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Sky hails strong debut for Under Salt Marsh

February 12, 2026

Sky Original drama Under Salt Marsh, produced by Little Door and created, written and directed by Claire Oakley, has made a strong debut on Sky and streaming service NOW. Starring Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall, the series quickly found its audience, with the first episode (airing on January 30th) drawing 1.8 million viewers in its first seven days, making it Sky’s strongest original drama launch since The Day of the Jackal.

Momentum has continued to build following the release of episode three.

Meghan Lyvers, Executive Director of Original Scripted, Sky UK and Ireland, commented: “We are delighted by the overwhelming response to Under Salt Marsh. From the series’ highly character driven storytelling, atmospheric setting, and outstanding lead performances by Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall, viewers have been captivated from the very first episode. The reaction is a testament to creator, lead writer and director Claire Oakley’s vision, talent and dedication as well as our terrific ensemble cast, partners at Little Door Productions and the wonderful team they have assembled in making this show.”

Claire Oakley, Creator, Lead Writer and Director and Executive Producer, said: “I’m thrilled that the series, which I hoped would resonate as a story of community in the face of adversity, has reached so many people.”

Elwen Rowlands, Executive Producer and CEO, Little Door Productions, added: ”It’s incredibly rewarding to see audiences so captivated by the story, the characters, and the unique world we’ve created in Morfa Halen. It has been a labour of love and we’re delighted it’s clearly resonated with them”

New episodes of Under Salt Marsh are released weekly, Fridays on Sky and streaming service NOW

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