Sky Atlantic (free with Sky TV)

What is Sky Atlantic?

Sky Atlantic is a channel exclusive and free to Sky TV customers which showcases high quality US TV series past and present, particularly shows from US network HBO.  Everyday sees episodes of critically acclaimed and award-winning shows broadcast, with some of the most impressive new shows making their way across the pond only a short time after premiering in the US.

Sky Atlantic HD

Choose HD, and you'll be able to enjoy all the gripping, unmissable TV shown on this exclusive channel in crisp, clear, stunning high definition.  Sky customers who take the Sky Box Sets Bundle can watch Sky Atlantic HD, along with a wide range of other HD channels, and Sky Atlantic is free to all Sky TV customers.

Sky Atlantic Programmes

The programmes on Sky Atlantic include new and popular TV series, much of it from US network HBO.  The programmes include critically acclaimed, hugely successful and award-winning HBO shows such as Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones, True Detective, The Sopranos, True Blood and The Wire, as well as successful, acclaimed shows from other networks, such as The Borgias, Blue Bloods, Mad Men and the thrilling Cinemax series Banshee.

Sky Atlantic HBO

Many of the programmes found on Sky Atlantic are produced for the US network HBO.  This network has been behind some of the most popular US TV of recent years, and continues to help develop high quality drama.  Whilst it is a US network, a deal with Sky means that UK customers can watch whole seasons of new and classic HBO series, such as Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire and True Detective, with new episodes airing for the very first time in the UK, exclusively on the Sky Atlantic channel.

How do I get Sky Atlantic?

Getting Sky Atlantic is simple; as long as you're a Sky TV customer you already have Sky Atlantic.  If you want to watch in high definition, with enhanced picture and sound, then you can take Sky Variety, Box Sets and Original Bundles and get Sky Atlantic HD, as well as all the other HD channels in line with your monthly subscription.

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