Sky One

Recent history

A companion channel, Sky 2, launched on September 1, 1996 but was not a success and closed after just one year, on August 31, 1997. More recently, Sky One Mix (since renamed Sky Mix and to be renamed Sky Two in October 2005) was launched as a "catch-up" channel, screening repeats of key Sky One programmes later in the same week. A second sister channel, Sky Three, is to launch in October 2005.

Related Topics:
Sky 2 - September 1 - 1996 - August 31 - 1997 - Sky Mix - Sky Three

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In 2000, a dedicated feed of Sky One for the Republic of Ireland was launched. The only difference between this and the main UK feed is differing commercials and programme promotions.

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Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Claire Sturgess has been the "voice" of Sky One since 2001. As Sky One's only announcer, her voice-overs are pre-recorded once a week and played out by an automated system.

Related Topics:
BBC Radio 1 - DJ - Claire Sturgess - 2001

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On September 21st 2004, Sky One relaunched again with another new logo and on-air presentation package.

Related Topics:
September 21st - 2004

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As of 2005 the channel broadcasts widescreen programmes in their original format, although all trailers and commercials are in due to the fact that they are played off the same servers for all SKY channels, many af which are not yet in widescreen.

Related Topics:
As of 2005 - Widescreen

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