{"id":24207,"date":"2025-11-25T12:03:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T17:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/firstlooktv-expands-history-lineup-for-sky-history\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T12:03:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T17:03:43","slug":"firstlooktv-expands-history-lineup-for-sky-history-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/firstlooktv-expands-history-lineup-for-sky-history-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FirstLookTV Expands History Lineup for Sky HISTORY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The three-part factual series <em>Castles SOS<\/em> (w.t.), from FirstLookTV, is currently in production for Sky HISTORY.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of Britain\u2019s greatest castles are on the brink of ruin\u2014but this series showcases their stunning locations and the brilliant people battling to preserve them for everybody to enjoy,\u201d said Sam Taplin, series producer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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,\u201d said Will Hanrahan, editor-in-chief at FirstLookTV. \u201cWhile we are best known around the world for our true crime series, history is fast becoming one of the key genres on global screens\u2014and it\u2019s a subject close to our hearts, particularly from our base in Shakespeare\u2019s Stratford-upon-Avon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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. 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