Sky Arts TV Guide
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Queen: Classic Albums
A Night At The Opera: It featured hits Bohemian Rhapsody and You're My Best Friend and propelled the band to superstardom. The story of how Queen created their seminal fourth album.
Runtime:
1 hr
New: Seal Plays Baloise Session
Selling over 30 million albums and winning four Grammy awards, Seal is back performing at the Baloise Session 2024 with a selection of jazz standards.
Runtime:
2 hr 25 min
Discovering: Neil Young
From Crazy Horse to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Neil Young was a driving force behind some of the biggest groups of the 60s before finding huge success on his own. (S5, ep 20)
Runtime:
25 min
The Art Of Architecture
The final episode explores the theatre at London's Alexandra Palace. Restored by Matt Somerville, he infused it with modern touches, while keeping its rich history alive. (S1, ep 10)
Runtime:
1 hr
Arts Uncovered
Gary James McQueen: A series of fascinating shorts taking you deeper into the world of art and the people behind it.
Runtime:
20 min
Notre-Dame: The Renaissance
New. Over five years following the devastating fire, France's renowned Notre-Dame de Paris has once again opened its doors, marked by a glamorous concert to honour its restoration.
Runtime:
1 hr 40 min
The Joy Of Painting
Oval Barn: Bob uses all of his skill and experience to create a comforting winter scene, complete with a homely barn and fluffy bushes. (S11, ep 6)
Runtime:
30 min
The Joy Of Painting
Lakeside Path: Misty background evergreens and a cheerful blue sky give Bob the ideal setting in this stunning masterpiece. (S11, ep 7)
Runtime:
30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
The Way Up To Heaven: Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight. (S1, ep 9)
Runtime:
30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
Depart in Peace: Art dealer Lionel gets an artist to visualise his fiancee Janet nude and paint her accordingly. Janet, however, does not see the funny side. (S1, ep 10)
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Tea Time: A mistress confronts her rich lover's wife hoping to convince the woman to give her husband a divorce. (S4, ep 10)
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
And the Desert Shall Blossom: A sheriff worries about two elderly hermits as an escaped killer remains at large. (S4, ep 11)
Runtime:
30 min
Carol Reed: The Directors
A closer look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning British director behind acclaimed films Odd Man Out, Oliver! and The Fallen Idol. (S3, ep 9)
Runtime:
1 hr
Discovering: Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand: Learn about the life and career of an Academy Award-winning actress famed for her performances in Fargo and much, much more. (S15, ep 7)
Runtime:
1 hr
Tales Of The Unexpected
My Ladylove, My Dove: When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn. (S1, ep 11)
Runtime:
30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
Taste: A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine-tasting contest. (S1, ep 12)
Runtime:
30 min
Battle Of The Irish Dancers
Game on: Dedicated dancers and their teachers, we shine a light on this amazing art form, which requires the strength, endurance and agility of an Olympian. (3 of 3)
Runtime:
1 hr
The Joy Of Painting
Winter Mountain: In this masterpiece, Bob depicts a stunning snowy scene featuring icy mountains, evergreens and clusters of lacy bushes. (S12, ep 13)
Runtime:
30 min
New: On The Beach
After a global nuclear war, the residents of Australia must come to terms with the fact that all life will be destroyed in a matter of months.
Runtime:
2 hr 30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
Galloping Foxley: John Mills stars in this twisted tale. A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood. (S2, ep 2)
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mrs Herman and Mrs Fenimore: A woman plots the murder of her penny-pinching uncle with the help of her actress boarder. (S4, ep 12)
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Six People, No Music: A mortician is torn when a dead man awakens to make his own funeral plans. (S4, ep 13)
Runtime:
30 min
Mozart: Genius For Hire
New. Expert interviews, historical analysis and readings of his letters, trace the evolution of Mozart's genius and his battle for financial stability in the pursuit of artistic freedom.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
New: Mozart's Sister
New. A reimagined account of the early life of Maria Anna 'Nannerl' Mozart, five years older than Wolfgang and a musical prodigy in her own right.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 min
Dickens: Phantoms And Fiction
Captivating documentary exploring the haunting world of Charles Dickens' supernatural tales through actor readings, archive footage and immersive visuals.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on Sky Arts tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 17 December) on Sky Arts, you can watch Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Mozart: Genius For Hire, and New: Mozart's Sister. 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 00:15 with Dickens: Phantoms And Fiction.
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.