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Sky Arts Schedule — Tomorrow

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12:00 AM

The Nineties — 00:00

The Information Age: The 90s saw the mainstream adoption of the internet, leading to browser wars, the rise of the dot-com giants and fears over the Millennium Bug. (S1, ep 7)

Runtime: 1 hr

1:00 AM

The Myth Of Marilyn Monroe — 01:00

Marilyn Monroe is the defining icon of the 50s. A shining example of the American dream. However, as the decade continued, the myth of Marilyn and the American Dream seemed to crumble.

Runtime: 1 hr

2:00 AM

New: Classic Movies: A Matter... — 02:00

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)

Runtime: 1 hr

3:00 AM

Discovering: Ralph Fiennes — 03:00

The story of the life and career of a generational star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Schindler's List, The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Menu. (S16, ep 8)

Runtime: 1 hr

4:00 AM

Play In A Day — 04:00

Drama: Newly graduated and deprived of opportunities, budding young performers backed by creative teams are given 24 hours to stage a 15 minute production. (2 of 3)

Runtime: 1 hr

5:00 AM

Bill Bailey's Master... — 05:00

...Crafters: The Next Generation. In the final masterclass, the three novices learn about letterpressing from master duo Nick Hands and Ellen Bills. (S1, ep 4)

Runtime: 1 hr

6:00 AM

Bagpipes - A Celebration — 06:00

Bagpipes: A Celebration showcases Scotland's iconic bagpipe music with stunning landscapes, top pipe bands, soloists, and rich musical history.

Runtime: 1 hr

7:00 AM

Battle Of The Bagpipes — 07:00

Follow Finlay Macdonald, musical director of the National Piping Centre, plus a number of Scotland's leading pipers at Piping Live - the celebratory international festival. (1 of 3)

Runtime: 1 hr

8:00 AM

Artist Of The Year: Masterclass — 08:00

Colour Mixing: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 17)

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 AM

Artist Of The Year: Masterclass — 08:30

Painting Skies and Clouds: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 18)

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 AM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 09:00

Scrimshaw: Brenda, a lonely alcoholic, is delighted when she bumps into an old friend from university. But does he have an ulterior motive for seeing her? (S8, ep 4)

Runtime: 30 min

9:30 AM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 09:30

Skeleton In The Cupboard: Robert Smythe has a dark secret he has kept for 20 years but it has now come back to haunt him. Can he keep it a secret from his wife? (S9, ep 1)

Runtime: 30 min

10:00 AM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 10:00

A Man Greatly Beloved: In a small Massachusetts town, precocious young Hildegarde Fell learns a secret about crusty old John Anderson. (S2, ep 33)

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 AM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 10:30

Martha Mason, Movie Star: A vain woman can't get a divorce from her husband. Luckily, he loves to garden. And he's just dug a nice big hole in the backyard. (S2, ep 34)

Runtime: 30 min

11:00 AM

Discovering: Meryl Streep — 11:00

Meryl Streep: A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning actress whose portfolio of magnificent work includes starring roles in Kramer vs. Kramer and Sophie's Choice. (S12, ep 2)

Runtime: 1 hr

12:00 PM

Bob Marley - Catch A Fire: Classic Albums — 12:00

A deep dive into the making of the critically acclaimed record considered one of the top reggae albums of all time from Bob Marley and The Wailers.

Runtime: 1 hr

1:00 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 13:00

The Colonel's Lady: Colonel George Peregrine's comfortable life is disturbed when his wife writes a bestselling raunchy novel. Is this evidence that she's having an affair? (S9, ep 2)

Runtime: 30 min

1:30 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 13:30

The Surgeon: When wealthy Prince Zawi gives surgeon Robert Sandy a diamond for saving his life, the doctor finds that his new jewel is really more of a liability than an asset. (S9, ep 3)

Runtime: 30 min

2:00 PM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 14:00

West Warlock Time Capsule: Taxidermist George Tiffany has domestic trouble when his wife's visiting brother Waldren overstays his welcome. (S2, ep 35)

Runtime: 30 min

2:30 PM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 14:30

Father and Son: In early 20th-century London, shop owner Joe Saunders refuses to lend money to his son Sam, who is anxious to win over a showgirl. (S2, ep 36)

Runtime: 30 min

3:00 PM

Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers — 15:00

Kipling to Graham Greene: The world of spies and spymasters is explored, featuring authors from Rudyard Kipling to John Buchan and clips from The Ipcress File. (S1, ep 1)

Runtime: 1 hr

4:00 PM

Discovering: Diane Keaton — 16:00

Diane Keaton: A look at the life and career of the late Academy Award-winning actress and star of Annie Hall, The Godfather and Marvin's Room. (S12, ep 3)

Runtime: 1 hr

5:00 PM

Landscape Artist Of The Year — 17:00

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell present the final from Stourhead in Wiltshire, where one artist will be declared the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015. (S1, ep 8)

Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

6:30 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 18:30

The Facts Of Life: When sheltered young man Nicholas travels to London to compete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure. (S9, ep 5)

Runtime: 30 min

7:00 PM

Portrait Artist Of The... — 19:00

...Year 2026: Louis Theroux, Anthony Scaramucci, Joanna Scanlan: Nine artists have four hours to paint famous faces. Who will progress? (S13, ep 2)

Runtime: 1 hr

8:00 PM

New: Classic Movies: A Matter... — 20:00

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)

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Three Days Of The Condor — 21:00

Three Days of the Condor: Enter a deadly trust game as a CIA analyst hunts those behind a massacre, forced to outsmart enemies before he knows who to trust. (S1, ep 1)

Runtime: 2 hr 10 min

11:10 PM

Wes Anderson: The Directors — 23:10

Wes Anderson: An insight into the life and career of an Oscar nominated director, responsible for works such as The Grand Budapest Hotel and Fantastic Mr Fox. (S7, ep 3)

Runtime: 1 hr

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