Sky Comedy
Logo used since 2020
CountryUnited Kingdom
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom
Ireland
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed.)
Timeshift serviceSky Comedy +1 (not launched)
Ownership
OwnerSky Group (Comcast)
Sister channelsList of Sky UK channels
History
Launched27 January 2020 (2020-01-27)
ReplacedUniversal TV
Links
Websitewww.sky.com/watch/channel/sky-comedy
Availability
Streaming media
Sky GoWatch live (UK and Ireland only)
NowWatch live (UK and Ireland only)
Virgin TV Anywhere (UK)Watch live (UK only)
HD logo

Sky Comedy is a British pay television channel owned and operated by Sky, a division of Comcast, which launched on 27 January 2020,[1][2] replacing Universal TV.[3] It is the first dedicated full-time comedy station in Sky's channel portfolio since the closure of The Comedy Channel in 1992.

Sky Comedy broadcasts imported programming from US networks such as corporate sibling NBC plus premium channels HBO and Showtime, broadcasting classic sitcoms as well as comedy films, live stand-up and talk shows.[1][4] From 1 September 2021 onwards, Sky Comedy started airing the comedy output previously shown on Sky One, which closed to make way for two new channels, Sky Showcase and Sky Max.[5]

Sky Comedy launched in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on 1 April 2021.[6] and then closed on 27th September 2023.[7]

Current programming

Sky Comedy currently broadcasts a variety of comedy series, both on live TV and on-demand.[1]

Comedy

Acquired programming

U.S. imports include series from ABC, CBS, HBO, NBC and Showtime among others.

Upcoming programming

Comedy

  • Mr Bigstuff (2024)[8]
  • Safe Space (TBA)[9]

Former programming

Comedy

Acquired programming

Second-run programming

The majority of acquired programming listed below previously aired on Sky Atlantic and Sky One.

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Moved from Sky Atlantic.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Moved from Sky One
  3. ↑ Moved from Sky One. Co-production with FX
  4. ↑ Moved from Sky Atlantic. Co-production with Fox Showcase
  5. ↑ Moved from Sky One. Co-production with HBO
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Previously aired on Sky One

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sky to launch Sky Crime and Sky Comedy". Sky. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  2. ↑ Baker, Nick (30 August 2019). "Sky to launch new channels Sky Crime and Sky Comedy". Uswitch. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Sky Comedy launches: what you need to know". RXTV Log. 26 January 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  4. ↑ Bennett, Steve (26 January 2020). "Sky launches its comedy channel". Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  5. ↑ Sky makes changes to entertainment portfolio unveiling Sky Showcase and Sky Max
  6. ↑ "Sky Deutschland launches Sky Comedy and Sky Crime". Broadband TV News. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  7. ↑ Beyer, André (26 September 2023). "Sky Comedy: Sender wird heute Nacht abgeschaltet". DIGITAL FERNSEHEN (in German). Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "What to Watch 2023 - Original Comedy". Sky Group. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  9. ↑ "50 best new TV shows to watch in 2023". Virgin Media. Retrieved 13 February 2023.

See also


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