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{{About|the British television channel|other uses|Sky Kids (disambiguation){{!}}Sky Kids}} {{About|the British television channel|other uses|Sky Kids (disambiguation){{!}}Sky Kids}}
{{Confused|Spy Kids}}
{{Infobox television channel {{Infobox television channel
| name = Sky Kids | name = Sky Kids
| logo = Sky Kids logo 2023.svg | logo = Sky Kids logo 2023.svg
| logo_alt =
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2023 | logo_caption = Logo used since 2023
| logo_size = 250px
| launch_date = {{start date and age|13 February 2023}} | launch_date = {{start date and age|13 February 2023}}
| owner = ] (]) | owner = ] (])
| area = United Kingdom & Ireland | area = United Kingdom & Ireland
| tv_transmitters = Satellite Sky Ireland & United Kingdom by number dial 609
| language = ] | language = ]
| timeshift_service =
| sister_channels = ] | sister_channels = ]
| picture_format = ] ] | picture_format = ] ]
| website = {{url|https://www.sky.com/watch/channel/sky-kids}} | website = {{url|https://www.sky.com/tv/kids}}
| terr_chan_1 = Seattleite Sky Ireland & United Kingdom by number dial 609: https://www.rxtvinfo.com/2023/sky-kids-launch-triggers-channel-change.html{{dead link|date=October 2024}}
| terr_serv_1 =
| terr_chan_1 = ]
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'''Sky Kids''' is a British and Irish ] ] ] owned and operated by the ], a subsidiary of ] and launched on 13 February 2023<ref name="Launch" /><ref>{{cite web|date=3 February 2023|title=Sky Kids launch triggers channel changes|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/sky-kids-launch-triggers-channel-changes/|website=RXTV|access-date=3 February 2023|archive-date=3 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203181756/https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/sky-kids-launch-triggers-channel-changes/|url-status=live}}</ref> as the first in-house Sky-branded children's network.
'''Sky Kids''' is a British ] channel carrying preschool and children's programmes.


==History==
Owned by the ], a subsidiary of ], it is the first in-house children's network to be programmed and directly operated by Sky. Sky Kids launched on 13 February 2023.<ref name="rxtv">{{cite news|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/sky-kids-launch-triggers-channel-changes/|title=Sky Kids launch triggers channel changes|date=3 February 2023|publisher=RXTV|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref>
The concept of a Sky-branded ] channel was first proposed in 1986 as part of ]'s bid to acquire ], a British ] company which merged with ] to form British Sky Broadcasting (then Sky Limited, now ]).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Miller|first=Jonathan|date=1 September 1986|title=Rapid decision on Satellite TV|work=]}}</ref> ] was eventually taken up by BSB after a failed attempt to acquire a 50% stake in TCC, Sky launched ] in 1996. A stake in the channel, which later rebranded in 2004 as ], eventually reduced over time until it was fully acquired by ], who renamed the channel ] in 2009. Sky also previously held a 40% stake in the 1993-launched ] and carried the networks with brand owner MTV Networks International (''now'' ]) having 60% stake.


Prior to the launch of Sky Kids, a ] was briefly available for subscribers of ]. A Sky Kids app was launched on 30 March 2016 featuring ] content specifically for children for Sky customers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Getzler|first=Wendy Goldman|date=30 March 2016|title=Sky Kids app launches with original content in tow|url=https://kidscreen.com/2016/03/30/sky-kids-app-launches-with-original-content-in-tow/|website=Kidsscreen|publisher=]|access-date=22 November 2022|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004002402/https://kidscreen.com/2016/03/30/sky-kids-app-launches-with-original-content-in-tow/|url-status=live}}</ref>
== History ==
The concept of a Sky-branded ] channel was first proposed in 1986 as part of ]'s bid for the national ] franchise, won ] (BSB and ] would merge in 1990 into ]).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Miller |first=Jonathan |date=1 September 1986 |title=Rapid decision on Satellite TV |work=]}}</ref> ] eventually was taken up by the platform, and after a failed attempt to acquire a half-stake in TCC, Sky launched ] in 1996, a stake eventually reduced over time and completely bought out in 2009 by ], by which time it was known as Disney XD. Sky also held a 40% stake in ] and carried the Nickelodeon suite of children's networks from launch in 1993; ] held the majority 60% stake.


