The Iris Affair, Revival, The Chair Company, Witches Of Essex and the premiere of Black Bag are among the highlights on Sky and NOW next week.
The great entertainment just keeps on coming next week on Sky and NOW. Highlights include the premiere of The Iris Affair, new series like Revival, The Chair Company, and Witches Of Essex. The big movie release of the week comes in the form of Steven Soderbergh’s spy drama Black Bag. At the same time, there are new episodes of your favourite shows becoming available. There is plenty of great entertainment available right at your fingertips.
The Iris Affair
Series 1, episodes 1-4
When enigmatic genius Iris Nixon (Niamh Algar) cracks a string of complex online puzzles, she’s led to a piazza in Florence where she meets charismatic entrepreneur Cameron Beck (Tom Hollander). He invites her to come and work for him to unlock a powerful and top-secret piece of technology. Her curiosity piqued, she accepts. But when Iris discovers its dangerous potential, she steals the journal containing the device’s activation sequence—and vanishes. What follows is a relentless pursuit, from a remote cabin in Sardinia through the bustling streets of Rome, as Cameron races to find Iris in a high-stakes game where trust is dangerous and failure could be catastrophic.
Episode 1 – Thursday 16 October 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW
Episodes 2-4 Friday 17 October from 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – New episodes weekly thereafter
Revival
Don’t Tell Dad – Season 1, episode 1
On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story as the “revived” appear and act just like they once were. When local officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the centre of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she’s left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.
Sunday 12 October 22.00 Sky Max & NOW – All episodes available
The Chair Company
Life Goes By Too F*****g Fast, It Really Does – Season 1, episode 1
Former SNL writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin – the creators of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson – are back with a new labyrinthine mystery-comedy. After an embarrassing incident at work, William Ronald “Ron” Trosper (Robinson) finds himself investigating a far-reaching conspiracy. Also starring Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Monday 13 October 21.00 Sky Comedy & NOW – New episodes weekly
Witches of Essex
Hatfield Peverel (1566) – Part 1 of 3
Rylan Clark teams up with anthropologist Professor Alice Roberts to investigate one of the darkest and most harrowing chapters in British history – the murder of hundreds of women accused of witchcraft. Each episode centres on a specific witch trial, with Rylan and Alice opening a cold case into the stories behind some of the women accused of witchcraft during the 16th and 17th centuries, many of whom were found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging. They visit the towns and villages in Essex where the women lived and died. Guided by original court documents and a team of historians, psychologists and medical experts, they explore these women’s lives, alleged crimes and trials. Each story is brought to life through premium scripted drama.
Tuesday 14 October 21.00 Sky History & NOW – All episodes available
Classic Movies: The Story of…
The 39 Steps – Series 4, episode 1
Hosted by Ian Nathan, who guides us through the story from inception to legacy. We are on a journey to discover not only what makes The 39 Steps a quintessential thriller, but also an espionage thriller, a story of a wronged man, and a pioneering action thriller.
Thursday 16 October 21.00 Sky Arts & NOW – All episodes available
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Seasons 3-10
The fan favourite crime procedural Law & Order: Criminal Intent is making its debut on the Sky platform, with series three to ten available in full and on demand. The series follows the Detectives of the New York City Police Department’s Major Case Squad, a unit of detectives who investigate high-profile cases, typically murder, while also presenting aspects of the crime from the perpetrator’s perspective. Starring Kathryn Erbe and Vincent D’Onofrio, with special appearances from Alicia Witt, Julianne Nicholson and Jeff Goldblum.
Monday 13 October Sky & NOW – Seasons 3-10 available on demand only
Black Bag
From director Steven Soderbergh, Black Bag is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country. Starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke and Naomie Harris
Available from Friday 17 October, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
Presence
A couple and their children move into a seemingly normal suburban home. When strange events occur, they begin to believe there is something else in the house with them. The presence is about to disrupt their lives in unimaginable ways—Starring Lucy Liu and Julia Fox, from director Steven Soderbergh.
Available from Saturday 11 October, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
The Stranger in My Home
Ali and her daughter Katie have a perfect life – until a stranger appears from nowhere, claiming to be Katie’s father. As secrets unravel, his obsession turns dangerous, pulling them into a web of lies and fear. Mystery starring Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill), based on the bestselling novel.
