Sky Arts TV Guide
The Story Of British Cinema
Learn more about the boom in British cinema as new, pioneering techniques saw productivity skyrocket and creativity flourish within the industry.
1h 30 min 00:00 – 01:30
The Thousand And One Musical Lives of Fleetwood Mac
New. Extraordinary musical longevity, fuelled by the genius of its performers but also by numerous abuses. Forty years of sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll.
1h 15 min 01:30 – 02:45
Fleetwood Mac
Rumours: Fleetwood Mac reveal how private turmoil acted as a catalyst in the creation of a Grammy-winning album that went on to sell more than 19 million copies.
1h 15 min 02:45 – 04:00
Simple Minds
Simple Minds: At Paisley Abbey, the rock band perform their breakthrough 1982 album, New Gold Dream , including the hit Promised You a Miracle.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
Discovering
Music experts explore the music of Jethro Tull, one of the most commercially successful and eccentric progressive-rock bands Britain has ever produced.
30 min 05:00 – 05:30
Discovering
Music journalists examine the life and music of the late Meat Loaf, the legendary singer-songwriter behind Bat Out of Hell.
30 min 05:30 – 06:00
LSO
Sir Simon Rattle conducts Sibelius' tone poems and Bruckner's radiant Seventh Symphony, where vast landscapes merge with the human soul.
1h 50 min 06:00 – 07:50
The Joy Of Painting
Harbour mist, reflections and a little boat provide the backdrop for a weathered pier. Bob paints old wood on buildings with the shake of his two-inch brush.
35 min 07:50 – 08:25
The Joy Of Painting
Bob creates a sweet waterfall in the middle of a protective forest of glorious autumn foliage.
35 min 08:25 – 09:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
An ex-soldier meets a beautiful woman on a nostalgic trip back to his old base. But she isn't all she seems. and the past suddenly comes alive.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany. Von Baden was a witness, but he also harbours a shocking secret.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A college boy with an unnaturally close relationship to his father suspects his stepmother of foul play.
30 min 10:00 – 10:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A middle-aged mobster suspects his young wife is cheating on him. He gets in touch with Harry Silver, the best hitman in the business.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron: A look at the life and career of the late Nora Ephron, a celebrated director who made a bang on debut with This Is My Life in 1992.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Discovering
A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood star and director of Braveheart. Other notable works include The Passion of the Christ.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar. Despite the staff's warnings, he invites her up to his room.
30 min 13:00 – 13:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tony eats a pricey meal with the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book. However, lunch turns out to be full of surprises.
30 min 13:30 – 14:00
Anyone Can Sing
Faced with participants who simply cannot sing, the ENO's world-class voice coaches set out on a journey of vocal transformation and narrow the group down to six.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025New
The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Battle Of The Irish Dancers
Dedicated dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Discovering
The life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Richard Attenborough, known for his work in Gandhi, The Great Escape, Jurassic Park and more.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory. but a shock is in store for them.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life. Then, a familiar patient is brought into his hospital.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A book publisher visits two elderly sisters at their Louisiana mansion. One of them has written a murder mystery that may contain more fact than fiction.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A mystery writer's imagination gets her in trouble when she turns her overstimulated mind to her new next door neighbours.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Andre Rieu In Dublin
Violin superstar Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra put on a barnstorming show in the maestro's first recorded concert in Dublin, Ireland, for over 20 years.
2h 30 min 20:00 – 22:30
Jamie Cullum
Jamie Cullum performs live at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, with tour footage and interviews from his U.S. travels, plus highlights from his Glastonbury Festival performance in the U.K.
2h 25 min 22:30 – 00:55
Ella Fitzgerald
The jazz great performs contemporary and classic tracks, including Hey Jude and That Old Black Magic, backed by the Tommy Flanagan Trio. From the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival.
1h 30 min 00:55 – 02:25
Cleo Laine:The Unseen Home Movies
In a tell-all interview with the award-winning jazz, pop and classical singer Dame Cleo Laine, immerse yourself in stories of her past and previously unseen footage.