On 31 October 2022, Sky sold their full stake in Nickelodeon UK Ltd. to ]; the Nickelodeon agreement had contained a ] that otherwise restricted Sky and Comcast from launching a children's television network while still holding a stake in Nickelodeon UK Ltd.<ref>{{Cite web|title=NICKELODEON U.K. LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information|url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02797365/filing-history|work=]|publisher=]|access-date=22 November 2022|archive-date=22 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122093918/https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02797365/filing-history|url-status=live}}</ref>
Prior to the launch of Sky Kids, a ] was briefly available for subscribers of ]. A Sky Kids app was launched in ] featuring ] content specifically for children, for Sky customers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Getzler |first=Wendy Goldman |date=30 March 2016 |title=Sky Kids app launches with original content in tow |url=https://kidscreen.com/2016/03/30/sky-kids-app-launches-with-original-content-in-tow/ |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=Kidsscreen}}</ref>


On 22 November 2022, Sky UK announced the launch of a linear and commercial-free Sky Kids channel in February the following year.<ref name="Launch" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=22 November 2022|title=New ad-free Kids channel coming to Sky and NOW|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/sky-to-launch-ad-free-sky-kids-channel|website=RXTV|access-date=22 November 2022|archive-date=22 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122111652/https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/sky-to-launch-ad-free-sky-kids-channel|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 31 October 2022, Sky sold their full stake in Nickelodeon UK Ltd. to ]; the Nickelodeon agreement had contained a ] that otherwise restricted Sky and Comcast from launching a children's television network while still holding a stake in Nickelodeon UK Ltd.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NICKELODEON U.K. LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02797365/filing-history |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=find-and-update.company-information.srvice.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref>


==Programming==
On 22 November 2022, Sky UK announced the launch of a linear and advertising-free Sky Kids channel some time in February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-22 |title=New ad-free Kids channel coming to Sky and NOW |url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/sky-to-launch-ad-free-sky-kids-channel |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=RXTV info |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Original programmes for the channel announced at launch include the television serial programmes ''Ready, Eddie, Go!'' and ''My Friend Misty'', the latter executive produced by ]. These are complemented by acquired programming from Comcast-owned ] including '']'', '']'', and '']'' and existing content commissioned for Sky such as ''MC Grammar: Wonder Raps'' and ''The Brilliant World of Tom Gates''.<ref name="Launch">{{Cite web|date=22 November 2022|title=Sky to launch brand new 24-hour ad-free Sky Kids channel|url=https://www.skygroup.sky/en-gb/article/sky-to-launch-brand-new-24-hour-ad-free-sky-kids-channel-packed-with-a-standout-slate-of-sky-originals-and-franchise-favourites|website=]|access-date=22 November 2022|archive-date=22 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122120120/https://www.skygroup.sky/en-gb/article/sky-to-launch-brand-new-24-hour-ad-free-sky-kids-channel-packed-with-a-standout-slate-of-sky-originals-and-franchise-favourites|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Availability== ==References==
===Cable===
*] {{small|UK}}: Channel 707 (HD)


{{Reflist}}
===Satellite===
*] {{small|UK}} and ] {{small|Ireland}}: Channel 609 (HD)

===Terrestrial===
*] {{small|UK}}: Channel 472 (SD) & Channel 477 (HD)

== Programming ==
Original programmes for the channel announced at launch include ''My Friend Misty'', a series executive produced by ], and ''Ready, Eddie, Go!'' These are complemented by acquired programmes including '']'', '']'', and '']'', and existing content commissioned for Sky such as ''MC Grammar: Wonder Raps'' and ''The Brilliant World of Tom Gates''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sky to launch brand new 24-hour ad-free Sky Kids channel|url=https://www.skygroup.sky/en-gb/article/sky-to-launch-brand-new-24-hour-ad-free-sky-kids-channel-packed-with-a-standout-slate-of-sky-originals-and-franchise-favourites |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=www.skygroup.sky |language=en-gb}}</ref>

===Current programming<ref>{{Cite web |title=What's on Sky Kids? |url=https://tv24.co.uk/channel/sky-kids |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=tv24.co.uk |language=en}}</ref>===

