2h 20mThu 2 Apr
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Rocker Billy Idol's journey from underground star to pop icon unfolds in a documentary chronicling his fame, drug use and powerful return to music.
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Fri3
Today
20 programmes
2h 5mFri 3 Apr
INXS: Live Baby Live
INXS concert film recorded onâŻ13âŻJulyâŻ1991 at Wembley, where the band performed for roughlyâŻ74,000 fans. It has frontâman Michael Hutchence, Garry Beers, the Farriss brothers, Tim Farriss and Kirk PeâŠ
1hFri 3 Apr
National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting
National Treasures â The Art of Collecting follows some of the worldâs biggest art lovers as they open up their cabinets. In the first episode a collector of Islamic art shows 35,000 pieces, giving aâŠ
30mFri 3 Apr
Inside Art: Picasso/Ingres At the National Gallery
Check out Picassoâs âWoman with a Bookâ sitting next to Ingresâs âMadameâŻMoitessierâ â the two portraits are displayed sideâbyâside for the first time. The modernist brushwork of Picasso meets IngresâŠ
2hFri 3 Apr
The Wiz Live
The Wiz Live is a liveâtoâair version of the 1975 Broadway musical that puts a soul and R&B spin on the classic Wizard of Oz story. It was filmed at Grumman Studios for NBC and has QueenâŻLatifah as tâŠ
30mFri 3 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Watercolour Challenge pits three amateur painters against the clock. They have four hours to complete a scene in watercolour. Hannah Gordon hosts the original run, and a professional artist judges eaâŠ
30mFri 3 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Watercolour Challenge pits three amateur painters against a fourâhour deadline to capture the same scenery, with a guest professional artist judging who did it best. The original series was hosted byâŠ
30mFri 3 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
In this Tales of the Unexpected instalment, Arthurâs had enough of his overâbearing wife and is plotting to ditch herâonly if he can walk off with her cash. She isnât as innocent as she seems, and heâŠ
9:00 amFri 3 Apr
ON NOWFreeview36Tales Of The Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected presents the darkly comic story âShatterproofâ in seriesâŻ4, episodeâŻ6. Ellen is stuck in a loveless marriage to a rich husband and hires a hitman to kill him. The assassin ends up befriending the target, derailing the plan. Expect a Dahlâstyle twist and wicked humour â a solâŠ
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30mFri 3 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is an anthology of biteâsize thrillers, hosted by Alfred Hitchcock. In the secondâseason episode âMalice Domesticâ, writer Carl Bordenâs marriage to Annette unravels after pâŠ
30mFri 3 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a 1950s anthology of short thrillers hosted by the Master of Suspense. In this secondâseason episode a cocky firstâtime robber named Steve Morgan lands in jail and thinksâŠ
2h 30mFri 3 Apr
On The Beach
On The Beach is a bleak postânuclear drama set in Australia after a global war wipes out most life. It follows a handful of survivors who realize they have only a few months left before the planet beâŠ
1hFri 3 Apr
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour is a 1960s anthology of suspenseful, twisty tales introduced by Hitchcock himself. In the seasonâ2 episode âIsabel,â a newlyâreleased prisoner falls for the woman whose falsâŠ
2hFri 3 Apr
Wuthering Heights
A housemaid at Wuthering Heights spins the tragic love story of Cathy and Heathcliff for a wandering traveller. (1939)
1hFri 3 Apr
Tea With Judi Dench
Dame Judi Dench welcomes Sir KennethâŻBranagh for tea at her Surrey home, and the two trade tales from their long careers on stage and screen.
1h 50mFri 3 Apr
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.
1hFri 3 Apr
Electric Light Orchestra: Live - The Early Years
Three ELO gigs are bundled together
1h 30mFri 3 Apr
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.
2h 5mFri 3 Apr
Dire Straits: On The Night 1992
MarkâŻKnopfler and the rest of DireâŻStraits perform songs from their final albumâŻOnâŻEveryâŻStreet and a selection of classics in this 1992 concert film. The lineâup has Knopfler on guitar and vocals, JâŠ
Sat4
Saturday 4 April
20 programmes
1hSat 4 Apr
Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends
Brian Johnson and MarkâŻKnopfler travel to NewâŻYork to sit down with 80s pop legend CyndiâŻLauper. She talks about the ups and downs of her career and even shows them how to play her anthem âTrueâŻColouâŠ
1h 35mSat 4 Apr
27: Gone Too Soon
27: Gone Too Soon examines the lives and deaths of six musicians who all died at 27, from Jimi Hendrix to Amy Winehouse. Archive footage and interviews piece together their talent, fame and the myth âŠ
1h 15mSat 4 Apr
Women Who Rock
Women Who Rock is a factual series where female musicians discuss the history and impact of rock. In the opening episode, âTruth,â MavisâŻStaples, JanisâŻJoplin and ChakaâŻKhan talk about the 1950sâ60s âŠ
30mSat 4 Apr
Inside Art: Steggles...
KateâŻBryan walks you through the Steggles brothers exhibition at Beecroft Southend. It has Walter and Harold Steggles' preâWWII paintings that are finally rediscovered. In just 23âŻminutes she breaks âŠ
30mSat 4 Apr
Inside Art: Ruth Borchard Collection
We take a look at the Ruth Borchard Collection, a rare gathering of British and Irish selfâportraits that brings together standout pieces from the twentieth century right through to more recent work.
1h 20mSat 4 Apr
Sir Bryn Terfel And...
Bassâbaritone Sir BrynâŻTerfel takes you along Walesâ coastline; the seaâlined scenery sets the tone for a musical journey. Heâs joined by a handful of friends who perform songs that echo the tides anâŠ
35mSat 4 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is a classic anthology that adapts Roald Dahlâs twistâladen short stories. In the seriesâfour opener, two archaeologists in Jordan try to smuggle a mysterious womanâs statue aâŠ
35mSat 4 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
SeriesâŻ4 of *Tales of the Unexpected* brings a twist in âViciousâŻCircleâ. An elderly lady catches a burglar in the act and tries to push him onto a better path. When his pride blocks any change, she âŠ
30mSat 4 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is the classic ITV anthology that adapts Roald Dahl stories in 25âminute episodes, each ending with a cheeky twist. In seriesâŻ4, episode three â âThe Boy Who Talked With AnimaâŠ
30mSat 4 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
This Tales of the Unexpected episode, âBest of Everythingâ, follows Arthur, whoâll do anything to win his bossâs daughterâs heart, even taking advice from his mate Charlie. As the plot thickens, the âŠ
30mSat 4 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
In this Tales of the Unexpected instalment, Arthurâs had enough of his overâbearing wife and is plotting to ditch herâonly if he can walk off with her cash. She isnât as innocent as she seems, and heâŠ
1hSat 4 Apr
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
A domineering wife becomes the prime suspect when an unrecognizable man's body is found in her barn. The police quickly blame her for the murder. This halfâhour of Hitchcockâstyle suspense comes fromâŠ
2hSat 4 Apr
Cirque Du Soleil: Volta
Volta turns a roadâtrip vibe into a circus spectacular, packed with eyeâcatching acrobatics and a vivid set that follows a story of change and adventure.
1h 40mSat 4 Apr
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tim Rice and AndrewâŻLloydâŻWebberâs first musical brings the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colours to the screen, packed with the catchy rockânâroll numbers that made it a classic. DonâŠ
1h 20mSat 4 Apr
Andre Rieu: Live in Bahrain
Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra play waltzes and feelâgood classics in a live show from Bahrain. The concert was recorded at the openâair Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre and runs a little overâŠ
1hSat 4 Apr
Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers
Kipling to Graham Greene: The world of spies and spymasters is explored, featuring authors from Rudyard Kipling to John Buchan and clips from The Ipcress File. (S1, ep 1)
1h 20mSat 4 Apr
Roy Orbison Forever
A series of interviews recorded over the years that explains why Roy Orbisonâs music still packs a punch.
