Sky Arts Summer Festivals 2011

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Throughout August

Festivals provide the only chance most of us will ever have to stand in a two-hour queue for a flooded Portaloo, go three days without sleep, or develop trench foot. So if you are going to one this year, remember your wellies. If you're not, then sit back and enjoy Sky Arts' highlights of some of Britain's biggest music festivals throughout August. The festival season includes High Voltage on Saturday 6 August, Camp Bestival on Saturday 13 August, Sonisphere on Saturday 20 August and The Co-operative Cambridge Folk Festival on Saturday 22 - Saturday 27 August.


Fashion Police (New Episodes)

Style

Starts Sunday 7 August

A weekly half hour in which Joan Rivers and her fashion team dissect the week's celebrities, events, and of course, style, all showcasing Joan's uniquely hilarious point of view. Joan Rivers brings her notorious and no-holds-barred celebrity fashion and pop culture commentary to E! viewers. From hot trends to red carpet risks, Joan will take viewers through a complete recap of the week's celebrity fashion and ultimately decide who sizzled - and who fizzled. Catch Joan Rivers and her fashion team, including Brit Kelly Osbourne and E!'s Giuliana Rancic, dissect the week's celebrities, events, and of course, style, all showcasing Joan's uniquely hilarious point of view.


New York Ink

Discovery Real Time

Starts Sunday 14 August, 22.00

Welcome back into the world of tattoos with the new series NY Ink. Ami James, brash and loud with a big personality and heart to match, became a household name thanks to the groundbreaking series Miami Ink. As the first tattoo artist to gain such celebrity, Ami gave us an inside look into the tattoo culture on the hot streets of South Beach. After taking the industry by storm in Miami, this sharp-tongued, quick-tempered artist has now set his sights on dominating the birthplace of American tattoo style: New York City. Even though viewers have seen Ami's inimitable in-your-face attitude conquer Miami, NY Ink follows Ami as he puts it all on the line to become the Tattoo King of New York. Always looking for his next big challenge, Ami's new shop (Wooster Street Social Club) will be opening up right in the heart of SoHo. A new shop means hiring a whole new crew, and with that, a whole new set of problems...


Kid in a Candy Store

Food Network

Weekdays, 16.00 & 21.00

Join Adam Gertler, the epitome of a big kid in a candy store, as he travels across America and proves that some of the coolest, quirkiest and tastiest treats come from the world of sweets. In this brand new series, he'll introduce us to the people and places creating whimsical confections and desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. From wild and wacky twists on traditional favourites, like deep fried cupcakes or sweet beet ice cream, to the most scrumptious and creative candy, cakes and frozen snacks in the country, this sweet joyride will make you feel like a kid again.