Sky Arts TV Guide & Daily Listings
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Landscape Artist Of The Year
The competition continues as hosts Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome eight new artists and 50 wildcard entries to the stunning Wray Castle in Cumbria. (S2, ep 2)
Tales Of The Unexpected
The Man From The South: A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager. (S1, ep 1)
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat: Unable to show her dentist husband Cyril the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby proceeds to hatch a clever plan. (S1, ep 2)
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Day of Reckoning: After a couple's drunken argument in the middle of a yacht party takes a tragic turn, collective motives yield unexpected results. (S1, ep 10)
Stories From The National Portrait Gallery
Kate Bryan explores 20th-century portraiture, examining depictions of war poets and Queen Elizabeth II. Jim Moir drops in to discuss his favourite work. (S1, ep 3)
John Le Carre: A New Life
New. Exploring the life and work of John le Carré, this documentary reveals how personal experience, espionage and moral complexity reshaped modern spy fiction.
The Movies
The 2000s To Today, Part 2: The journey through the history of cinema concludes with a look at films including the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series. (S1, ep 12)
The Pilgrimage Of Gilbert & George
Unpacking their walk through life, enjoy an insight into the world of Gilbert Prousch and George Passmore. Contains strong language and controversial, confrontational art.
New: Portrait Artist Of The Year 2026
New. Matt Weston, Dexter Fletcher, Nikita Gill: Nine artists paint three famous faces. Who will impress the judges and reach the semi-final? (S13, ep 3)
In Normandy: David Hockney
In Normandy: David Hockney: The celebrated artist discusses his life and work with Melvyn Bragg in his Normandy studio, revealing his influences, inspirations and plans to keep on painting.
Art's Wildest Movement: Mannerism
Goodbye Renaissance: Waldemar Januszczak drills to the heart of Mannerism, asking when did it happen, what were its characteristics and what did it achieve? (1 of 3)
Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers
Len Deighton to Mick Herron: This episode looks at recent intelligence history, from the defection of Oleg Gordievsky to the killing of Osama bin Laden. (S1, ep 4)
Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam
Cirque Du Soleil presents the story of a young girl's escape into an extravagant and whimsical imaginary world full of acrobats and colourful characters. Contains flashing images.
Artist Of The Year: Masterclass
Pastel On Stencil Paper: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 25)
Artist Of The Year: Masterclass
Perspective In Urban Landscape: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 26)
Tales Of The Unexpected
A Time To Die: Yves's marriage has gone stale and his young mistress has announced that she is pregnant. But he then makes a decision which changes everyone's lives forever. (S9, ep 8)
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mr Know-All: When pretty hotel worker Elly is charmed by a guest, archaeologist Max Kelada, it seems that the Mr Know-All professor might not be the man he claims to be. (S9, ep 9)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mail Order Prophet: Mail Clerk Ronald Grimes starts receiving letters from a mysterious Mr Christiani that paint a clear picture of the future. (S3, ep 2)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The Perfect Crime: A lawyer, with blackmail in mind, meets with a famed detective to prove he convicted an innocent man. (S3, ep 3)
Discovering: Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas: Explore the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker. His work includes Wall Street, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. (S12, ep 6)
Discovering: The Who
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. (S5, ep 5)
Discovering: Jimi Hendrix
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. (S5, ep 6)
Tales Of The Unexpected
The Man From The South: A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager. (S1, ep 1)
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat: Unable to show her dentist husband Cyril the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby proceeds to hatch a clever plan. (S1, ep 2)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Heart of Gold: A convicted robber is released to the family of one of his cell mates, going against the better judgment of his parole officer. (S3, ep 4)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Silent Witness: A professor takes the life of the beautiful, blackmailing female student he has been having a sexual affair with. (S3, ep 5)
Voices Of The Valleys
Three Welsh male voice choirs prepare for landmark events, as the singers at their heart reveal a tradition built on pride, music and brotherhood. (1 of 3)
Discovering: Roy Scheider
Roy Scheider: A look at the life and career of the Hollywood actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom. (S12, ep 7)
Landscape Artist Of The Year
Eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the picture-perfect views of Stowe in Buckinghamshire. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host. (S2, ep 3)
Tales Of The Unexpected
William and Mary: When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results. (S1, ep 3)
Tales Of The Unexpected
Lamb to the Slaughter: When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence. (S1, ep 4)
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Ride the Nightmare: When a husband's boyhood pals escape from prison, the perfect couple's content suburban world is interrupted. (S1, ep 11)
New: Portrait Artist Of The Year 2026
New. Matt Weston, Dexter Fletcher, Nikita Gill: Nine artists paint three famous faces. Who will impress the judges and reach the semi-final? (S13, ep 3)
Tea With Judi Dench
National treasure Dame Judi Dench invites her friend, Sir Kenneth Branagh, for tea at her Surrey home. They swap star-studded stories from their careers on stage and screen.