2h 40mSat 4 Apr
New: Queen: Champions of the World
Released in 1995, this documentary follows Queen from their early gigs to global rock stardom. It includes rehearsal footage and rare backstage moments from the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. Rudi âŠ
2h 25mSat 4 Apr
Queen: Live At Wembley Stadium
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
Sun5
Sunday 5 April
22 programmes
2hSat 4 Apr
David Bowie: Serious Moonlight
Filmed in Vancouver in â83, this concert captures David Bowie in the middle of his Serious Moonlight Tour. It includes classics like âHeroesâ, âLetâs Danceâ, âLife on Mars?â, âRebelâŻRebelâ and âFameââŠ
55mSun 5 Apr
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
1h 30mSun 5 Apr
Gregory Porter: Greatest Albums Live
Gregory Porter and his band perform a live runâthrough of his Grammyâwinning, bestâselling albumâŻLiquidâŻSpirit in the cosy Middle Eight Hotel in London. The soulful singerâsongwriterâs smooth vocals âŠ
25mSun 5 Apr
Discovering: U2
Discovering:âŻU2 is a documentary in which music journalists talk about the Dublin ladsâ rise from local gigs to global fame, mapping the road toâŻTheâŻJoshuaâŻTree and beyond. They share insider anecdotâŠ
25mSun 5 Apr
Discovering: The Eagles
This documentary charts the legacy of LA rock band The Eagles, a 1970s powerhouse behind hits such as Hotel California and Take It Easy. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ2)
1h 15mSun 5 Apr
Sir Simon Rattle: The Joy of Conducting
Simon Rattle: The Joy of Conducting is a 52âminute documentary that follows the conductor from rehearsals in Berlin to performances in London, Liverpool and Munich. It has interviews with Rattle and âŠ
25mSun 5 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected presents the darkly comic story âShatterproofâ in seriesâŻ4, episodeâŻ6. Ellen is stuck in a loveless marriage to a rich husband and hires a hitman to kill him. The assassin endâŠ
25mSun 5 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is an ITV anthology that adapts RoaldâŻDahlâs short stories, each about 25âŻminutes long. In the fourthâseries episode âSound Machineâ, botanist Klausner builds a device that trâŠ
25mSun 5 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
In this Tales of the Unexpected episode, David is drawn into
30mSun 5 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Best Policy is a standâalone tale from the 1981 run of *Tales of the Unexpected*. Diligent bank clerk Harry lands a promotion, then is accused of embezzlement despite his spotless accounts. The episoâŠ
30mSun 5 Apr
Beyond The Brush
Beyond The Brush is a biteâsize documentary series that looks at worldâfamous artworks. This episode focuses on Botticelliâs Birth of Venus, explores its mythic roots and explains why it has become aâŠ
30mSun 5 Apr
Beyond The Brush
Beyond The Brush is a biteâsize documentary series that looks at a famous artwork each week. This episode examines DaâŻV
1hSun 5 Apr
Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers
Kipling to Graham Greene: The world of spies and spymasters is explored, featuring authors from Rudyard Kipling to John Buchan and clips from The Ipcress File. (S1, ep 1)
1h 50mSun 5 Apr
Jesus Christ Superstar: Live In Concert
The classic Lloyd Webber and Rice rock opera gets a live treatment in New York, with a starâpacked lineâup that includes John Legend and Alice Cooper.
