Sky Max
 Logo used since 2021 | |
| Broadcast area | United Kingdom Guernsey Isle of Man Jersey Republic of Ireland |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sky Group (Comcast) |
| Sister channels | List of Sky UK channels |
| History | |
| Launched | 1 September 2021 |
| Replaced | Sky One |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Sky Go | Watch live |
| Now | Watch live |
| Virgin TV Anywhere (UK) | Watch live (UK only) |
Sky Max is a British pay television channel which launched on 1 September 2021 along with Sky Showcase. It is owned and operated by Sky Group, a subsidiary of Comcast.[1]
The channel was announced on 28 July 2021 to replace Sky One, which had been on air for nearly 40 years.[2][3] It broadcasts the entertainment and drama output previously shown on Sky One - the comedy output, for the most part, transferred to Sky Comedy.[4][5][6] An Italian version of Sky Max called Sky Serie launched on 1 July 2021 with significant different programming.
Current programming[edit]
Sky Comedy broadcasts a variety of drama, comedy drama and unscripted series, both on live TV and on-demand.
Drama[edit]
- COBRA (series 2–3) (2021–present)[a]
- The Rising (2022)
- The Midwich Cuckoos (2022)
- The Lazarus Project (2022–present)
Comedy drama[edit]
- Brassic (series 3–5) (2021–present)[a]
- Agatha Raisin (series 4–5) (2021–present)[a]
- Frayed (series 2) (2022)[a]
Animation[edit]
- Moominvalley (series 3–4) (2022–present)[a]
Unscripted[edit]
Game Show[edit]
- A League of Their Own (series 16–18) (2021–present)[a]
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (series 29–30) (2021–present)[b]
Reality[edit]
- Dating No Filter (series 2) (2022)[a]
- Rob & Romesh Vs (series 4–5) (2022–present)[a]
- Hold The Front Page (2023)
Variety[edit]
- The Russell Howard Hour (series 5–6) (2021–present)[a]
- Fantasy Football League (series 7) (2022)[c]
Upcoming programming[edit]
Drama[edit]
- A Town Called Malice (2023)[7][8]
- The Tattooist Of Auschwitz (TBA)[9]
- Then You Run (2023)[8]
Comedy drama[edit]
Unscripted[edit]
Variety[edit]
- The Overlap (2023)[12]
- Zachary Originals (2024)
Former programming[edit]
Drama[edit]
- Wolfe (2021)
- Temple (series 2) (2021)[a]
- A Discovery of Witches (series 3) (2022)[a]
Unscripted[edit]
Reality[edit]
- Got, Got Need (2022)
Acquired programming[edit]
U.S. imports include shows from CBS Studios, Sony Pictures Television and Warner Bros. Television Studios
- The Blacklist (Final season)
- The Flash (Final season)
- The Flight Attendant
- Magnum P.I.
- NCIS: Los Angeles (Final season)
- Peacemaker
- Resident Alien
- SEAL Team
- S.W.A.T.
- Warrior
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Sky Max". 28 July 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "Sky One axed in Sky channel revamp". 28 July 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ Slattery, Laura. "Goodbye Sky One, the 'experiment' that became part of an empire". The Irish Times. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Sky makes changes to entertainment portfolio unveiling Sky Showcase and Sky Max". www.skygroup.sky. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "Sky One: When will it close and what new shows will air on Showcase and Max?". 28 July 2021.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (27 July 2021). "Sky Overhauls UK Channel Portfolio; Retires Sky One & Launches Sky Showcase". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (6 January 2022). "Sky Sets 'A Town Called Malice' Cast And Filming Dates". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ a b "What to Watch 2023 - Original Drama". Sky Group. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (17 May 2022). "Sky Unveils 'I Hate Suzie' Season Two & 'Tattooist Of Auschwitz' Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (26 August 2021). "Sky Orders Gemma Arterton Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ "What to Watch 2023 - Original Comedy". Sky Group. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ "What to Watch 2023 - Original Entertainment". Sky Group. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
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