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Sky documentary explores The X Factor

January 26, 2026

Sky has greenlit a documentary series exploring the era-defining entertainment series, The X Factor.

The docu-series will speak to those closest to The X Factor story, both in front of and behind the camera, including Simon Cowell. The series is produced independent production company 72 Films, whose previous titles include Grierson-winning The Zelensky Story and Emmy-winning 9/11: One Day in America,.

The series is commissioned for Sky Documentaries. The Series Director is Tim Lawton (7/7: Homegrown Terror). The Executive Producers for 72 Films are Mark Raphael and Clare Cameron, with Kate O’Hara serving as Series Showrunner. The Executive Producers for Sky are Hayley Reynolds and Bruce Fletcher.

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