Sky Arts TV Guide
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Inside Art: Van Gogh At The Courtauld Gallery
Kate Bryan pays a visit to the Courtauld Gallery to bear witness to an exhibition bringing the full span of Vincent van Gogh's self-portraiture together.
Runtime:
30 min
New: Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
New. Best of: A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title. (S12, ep 12)
Runtime:
1 hr
Portrait Artist Of The Year:...
...Year: The Exhibition 2025. New. Take a trip down memory lane with a look at this exhibition celebrating some of the finest art to have come out of Sky Arts' Portrait Artist Of The Year.
Runtime:
1 hr
Helen Mirren: The South Bank Show
Hosted by Melvyn Bragg, this three-part series showcases talent from acting, comedy and dance, and is kick started by Helen Mirren, as she details her diverse career. (2 of 3)
Runtime:
1 hr
The Art Of Architecture
A look at Ptolemy Dean's Weston Tower, which lies within Westminster Abbey. What went into designing the most significant addition to this historic site in 240 years? (S1, ep 5)
Runtime:
1 hr
Classic FM Live: Greatest Hits Hits of Opera
The Royal Albert Hall comes to life with hits from the world of opera. Hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Myleene Klass and filmed in April 2023.
Runtime:
2 hr
The Joy Of Painting
Mountain Oval: Guest painter Steve Ross creates an oval landscape, featuring blue skies, a frosty mountain, fresh foothills and glistening lake. (S10, ep 9)
Runtime:
30 min
The Joy Of Painting
Ocean Sunset: Bob paints a breathtaking seascape with a sunset sky and cascading waves, which combine to create a spectacular beach reflection. (S10, ep 10)
Runtime:
30 min
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
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Listen, Listen....!: Not a soul will listen to a mild-mannered man's theory about a string of murders that happen close to home. (S3, ep 32)
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Post Mortem: A wife refuses to let her husband squander a $133,000 sweepstakes ticket inherited from her first dead spouse, so he plans on killing her. (S3, ep 33)
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: Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey: The story of an Academy Award-winning star whose career progressed from romantic comedies to instant classics like Dallas Buyers Club. (S15, ep 2)
Runtime:
1 hr
Tales Of The Unexpected
The Man From The South: A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager. (S1, ep 1)
Runtime:
30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat: Unable to show her dentist husband Cyril the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby proceeds to hatch a clever plan. (S1, ep 2)
Runtime:
30 min
Painting Birds With Jim...
...And Nancy Moir: Christmas Special. Jim Moir and his wife Nancy continue their ornithological adventure, this time seeking out their favourite seasonal birds.
Runtime:
1 hr
Musical Masterpieces
The Four Seasons: Myleene Klass and Errollyn Wallen explore The Four Seasons, Antonio Vivaldi's set of violin concertos. Features a special performance from Sinfonia Cymru. (S1, ep 1)
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: Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman: The story of one of Hollywood's top Australian imports; an actress known for her roles in Moulin Rouge!, The Others and more across screen and television. (S15, ep 3)
Runtime:
1 hr
Tales Of The Unexpected
William and Mary: When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive - with interesting results. (S1, ep 3)
Runtime:
30 min
Tales Of The Unexpected
Lamb to the Slaughter: When Mary kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, she must think quickly to hide the evidence. (S1, ep 4)
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The Crocodile Case: Jack kills Phyllis' first husband and cashes in by marrying the widow. But after identifying her lost crocodile dressing case, he might have exposed himself. (S3, ep 34)
Runtime:
30 min
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Dip in the Pool: William Botibol is a gambler and has convinced himself he's figured out a way to win a bet predicting the mileage his cruise ship will cover in 24 hours. (S3, ep 35)
Runtime:
30 min
New: Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025
New. Best of: A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title. (S12, ep 12)
Runtime:
1 hr
Michael Caine: The Becoming of a Hollywood Star
An exploration of Sir Michael Caine's illustrious career, from his early days in 1950s British theatre to gaining fame for his legendary contribution to cinema.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Stories From The National Gallery
Kate Bryan explores the founding of the National Gallery, talking to curators about the original collection and taking a close look at the building's architecture. (1 of 2)
Runtime:
1 hr
Stories From The National Gallery
Kate journeys through the gallery's 200-year history with a look at the Turner bequest, before exploring the impressionist works by Van Gogh, Monet and Seurat. (2 of 2)
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on Sky Arts tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 10 December) on Sky Arts, you can watch Alfred Hitchcock Presents, New: Portrait Artist Of The Year 2025, Michael Caine: The Becoming of a Hollywood Star, and Stories From The National Gallery. 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 00:15 with Stories From The National Gallery.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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