55 min 02:25 – 03:20
The Art Of Australia
Explore how Australia's identity evolved and how modern art struggled to emerge in the 20th century, with new artists facing disapproval from the old guard.
1h 15 min 03:20 – 04:35
Inside Art
Art? At National Museums Cardiff. Bringing together 500 years of art, the Rules of Art? exhibition showcases a breadth of historic and contemporary artworks.
25 min 04:35 – 05:00
National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting
David Lewis is Britain's greatest collector of Old Masters. Here he shows us his favourites on his walls at home.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
The Australian Ballet
Franz Lehar's colourful and charming ballet interpretation of the operetta beautifully plays out the tale of one woman's comically misfortunate quest for love.
1h 50 min 06:00 – 07:50
The Joy Of Painting
Bob creates a soft purple sky and tall trees that seemingly float in the hazy foothills of a blue-grey mountain.
35 min 07:50 – 08:25
The Joy Of Painting
Bob paints a tranquil scene of a cabin in its peaceful resting place among a warm setting of lush lakeside greenery.
35 min 08:25 – 09:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar. Despite the staff's warnings, he invites her up to his room.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Tony eats a pricey meal with the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book. However, lunch turns out to be full of surprises.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
An upstart furniture designer colludes with his boss's wife to drive her husband mad.
30 min 10:00 – 10:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A Good Samaritan helps a newlywed couple with a flat tire. But when the groom accidentally dirties the man's suit, the stranger reveals his true self.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
Antoine Fuqua
Antoine Fuqua: Take a look at the life and career of Antoine Fuqua, a highly successful director with films like Training Day and The Equalizer in his portfolio.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Discovering
The life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Richard Attenborough, known for his work in Gandhi, The Great Escape, Jurassic Park and more.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory. but a shock is in store for them.
30 min 13:00 – 13:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life. Then, a familiar patient is brought into his hospital.
30 min 13:30 – 14:00
Anyone Can Sing
The chosen six are faced with the daunting challenge of singing in front of each other. Coaches Nicky, Sarah and Michael prepare them with one-to-one tutorials.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Classic Literature & Cinema
Going back to ancient Greece, nothing has captured imaginations quite like a great adventure story - a genre tailor-made for film adaptation.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson: The life and career of Barry Levinson, an Academy Award-winning director, is one of success. Take a look back at his contributions towards the film industry.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Discovering
From Alien and The Elephant Man to Harry Potter, this is a look at the life and hugely successful career of the British actor.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks. But a man forces her to make a big decision.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder. But there's one thing that he overlooks.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A man who reads too much pulp fiction finds himself playing Sir Galahad to the blonde in the apartment downstairs. It seems she's burdened with a corpse.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
District attorney Martin Ross is running for governor and learns that his brother Richard has killed the other candidate Burton Reeves.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Battle Of The Irish Dancers
Dedicated dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Gene Kelly
From his beginnings in cabarets and on Broadway to his recognition as a choreographer and director, the good-looking star with a charming smile expanded the boundaries of dance expression.
1h 15 min 21:00 – 22:15
Catching Fire
This intimate documentary reveals the story of a fierce rock 'n' roller, actress, muse and mother who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s.
2h 10 min 22:15 – 00:25
Blind Eye Artist
The origin story of renowned American painter Justin Wadlington, known as the Blind Eye Artist, who rose from the streets of Philadelphia with no formal art training.
1h 35 min 00:25 – 02:00
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.
1h 02:00 – 03:00
Inside Art
Kate Bryan explores the exhibition Masterpieces From Buckingham Palace in The Queens Gallery, with works by Titian, Rembrandt and more.
