Sky Arts HD 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 New. Exploring the life and work of John le Carré, this documentary reveals how personal experience, espionage and moral complexity reshaped modern spy fiction. 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 Unpacking their walk through life, enjoy an insight into the world of Gilbert Prousch and George Passmore. Contains strong language and controversial, confrontational art. 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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. 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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. 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 The Perfect Crime: A lawyer, with blackmail in mind, meets with a famed detective to prove he convicted an innocent man. (S3, ep 3) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 Silent Witness: A professor takes the life of the beautiful, blackmailing female student he has been having a sexual affair with. (S3, ep 5) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-21 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 Ride the Nightmare: When a husband's boyhood pals escape from prison, the perfect couple's content suburban world is interrupted. (S1, ep 11) 2026-10-22 New. Matt Weston, Dexter Fletcher, Nikita Gill: Nine artists paint three famous faces. Who will impress and reach the semi-final? (S13, ep 3) 2026-10-22 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. 2026-10-22 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. 2026-10-22 Ian explores what makes a classic, going behind the scenes of iconic films to reveal the ingredients of cinematic greatness. (S6, ep 1) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 Music journalists examine the life and music of the late Meat Loaf, the legendary singer-songwriter behind Bat Out of Hell. (S5, ep 4) 2026-10-22 ...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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 Composing from Life: Portrait Artist of the Year winner Brogan Bertie demonstrates his approach to capturing a sitter from life. (S1, ep 28) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 Silent Witness: A professor takes the life of the beautiful, blackmailing female student he has been having a sexual affair with. (S3, ep 5) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-22 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) 2026-10-23