Sky U.K. Unveils Largest Slate Ever, Including 80 Originals

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Sky U.K. unveiled its 2020 programming slate Wednesday, saying it was its largest ever, including 80 originals, up 25 percent from 2018, and a 40 percent increase in U.S. content

Sky U.K., part of Comcast-owned European pay TV giant Sky, on Wednesday unveiled its 2020 programming slate, saying it was its largest ever, including 80 originals, up 25 percent from 2018, and a 40 percent increase in U.S. content.

The event featured previews of new shows, news of 10 latest commissions and was expected to bring out more than 25 talents, including Maisie Williams, David Schwimmer and Steve Coogan. "2020 is going to be the best year yet for content on Sky – we have over 80 original series and 40 percent more U.S. shows, we have new channels like Sky Comedy, Sky Nature and Sky Documentaries launching and we are announcing 10 new commissions today," said Sky group CEO Jeremy Darroch. "In an increasingly competitive market, we keep pushing to give our customers what they want, all the best TV, all in one place.

 

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