Portrait Artist of the YearPortrait Artist of the Year is hosted by UK TV personalities Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner; an esteemed group of judges travel across the Europe in search of a new star in the art world. Each episode features a regional competition where artists are shortlisted and challenged…
Classic AlbumsThis series looks at the writing and recording of some of the greatest albums of our era. Musicians, producers, and engineers are interviewed in the studio, and the master tapes are played, sometimes isolating particular channels, to highlight certain instrumental sounds or…
Classic Movies: The Story of...Classic Movies: The Story of... goes in search of the cinematically sublime. Those films that have transcended their era to enter the pantheon of greats.With each episode devoted to a single film, their story will be told with detail, affection, looking for the truth behind the…
The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. WellsThe Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells is an anthology of four spooky tales.Ray Winstone is heading a cast of acclaimed actors including Harry Potter star Michael Gambon in four HG Wells stories adapted especially for Sky Arts.The anthology of twisted tales includes The Late Mr…
Neil Gaiman's Likely StoriesA collection of extraordinary stories from international award winning novelist and screenwriter Neil Gaiman.Set in London, these four 30-minute short stories will be characteristically dark and strange whilst also drawing on the deftly crafted characters' human warmth and wit.…
Urban MythsOur Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous – and deliberately ambiguous – look at what might have happened...
Playhouse PresentsThis Sky Arts series presents a new play each week, showcasing the best of British talent in writing, acting, and directing.
Master of PhotographySky Arts launches the ultimate search for Europe's best photographer with this unique competition. Open to both amateurs and professionals, the winner will receive €150,000 and their own exhibition.
Wonderland: GothicWonderland: Gothic combines biography, literary extracts, and interviews with leading academics and film director Tim Burton, together with excerpts from the many books and films made of Gothic work to explore what was behind these well-known Gothic stories.
Spymasters: The Great Spy WritersSpymasters: The Great Spy Writers explores the lives, works, and secrets of some of the most brilliant spy authors in literature.They have shaped what has become a hugely popular genre, weaving intricate plots, clandestine operations, and intense suspense into their novels, and…
The South Bank ShowThe South Bank Show is an arts magazine series that has aired on ITV between 1978 and 2010 & Sky Arts from 2012.
The Great SongwritersAuthoritative and entertaining series featuring original portraits of songwriters discussing the creative process and their inspiration, including exclusive performances and interviews.
Greatest Guitar RiffsRev up your air guitars, fire up your loudest amps and get ready for new Sky Arts series, Greatest Guitar Riffs, airing next month over the course of three consecutive nights: 24th, 25th and 26th November. This three-part documentary series unpicks the workings of some of the…
Life & RhymesA socially-distanced celebration of the spoken word, shining a spotlight on British voices with inspiring performances from both established and new talent.
Master Crafters: The Next GenerationFilmed across the UK, Master Crafters: The Next Generation will explore three traditional heritage crafts in all their glory: wood carving, stained glass and silversmithing. The show will also highlight the work of The Prince's Foundation in supporting new generations of…
Brian Johnson's A Life on the RoadOne of rock music's iconic and tour-hardened frontmen, Brian Johnson, gives us a brand new and exclusive take on one aspect of the rock and roll life: live performance, touring and being ‘on the road'.
Trailblazers of...Narrated by Noddy Holder, this eye-opening series examines the key moments that have shaped musical history.
Mystery of the Lost PaintingsThis documentary series tells the stories of a host of historic paintings that have been tragically lost, stolen or destroyed over the decades and centuries.
AuctionDiscover a world of bidding frenzies, art masterpieces, and big money art investments as we venture into the great art sale houses of the world in this divulging documentary series.
The Art of ArchitectureThe Art of Architecture explores some of the world's most famous structures and the inspirations of the architects behind them.
Battle of the BagpipesBattle of the Bagpipes will lift the lid on piping traditions, culture, and its star players as they all compete for the ultimate piping prize. Following military and civilian pipe bands all striving to be the best of the best, this new series proves that piping is not for the…
Music IconsA look at the life and work of history's most iconic musicians and performers.
Wonderland: From JM Barrie to JRR TolkienThe worlds created by authors of classic children's literature, revealing much about their characters and the times they lived in.
The Marriage of Reason and SqualorRhys Ifans and Sophie Kennedy Clark star in Turner Prize-nominated visual artist Jake Chapman's wildly-imaginative, hypnotic and strangely unsettling drama.In the highly original twisted 'romance', our heroine Lydia has been gifted a desert island by her fiancée as a wedding…
BAFTA: Life in PicturesThe Academy's Life in Pictures celebrates the art of film, exploring a major and distinctive contribution to the artistic development of the form by a BAFTA winner or nominee.
Landscape Artist of the YearFilmed at picturesque locations around the UK, contestants paint some of the UK's most spectacular scenery for a chance to win a £10,000 commission for the National Trust's permanent collection. Through several rounds, winners are selected to advance to the semifinal, and then…
Guitar StarSky Arts launches a new nationwide search for a star guitar player.
Discovering Fashion DesignersSeries looking at the lives and influences of some of the most famous and enduring designers of the 20th century.
Stories from Tate BritainHaving explored the collections of the National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery, Kate Bryan goes behind the scenes at Tate Britain. The collection includes works by some of the most celebrated artists in British culture, from William Blake to Chris Ofili, as well as an…
Computer Says ShowEurope's leading scientists are challenged to train their computers to 'write' a hit musical.
