Sky Arts HD [UK] TV guide for the week

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Sky Arts HD [UK]

TV guide for 28 May

  1. Tales Of The Unexpected

    When Edward grows tired of his wife Louisa's obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, Louisa exacts her revenge.

  2. Tales Of The Unexpected

    An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet.

  3. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    A man is told he has to retire from his job at the jewellery store where he has worked most of his life.

  4. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    A young man schemes to speed up his inheritance of his rich uncle's estate.

  5. Discovering: Michael Keaton

    From Batman to Spider-Man, Michael Keaton has done it all. This is a glimpse into the Hollywood star's life and career.

  6. Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers

    Ian Fleming's remarkable life, James Bond's effect on literature and film and Bond's influence on actual intelligence.

  7. Tales Of The Unexpected

    Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight.

  8. Tales Of The Unexpected

    Art dealer Lionel gets an artist to visualise his fiancee Janet nude and paint her accordingly. Janet, however, does not see the funny side.

  9. The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

    A small town sheriff investigates the disappearance of the wife of a man who has been acting suspiciously according to his nosy neighbors.

  10. John Lennon: Classic Albums

    A fascinating look at the making of John Lennon's debut solo album, Plastic Ono Band, which saw the former Beatle dealing with issues such as abandonment, class, love and God.

  11. Discovering: John Malkovich

    A glimpse into the life of the Academy Award-nominated star whose huge portfolio of work includes starring roles in Places in the Heart and In the Line of Fire.

  12. Portrait Artist Of The Year 2018

    ...2018. Singer Michael Ball, actor Robert Bathurst and broadcaster Anita Rani are this week's celebrity sitters as the portrait painting competition continues. (7 of.

  13. Tales Of The Unexpected

    When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.

  14. Tales Of The Unexpected

    A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine-tasting contest.

  15. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    A burglar bargains with his victims when he discovers robbery will not be as profitable as capitalising on a life insurance pay out.

  16. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    A used car salesman is driven to murder by his big-spending wife. Russell Collins and Ida Moore star.

  17. Classic Movies: Mulholland...

    A look at David Lynch's 2001 mystery thriller, defined by the shifting relationship between Betty and Rita.

  18. Mulholland Drive

    Mobsters, dwarves and amnesiac lesbians in Hollywood. Welcome to the dark and disturbing world of David Lynch. Surreal mystery with Naomi Watts.

  19. The Unstoppable Shirley MacLaine

    Discover the unstoppable Shirley MacLaine and celebrate a fearless career of reinvention, longevity and iconic performances.

  20. Rob Reiner: The Directors

    A look at the life and career of the acclaimed Hollywood director, whose films include Stand by Me, When Harry Met Sally... and the Oscar-nominated A Few Good Men.

  21. I Am Bruce Lee

    An insightful film documenting the life of actor and martial artist Bruce Lee, with insight from his family shedding light on who he really was. Pete McCormack (Facing Ali) directs.

  22. National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting

    the nephew of the pre-war painter Edward Le Bas - gives a fascinating tour of his extensive art collection.

  23. Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

    Scottish musician Edwyn Collins and wife Grace Maxwell join Jim and Nancy as they travel to the Isle of Harris to paint the golden eagle.

  24. Classic FM Live: Summer

    .Concert 2026. From the Royal Albert Hall, Dan Walker and Myleene Klass lead a powerhouse night with the CBSO and top soloists.

  25. The Joy Of Painting

    Evening sky sets in, giving way to a perfect glow. Bob makes a black canvas come to life with his magical brush strokes.

  26. Tales Of The Unexpected

    Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight.

About Sky Arts HD

Sky Arts HD [UK] is the British HD version of Sky Arts, a cultural channel about art, music, theatre, literature, cinema and documentary projects on creative life. It broadcasts in English and belongs to Sky.

The schedule includes concert recordings, opera and theatre productions, documentaries about painters, architects, museums and cinema, interviews with cultural figures, projects by critics and programmes about literature. The channel is shaped by cultural context and attention to the people who make art.

Sky Arts is connected with the Artsworld brand and later received its current name. The channel is owned by Sky, part of Comcast Corporation. The Sky Arts HD [UK] TV guide brings together concerts, films, interviews, documentary premieres and authored series.