The gates of the estate are opening for one final, historic event. As part of Deaf Awareness Week, Chris from the All Viewer Relations team at Sky has confirmed that a special Signed version of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will be broadcast this weekend.
This is a milestone moment as it marks the very first signed movie premiere of 2026 for Sky Cinema.
Broadcast Schedule
The signed version will be available on Sky Cinema Drama HD at the following times:
Where to Watch
You can find the signed broadcast on the following channels:
Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and Sky Q: Channel 310
Virgin Media: Channel 410 for SD or Channel 524 for HD
EE TV: Channel 510 for SD or Channel 524 for HD
Recording Instructions
To ensure you do not miss this finale, please make sure your Sky Cinema subscriptions are active. You can set your recordings using the following steps:
Sky Q and Virgin TV 360 or V6: You can find the listing in your guide on the Sky Cinema Drama channel and select record now.
EE TV Box Pro or Recordable Box G4: Highlight the movie on the Sky Cinema Drama channel, press OK, and select the option to Record Episode.
About the Movie
The Crawleys are preparing Downton for the dawn of a new era. However, the family must navigate a significant public scandal involving Lady Mary that threatens to change their future forever. The film stars Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and Paul Giamatti.
Get your settings ready and prepare for a grand farewell to the Abbey.