1h 03:00 – 04:00
Sky Arts Book Club
Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day are joined by the writers Tahmima Anam and Raven Smith as the two discuss their work.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting
Art collector Frank Cohen gives a tour of his warehouse, which houses works by Georg Baselitz, Frank Auerbach, LS Lowry, Edward Burra and Patrick Heron.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Janine Jansen
Film following the Dutch violinist as she embarks on a daunting quest: to record an album using 12 violins made by Antonio Stradivari.
1h 50 min 06:00 – 07:50
The Joy Of Painting
Bob conveys a sense of harmony in this cold yet cosy scene of a cabin in a field of snow, lit up by a bright orange glow.
35 min 07:50 – 08:25
The Joy Of Painting
Bob paints a wilderness path leading to a still lake, accented with an abundance of trees around its edge.
35 min 08:25 – 09:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory. but a shock is in store for them.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life. Then, a familiar patient is brought into his hospital.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Shackled prisoner Stephen Fontaine tries to negotiate an escape from Sergeant Rockwell while en route to San Quentin.
30 min 10:00 – 10:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Judge Connors shares a civilized conversation with the young architect about to steal his wife. But the quality of his mercy is strained.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson: The life and career of Barry Levinson, an Academy Award-winning director, is one of success. Take a look back at his contributions towards the film industry.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Discovering
From Alien and The Elephant Man to Harry Potter, this is a look at the life and hugely successful career of the British actor.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks. But a man forces her to make a big decision.
30 min 13:00 – 13:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder. But there's one thing that he overlooks.
30 min 13:30 – 14:00
Anyone Can Sing
The singers prepare to perform in public for the first time, with the scale of the audience unknown. Luckily, Welsh superstar mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins is on hand.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Classic Literature & Cinema
Tales of crime grab the attention like little else. After all, who hasn't imagined themselves as a detective from time to time.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Alexander Payne
Alexander Payne: Explore the life and career of the Academy Award-winning American film director Alexander Payne, a man who possesses his own unique filmmaking style.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Discovering
Tom Cruise: The story of the life and career of the Academy Award-nominated star of Jerry Maguire, Magnola, the Mission: Impossible franchise and many more films.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Vietnam veteran Fred Pearson is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. But years later, he gets his chance for revenge.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
To prove he is a gifted chess player, a man explains how he planned the perfect murder after discovering his wife was unfaithful.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Marital discord between writer Carl Borden and his wife Annette intensifies when poison is found in his food.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Young robber Steve Morgan is in jail for his first offense and too cocky for his own good.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Battle Of The Irish Dancers
Dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Gary Moore
Gary Moore is joined on stage by Brian Robertson, Scott Gorham and Eric Bell in an electrifying gig in honour of their former Thin Lizzy bandmate Phil Lynott, who died in 1986.
1h 25 min 22:00 – 23:25
The Music Of Buddy Holly...
The definitive story of how Buddy Holly became an icon of rock's first generation. Features the hits That'll Be The Day and Peggy Sue. Narrated by Paul Gambaccini.
2h 23:25 – 01:25
Jerry Lee Lewis & Friends
The legendary Jerry Lee Lewis performing live at London's Labatt's Apollo in 1989. Various friends joining him on stage include Van Morrison, Dave Edmunds and Brian May.
1h 20 min 01:25 – 02:45
Rolling Stone
An inside look at the magazine's probing 1975 report on Patty Hearst's kidnappers, the arrival of The Sex Pistols, and John Lennon's final days.
50 min 02:45 – 03:35
Sky Arts Book Club
Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day are joined by the veteran turned author Harry Parker and writer Meg Mason as the two discuss their work.
1h 03:35 – 04:35
Inside Art
Kate Bryan steps into the beguiling world of Eileen Agar, exploring her exhibition entitled Angel of Anarchy at the historic Whitechapel Gallery.
25 min 04:35 – 05:00
National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting
A look at six watches from a vast collection spanning 300 years, including a watch made in London the year before the Great Fire.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Andre Rieu
Soon after recovering from illness, Andre Rieu delights fans all over the world with magical performances of some of his best-loved music in Africa, Mexico and Germany.