====Preschool====
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
* '']''
* '']''
* '']''
* ''Awesome Animals and Mini Me''
* '']''
* '']''
* ''BooSnoo!''
* '']''
* '']''
* ''Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventures''
* '']''
* ''Dino Club''
* ''Dreamflight''
* '']''
* ''Go Buster''
* ''Happy Dance''
* '']''
* '']''
* ''Labuntina''
* '']''
* '']''
* ''Mini Kids''
* '']''
* '']''
* '']''
* '']''
* '']''
* '']''
* ''Playdate''
* '']''
* ''Pirates Love Underpants''
* '']''
* '']''
* '']''
*''The Sharksons''
* '']''
* '']''
* '']''
* ''Zoonicorn''
{{div col end}}

====Kids====
* '']''
* '']''
* '']''
* ''The Brilliant World of Tom Gates''
* ''Draw with Will''
* ''The Epic Adventures of Morph''<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Epic Adventures of Morph (TV Series) {{!}} Radio Times |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-xabhuw/the-epic-adventures-of-morph/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=www.radiotimes.com |language=en}}</ref>
* ''The Makery''
* '']''
* ''Obki''
* ''Pooch Mooch''
* ''Silly Pets''
* '']''
* '']''

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Sky Group}}
{{Children's channels in UK & Ireland}}
{{Media in the United Kingdom|television}}


] ]

Latest revision as of 13:40, 20 December 2024

This article is about the British television channel. For other uses, see Sky Kids. Television channel
Sky Kids
Logo used since 2023
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom & Ireland
TransmittersSatellite Sky Ireland & United Kingdom by number dial 609
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerSky Group (Comcast)
Sister channelsList of Sky UK channels
History
Launched13 February 2023; 22 months ago (13 February 2023)
Links
Websitewww.sky.com/tv/kids
Availability
Terrestrial
Seattleite Sky Ireland & United Kingdom by number dial 609: https://www.rxtvinfo.com/2023/sky-kids-launch-triggers-channel-change.html

Sky Kids is a British and Irish children's pay television channel owned and operated by the Sky Group, a subsidiary of Comcast and launched on 13 February 2023 as the first in-house Sky-branded children's network.

History

The concept of a Sky-branded children's television channel was first proposed in 1986 as part of Rupert Murdoch's bid to acquire British Satellite Broadcasting, a British direct broadcast satellite company which merged with Sky plc to form British Sky Broadcasting (then Sky Limited, now Sky UK). The Children's Channel was eventually taken up by BSB after a failed attempt to acquire a 50% stake in TCC, Sky launched Fox Kids in 1996. A stake in the channel, which later rebranded in 2004 as Jetix, eventually reduced over time until it was fully acquired by The Walt Disney Company, who renamed the channel Disney XD in 2009. Sky also previously held a 40% stake in the 1993-launched the British venture of Nickelodeon and carried the networks with brand owner MTV Networks International (now Paramount International Networks) having 60% stake.

Prior to the launch of Sky Kids, a Sky Kids Magazine was briefly available for subscribers of Sky Magazine. A Sky Kids app was launched on 30 March 2016 featuring On Demand content specifically for children for Sky customers.

On 31 October 2022, Sky sold their full stake in Nickelodeon UK Ltd. to Paramount Networks UK & Australia; the Nickelodeon agreement had contained a non-compete clause that otherwise restricted Sky and Comcast from launching a children's television network while still holding a stake in Nickelodeon UK Ltd.

On 22 November 2022, Sky UK announced the launch of a linear and commercial-free Sky Kids channel in February the following year.

Programming

Original programmes for the channel announced at launch include the television serial programmes Ready, Eddie, Go! and My Friend Misty, the latter executive produced by Fearne Cotton. These are complemented by acquired programming from Comcast-owned DreamWorks Animation including Trolls: TrollsTopia, Where's Wally?, and Madagascar: A Little Wild and existing content commissioned for Sky such as MC Grammar: Wonder Raps and The Brilliant World of Tom Gates.

References

  1. ^ "Sky to launch brand new 24-hour ad-free Sky Kids channel". Sky Group. 22 November 2022. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  2. "Sky Kids launch triggers channel changes". RXTV. 3 February 2023. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  3. Miller, Jonathan (1 September 1986). "Rapid decision on Satellite TV". The Times.
  4. Getzler, Wendy Goldman (30 March 2016). "Sky Kids app launches with original content in tow". Kidsscreen. Brunico Communications. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  5. "NICKELODEON U.K. LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information". Companies House. Government of the United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  6. "New ad-free Kids channel coming to Sky and NOW". RXTV. 22 November 2022. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
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