Sky Arts TV Guide — Saturday, 18 April 2026

Early Morning

00:15 1h

Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends

S1 · E5 · Carlos Santana

Brian and Mark visit Carlos Santana

Brian Johnson and Mark Knopfler visit guitarist Carlos Santana, discussing his incredible journey in music from the early days through to his resurgence in the late-1990s

01:15 2h

Isle of Wight Festival 2023

Part One

Highlights of the festival

Highlights of the festival, which this year featured headline sets from Pulp, George Ezra, The Chemical Brothers and Robbie Williams.

03:15 1h 10m

Women Who Rock

S1 · E3 · Power

A look at the 1990s

A look at female pioneers of the 1990s, when questions of feminism and control intensified and the likes of Missy Elliott, Courtney Love and Alanis Morissette made music on their own terms

04:25 1h 10m

Kate Bush: The Timeless Genius

A look at the music and legacy of the singer-songwriter

A look at the music and legacy of the singer-songwriter, revealing how she has managed to transcend eras and trends and influenced a new generation of artists

05:35 25m

Discovering: Rod Stewart

S2 · E8

The singer's life and career

Music critics reflect on the life and career of the former Faces frontman, one of the best-selling artists of all time

Morning

06:00 1h 10m

Dance On!

Four internationally acclaimed dancers reflect on their careers

Internationally acclaimed dancers Gesine Moog, Friedemann Vogel, Polina Semionova and William Moore reflect on their careers

07:10 1h 10m

English National Ballet in Paris

The company's first visit to the Paris Opera

Documentary following the ENB as the company prepared for its first visit to the Paris Opera for performances of Le Corsaire on this world-renowned stage

08:20 30m

Tales of the Unexpected

S5 · E4 · Run, Rabbit, Run

A writer uncovers an intriguing story

A writer uncovers an intriguing story when he revisits his wartime lodgings. Drama, starring Leslie Caron and James Aubrey

08:50 30m

Tales of the Unexpected

S5 · E5 · Stranger in Town

An eccentric stranger arrives in town

An eccentric stranger arrives in town and bewitches the children with his magic, but he appears to have something else up his sleeve. Drama, starring Derek Jacobi

09:20 30m

Tales of the Unexpected

S5 · E6 · The Moles

Two amateur crooks plan a bank robbery

Two would-be burglars enlist the help of a professional villain, but things do not turn out as planned. Starring Harry H Corbett and Fulton Mackay

09:50 30m

Tales of the Unexpected

S5 · E7 · Decoy

A police constable is used as a decoy

A police constable is used as bait to catch a murderer. Drama, starring Susan Penhaligon and Tim Woodward

10:20 30m

Tales of the Unexpected

S5 · E8 · Pattern of Guilt

A man falls for his ex-wife

A man falls in love with his ex-wife, but his heartless current spouse will do anything to make divorce difficult. Starring Peter Egan, Jennie Linden and Suzanne Danielle

10:50 1h

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

S1 · E5 · Captive Audience

A writer appears to admit a murder to his publisher

A writer who has suffered trauma sends audiotapes to his publisher that presents the author as a murderer emerging from a love triangle. James Mason and Angie Dickinson star

11:50 1h

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

S1 · E6 · Final Vow

A novice nun loses a priceless 15th-century statuette

A novice nun loses a priceless 15th-century Donatello statuette donated to the convent by an ageing criminal seeking redemption for his illegal endeavours. Caryl Lynley stars

Daytime

12:50 2h 10m

Sabrina

Sabrina Comedy, Drama, Romance Film ★ 7.5

Romantic comedy, with Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart

★ Cast & Info

15:00 1h

Discovering: Jack Nicholson

S9 · E1 · Jack Nicholson

A profile of the Oscar-winning actor

A profile of the Oscar-winning American actor, whose film credits include Easy Rider, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Shining, A Few Good Men and The Departed

16:00 1h

Spymasters: The Great Spy Writers

S1 · E3 · Ian Fleming to James Bond

A look at author Ian Fleming's life and work

A look at author Ian Fleming's remarkable life, his creation James Bond's effect on literature and film and the spy's influence on actual intelligence.

17:00 1h 25m

Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here

The making of the band's classic album

Documentary telling the story behind the making of Pink Floyd's landmark 1975 album Wish You Were Here, featuring interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Nick Mason

Tonight's Highlights

18:25 2h 35m

Cream Reunion Concert

The reconvened 1960s band's 2005 concert

The reconvened 1960s band's concert at the Royal Albert Hall in May 2005. Original members Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker play the group's greatest hits

21:00 1h 45m

The Yardbirds

A history of the rock band

A history of the rock band, which was the launching pad for guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. With contributions by Ronnie Wood, Brian May and Alice Cooper

22:45 1h 15m

Buddy Holly: Rave On

The story of Buddy Holly's life and career

Rock 'n' roll started with Elvis, but some believe that pop music started with Buddy Holly and the Crickets. As a songwriter, Holly revolutionised the genre by introducing dynamic new rhythms and unpredictable melodies beyond its traditional blues roots. In his songs written and recorded in the late '50s, it is already possible to hear the beat group sound of the 1960s, and beyond. This documentary tells the story of Holly's tragically short life and career through interviews with those who knew him and worked with him. Contributors include Don McLean, Paul Anka, Don Everly, Hank Marvin and Bob Harris

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