Sky Arts HD Friday
BT TV
365
Sky
130
Virgin
123
6:00 AM
The Pirates of Penzance
Mike Leigh's production of Gilbert and Sullivan's much-loved comic opera
Mike Leigh's production of Gilbert and Sullivan's much-loved comic opera from the ENO. Andrew Shore, Jonathan Lemalu, Robert Murray and Rebecca de Pont Davies star
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8:00 AM
The Joy of Painting
A scene depicting cacti at sunset
A path of cacti and rocks lead right up to a bold sun setting in a dramatic red sky, all from the delicate motions of Bob Ross's paintbrush
![](https://tv.assets.pressassociation.io/eb68fff5-0907-5f98-9e91-cd08df56cce8.jpg)
8:30 AM
The Joy of Painting
With guest artist Steve Ross
Guest artist Steve Ross uses lots of colour in this stirring depiction of giant mountain peaks behind foothills opening onto a smooth lake
![](https://tv.assets.pressassociation.io/3477b9e1-831c-5a9e-987f-fad08fa187eb.jpg)
9:00 AM
Tales of the Unexpected
A couple rejoice when their child is born
An Austrian couple rejoice when, following a difficult pregnancy, they finally bring their son into the world - but their celebrations may be premature
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9:30 AM
Tales of the Unexpected
A man dreams of conducting an orchestra
A wealthy yet lonely man dreams of conducting an orchestra, and his fantasies seem set to be realised with the help of a young woman. Drama, starring Jack Weston and Anna Massey
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10:00 AM
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A silk petticoat reveals a man to be evil
In 1817 London, a silk petticoat belonging to the first wife of a newly remarried man reveals him to be very evil indeed. Michael Rennie stars
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10:30 AM
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
An alcoholic actor strangles his friend
An alcoholic actor strangles a friend who won his part in a play and uses an unusual method to try to dispose of his body. Robert Duvall stars
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11:00 AM
Discovering: Kevin Costner
The life and work of the actor
The life and work of the actor, who starred in The Untouchables, Field of Dreams, JFK and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and won an Oscar for directing Dances with Wolves
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12:00 PM
The Joy of Painting
A snow-bound cabin at sunset.
Bob Ross uses blue and red highlights to accentuate the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.
![](https://tv.assets.pressassociation.io/c3d1dbb6-f325-5ee7-8e06-b1d8598600c7.jpg)
12:30 PM
The Joy of Painting
The Northern Lights above a snowy landscape
Bob Ross begins with a black canvas to create this startling rendition of the Northern Lights above a snowy landscape
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1:00 PM
Tales of the Unexpected
A well-dressed old man sells his umbrella
A well-dressed old man sells his umbrella claiming he needs money for the fare home - but then spends it in a pub. John Mills and Michael Gambon star
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1:30 PM
Tales of the Unexpected
A girl is followed by a strange man
A girl who is followed by a stranger seeks shelter with a kindly woman, but her troubles are far from over. Alfred Burke and Stephanie Cole star
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2:00 PM
National Treasures: The Art of Collecting
Francesco Carraro's remarkable collection of Venetian glass
The programme heads to Venice to explore Francesco Carraro's remarkable collection of Venetian glass, which includes works by the much-lauded Carlo Scarpa
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3:00 PM
Bill Bailey's Musical Master Crafters: Juniors
The comedian speaks to the next generation of young musicians
The comedian speaks to the next generation of young musicians and explores what is required to maintain musical instruments in the UK
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4:00 PM
Discovering: Glenn Close
A look at the life and career of the actress
A look at the life and career of the actress who has been nominated for eight Academy Awards, including for The Big Chill, The Natural, Fatal Attraction and Dangerous Liaisons
![](https://tv.assets.pressassociation.io/ea26aabf-10ba-5e9a-bcf2-8e7620ed2df0.jpg)
5:00 PM
The Joy of Painting
Bob Ross creates a snowy landscape
Bob Ross creates a beautiful snowy landscape with stately evergreens, warmed by winter sun hanging low over distant mountains
![](https://tv.assets.pressassociation.io/34186569-4a6e-57f1-892e-f429440b70ff.jpg)
5:30 PM
The Joy of Painting
Bob Ross paints ocean waves