1h 50mSun 5 Apr
Easy Come, Easy Go
Ted Jackson is a Navy frogman who moonlights as a nightclub singer, splitting his time between the ocean depths and the stage. During a routine dive he discovers a sunken treasure and thinks it couldâŠ
2h 20mSun 5 Apr
Classic Artists: Cream
Classic Artists: Cream is a documentary about the 60s rock superâgroup Cream. It includes rare concert footage and new interviews with Eric Clapton, GingerâŻBaker and JackâŻBruce. The film follows theiâŠ
2hSun 5 Apr
Andre Rieu: Power Of Love
AndrĂ© Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform a night of waltzes and singâalong classics, recorded at the 2024 Summer Open Air Concert on Maastrichtâs Vrijthof Square. The set includes fanâfavoâŠ
1hSun 5 Apr
Elvis Presley: The Early Years
Follow Elvis from his tough start in Tupelo to becoming a worldwide star.
1hSun 5 Apr
Elvis: Summer Of '56
June Juanico recounts her brief summer romance with Elvis in 1956, offering a personal look at their whirlwind affair.
1hSun 5 Apr
When Elvis Met Priscilla
A proper boyâmeetsâgirl story, except the lad is the King of Rock ânâ Roll himself.
1h 40mSun 5 Apr
Elvis Presley: Aloha From Hawaii
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
Mon6
Monday 6 April
21 programmes
1hMon 6 Apr
Opry Live
Opry Live brings a slice of Nashville to TV, with Grand Ole Opry regulars WarâŻ&âŻTreaty, John CarterâŻCash and AnaâŻCristinaâŻCash, plus RickyâŻSkaggs and SharonâŻWhite on stage. If you love country and AmâŠ
1h 45mMon 6 Apr
St. Vincent Plays Baloise Session
St. Vincent brings her cuttingâedge guitar work to the Baloise Session in Basel, filmed on 24âŻOctâŻ2024 as part of the festivalâs Burning Guitars night. The set has Annie Clarkâs mix of abrasive riffsâŠ
1h 40mMon 6 Apr
Peter Frampton: Greatest Albums Live
Peter Frampton made a name for himself in the '70s with Frampton Comes Alive! In this instalment he tackles the entire album live at Tennesseeâs Tucker Theatre. (Series 1, episode 6)
30mMon 6 Apr
Discovering: Jethro Tull
Music pundits dig into Jethro Tullâs catalogue, a hugely successful and offâbeat progârock outfit from the UK. (S5, epâŻ3)
1h 35mMon 6 Apr
Pavarotti: The Duets - The...
Pavarotti: The Duets â The⊠is a bestâof collection that brings together the iconic tenorâs most memorable âFriendsâ performances, where Luciano Pavarotti teamed up with a host of pop and rock stars.âŠ
30mMon 6 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Watercolour Challenge pits three amateur artists against the clock, giving them four hours to paint the same scene in watercolour. Hannah Gordon hosts. Each episode ends with a guest professionalâoftâŠ
30mMon 6 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
Watercolour Challenge puts three amateur painters against a fourâhour deadline to paint the same landscape. The original host was Hannah Gordon; FernâŻBritton took over for the 2022 revival. At the enâŠ
25mMon 6 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is an ITV anthology that adapts RoaldâŻDahlâs short stories, each about 25âŻminutes long. In the fourthâseries episode âSound Machineâ, botanist Klausner builds a device that trâŠ
30mMon 6 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
In this Tales of the Unexpected episode, David is drawn into
30mMon 6 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A classic halfâhour mystery from seasonâŻ2 follows an insurance investigator and his wife as they look into the strange case of MrsâŻGillespie, a twiceâwidowed woman who keeps getting unexpected windfaâŠ
30mMon 6 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a thriller in the S2 finale, âOne for the Roadâ. A former nurse discovers her husband has been seeing another woman during his business trips, and the fallout turns into âŠ
1h 40mMon 6 Apr
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
Through chats with experts and loads of vintage clips, the series maps out Alfred Hitchcockâs life â the Master of Suspense and a towering figure in film history.
2h 5mMon 6 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.
