Sky Arts HD
Ireland
Sky Arts HD is a television channel available in Ireland that focuses on the visual and performing arts. Its programming typically includes documentaries on artists and musicians, coverage of theatre productions, and broadcasts of concerts and dance performances. The channel also airs content related to literature, architecture, and design, often featuring interviews with creative professionals. As a dedicated arts channel, its schedule is built around cultural and creative subjects rather than general entertainment or news. Viewers in Ireland can access the channel through satellite subscription services, where it is positioned as a specialist option for those interested in arts and culture programming.
Previous
15:00–16:00
Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Now
16:00–17:00
Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir
24m left
Next
17:00–18:00
Discovering Film
Schedule
14:00 - 14:30
Tales of the Unexpected
The Skeleton Key
Anthology, Thriller
A woman discovers a nasty side to her husband's personality when he goes into hospital before their holiday. At the same time, a kind radiologist takes a shine to her.
14:30 - 15:00
Tales of the Unexpected
A Passing Opportunity
Anthology, Thriller
Frank Jesmond is going through hard times and is in danger of losing his family. A man named Laughlin offers him a job as a hit man, with the mark being Peter Madison, an old schoolmate who has done very well for himself.
15:00 - 16:00
Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Gentleman Caller
Drama Series, Anthology
When a man and his wife attempt to do away with an elderly lady, they discover that she is not as senile as they had imagined.
LIVE 16:00 - 17:00
Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir
Scotland: Crested Tit
Fine Arts, Comedy
Jim and Nancy are taking their brushes to Scotland, painting beautiful art during their search for the charming crested tit that has become a symbol of the Highlands, where the bird makes its home in the pinewoods.
17:00 - 18:00
Discovering Film
Alain Delon
Documentary, Biography
A look at the life and career of the award-winning and influential French film actor Alain Delon, who rose to fame for his acclaimed roles in 'Plein Soleil', 'Rocco', and 'His Brothers'.
18:00 - 19:00
Portrait Artist of the Year
James May, Billy Porter, Emma Barnett
Fine Arts, Competition reality
The nine artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters: James May, Billy Porter and Emma Barnett.
19:00 - 19:30
Tales of the Unexpected
The Memory Man
Anthology, Thriller
Penniless and in danger of losing his beautiful girlfriend, an ace memory man tries to exploit his one asset by helping a dubious character recall a station locker number.
19:30 - 20:00
Tales of the Unexpected
A Sad Loss
Anthology, Thriller
On the brink of bankruptcy, Claire desperately needs her rich aunt's inheritance to save the luxury hotel she runs with her lover. She is prepared to go to any lengths necessary in order to get it.
20:00 - 20:30
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Wet Saturday
Drama Series, Anthology
After his daughter commits murder, a man (Sir Cedric Hardwicke) finds a way to protect his family's reputation.
20:30 - 21:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Fog Closing In
Drama Series, Anthology
An escaped mental patient (George Grizzard) encounters a woman (Phyllis Thaxter) who's afraid to be alone in her house.
21:00 - 22:45
I Am Steve McQueen
Biography, Documentary
A revealing documentary on the classy 'king of cool', exploring his tremendous drive and competitive nature, and the effortless verve with which he carried himself with.
22:45 - 00:35
Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie
Documentary, Biography
Rediscovered footage from Steve McQueen's unfinished movie, 'Day of the Champion', reveals the thrill and risk of Formula 1 racing in 1965 while helping tell the story of the film that never came to be.