Sky Arts

Concerts from the Grand Ole Opry for country music fans.

Spotlighting a lost album from one of the most influential jazz vocalists of her generation, Emeli Sandé goes on a journey to unearth new stories relating to the iconic singer-songwriter Nina Simone.

Nina Simone performs live at the 1976 Montreux Jazz Festival.

Exploring the life of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, showcasing her impact on civil rights and her lasting legacy.

A look at the making of 'Face Value' by Phil Collins, which was realised in 1981, with rare performances and exclusive interviews.

John Williams conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker for the very first time.

Bob Ross paints a small cabin under a majestic mountain range; the surprise at the end provides a window view.

Bob Ross paints a warm sun high in the sky to offset the cold mountain-scape below.

Ten years after he was a young soldier billeted in Paris at the end of World War Two, Robert Simpson returns to the house where he stayed, owned by resistance hero Hector Vareille.

An eccentrically dressed stranger gets off a train and, within just a few days, has endeared himself to the citizens of the town with his jovial behaviour and magical tricks as Sir Columbus.

A recording angel gives their permission for a recently murdered mystery writer to leave heaven and relive his last day on Earth so that he can uncover the identity of his killer.

Needing money for his wife's operation, an unemployed man accepts a job working for the mysterious Mr X, who asks him to take care of a delicate matter involving a blackmailer.

A look at the film career of award-winning actress Jean Simmons, including her roles in 'Great Expectations' and 'Black Narcissus' as well as her Oscar-nominated turn in 'Hamlet'.

It's home to the tracks Sugar Magnolia and Ripple and echoes with the vibes of lead guitarist Jerry Garcia - discover the seminal album created by The Grateful Dead: 'American Beauty'.

Edward and his friend George desperately need money and scheme up a daring bank robbery with the help of a professional crook, but things do not go according to plan when they miss a crucial notice on the door.

When a man is murdered in a park, Constable Mary Bryan finds herself tasked with acting as bait to catch the suspected killer, but she could be tracking the wrong man.

A prisoner (Edd Byrnes) convinces a fellow inmate to smuggle him out of prison in another's coffin.

Jim and Nancy set out for the East Yorkshire coast to paint the splendid gannet and find themselves joined by artists Colin and Jess Self, as well as Jim's mum, Audrey.

A closer look at the life and successful career of Academy Award-winning actress and activist Susan Sarandon, whose roles have included 'Thelma & Louise' and 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.

Stephen Mangan presents as the semi-finalists paint celebrity sitter Joely Richardson, with Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan judging their efforts.

When Keith Briscoe's ex-wife seems in danger from a sadistic killer, he realises how much he still loves her, but Elaine, his second wife, is not going to make divorce easy.

When her best friend Liz tells her that her husband George is having an affair with the much younger Carol, Mary Hitchman decides to meet her rival and invites her to a civilised beach party.

A man is surprised when a gallery art dealer hands over a portrait of his first wife, who mysteriously disappeared four years earlier, instead of the painting he had actually ordered.

An antiques dealer (Robert H. Harris) decides his art objects are too beautiful to sell. With Louise Larabee.

The world-famous violinist's mesmerising concert from the Semper Opera House in Dresden, featuring spectacular waltzes and arias and music from 'Phantom of the Opera'.

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