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Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year returns in January 2026

Sky Arts’ flagship arts competition Landscape Artist of the Year returns to Sky Arts, Freeview and streaming service NOW for its eleventh season on January 14th, shining a spotlight on extraordinary artistic talent from across the UK and Ireland. Hosted by Stephen Mangan, the series sees a new wave of artists pick up their brushes […]

December 11, 2025

Antitrust fines Sky Italia for unfair commercial practices

The Italian Antitrust Authority has levied a €4.2 million fine against Sky Italia for engaging in three distinct unfair commercial practices. The ruling, detailed in the Authority’s weekly bulletin, comes after a period of scrutiny into Sky’s consumer interactions. The largest portion of the fine, €2 million, was imposed for “misleading communications regarding price increases […]

December 10, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Sky extends Ladies European Tour rights

Sky and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have announced an extension to their long-standing partnership meaning Sky Sports and NOW remain the exclusive home of the Tour, including the next three editions of the Solheim Cup, until the end of 2030. The new deal takes the partnership into a landmark 30th year, where Sky will […]

December 10, 2025

SkyShowtime launches new streaming channels

SkyShowtime has announced the launch of dedicated, on-demand streaming channels on its platform, offering subscribers a selection of curated entertainment. Rolling out in Sweden immediately and across SkyShowtime’s other markets next year, the new feature will give users the chance to discover some of SkyShowtime’s most popular franchises such as Dexter, House, PAW Patrol, Star […]

December 9, 2025

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