Sky and Channel 4 are partnering to provide viewers with even more drama and comedy box sets.
The new deal will see Tin Star and No Offence shared across Sky and Channel 4, with their Formula 1 coverage also set for a shake-up.
In 2019, Channel 4 will show highlights of Formula 1 races, with the British Grand Prix shown live on both Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4. Sky will show all other races exclusively live on its dedicated Sky Sports F1 channel.
Meanwhile, series one of the Sky original production Tin Star is also coming to Channel 4 later this year, ahead of series two arriving on Sky Atlantic in early 2019.
As part of the deal, selected Channel 4 and Walter Presents drama series will be released on the Sky and NOW TV platforms in one, bingeworthy go.
The first full box set, available from tomorrow (September 13), will be the third series of the award-winning Channel 4 drama No Offence.
Alex Mahon, Chief Executive Officer of Channel 4, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to establish such an exciting and innovative partnership with Sky which will ensure that the British Grand Prix and highlights of the 2019 Formula 1 Championship remain available on free-to-air television for UK viewers.”
Stephen van Rooyen, Chief Executive Officer of Sky UK & ROI, said: “Today’s partnership is the start of a new era of collaboration between Sky, Channel 4 and, we hope, other British broadcasters.
“Not only will this innovative partnership benefit viewers, watching via Sky or free-to-air, but it will further strengthen the ecosystem of UK broadcasters and British originated content.”
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