Twenty years on from the capital’s deadliest terrorist attack, we piece together the definitive account on the 7/7 London Bombings. Revealing not just what happened, but how and why, 7/7: Homegrown Terror comes to Sky Documentaries and NOW this week.
While we make every effort to ensure details are correct at the time of publication (Thursday 12 June) all dates are subject to amendment and may be moved in the schedule prior to final exchange.
7/7: Homegrown Terror
Part 1 of 3
On 7 July 2005, terrorist attacks struck London. Twenty years on, this Sky Original series reveals not just what happened on 7/7, but how and why.
7/7: Homegrown Terror tells the definitive story of London’s most infamous terrorist attack, in which fifty-two people were killed and 700 were injured. Told with unprecedented access to a range of perspectives, the series weaves together first-person testimony, unseen archive footage, and extraordinary investigative detail. Hear from key witnesses, survivors and their families, investigators, and voices connected to the perpetrators – including the father of one of the attackers, the close friend of another, and a fellow Brit who attended a training camp with them.
Across three episodes, in advance of the 20th anniversary, the series unpacks the events of the 7th of July 2005 and the failed second attack two weeks later, exploring the manhunt that followed and the police shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes. Uncovering new insights into the bombers’ lives and radicalisation, including their personal histories and motivations, trips to training camps in Pakistan and their family life, 7/7: Homegrown Terror pieces together a nuanced account of the personal, political and social forces behind a defining moment in the nation’s history — and the scars it left behind.
Sunday 29 June 21.00 Sky Documentaries & NOW – All episodes available
Hill
One Name. Two World Champions. In 1996, Damon Hill claimed the Formula 1® World Championship. In doing so he cemented his place in motorsport history, following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Graham Hill. Hill is a unique family story set against the backdrop of the fastest sport in the world. How Damon Hill defied the odds and overcame tragedy to step out of his father’s shadow and become a racing legend in his own right.
Wednesday 2 July 21.00 Sky Documentaries & NOW
WIlliam Tell
1307, the Holy Roman Empire is in turmoil. As its grip on Europe loosens, new dynasties such as the Austrian Habsburg Family encroach on new lands, desperate for power. Switzerland, the once peaceful country, is overwhelmed and bows under the Austrian might. When the local huntsman William Tell sees a farmer begging for help after murdering a cruel Austrian governor, he reluctantly agrees to guide him to a safe location. But as he meets with more comrades along the way, Tell realizes that this act of violence is a larger sign of what’s to come with the growing Swiss resistance. Tell is drawn into the madness when the cruel Austrian Viceroy Gessler orders him to shoot an apple from his son’s head for refusing to bend the knee to Austrian authority. Once Tell’s family has been threatened, there is no turning back. Tell not only commits to joining the resistance but ends up leading the fight against the Austrian forces. Scarred by his own experience in the depravity and destitution of war during the Crusades, he comes to realise what matters most: his family and preserving his country’s independence for future generations.
Available from Friday 4 July Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
Sharp Corner
Sharp Corner follows Josh (Ben Foster), a troubled man increasingly consumed by the fatal car crashes in front of his house. As Josh’s obsession takes hold, he begins to spiral, placing his wife (Cobie Smulders) and son (William Kosovic) in jeopardy and setting in motion a series of events that threaten to permanently break the family apart.
Available from Saturday 28 June Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
Empire Waist
Lenore Miller is a plus size, insecure teen whose talent for fashion is discovered by her confident, plus-sized classmate, forcing her into the spotlight–and into the path of both bullies and new friends. Lenore’s father Mark (Rainn Wilson) is her biggest cheerleader, but the fears of her image-conscious mother (Missi Pyle) and Lenore’s own insecurities prevent her from wearing her own designs. Will Lenore ever feel the self-love she inspires in others?
Available from Sunday 29 June Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
Poker Face
Day of the Iguana – Season 2, episode 11
Charlie helps out a friend who is suspected of murder at a wedding. Guest starring Justin Theroux.
Thursday 3 July 21.00 Sky Max & NOW – New episodes weekly
The Mortician
Part 3 of 3
The darkly gripping documentary series The Mortician unravels the haunting story of L.A.’s most infamous family-run mortuary. In the early 1980s, David Sconce took over the Lamb Funeral Home and engaged in morally questionable and inhumane practices to increase his earnings. Featuring an exclusive interview with Sconce — newly released from prison — the three-part series examines the multibillion-dollar mortuary industry and illuminates what can happen behind closed doors.
Thursday 3 July 21.00 Sky Documentaries & NOW – All episodes available
The Gilded Age
Season 3, episode 2
From Oscar® and Emmy® winner Julian Fellowes, this sprawling period drama chronicles the conflict between old and new in New York City’s glittering Gilded Age. In Season 3, ambition and scandal collide as the Russells take their place at the head of society, the van Rhijn household is thrown into chaos, and both Marian and Peggy strike up new romances.
Monday 30 June 21.00 Sky Atlamtic & NOW – New episodes weekly
The Rookie
Til Death – Season 7, episode 5
The team searches for a serial killer as Nyla struggles with the aftermath following the attack. Lucy’s relationship with Seth takes a turn, while Bailey battles her fear of Jason Wyler
Tuesday 1 July 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Elsbeth
Toil and Trouble – Season 2, episode 8
Elsbeth is thrown into the world of television after the showrunner of a long-running police procedural is brutally murdered in his office, and although it appears to be the act of a disgruntled fan, she begins to suspect the show’s longtime star Regina Coburn (Laurie Metcalf), who yearns for artistic fulfillment. Meanwhile, Judge Crawford (Michael Emerson) continues to be a thorn in Elsbeth’s side.
Monday 30 June 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Chicago Fire
Chaos Theory – Season 13, episode 10
The team responds to a crisis at a community center. Severide is forced to investigate one of his own Squad members. Kidd helps a teacher going through a post-incident spin-out.
Friday 4 July 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Chicago PD
Zoe- Season 12, episode 10
An unexpected visitor causes disruption for Ruzek and Burgess amidst an emotional investigation involving an unidentified young girl.
Friday 4 July 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly