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By Henry St Leger
published 29 July 2021
Say hello to Sky Max and Sky Showcase
(Image credit: Sky)
Sky One, the flagship channel of the UK broadcaster – and the oldest running non-terrestrial channel in the UK – is being closed down in September, almost 30 years after it started airing.
We wouldn't be worried about the loss of Sky's flagship channel – the broadcaster has no need to cast aside popular programming, and flagship shows and series will be continuing in some form across remaining or new channels.
Sky Showcase is the most intriguing option, however, with content drawn from across other Sky channels (Sky Nature, Sky Arts, Sky Crime, etc). So if you like a little of everything, this might be the best way to get a varied content diet without having to flick through channels or make sure you're signed up for the most extensive Sky TV packages.
However, sticking to this channel may mean you're jumping between entirely different genres every hour or so – and it's hard to tell how much of a jumble it is until Sky releases a detailed programming guide.
A Sky spokesperson says that "if you're not sure what to watch Sky Showcase will curate some of the highlights from our line-up so you can find something new to watch."
The news comes amidst reports of Sky broadband outages in various parts of the UK, but with the issue seemingly now resolved, there's little reason not to be excited for the changes ahead.
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Sep 2, 2021 · From 1st September 2021, Sky will retire Sky One after almost 40 years of it being on the air and replace it with two new channels called Sky Showcase and Sky Max.
Jul 28, 2021 · After almost 40 years on our screens, Sky One will be replaced by two new channels, Sky Max and Sky Showcase.
Sep 2, 2021 · As confirmed by Sky executives back in July, Sky One vanished for all customers across the UK on September 1, 2021. Taking its place as the first Sky-branded channel you'll come across in the...
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Jul 28, 2021 · The channel has been on the air since 1982 – making it the oldest non-terrestrial TV station in the UK – but it’s set to be replaced by two new channels, Sky Max and Sky Showcase, bringing...
