New channel on SKy - Sony to launch new channel in April

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has announced that its new television channel will launch next month on Sky.

The channel, titled Sony Entertainment Television or SET, will become available on April 7
It will be on Sky channel 157.

Sony Entertainment Television will broadcast a range of dramas and comedies, including new show HawthoRNe, award-winning series Huff and marital comedy 'Til Death.

Electric Sofa to launch 3 channels on Sky

New broadcaster Electric Sofa has confirmed plans to launch three new entertainment and movies channels on Sky in the autumn.

The company intends to launch a film channel devoted to showcasing British-funded or produced movies, along with "rarely-seen gems".

It will also launch a general movies channel screening blockbusters, premieres and classic titles aimed at the 16 to 34-year-old audience