Iconic defunct British TV channel confirmed to be making return to the small screen – and very soon

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Sky One, a popular TV channel, is coming back later this month, Sky has announced.

The channel, which stopped broadcasting in 2021, will return on Tuesday, February 24th, on channel 106.

Sky One will now be the main channel for all of Sky’s comedy and entertainment shows. This includes brand new programs like The Dyers’ Caravan Park and Gemma Collins: Four Weddings and a Baby, alongside popular returning series such as Rob & Romesh Vs.., The Paper and Ted.

Sky One will be the new home for the British version of the popular American comedy show, Saturday Night Live, which is scheduled to launch in 2026.

The relaunched channel replaces Sky Showcase and Sky Max.

Carli Kerr, managing director of Sky TV & NOW, said the revamped channel aims to be a unique and exciting place for viewers, and to help Sky customers easily find and watch their favorite programs.

Sky One will feature a mix of fresh, original shows like The Dyers’ Caravan Park, popular returning series such as Rob & Romesh Vs…, and will also be the new home for the long-awaited UK version of Saturday Night Live.

Sky One first aired in 1989 and has, over the years, shown a wide variety of popular programs, including new installments of The Simpsons and the Friends reunion special.

The channel was retired in 2021 and replaced by a new linear-only flagship called Sky Showcase.

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2026-02-03 15:36