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Sky commissions The Lie That Exposed The Truth documentary

Sky has announced the commission of documentary series, The Lie That Exposed the Truth, coming to Sky Documentaries and NOW later this year. When Ellie Williams’ allegations of grooming went viral, they tore the town of Barrow apart and triggered national outrage. Police quickly denied there was a grooming gang and Ellie was sentenced to eight and a half years in jail. But was there truth beneath the lies? And did the focus […]

April 29, 2026

Savage Mountain coming to Sky Documentaries

Sky Documentaries has announced a new documentary, Savage Mountain, which will explore the true story behind Kristin Harila’s record-breaking climb of the world’s 14 highest mountains and the controversy that followed. It will air later in 2026. Savage Mountain documents the highs and lows of Harila’s journey from a relative newcomer to the multiple world-record […]

April 28, 2026By Nik Roseveare

RTL Deutschland names new management board

Following the European Commission’s announcement that it has approved RTL Group’s acquisition of Sky Deutschland, RTL Group has announced changes to the Management Board of RTL Deutschland. The newly formed management team will comprise representatives from both companies. As previously announced at the end of June 2025 with the planned acquisition of Sky Deutschland, Stephan […]

April 24, 2026

Ponies premieres on Sky this May

Audiences will be transported to 1970s Russia on May 22nd with the arrival of new espionage thriller series Ponies, starring Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones, Me Before You) and Haley Lu Richardson (The White Lotus). All episodes of the Sky Exclusive series will be available on Sky and steaming service NOW in the UK & […]

April 24, 2026

GoodGym launches TV ad following Sky Zero Footprint Fund win

GoodGym has launched its new Sky TV advert, Workout For The Future, encouraging people across the UK to get active while supporting their local communities and the environment. The campaign follows GoodGym’s Grand Prix win of the Sky Zero Footprint Fund, which awarded £2 million in advertising to organisations aiming to drive positive environmental change, […]

April 21, 2026

Sky launches Sky Smart Home

Sky has launched Sky Smart Home bringing together home tech devices and smart features in one bundle – with prices starting from £5 a month. Sky Smart Home combines Sky’s Smart Doorbell and Chime with a new Smart Home app, bringing live video, intelligent alerts and cloud recording together in one system. From checking deliveries […]

April 15, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Sky confirms Season 2 of The Burbs

Mystery-comedy series, The ‘Burbs, will continue its exclusive residence on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland, following renewal for a second season. Inspired by Imagine Entertainment’s 1989 horror-comedy film of the same name and set in present-day suburbia, season one of The ’Burbs follows a young couple (Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall) who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home. […]

April 15, 2026

Aimee Lou Wood, Foo Fighters and more coming to SNL UK

Saturday Night Live UK has announced its next two hosts and musical guests. On April 25th, award-winning actor Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Big Mood, Derry Girls) will be joined by nine-time SNL veterans Foo Fighters in their SNL UK debut. On 2 May, BAFTA-winning actor Aimee Lou Wood (The White Lotus, Film Club), will be joined […]

April 14, 2026

WRAP launches Sky-backed ‘Rescue Me’ TV campaign

WRAP, the global environmental action non-governmental organisation (NGO), is bringing circular living into homes across the UK with the launch of its new TV campaign, ‘Rescue Me, Recycle’, airing now across Sky channels. The campaign aims to inspire people to recycle more and accelerate the shift towards a better use of resources. Despite strong intent, […]

April 13, 2026

Chernobyl making FTA debut on Sky Mix

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Sky will bring its Original drama Chernobyl to free-to-air TV for the first time, airing nightly on Sky Mix (Freeview channel 11) as well as on Sky Atlantic from April 20th. In 2020, the series, produced by Sister, The Mighty Mint and Word Games, became […]

April 10, 2026By Nik Roseveare