Sky Arts TV Guide

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Sky Arts Schedule — Thu 17 Sep

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The first program is at 12:55 AM (12:55 AM UK Time )

12:55 AM

Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough — 00:55

A dynamic portrait of the writer. Explore his creative journey, offering insight into the controversial author's multifaceted world. Strong language and drug use.

Runtime: 1 hr 40 min

2:35 AM

Accelerate Or Die! — 02:35

Jake Chapman explores a mind-bending vision of the world that few can see. Are we, capitalism and technology already one and the same - accelerating towards an inevitable climax?

Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

3:50 AM

National Trust: Garden Treasures — 03:50

Kingston Lacy: Take a tour of this spectacular garden, which includes a Victorian fernery, a sunken garden made in 1906 and an Iron Age hill fort. Narrated by Penelope Keith.

Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

5:05 AM

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir — 05:05

London - Peregrine Falcon: Jim and Nancy Moir visit London to spot and paint the English capital's high-rise resident - the infamous peregrine falcon. (S2, ep 1)

Runtime: 55 min

6:00 AM

Cirque Du Soleil: Varekai — 06:00

Telling the story of Icarus, whose wings melt when he flies too close to the sun, sending him crashing into the volcanic and mysterious world of Varekai. (2003)

Runtime: 2 hr

8:00 AM

The Joy Of Painting — 08:00

Hidden Stream: Bob creates a stunning riverside scene, with towering trees overlooking a seemingly idyllic spot for wild swimming. (S11, ep 4)

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 AM

The Joy Of Painting — 08:30

Towering Glacier: In this masterpiece, Bob paints an immense ice-topped mountain looming over lush grassland and a stunning waterfall. (S11, ep 5)

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 AM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 09:00

Death Can Add: An auditor finds out that Oliver is defrauding his firm. But when he demands some hush money, he discovers that Oliver has a nasty surprise in store. (S5, ep 10)

Runtime: 30 min

9:30 AM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 09:30

Light Fingers: Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, when he tells his wife about the thefts, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places. (S5, ep 11)

Runtime: 30 min

10:00 AM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 10:00

The Baby Sitter: When Clara Nash is murdered, her babysitter Lottie Slocum is excited to be the centre of attention, and she also hopes to become closer to Clara's husband. (S1, ep 32)

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 AM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 10:30

The Belfry: When Clint Ringle learns that Ellie Marsh, the schoolteacher he loves, is engaged to Walt Norton, Clint kills Walt and then hides in the school's bell tower. (S1, ep 33)

Runtime: 30 min

11:00 AM

Discovering: Jeff Bridges — 11:00

A glimpse into the life of Jeff Bridges, who scooped an Academy Award for his performance in Crazy Heart and also starred in Tron and True Grit. (S10, ep 8)

Runtime: 1 hr

12:00 PM

Lou Reed: Classic Albums — 12:00

...Transformer. Lou Reed and producers David Bowie and Mick Ronson reveal, track by track, how they created his seminal album, which featured Perfect Day and Walk On The Wild Side.

Runtime: 1 hr

1:00 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 13:00

Death in the Morning: Karen marries a rich landowner with a huge house in the country. But after moving in, she senses an evil spirit... and it's out to get her. (S5, ep 12)

Runtime: 30 min

1:30 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 13:30

What Have You Been Up To Lately?: Richard and Fergus meet after 25 years. Pondering a girl they both loved, they discover that their marriages failed along with their careers. (S5, ep 13)

Runtime: 30 min

2:00 PM

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour — 14:00

Beast in View: An attorney helps a client threatened by an unstable woman who blames her for a broken wedding engagement. (S2, ep 21)

Runtime: 1 hr

3:00 PM

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir — 15:00

Derbyshire - Dipper: Jim and Nancy make their way to Derbyshire for a peek of the dipper and create a stunning piece of unique art. (S2, ep 2)

Runtime: 1 hr

4:00 PM

Discovering: Sean Connery — 16:00

A look at the life and legendary career of the original James Bond - Academy Award-winning Sean Connery. (S10, ep 9)

Runtime: 1 hr

5:00 PM

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2024 — 17:00

Best of: A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2024 Portrait Artist of the Year title. (S11, ep 12)

Runtime: 1 hr

6:00 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 18:00

The Absence of Emily: Norma owns a big house and lets her sister Emily and her husband live there. But when Emily disappears, Norma makes too much fuss... (S5, ep 14)

Runtime: 30 min

6:30 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 18:30

In the Bag: Cara hires safecracker Sam to get back her confiscated jewels. But when she insists on joining him on the job, Sam could be making the biggest mistake of his career. (S5, ep 15)

Runtime: 30 min

7:00 PM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 19:00

The Hidden Thing: After Dana Edwards' fiancée Laura is killed in a hit-and-run, he is visited by John Hurley, who claims to be able to help him to remember the car's plate. (S1, ep 34)

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 19:30

The Legacy: When a prince who is well-known as a playboy takes a romantic interest in a plain housewife, everyone is fascinated. Contains outdated cultural depictions. (S1, ep 35)

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Discovering: Kate Winslet — 20:00

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for her roles in Titanic, The Holiday and Sense and Sensibility. (S16, ep 2)

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Sherlock Holmes: Murder By Decree — 21:00

When Jack the Ripper terrorises Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes launches his own investigation. With Dr Watson at his side, he descends into a world of murder, secrets and fear. (1979)

Runtime: 2 hr 20 min

11:20 PM

Carol Reed: The Directors — 23:20

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on Sky Arts tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 17 September) on Sky Arts, you can watch Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Discovering: Kate Winslet, and Sherlock Holmes: Murder By Decree. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on Sky Arts today?

Today's programming on Sky Arts ends at 00:20 with Carol Reed: The Directors.

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