30mMon 6 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Best Policy is a standâalone tale from the 1981 run of *Tales of the Unexpected*. Diligent bank clerk Harry lands a promotion, then is accused of embezzlement despite his spotless accounts. The episoâŠ
35mMon 6 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
In this Tales of the Unexpected episode, Kyros buys his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary but has no intention of sharing it. The story builds a darkly comic premise and then deliâŠ
1h 50mMon 6 Apr
Agatha Christie's Sparkling Cyanide
A dead womanâs poisonâspiked night out in a London club sparks a classic Christie whodunit. Colonel Geoffrey Reese and DrâŻKate Kendall are called in to crack the case. The 2003 TV movie stars KennethâŠ
1h 20mMon 6 Apr
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 30mMon 6 Apr
Andre Rieu: Live in Malta
AndrĂ© Rieu and his JohannâŻStrauss Orchestra bring charm to a live gig in Malta. They play waltzes, pop classics and Rieuâs signature violin flourishes. The concert took place at the historic GranarieâŠ
2hMon 6 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.
1hMon 6 Apr
Andre Rieu: Viva Mexico
Andre Rieu's Viva Mexico compiles the best moments from his Mexico City concerts and has the Platin Tenorsâ crowdâpleasing version of âGranadaâ. This is episode six of a tenâpart series and offers a âŠ
Tue7
Tuesday 7 April
27 programmes
30mMon 6 Apr
Les Dawson's Parisienne Adventure: Urban Myths
The stand-up comedian flees to Paris to pursue his dream of becoming a novelist, but winds up becoming a pianist in a brothel.
30mMon 6 Apr
Joan Rivers And Barbra Streisand: Urban Myths
16-year-old Streisand rehearses for an off-Broadway play, with her fur-clad, demanding co-star Joan Rivers. Contains strong language and adult humour.
2h 15mTue 7 Apr
Catching Fire: The Story Of Anita Pallenberg
A cosy doc takes a look at Anita Pallenberg â the fierce rockânâroll star, actress and muse who burst onto the scene in the 60s and 70s, before settling into motherhood.
1h 45mTue 7 Apr
Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War
Discover the unique and grossly undervalued story of British landscape artist, Eric Ravilious, whose life as an artist during World War II is as compelling and enigmatic as his art.
1hTue 7 Apr
Inside Art: Masterpieces From Buckingham Palace
Kate Bryan explores the exhibition Masterpieces From Buckingham Palace in The Queens Gallery, with works by Titian, Rembrandt and more.
2hTue 7 Apr
Riverdance: 25th Anniversary Show
A fresh spin on the iconic Riverdance, famed worldwide for its awardâwinning music and the highâenergy Irish and international dancing that gets the crowd buzzing.
30mTue 7 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 37)
30mTue 7 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 38)
30mTue 7 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Best Policy is a standâalone tale from the 1981 run of *Tales of the Unexpected*. Diligent bank clerk Harry lands a promotion, then is accused of embezzlement despite his spotless accounts. The episoâŠ
30mTue 7 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
In this Tales of the Unexpected episode, Kyros buys his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary but has no intention of sharing it. The story builds a darkly comic premise and then deliâŠ
30mTue 7 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The Cream of the Jest: Broken-down actor Charles Gresham, who has a weakness for booze, demands that playwright Wayne Campbell give him a part. (S2, ep 24)
30mTue 7 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
I Killed the Count - Part 1: A maid discovers the body of Count Victor Mattoni. It's up to Inspector Davidson from Scotland Yard to find the murderer. (S2, ep 25)
1hTue 7 Apr
Quentin Tarantino: The Directors
A documentary charting the career of one of Hollywoodâs biggest directors, famous for blockbusters such asâŻPulpâŻFiction andâŻOnceâŻUponâŻaâŻTimeâŻinâŻHollywood. (SeriesâŻ6, episodeâŻ6)
1hTue 7 Apr
Discovering: Jon Voight
Jon VoightâOscar winner, star of *Deliverance* and *Coming Home*, and AngelinaâŻJolieâs dadâgets a close look. The documentary follows his film career, from early hits like *Midnight Cowboy* to later âŠ
