Starlings:


Sky1 HD is proud to announce the arrival of brand new sitcom, ‘Starlings', which is now available for sponsorship. Written by and starring Peep Show's Matt King and executive produced by Steve Coogan, this is an exclusive new Sky1 series and will be aired from March 2012.

STARLINGS will follow the lives of the Starling family, a typical working class brood living in Matlock, Derbyshire. Grandad (Alan Williams - Luther, Rome) has recently moved in, following a rabble rousing incident at the old folks' home. Rather than see him unhappy, his son Terry (Brendan Coyle - Downton Abbey) and wife Jan (Lesley Sharp - Scott & Bailey, The Shadow Line), decide to put him up in their already crammed family home.

Making room for him is Charlie (Finn Atkins, EastEnders), their 16 year old football crazy tomboy daughter; work-shy, reptile enthusiast, Gravy (John Dagleish - Beaver Falls, Larkrise to Candleford) and beautiful Bell (Rebecca Night - Larkrise to Candleford) and her brand new baby, Zac, who arrives bang on time for the first episode.

Then there's Bell's ex-boyfriend, Reuben (Ukweli Roach, One Day), desperate to get back together with her. Uncle Loz (Matt King - Peep Show), Grandad's long lost son, is the artist of the family. Last but not least, Jan's nephew, Fergie (Steve Edge - Star Stories) who offers to camp out in the garden after being made homeless when his long suffering partner chucks him out.

Starlings adds to the ever growing list of exciting homegrown comedy now available on Sky1 HD.

Scheduling:

  • Sky 1 & Sky 1 HD
  • March 2012 (TBC)
  • 8 x 60 min eps
  • Plus repeats on Sky 1 & Sky 2 and Sky Anytime & Sky Go



Key Benefits To Sponsor:

  • Fantastic newly commissioned comedy coming to Sky1 HD
  • Part of Sky 1's huge investment in home grown comedy
  • Written by and starring Matt King
  • Executively produced by Steve Coogan
  • Huge talent and familiar setting will attract a large and loyal audience
  • Simulcast on Sky1 HD, allowing 4 times better picture quality
  • Association with award winning entertainment channel Sky1
  • Multi-platform distribution including repeats on Sky1 and Sky 2
  • Online opportunity also available


For more information please download the full sponsorship opportunity opposite.

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