Sky Q viewers have unlocked a new channel, known as Rewind TV, that brings together classic shows, comedies, factual shows, and films
Rewind TV offers a slew of classic films, cult comedies, and factual shows
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Sky Q viewers can enjoy a brand-new channel packed with classic television shows — at no extra cost. Known as Rewind TV, the schedule will include several fan-favourite series from the 80s and 90s.
Unfortunately for those who've taken advantage of the best Sky Stream deals or recently upgraded to Sky Glass, you'll miss out on Rewind TV. That's because the new channel is only coming to set-top boxes that rely on a satellite dish, not a broadband connection.
Sky+ boxes also rely on a satellite dish, but the UK broadcaster is slowly removing channels from that box.
Tuning into Rewind TV, you'll find comedies like Caroline Aherne's The Mrs Merton Show, Drop The Dead Donkey – a cult Channel 4 comedy set in the fictional television newsroom of GlobeLink News, first broadcast from 1990 to 1998, and Whose Line Is It Anyway? with Clive Anderson.
Classic films like The Lady Vanishes, Strange Love of Martha Ivers, Night of the Living Dead, Invasion USA, and Only The Valiant will also be shown throughout the day.
Hit 80s series like Return Of The Saint, Worzel Gummidge Down Under, andDepartment S will also be shown on Rewind TV for those who don't fancy a comedy or film. Factual shows like Whicker's World, Clive James meets…and World in Action will also be shown on the channel.
Sky Q viewers can tune-in by heading to Channel 190, or saying the name of the channel while using the voice command button on the Q Voice Remote. Crucially, there's no on-demand library that comes with Rewind TV, so if you want to watch something — you'll either need to tune-in live at the allotted time or set a recording.
Some of the shows are already available on other catch-up series. For example, Drop The Dead Donkey and Whose Line Is It Anyway? both appear in the Channel 4 app's streaming library.
Rewind TV is a passion project from founders Oscar Beuselinck and Jonathan Moore. The duo spoke to telly blog Cord Busters about the decision to launch, stating: "The channel is targeted at an older demographic with rarely-seen, critically acclaimed iconic programmes, and we are confident that it will have intergenerational appeal with a fresh and fun identity.
"Great care has been taken to carefully craft the selection of the content, including restoration work where necessary. These programmes and films have never looked so good."
Rewind TV made its debut on Sky Q on May 23, 2024. The team behind the all-new channel have promised that "other platforms to follow soon", so fingers crossed viewers with Freely, Sky Glass, and Virgin Media boxes won't be left out in the cold for too much longer.