30mTue 7 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Kindly Dig Your Grave: The unscrupulous Madame La Grue runs an art gallery, exploiting young artists. But she finally gets her comeuppance. (S4, ep 11)
30mTue 7 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Completely Foolproof: Wealthy New Yorker Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a plan to kill his disgruntled wife. Unfortunately for him, she has some deadly plans of her own. (S4, ep 12)
1hTue 7 Apr
Bill Bailey's Master Crafters: The Next Generation
Stained Glass: Stained glass guru John Reyntiens - who has worked on Windsor Castle and Big Ben - takes the junior crafters under his wing. (S2, ep 1)
1hTue 7 Apr
Skinner & Mina's Literary Road Trip: Pope & Swift
Frank and Denise discover how Pope became the poet of the age and find out how Swift's insightful political satire turned him into an Irish hero. (2 of 3)
1hTue 7 Apr
J. Lee Thompson: The Directors
A look at J.âŻLee Thompsonâs career â the British director who made a name for himself at home and in Hollywood with titles such as Ice Cold in Alex and the original Cape Fear. (S6, epâŻ7)
1hTue 7 Apr
Discovering: Dustin Hoffman
Two-time Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman has starred in a host of films including Midnight Cowboy and The Graduate. This is a glimpse into his world. (S11, ep 8)
30mTue 7 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
There's One Born Every Minute: Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When Margaret inherits ÂŁ50,000, Arthur reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal. (S4, ep 13)
30mTue 7 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Bosom Friends: Nell and Emma are old friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things turn sour when the penniless Emma looks to drag Nell down into poverty with her. (S4, ep 14)
30mTue 7 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
I Killed the Count - Part 2: Inspector Davidson continues to investigate the murder of Count Mattoni. (S2, ep 26)
30mTue 7 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
I Killed the Count - Part 3: Inspector Davidson continues to investigate the murder of Count Mattoni, receiving yet another confession. (S2, ep 27)
1hTue 7 Apr
Stories From Tate Britain
A look at Tate Britain's holdings, with art historians and cultural personalities chatting about the works and the artists, covering a variety of themes.
1hTue 7 Apr
New: Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers
New. Alistair MacLean to John Le Carre: Cold War storytelling comes alive with Forsyth, MacLean and le Carre, with iconic scenes from The Third Man and more. (S1, ep 2)
Wed8
Wednesday 8 April
29 programmes
2hTue 7 Apr
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
Garbo was a stunning, gifted actress with a moody, mysterious streak, a bit of a loner, and sheâs still counted among the very best of Hollywoodâs stars.
1hWed 8 Apr
Oliver Stone: The Directors
A look at Oscarâwinning director Oliver Stone â his background, his career path and the films that made his name, from Scarface and Midnight Express to Platoon and Natural Born Killers. (SeriesâŻ5, epâŠ
45mWed 8 Apr
Life & Rhymes
Talented spoken word performers and members of the public offer their poetic takes on veganism, misgendering, disability and feminism. Strong language and adult themes. (S2, ep 1)
45mWed 8 Apr
Life & Rhymes
Some of the UK's leading spoken word performers and members of the public cover topics such as text dating, finding your place in the world and body consciousness. (S2, ep 2)
30mWed 8 Apr
Inside Art: The Rules Of...
...Art? At National Museums Cardiff. Bringing together 500 years of art, the Rules of Art? exhibition showcases a breadth of historic and contemporary artworks.
30mWed 8 Apr
Inside Art: Van Gogh At The Courtauld Gallery
Kate Bryan pays a visit to the Courtauld Gallery to bear witness to an exhibition bringing the full span of Vincent van Gogh's self-portraiture together.
30mWed 8 Apr
Auction: Shakespeare Special
Over four centuries after Shakespeare died, a copy of his First Folio is set to go under the hammer at Christieâs in New York, and it could bring in millions.
