Sky Arts 2 TV Guide
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Tales of the UnexpectedSeason 2 Episode 2: SkinA penniless man persuades an unknown artist to tattoo a picture on his back. But when the artist becomes famous, the man becomes a masterpiece. Drama, starring Derek Jacobi
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Tales of the UnexpectedSeason 2 Episode 3: Galloping Foxley
A man is haunted by an unhappy childhood and taunted by school bullies - and a stranger on a train could be responsible for his misery. Drama, starring John Mills and Anthony Steel
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- 9:00am
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La Boheme
Gale Edwards' take on Puccini's opera. Set in 1930s Berlin during the dying days of the Weimar Republic. From the Opera Australia and starring, Takesha Meshe Kizart as Mimi and Ji-Min Park as Rodolfo
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- 11:10am
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The Legendary Bing Crosby
Collection of some of Bing Crosby's most memorable performances, including his collaboration with David Bowie on The Little Drummer Boy in 1982. There are also performances with Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and solo songs I Love Paris, Swanee and Ol' Man River. The singer's widow Kathryn and daughter Mary offer an insight into the life and career of this timeless entertainer, along with nostalgic clips of Crosby singing, dancing and joking on stage
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- 12:30pm
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The Open Road
Claude Friese-Greene's ground-breaking 1924 travelogue led the way in colour cinematography as he recorded, in vivid detail, life on the road between Land's End and John O'Groats
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- 1:55pm
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Bach: The Complete Organ WorksHerzlich tut mich verlangen
John Scott Whiteley performs Bach's chorale Herzlich tut mich verlangen in Neuenfelde, Germany
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- 2:00pm
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Evgeny Kissin at Orange: Bach and Schumann
The Russian pianist performs Bach's Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C, and Schumann's Sonata No 1 in F sharp minor at the Choregies d'Orange Summer Festival in France
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- 3:00pm
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Itzhak Perlman Conducts the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
The musician conducts the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra through an all-Beethoven programme at the Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv, including performances of the Egmont Overture and the composer's Pastoral Symphony
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- 5:00pm
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British Legends of Stage and ScreenSeason 1 Episode 6: Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi discusses the roles that have defined his career, including playing Laertes opposite Peter O'Toole's Hamlet at London's National Theatre and starring in the BBC's acclaimed 1976 drama I, Claudius. He also recalls his portrayals of historical figures including Alan Turing, Francis Bacon and Adolf Hitler, and shares lessons he has learned from his decades in the entertainment industry
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- 6:00pm
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Sensitive SkinSeason 2 Episode 5: Kiss of Life
Roger goes on trial for fraud and is surprised to be represented by old schoolmate Leonard Richards. Davina is told she has nothing to worry about when she visits her heart doctor Matthew for the third time, but it soon becomes clear he may be interested in more than just her health. Patrick Malahide and Simon Williams guest star
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- 6:35pm
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The Curse Of The Gothic Symphony
In December 2010, 500 performers came together in Brisbane to take on an 80-year-old curse and stage the largest, longest and most technically-difficult symphony ever composed, Havergal Brian's Gothic Symphony. The piece required a staggering two orchestras, four brass bands and five choirs under the relentless conductor, John Curro
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- 8:05pm
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Itzhak Perlman Conducts the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
The musician conducts the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra through an all-Beethoven programme at the Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv, including performances of the Egmont Overture and the composer's Pastoral Symphony
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- 10:00pm
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Andre Rieu: On My Way to New YorkSeason 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1
A behind-the-scenes look at the violinist's preparations for a concert in New York
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- 10:30pm
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Andre Rieu: On My Way to New YorkSeason 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2
A behind-the-scenes look at the violinist's preparations for a concert in New York
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- 11:00pm
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Andre Rieu: On My Way to New YorkSeason 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3
A behind-the-scenes look at the violinist's preparations for a concert in New York
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- 11:30pm
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Andre Rieu: On My Way to New YorkSeason 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4
A behind-the-scenes look at the violinist's preparations for a concert in New York