SKY UNVEILS AUTUMN SLATE OF NEW AND RETURNING PROGRAMMING

From comedy to drama, factual to entertainment, Sky have unveiled its Autumn slate of new and returning programming due to hit screens later this year.

The Day Of The Jackal

November, Sky Atlantic

This contemporary reimagining of the iconic thriller stars Academy, Tony and BAFTA award-winner Eddie Redmayne (Broadway’s current CABARET Revival, The Good Nurse, The Theory of Everything) as The Jackal, an unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, and Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love, The Woman King, No Time To Die) as Bianca, a tenacious MI6 agent in a relentless, global pursuit to catch him

Sweetpea

October, Sky Atlantic

Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression - people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down.

The Penguin

September, Sky Atlantic

Starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (aka “The Penguin”), DC Studios limited series continues filmmaker Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” epic crime saga that began with Warner Bros. Pictures’ global blockbuster “The Batman.” Developed by showrunner Lauren LeFranc, the series centres on the character played by Farrell in the film.

The Frost Tapes

Autumn, The Frost Tapes

Charts almost half a century of dizzying social, political, and cultural change through the eyes of the one man who had a front-row seat to it all: Sir David Frost. A Sky Studios production, co-produced with Paradine Productions and White Horse Pictures, the series is made in collaboration with Frost’s son, Wilfred, with each episode anchored around Frost’s interviews with one key personality, providing a springboard into deeply relevant subject matters.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol

Autumn, Sky Max

Season two picks up where The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon left off, following fan-favourite characters Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride). They both confront old demons while she fights to find her friend and he struggles with his decision to stay in France, causing tension at the Nest. Additionally, Genet (Anne Charrier)’s movement builds momentum, setting Pouvoir on a violent collision course with the Union of Hope in the fight for France's future.

Brassic (Series 6)

September, Sky Max

After an epic end to the last season, the gang are back with as much wild adventure and hilarity as ever. Reeling from the explosive encounter with Manolito, they set about getting their lives back in order. Only now the landscape is changing, people are getting older and the question of growing up looms in the air. But what does 'growing up' mean to a bunch like this?

Never Mind The Buzzcocks (Series 3)

October, Sky Max

Era-defining girl power icon Mel B will bring the Scary and add the Spice for the Nineties episode. The cultural icon and frontwoman of The Gossip, noughties hit maker Beth Ditto, will join for “Buzzcocks Does… the Noughties”. The one and only Goddess of Grunge, Courtney Love, will be in the hot seat for the episode celebrating all things Rock, and Perrie Edwards will join for “Buzzcocks Does… Girl & Boy Bands.”

Portrait Artist Of The Year

Autumn, Sky Arts

The series is back with host Stephen Mangan and a new batch of amateur and professional artists battling it out to impress expert judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan. As always, they’ll be joined by a star-studded line-up of celebrated sitters from the worlds of stage, screen, literature, sport and politics.

Funny Woman (Series 2)

Autumn, Sky Max

The second series finds Sophie on a high. She is the nation’s favourite TV comedy star; she’s got a group of good friends and her romance with Dennis is full of promise. But trouble is just round the corner: Dennis's divorce will take three years; Sophie’s new sitcom flops and she uncovers a devastating family secret. Sophie escapes the turmoil by taking a leading role in a film opposite a glamorous French movie heartthrob. The film is a hit and Sophie’s slick new US agent offers her a fresh start in Hollywood…

Transmission details for all the titles mentioned above will be announced in due course.