1h 50 min 06:00 – 07:50
The Joy Of Painting
Bob's masterful use of blue, yellow and orange hues brings vibrancy to a woodside setting alongside a clear blue lake.
35 min 07:50 – 08:25
The Joy Of Painting
Bob paints a playful brook that perfectly complements the backdrop of a rugged mountain range.
35 min 08:25 – 09:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks. But a man forces her to make a big decision.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder. But there's one thing that he overlooks.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
An insurance investigator and his wife look into the case of Mrs Gillespie, who has been widowed twice and twice enjoyed windfalls.
30 min 10:00 – 10:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A former nurse learns that her husband has been seeing another woman when he goes away on business trips.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
Alexander Payne
Alexander Payne: Explore the life and career of the Academy Award-winning American film director Alexander Payne, a man who possesses his own unique filmmaking style.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Discovering
Tom Cruise: The story of the life and career of the Academy Award-nominated star of Jerry Maguire, Magnola, the Mission: Impossible franchise and many more films.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Vietnam veteran Fred Pearson is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. But years later, he gets his chance for revenge.
30 min 13:00 – 13:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
To prove he is a gifted chess player, a man explains how he planned the perfect murder after discovering his wife was unfaithful.
30 min 13:30 – 14:00
Anyone Can Sing
a live performance to a packed auditorium at the London Coliseum.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Wonderland
In a four-part series, immerse yourself in the worlds of some of history's finest authors, revealing much about their character and the time they lived in.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
James Cameron
A look at the life and career of a highly-innovative filmmaker known for Titanic, Avatar and The Terminator.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Discovering
Kevin Costner: A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard, Man of Steel and more.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Three men are being blackmailed by a woman for money. One day she is found murdered and the three worry that they will be suspected. Her chauffeur, however, has a plan.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
A successful writer is being hounded by the feminist movement over his books. If only he was at home with his wife everything would be all right. Wouldn't it.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
Classic Movies:Escape From New York
In the dystopian future of Escape from New York, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a maximum-security prison.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
John Frankenheimer
A look at the life and career of the award-winning director behind movies such as The Manchurian Candidate, Birdman of Alcatraz, The Train and Ronin.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Discovering
He's a household name who starred in Pretty Woman and the Academy Award-winning musical Chicago. This is a look at his life and career.
1h 22:00 – 23:00
Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams was a visionary in sci-fi, comedy and activism, campaigning for endangered species and climate change long before his time.
1h 30 min 23:00 – 00:30
Gene Kelly
From his beginnings in cabarets and on Broadway to his recognition as a choreographer and director, the good-looking star with a charming smile expanded the boundaries of dance expression.
1h 15 min 00:30 – 01:45
Marvin Gaye
Celebrate a legend of Black American music with this biography spotlighting his later life. Featuring archive footage and contribution from family, musicians and producers.
1h 20 min 01:45 – 03:05
Discovering
The story of the life and career of a generational star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Schindler's List, The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Menu.
1h 03:05 – 04:05
Landmark
Artists and local communities join forces to compete for the chance to create the UK's next major landmark in this exciting new series hosted by Gemma Cairney.
1h 04:05 – 05:05
National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting
In Venice we see both the art collection and jewels of Attilio Codognato, who has made pieces for everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to the Duchess of Windsor.
55 min 05:05 – 06:00
Classic FM's Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber
Classic FM's Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber returns at London's LSO St Lukes, showcasing five young classical musicians alongside the 12 Ensemble.
1h 06:00 – 07:00
Classic FM's Rising Stars...
With Julian Lloyd Webber 2024. The world-renowned cellist and conductor showcases 30 of the best musicians, from cellists and organists to composers and trumpeters.
1h 07:00 – 08:00
The Joy Of Painting
Bob places a lonesome cabin - the perfect respite for a weary traveller - in the middle of a snowy setting.
