
What’s New on Sky & NOW in July

On Sky and NOW this July, we’re bringing the drama with some of the best gripping shows on offer – whether you’re in the mood for a deep dive into a true crime story, a US crime procedural, or a good old-fashioned fight for survival amid a zombie outbreak.
From a definitive look into the life of F1 driver Damon Hill, to the highly-anticipated return of the BAFTA-Winning Mr Bigstuff, we truly have something for everyone.
Here’s a rundown of what to watch this July.
Must-Watch TV Shows & Documentaries on Sky This Month
Hill (Sky Documentaries and NOW)
In an intimate portrait into the life of this F1 champion, Hill features exclusive, intimate interviews with Damon and his family – as they recount how he overcame the adversity of losing his legendary father Graham Hill to follow in his footsteps and become a world champion himself.
Set against the backdrop of the fastest sport in the world, this emotional documentary reveals the inside story of how Damon fought a furious battle against one of the greatest of all time Michael Schumacher, and dealt with the death of another iconic driver, Ayrton Senna, his team-mate at the time, who tragically lost his life aged just 34.
Available from July 2
The Walking Dead: Dead City (Sky Max and NOW)
Maggie and Negan’s adventures in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan continue as Dead City returns for season two. As the war for control of New York continues to grow, the pair find themselves trapped on opposite sides – but they both soon realise that the way out for both is more complicated than either could have ever imagined.
Available from July 10
Discover more about The Walking Dead: Dead City here.
Death of a Showjumper (Sky Documentaries and NOW)
In this new documentary series, Death of a Showjumper details the shocking death of Katie Simpson – a promising young, horse-loving jockey in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland who died unexpectedly in 2020.
While initially believed to have taken her own life, a memory triggered in the mind of a local journalist leads to questions about that conclusion, with suspicions soon growing around Jonathan Creswell, an influential champion showjumper, jockey and horse trainer – and Katie’s sister’s partner.
Available from July 16
Discover more about Death of a Showjumper here.
S.W.A.T. Season 8 (Sky Max and NOW)
In the final season of this crime-fighting favourite, Shemar Moore is back as Hondo Harrelson as he and his team take on life-threatening situations in the name of justice.
But it kicks off very personally for Hondo, when he is assigned a race against time mission to track down his old high school football coach and a school bus of missing students.
Meanwhile, new squad addition Devin Gamble finds a lot of peoples’ eyes on him when his family ties to the criminal underworld become apparent.
Available from July 20
Discover more about S.W.A.T. here.
Mr Bigstuff Season 2 (Sky Max and NOW)
Glen and Lee are back and more dysfunctional than ever as Mr Bigstuff returns for a hilarious second series.
After discovering that their dad is actually alive having faked his death, the brothers set out on a mission to track him down.
Meanwhile, Glen’s fiancée Kirsty is determined to take charge in both bedroom and the boardroom, but one badly timed kiss—and a mysterious blackmailer—threaten to bring it all crashing down.
With secrets spilling and tempers flaring, it’s only a matter of time before the family blows up once again.
Coming soon
Discover more about Mr Bigstuff here.
Fire Country Season 3 (Sky Witness and NOW)
The adventures and work of the Cal Fire team continues as Fire Country returns.
But naturally, things go off the deep end quickly when, during Gabriela and Diego's wedding, a helicopter crash ignites chaos.
Soon, the team immediately jumps into action to stop fires and help victims.
Available from July 30
Discover more about Fire Country here.
New Movies to Watch on Sky Cinema in July
Wicked (Sky Cinema)
Set before the famed classic The Wizard of Oz, Wicked is a prequel tale of the famed villain The Wicked Witch of the West, and her journey to becoming known by that name.
Young Elphaba is singled out from birth due to her distinctive green skin – relentlessly bullied and all-but disowned by her family,
When she lands a place at Shiv University, she initially clashes with the highly popular Galinda, but the pair ultimately become close as they learn from each other.
But soon, fate and external factors beyond their control send the duo on different paths in life, turning their once solid friendship into a tale of tragic rivalry.
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