Great Art Series 1

Great Art is introduced by curator and broadcaster Tim Marlow, Artistic Director of The Royal Academy of Arts, and features a host of eminent art experts, providing the perfect guides to history's artistic greats. The series is adapted from full-length films originally released in cinemas under Exhibition on Screen and broadcast on Sky Arts.

There's no better way to take in Greece's great diversity, natural beauty, and mythic grandeur than to experience it from a god's-eye-view. This exhilarating aerial tour whisks you away on a four-part, cross-country journey above the heart of Athens, over the timeless, contrasting Aegean archipelago, and across eastern islands of mesmerizing beauty and priceless heritage. Along with the physical splendors, we also explore the human stories of the people who embody the ingenuity, resilience, and vibrant spirit of this remarkable country.

Myths lead us to perilous adventures in search of money and fame. Will it be possible to find the treasure or will the voyages end in failure? Ever wonder if Noah's Ark actually exists, or if the Holy Grail's supernatural powers provide eternal youth? For some, these seeming legends are an authentic reality. MYTH HUNTERS tells the gripping adventures of the ultimate quest seekers who believe in the myths and are on a mission to prove their historical accuracy.

Michael Portillo explores Canada, armed with his Appleton's 1899 Guidebook.

Charlie Luxton goes behind the scenes exploring the enormous £45 million art project set to illuminate central London's bridges with more than 100,000 lights.

From popular revolt to the obsession with the self, even to modern nationalism, Simon Schama explores the enduring and powerful legacy the romantics have left on our modern world.

"Ancient Superstructures" reveals the secrets behind the world's most famous monuments. Some of the ancient marvels which are among the most studied and scrutinized monuments in the world still remain shrouded in mystery. What if the answers were right in front of us… but invisible to the human eye?

From painters to photographers, sculptors, choreographers, fashion designers and musicians, the African arts scene is full of talented young people from a variety of backgrounds. The new “Y’Africa” show, which is a contraction of “Africa Ya lelo” or “Africa today” in Lingala, enables you to discover this diverse range of artists through a series of portraits following their lives and passions.Embark on an exciting journey through Africa and meet a new generation of contemporary artists.