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Murder at the Post Office coming to Sky and Now

Murder at the Post Office, a new three-part Sky Original true crime documentary will be coming to Sky and streaming service NOW on December 29th. The series is produced by the Academy Award, Emmy Award and BAFTA Award-winning team at Lightbox. In 2010, the Yorkshire village of Melsonby was left in disbelief when postmistress Diana Garbutt […]

December 4, 2025

Wilson joins Clearbox as Executive Director

Communications consultancy Clearbox has announced that former UTV Managing Director Michael Wilson has joined its team as Executive Director in a significant strategic move aimed at meeting growing demand for broadcast-quality content and executive-level communications counsel. Wilson brings nearly 30 years of senior media experience from UTV, ITV and Sky News, plus strategic advisory credentials […]

December 3, 2025

SkyShowtime launches on United Group platforms

United Group has announced the launch of SkyShowtime on Vivacom in Bulgaria and on Telemach in Croatia and Slovenia. This new partnership brings SkyShowtime’s entertainment portfolio directly to United Group customers across the region, offering blockbuster movies, global hit series, and exclusive original programming. SkyShowtime is available immediately as an add-on with flexible subscription options […]

December 1, 2025

FirstLookTV extends history line-up with Castle SOS for Sky HISTORY

UK indie FirstLookTV is currently in production with a three-part factual series Castles SOS (wt) (3 x 60’), exploring Britain’s most extraordinary castles and the royal lives, secrets and struggles hidden within their walls. Presented by Rick Edwards (River Hunters, Impossible!), the series has been acquired by Daniel Korn, VP of Programming at Hearst Networks for Sky HISTORY in […]

November 25, 2025

TCLtv+ launches dedicated holiday channels; Tinsel Town premiere

TCLtv+, the North American streaming service from consumer electronics company TCL, has ushered in the season of lights with four dedicated holiday channels designed to bring holiday cheer to viewers everywhere. Holiday Movie Favorites by Lifetime, Sweet Escapes, Stingray Greatest Holiday Hits, and fan favourite TCL Holiday offer audiences a curated mix of seasonal favorites including cherished […]

November 25, 2025

Sky Sports scores UEFA Europa League, Conference League rights

Sky Sports has announced a new four-year partnership with UEFA to exclusively broadcast every match from the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League in the UK from the 2027/28 season. The deal will see 342 European matches each season added to Sky’s line-up, frequently giving customers live football seven days a week during the […]

November 21, 2025

GoodGym wins Sky Zero Footprint Fund

Sky Media has announced charity GoodGym as the overall winner of the Sky Zero Footprint Fund, receiving an additional £500,000 in media value to further amplify their sustainability mission. Chosen from six inspiring finalists – Fussy, GoodGym, Guppyfriend, PÄRLA, Tony’s Chocolonely and Wrap – the Grand Prix winner was announced at a Soho Hotel event on […]

November 21, 2025

Sky News reboots Hotspots

Sky News is rebooting its Hotspots TV brands as a new digital-first format. The new Hotspots series takes viewers into some of the world’s most hostile environments with Chief Correspondent Stuart Ramsay, Special Correspondent Alex Crawford, and their teams as they navigate the dangers and complexities of frontline reporting. From dodging a gunfire in Syria to navigating […]

November 21, 2025

New stand-up specials coming to Sky

Sky and streaming service NOW are bringing audiences a new slate of stand-up comedy specials, featuring some of the UK’s most celebrated comedians. Leading the line-up of these Sky Originals is Jack Dee: Small World, premiering December 4th, with Katherine Ryan: First Born Daughter following later in the month. Additionally, Harry Hill and Josh Widdicombe […]

November 17, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Sky extends Ryder Cup and DP World Tour rights

Sky and the DP World Tour have announced a four-year partnership extension that will see Sky Sports and NOW remain the home of the Ryder Cup and DP World Tour until at least the end of 2029 in the UK & Ireland. The new deal, starting in 2026, will see Sky Sports exclusively broadcast the […]

November 14, 2025By Nik Roseveare