Sky Outlines An Ambitious Strategy To Deliver A Fresh Premium TV Slate For Customers

After a week of exciting announcements, Sky outlines an ambitious strategy to deliver a fresh premium TV slate for customers.

Sky has unveiled an ambitious, genre-spanning slate of Original drama, comedy, entertainment, arts, and factual programming.

Speaking during the Sky ‘Spotlight’ panel at Edinburgh International TV Festival, Caroline Cooper (COO, Sky Entertainment Group), Meghan Lyvers (Executive Director of Scripted, Sky) and Phil Edgar-Jones (Executive Director of Unscripted, Sky) reaffirmed Sky’s commitment to bringing customers the very best in entertainment, following a week of big announcements on exciting new and returning shows.

CAROLINE COOPER

Outlining Sky’s vision for the year ahead, Caroline Cooper says:

“It’s been a record-breaking year for Sky Originals, and our strategy remains clear: to deliver for our customers. Our upcoming slate reflects the strength of our creative partnerships, our investment in British talent, and our ability to bring extraordinary stories to viewers here and around the world.” 

“That’s why we’re excited to add The Good Daughter – the adaptation of Karin Slaughter’s hit novel starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy – to our line-up in 2026, a perfect example of how we bring together the very best shows from around the world”

MEGHAN LYVERS

Meghan Lyvers, Executive Director of Scripted, Sky, lifted the lid on the upcoming scripted line-up, she says:

“Our scripted strategy is about delivering bold, distinctive stories with unforgettable characters that audiences can fall in love with – and keep coming back to.

“We’re delighted to announce the return of fan favourites, Mr Bigstuff for its third series and Gangs of London for its fourth. These series perfectly exemplify the rich, character-driven British stories that our customers love. Additionally, we are excited to reveal new projects including WAR, a two-season legal thriller by George Kay starring Dominic West. We also eagerly anticipate audiences experiencing The Iris Affair, which we shared a first look tease of earlier this week.”

PHIL EDGAR-JONES

Previewing Sky’s unscripted slate, Phil Edgar-Jones, Executive Director of Unscripted, Sky, highlighted the broadcaster’s focus on talent-led entertainment. He says,

“After the huge success of our entertainment series – especially A League of Their Own after 20 incredible seasons – the time feels right for creative renewal. We’re proud of what we’ve built and excited to focus on two distinctive opportunities: talent-led series and scaled formats, with shows like Danny Dyer’s Caravan Park and Gemma Collins: Four Weddings and a Baby leading the charge.”

Turning to Sky Documentaries, Edgar-Jones outlined the channel’s vision, he says –

“Sky Documentaries delivers unmissable, thought-provoking stories – whether it’s crime and scandal-fuelled binges like The Essex Murders, investigative thrillers like 7/7: Homegrown Terror, or personality-led hits such as Boyzone: No Matter What, our biggest Original Documentary to date. I’m also thrilled to announce Alien Autopsy from BAFTA-winner John Dower – a gripping investigation into the infamous 1995 Roswell footage, supposedly showing an alien autopsy. The doc will explore its origins and the blurred lines between fact and fiction.”

And finally, highlighting Sky’s ongoing commitment to the arts, Phil Edgar-Jones says,

“Sky Arts is all about celebrating creativity in all its forms, from the return of the Sky Arts Awards with Bill Bailey at the helm, to Voices of the Valleys, and Drinks with Dame Judi which perfectly showcase our partnerships with brilliant regional and smaller indies across the UK.”

EXCLUSIVE SELECTION

Attendees were also treated to a selection of exclusive, in-the-room-only clips, offering a sneak peek at several upcoming titles, including The Death of Bunny Munro, an adaptation of the Nick Cave novel, a darkly comic drama following a sex-obsessed door-to-door salesman on a reckless road trip with his young son. Danny Dyer’s Caravan Park is a heartwarming reality series with Danny Dyer and his family bringing new life to a rundown seaside holiday park. And The Essex Murders: Who Killed Goldfinger?, a documentary exploring the real-life story and mysterious murder of the infamous British criminal John Palmer.

NEW FOR SKY ORIGINAL DRAMA AND COMEDY

TITLE: WAR  

SUBTITLE: WAR is a new scandal-soaked legal thriller set in the elite world of London law

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SYNOPSIS: Sky and HBO announce WAR, a bold new legal thriller from the creator of Lupin and Hijack, starring Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown) as tech titan Morgan Henderson. And Sienna Miller as his estranged wife, international film star Carla Duval. Set in the elite world of London law, the series has been greenlit for two series from the outset. Opening with a scandalous divorce case that sends shockwaves through boardrooms, bedrooms, and courtrooms alike.