Art Matters
Melvyn Bragg draws on a career spanning more than 60 years, making a rousing case for why the arts matter - exploring his early years and the stories of influential interviewees.
New: Classic Movies: A Matter of Life and Death
Ian explores what makes a classic, going behind the scenes of iconic films to reveal the ingredients of cinematic greatness. (S6, ep 1)
The Nineties
Isn't It Ironic?: The series concludes with a nostalgic journey into 90s music, from Nirvana and the Backstreet Boys to Tupac Shakur and Alanis Morissette. (S1, ep 8)
Discovering: Meat Loaf
Music journalists examine the life and music of the late Meat Loaf, the legendary singer-songwriter behind Bat Out of Hell. (S5, ep 4)
New: Classic Movies: Bill And...
...Ted's Excellent Adventure. New. With each episode devoted to a single movie, this docuseries explores the ingredients that went into making a classic. (S6, ep 2)
Hugh Grant: Love Language
Documentary exploring the charming and complex career of British actor Hugh Grant, whose wit, charisma and vulnerability made him a defining figure in romantic comedies. (2024)
Art's Wildest Movement: Mannerism
The Crazy Age: As the revolutionary impact of Mannerism spreads, Giulio Romano paints astonishing visions. Also, female artists bring new voices to Western art. (2 of 3)
Voices Of The Valleys
Three Welsh male voice choirs prepare for landmark events, as the singers at their heart reveal a tradition built on pride, music and brotherhood. (1 of 3)
Musical Masterpieces
The Four Seasons: Myleene Klass and Errollyn Wallen explore The Four Seasons, Antonio Vivaldi's set of violin concertos. Features a special performance from Sinfonia Cymru. (S1, ep 1)
Battle Of The Bagpipes
With one week to go before the World Pipe Band Championships, the three bands are sharpening their competitive performances. Plus, we meet the next generation of piping stars. (2 of 3)
Artist Of The Year: Masterclass
Connecting With Your Sitter: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 27)
Artist Of The Year: Masterclass
Composing from Life: Portrait Artist of the Year winner Brogan Bertie demonstrates his approach to capturing a sitter from life. (S1, ep 28)
Tales Of The Unexpected
The Man From The South: A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager. (S1, ep 1)
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat: Unable to show her dentist husband Cyril the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby proceeds to hatch a clever plan. (S1, ep 2)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Heart of Gold: A convicted robber is released to the family of one of his cell mates, going against the better judgment of his parole officer. (S3, ep 4)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Silent Witness: A professor takes the life of the beautiful, blackmailing female student he has been having a sexual affair with. (S3, ep 5)
Discovering: Roy Scheider
Roy Scheider: A look at the life and career of the Hollywood actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom. (S12, ep 7)
Discovering: Janis Joplin
A look at the life and music of Janis Joplin. Known for her powerful, blues-inspired vocals, she rose to fame in the late 1960s before dying of a drug overdose in 1970. (S5, ep 7)
Discovering: Carpenters
Music experts discuss the legacy of 1970s brother and sister pop duo the Carpenters, who sang such hits as (They Long to Be) Close to You and We've Only Just Begun. (S5, ep 8)
Tales Of The Unexpected
William and Mary: When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results. (S1, ep 3)
Tales Of The Unexpected
Lamb to the Slaughter: When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence. (S1, ep 4)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Reward to Finder: When $5,200 in lost cash is found by a man, he gets into a potentially deadly conflict with his wife about what to do with it. (S3, ep 6)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Enough Rope for Two: An ex-convict plans on killing his double-crossing partner and maybe even his ex-girlfriend after they help him recover the stolen money he hid. (S3, ep 7)
Voices Of The Valleys
New. With high-profile performances looming, rehearsals intensify and tensions rise. As singers balance life's demands, each choir strives to honour a proud Welsh tradition. (2 of 3)
Discovering: Joseph Cotten
Joseph Cotten: A glimpse into the life of the Hollywood star, who first gained fame for his roles in Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear. (S12, ep 8)
Landscape Artist Of The Year
The competition moves to Kent, where eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the stunning countryside views of Scotney Castle. (S2, ep 4)
Sky Arts TV Guide & Schedule Overview
Sky Arts is a dedicated television channel focused on high-quality cultural programming, including visual arts, music, theater, dance, literature, and factual documentaries. Using this tv guide, viewers can browse broadcast schedules, explore daily show lineups, and plan their viewing. Whether you are checking what is currently airing or looking ahead to upcoming programs, the schedule provides a clear layout of times, show descriptions, and episode information.
