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Death of A Showjumper doc coming to Sky in July

Sky announced the brand-new Sky Original documentary, Death of A Showjumper will be coming to Sky and streaming service NOW in July. The three-part series details the shocking death of Katie Simpson, a promising young showjumper, which devastated the horse community in Northern Ireland, exposing hypocrisy, secrets and violence under the surface of a seemingly […]

June 18, 2025

Sky, Channel 4, ITV announce joint advertising marketplace

Channel 4, ITV and Sky, in collaboration with Comcast Advertising, have announced their intent to launch an advertising marketplace, that will allow access to a premium on demand and streaming inventory through a single campaign for the first time. Designed to super charge the breadth of brands advertising on TV, the move will will bring […]

June 17, 2025

Damon Hill doc premiering on Sky in July

Sky and streaming service NOW have confirmed that the brand-new Sky Exclusive film Hill will air on July 2nd. The unique family story, set against the backdrop of the fastest sport in the world, follows 1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill as he defies the odds and overcomes tragedy to step out of his […]

June 17, 2025

Sky Arts’ Access All Arts Week returns

Sky Arts’ Access All Arts Week, a free nationwide arts week for primary schools, returns for its fourth year this week, with over 20,000 teachers from almost 12,000 schools across the UK and Ireland already signed up to take part. In just 3 years, the initiative has already reached over 715,000 children. Access All Arts […]

June 16, 2025

WWF and Sky Kids launch Wear it Wild campaign

WWF UK and Sky Kids are teaming up to launch Wear it Wild – a flexible fundraising campaign inspired by Ready Eddie Go!, Sky’s hit original show about Eddie, a young boy who is autistic, as he navigates everyday adventures with his best friends. Children and families across the UK are encouraged to wear their […]

June 16, 2025

Sky Sports launching The Lions pop-up channel

Sky Sports has announced that the Sky Sports Action action will rebrand to Sky Sports The Lions for each Test weekend during the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour. This dedicated pop-up channel will serve as the ultimate destination for fans – featuring live matches, documentaries, and exclusive content. Every match will be live on […]

June 12, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Sky Kids commissions My Friend Maisy

Sky Kids has commissioned My Friend Maisy, a new 2D animated preschool series, from BBC Studios and Trustbridge Entertainment, based on the bestselling books by Lucy Cousins, which have sold over 46 million copies worldwide. Head writer Matilda Tristram (Peppa Pig), helps bring the series to life, following Maisy and her friends – Tallulah, Eddie, […]

June 10, 2025

CONCACAF Gold Cup on Premier Sports

Premier Sports will screen live coverage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup this summer across its linear TV channels and streaming service. The Gold Cup is the top continental tournament for the national teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The 16 team competition is being held in 14 stadiums across 11 US and […]

June 6, 2025

ScreenSkills announces Phase 2 of ScreenSkills Training Passport

ScreenSkills has announced the next phase of its industry-approved Training Passport, following a successful 10 month-long pilot. The passport is in collaboration with BBC Studios, ITV Studios and Sky, as well as new partners for phase 2, including BBC Public Service. The ScreenSkills Training Passport is the first pan-industry initiative to provide a digital record […]

June 5, 2025

Sky launching Glass Air

Sky has unveiled Sky Glass Air, a new TV with 4K picture quality, hands-free voice control, and Sky built in, all streamed over Wi-Fi, with no dish or box required. Glass Air will be available to buy from £6/month for new and existing customers when it goes on sale on June 10th. With a Sky […]

June 3, 2025By Nik Roseveare