30 min 08:00 – 08:30
The Joy Of Painting
Bob paints a golden field of pines and greenery inside the unique shape of a tapered rectangle.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Vietnam veteran Fred Pearson is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. But years later, he gets his chance for revenge.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
To prove he is a gifted chess player, a man explains how he planned the perfect murder after discovering his wife was unfaithful.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Broken-down actor Charles Gresham, who has a weakness for booze, demands that playwright Wayne Campbell give him a part.
30 min 10:00 – 10:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A maid discovers the body of Count Victor Mattoni. It's up to Inspector Davidson from Scotland Yard to find the murderer.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
James Cameron
A look at the life and career of a highly-innovative filmmaker known for Titanic, Avatar and The Terminator.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Discovering
Kevin Costner: A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard, Man of Steel and more.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
HMS Pinafore Opera With ENO
Produced by the English National Opera, Les Dennis stars in Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera HMS PINAFORE - a hilarious tale of love, honour and duty.
2h 13:00 – 15:00
Wonderland
In a four-part series, immerse yourself in the worlds of some of history's finest authors, revealing much about their character and the time they lived in.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Steven Soderbergh
A look at the life and career of an Oscar-winning director known for his approach and hits such as Erin Brockovich and Ocean's Eleven.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
Discovering
Glenn Close: A deep dive into the life of the eight-time Academy Award-nominated star, whose notable roles include Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians and its sequel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
A driver picks up a hitchhiker before hearing on the radio that a serial killer is on the loose. Is the man sitting next to him in the passenger seat the killer.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
An adulterous magazine editor launches a competition for a story involving the perfect murder. But life soon mirrors art.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Inspector Davidson continues to investigate the murder of Count Mattoni.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Inspector Davidson continues to investigate the murder of Count Mattoni, receiving yet another confession.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Guy Garvey
1983 Revisited: Guy Garvey dives into the deep pop pockets of 1983, with exclusive interviews and epic performances from U2, R.E.M, The Police and more.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Opry Live
A Live Celebration in a television concert special to commemorate the 100th birthday of the Grand Ole Opry.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
Celebrate the life of Ozzy Osbourne with this intimate documentary following the Black Sabbath frontman on tour. Featuring anecdotes from friends, family and more. With strong language.
1h 45 min 22:00 – 23:45
Black Sabbath
The story behind the writing, recording and success of Black Sabbath's second album, Paranoid, one of the most influential albums of the heavy metal genre.
1h 23:45 – 00:45
The Rolling Stones:Welcome to Shepherd's Bush
New. A surprise show at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire for June 8, 1999. An intimate crowd of 1800 lucky fans were treated to a number of rarely heard gems.
2h 00:45 – 02:45
John & Yoko:Above Us Only Sky
New. The untold story of John Lennon's 1971 album 'Imagine', exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-before-seen footage.
2h 02:45 – 04:45
Opera North's Resonance
Musician Nwando Ebizie and director Juliet Ellis connect as dancer Jahmiah Simpson floats between the waking world and the dream world.
15 min 04:45 – 05:00
National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting
The late Roger Thérond was the picture editor of Paris Match and here we examine his private photograph collection from the earliest years of photography.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Arts Uncovered
A series of fascinating shorts taking you deeper into the world of art and the people behind it.
20 min 06:00 – 06:20
Messiah
2h 10 min 06:20 – 08:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory. but a shock is in store for them.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life. Then, a familiar patient is brought into his hospital.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks. But a man forces her to make a big decision.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder. But there's one thing that he overlooks.
30 min 10:00 – 10:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
Vietnam veteran Fred Pearson is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. But years later, he gets his chance for revenge.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
When a husband's boyhood pals escape from prison, the perfect couple's content suburban world is interrupted.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Remembering nothing of the day before, a talented alcoholic painfully reconstructs the events of what proves to have been a catastrophic day.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Classic Movies:Escape From New York
In the dystopian future of Escape from New York, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a maximum-security prison.
