Get Sky Atlantic with a Sky TV package
Sky's basic TV package, Sky Entertainment, offers 320 channels, including Sky Atlantic, Sky 1, Sky Living, FOX, Comedy Central and the Sky Sports Mix channel, which offers subscribers “a taste of Sky Sports” for free.The good news is you don't have to take out a long Sky subscription to watch Sky channels. Read on for more information on TV services that will let you watch Sky TV without a Sky subscription, including Now TV, Virgin Media and TalkTalk.
The NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass gives you the best TV entertainment channels that aren't on Freeview - all without a contract! You get live channels, including Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Crime, FOX, MTV and Vice. You can watch NOW TV on over 60 different devices.
Sky Atlantic, their flagship drama channel, is the jewel in the crown of this package, which also includes Sky One, Fox and Discovery, plus 22 channels in HD. For extra entertainment options that aren't available on Freeview, Now TV offers a good selection of the best channels.
Game of Thrones without Sky
NOW TV can be streamed online through laptops, games consoles, smartphones, tablets, and some set-top boxes and smart TVs. Sky Atlantic is available on NOW TV's Entertainment Pass, which you can purchase on a monthly basis and are free to cancel at any time.Sky Atlantic
| Time | TV Show |
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| 5:00 pm | Without a Trace Odds or Evens - Season 4 Episode 14 |
| 6:00 pm | Without a Trace The Stranger - Season 4 Episode 15 |
| 7:00 pm | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Still Life - Season 6 Episode 10 |
| 8:00 pm | Blue Bloods Women With Guns - Season 2 Episode 16 |
You can watch Sky Go abroad (outside the UK) in the USA, Spain or anywhere else if you use a suitable VPN. Using a VPN to connect to Sky Go is simple, however not all VPNs will work. We'll show you how to watch Sky Go abroad and which VPNs still work.
BT subscribers will also get access to Sky Atlantic, which airs programmes such as Game of Thrones, Billions, Riviera and Fortitude. They will also get Sky's entertainment channels including Sky Living, Sky One and Sky Cinema by adding the Now TV streaming service to BT set top boxes from 2019.
Getting Sky Atlantic on Netflix
Although the two companies are buddying up for on-demand packages, Sky still see Netflix as a fierce competitor; and, in the US, HBO is a close rival of the streaming provider.16 top Sky haggling tips
- Do a channel audit.
- Timing is crucial.
- Benchmark the best deal.
- Tell 'em you're happy with Freeview.
- Use Sky's price promises against it.
- Get through to the retentions department.
- Use charm, chutzpah, cheek and a smile.
- Use the phrases that pay.
Sky Atlantic is exclusively available to Sky TV customers. However at some point in the future, if Sky and Virgin can come to some kind of agreement, you might be able to get Sky Atlantic with Virgin bundles.
Getting Sky Atlantic on Netflix
It seems unlikely that HBO or Sky Atlantic programming will be available on Netflix any time soon on either side of the pond, particularly as HBO has launched its own streaming service.NOW TV is great because it offers instant access to hours of content without having to sign up to lengthy and expensive contracts. So, NOW TV is a hassle-free option that's cheaper than standard Sky but there are clear advantages of subscribing to the satellite TV company's premium service.
Sky Atlantic is exclusively available to Sky TV customers. However at some point in the future, if Sky and Virgin can come to some kind of agreement, you might be able to get Sky Atlantic with Virgin bundles.
One way Virgin Media, BT TV, Freeview and TalkTalk TV customers can enjoy Sky Atlantic is through Sky's own NOW TV service.
You don't need a Now TV Smart Box if you've already got a TV with apps for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Now TV. All you need to do is create a Now TV account (or using an existing or previous Sky account), and this little box gives you Freeview channels and a plethora of apps.
How do I set up Freeview?
- Connect your antenna cable to the TV.
- Power the TV on (making sure it's plugged into the wall socket).
- Tune in the channels. Different brands have different menus for tuning, but usually you can find this in the Menu or Settings.
- You should now have all the 20 or more TV and radio stations available to you.
The easiest way to get Sky Atlantic is with Sky TV. And finally, Sky Atlantic is also available on Now TV. That means you can watch it with a subscription via a Now TV set top box, or through the app on a smart TV or streaming stick.
Android — Samsung, HTC, Xperia and more
- Tap the Google Play store icon.
- Select the search glass icon at the top right of the screen.
- Type the word Netflix into the search bar and select the top entry.
- Tap the green Install button to the right of the app description, and agree to the terms and conditions.
To get Netflix for free as a Sky customer, you will need to have Sky Q and Netflix, but will only end up paying for the standard Sky Q subscription. The deal also includes Sky Entertainment and Netflix Standard (HD).
Unlike other Sky channels like Sky Sports or Sky Cinema, which are available with any TV provider, there are only two ways to get Sky Atlantic: subscribing to Sky or signing up for an Entertainment Pass with Sky's standalone streaming service, NOW TV.
You'll also find Sky One available to stream on NOW TV - whether that's through a Now TV box, a smart TV, a streaming stick, or online. If you have a YouView box you'll find NOW TV on there too, which is the only way you can watch Sky One on your telly with a BT TV package.
Unlike other Sky channels like Sky Sports or Sky Cinema, which are available with any TV provider, there are only two ways to get Sky Atlantic: subscribing to Sky or signing up for an Entertainment Pass with Sky's standalone streaming service, NOW TV.
Sky Atlantic is exclusively available to Sky TV customers. However at some point in the future, if Sky and Virgin can come to some kind of agreement, you might be able to get Sky Atlantic with Virgin bundles.
If you want a 2TB box you'll need to pay an installation fee of £199 for the 2TB box without Sky Multiscreen, or £65 with a Multiscreen subscription. Sky Q Multiscreen will cost you £12 extra a month, with additional Sky Q Mini boxes costing you £99 each.
Here are the best films on TV tonight
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 17:50 ITV 1.
- Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol - 21:00 E4.
- The Fugitive - 21:00 ITV4.
- Spotlight- 21:00 BBC2.
- This Is the End - 21:00 Dave.
- Gladiator - 22:30 Channel 4.
- Drive - 23:00 BBC2.
- The Client - 23:25 BBC1.
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- MacGyver: Season 4.
- Hawaii Five-0: Season 10.
- Strike Back: Season 7.
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Now TV is a subscription-based TV service owned by Sky, and offers contract-free access to Sky's premium channels, such as sports, movies and entertainment. Rather than tie you into a one or two-year contract, Now TV offers TV passes for different types of content that you purchase on a monthly basis.
| Channel | 10:00pm - 12:00am |
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| Sky Movies Showcase HD | Mortal Engines 9:00pm - 11:15pm |
| Sky Movies Family | Tomorrowland: A World Beyond 8:00pm - 10:15pm |
| Sky Movies Comedy HD | Crazy Rich Asians 8:00pm - 10:05pm | The Big Lebowski 10:05pm - 12:05am |
| Sky Movies Crime & Thriller HD | November Criminals 9:00pm - 10:30pm |
Game of Thrones will be on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV at 9pm Monday evening. If you simply can't wait that long you can tune into Sky Atlantic at 2am on Monday morning to watch it alongside the US fans.
Film4
| Time | TV Show |
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| 3:35 pm | Journey to the Center of the Earth |
| 6:20 pm | X-men United 2 |
| 9:00 pm | Little Fockers |
| 10:50 pm | Momentum |
As well as welcoming back Succession, Westworld and Riviera for a third series in 2020, Sky will also be bringing back Brassic, starring Michelle Keegan and Damien Molony, for a second season, after the first series proved to be Sky's most successful comedy drama in over seven years.
