Sky Arts Documentaries

Documentary about the boom in British cinema as new, pioneering techniques saw productivity sky-rocket and creativity flourish within the industry

Long overlooked, Lolly and Lily Yeats lived in the imposing shadow of WB Yeats and Jack Yeats, but the two sisters would contribute to a renewed sense of Irish national identity through their arts and craft business, Cuala Press.

Revisit the career of Mary Cassatt through prints, pastels and paintings, exploring the often-overlooked Impressionist's influence on how women appear in art.

Melvyn Bragg draws on a career spanning more than 60 years, making a rousing case for why the arts matter - exploring his early years and the stories of influential interviewees.

Recounted through family, friends and peers, explore the brilliant career of late Oscar winner Alec Guinness - beginning with his 1934 debut at the Playhouse Theatre.

The story of five years, 1963-1968, which saw The Yardbirds go from a small-time suburban blues outfit to one of the most respected rock bands in history. The rock band was the launching pad for guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page.

To some it was an unassuming pub on a side street in Dublin's city centre, to musicians, dancers, singers and listeners, Hughes' was a mecca of traditional Irish music for more than 35 years.