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Recounting from his notebooks, the Doctor considers his life and career as he tries to treat the patients of a village that is struggling to enter the modern age. Dealing not only with the superstitious and poorly educated patients but with his own inner demons, the doctor reveals doubts about his own competence and struggles with the immense burden of medical responsibility.

Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous - and deliberately ambiguous - look at what might have happened...

Set in London, these four 30-minute short stories will be characteristically dark and strange whilst also drawing on the deftly crafted characters' human warmth and wit. Centering on the act of storytelling, viewers will be drawn into Neil's intricately crafted world that moves seamlessly between reality and fantasy.Each film, although self-contained, explores common themes of human consumption, destructive obsession and psychological cannibalism - all told with great humour, humanity and a completely astounding musical score.

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell are on the search for this years 'Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year'.

This is an anthology of four spooky tales. Ray Winstone is heading a cast of acclaimed actors including Harry Potter star Michael Gambon in four HG Wells stories adapted especially for Sky Arts.The anthology of twisted tales includes The Late Mr Elvesham, The Purple Pileus, The Moth and Devotee of Art, and will form the series The Nightmare World of HG Wells, which is set to air on Sky Arts in January 2016. The broadcast will coincide with the 150th anniversary of Wells' birth.The set-based dramas will feature a mix of well-known faces and rising stars of British theatre and screen including Michael Gambon (Fortitude), Antonia Thomas (Misfits), Luke Treadaway (Unbroken), Shaun Parkes (Notes on a Scandal), Rupert Graves (Sherlock) Brid Brennan (Brooklyn) and Tom Goodman-Hill (Mr Selfridge).They join Winstone, who stars as the enigmatic author.In each of the shorts, Winstone's Wells acts as narrator, guiding the viewer through his nightmare stories, commenting on his characters and overseeing their twisted fates.

Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner present a new competition in which judges, Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge contestants landscape paintings, around various National Trust locations.

This four-part series explores the history of science fiction in the atomic age. It looks at the creation of the atomic bomb by J. Robert Oppenheimer and others, the Cold War, and the many varieties of science fiction expression in all media. Richly illustrated and with a specially written orchestral score, this powerful series will inspire, shock, engage and entertain, with its evocative description of visions of the future expressed in the greatest works of science fiction.

This is a sketch show that puts history's most famous women into the psychiatrist's chair and shines a spotlight on their psychoses and obsessions.

Sky Arts launches the ultimate search for Europe's best photographer with this unique competition. Open to both amateurs and professionals, the winner will receive EUR150,000 and their own exhibition.

Movie critic Ian Nathan goes in search of the cinematically sublime and explores the ingredients that went into making a classic.

The show follows six different actors as they explore their relationship with the playwright William Shakespeare. In each episode, the participant featured takes on of Shakespeare's plays and traces the story of how the play was written.

The show follows a son, who with his mother fast-approaching old age, decides to test how adventurous she can be.

Join AC/DC singer, Brian Johnson and Dire Straits singer and guitarist, Mark Knopfler as they share their incredible knowledge and experiences with each other - and a hand-picked selection of music royalty.

Takes viewers on a fascinating journey through the history and cultural impact of music photography.

The legendary AC/DC frontman will debut his new show Brian Johnson's A Life on the Road, a six part series featuring Johnson chatting it up with some of his also-legendary rock and roll friends. We'll get the tour stories and more, right from the horses' mouths, with said horses including Lars Ulrich, Roger Daltrey, Sting, Nick Mason, Robert Plant and Joe Elliott.

Art critic Waldemar Januszczak explores three of art's most controversial and important subjects.

Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir will follow prolific artist Jim and his wife Nancy as they explore some of Britain's best beauty spots, joined along the way by a few famous friends. Their challenge? Create an original piece of bird art celebrating the unique species native to that region over the course of a weekend.

When it comes to traditional crafts, Britain has a rich heritage - from wood carving to blacksmithing and weaving to stained glass - but we risk losing them forever. Last year alone in the UK, four heritage crafts were declared extinct and a further 56 critically endangered. The Prince's Master Crafters: The Next Generation will bring some of these crafts back to life, reinvigorating them with a new generation of talent. Drawn from across the country, the six amateur craftspeople will explore the history and importance of six key disciplines. They're joined by some of the country's leading experts who each week set them a new task within their crafts.

The Art of Architecture explores some of the world's most famous structures and the inspirations of the architects behind them.

Get ready to dive deep into the lives and legacies of music's greatest icons. From Elvis to Beyonce, we explore their impact and influence on the world. With rare footage and interviews with those who knew them best, Music Icons is a must-watch for any music lover. Discover the stories behind the songs and the people who made them famous.

Profiles of stars from Hollywood's golden age.

A fascinating look at the life and work of some of Hollywood's most iconic filmmakers.

An extraordinary range of writers turned to a form of writing where they created "Wonderlands", "Neverlands" - places of happiness in which children were portrayed as living in a happy world, where sorrow and the difficulties and tragedies of adult life were simply removed. But the authors of these magical stories had lives that consisted of great unhappiness, often using their creativity to overcome terrible adversities.

This documentary series tells the stories of a host of historic paintings that have been tragically lost, stolen or destroyed over the decades and centuries.

Focusing on the art and artists within Tate Britain's collection, featuring various art historians and cultural figures exploring different themes and artists.