About Sky Arts
Sky Arts offers specialized programming designed for audiences interested in the performing arts, music performances, classic culture, and creative documentaries. As a major arts broadcaster, the channel features a wide variety of content ranging from live concerts and opera broadcasts to detailed artist profiles, drama series, and architectural showcases. Broadcasters adjust regional availability and distribution methods depending on the viewing platform and location, so viewers should always check local channel numbers on their specific cable, satellite, or digital streaming providers.
Using the Sky Arts TV Guide
Navigating the Sky Arts tv guide allows you to track broadcasts across morning, afternoon, and evening slots. The daily listings outline the exact start and end times for scheduled programs, enabling viewers to set reminders or record upcoming features. Because broadcast schedules can occasionally shift due to live event extensions, special cultural broadcasts, or programming updates, reviewing the listings regularly ensures you stay up to date on show availability.
Sky Arts TV Guide Listings for Tonight
Peak viewing hours often showcase prime cultural documentaries, flagship theater productions, and major music concerts. Reviewing the tv guide listings for tonight helps viewers easily locate evening highlights, premiere broadcasts, and featured arts programming. Tonight's schedule generally features headline broadcasts designed for prime-time audiences, alongside overnight reruns for late-night viewers.
Sky Arts Programming Categories
Sky Arts features a diverse selection of genres within the cultural sphere. Broadly categorized, the channel's schedule includes:
- Music & Performance: Classical concerts, rock and pop documentaries, opera productions, and jazz festivals.
- Visual & Fine Arts: Artist profiles, gallery tours, painting competitions, and art history series.
- Theater & Literature: Stage plays, author discussions, poetry features, and behind-the-scenes theatrical documentaries.
- Documentary & Factual: In-depth explorations of cultural history, architecture, cinema, and photography.
How to Use the Schedule Efficiently
Finding specific programs on the schedule is straightforward when following a simple routine:
- Select the date you wish to review in the schedule interface.
- Scan the time blocks for morning, afternoon, or evening listings.
- Check program descriptions for details on episode numbers, guest appearances, or performance dates.
- Verify your local time zone to ensure accurate viewing or recording times.
Regional and Time-Zone Information
Television schedules may vary depending on geographical region, broadcast network variations, or local time zones. While major national broadcasts run on a unified feed, local provider line-ups or daylight saving shifts can impact start times. Viewers should ensure their schedule parameters match their local region when planning their evening or weekend viewing.
Understanding Evergreen vs. Time-Sensitive Listings
While general information about channel identity, recurring show formats, and broadcast categories remains consistent over time, exact episode times, premieres, and live event broadcasts are time-sensitive. Programming details can vary by date, region, and provider. Always check the latest online listings for the most current schedule updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sky Arts TV Guide?
The Sky Arts TV Guide is an organized schedule detailing broadcast times, program titles, episode information, and viewing details for all shows airing on the Sky Arts channel.
Where can I find Sky Arts tv guide listings for tonight?
You can check tonight's listings directly on the daily schedule grid by selecting today's date and filtering for evening or prime-time broadcast hours.
What types of programs are shown on Sky Arts?
Sky Arts specializes in arts and cultural content, including music concerts, stage theater, fine art documentaries, literature discussions, and architectural features.
Do Sky Arts broadcast times change depending on region?
Yes, program start times may vary based on local time zones, regional television providers, and distribution platforms.
How far in advance can I check the Sky Arts schedule?
Schedules are typically available several days in advance, allowing viewers to plan, set reminders, or record upcoming shows and specials.