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Is it Time for a new Sky exclusive Channel….

NickNewark — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:53:28 GMT

Just my thoughts, since Atlantic is now being made more widely available, makes me think if Sky could bring some exclusivity back.

What about a new Sky channel which shows Comcast/Universal & Partners content from the US exclusively first in the UK.

Sky Universal works. 👍

Re: Is it Time for a new Sky exclusive Channel….

Timelord2018 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:50:11 GMT

There have too many channels as it is.

Also the Sky Atlantic sponsorship opportunity said

Sky Atlantic also exclusively owns the best from Peacock, such as ‘All Her Fault’ and ‘Crystal Lake’, with more releases dropping in 2026.

https://www.skymedia.co.uk/opportunities/sky-atlantic-on-now-vod-sponsorship-2026/

They also moved the Universal exclusive Hacks to Sky Atlantic on 24th February

Heated Rivalry is also exclusive to Sky Atlantic.

Re: Is it Time for a new Sky exclusive Channel….

Marlu-Nyu — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:05:37 GMT

@NickNewark wrote:
Just my thoughts, since Atlantic is now being made more widely available, makes me think if Sky could bring some exclusivity back.

What about a new Sky channel which shows Comcast/Universal & Partners content from the US exclusively first in the UK.

Sky Universal works. 👍

I think this was said before, but I think satellite and terrestrial television is on a slow death. People still want their BBC, ITV and RTÉ channels and a handful of other channels (and sports) There's honestly too many channels that show the same thing over and over, like crime and documentaries. Back in the 90s/00s, every TV channel has something different. I can go from 121-199 and see crime, documentaries, airport border shows, Friends or some MTV show that I'm too old for and that doesn't interest me and that's it. It's the same thing over and over.

Even some channels that were for (e.g.) nature documentaries are now showing classic Doctor Who (i.e. U&Eden). Even look at TLC, they are trying to be an entertainment channel, and currently are just broadcasting The Big Bang Theory, its spinoffs and Mock The Week.

People seemingly want niche channels, like those on Pluto TV or box set channels that show an entire show with all series over and over. I honestly think that if Sky TV wants to survive they need to keep terrestrial television on channels 100-499. And then as many streaming niche channels like those on Pluto TV, LG, Samsung TV Plus, as they want from 500-900.