Sky Execs Outline Content Vision

Speaking at the Edinburgh International TV Festival, Sky’s Caroline Cooper, Meghan Lyvers and Phil Edgar-Jones showcased the platform’s strategy for drama, comedy, entertainment, arts and factual.

Cooper, COO of Sky Entertainment Group; Lyvers, executive director of scripted; and Phil Edgar-Jones, executive director of unscripted, outline what’s driving the platform’s content strategy in the U.K. and Ireland.

Cooper noted: “It’s been a record-breaking year for Sky originals, and our strategy remains clear: to deliver for our customers. Our upcoming slate reflects the strength of our creative partnerships, our investment in British talent and our ability to bring extraordinary stories to viewers here and around the world.”

“That’s why we’re excited to add The Good Daughter—the adaptation of Karin Slaughter’s hit novel starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy—to our lineup in 2026, a perfect example of how we bring together the very best shows from around the world.”

Lyvers added: “Our scripted strategy is about delivering bold, distinctive stories with unforgettable characters that audiences can fall in love with—and keep coming back to. We’re delighted to announce the return of fan favorites Mr Bigstuff for its third series and Gangs of London for its fourth. These series perfectly exemplify the rich, character-driven British stories that our customers love. Additionally, we are excited to reveal new projects including War, a two-season legal thriller by George Kay starring Dominic West. We also eagerly anticipate audiences experiencing The Iris Affair, which we shared a first look tease of earlier this week.”

Discussing the unscripted lineup, Edgar-Jones noted: “After the huge success of our entertainment series—especially A League of Their Own after 20 incredible seasons—the time feels right for creative renewal. We’re proud of what we’ve built and excited to focus on two distinctive opportunities: talent-led series and scaled formats, with shows like Danny Dyer’s Caravan Park and Gemma Collins: Four Weddings and a Baby leading the charge.”

At Sky Documentaries, the focus is on “unmissable, thought-provoking stories,” Edgar-Jones said, “whether it’s crime and scandal-fueled binges like The Essex Murders, investigative thrillers like 7/7: Homegrown Terror, or personality-led hits such as Boyzone: No Matter What, our biggest original documentary to date. I’m also thrilled to announce Alien Autopsy from BAFTA-winner John Dower—a gripping investigation into the infamous 1995 Roswell footage, supposedly showing an alien autopsy. The doc will explore its origins and the blurred lines between fact and fiction.”