Sky Arts TV Guide & Listings (Gibraltar Timezone)

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Sky Arts Schedule — Thu 20 Aug

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Inside Guggenheim — 00:00

Discover the secrets of the legendary Guggenheim Museum and its modern art heart, uncovering the unique situations leading to the assembly of its works.

Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

1:15 AM

Ai Weiwei: The Artivist — 01:15

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

2:30 AM

Lily & Lolly: The Forgotten Yeats Sisters — 02:30

Imelda May explores the legacy of Susan and Elizabeth Yeats, two sisters who played a significant role in the revival of Irish literature in the 1920s.

Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

4:00 AM

My Week With Guerrilla Girls — 04:00

Kate Bryan explores the lives of the Guerrilla Girls, a group of art activists who haven't granted a film crew full access to their lives and work in over 30 years.

Runtime: 1 hr

5:00 AM

The Art Of Film — 05:00

How Britain Made Alfred Great: Discover the story behind legendary director Sir Alfred Hitchcock's extraordinary British years. (S2, ep 1)

Runtime: 1 hr

6:00 AM

Pavarotti In The Park — 06:00

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 10 min

8:10 AM

Artist Of The Year: Masterclass — 08:10

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: 25 min

8:35 AM

Artist Of The Year: Masterclass — 08:35

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: 25 min

9:00 AM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 09:00

Mr Botibol's First Love: Jake Weston stars in this twisted story. A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano. (S2, ep 8)

Runtime: 30 min

9:30 AM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 09:30

The Umbrella Man: John Mills stars in this story with a twist. A con man arrives in town and starts his scam. Michael Gambon guest stars. (S2, ep 9)

Runtime: 30 min

10:00 AM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 10:00

What Frightened You, Fred: A prison psychologist attempts to get to the bottom of why a parolee seemingly prefers to remain locked up. RG Armstrong and Edward Asner star. (S7, ep 26)

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 AM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 10:30

Most Likely to Succeed: A seemingly poor man is given a servant's job by a rich ex-classmate and discovers a trail of unlawful tax deals that need stopping. Jack Carter stars. (S7, ep 27)

Runtime: 30 min

11:00 AM

Discovering: Jack Nicholson — 11:00

A fascinating look at the life and career of Jack Nicholson, the Oscar-winning actor whose film credits include Easy Rider, The Shining, A Few Good Men and The Departed. (S9, ep 1)

Runtime: 1 hr

12:00 PM

The Art Of Film — 12:00

The Golden Age of the Screen Idol: Uncover the secrets of how studios cultivated the concept of the movie star. (S2, ep 2)

Runtime: 1 hr

1:00 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 13:00

The Flypaper: Lorna Charles and Alfred Burke star in this twisted tale. With a 12 year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid. (S2, ep 10)

Runtime: 30 min

1:30 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 13:30

The Orderly World of Mr Appleby: Robert Lang stars in this tale with a twist. A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest. (S2, ep 11)

Runtime: 30 min

2:00 PM

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour — 14:00

A Nice Touch: A successful Hollywood actor convinces his lover to kill her abusive husband, then makes a phone call. (S2, ep 2)

Runtime: 1 hr

3:00 PM

The Nineties — 15:00

Clinton: The Comeback Kid: A look at Bill Clinton's controversial presidency, from his accomplishments in office to the Lewinsky sex scandal that led to his impeachment. (S1, ep 3)

Runtime: 1 hr

4:00 PM

Discovering: Jane Fonda — 16:00

Movie experts look back at the life and career of Jane Fonda, who won Oscars for her performances in both neo-noir crime-thriller Klute and wartime drama Coming Home. (S9, ep 2)

Runtime: 1 hr

5:00 PM

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2023 — 17:00

Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry: A set of new celebrities strike a pose as the painters are put to the test. (S10, ep 5)

Runtime: 1 hr

6:00 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 18:00

Fat Chance: A pharmacist tries to elope with his lover, but his larger than life wife stands in his way. John Castle and Miriam Margolyes star in this tale with a twist. (S2, ep 12)

Runtime: 30 min

6:30 PM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 18:30

Back For Christmas: A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife. Siân Phillips and Richard Johnson star. (S3, ep 1)

Runtime: 30 min

7:00 PM

Voices Of The Valleys — 19:00

New. Immerse yourself in the world of Welsh male-voice choirs, featuring three distinct choirs from different parts of Wales, each facing unique challenges. (3 of 3)

Runtime: 1 hr

8:00 PM

Discovering: Mel Gibson — 20:00

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood star and director of Braveheart. Other notable works include The Passion of the Christ. (S13, ep 11)

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers — 21:00

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

10:00 PM

Billy Idol Should Be Dead — 22:00

Rocker Billy Idol's journey from underground star to pop icon unfolds in a documentary chronicling his fame, drug use and powerful return to music.

Runtime: 2 hr 20 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on Sky Arts tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 20 August) on Sky Arts, you can watch Voices Of The Valleys, Discovering: Mel Gibson, Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers, and Billy Idol Should Be Dead. Check the full schedule for more details.

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Today's programming on Sky Arts ends at 00:20 (01:20 your time) with Billy Idol Should Be Dead.

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