The Sky subscription channel
line up - Summer 1997

 

This was the Sky Analogue service channel line up at the beginning of July 1997. This list only covers those channels that were included in the Sky Subscription packages. For the 1997 subscription prices, see the bottom of the page.

Station

Sky's Channel
Description

Final Analogue Closedown


The Multi Channels

Bravo TV A fantastic feast of fabulous TV, Bravo is a diverse yet distinctive mix of series and films including Starsky and Hutch, Thunderbirds, Troma horror movies and much, much more. 31/03/2001
Challenge TV The Family Channel is now a brand new interactive channel called Challenge TV. Watch all your favourite game-shows like the all-new Sale of the Century, Catchphrase, Treasure Hunt and Blockbusters and win, win, win! 31/03/2001
Country Music TV Contemporary Country has the edge and is on CMT. Videos, concerts, interviews, charts and more. CMT covers the newest and hottest Country artists around. 31/03/1998
CNBC Europe The only live 24-hour global business channel, providing real-time coverage of world business giving round the clock news and expert commenatry, makes this the channel to watch to stay ahead in business. still active
The Computer Channel Entertaining, informative, lively and educational, The Computer Channel will appeal to the whole family. The channel covers every aspect of the developing computer world, including the latest in hardware and software, the ever-expanding world of the internet, the newest games and relevant educational issues. 05/04/2000
(by now
was [.tv])
Discovery Channel Discovery Channel shows you the world in all its breathtaking diversity. Meet the people, travel to the places, experience the cultures. Explore your world. 31/03/2001
European Business News European Business News. Backed by the global resources of Dow Jones, EBN is your finger on the pulse of business life. 13/01/1998
Fox Kids The new Fox Kids Network brings children of all ages some of the very best programming on the planet, from the all new Power Rangers ZEO to the hilarious cartoon adventures of Life with Louie - Fox Kids are the best! 31/01/2001
Granada Food & Wine Television's most popular chefs serve up their recipes for success in the mouth-watering Food and Wine channel. (Part of Granada Good Life) 1/5/1998
Granada Health & Beauty The first television channel devoted to health, beauty and fitness features a range of new programming on feeling well, getting fit, illness prevention and looking good. (Part of Granada Good Life) 1/5/1998
Granada TV High Street Shopaholics rejoice! From fashion to gadgets, the first ever High Street of the airwaves will hunt out all the best buys with the help of consumer gurus.(Part of Granada Good Life) 1/5/1998
Granada Home & Garden Brush up on your home and garden with expert advice from top interior and landscape designers and take a peek into the homes of the rich and famous, or listen to the valuable advice of the Good Housekeeping Institute. (Part of Granada Good Life) 1/5 /1998
Granada Men & Motors From new models on the road to new models on the catwalk, this channel, designed especially for men, features a high quality mix of programming for the 90's man. 31/01/2001
Granada Plus The world's most successful drama serial, Coronation Street, leads an all-star cast of quality programming from the prolific archives of Granada and LWT. 31/01/2001
Granada Talk TV Britain's first seven-days-a-week talk channel offers an entirely new vision of interactive television, inviting viewers to join live, televised debates via the 'phone, fax, e-mail and a network of national videophones. 31/08/1997
The History Channel Powerful documentary programming, revealing the events and people that have shaped our world:- from the legends of the Mediaeval Knights to the shooting of JFK. 31/03/2001
MTV A world leader in music and style, MTV features the best from Rock to Rap, Classic to Cult, the hottest acts and the Greatest Hits. 30/04/2001
Nickelodeon Want to connect with Kids? Then connect with Nickelodeon, bringing the world of television to kids with animation, comedy and live action from Rugrats to Sister Sister and the chance to talk to its presenters with free phone, fax and post. 30/04/2001
Paramount Comedy The UK's only comedy channel. Bringing you the best new comedy shows from around the world, timeless comedy classics and the hottest up-and-coming British comedic talent - if you love comedy you will love the Paramount Channel! 30/04/2001
QVC Britain's first home shopping channel offers round-the-clock Quality, Value and Convenience. Putting the fun back into shopping. 30/06/2001
SciFi Channel Television from the other side, featuring original programmes, landmark series blockbuster movies and special events. Whether it's Science-Fiction, Science-Fact, Fantasy or a trip into the Thriller Domain, The Sci-Fi Channel is entertainment - but not as you know it! 31/03/2001
Sky 1 Number one for family entertainment, here you'll find the most talked about shows on TV from The Simpsons to The X-Files. 27/09/2001
Sky 2 Sky 1's exciting new sister station. Sky 2 has loads of great new shows such as Profit, Tekwar, Sea Rescue and the new Hercules spin-off series Xena - Warrior Princess. Plus regular favourites and mini-series. So tune in and grab some major entertainment. 31/08/1997
Sky News Highly reactive, award winning 24 hour news service offering updated hourly bulletins and in-depth comment. 30/06/2001
Sky Scottish Made by Scots for Scots, Sky Scottish aims to keep viewers firmly in the picture with more news, more sport and more entertainment from north of the border. Definitely worth coming home to. 30/04/1998
Sky Soap Romance, passion and intrigue every weekday morning with five classic and contemporary soaps, back-to-back, including the legendary Peyton Place. 31/04/1999
Sky Travel Inspirational travel ideas from destination-based magazine series, such as 'Great Escapes' to travel documentary specials. 31/08/2000
The Childrens Channel TCC's got the edge, teen rebels with a cause, showbiz gossip and glamour, top 'toons and tiny TCC especially for pre-school. 04/05/1998
The Learning Channel TLC is really useful television, turning daytime TV on its head with fresh innovative ideas and inspiration, covering a whole range of hobbies, pastimes and leisure activities. ?
UK Gold From the vast archives of the BBC and Thames Television comes programmes of proven popularity. Comedy, drama, soaps - a celebration of television. 31/03/2001
UK Living A women's magazine on the screen... that's the innovative concept behind UK Living, which reflects life through drama, conversation, debate advice and entertainment. 31/03/2001
VH 1 VH-1 is the UK's only music channel for grown-ups. If you want classic hits from the 60's, 70's and 80's blended with current releases from contemporary artists, then VH-1 is for you. 30/04/2001
The Weather Channel The Weather Channel goes far beyond simple forecasts. It also informs you how the weather affects everything from industry and agriculture to the environment and our everyday lives. Whatever your interest, The Weather Channel will provide the answers. 29/01/1998


