Sky Arts HD [UK] TV guide for the week

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Sky Arts HD [UK]

TV guide for 4 June

  1. Tales Of The Unexpected

    Rod Taylor stars in Roald Dahl's twisted tale. When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.

  2. Tales Of The Unexpected

    A Roald Dahl story with a twist. A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her.

  3. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    Fearing his pregnant wife's displeasure, a man fakes being mugged to cover poker losses.

  4. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    A woman, dissatisfied in her marriage to a philandering attorney, decides to take matters into her own hands.

  5. Discovering: Emma Thompson

    Explore the career of one of Britain's most celebrated actresses and screenwriters, Dame Emma Thompson.

  6. Wonderland: From JM Barrie to JRR Tolkien

    In a four-part series, immerse yourself in the worlds of some of history's finest authors, revealing much about their character and the time they lived in. (4 of.

  7. Tales Of The Unexpected

    Jake Weston stars in this twisted story. A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.

  8. Tales Of The Unexpected

    John Mills stars in this story with a twist. A con man arrives in town and starts his scam. Michael Gambon guest stars.

  9. The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

    How to Get Rid of Your Wife: Henpecked husband Gerald Swinney devises a plan to rid himself of his wife and start over again, leading to unexpected consequences.

  10. Elvis Presley: Classic Albums

    Film revealing how the King created his seminal debut album. Sam Phillips, Keith Richards and BB King are among those discussing the album and its far-reaching influence.

  11. Discovering: John Travolta

    An exploration of the life and career of a film superstar. From Grease to Pulp Fiction, the award-winning John Travolta is a cultural icon.

  12. Portrait Artist Of The Year 2019

    Ready, set, paint! Nine eager artists get four hours to capture stars including Matthew Goode as this year's search begins. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host. (1 of.

  13. Tales Of The Unexpected

    Lorna Charles and Alfred Burke star in this twisted tale. With a 12 year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.

  14. Tales Of The Unexpected

    The Orderly World of Mr Appleby: Robert Lang stars in this tale with a twist. A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.

  15. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    A man declaring he is from Mars is interviewed by a newspaper reporter. Steve McQueen stars.

  16. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    A man seeks revenge on a bank clerk who once stole some money from him.

  17. Classic Movies: The Lion in Winter

    Peter O'Toole delivers a memorable performance as King Henry II in a tale of palace intrigue, starring Anthony Hopkins.

  18. The Lion In Winter

    In 1183, King Henry II reunites his fractured family, releasing his imprisoned wife. Their three sons vie for the throne, igniting rivalries in a ruthless battle for power.

  19. Katharine Hepburn: Call Me Kate

    Feature documentary capturing Katharine Hepburn's tremendous spirit and determination, combining new and archive footage to tell the story of a true Hollywood icon.

  20. Peter O'Toole: Along The Sky Road to Aqaba

    Feature documentary reflecting on Peter O'Toole's towering theatrical legacy. Includes interviews with Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Derek Jacobi and Stephen Fry.

  21. National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting

    A fascinating look at the collection of late artist and collector Cecil French, offering a unique window into the world the Pre-Raphaelites.

  22. Inside Art: Picasso/Ingres At the National Gallery

    Take a look at two portraits, Picasso's 'Woman with a Book' and 'Madame Moitessier' by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, side by side, for the first time.

  23. Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

    Puffin: Jim and Nancy Moir are in Northern Ireland for a peek at the puffin, taking in the landscapes and creating unique paintings.

  24. Mozart: The Magic Flute

    Enjoy Mozart's globally-acclaimed opera, performed in Salzburg, as Tamino and Papageno embark on a quest led by love, loyalty and one magic flute.

  25. Watercolour Challenge

    Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours.

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.