Created by George Kay (Hijack, Lupin, The Long Shadow) and directed by Ben Taylor (Sex Education, Catastrophe). New Pictures produces WAR in association with Sky and HBO. The team is known for their previous works, including The Long Shadow, Catherine the Great, and Cobra.

WAR follows two of London’s most prestigious rival firms. Cathcarts and Taylor & Byrne. They go head-to-head in the divorce case of the century. Each side is certain they’ll win. But as the case spirals and loyalties fracture, reputations are on the line, and everyone’s playing to win. This is just the beginning. Season one’s explosive case is the first in an anthology of headline-making legal battles.

TITLE: The Good Daughter    

SUBTITLE: The Good Daughter is a suspenseful thriller wrapped in a deeply emotional story about love, family, and resilience.

TX DATE: 2026

SYNOPSIS: **The Good Daughter** is a gripping thriller combined with a powerful emotional story about love, family, and resilience. For the past twenty years, sisters Charlotte (Meghann Fahy) and Samantha (Rose Byrne) Quinn have worked to rebuild their lives after a single violent night shattered their family. When another attack splinters the small town of Pikeville, Charlotte, now a lawyer like her father, is the first witness on the scene.

As the case unfolds and twists through painful memories and buried secrets, what emerges is not just a story of survival. But of enduring ties between a father and his daughters. And the complex bond between sisters.

TITLE: Gangs of London, Series 4  

SUBTITLE: Sky greenlights a fourth explosive chapter of the BAFTA-winning Sky Original, Gangs of London

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SYNOPSIS: The multi-award-winning Gangs of London returns for its fourth series, bringing back the visceral action and high-stakes drama. And bold storytelling that has made it a true fan favourite. Produced by Vice Studios Group’s Pulse Films, the series was created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery. Further details of the story, cast, and creative team will be announced in due course.

TITLE: Mr Bigstuff, Series 3

SUBTITLE: The BAFTA-winning Sky Original comedy returns for a third series with more heart, humour, and chaos

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SYNOPSIS:  BAFTA-winner Danny Dyer (Rivals), Brassic favourite and series creator Ryan Sampson (Plebs), and Big Boys star Harriet Webb (I May Destroy You) will return for a third series of Mr Bigstuff. Series one earned Dyer his first-ever BAFTA TV award for his performance as Lee Campbell, the estranged brother of Glen (played by Sampson). Set in suburban Essex, the series captured audiences and became Sky Max’s highest-rated original comedy in three years.

Sky Studios and Water & Power Productions produced the series, which Ryan Sampson created and wrote. We will announce further details about the story, full cast, and creative team in due course.

NEW FOR SKY ENTERTAINMENT

TITLE: Gemma Collins: Four Weddings and a Baby (w/t)

SUBTITLE: Sky reveals the woman behind The GC

TX DATE: 2026

SYNOPSIS: Sky has teamed up with Gemma Collins for a brand-new series pulling back the curtain on her life as she enters a pivotal chapter. The road to marriage and motherhood. We can discover all we want to know in Gemma Collins: Four Weddings And A Baby (w/t).

This is the Gemma you haven’t seen before. The eight-part series produced by Navybee joins Gemma behind the scenes of her daily life for the next year. From glamorous events to quiet moments at home, she juggles a blended family. Planning the wedding she’s always dreamed of and hopefully having a much longed-for baby of her own through IVF.

Best known for her magnetic personality and headline-making career. Gemma Collins is ready to take off the GC mask and show us the woman behind the persona. Opening up for the first time on how her past has shaped the woman she’s become. She’ll share her hopes for a future as a mother, and the highs and lows of love, commitment, and the strength it takes to keep going under public scrutiny. This is a rare and unfiltered look at a woman embracing vulnerability. Chasing hope and redefining happiness on her own terms.

Gemma Collins said:

“This really is the most important year of my life, and for the first time people will get to see the Gemma behind the GC. Over the next year I will be planning my wedding and beginning the steps into starting a family. “I’ve always felt natural in front of the cameras, but now I want to let the world see the real raw me sharing the most intimate and personal times in my life. I feel ready to truly open up, not just about the present, but about my past and everything I’ve been through to become the woman I am today. “I feel truly blessed and excited for everyone to come with me on this new chapter of my life.”

