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TV guide - Thursday, 25/04/24Now

00:00
Botticelli, Florence & The Medici
This documentary explores Sandro Botticelli and his innate ability to transfer the lights and shadows of the Renaissance Florence Medici era into his works.
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02:00
 New: Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends
New. Sir Tom Jones: In conversation and song, Sir Tom Jones shares captivating stories from his career - including his friendship with Elvis Presley. (S1, ep 1)
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03:00
David Harewood's F Word
Actor David Harewood heads to LA to talk to a few of his famous friends about how the road to Hollywood stardom is often a bumpy one strewn with rejection, disappointment and setbacks.
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04:00
 Lenny Henry's Got The Blues
The concluding instalment of Lenny Henry's exploration of blues music sees him perform on stage alongside Lulu, Laura Mvula and Mica Paris at a special charity gig. (3 of 3)
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05:00
 Simon Armitage: The South Bank Show
Simon Armitage: Melvyn meets the West Yorkshire poet Simon Armitage, who was appointed UK's 21st Poet Laurate in 2019, to discuss his colourful career. (4 of 4)
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06:00
Classic FM's Rising Stars...
...With Julian Lloyd Webber 2022. Join world-renowned cellist Julian Lloyd Webber to champion the next generation of classical artists as he introduces each performer to an audience.
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Classic FM's Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber
Classic FM's Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber returns at London's LSO St Lukes, showcasing five young classical musicians alongside the 12 Ensemble.
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08:00
 The Joy Of Painting
Winter Hideaway: Bob places a lonesome cabin - the perfect respite for a weary traveller - in the middle of a snowy setting. (S8, ep 7)
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08:30
 The Joy Of Painting
Majestic Pine: Bob paints a golden field of pines and greenery inside the unique shape of a tapered rectangle. (S8, ep 8)
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09:00
 Tales Of The Unexpected
Vicious Circle: When an elderly lady catches a burglar trying to rob her, she decides to help him go straight. But she has to take a different approach when he refuses to change. (S4, ep 2)
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 Tales Of The Unexpected
The Boy Who Talked With Animals: When David rescues a giant turtle, it looks as though he's found a new friend. But there could be more to his pet than meets the eye. (S4, ep 3)
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10:00
 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Your Witness: A woman, dissatisfied in her marriage to a philandering attorney, decides to take matters into her own hands. (S4, ep 31)
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 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Human Interest Story: A man declaring he is from Mars is interviewed by a newspaper reporter. Steve McQueen stars. (S4, ep 32)
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11:00
 Discovering: Jeff Bridges
A glimpse into the life of Jeff Bridges, who scooped an Academy Award for his performance in Crazy Heart and also starred in Tron and True Grit. (S10, ep 8)
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12:00
 The Joy Of Painting
Cactus at Sunset: Bob paints a path of cacti and rocks that leads up to a dramatic, fiery red sky in the background. (S8, ep 9)
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12:30
 The Joy Of Painting
Mountain Range: Guest painter Steve Ross uses an array of colour in this stirring depiction of giant peaks behind foothills opening onto a smooth lake. (S8, ep 10)
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13:00
 Tales Of The Unexpected
Best of Everything: Desperate to win the affections of his boss's daughter, Arthur accepts the help of his friend Charlie. But is he ready to count the true cost of love? (S4, ep 4)
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13:30
 Tales Of The Unexpected
Woman's Help: Henpecked Arthur decides to get rid of his demanding wife once and for all, so long as he gets her money. Unfortunately, his wife has a few secrets of her own... (S4, ep 5)
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14:00
Landmark
Artists and local communities join forces to compete for the chance to create the UK's next major landmark in this exciting new series hosted by Gemma Cairney. (S1, ep 5)
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15:00
 National Treasures - The Art Of Collecting
Art collector Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo shows us the paintings she has chosen to hang in her own home and reflects on the state of collecting today. (S1, ep 8)
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16:00
 Discovering: Sean Connery
A look at the life and legendary career of the original James Bond - Academy Award-winning Sean Connery. (S10, ep 9)
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17:00
 Tales Of The Unexpected
Shatterproof: Ellen is trapped in a loveless marriage with her wealthy husband. But her plan to kill him backfires when the hitman she hires becomes friendly with the target. (S4, ep 6)
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17:30
 Tales Of The Unexpected
Sound Machine: Klausner is a botanist who has invented a machine that can translate the sounds of trees and plants into intelligible speech, but he is shocked by what he hears. (S4, ep 7)
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18:00
 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The Dusty Drawer: A man seeks revenge on a bank clerk who once stole some money from him. (S4, ep 33)
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18:30
 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A True Account: A woman consults an attorney about her husband, whom she believes is a murderer. (S4, ep 34)
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19:00
 The Joy Of Painting
Lonely Retreat: Bob uses blue and red highlights to accentuate the drama and beauty of a snow-covered cabin at sunset. (S8, ep 11)
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19:30
 The Joy Of Painting
Northern Lights: Bob uses a black canvas to create the scene of a snowy landscape with the stunning lights of the northern sky. (S8, ep 12)
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20:00
 The Directors
...Directors. A look at the life and career of the director of Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker, the latter of which she won the Oscar for Best Director. (S6, ep 5)
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21:00
 Discovering: Whoopi Goldberg
A look into the life and career of one of Hollywood's most recognisable stars, known for her work in The Colour Purple, Sister Act, Glory and more. (S12, ep 3)
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22:00
 New: Johnson & Knopfler's Music Legends
New. Sir Tom Jones: In conversation and song, Sir Tom Jones shares captivating stories from his career - including his friendship with Elvis Presley. (S1, ep 1)
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23:00
 The Movies
The 2000s To Today, Part 1: The journey through the history of American cinema concludes with a look at cinema from the 2000s through to the present day. (S1, ep 11)
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TV guide - Friday, 26/04/24

00:00
 Discovering Westerns On Film
Leading British film critics Ian Nathan, Derek Malcolm and Stephen Armstrong review their greatest Western films.