55 min 13:00 – 13:55
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood, the actor and Academy Award-winning director of films including Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby, talks candidly about his extraordinary life and career.
1h 45 min 13:55 – 15:40
Sam Cooke
Documentary exploring the career and life story of Sam Cooke through first-person accounts from family, childhood friends and the soul superstar himself.
1h 30 min 15:40 – 17:10
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.
1h 17:10 – 18:10
Bob Dylan
Of the Mirror. Venture back to the 60s in this film from Murray Lerner, featuring Bob Dylan's appearances at the Newport Folk Festival and exploring his rise to musical stardom.
1h 30 min 18:10 – 19:40
ELO Live At Wembley
One of the brightest rock bands of the 70s light up Wembley in this 1978 charity concert, performing their greatest hits such as Mr Blue Sky and Sweet Talkin' Woman.
1h 20 min 19:40 – 21:00
Mark Knopfler
1h 10 min 21:00 – 22:10
Dire Straits
Concert film capturing Dire Straits during their two-night gig at the Hammersmith Odeon. The climax of their Love Over Gold tour, hits include Romeo and Juliet and Sultans of Swing.
2h 22:10 – 00:10
Nothing Compares
Absorbing documentary charting Sinéad O'Connor's rise to worldwide stardom and the fearless singer's departure from the pop mainstream. Features previously unseen footage.
1h 50 min 00:10 – 02:00
Record On
Paul Weller - Wild Wood: The story of Paul Weller's journey through changing times in the 90s, his new direction in sound and the resulting tour de force that is Wild Wood.
1h 35 min 02:00 – 03:35
Gregory Porter
Gregory Porter: The singer-songwriter and his band perform the Grammy-winning Liquid Spirit - his biggest selling album yet - at London's Middle Eight Hotel.
1h 25 min 03:35 – 05:00
Discovering
A look at the rise of rock opera pioneers The Who, from their formation at school in Acton, London, to their award-winning albums and sell out tours around the world.
30 min 05:00 – 05:30
Discovering
Music experts discuss the life and music of Jimi Hendrix, who wowed audiences in the 1960s with his outrageous electric guitar playing skills and his experimental sound.
30 min 05:30 – 06:00
Turandot
2h 30 min 06:00 – 08:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
To prove he is a gifted chess player, a man explains how he planned the perfect murder after discovering his wife was unfaithful.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Tales Of The Unexpected
Three men are being blackmailed by a woman for money. One day she is found murdered and the three worry that they will be suspected. Her chauffeur, however, has a plan.
30 min 09:00 – 09:30
Tales Of The Unexpected
A successful writer is being hounded by the feminist movement over his books. If only he was at home with his wife everything would be all right. Wouldn't it.
35 min 09:30 – 10:05
Tales Of The Unexpected
A driver picks up a hitchhiker before hearing on the radio that a serial killer is on the loose. Is the man sitting next to him in the passenger seat the killer.
35 min 10:05 – 10:40
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
After a lonely woman moves to a small town to live in the home of her recently deceased aunt, she finds one neighbor is particularly willing to help.
1h 10:40 – 11:40
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.
1h 11:40 – 12:40
Gene Kelly
From his beginnings in cabarets and on Broadway to his recognition as a choreographer and director, the good-looking star with a charming smile expanded the boundaries of dance expression.
1h 15 min 12:40 – 13:55
Battle Of The Irish Dancers
Dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian.
1h 13:55 – 14:55
The Barefoot Contessa
2h 35 min 14:55 – 17:30
Tina Turner
Tina Turner brings the house down at the Blockbuster Pavilion in San Bernardino, California, on her legendary What's Love tour in 1993. Contains flashing images.
2h 10 min 17:30 – 19:40
California Dreamin'
Interviews and performance footage tells the remarkable story of 1960s Californian pop group The Mamas and the Papas.
1h 20 min 19:40 – 21:00
The Cure
The Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers honour their 40 years together with a live concert at London's Hyde Park in July 2018.
2h 21:00 – 23:00