Sky Arts HD Friday
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365
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130
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123
6:00 AM
Cirque du Soleil: Zaia
The famous circus troup recorded live
Coverage of an extraordinary show by the world famous circus troup, recorded in Amsterdam
7:00 AM
Classic FM Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber 2023
A showcase for five young classical musicians
A showcase for five young classical musicians playing alongside the 12 Ensemble at London's LSO St Luke's
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
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
9:00 AM
Tales of the Unexpected
An archaeologist who can date relics instinctively
A woman discovers the disturbing secret of an archaeologist able to immediately date relics with unerring accuracy
9:30 AM
Tales of the Unexpected
A man on holiday becomes involved in a bizarre bet
A man on holiday in the West Indies become involved in a bizarre bet with a stranger. Starring Pamela Stephenson, Jose Ferrer and Michael Ontkean
10:00 AM
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Part two of three. Inspector Davidson continues his investigation
Part two of three. Inspector Davidson of Scotland Yard continues his investigation into the murder of Count Mattoni
10:30 AM
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Part three of three. Inspector Davidson receives yet another confession
Part three of three. Inspector Davidson continues to investigate the murder of Count Mattoni, receiving yet another confession
11:00 AM
Discovering: Gregory Peck
A profile of the Oscar-winning American actor
A profile of the hugely popular American actor who was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning for his role as Atticus Finch in 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird
11:50 AM
Portrait Artist of the Year 2013
The third heat of the competition is held in Dublin
Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell head to Dublin for the third heat, where 21 artists hope to impress the judges with portraits of Pauline McLynn, David Rawle and Lethal Bizzle
12:50 PM
Tales of the Unexpected
A woman receives a mink coat from her lover
An unfaithful wife receives a mink coat from her lover - and must explain the gift to her husband's satisfaction. Starring Richard Greene, Julie Harris and Michael Hordern
1:20 PM
Tales of the Unexpected
A surgeon performs a macabre experiment
By persuading a surgeon to perform a macabre experiment, a man continues to dominate his wife after his death. Elaine Stritch and Marius Goring star
1:50 PM
Chasing Lights: The Voyages of Matisse
Documentary retracing the trips the artist made that influenced his work
Documentary retracing the trips the artist made that influenced his work, especially his last trip to Polynesia in 1930, which took him to the threshold of contemporary art
3:00 PM
Discovering: Claudia Cardinale
An intriguing profile of Tunisian-born Italian film actress Claudia Cardinale
An intriguing profile of Tunisian-born Italian film actress Claudia Cardinale, who appeared in some of the most acclaimed European films of the 1960s and 1970s
4:00 PM
Watercolour Challenge
Amateur artists paint a scene in just four hours
Hannah Gordon hosts the art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours
4:30 PM
Watercolour Challenge
Amateur artists paint a scene in just four hours
Hannah Gordon hosts the art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours
5:00 PM
Portrait Artist of the Year 2013
The fourth heat from Cardiff
Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner head to Cardiff for the fourth heat, where 21 artists hope to impress the judges with portraits of Gavin Henson, Sue Tilley and Simon Weston
6:00 PM
Tales of the Unexpected
A policeman's murder proves baffling
The killing of a policeman proves baffling - the murder weapon cannot be determined, nor can it be found. Susan George and Brian Blessed star
6:30 PM
Tales of the Unexpected
A tenant feels uneasy about his new landlady
A landlady appears kind and friendly - but her last two guests disappeared two years ago. Siobhan McKenna and Leonard Preston star
7:00 PM
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A motorcycle cop stops a man who has his wife's body in the boot
Sam Jacoby has his wife's corpse in the boot of his car and is stopped by a motorcycle cop, who nags him about a tail light
7:30 PM
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A hitman is ordered to kill his girlfriend
A hitman reluctantly sets out to kill his own girlfriend as ordered by his crime boss, knowing failure will not be accepted
8:00 PM
Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World
Documentary celebrating the life and career of the musician
Documentary celebrating the life and career of the musician, combining footage from interviews with the man himself and contributions from those who knew him personally
10:00 PM
Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Documentary celebrating the band and their frontman
Documentary celebrating the band and their frontman, featuring archival performances as well as interviews with Bolan himself as well as Elton John and Ringo Starr
11:50 PM
Suzi Q
Film exploring the story of Suzi Quatro
Film exploring the story of singer and musician Suzi Quatro, from the many female artists she influenced to the family tensions that resulted from her huge ambition and success
1:50 AM
Matt Deighton: Overshadowed
A documentary profile of the musician
A documentary profile of the musician, who guides viewers through his life, music and performances, exploring the challenges of mental health and musicianship
3:10 AM
Bradley Wiggins on Mods
The former cyclist explores the history of the mod movement
The former cyclist embarks on a scooter ride through the history of the mod movement - a subculture that emerged in the 1960s and birthed a generation of fashion and music lovers
4:10 AM
Cheltenham Literature Festival
With biographers Anne Somerset and Ophelia Field
Biographers Anne Somerset and Ophelia Field discuss the glamorous and controversial life of Queen Anne
5:10 AM
Auction
A painting by Claude Monet goes up for sale
A painting by Claude Monet is up for auction in London and is expected to fetch more than £10million. The sale also features works by van Gogh, Degas and Gauguin
5:35 AM
Auction
A 1954 Chevrolet Corvette goes up for sale
A 1954 Chevrolet Corvette goes up for sale at Ascot Racecourse, and in Geneva, some Cartier tiger jewels go under the hammer
6:00 AM
Andre Rieu: Live in Maastricht II
The violinist performs in his home town
The Dutch violinist returns to his home town for a concert featuring the Mastreechter Staar male voice choir and 13-year-old trumpet player Melissa Venema