Sky Arts Wednesday

A look back at the career of British Soprano singer Lesley Garrett as Melvyn Bragg reflects on more unforgettable episodes of The South Bank Show

A 2024 concert by the violinist and his Johann Strauss Orchestra at the Al Dana Amphitheatre in Sakhir

Bob Ross creates a tropical seascape, with palm trees swaying in the breeze

In the space of just half an hour, Bob Ross breaks down how to create a brown-toned mountain scene on canvas

A swindler buys a painting from a sweet old lady, but gets less than he bargained for. Drama, starring Bill Maynard and Jesse Matthews

A man is shot in a locked room with only one other person in it - but there is no sign of a gun

A funeral director blackmails a client when he learns the man's business partner did not really die in a road accident. Ed Gardner and John Fiedler star

A boxing manager risks his fighter's health by increasing the dosage of a secret energy formula. Robert Keith, Frankie Darro and Karl Lukas star

The life and work of Robert Wise, who won Oscars for The Sound of Music and West Side Story and also directed The Day the Earth Stood Still and The Andromeda Strain

The life and career of the New Zealand-born actor, known for his roles in A Beautiful Mind, Les Misérables and Robin Hood, as well as winning an Oscar for Gladiator

When an acid-tongued gossip columnist lets fly with another barrage of witty one-liners, his victims want revenge. Luckily, a pair of young actors are on hand to teach him a lesson

A selfish actress used to having her own way asks her friend for help after catching the eye of a rich, elderly widower. Joan Collins and Pauline Collins star

Kate Bryan explores 20th-century portraiture, examining depictions of war poets and Queen Elizabeth II. Plus, Jim Moir drops in to discuss his favourite work

Frank Skinner and Denise Mina follow in the footsteps of Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift, two of the most brilliant humorists in the history of literature

The life and work of Alan J Pakula, who directed fims including Klute, The Parallax View, All the President's Men, Sophie's Choice and Presumed Innocent

The story of the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actress, known for her roles in Still Alice, Boogie Nights and The End of the Affair

A crooked antiques dealer masquerading as a clergyman encounters a farmer - who gives him a piece of furniture worth a fortune. Starring John Gielgud and Bernard Miles

A scorned husband seeks revenge on his wife and her lover - but is not certain who the man is. Starring Denholm Elliott and Joss Ackland

A successful novelist receives a letter from a struggling writer requesting advice, only to be asked for a hefty loan. George Grizzard and Dennis King star

A man's dog dies while he is out of town and he is convinced his wife buried his beloved pet alive, so he sets out to make her pay. Gene Evans and Carmen Mathews star

Nick Hands and Ellen Bills give a masterclass in letterpress printing, while Bill finds out about a feud between two leaders of the private letterpress world

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

A look at how Wall Street turned cool, with yuppies as role models, thriving in VIP lounges and embodying urban professional chic

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US

Documentary shedding new light on the turbulent private lives of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and the genuine friendship between them

The actor discusses his involvement in and the themes relating to David Hare's play

Edmund Capon investigates how Australian identity evolved in the first half of the 20th century against the backdrop of the First and Second World Wars

A look at Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's work on design museum V&A Dundee, including the huge challenges behind its construction

The Hospices de Beaune wine auction takes place in the Burgundy region of France, in a charitable event that dates back to 1795

Bonhams in Staffordshire auctions off eight rare Brough motorbikes, which were made famous by TE Lawrence. Meanwhile in London, Christie's is selling a selection of Old Masters

A New York City production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock musical, with an all-star cast including John Legend, Alice Cooper, Sara Bareilles and Jason Tam