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Watch: New trailer for Sky’s Mussolini: Son of the Century
January 13, 2025 | David FarnorJoe Wright and Sky are teaming up for new series Mussolini: Son of the Century, and a trailer gives us a closer look at the period Italian drama.
The eight-part series, which is based on the bestselling book by Antonio Scurati, chronicles the birth of fascism in … Read More
Sky inks deal with Warner to offer free Max to customers
December 15, 2024 | David FarnorWarner Bros Discovery is getting ready to launch its streaming service, Max, in the UK in 2026. The arrival of the platform, which was previously known as HBO Max, poses a huge threat for Sky, which has enjoyed longstanding exclusivity … Read More
Amadeus: Joe Barton and Will Sharpe team up for Sky series
February 24, 2024 | David FarnorJoe Barton and Will Sharpe are teaming up for a new TV series based on Peter Shaffer’s stage play, Amadeus.
Barton, who wrote The Lazarus Project, worked with actor Will Sharpe on the phenomenal BBC series Giri/Haji. Now, they’re reuniting … Read More
Colin Firth to star in Sky’s Lockerbie
January 27, 2024 | David FarnorColin Firth will star in Sky’s Lockerbie.
On 21st December 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their life as the plane … Read More
Emmys 2023: Succession, The Last of Us lead the nominees
July 12, 2023 | David FarnorSuccession, The Last of Us and The White Lotus are leading the nominees in the 2023 Emmys race.
HBO’s dominance of the awards has continued for another year, with Succession bagging 27 nods, ahead of The Last of Us (24) … Read More
HBO Max pulls The Nevers, Westworld, Love Life
December 15, 2022 | David FarnorHBO Max is pulling The Nevers, Westworld and Love Life from its streaming catalogue, as owners Warner Bros Discovery continues to make cuts and cancellations left, right and centre.
The streaming boom of recent years has seen a growing number … Read More
Julianne Moore to star in Sky’s Mary & George
October 18, 2022 | David FarnorJulianne Moore will star Mary & George, a new drama for Sky and AMC.
The eight-part series is based on the true story of Mary Villiers, who moulded her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I and become his … Read More
The Queen’s funeral: The TV schedule
September 18, 2022 | David FarnorMonday 19th September marks the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, 10 days after she passed away at Balmoral. After a procession across the UK, and several days of lying in state with members of the public queuing to pay … Read More
Sky unveils bumper slate of new programming and films
May 20, 2022 | David FarnorSky has announced its largest ever slate of new programming, ranging across drama, comedy and original film.
Sky will launch more than 200 Sky Original shows across all genres this year – a 60 per cent increase from 2021. Among … Read More
BAFTA TV Awards 2022: Time, Help lead winners
May 8, 2022 | David FarnorThe winners for the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards have been announced, and Time, Help and Big Zuu led the way.
Going into the evening, Russell T Davies’ Channel 4 drama It’s a Sin was the dominant favourite, with a … Read More