Gemma Collins: Four Weddings and a Baby (w/t) is a Navybee production for Sky Max. The Creative Director for Navybee is Demi Doyle. The Commissioning Editor for Sky is Shirley Jones.

NEW FOR SKY DOCUMENTARIES

TITLE: Alien Autopsy (w/t)

SUBTITLE: The Truth Behind the Tape – Sky Documentaries Gets Extraterrestrial with Alien Autopsy

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SYNOPSIS: Sky today announces Alien Autopsy (w/t), a new Sky Original docuseries from Mindhouse and director John Dower.

In 1995, 18 minutes of grainy film shocked the world and sparked one of the most compelling mysteries of our time. The so-called ‘Alien Autopsy’ footage appeared to show three government officials in hazmat suits dissecting the corpse of an alien recovered from a crash-site near Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947. The footage became an international sensation, captivating film experts, military analysts, and even the Secret Service. But the question remained: was it genuine, or an elaborate hoax? The truth is far from straightforward.

From director John Dower (My Scientology Movie and BAFTA award-winning Lockerbie). This stranger-than-fiction documentary series follows members of an ambitious group of filmmakers who found themselves at the centre of an unprecedented media storm after re-creating a landmark alien encounter in a North London apartment. Some still insist it was based on a genuine film recorded by the US military.

Debates over extraterrestrial life are reaching the highest levels of the U.S. government. Military whistleblowers are testifying to encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena. The series delves into the broader world of ufology, exploring the impact of Alien Autopsy. From Roswell’s enduring origin myth to the mysterious Calvine sighting in Scotland, it explores the stories, sightings, and scraps of evidence that continue to divide believers and sceptics alike.

Alien Autopsy (w/t) is a Mindhouse production for Sky Documentaries. John Dower directs the series. The Series Producer is Rebecca Chapman, and the Production Executive is Suzy Burnet. Executive Producers for Mindhouse are Arron Fellows and Emma Whitehead. Commissioning Editors for Sky are Kathryn Taylor and Bruce Fletcher.

NEW FOR SKY ARTS

TITLE: Voices of the Valleys

SUBTITLE: Sky Arts ventures to Wales to discover the joys of singing

TX DATE: Coming later this year

SYNOPSIS: Voices of the Valleys follows three Male Voice Choirs from across Wales and their charismatic conductors as they each prepare for a key event in their choral calendar, from challenging competitions to a performance in front of over 70,000 people. Follow the passionate choristers, from a twenty-four-year-old soloist yet to reach his full potential to one of Wales’s more experienced and celebrated tenors, and explore the pride and dedication involved in keeping this rich tradition alive and thriving.

Voices of the Valleys is produced by Yeti Films. Sian Price is the Executive Producer, Catrin Jones-Shawe is the Series Producer, and Luke Pavey serves as Series Director. The Commissioning Editor for Sky is Barbara Lee.

TITLE: Drinks with Dame Judi (w/t)

SUBTITLE: Meet the iconic actress at home with close friend Sir Kenneth Branagh

TX DATE: Coming later this year

SYNOPSIS: Dame Judi Dench opens up her beautiful country home to longtime friend and sometime collaborator, Kenneth Branagh, in a one-off special, Drinks with Dame Judi (w/t). From the sanctuary of her English country garden, they’ll talk about their lives and careers. Peppered with archive and anecdote, the programme will provide personal biography and career highlights, along with lively conversation, funny insights and genuine candour and emotion.

Drinks with Dame Judi (w/t) is a Mindhouse production. Executive Producers are Nancy Strang and Emma Whitehead for Mindhouse. The Commissioning Editor for Sky is Leanne Cosby.

Title: Sky Arts Awards

SUBTITLE: The Sky Arts Awards return to London’s Roundhouse, celebrating the very best of British and Irish arts across every major cultural discipline.

TX DATE: 16 September

SYNOPSIS: The Sky Arts Awards will return next month, once again taking place at the iconic Roundhouse in London. Produced by DRUM Studios, the ceremony will continue to champion the very best of British and Irish arts and culture, spotlighting creative brilliance across the industry.

Launched last year as an evolution of the South Bank Sky Arts Awards, The Sky Arts Awards honours outstanding achievement across a wide spectrum of artistic disciplines. It remains the only event in the world that recognises the full breadth of cultural genres with categories including classical music, comedy, dance, film, literature, poetry, opera, popular music, television, theatre and visual arts. Watch this space for this year’s nominees, who will be announced soon.

Check back for any further news about these exciting new titles, coming to Sky and NOW.

 

 

 

 

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