Sky Arts TV Guide & Listings (New Zealand Timezone)
Sky Arts celebrates culture with live music, theatre, documentaries and artist profiles. Discover what’s on Sky Arts today via Beebs. See what's on Sky Arts on Thursday 05 March 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Discovering Sci-Fi On Film
Ian Nathan, Neil Norman and Stephen Armstrong run through their top 25 sci-films of the last century, including The Matrix and Planet of the Apes.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Up Late With Nicola Benedetti
At the home of the Edinburgh International Festival. Violin virtuoso Nicola Benedetti presents a stunning showcase of classical music in front of a live audience. (1 of 2)
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
Backstage: Ralph Fiennes In Straight Line Crazy
Ralph Fiennes is joined in dress rehearsals as he discusses his involvement in and the themes relating to David Hare's brand-new play Straight Line Crazy.
Runtime:
1 hr
Play In A Day
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
Auction
Bonhams is auctioning 10 cars that tell the story of early British motoring, including an 1897 Daimler, which could fetch up to £250,000. (S8, ep 5)
Runtime:
30 min
Auction
Christie's is selling a masterpiece by Jacob Jordaens, which may fetch a million pounds. At Bonhams, Margot Fonteyn's ballet shoes and a Jimi Hendrix guitar go up for sale. (S8, ep 6)
Runtime:
25 min
Andre Rieu: Dancing Through the Skies
The world-famous violinist's mesmerising concert from the Semper Opera House in Dresden, featuring spectacular waltzes and arias and music from Phantom Of The Opera.
Runtime:
2 hr
The Joy Of Painting
Bright Autumn Trees: Bob gives a lesson in how to capture the unique colours of autumn as he paints trees and bushes surrounding a river with oranges and yellows. (S12, ep 4)
Runtime:
30 min
The Joy Of Painting
Black Seascape: In this haunting masterpiece on black canvas, Bob creates crashing waves in a moonlit setting. (S12, ep 5)
Runtime:
30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
The Verger: When devoted verger Albert is forced to resign, he sets out to build a new life. But can he succeed in a modern world that has little time for his old-fashioned ways? (S9, ep 4)
Runtime:
30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
You Got to Have Luck: During a massive manhunt for escaped convict Sam Cobbett, Cobbett invades a house where young housewife Mary Schaffner is home alone. (S1, ep 17)
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The Older Sister: One year on from the brutal death of Mr and Mrs Borden, a reporter attempts to interview members of the Borden family about the killings. (S1, ep 18)
Runtime:
30 min
The Directors
A look at the life and career of master of the musical Stanley Donen, who directed Hollywood greats like Singin' in the Rain, Royal Wedding and On the Town. (S3, ep 4)
Runtime:
1 hr
Discovering: Rod Steiger
An eye-opening look at the life and career of Rod Steiger, the Academy Award-winning actor noted for his roles in On the Waterfront and In the Heat of the Night. (S6, ep 12)
Runtime:
1 hr
Tales Of The Unexpected
Wink Three Times: When a timid provincial solicitor visits a smart London hotel on a business trip, he becomes embroiled in a curious case of mistaken identity. (S9, ep 6)
Runtime:
30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
The Finger Of Suspicion: Happily married and living in the Middle East, American safe-cracker Steve is suddenly threatened with extradition for a crime he says he didn't commit. (S9, ep 7)
Runtime:
30 min
In Normandy: David Hockney
In Normandy: David Hockney: The celebrated artist discusses his life and work with Melvyn Bragg in his Normandy studio, revealing his influences, inspirations and plans to keep on painting.
Runtime:
1 hr
My Week With Lubaina Himid
An exploration of Himid's life over seven days after the crew departs, as Kate captures candid moments with just an iPhone.
Runtime:
1 hr
George Stevens: The Directors
A look at the life and career of three-time Academy Award-winning film director George Stevens. His best known films include A Place in the Sun and The Diary of Anne Frank. (S3, ep 5)
Runtime:
1 hr
Discovering: Gina Lollobrigida
An intimate portrait of Gina Lollobrigida, one of the highest profile European actresses of the 50s and early 60s. (S6, ep 13)
Runtime:
1 hr
Tales Of The Unexpected
A Time To Die: Yves's marriage has gone stale and his young mistress has announced that she is pregnant. But he then makes a decision which changes everyone's lives forever. (S9, ep 8)
Runtime:
30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mr Know-All: When pretty hotel worker Elly is charmed by a guest, archaeologist Max Kelada, it seems that the Mr Know-All professor might not be the man he claims to be. (S9, ep 9)
Runtime:
30 min
Landscape Artist Of The Year 2026
The Falkirk Wheel: Stephen Mangan hosts the grand finale with just three artists who have made it through to the last round of the competition. (S11, ep 8)
Runtime:
1 hr
Landscape Artist Of The Year 2026
Winner's Film: We join the winner of this year's Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year as they travel to County Mayo to research their £10,000 prize commission. (S11, ep 9)
Runtime:
1 hr
Classic Movies: The Story Of The Ladykillers
Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1955 black comedy - starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers - a classic. (S1, ep 2)
Runtime:
1 hr
Classic Literature & Cinema
Great Crime & Punishment Novel Adaptations: Tales of crime grab the attention like little else. After all, who hasn't imagined themselves as a detective from time to time? (S1, ep 3)
Runtime:
1 hr
David Lynch: The Directors
Remembering the life of David Lynch, the Academy Award-winning director behind Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and The Elephant Man, whose visionary work reshaped cinema. (S5, ep 6)
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on Sky Arts tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 05 March) on Sky Arts, you can watch Landscape Artist Of The Year 2026, Classic Movies: The Story Of The Ladykillers, and Classic Literature & Cinema. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch Sky Arts live?
You can watch Sky Arts live on the official sky.com website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.
When does programming end on Sky Arts today?
Today's programming on Sky Arts ends at 00:00 (13:00 your time) with David Lynch: The Directors.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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