Sky Arts TV Guide
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Ai Weiwei: The Artivist
Provocative contemporary artist Ai Weiwei is eager to disturb and expose with his work. Hear his story from friends and collaborators. With strong language and distressing scenes.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge
The rise of Trump's America, Jann Wenner's 2016 post-election interview with President Obama, and the magazine's relationship with Bob Dylan. (6 of 6)
Runtime:
1 hr
Carlos Acosta: The South Bank Show
Hosted by Melvyn Bragg, this three-part series showcases talent from acting, comedy and dance. This time, he is joined by Carlos Acosta - a Cuban ballet superstar. (3 of 3)
Runtime:
1 hr
Sky Arts Book Club
Elizabeth Day and Andi Oliver are joined by Maggie O'Farrell, broadcasters Jane Garvey and Fi Glover, designer Osman Yousefzada and queen of the kitchen disco, Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
The Art Of Architecture
Explore the inspiration behind architect Graham Stirk's stunning Macallan Distillery in Scotland. (S1, ep 6)
Runtime:
1 hr
Pavarotti In The Park
In celebration of his 30-year career, the late Pavarotti is accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra as he performs O Sole Mio and Nessun Dorma in a concert in Hyde Park.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 min
The Joy Of Painting
Triple View: In this masterpiece, Bob creates a spectacular scene featuring a towering, snowy mountain looming over a homely cabin nestled in a lush meadow. (S10, ep 11)
Runtime:
30 min
The Joy Of Painting
Winter Frost: Bob paints a cold mountain-scape, featuring a warm sun that overlooks a snowy paradise complete with a gleaming lake. (S10, ep 12)
Runtime:
30 min
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)
Runtime:
25 min
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)
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The Safe Place: George Piper is a bank teller. As concern mounts over his finances, he and his brother Fred think they have a foolproof plan to secure funds for the future. (S3, ep 36)
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The Canary Sedan: While travelling in chauffeured car, Laura Bowlby - a woman with psychic powers - hears a voice telling her a tragic love story. (S3, ep 37)
Runtime:
30 min
George Stevens: The Directors
A look at the life and career of three-time Academy Award-winning film director George Stevens. His best known films include A Place in the Sun and The Diary of Anne Frank. (S3, ep 5)
Runtime:
1 hr
Discovering: Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman: The story of one of Hollywood's top Australian imports; an actress known for her roles in Moulin Rouge!, The Others and more across screen and television. (S15, ep 3)
Runtime:
1 hr
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)
Runtime:
30 min
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)
Runtime:
30 min
Dickens In Italy With David Harewood
David Harewood investigates the impact Italy had on Charles Dickens, discovering that the quintessentially English author was far more cosmopolitan than expected.
Runtime:
1 hr
Musical Masterpieces
Carmen: Myleene Klass and Errollyn Wallen explore Carmen, Georges Bizet's controversial opera. Features special performances from leading British opera company Opera North. (S1, ep 2)
Runtime:
1 hr
John Frankenheimer: The Directors
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. (S3, ep 6)
Runtime:
1 hr
Discovering: Christian Bale
Christian Bale: The man behind a plethora of iconic characters; from Batman to Patrick Bateman, explore the life and career of one of Hollywood's finest. (S15, ep 4)
Runtime:
1 hr
Tales Of The Unexpected
The Landlady: When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side. (S1, ep 5)
Runtime:
30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
Neck: A young lady is cut down to size by her husband's loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair. (S1, ep 6)
Runtime:
30 min
Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
New. Best of: A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title. (S12, ep 12)
Runtime:
1 hr
New: Classic Christmas Movies
Miracle on 34th Street: The concept of Miracle on 34th Street, asks a simple question. What would happen if Santa Claus strolled into New York in the lead-up to Christmas? (S1, ep 3)
Runtime:
1 hr
New: Classic Christmas Movies
New. Love Actually: Nine separate tales are woven together to create a cross-section of life, ranging from the zany to the uplifting to the heartbreaking. (S1, ep 4)
Runtime:
1 hr
Greatest Basslines
Melissa Auf Der Maur: Hole, The Smashing Pumpkins: With A-List musical talent, each episode is authored by a different bass expert, offering unique perspectives of expertise. (2 of 3)
Runtime:
1 hr
I Am Jackie O
Film exploring the life of Jackie Onassis, the captivating wife of John F Kennedy and first lady of the US from 1961 to 1963.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on Sky Arts tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 11 December) on Sky Arts, you can watch Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025, New: Classic Christmas Movies, and Greatest Basslines. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch Sky Arts live?
You can watch Sky Arts live on the official sky.com website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.
When does programming end on Sky Arts today?
Today's programming on Sky Arts ends at 00:45 with I Am Jackie O.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.