Sky Arts TV Guide & Listings (New Zealand Timezone)

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Tonight's highlights

      
        8:00 PM
        
          Andre Rieu: Down Under
        
      Down Under: Head backstage with André in Melbourne as he presents show-stopping songs from his memorable tour of Australia. (8 of 10)

      
        9:00 PM
        
          Andre Rieu & The Dutch Royal Family
        
      In front of a packed-out Museum Square in Amsterdam in April 2013, Andre Rieu delivers a concert alongside his Johann Strauss Orchestra to cap an extraordinary event.

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Yesterday Today Tue 05 May

Sky Arts Schedule — Today

Programming hasn’t started yet.

The first program is at 12:45 AM (12:45 AM UK Time )

12:45 AM

Greatest Basslines — 00:45

Peter Hook: Joy Division, New Order: With A-List musical talent at its heart, each episode is authored by a different bass expert. With strong language and flashing images. (1 of 3)

Runtime: 1 hr

1:45 AM

Record On — 01:45

Record On: New Order - Power, Corruption & Lies: The story of New Order's 1983 album, exploring how they turned to electronic instrumentation - out of which came the hit Blue Monday.

Runtime: 1 hr 35 min

3:20 AM

Pet Shop Boys: Dreamworld:... — 03:20

...The Greatest Hits Live in Copenhagen. The Pet Shop Boys perform hit songs like West End Girls, Suburbia, Opportunities and It's a Sin live in concert during their Dreamworld tour.

Runtime: 2 hr 15 min

5:35 AM

Discovering: The Doors — 05:35

A fascinating look at American rock band The Doors. Led by Jim Morrison, they were one of the most revolutionary and influential bands of the 60s. (S5, ep 18)

Runtime: 25 min

6:00 AM

The Wind In The Willows — 06:00

Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad as they embark on a series of riotous adventures spiralling from Toad's insatiable need for speed.

Runtime: 2 hr 10 min

8:10 AM

Artist Of The Year: Masterclass — 08:10

Figures in Landscape: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 15)

Runtime: 25 min

8:35 AM

Artist Of The Year: Masterclass — 08:35

Child Portraiture: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 16)

Runtime: 25 min

9:00 AM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 09:00

Youth from Vienna: Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks. But a man forces her to make a big decision. (S6, ep 12)

Runtime: 30 min

9:30 AM

Tales Of The Unexpected — 09:30

Turn the Tide: Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder. But there's one thing that he overlooks. (S6, ep 13)

Runtime: 30 min

10:00 AM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 10:00

The Right Kind of House: Mr Waterbury believes he can get a good deal on some real estate due to the home's dark past, but he hasn't dealt with the owner Sadie Grimes. (S3, ep 23)

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 AM

Alfred Hitchcock Presents — 10:30

The Foghorn: Lucia meets and falls for Allen Bliss at a party that is a celebration of her engagement to another man, John St. Rogers. To her dismay, Allen himself is married. (S3, ep 24)

Runtime: 30 min

11:00 AM

Discovering: Sally Field — 11:00

A look at the life and career of the the Academy Award-winning actor whose glittering portfolio includes Norma Rae, Places in the Heart, Mrs Doubtfire and Forrest Gump. (S12, ep 13)

Runtime: 1 hr

12:00 PM

Michael Flatley Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games — 12:00

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

Runtime: 1 hr 45 min

1:45 PM

The Phantom Of The Opera At The Royal Albert Hall — 13:45

Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess star in this special 25th anniversary performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Runtime: 2 hr 45 min

4:30 PM

Elvis '56 Special — 16:30

Documentary capturing the sights and sounds of the pivotal year in Elvis's journey to become the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Features rare footage, photos and recordings.

Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

5:45 PM

Queen: Live In Milton Keynes — 17:45

A captivating Freddie Mercury leads Queen in this 1982 concert, filmed live at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes. The band perform a rousing set featuring Flash and Under Pressure.

Runtime: 2 hr 15 min

8:00 PM

Andre Rieu: Down Under — 20:00

Down Under: Head backstage with André in Melbourne as he presents show-stopping songs from his memorable tour of Australia. (8 of 10)

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Andre Rieu & The Dutch Royal Family — 21:00

In front of a packed-out Museum Square in Amsterdam in April 2013, Andre Rieu delivers a concert alongside his Johann Strauss Orchestra to cap an extraordinary event.

Runtime: 2 hr

11:00 PM

Comedy Legends: Billy Connolly — 23:00

Barry Cryer explores the life and career of the BAFTA-nominated stand-up star, who has also appeared in films such as Mrs Brown, The Last Samurai and Indecent Proposal. (S2, ep 11)

Runtime: 1 hr

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Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on Sky Arts — 5 May 2026

12:00 AM

Under Milk Wood: National Theatre Live

New. Step into a Welsh village at dawn as dreams, secrets and longing come alive in Dylan Thomas' lyrical masterpiece Under Milk Wood.
2:00 AM

Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn

Uncover the genius of Fanny Mendelssohn, sister to world-renowned composer Felix, as her story is finally told - and her musical masterpiece is truly appreciated.
3:50 AM

The World In A Painting: Velazquez's Chili Pepper

Trace the adventures, conquests, experiences and inventions that allowed this pepper to appear in the painting of the great 17th-century Spanish painter.
5:00 AM

Freddie Mercury: Auction Special

Arguably the greatest ever frontman, Freddie Mercury was a complete one-off. This is the Queen icon's story - told through the sale of his personal items at Sotheby's.
6:00 AM

Yuja x Hockney at Lightroom London

At the Lightroom in London, pianist Yuja Wang offers an extraordinary recital at the heart of the immersive exhibition devoted to David Hockney.
7:20 AM

The Joy Of Painting

Red Sunset: Bob uses his skill on black canvas to create a glowing, fiery landscape with warm light illuminating trees in the foreground. (S9, ep 3)

See full Sky Arts schedule for tomorrow →

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Tonight (Monday 04 May) on Sky Arts, you can watch Andre Rieu: Down Under, and Andre Rieu & The Dutch Royal Family. Check the full schedule for more details.

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