Don’t panic. Sky Arts and NOW presents a freewheeling ride into the power of ideas, in an original documentary exploring the life of author, polymath and environmentalist Douglas Adams in Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future.
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Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future
Author of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’, polymath Douglas Adams was a pioneer of science fiction, comedy, technology, and environmental activism. Campaigning for endangered species and the coming storm of climate change he was years ahead of his time.His philosophy and the ideas he had were meaningful, and visionary.We enter the mind and universe of Douglas Adams, and the world he imagined. Featuring interviews with family and friends including Stephen Fry, Griff Rhys Jones, Mary Allen, Jon Canter and John Lloyd.
Thursday 27 March 20.00 Sky Arts & NOW
The Girl on the Milk Carton
Parts 1 & 2
Five days before Christmas 1984, 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews went missing from her own living room in the small town of Greeley, Colorado. In an attempt to find her, Jonelle was given the tragic distinction as one of the first missing children whose face appeared on a milk carton. Sadly, the publicity did not bring her home. Nearly 35 years after her disappearance, her remains were found more than 20 miles away from her home. In a bizarre twist, a true-crime fanatic and gubernatorial candidate, obsessed with Jonelle’s disappearance for three decades became the main suspect. Master manipulator and aspiring politician Steve Pankey had inserted himself into this case by volunteering details about Jonelle’s murder, but only in exchange for a deal. Pankey’s ex-wife, a key witness in the case against him, bravely comes forward to exclusively share her experience of living with a deluded fantasist and sadistic murderer, and reveals the crucial evidence that led to his prosecution.
Sunday 23 March 21.00 Sky Crime & NOW – all episodes available
Draw with Will
Season 4
Get ready to sketch as world-renowned comic book maestro, Will Sliney returns for a brand new season of Draw with Will on Sky Kids and NOW.
Join Will in 20 exciting new episodes as he guides you through drawing some iconic characters that will leap off the page. From mischievous Minions to everyone’s favourite ogre, Shrek, and Sky Original characters Isadora Moon and BooSnoo!, Will’s easy-to-follow instructions will bring these beloved characters to life in no time. So, grab your pencils, unleash your creativity, and get ready to learn some amazing drawing skills!
Monday 24 March Sky KIds & NOW – all episodes available
Sneaks
From the writer and creator of The Princess and The Frog and Treasure Planet comes a new animation stomping onto the scene, Sneaks.
Sneaks follows the story of Ty – a designer trainer who lives a life of luxury and comfort, complete with living in a velvet-lined box. However, when a shady shoe collector steals his sister, Ty, is forced to venture out into the world, and onto the streets of New York, to rescue her. As Ty teams up with shoes from all walks of life – and all five of New York’s boroughs – he discovers adventure and the joys of life outside of the (shoe) box… and even finds a sole-mate in the process.
Mixing original hip-hop and rap music and featuring the vocal talents of Keith David, Laurence Fishburne, Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence and more, Sneaks is a family-friendly love letter to American sneaker culture and the varied cultures that fill the Big Apple.
Available from Friday 28 March Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW