diane Keatonâs life and career, tracing her rise from the iconic Annie Hall to roles in The Godfather and Marvinâs Room. It is the third episode of seriesâŻ12 and brings together cliâŠ
1hFri 17 Apr
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2013
Portrait Artist of the Year pits talented painters against each other to create a live portrait of a sitter. In the penultimate episode, SophieâŻDahl joins the judges as the four finalists travel to PâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
"Death in the Morning" is a Tales of the Unexpected story from seriesâŻ5 (episodeâŻ12). Newlyâwed Karen moves into her rich husbandâs massive country house and begins to sense a malevolent presence thaâŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
After 25 years, Richard and Fergus run into each other and start talking about a girl they both loved. The conversation reveals that both their marriages and careers have unraveled. The episode is a âŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A slick lawyer with a blackmail angle teams up with a famed detective to prove an innocent manâs conviction was a mistake. The result is a tightârunning, 25âminute mystery. Alfred Hitchcock presents âŠ
30mFri 17 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a tidy thriller in âHeart of Goldâ. A convicted robber gets a chance at freedom when heâs sent to live with the family of a fellow inmate, much to his parole officerâs diâŠ
1hFri 17 Apr
Guy Garvey: From The Vaults
Guy Garvey takes you back to 1978, when the punk scene was still buzzing. He includes footage of The Undertones and the SexâŻPistols and sits down with The Fall and Magazine. The Elbow frontman is theâŠ
2hFri 17 Apr
Muddy Waters & The Rolling...
Muddy Waters & the Rolling Stones Live captures a 1981 night at Buddy Guyâs Checkerboard Lounge in Chicago. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Ian Stewart jump on stage with blues legend MuâŠ
Sat18
Saturday 18 April
21 programmes
1hSat 18 Apr
Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends
Carlos Santana: Brian and Mark visit Carlos Santana, discussing his incredible journey in music from the early days through to his resurgence in the late 90s. (S1, ep 5)
2hSat 18 Apr
Isle Of Wight Festival Highlights 2023
Highlights of the Isle of Wight Festival, which this year featured headline sets from Pulp, George Ezra, The Chemical Brothers and Robbie Williams.
1h 10mSat 18 Apr
Women Who Rock
During the 90s, Missy Elliott, Courtney Love and AlanisâŻMorissette each forged their own path, tackling feminist ideas and calling the shots on their music.
1h 10mSat 18 Apr
Kate Bush: The Timeless Genius
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.
25mSat 18 Apr
Discovering: Rod Stewart
Leading music critics reflect on the life and career of former Faces front man Rod Stewart, one of the best-selling artists of all time.
1h 10mSat 18 Apr
Dance On!
New. Follow dancers Friedemann Vogel, Polina Semionova, William Moore and Gesine Moog on their journey. All offering insights into their dance careers.
1h 10mSat 18 Apr
English National Ballet In Paris
An in-depth look at the English National Ballet as it prepares to make history by becoming the first UK company in 60 years to perform on the Palais Garnier stage.
30mSat 18 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Robert visits the French couple who sheltered him during the war
30mSat 18 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
30mSat 18 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
"The Moles" is a Tales of the Unexpected episode where Harry HâŻCorbett and FultonâŻMackay play two cashâstrapped business owners. They dig a tunnel into a bank
30mSat 18 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
A murder in the park sparks a tense catâandâmouse chase. Constable MaryâŻBryan is used as a decoy to trap the suspect. As the hunt tightens, doubts appear â could she be chasing the wrong bloke? This âŠ
30mSat 18 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is a cheeky, twistâladen story each week. In âPattern of Guiltâ, police doctor Keith Briscoe wants to leave his wife for an old flame, but she wonât sign the papers. A serial âŠ
1hSat 18 Apr
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Captive Audience: A seasoned writer who has suffered trauma sends audiotapes to his publisher - but are these tapes a murderous confession? (S1, ep 5)
1hSat 18 Apr
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Final Vow: A valuable statuette thrusts an elderly nun, a veteran criminal and a wavering novice into a maelstrom of inexorable virtue. (S1, ep 6)
2h 10mSat 18 Apr
Sabrina
After her return from school in Paris, a playboy finally takes notice of his family's chauffeur's daughter, who has long had a crush on him.
1hSat 18 Apr
Discovering: Jack Nicholson
A fascinating look at the life and career of Jack Nicholson, the Oscar-winning actor whose film credits include Easy Rider, The Shining, A Few Good Men and The Departed. (S9, ep 1)
1hSat 18 Apr
Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers
New. Ian Fleming to James Bond: Ian Fleming's remarkable life, James Bond's effect on literature and film and Bond's influence on actual intelligence. (S1, ep 3)
1h 25mSat 18 Apr
Pink Floyd: The Story Of Wish You Were Here
Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and others tell the story of the creative process of the album 'Wish You Were Here', released in September 1975.
2h 35mSat 18 Apr
Cream: Reunion - Live At The Royal Albert HaIl
In one of the most highly anticipated gigs ever, Cream reunite at the Royal Albert Hall - almost 40 years after their farewell concert on the same stage.
1h 45mSat 18 Apr
The Yardbirds
From 1963 to â68, The Yardbirds went from a modest suburban blues outfit to