Bob Ross paints ocean waves under abundant clouds as they roll in to spend their energy against sand and rock
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6:00 PM
Tales of the Unexpected
A woman learns her husband plans to kill her
A woman learns her husband has killed off his three previous wives - forcing her to outwit him or become his next victim. Robert Lang and Elizabeth Spriggs star
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6:30 PM
Tales of the Unexpected
A man plots to kill his overweight wife
A man plots to kill his overweight wife, but his ingenious plan goes awry. Drama, with John Castle, Sheila Gish and Miriam Margolyes
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7:00 PM
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A man goes to a police station claiming memory loss
A man goes to a police station claiming memory loss, while a boy says his father left him behind, and the desk sergeant is suspicious of both stories
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7:30 PM
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A psychiatrist's secretary falls for a shady man
A psychiatrist's secretary falls for a shady man, who pressures her to steal files from her office. Robert Loggia and Barbara Baxley star
![](https://tv.assets.pressassociation.io/72a15b23-90b4-5b2f-a4fd-3e838f6fd253.jpg)
8:00 PM
Discovering: Jimi Hendrix
The life and career of the guitarist
Music critics discuss the life and career of the musician, widely regarded as one of the world's greatest guitarists
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8:30 PM
Discovering: Meat Loaf
Music journalists examine the life and music of Meat Loaf
Music journalists examine the life and music of Michael Lee Aday, better known as Meat Loaf, the larger-than-life singer-songwriter behind Bat Out of Hell
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9:00 PM
Greatest Guitar Riffs
Guitarists talk about their most recognisable work, beginning with Tony Iommi
Leading guitarists talk about their most recognisable work, beginning with Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath revealing how he created the riffs that changed rock
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10:00 PM
Greatest Guitar Riffs
With Andy Summers of the Police
Andy Summers of the Police discusses his favourite ever riffs and discusses the ones he wrote for Message in a Bottle, Roxanne, Don't Stand So Close to Me and Every Breath You Take
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11:00 PM
Greatest Guitar Riffs
With Nancy Wilson of Heart
Nancy Wilson of Heart talks about the riffs that influenced her and reveals the secrets behind hits like Magic Man, Barracuda, These Dreams and What About Love?
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12:00 AM
Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out
The band's rise to stardom
Police drummer Stewart Copeland uses more than 50 hours of concert footage to chronicle the band's rise to stardom
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1:30 AM
Live from the Artists Den
Soundgarden perform at the Wiltern in Los Angeles
American rock band Soundgarden perform at the Wiltern in Los Angeles in 2013, featuring songs including Spoonman, A Thousand Days, Rusty Cage and New Damage
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2:40 AM
Led Zeppelin: In the Light
A look at the band's untitled fourth album
A look at the band's untitled fourth album, generally known as Led Zeppelin IV, which is regarded by many as being their magnum opus
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3:55 AM
National Trust: Garden Treasures
A tour of the gardens at Hidcote Manor in the Cotswolds
A tour of the gardens at Hidcote Manor in the Cotswolds, which were created by American Lawrence Johnston and arranged as a series of outdoor rooms
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5:10 AM
Auction: David Gilmour Special
Christie's sells the musician's personal guitar collection
The huge personal guitar collection of Pink Floyd's David Gilmour comes to Christie's - including the black Fender Stratocaster that featured on many of the band's records
![](https://tv.assets.pressassociation.io/ee814e7d-cec9-519b-a63e-0d41a3e8f05d.jpg)
5:35 AM
Auction: David Hockney Special
The sale of Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)
The sale of Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)
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6:00 AM
Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake
A 2014 Vienna State Opera production of the ballet
To mark the 50th anniversary of Rudolf Nureyev's version of Tchaikovsky's ballet, this 2014 Vienna State Opera production revived the show with new sets, costumes and more
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