Sky Arts Wednesday

The programme follows the stage managers at the Royal Opera House as they prepare for a new production at the Covent Garden venue

Inspired by Samuel Beckett's Play, this animation imagines Punch and Judy's characters in the modern world. Hull Urban Opera's dark opera, by Lente Verelst and Lena Vercauteren

An adaptation of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale of Rumpelstiltskin, directed by Liv Lorent and retold by poet Carol Ann Duffy

Bob Ross employs a unique technique using both black and white base coats to create a joyful little stream tumbling down a rocky meadow

Bob Ross creates a scene of majestic snow-covered mountains, rolling foothills and leafy trees surrounding a serene lake

A deadly snake strikes in the heat of Kashmir, creeping into a young teacher's bed and settling on his belly. Drama, with Judy Geeson, Andrew Ray, Anthony Steel and Saeed Jaffrey

When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his mundane journey turns into a thrilling ride involving cunning trickery. Drama, starring Rod Taylor and Cyril Cusack

A lawyer has blackmail in mind when he has a meeting with a famed detective to prove he convicted an innocent man

A convicted robber is released to live with the family of one of his cellmates, against the better judgment of his parole officer

A profile of the American actor, who starred in The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape and Cross of Iron and won an Oscar for his role in Affliction

Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner head to Cardiff for the fourth heat, where 12 artists hope to impress the judges with portraits of Greg Davies, Ade Adepitan and Non Evans

An Austrian couple rejoice when, following a difficult pregnancy, they finally bring their son into the world - but their celebrations may be premature

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

A profie of the Franco-Danish artist, going behind the scenes at a retrospective of his work at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford

Ian Nathan examines the 1974 adaptation of the Agatha Christie mystery, featuring a stellar cast of train-bound suspects and Albert Finney as Belgian detective Hercule Poirot

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

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

The competition heads to London, where 12 artists attempt to impress the judges by capturing author Jilly Cooper, Outnumbered star Daniel Roche and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg

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

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

Part one of two. To mark the 200th anniversary of the art museum, Kate Bryan explores the stories behind key artworks in the gallery's collection

Jim Moir, Jessie Cave, Jordan Stephens, Rose Matafeo, Caryn Franklin and Tomasz Shafernacker head to the picturesque town of Whitstable to showcase their artistic flair

Part one of two. Imelda May explores Ireland's rich history of literary talent, with writers often inspired by a land embellished with natural beauty

Brian and Mark head to Nashville to meet Emmylou Harris, who chats about her career and discusses her relationship with country rock pioneer Gram Parsons

The Elbow frontman introduces more music from the TV archives, beginning by reflecting on today's turbulent times with a look at era-defining protest songs

Paul McCartney joins the Rolling Stones guitarist to reminisce about life in the music industry and play songs from throughout his career, as well as music that has inspired him

A journey through the indie music scene of Glasgow between 1982 and 1992, with a look at the bands that emerged during this time, from the Vaselines to Primal Scream

Return of the programme in which garden designers talk about their projects, beginning with Piet Oudolf's walled garden at Scampston Hall in North Yorkshire

Gemma Cairney hosts a contest in which artists and local communities join forces to compete for the chance to create the UK's next major monument

A sketch by John Constable is expected to fetch £300,000 at Bonhams, while Sotheby's is selling the art collection of David Bowie

Bonhams auctions 10 cars that tell the story of early British motoring, including an 1897 Daimler, which could fetch up to £250,000

Behind the scenes with the fashion designer

The orchestra's performs Mahler's Second Symphony London's Royal Festival Hall for the opening concert of their 2023/2024 season