What’s Showing On Sky And NOW Next Week: Prepare Your Yourself For Possession!

Things get spooky with Possession. We discover Barrow: The Truth Behind The Grooming Lie. In addition, we are asked to Love Me on Sky and NOW next week.

A gripping supernatural thriller that blends eerie mystery with the vibrant energy of Jamaica. Sky Original Possession comes to Sky Atlantic and NOW next week. It is joined by the documentary Barrow: The Truth Behind The Grooming Lie and Voices Of The Valleys. Movie premieres include Love Me. Additionally, Hugh Grant stars in Heretic. With new episodes of your favorite shows as well, there’s plenty to keep you entertained over the week.

Possession

Season 1, episodes 1 & 2

Claudia (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) is an ambitious young bi‑racial lawyer. She travels to Jamaica to challenge an inheritance claim made by a local man, Cudjoe East (Sheldon Shepherd), against Oliver Connaught (Jonny Lee Miller), a wealthy white aristocrat. However, the case takes an unsettling turn when Claudia discovers that the disputed estate is the very place that has haunted her nightmares: Hope Hill, the Connaught family’s former plantation. As a result, Claudia and Oliver dig deeper. They uncover a disturbing link between the plantation’s brutal past and the injustices still shaping the present.

Possession is a gripping supernatural thriller that blends eerie mystery with the vibrant energy of Jamaica, following one woman’s journey into long-buried secrets, identity, and the past’s enduring hold on the present.

​​​​​Thursday 6 August 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – all episodes available

Barrow: The Truth Behind the Grooming Lie

When Ellie Williams’ allegations of grooming went viral, they tore the town of Barrow apart and triggered national outrage. Police swiftly rejected the existence of a grooming gang. As a result, Ellie received an eight and a half year prison sentence. But was there truth beneath the lies? And did the focus on proving one young woman a liar lead to the denial of a wider grooming problem?

Produced by Sandpaper Films (The Betrayed Girls, A Deadly American Marriage), this weaponized series reframes the Ellie Williams case. It moves beyond a single question of truth or lies to expose a far wider and more troubling story.  The series sheds new light on the Ellie Williams case. Additionally, it uncovers accounts from other women in Barrow whose allegations of abuse by a group of predominantly Asian men were dismissed or ignored.  Barrow: The Lie That Exposed The Truth also explores how far-right groups have weaponized such cases to fuel outrage and mistrust. Meanwhile, agencies wary of racism accusations have often avoided confronting perpetrators’ ethnicity.

Developed and filmed over three years, it takes place against the backdrop of a growing national reckoning and public inquiry into grooming. The series is based on extensive access and original research. It features survivor testimony and first-time interviews with Ellie Williams’ family. The series, produced in collaboration with Full Story Films, draws on the journalism from Sky News’ Unreliable Witness podcast. It highlights women who faced abuse and were not believed. In addition, it places the Barrow case within a wider context of grooming scandals. The series challenges viewers to confront the question of why Britain struggles with this issue and highlights who ultimately bears the consequences.

​​​​​Sunday 2 August 21.00 Sky Documentaries & NOW

Voices of the Valleys

Part 1 of 3

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. Explore the pride and dedication involved in keeping this rich tradition alive and thriving.

In the first episode of this three-part series, we meet the driving forces behind three iconic Welsh male voice choirs: conductors Conor O’Leary (Beaufort), Aled Myrddin (Machynlleth), and Leigh Mason (Y Fron). As they prepare their choirs for major cultural milestones, the Wales v SA rugby match at Principality Stadium, the Male Voice Choir competition at the International Eisteddfod, and the National Eisteddfod on Y Fron’s home turf in Wrexham, we explore the deep camaraderie and rich history behind this century-old tradition.

Wednesday 5 August 21.00 Sky Arts & NOW – All episodes available

The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door

“The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door vividly recounts the dramatic events that unfolded when former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned in Salisbury, England. The film features firsthand accounts from senior intelligence officials, counterterrorism leaders, journalists, and victims who experienced life-altering impacts. It reveals how authorities swiftly worked to identify the perpetrators, contain a lethal chemical weapon, and tackle one of the most audacious acts of state-sponsored aggression on British soil.”

The film features revealing interviews with former Prime Minister Theresa May, former Home Secretary Amber Rudd, former MI6 chiefs Richard Dearlove and John Sawers, former National Security Adviser Mark Sedwill, former Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Neil Basu, and an exclusive interview with Charlie Rowley, the partner of victim Dawn Sturgess. It also features exclusive scenes with investigative journalist Christo Grozev, whose groundbreaking work was previously featured in the Academy Award-winning CNN Film Navalny.

​​​​​Tuesday 4 August 21.00 Sky Documentaries & NOW

COMING TO SKY CINEMA

Love Me

In a story that spans billions of years, a buoy and a satellite meet online long after humanity’s extinction. As they learn what life was like on Earth, they discover themselves and what it means to be alive and in love. In this groundbreaking first feature from directors Sam and Andy Zuchero, Love Me explores contemporary topics surrounding technology and identity. However, at its heart is a simple, emotionally resonant tale of transformation. Thrillingly, the film utilizes filmmaking techniques from live-action, practical animatronics, classic animation, and game engines. It is anchored in enthralling performances by Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun. Love Me culminates in the longest-spanning love story ever told.

​​​​​Available from Saturday 1 August, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW

Heretic

New to Sky. Two young missionaries find themselves in a precarious situation when they knock on the wrong door and encounter the diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant). They must prove their faith as they become ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

​​​​​​Available from Saturday 1 August, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW

ALSO NEW THIS WEEK

SKY ONE

Best Medicine

Port Wenn-ings and a Funeral – Season 1, episode 9

After Martin invites Louisa to watch the annual bird migration over Port Wenn, he treats an elderly woman whose hallucinations lead to dire consequences. Meanwhile, Aunt Sarah fumes after the reading of a will leaves her nothing, and Martin must perform an emergency procedure on his young friend.

Tuesday 4 August 20.00 Sky One & NOW – New episodes weekly

Grimsburg

The Flut-itive / Say Yes to the Death / Murder on the Splurt Express – Season 1, episodes 4, 5 & 6

Flute enters the Grimsburg Miniature Competition and is accused of murdering the judge, Jebediah Cupps, after he disqualifies him. Flute tries to clear his name at the local middle school by recreating a miniature model of the crime scene. Then Stan joins his school’s Trauma Club.

Friday 7 August Sky One & NOW – All episodes available

SKY ATLANTIC

The Five-Star Weekend

Sunday Night: Make Your Own Pizza Party / Monday Morning: Departures – Season 1, episodes 7 & 8

Hollis doubles down on her itinerary; the stars open up to each other. Caroline befriends Gigi.

Then in the series finale, the stars confront major life decisions, and Hollis learns the truth about Matthew.

Thursday 6 August 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – All episodes available

‌Gomorrah: The Origins

Season 1, episodes 3 & 4

Angelo is forced to accept a pact and gets help from Pietro to put it into action.

Then, Angelo falls into serious danger, and Pietro knows he cannot abandon him. Imma also stepping in to help Annalisa at any cost.

Tuesday 4 August 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – All episodes available

Dubbed in English. The Italian language version with English subtitles is also available.

House of the Dragon

Season 3, episode 7

There will be no doubt who the gods have chosen to rule. Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. It tells the story of House Targaryen. Season three stars Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, and Rhys Ifans.

Monday 3 August 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – New episodes weekly

Station Eleven

The Severn City Airport / Survival is Insufficient – Season 1, episodes 5 & 6

After an unexpected landing in Severn City, Arthur’s ex-wife Elizabeth, son Tyler, and friend Clark confront an even more uncertain future.

Then, while Kirsten leaves the Traveling Symphony behind to track down the Prophet, the Conductor accepts an invitation for the rest of the grieving troupe that breaks her heart.

Friday 7 August 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – New episodes weekly

SKY ARTS

Sherlock Holmes: Murder by Decree

After learning of mass murderer Jack the Ripper’s gruesome reign of terror, private detective Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer) decides to investigate. The police are no help, withholding information about the case from Holmes. But the detective refuses to be deterred, seeking the crucial assistance of psychic Robert Lees (Donald Sutherland), who sets him on the right path. Holmes, along with his trusted sidekick, Dr. Watson (James Mason), descends into a shadowy underworld of crime.

Sunday 26 August 20.00 Sky Arts & NOW

SKY WITNESS

CIA

Bridge of Lies – Season 1 episode 3

When U.S. intelligence officer Nikki discovers that a deeply embedded colleague is detained in Hong Kong, she takes matters into her own hands and insists on going to rescue him. As she navigates the perilous situation, her cover gets blown. This prompts her team to spring into action, working tirelessly to bring her back to New York.

​​​​​​Thursday 6 August 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly

Fire Country

Your Voice in my Head – Season 4 episode 6

Station 42 rushes to tackle a dangerous fire at a beloved local smokehouse. There, Jake confronts memories of his late father and the place they once cherished together.

​​​​​​Wednesday 5 August 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Career Psychopath – Season 27 episode 11

As a stranger threatens Rollins and Carisi, they realize their lives are at risk and suspect the danger is linked to a case they collaborated on. Benson asks an old friend to come out of retirement for help with an investigation.

Monday 3 August 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly

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