Thursday 27 August 2009

Sky: autumn/winter lineup

Thursday 27 August 2009
Stuart Murphy, Sky's Director of Programmes, has unveiled the autumn/winter lineup for Sky1, Sky1 HD, Sky2 and Sky3. Full details can be read here.

Of general interest to me: Duncan James hosting Grease: The School Musical; Davina McCall hosting Just Dance (which sounds like a British version of So You Think You Can Dance); the return of US drama like 24, Lost, Lie To Me, Bones, House and Fringe; the UK premieres of Stargate Universe and Caprica; Terry Pratchett adaptation Going Postal for Easter; The 12 Days Of Christmas (a dozen eight-minute silent films from the likes of Neil Gaiman); an adaptation of ex-SAS soldier Chris Ryan's novel Strike Back starring Richard Armitage; more Simpsons; US comedy Modern Family in October; Bill Bailey's Bird Watch; a daytime series called Angela & Friends (presented by actress Angela Griffiths); a daytime quiz called Sell Me The Answer hosted by Gethin Jones; Football's Next Star presented by Jamie Redknapp; Ian Wright documentary Football Behind Bars; and the return of Wayne Rooney's Street Striker.

It all sounds pretty good. Of the new stuff, I'm keen to see Stargate Universe, Caprica, Strike Back, and Going Postal. How about you?