Stop running round that pole, get those bells off your knees, and watch TV like a normal person. It’s May on Sky and NOW.
Heading your way this month, Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson lead the cast as two wives thrust into the cold war in the hot new spy drama PONIES. And then, we’re heading back to the town voted “worst place to live in”… FROM returns for its fourth season.
US procedural drama fans are in luck as both Matlock and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit make their returns to Sky Witness, and… this just in: The Badger Parade is back on! Harry Hill brings his unique brand of chaos to the Soho Theatre for his comedy special Harry Hill: New Bits and Greatest Hits.
And over on Sky Cinema, it’s the end of an era as the Crawley family bid us farewell in their third and final cinematic outing – Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale .
PONIES
In 1977 Moscow, two “PONIES” (“persons of no interest” in intelligence speak) work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is, until their husbands die under mysterious circumstances in the Soviet Union, and they are thrust into the CIA. Bea Grant (Emilia Clarke) is sharp, over-educated and fluent in Russian – a child of Russian immigrants, trying to make sense of a life that hasn’t turned out the way she expected. Twila Hasbeck (Haley Lu Richardson) is a small-town firecracker: abrasive, bold and more fearless than she should be. Thrown together by grief and circumstance, the two dig into the vast conspiracy their husbands were killed for.
FROM – Season 4
“FROM” unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest – including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down.
In Season Four, the closer the residents of town get to the answers they seek, the more terrifying their search becomes. Who is the Man in Yellow, and what does he want? Will Jade and Tabitha’s revelation be the key to finally going home? How much longer can Boyd hold the town together, even as his body and mind are falling apart? And what role will the town’s most recent arrival play in the events to come? Season Four will open doors that some in town will end up wishing had remained closed.
Matlock – Season 2 (Part 2)
Mattie and the gang return from the winter hiatus to pick up where they left off.
As the second season resumes, Olympia and Matty each put together their own collateral for Julian, hoping to regain his trust after he makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, an injunction case takes a turn when their client is detained by ICE agents, forcing the team to shift gears to keep him with his family and prevent deportation
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – Season 27
The iconic Mariska Hargitay returns as Captain Olivia Benson in a heart-pounding new season of Dick Wolf’s Emmy®-winning drama. As Benson and her elite squad fight to protect the innocent and keep New York City safe, their mission to give voice to victims remains as vital and relevant as ever.
Harry Hill: New Bits and Greatest Hits
The Badger Parade is back on!
Join Harry on his Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as he celebrates 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low level disruption!
Marvel! As he offers new insights into the hot topics of the day such as the demise of the SCART lead, The Culture Wars, the differences between crab sticks and rhubarb and the origins of Tiramisu!
Guffaw with delight! As he delves into the back catalogue using the patented ‘Old Bit Randomiser’ for old favourites like ‘Interspecies Tennis’, ‘The time I went up in the Space Shuttle’ and ‘When Nan got her hair caught in the knitting’!
Classic Movies: The Story of… – Series 5
We’re back in search of the cinematically sublime – five more films that have transcended their era to enter the pantheon of greats. As always, our host Ian Nathan guides us through the story from inception to legacy, along with regular input from special guests and film historians to bring each of these films to life. This series, we will be enjoying the truth behind the myth of Great Expectations, Chaplin, Three Days of the Condor, Mulholland Drive and A Lion in Winter.
James Dean: The Emotional Man
Dead at the age of 24 after starring in only three films, James Dean remains the icon par excellence, whose influence endures 70 years after he passed away. More than just a face and an attitude, he transformed the perception of masculinity, embracing his flaws, his doubts, his fragility, his loves, forging himself into an anti-hero. His life continues to inspire, making him a timeless legend and a paragon of freedom.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.
The Running Man (2025)
In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television – a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite – and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (four-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late.
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Forty-one years after the release of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, the now estranged bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer) are forced to reunite for one final concert. They are joined by documentarian Marty Di Bergi (the late Rob Reiner, starring and directing his final film), who once again tries to capture his favourite metal gods as they contemplate mortality – and hope that their 12th drummer doesn’t join their predecessors in The Great Beyond. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a concert that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock ‘n’ roll.
We Bury the Dead
After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don’t just rise – they hunt. The military insists they are harmless and slow-moving, offering hope to grieving families. But when Ava (Daisy Ridley) enters a quarantine zone searching for her missing husband, she uncovers the horrifying truth: the undead are growing more violent, more relentless, and more dangerous with every passing hour.
Happy Birthday Sir David!
The nation’s most valuable treasure will be turning 100 this month, so let’s break out the bubbly and toast the one and only Sir David Attenborough. We have been blessed enough to have Sir David front a number of brilliant Sky Original series for us over the years, including Galapagos, Kingdom of Plants, Conquest of the Skies, Secret World of Sound and Natural History Museum Alive, but that really is the tip of the iceberg. Just say “Attenborough” into your Sky Remote or Sky Glass and you’ll be greeted by an avalanche of natural history programming from all our partner channels and services, all front by our favourite soon-to-be centenarian. All together now – Fooooor he’s a jolly good fellow..
Unrivalled Entertainment
As you’ll know if you’ve been making the most of your Ultimate TV experience through Sky, rivalries can make for compelling TV. So as Rivals makes its return on Disney+, you might also want to check out some other classic rivalries on Sky’s extensive library of box set classics. Check out the intense feud between Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades in the complete series of Billions; choose to stand with House Black or House Green in The House of the Dragon; join the prank war between Jim and Dwight In The Office (US); feel every note of the bitter enmity between Mozart and Salieri in Amadeus; and sports fans can relive one of boxing’s greatest battles in the Sky Original documentary Bruno v Tyson. Or, for a sporting face-off with a very different outcome, try Heated Rivalry…