FirstLookTV Expands History Lineup for Sky HISTORY

The three-part factual series Castles SOS (w.t.), from FirstLookTV, is currently in production for Sky HISTORY.

“Some of Britain’s greatest castles are on the brink of ruin—but this series showcases their stunning locations and the brilliant people battling to preserve them for everybody to enjoy,” said Sam Taplin, series producer.

“We are thrilled to unveil our new history project with The National Lottery, who have been very supportive partners, and to be working again with Sky HISTORY and Sphere Abacus,” said Will Hanrahan, editor-in-chief at FirstLookTV. “While we are best known around the world for our true crime series, history is fast becoming one of the key genres on global screens—and it’s a subject close to our hearts, particularly from our base in Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon.”

Presented by Rick Edwards, the series has been acquired by Daniel Korn, VP of programming at Hearst Networks for Sky HISTORY in the U.K. and Ireland. The series explores Britain’s extraordinary castles and the royal lives, secrets and struggles hidden within their walls.

“We’re delighted to be back working with FirstLookTV and Rick Edwards on this uniquely exciting project,” said Korn. “Britain’s castles and historical monuments are the staging posts of her rich and turbulent history. To see first-hand how, through the support of The National Lottery, these incredible structures are being renovated and repaired with painstaking craftsmanship and detail, is a joy to behold.”