Sky Max
Sky Max 2021.svg
Logo used since 2021
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom
Guernsey
Isle of Man
Jersey
Republic of Ireland
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerSky Group (Comcast)
Sister channelsList of Sky UK channels
History
Launched1 September 2021; 20 months ago (1 September 2021)
ReplacedSky One
Links
Websitewww.sky.com/watch/channel/sky-max
Availability
Streaming media
Sky GoWatch live
NowWatch 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

Sky Max broadcasts a variety of drama, comedy drama and unscripted series, both on live TV and on-demand.

Drama

Comedy drama

Animation

Unscripted

Game Show

Reality

Variety

Upcoming programming

Drama

Comedy drama

Unscripted

Variety

Former programming

Drama

Comedy drama

Unscripted

Reality

Acquired programming

imports include shows from CBS Studios, Sony Pictures Television, Universal Television and Warner Bros. Television Studios

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Moved from Sky One
  2. ^ Revival series. Previously aired on BBC Two from 1996–2015
  3. ^ Revival series. Previously aired on BBC Two from 1994–1996 and ITV from 1998–2004

References

  1. ^ "Sky Max". 28 July 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Sky One axed in Sky channel revamp". 28 July 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  3. ^ Slattery, Laura. "Goodbye Sky One, the 'experiment' that became part of an empire". The Irish Times. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Sky makes changes to entertainment portfolio unveiling Sky Showcase and Sky Max". www.skygroup.sky. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Sky One: When will it close and what new shows will air on Showcase and Max?". 28 July 2021.
  6. ^ Kanter, Jake (27 July 2021). "Sky Overhauls UK Channel Portfolio; Retires Sky One & Launches Sky Showcase". Deadline Hollywood.
  7. ^ "What to Watch 2023 - Original Drama". Sky Group. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  8. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (26 August 2021). "Sky Orders Gemma Arterton Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  9. ^ "What to Watch 2023 - Original Comedy". Sky Group. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  10. ^ "What to Watch 2023 - Original Entertainment". Sky Group. Retrieved 13 February 2023.


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