Sky Max was announced on 28 July 2021, along with Sky Showcase, to replace Sky One; the former flagship which had been on air for nearly 40 years.[2][3] The majority of drama and unscripted programming previously shown on Sky One was moved to Sky Max, while most of Sky One's comedy series were transferred to Sky Comedy.[4][5][6] Sky Max shut down alongside Sky Showcase on 24 February 2026 and was replaced by the relaunched Sky One channel.[7][8]
Programming at closure
The remaining shows listed below were still on the air at the time of Sky Max's closure in February 2026, with the majority of future series moved to Sky One.
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