The Premium Channels

Disney Channel One of the bonus offerings added to Sky's movie package is The Disney Channel. This is family entertainment of the very highest quality, with programmes carefully selected to reflect the viewing audience at different times of day.

Broadcasting sixteen hours a day, seven days a week, here is a schedule to delight all ages with its exhilarating mix of exciting animation, comedy, drama and classic and contemporary movies.
30/06/2001
Sky Sports 1 Sky Sports brings all the excitement of top sporting action into the comfort of your living room. Sky gives you over 270 hours of sport every week, that's more live coverage than any other UK television network. Plus, the breath-taking camera angles and sound techniques help Sky's experts take you deeper in the skills, tactics and issues behind the action.

Your bonus channels
When you subscribe to Sky Sports 1, the unbeatable line-up is boosted by more sport than ever before on your two bonus channels. Sky Sports 2 and the brand new Sky Sports 3 are dedicated to providing you, the viewer, with an even greater choice of live sporting coverage and are free to all Sky Sports 1 subscribers.
30/06/2001
Sky Sports 2 27/09/2001
Sky Sports 3 30/06/2001
Sky Movies Sky has three channels dedicated to movies, providing film fans with a breathtaking choice of over 450 movies a month from the latest Hollywood blockbusters to the most acclaimed films of all time. Around 90% of the top 100 UK cinema releases currently appear on either Sky Movies or The Movie Channel, often up to a year ahead of the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. We remain committed to giving you a new movie every day on Sky's movie channels.

All of Sky's movies are uninterrupted by commercial breaks and selected films are transmitted in widescreen format and stunning Dolby Surround Sound. Plus, to suit all lifestyles, it is our policy to rescreen our most popular movies at different times of the day and week.

In addition to the unbeatable line-up of blockbuster movies, a wide range of fascinating, behind-the-scenes reports and box office run downs keep you up-to-date with all that's happening in the film world.
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The Movie Channel ?
Sly Movies Gold

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The Subscription Costs, July 1997

Sky Multi Channel Package £11.99 / month
Sky Multi Channels + Sky Movies OR The Movie Channel £17.99 / month
Sky Multi Channels + Sky Sports 1 (SS2 and SS3 are bonus channels in this package) £17.99 / month
Sky Multi Channels + 2 Premium Channels + 2 bonus channels (*) £23.99 / month
Sky Multi Channels + 3 Premium Channels + 4 bonus channels (*) £26.99 / month

(*) Subscribe to both movie channels and you receive Sky Movies Gold & The Disney Channel at no extra cost.
Include Sky Sports 1 in your choice of Premium Channels and receive Sky Sports 2 & Sky Sports 3 free.

 

 

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