Record OnRecord On explores the making of ground-breaking albums by some the world's most prominent artists; Paul Weller and New Order, taking a deep dive into the motivations behind the album and how the social, cultural and political focus of the time is reflected in the artists music…
Tea with Judi DenchNational treasure Dame Judi Dench invites her friends over for tea at her Surrey home. They swap star-studded stories from their careers on stage and screen.
Voices of the ValleysImmerses yourself in the world of Welsh male voice choirs, featuring three distinct choirs from different parts of Wales, each facing unique challenges.
Classic Literature & CinemaThis series explores the most gripping romance, adventure and crime stories as they are transformed into motion picture.
Lenny Henry's Got the BluesLenny Henry talks to Van Morrison, Tinie Tempah and Jools Holland on a quest to discover why the UK has never produced a single black blues singer of international fame.The three-part series culminates in a live performance in London where Lenny will be joined on stage by…
Andrea Bocelli: The JourneyJoin Andrea for a series of intimate performances and discussions about love and family in the Tuscan hills, where he gets a surprise visit from his children.
Stories from the National Portrait GalleryFrom Holbein to Hockney, Shakespeare to Stormzy, Stories from the National Portrait Gallery looks at the artists and sitters who have shaped portraiture through the ages. The series also explores the pioneers of portrait photography.
The Sky Arts AwardsSky Arts presents the inaugural Sky Arts Awards, taking place in September at The Roundhouse in London. Building on the fantastic legacy of the South Bank Sky Arts Awards, the Sky Arts Awards is the only event in the world that recognises the full spectrum of artistic genres,…
Dickens in Italy with David HarewoodActor and writer David Harewood fronts brand new, two-part series, Dickens in Italy with David Harewood (w/t), as he follows in the footsteps of one of the world's most famous writers and his little-known journey through Italy's most beautiful cities. Reframing the idea that…
Masterpieces UnveiledGreta Scacchi seeks out the messages of love, politics and passions hidden in paintings by artists including Caravaggio, Titian, Bosch, Botticelli and Velasquez.
Darbar FestivalCoverage of this year's Darbar festival, a celebration of Indian music and culture.
Johnson & Knopfler's Music LegendsMusicians don't come much bigger or more successful than Brian Johnson and Mark Knopfler - lead singers of AC/DC and Dire Straits respectively. These two legends of rock have sold a staggering 300 million records between them, toured for more than 40 years and have each left…
Comedy LegendsBarry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business. Each episode celebrates one legend and includes highlights from their comedy careers as Barry recalls some of his funniest moments working with each of them.
Battle of the Brass BandsBattle of the Brass Bands showcases the extraordinary talents of some of the most skilled Brass Band players across the country.Each episode will document the highs and the lows of the featured Brass Bands as they go head-to-head against each other and their competitors.
The Art of DrummingThis series joins some of the greatest drummers on the planet as they discuss their passion for music and the fellow drummers who inspire them.
Skinner & Mina's Literary Road Trip: Pope & SwiftFrank Skinner and Denise Mina follow in the footsteps of Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift, two of the most brilliant humorists in the history of literature.
The South Bank Show OriginalsSky Arts brings some of the most famous episodes of The South Bank Show back to television with added footage and extra interviews and contributors.
Eras of Music HistoryDocumentary series charting the evolution of classical music.
Christmas Comedy ShortsChristmas Comedy Shorts is a series of original Christmas shorts from rising comedy stars.
Play in a DayNewly graduated and deprived of opportunities, budding young performers backed by creative teams are given 24 hours to stage a 15-minute production.
Lily Cole's Art MattersIn Lily Cole's Art Matters, Lily meets up with modern artists to discuss why art is still important.
Cheltenham Literature FestivalHighlights from the literary event.
The DirectorsA fascinating look at the life and work of some of Hollywood's most iconic filmmakers.
Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy MoirPainting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir will follow prolific artist Jim and his wife Nancy as they explore some of Britain's best beauty spots, joined along the way by a few famous friends. Their challenge? Create an original piece of bird art celebrating the unique species…
Isle of Wight FestivalThe Isle of Wight Festival is an annual music festival that showcases some of the biggest music artists from around the world.
Sky Arts Book Club LiveSky Arts recreates all the joys of a book club as Andi Oliver and Elizabeth Day dive into the latest releases and favourite classics before interviewing the authors.
The Live RevivalMusicians celebrate UK music venues by returning to the stages that launched their careers to give exclusive, one-off performances.
Musical MasterpiecesTeaming up with leading orchestras from around the UK, Myleene Klass and Errollyn Wallen present brand new performances of Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by Sinfonia Cymru, Bizet's Carmen performed by Opera North and Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture performed by the…
Arts UncoveredA series of fascinating shorts taking you deeper into the world of art and the people behind it.
Wordsworth & Coleridge Road Trip with Frank Skinner and Denise MinaThe comedian and the crime writer follow in the footsteps of Romantic poets William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge as they explore the relationship between the two literary greats, whose passionate friendship ended in bitter betrayal.
