Sky Arts TV Guide
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 Tuesday 20 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Cirque Du Soleil: Volta
In a captivating voyage that captures the very essence of adventure, this story of transformation unfolds through a combination of acrobatics in a visually striking world.
Runtime:
2 hr
B.B.King: Live In Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
Aged 85, The King of the Blues is joined by guests Mick Hucknall, Slash and Ronnie Wood for his last concert on British soil.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
Lenny Henry's Got The Blues
Lenny Henry talks to a host of musical stars as he sets out to discover why the UK has struggled to produce a successful black blues singer of international fame. (1 of 3)
Runtime:
1 hr
National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting
In Venice we explore the late Francesco Carraro's remarkable collection of Venetian glass, which includes works by the much-lauded Carlo Scarpa. (S1, ep 2)
Runtime:
1 hr
Opera North's Resonance
Aya Eban: Created by NikNak, Randy Duburke and Peta-Gaye Brown, follow a character stuck in a hectic city without peace - until their ancestors help them discover their power. (2 of 3)
Runtime:
15 min
Notre-Dame: The Renaissance
Over five years following the devastating fire, France's renowned Notre-Dame de Paris has once again opened its doors, marked by a glamorous concert to honour its restoration.
Runtime:
1 hr 40 min
The Joy Of Painting
Secluded Lake: With brush in hand, Bob sets off on a summertime nature walk and uncovers the beauty of leafy trees and pond. (S7, ep 2)
Runtime:
30 min
The Joy Of Painting
Evergreens at Sunset: Using a different techniques, Bob creates a spellbinding scene. Watch the sun drop below the horizon, just behind the shadow of trees. (S7, ep 3)
Runtime:
30 min
The Joy Of Painting
Mountain Cabin: To capture the innocence of a stream-side cottage, Bob creates a giant mountain standing majestically in the distance. (S7, ep 4)
Runtime:
30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
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:
25 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
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:
25 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The Hero: Aboard a ship bound for South Africa, a businessman meets a partner he left for dead. Starring Eric Portman and Oscar Homolka.
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Insomnia: An insomniac, played by Dennis Weaver, visits a psychiatrist to find the root of his problem. James Millhollin and John S Ragin also star.
Runtime:
30 min
Spike Lee: The Directors
The story of Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee, who wowed audiences with gripping films like Malcolm X, Inside Man and BlacKkKlansman. (S6, ep 1)
Runtime:
1 hr
Discovering: Sir John Mills
The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Ryan's Daughter, Great Expectations and Hobson's Choice. (S16, ep 5)
Runtime:
1 hr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
The Art Of The Garden
Arabella Lennox-Boyd, Gresgarth Hall, Lancashire: Arabella Lennox-Boyd is the doyenne of garden designers. At Gresgarth Hall, she has been laying out a garden for 40 years. (2 of 6)
Runtime:
1 hr
Skinner & Mina's Literary Road Trip: Pope & Swift
Frank and Denise discover how Pope became the poet of the age and find out how Swift's insightful political satire turned him into an Irish hero. (2 of 3)
Runtime:
1 hr
Mike Nichols: The Directors
A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose work includes Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The Graduate. (S6, ep 2)
Runtime:
1 hr
Discovering: Michelle Yeoh
The story of an Academy Award-winning star, known for her roles in Everything Everywhere All at Once, Crazy Rich Asians and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (S16, ep 6)
Runtime:
1 hr
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
Tales Of The Unexpected
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
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
I Can Take Care of Myself: A piano player's life is in danger after he accosts a gangster for hitting on a beautiful singer. Myron McCormick and Frankie Darro star.
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
One Grave Too Many: An unemployed man, played by Jeremy Slate, steals the wallet of a stranger he sees collapse on the street.
Runtime:
30 min
The World In A Painting: Caravaggio's Comb
With details from Caravaggio's painting, explore the history of ivory trade routes from Africa and the Arctic to 16th-century Europe.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough
A dynamic portrait of the writer. Explore his creative journey, offering insight into the controversial author's multifaceted world. Strong language and drug use.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
Miyazaki: Spirit Of Nature
Discover the life of Miyazaki as well as a profoundly ecological body of work that questions our relationship with the natural world and creatures.
Runtime:
2 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on Sky Arts tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 20 January) on Sky Arts, you can watch Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The World In A Painting: Caravaggio's Comb, and Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough. 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 01:00 with Miyazaki: Spirit Of Nature.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.