by Redazione 25/10/2026
Categories: Cinema, theater and TV / Disclaimer
From the history of the Etruscans to Leonardo’s masterpieces, exploring the relationship between art and power, famous art thefts, and the history of Lucca Comics & Games: here are the programs to watch on Rai Storia, Rai 5, and Sky Arte.
The television lineup for the week of October 25–31, 2026, features documentaries, in-depth programs, and art films dedicated to the great figures of history, Italy’s cultural heritage, and the connections between art and society.
On Rai 5, Tuesday, October 27, late at night, “60 Times Lucca: The Adventurous History of Lucca Comics & Games,” a documentary tracing the history of the Lucca event, from its origins to its growth into one of the leading international gatherings dedicated to comics, video games, and pop culture. On Wednesday, October 28, from 10:33 p.m. to 11:24 p.m., “Freddie Mercury” will air—the first episode of the series “Ten Photographs,” which traces the history of Queen’s famous frontman through the images that documented his life and career.
On Rai Storia, Sunday, October 25, from 5:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., “The Etruscans Through Villa Giulia: The Origins” will air—an episode of the Rai Cultura series dedicated to Etruscan civilization. On Monday, October 26, from 5:45 p.m. to 5:55 p.m., “The Etruscans Through Villa Giulia: Society and the Cult of the Dead” is scheduled—a new episode that explores the social organization and funeral practices of this ancient people.
On Sky Arte, Sunday, October 25, the lineup begins at 12:30 a.m. with “Hitler’s Great Fear: The Trial of Degenerate Art,” a documentary that reconstructs the relationship between the Nazi regime and modern art, focusing on censorship and the role of artistic expression as a form of resistance. At 2:20 a.m., the second episode of the series “Picasso” is scheduled, dedicated to the Spanish artist’s life, loves, and masterpieces. The documentary on degenerate art returns to the air at 9:15 a.m., followed at 10:50 a.m. by “Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers,” a journey through the life and work of Vincent van Gogh, exploring his artistic exploration, poetry, and time in Arles.
At 12:30 p.m., “Klimt’s Kiss” airs, dedicated to Gustav Klimt’s famous painting and its interweaving of symbolism, decoration, and eroticism. In the afternoon, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:55 p.m., the first three episodes of the series “Picasso” will air. Finally, at 8:40 p.m., “ArtBox” returns with an in-depth look at Shilpa Gupta’s exhibition “One Palm Closer to the Sky” at the GAM in Milan, a conversation with psychotherapist Matteo Lancini on relationships among adolescents and young adults, and the presentation of the “Atlas of Contemporary Art” edited by Daniele Radini Tedeschi.
On Monday, October 26, at 1:00 a.m., “L’ombra di Goya” airs—a documentary film dedicated to the Spanish artist and his ability to depict the nightmares, obsessions, and ghosts of the human condition. “ArtBox” is also scheduled for 6 a.m. and 1:05 p.m. The morning continues at 10:25 a.m. with “Invisible Italies,” dedicated to Anagni, the City of the Popes, and at 11 a.m. with an episode on the history of Caprarola and the Duchy of Castro. In the early afternoon, at 1:40 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., the series “La nave dei folli – Beyond Reason,” hosted by Carlo Lucarelli, explores Nero—an emblematic figure of madness in power—and the sculptor Camille Claudel, a pioneer of innovative research into matter and movement.
At 5:10 p.m., “Otro Renacimiento. From Naples to Madrid, from the Prado to Capodimonte” is scheduled, dedicated to the era of the “moderna” style in Naples and to Spanish artists trained during the Renaissance. In the evening, at 9:15 p.m., “Art Crimes” reconstructs the 1979 theft of five paintings by Frans Hals from Friedenstein Castle in East Germany and their recovery in 2019. At 10:15 p.m., a new episode of the series recounts the theft of two Bruegel works in Nice in 2007, which was solved thanks to an undercover operation. The day concludes at 11:15 p.m. with “Munch’s The Scream – The Great Theft,” which traces the story of the theft of the famous painting and the investigation to recover it.
On Tuesday, October 27, at 6:00 a.m., “ArtBox” offers an overview of the most interesting exhibitions in Italy and abroad, featuring contributions from experts, collectors, and curators. At 8:40 a.m., an episode of the series “The Immortals” is scheduled, dedicated to Tazio Nuvolari and Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. From 9:10 a.m. to 11:10 a.m., “Tina” traces the life and career of Tina Turner, covering her path to success and her personal story. The morning continues with “Invisible Italies”: at 11:10 a.m., an episode dedicated to the Duchy of Maria Luigia and the history of Parma, followed at 11:45 a.m. by a journey through the County of Soleto and Grecia Salentina.
In the early afternoon, at 1:55 p.m. and 2:55 p.m., episodes of “Art Crimes” return, focusing on the thefts of works by Frans Hals and Bruegel. At 3:55 p.m., the art film “Io, Leonardo,” starring Luca Argentero and narrated by Francesco Pannofino, traces the life and thought of Leonardo da Vinci. At 5:25 p.m., “The Ladies with the Ermine” reconstructs the history of Leonardo’s famous painting and the women whose lives it touched. In prime time, at 8:40 p.m., “ArtBox” presents a new episode premiering tonight, followed by a repeat at 10:55 p.m.
On Wednesday, October 28, at 10:35 a.m., “Italie invisibili” explores the Castelli Romani and their historical and artistic heritage, while at 11:10 a.m., an episode is dedicated to Ancona and its role in the Adriatic Renaissance. At 11:45 a.m., “Venice: Infinite Avant-Garde” explores the heritage of the lagoon city, connecting its past and future. In the early afternoon, at 1:25 p.m., “ArtBox” returns. This is followed, at 2:00 p.m., by two episodes of “Italy for Movies”: the first, “Open-Air Art Gardens,” is dedicated to murals, installations, and sculptures in public spaces; the second, at 2:50 p.m., takes viewers on a journey through ancient sites and recently discovered locations that tell the stories of the peoples and cultures that once inhabited them.
On Thursday, October 29, at 8:20 a.m., “Gli immortali” returns with an episode dedicated to Tazio Nuvolari and Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. At 11:05 a.m., “Invisible Italies” takes viewers on a journey to discover the Marquisate of Monferrato during the final decades of the Paleologi dynasty, while at 11:40 a.m., an episode is dedicated to Benevento and the cultural and artistic uniqueness of its Lombard past. At 12:15 p.m., “The Story of Milan: From Villages to the City, From the City to the Neighborhoods” traces the evolution of Milan’s neighborhoods, once autonomous communities and now an integral part of the metropolis.
In the evening, at 7:35 p.m., “The Hidden Renaissance – African Presences in Art” explores the presence of African people and people of African descent in works of art—a topic long neglected by historians. At 9:15 p.m., a new series of episodes from “Great Masters” begins, dedicated to the leading figures of Italian art: the first episode features Giotto, followed at 10:05 p.m. by Guercino, at 10:40 p.m. by Guido Reni, and at 11:15 p.m. by Parmigianino. The evening concludes with a repeat of the episode dedicated to Giotto at 11:50 p.m.
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