2hWed 8 Apr
Classic FM Live At The Movies
Head to the Royal Albert Hall as Classic FM Live returns in 2025 for a spectacular concert celebrating the world's greatest film music!
30mWed 8 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 39)
30mWed 8 Apr
Watercolour Challenge
In this art competition, amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours. (S2, ep 40)
30mWed 8 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Kindly Dig Your Grave: The unscrupulous Madame La Grue runs an art gallery, exploiting young artists. But she finally gets her comeuppance. (S4, ep 11)
30mWed 8 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Completely Foolproof: Wealthy New Yorker Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a plan to kill his disgruntled wife. Unfortunately for him, she has some deadly plans of her own. (S4, ep 12)
30mWed 8 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
I Killed the Count - Part 2: Inspector Davidson continues to investigate the murder of Count Mattoni. (S2, ep 26)
30mWed 8 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
I Killed the Count - Part 3: Inspector Davidson continues to investigate the murder of Count Mattoni, receiving yet another confession. (S2, ep 27)
1hWed 8 Apr
J. Lee Thompson: The Directors
A look at J.âŻLee Thompsonâs career â the British director who made a name for himself at home and in Hollywood with titles such as Ice Cold in Alex and the original Cape Fear. (S6, epâŻ7)
1hWed 8 Apr
Discovering: Dustin Hoffman
Two-time Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman has starred in a host of films including Midnight Cowboy and The Graduate. This is a glimpse into his world. (S11, ep 8)
30mWed 8 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
There's One Born Every Minute: Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When Margaret inherits ÂŁ50,000, Arthur reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal. (S4, ep 13)
30mWed 8 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Bosom Friends: Nell and Emma are old friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things turn sour when the penniless Emma looks to drag Nell down into poverty with her. (S4, ep 14)
1hWed 8 Apr
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir
Northumberland: Jim and Nancy visit Northumberland to paint the curlew, with actor Mark Benton and artist Bethany Maddocks joining them along the way. (S1, ep 1)
1hWed 8 Apr
Reinventing The Orchestra With Charles Hazlewood
As Charles explores why the orchestra hasn't embraced electronic instruments, he discovers the reasons go far beyond technology. (2 of 6)
1hWed 8 Apr
Rob Reiner: The Directors
A doc on American director Rob Reiner, tracing his career from Stand by Me and When Harry Met Sally right through to the Oscarânominated AâŻFew Good Men. (SeriesâŻ6, episodeâŻ8)
1hWed 8 Apr
Discovering: Julia Roberts
A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood icon, famous for her roles in Pretty Woman, Erin Brockovich, My Best Friend's Wedding and Notting Hill. (S11, ep 9)
30mWed 8 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Glowing Future: Jack and Betsy are lovers. That is until Jack decides to go halfway across the world to be with his new Australian lover. But Betsy isn't going to make it easy. (S4, ep 15)
30mWed 8 Apr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Way To Do It: The casino offers Roger an escape from his domineering aunt. He has a love for both gambling and a pretty hostess. But the casino boss has a score to settle. (S4, ep 16)
30mWed 8 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
One More Mile to Go: Sam Jacoby has his wife's corpse in the trunk of his car, and is menaced by a motorcycle cop, who nags him about a taillight. (S2, ep 28)
30mWed 8 Apr
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Vicious Circle: A hired killer reluctantly sets out to kill his own girlfriend as ordered by his crime boss, knowing he won't accept any failures. (S2, ep 29)
1h 55mWed 8 Apr
The Lost Leonardo
Documentary exploring the case of the missing Salvator Mundi, the first painting by Leonardo da Vinci to be discovered for more than a century which has now seemingly vanished.
1hWed 8 Apr
My Week With Lubaina Himid
Kate spends a week with Lubaina Himid once the crewâs gone, filming everyday moments on just an iPhone.