Sky Arts HD
Ireland
Sky Arts HD ist ein in Irland empfangbarer Fernsehsender, der sich auf bildende und darstellende Kunst konzentriert. Zum Programm gehören typischerweise Dokumentationen über Künstler und Musiker, Aufzeichnungen von Theaterproduktionen sowie Übertragungen von Konzerten und Tanzaufführungen. Der Sender zeigt zudem Inhalte zu Literatur, Architektur und Design, oft mit Interviews mit Kreativschaffenden. Als reiner Kunstkanal ist sein Programmplan auf kulturelle und kreative Themen ausgerichtet, nicht auf allgemeine Unterhaltung oder Nachrichten. Zuschauer in Irland können den Sender über Satelliten-Abonnementdienste empfangen, wo er als spezialisiertes Angebot für Kunst- und Kulturinteressierte positioniert ist.
Programm
02:50 - 04:10
Pink Floyd: The Story of 'Wish You Were Here'
Music
Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright, and others tell the story of the creative process of the album "Wish You Were Here", released in September 1975.
04:10 - 05:10
Stories from the National Gallery
Episode 1
Fine Arts, Documentary
Kate Bryan explores the founding of the National Gallery by talking to curators about the original collection and having a close look at the building's architecture.
05:10 - 06:00
The Sixties
A Long March to Freedom
Documentary, History
White America's appalling attitudes to race and segregation are exposed, as we revisit the work of the civil rights movement and hear first-hand accounts from advocates of equality.
06:00 - 08:30
National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing
Comedy, Romance
The legendary family-run Hotel Messina on the Italian Riviera has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty. But when the owner's daughter weds a dashing young soldier, not all guests are in the mood for love.
08:30 - 09:00
Tales of the Unexpected
The Way Up to Heaven
Anthology, Thriller
A woman with a deeply held fear of not being punctual finds herself tormented by her husband on a troubled trip to the US, but she soon gets the chance to exact revenge on her cruel spouse.
09:00 - 09:30
Tales of the Unexpected
Depart in Peace
Anthology, Thriller
Hearing from his old friend Gladys Ponsonby of the talented yet unconventional artist John Royden, art dealer Lionel gets Royden to visualise Lionel's fiancée Janet nude and paint her accordingly.
09:30 - 10:00
Tales of the Unexpected
My Lady Love, My Dove
Anthology, Thriller
Pamela and Arthur Beauchamp invite a younger couple, the Snapes, for the weekend, during which they will play cards for money. Before they arrive, the prurient Pamela gets her reluctant husband to bug the Snapes' room so she can hear them in bed.
10:00 - 10:30
Tales of the Unexpected
Taste
Anthology, Thriller
Convinced that he cannot lose, Mike will bet on just about anything, even his daughter's hand in marriage, that no one can name the rare wine he has found, or so he believes.
10:30 - 11:00
Tales of the Unexpected
Galloping Foxley
Anthology, Thriller
Haunted by the memory of his unhappy youth, Perkins starts to ask himself if the stranger that he meets on a train happens to be the cruel bully who once made his school days a misery.
11:00 - 12:00
Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Beast in View
Drama Series, Anthology
A woman (Joan Hackett) elicits help from a lawyer (Kevin McCarthy) after receiving threatening phone calls.
12:00 - 13:00
Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Behind the Locked Door
Drama Series, Anthology
A young couple (James MacArthur, Lynn Loring) tries to convince the bride's mother (Gloria Swanson) that their love is sincere.
13:00 - 14:00
Opry Live
Episode 18
Music, Entertainment
Concerts from the Grand Ole Opry for country music fans.
14:00 - 15:00
The Handel Scandal: The Making Of The Messiah
Film, Documentary
Handel's Messiah is brought to life through a story of ambition, scandal and artistic risk, revealing the extraordinary circumstances behind one of classical music's most enduring works.
15:00 - 17:00
Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo
Dance
The Dead Clown takes you into a theatrical world of comedy, charm, colour and graceful acrobats, as the world-famous human circus explores a mysterious place between heaven and earth.
17:00 - 18:00
Portrait Artist of the Year
Danny Beard, Yalda Hakim, Arti Shah
Fine Arts, Competition reality
Danny Beard, Yalda Hakim, Arti Shah: Nine artists paint drag performer Danny Beard, actress Arti Shah or broadcaster Yalda Hakim. Who will earn a semi-final place?
18:00 - 19:00
The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour
Music, Documentary
In 1976, the five original members of the Beach Boys gathered to perform at Anaheim Stadium, featuring hits including 'Good Vibrations', 'Surfin' USA', and 'It's OK'.
19:00 - 20:00
Classic Albums
Meat Loaf: Bat Out of Hell
Music, Documentary
Engineers, musicians, and the man himself reveal the story behind the creation of the rock opera album, which combined crashing guitars, powerful vocals, and sweat to make music history.
20:00 - 21:00
The Directors
John Carpenter
Documentary, Biography
The life and career story of film director John Carpenter, known for his cult classics such as 'Dark Star', 'The Thing' and 'Halloween'.
21:00 - 22:45
The Fog
Film, Horror
An unearthly fog rolls into a small coastal town exactly 100 years after a ship mysteriously sank in its waters.
22:45 - 00:50
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
Film, Biography
Follows fresh interviews, archival footage, and various animation techniques like marionette animation to recreate one of the world's leading actors on screen, bringing them back to life through innovative methods.