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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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17:30
 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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20:45
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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22:00
New: Grand Ole Opry: Luke Bryan, Darius Ricker
New. Join another selection of country music's biggest stars as they take to the famous Grand Ole Opry stage and perform some of their greatest hits.
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23:00
 Guy Garvey: From The Vaults
1981: Elbow frontman Guy Garvey lifts the lid on two decades of TV gold. Here, he takes you through 1981, reflecting on the year's defining musical performances. (4 of 5)
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TV guide - Saturday, 27/04/24

00:00
Blitzed: The 80s Blitz Kids Story
The story of the London venue that - amid strikes, racism and homophobia in 1979 - became the Soho equivalent of Studio 54, frequented by Boy George, Sade and more.
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01:40
Duran Duran - Rio: Classic Albums
A detailed look at the English new wave band's second album, which propelled them to stardom against a troubled backdrop of riots, record unemployment figures and the Falklands War.
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02:40
 Simple Minds: Berlin Live
Celebrating their 40th Anniversary with a European Tour, Simple Minds performed to a live audience under the lights at SchwuZ, Berlin in 2018. Contains flashing images.
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04:00
 The South Bank Show
The Pin, Marina Kemp & Nick Rowland: The spotlight is on more young, talented creatives as we meet the nominees for the 2021 Sky Arts South Bank Times Breakthrough Awards. (2 of 4)
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05:00
 Auction: David Gilmour Special
The huge personal guitar collection of Pink Floyd's David Gilmour comes to Christie's - including the iconic black Fender Stratocaster which featured on many of the rock legend's hits.
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05:30
 Auction: George Michael Special
The art collection of late pop superstar George Michael goes under the hammer at Christie's in an auction featuring works by Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst and Bridget Riley.
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06:00
 Arts Uncovered
Royal Society of Literature: A Sky Arts bursary enabled the Royal Society of Literature to create the Sky Arts RSL Writers Awards, offering support to emerging writers of colour.
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06:10
Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague
Embrace the cinematic compositions of Hans Zimmer with a concert led by the renowned film score composer himself, as over 70 musicians join him on stage for an extraordinary show.
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09:00
 Tales Of The Unexpected
Would You Believe It: Two archaeologists working in Jordan get more than they bargain for when they decide to smuggle the statue of a mysterious woman over the border to Israel. (S4, ep 1)
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09:30
 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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10:00
 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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10:30
 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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11:00
 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Back for Christmas: Before leaving for America, a man kills his wife and buries her. Once Stateside, he receives messages telling him the murder will be exposed. (S1, ep 23)
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11:30
 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The Perfect Murder: Worried that their Aunt Rosalie doesn't really like them, brothers Paul and Henri set out to get their hands on her fortune any way they can. (S1, ep 24)
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12:00
 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
There was an Old Woman: With only one thing in mind, the dishonest Frank and Lorna Bramwell visit the home of wealthy, eccentric Monica Laughton - intent on robbing her. (S1, ep 25)
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12:30
 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Whodunit: Recently deceased, Alexander Penn Arlington gets permission from the recording angel to relive his last day on earth, so that he can discover who killed him. (S1, ep 26)
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13:00
New: The Circus
New. In what is widely considered one of his greatest films, Charlie Chaplin stars as the tramp who inadvertently finds himself at the centre of a circus show.
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14:25
Cirque Du Soleil: Kooza
The sensational human circus's thrilling spectacle combining two of the great circus traditions, acrobatic performance and the art of clowning, in a weird and wonderful kingdom.
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16:25
Elvis Presley: Aloha From Hawaii
A spectacular concert from the King of Rock 'n' Roll at the Honolulu International Center. With hits like Suspicious Minds and Burning Love.
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18:00
 The Yardbirds: Music Icons
They may not have been as big as The Beatles, but they did launch three of rock's greatest guitarists: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. This is the Yardbirds' story. (S2, ep 13)
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18:30
Pink Floyd: The Endless River
New. A film from long-time Pink Floyd collaborator Ian Emes, offering a captivating and intuitive interpretation of the Rock'n'Roll legends' music.
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19:40
Pink Floyd: The Story Of Wish You Were Here
New interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Nick Mason tell the fascinating story of the making of Pink Floyd's landmark 1975 album Wish You Were Here.
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21:00
New: Have You Got It Yet? The...
...Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. New. Follow the tragic journey of Syd Barrett - the original singer of Pink Floyd - as interviews with those closest to him detail his downfall.
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