Available from Sunday 12 October, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
ALSO NEW THIS WEEK
Brassic
The Wizard of E – Series 7, episode 4
Curtis Plum used to DJ illegal raves back in the ’90s. Val & Vern fell in love to his acid house mixes — and now, with Vern terminally ill, Val wants to give him one last dance. But Curtis can’t do it without his old hype man, the Wizard of E. Problem is, the Wizard disappeared years ago, prompting the gang to set out and track the Wizard down.
Thursday 16 October 22.00 Sky Max & NOW – New episodes weekly
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Series 5, episode 2
Greg, Noel, Sophie and Jamali are joined this week by Unwritten singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield, Eurovision alumni Sam Ryder and all five members of the boyband 5ive operating as a single entity. (Budge up, Jamali…)
Tuesday 14 October 21.00 Sky Max & NOW – New episodes weekly
Romesh: Can’t Knock the Hustle
Success – Part 4 of 4
In his final adventure, Romesh questions if success is the key to happiness. Meeting up with a millionaire thrill seeker in the US, he then heads to South Korea to talk to those living with their dream job as pro League of Legends players. In India, he meets a former businessman-turned-monk who has ditched material possessions for a simpler life, before experiencing a living funeral, before he heads home.
Tuesday 14 October 21.45 Sky Max & NOW – All episodes available
SWAT
High Ground – Season 8, episode 13
During a hiking trip, Powell and Gamble stumble upon an illegal weed farm and find themselves taking on a dangerous cartel.
Sunday 12 October 21.00 Sky Max & NOW – New episodes weekly
Task
Season 1, episode 5
Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, FBI agent Tom (Mark Ruffalo) heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man, Robbie (Tom Pelphrey).
Monday 13 October 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – New episodes weekly
Portrait Artist of the Year 2025
Series 12, episode 2
Sitting for this heat’s talented artists will be former Top Gear and Grand Tour presenter James May, Broadway legend Billy Porter, and journalist and broadcaster Emma Barnett.
Wednesday 15 October 20.00 Sky Arts & NOW – New episodes weekly
Art’s Most Satanic
Part 3 of 3
Describing evil – putting a face to it – has long been an important artistic duty. Every civilisation, from the Assyrians to the Greeks, from the Egyptians to the Hindus, has tried to imagine the malignant forces that shape and interfere in human life. And what fun they have had doing it! Putting a face to Satan has been one of the great tests of the artistic imagination. This film will trace, highlight and enjoy the results.
Tuesday 14 October 21.00 Sky Arts & NOW – New episodes weekly
The Essex Murders: Who Killed Goldfinger?
Empire in the Sun – Part 2 of 3
The search for Palmer’s killer leads to Tenerife, where he built a ruthless timeshare empire. Undercover stings and Russian mob ties expose the scale of his power.
Saturday 11 October 21.00 Sky Documentaries & NOW – All episodes available
Doc
He Ain’t Heavy – Season 1, episode 5
Amy and Sonya endeavour to help a teen in need of a bone marrow transplant and his younger brother, whose own health issues jeopardize disability to donate. Jake deals with a fainting bride and her worried groom. Michael (Omar Metwally) struggles with a secret he’s been keeping.
Wednesday 15 October 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
FBI
Shelter – Season 7, episode 11
When a gunman opens fire at a homeless shelter in Astoria, the team is led toward a killer with connections to a Mexican cartel.
Thursday 16 October 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
FBI: International
Veritas Fidelis – Season 4, episode 11
When an American student is found dead at a prestigious U.K. university, the Fly Team investigates an infamous secret society. Smitty’s personal history with the school comes to a head when she’s confronted with the same old-world elitism.
Thursday 16 October 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
FBI: Most Wanted
Ars Moriendi – Season 6, episode 10
After witnessing a murder in broad daylight, the Fugitive Task Force must hunt down a team of killers competing in a twisted online game. Meanwhile, Remy and Abby struggle to get on the same page.
Tuesday 14 October 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Fire Country
I’m the One Who Just Goes Away – Season 3, episode 12
While on a risk assessment trip to the Trinity National Forest, Bode and Jake attempt a daring rescue despite avalanche danger.
Wednesday 15 October 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
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