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Tonight's highlights

      
        7:00 PM
        
          Alfred Hitchcock Presents
        
      The Cheney Vase: After being fired from his job at an art museum, Lyle Endicott must come up with a plan to keep himself afloat. (S1, ep 14)

      
        7:30 PM
        
          Alfred Hitchcock Presents
        
      A Bullet For Baldwin: When a worker is fired from his job, he shoots his boss, but when he returns to the office his boss is alive, and has no recollection of the incident. (S1, ep 15)

      
        8:00 PM
        
          Discovering: John Hurt
        
      From Alien and The Elephant Man to Harry Potter, this is a look at the life and hugely successful career of the British actor. (S13, ep 13)

      
        9:00 PM
        
          Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers
        
      Ian Fleming to James Bond: Ian Fleming's remarkable life, James Bond's effect on literature and film and Bond's influence on actual intelligence. (S1, ep 3)

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Sky Arts Schedule — Today

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The first program is at 1:00 AM (1:00 AM UK Time )

1:00 AM

Klimt & The Kiss — 01:00

Experts examine 'The Kiss' - Gustav Klimt's iconic painting from the early 20th century - and establish just what makes it such an enduring, endearing piece.

Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

2:15 AM

Inside Art: Barbara Hepworth — 02:15

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Kate Bryan explores a vast collection of work at The Hepworth Wakefield by its namesake - sculptor, Barbara Hepworth.

Runtime: 30 min

2:45 AM

Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs — 02:45

Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces. (3 of 4)

Runtime: 1 hr

3:45 AM

National Trust: National Treasures — 03:45

The Vyne: Tour this 16th-century house in Sherborne St John, which dates back to the reign of Henry VIII. It was given to the National Trust in 1958. Narrated by Nigel Havers. (S1, ep 3)

Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

5:00 AM

Stories From The National Portrait Gallery — 05:00

Kate Bryan's exploration takes her to the 18th and 19th centuries, and she discovers how one invention - the camera - changed portraiture forever. (S1, ep 2)

Runtime: 1 hr

6:00 AM

Nutcracker — 06:00

Behind the curtain with English National Ballet and their world premiere of a brand-new production of Nutcracker.

Runtime: 1 hr 45 min

7:45 AM

Artist Of The Year: Masterclass — 07:45

Pushing Colour in Portraiture: Learn how to experiment with your palette and crank up the chroma with Portrait Artist of the Year Series 4 artist Tom Croft. (S1, ep 37)

Runtime: 30 min

8:15 AM

Artist Of The Year: Masterclass — 08:15

Creating Textures in Charcoal Landscapes: A champion of charcoal, artist Stuart Jarvis shares his love of the medium and how to use it in your landscapes. (S1, ep 38)

Runtime: 30 min

8:45 AM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 08:45

Sound Machine: Klausner is a botanist who has invented a machine that can translate the sounds of trees and plants into intelligible speech, but he is shocked by what he hears. (S4, ep 7)

Runtime: 35 min

9:20 AM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 09:20

Never Speak Ill of the Dead: David is accused of murder when his wife Irene vanishes. Her promiscuous lifestyle made her the talk of the town, but the gossip has escalated. (S4, ep 8)

Runtime: 35 min

9:55 AM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 09:55

Guilty Witness: When the Cranes hear the Verbers locked in a fierce argument in the apartment above, the disappearance of Mr Verber the next day raises eyebrows. (S1, ep 12)

Runtime: 35 min

10:30 AM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 10:30

Santa Claus and the Tenth Avenue Kid: While working as a department store Santa Claus, a paroled convict tries to help a troubled boy. (S1, ep 13)

Runtime: 30 min

11:00 AM

Discovering: Faye Dunaway — 11:00

A closer look at the life and career of Faye Dunaway, the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in Bonnie and Clyde, The Thomas Crown Affair, Chinatown and Network. (S9, ep 11)

Runtime: 1 hr

12:00 PM

Elvis Presley: Classic Albums — 12:00

Elvis Presley: Film revealing how the King created his seminal debut album. Sam Phillips, Keith Richards and BB King are among those discussing the album and its far-reaching influence.

Runtime: 1 hr

1:00 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 13:00

Best Policy: Harry's integrity and hard work have earned him a promotion at the bank. But despite his immaculate accounts, Harry is accused of embezzlement. (S4, ep 9)

Runtime: 30 min

1:30 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 13:30

Last Bottle in the World: Kyros plans on giving his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary. But he has no intention of drinking to her health. (S4, ep 10)

Runtime: 30 min

2:00 PM

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour — 14:00

How to Get Rid of Your Wife: Henpecked husband Gerald Swinney devises a plan to rid himself of his wife and start over again, leading to unexpected consequences. (S2, ep 11)

Runtime: 1 hr

3:00 PM

Stories From The National Portrait Gallery — 15:00

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)

Runtime: 1 hr

4:00 PM

Discovering: Vincent Price — 16:00

A look at the life and career of Vincent Price, the suavely menacing star of numerous horror films including House of Wax and The Abominable Dr Phibes. (S9, ep 12)

Runtime: 1 hr

5:00 PM

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2024 — 17:00

Cush Jumbo, Baaba Maal, Carly Paoli: A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities. (S11, ep 2)

Runtime: 1 hr

6:00 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 18:00

Kindly Dig Your Grave: The unscrupulous Madame La Grue runs an art gallery, exploiting young artists. But she finally gets her comeuppance. (S4, ep 11)

Runtime: 30 min

6:30 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 18:30

Completely Foolproof: Wealthy New Yorker Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a plan to kill his disgruntled wife. Unfortunately for him, she has some deadly plans of her own. (S4, ep 12)

Runtime: 30 min

7:00 PM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 19:00

The Cheney Vase: After being fired from his job at an art museum, Lyle Endicott must come up with a plan to keep himself afloat. (S1, ep 14)

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 19:30

A Bullet For Baldwin: When a worker is fired from his job, he shoots his boss, but when he returns to the office his boss is alive, and has no recollection of the incident. (S1, ep 15)

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Discovering: John Hurt — 20:00

From Alien and The Elephant Man to Harry Potter, this is a look at the life and hugely successful career of the British actor. (S13, ep 13)

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers — 21:00

Ian Fleming to James Bond: Ian Fleming's remarkable life, James Bond's effect on literature and film and Bond's influence on actual intelligence. (S1, ep 3)

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

The Myth Of Marilyn Monroe — 22:00

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

11:00 PM

Robert Wise: The Directors — 23:00

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director behind The Sound of Music, West Side Story and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. (S3, ep 7)

Runtime: 1 hr

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Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on Sky Arts — 4 September 2026

12:00 AM

Sean Connery Vs James Bond

Explore the eclectic career of Sean Connery, who, having become a star thanks to James Bond, never stopped trying to shed the image of a sexy, brutal macho that stuck to 007.
1:15 AM

Discovering Romance On Film

Film critics Ian Nathan, Bonnie Greer, Neil Norman and Stephen Armstrong discuss their favourite romance movies of all time, including Casablanca and When Harry Met Sally.
2:45 AM

Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen From The Tombs

Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces. (4 of 4)
3:45 AM

National Trust: National Treasures

Waddesdon Manor: Tour the grand house built for the Rothschilds in the 19th century which hosts a renowned collection of French furniture and paintings. Narrated by Nigel Havers. (S1, ep 4)
5:00 AM

Stories From The National Portrait Gallery

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)
6:00 AM

Michael Flatley Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games

Choreographed by Michael Flatley, 40 of the world's most talented performers combine the best of traditional and contemporary music and dance.

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