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'''Sky Comedy''' is a British [[pay television]] [[tv channel|channel]] owned and operated by [[Sky Limited|Sky]], a division of [[Comcast]], which launched on 27 January 2020,<ref name="Sky Corp">{{cite web|url=https://www.skygroup.sky/corporate/media-centre/articles/en-gb/sky-to-launch-sky-crime-and-sky-comedy|title=Sky to launch Sky Crime and Sky Comedy |publisher=Sky |access-date=25 August 2019}}</ref><ref name="uswitch">{{cite web |last1=Baker |first1=Nick |title=Sky to launch new channels Sky Crime and Sky Comedy |url=https://www.uswitch.com/tv/news/2019/08/sky-to-launch-sky-crime-and-sky-comedy/ |website=Uswitch |access-date=4 June 2020 |language=en |date=30 August 2019}}</ref> replacing [[Universal TV (British and Irish TV channel)|Universal TV]].<ref name="rxtvlog">{{cite web |title=Sky Comedy launches: what you need to know |url=https://www.rxtvlog.com/2020/01/sky-comedy-launches-what-you-need-to.html |website=RXTV Log |access-date=4 June 2020 |date=26 January 2020}}</ref> It is the first dedicated full-time comedy station in Sky's channel portfolio since the closure of [[The Comedy Channel (UK)|The Comedy Channel]] in 1992.
'''Sky Comedy''' is a British [[pay television]] [[tv channel|channel]] owned and operated by [[Sky Limited|Sky]], a division of [[Comcast]]. It launched on 27 January 2020,<ref name="Sky Corp">{{cite web|url=https://www.skygroup.sky/corporate/media-centre/articles/en-gb/sky-to-launch-sky-crime-and-sky-comedy|title=Sky to launch Sky Crime and Sky Comedy |publisher=Sky |access-date=25 August 2019}}</ref><ref name="uswitch">{{cite web |last1=Baker |first1=Nick |title=Sky to launch new channels Sky Crime and Sky Comedy |url=https://www.uswitch.com/tv/news/2019/08/sky-to-launch-sky-crime-and-sky-comedy/ |website=Uswitch |access-date=4 June 2020 |language=en |date=30 August 2019}}</ref> replacing [[Universal TV (British and Irish TV channel)|Universal TV]].<ref name="rxtvlog">{{cite web |title=Sky Comedy launches: what you need to know |url=https://www.rxtvlog.com/2020/01/sky-comedy-launches-what-you-need-to.html |website=RXTV Log |access-date=4 June 2020 |date=26 January 2020}}</ref> It is the first dedicated full-time comedy station in Sky's channel portfolio since the closure of [[The Comedy Channel (UK)|The Comedy Channel]] in 1992.


Sky Comedy broadcasts predominantly imported programming from the United States such as from corporate sibling [[NBC]] and the premium channels [[HBO]] and [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]], with the rights to the latter expiring at the end of 2021. It also broadcasts classic sitcoms as well as comedy films, live stand-up, and talk shows.<ref name="Sky Corp" /><ref name="chortle">{{cite web |last1=Bennett |first1=Steve |title=Sky launches its comedy channel |url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2020/01/26/45262/sky_launches_its_comedy_channel |website=Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide |access-date=4 June 2020 |language=en |date=26 January 2020}}</ref> 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]].<ref>[https://www.skygroup.sky/en-gb/article/sky-makes-changes-to-entertainment-portfolio-unveiling-sky-showcase-and-sky-max Sky makes changes to entertainment portfolio unveiling Sky Showcase and Sky Max]</ref>
Sky Comedy predominantly broadcasts programming imported from the United States, such as from corporate sibling [[NBC]], and premium channels [[HBO]] and [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] (with the rights to the latter expiring at the end of 2021). It also broadcasts classic sitcoms as well as comedy films, live stand-up, and talk shows.<ref name="Sky Corp" /><ref name="chortle">{{cite web |last1=Bennett |first1=Steve |title=Sky launches its comedy channel |url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2020/01/26/45262/sky_launches_its_comedy_channel |website=Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide |access-date=4 June 2020 |language=en |date=26 January 2020}}</ref> From 1 September 2021 onwards, Sky Comedy started airing the comedy output previously shown on [[Sky One]] (which was replaced by [[Sky Showcase]] and [[Sky Max]]).<ref>[https://www.skygroup.sky/en-gb/article/sky-makes-changes-to-entertainment-portfolio-unveiling-sky-showcase-and-sky-max Sky makes changes to entertainment portfolio unveiling Sky Showcase and Sky Max]</ref>


[[Sky Comedy (German TV channel)|Sky Comedy]] launched in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on 1 April 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sky Deutschland launches Sky Comedy and Sky Crime |url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2021/02/25/sky-deutschland-launches-sky-comedy-and-sky-crime/ |website=Broadband TV News |access-date=31 October 2021 |date=25 February 2021}}</ref> and then closed on 27 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beyer |first=André |date=2023-09-26 |title=Sky Comedy: Sender wird heute Nacht abgeschaltet |url=https://www.digitalfernsehen.de/news/empfang/satellit/sky-comedy-senderabschaltung-aufgeschoben-1103117/ |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=DIGITAL FERNSEHEN |language=de-DE}}</ref>Sky Comedy currently broadcasts a variety of comedy series, both on live TV and on-demand.<ref name="Sky Corp"/>
[[Sky Comedy (German TV channel)|Sky Comedy]] launched in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on 1 April 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sky Deutschland launches Sky Comedy and Sky Crime |url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2021/02/25/sky-deutschland-launches-sky-comedy-and-sky-crime/ |website=Broadband TV News |access-date=31 October 2021 |date=25 February 2021}}</ref> and then closed on 27 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beyer |first=André |date=2023-09-26 |title=Sky Comedy: Sender wird heute Nacht abgeschaltet |url=https://www.digitalfernsehen.de/news/empfang/satellit/sky-comedy-senderabschaltung-aufgeschoben-1103117/ |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=DIGITAL FERNSEHEN |language=de-DE}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 12:24, 18 August 2024

Not to be confused with the Sky Cinema channel, Sky Cinema Comedy.

Sky Comedy
Logo used since 2020
LandVereinigtes Königreich
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom
Ireland
Programmierung
Language(s)Englisch
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; 4 years ago (2020-01-27)
ReplacedUniversal TV
Availability
Streaming media
Sky GoWatch live (UK and Ireland only)
NowWatch live (UK and Ireland only)
Virgin TV GoWatch live (UK only)
Virgin TV AnywhereWatch live (Ireland only)
HD logo

Sky Comedy is a British pay television channel owned and operated by Sky, a division of Comcast. It 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 predominantly broadcasts programming imported from the United States, such as from corporate sibling NBC, and premium channels HBO and Showtime (with the rights to the latter expiring at the end of 2021). It also broadcasts 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 was replaced by Sky Showcase and Sky Max).[5]

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

Current programming

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Comedy

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Acquired programming

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Former programming

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Comedy

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Acquired programming

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Second-run programming

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The majority of programming listed below previously aired on other Sky UK channels. The list includes both Sky originals and acquired programming.

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Moved from Sky Atlantic.
  2. ^ a b c 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. ^ Moved to Paramount+ for season 2
  7. ^ a b Previously aired on Comedy Central
  8. ^ Previously aired on Fox UK
  9. ^ Previously aired on ITV
  10. ^ Previously aired on BBC Four
  11. ^ Previously aired on BBC Two
  12. ^ Previously aired on Channel 4
  13. ^ Previously aired on E4
  14. ^ Previously aired on Dave
  15. ^ Previously aired on Channel 4 (seasons 1–8) and Comedy Central (seasons 9–11)

References

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  1. ^ a b "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.

See also

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