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01:35
John Wayne: America At All Costs
Fascinating film exploring all sides of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood star, while dissecting 50 years of American history and its effect on the cinema industry.
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02:35
John Malkovich: Just Call Me God
This musical drama stars John Malkovich as a crazed dictator who delivers a powerful monologue accompanied by the music of Bach, Franck, Widor, Messiaen and Ligeti.
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04:00
 The South Bank Show
Arlo Parks & Samuel Bailey: The nominees for this year's Sky Arts South Bank Times Breakthrough Awards come under the spotlight. (1 of 4)
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05:00
 Auction: Shakespeare Special
More than 400 years after his death, an example of the celebrated playwright's completed work - The First Folio - is up for auction at Christie's in New York and could fetch millions.
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05:30
 Auction: Sir Winston Churchill Special
The only painting Winston Churchill did during World War II has found its way to Christie's from Angelina Jolie's art collection, with an estimate worth millions.
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06:00
 Darbar: Music Of India
Coverage of the 2019 Darbar Festival celebrating the best of Indian classical music and dance. From Sadlers' Wells and the Barbican.
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07:00
 Battle Of The Brass Bands
Follow four of the greatest brass bands of all time as they compete for top spot in the prestigious National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall. (3 of 4)
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08:00
 The Joy Of Painting
Cactus at Sunset: Bob paints a path of cacti and rocks that leads up to a dramatic, fiery red sky in the background. (S8, ep 9)
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08:30
 The Joy Of Painting
Mountain Range: Guest painter Steve Ross uses an array of colour in this stirring depiction of giant peaks behind foothills opening onto a smooth lake. (S8, ep 10)
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09:00
 Tales Of The Unexpected
Best of Everything: Desperate to win the affections of his boss's daughter, Arthur accepts the help of his friend Charlie. But is he ready to count the true cost of love? (S4, ep 4)
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09:30
 Tales Of The Unexpected
Woman's Help: Henpecked Arthur decides to get rid of his demanding wife once and for all, so long as he gets her money. Unfortunately, his wife has a few secrets of her own... (S4, ep 5)
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10:00
 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The Dusty Drawer: A man seeks revenge on a bank clerk who once stole some money from him. (S4, ep 33)
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10:30
 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A True Account: A woman consults an attorney about her husband, whom she believes is a murderer. (S4, ep 34)
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11:00
 Discovering: Sean Connery
A look at the life and legendary career of the original James Bond - Academy Award-winning Sean Connery. (S10, ep 9)
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12:00
 The Joy Of Painting
Lonely Retreat: Bob uses blue and red highlights to accentuate the drama and beauty of a snow-covered cabin at sunset. (S8, ep 11)
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12:30
 The Joy Of Painting
Northern Lights: Bob uses a black canvas to create the scene of a snowy landscape with the stunning lights of the northern sky. (S8, ep 12)
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13:00
 Tales Of The Unexpected
Shatterproof: Ellen is trapped in a loveless marriage with her wealthy husband. But her plan to kill him backfires when the hitman she hires becomes friendly with the target. (S4, ep 6)
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13:30
 Tales Of The Unexpected
Sound Machine: Klausner is a botanist who has invented a machine that can translate the sounds of trees and plants into intelligible speech, but he is shocked by what he hears. (S4, ep 7)
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14:00
Hepworth
A look at the life and work of Dame Barbara Hepworth, a pivotal figure in the British art world, with insight from experts and artists her work has influenced.
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15:00
D.H. Lawrence: Sex, Exile And Greatness
Documentary exploring the life and work of the novelist, poet, social critic and self-proclaimed 'outsider', who was often persecuted for his explicit subject matter.
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16:00
 Discovering: Robin Williams
A look at the life of the late Robin Williams, the Academy Award-winning star of much-loved films such as Good Will Hunting, Jumanji and Mrs Doubtfire. (S10, ep 10)
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17:00
 Tales Of The Unexpected
Never Speak Ill of the Dead: David is accused of murder when his wife Irene vanishes. Her promiscuous lifestyle made her the talk of the town, but the gossip has escalated. (S4, ep 8)
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 Tales Of The Unexpected
Best Policy: Harry's integrity and hard work have earned him a promotion at the bank. But despite his immaculate accounts, Harry is accused of embezzlement. (S4, ep 9)
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18:00
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Touché: A husband arranges for a young man to kill his wife's latest lover in a duel. (S4, ep 35)
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18:30
 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Invitation to an Accident: When a cheating wife is in an accident, her jealous husband is confronted about his possible involvement with the incident. (S4, ep 36)
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19:00
 The Joy Of Painting
Winter Evergreens: Bob creates a beautiful snowy landscape with stately evergreens, warmed by the low-hanging winter sun over distant mountains. (S9, ep 1)
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19:30
 The Joy Of Painting
Surf's Up: Bob takes on a dramatic ocean scene as he paints crashing waves, rolling in to crash against sand and rock. (S9, ep 2)
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20:00
Johnny Cash: A Legend in Concert
Fantastic collection of recordings from Johnny Cash's early years, including nostalgic performances of I Got Stripes, Don't Take Your Guns To Town and Five Feet High and Rising.
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California Dreamin' : The Songs Of The Mamas & The Papas
Interviews and performance footage tells the remarkable story of 1960s Californian pop group The Mamas and the Papas.
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