The Best TV Shows on Sky One

Every Sky One Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Showcasing over 20 shows from 1987 up until 2026, Sky One stands as a beacon of television excellence. Among Sky One’s finest offerings are Through the Keyhole and Space Precinct, which debuted in 1987 and 1994, respectively. As of August 2026, our compilation of Sky One’s top-rated series boasts over 20 unique shows.

  • Brassic
    Brassic (2019)8.3

    A group of working-class friends finding unconventional ways to win at life in suburban northern England. These lads have dealt, scammed, bribed and conned their way through adolescence, but now, their dealing and stealing is catching up with them and a whole load of trouble is heading their way.

  • The Russell Howard Hour
    The Russell Howard Hour (2017)8.0

    Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.

  • A Discovery of Witches
    A Discovery of Witches (2018)7.8

    Closet witch Diana Bishop and centuries-old vampire Matthew Clairmont are drawn into a deadly mystery and forbidden romance when a magical book shows up in an Oxford library.

  • Dream Team
    Dream Team (1997)7.5

    On and off pitch battles of of the fictional Harchester United Football Club.

  • Strike Back
    Strike Back (2010)7.4

    The series follows John Porter, a former British Special Forces soldier, who is drafted back into service by Section 20, a fictional branch of the Secret Intelligence Service.

  • Sweetpea
    Sweetpea (2024)7.4

    Rhiannon Lewis doesn't make much of an impression - people walk past her in the street without a second glance. That is until she is pushed over the edge and loses control. Rhiannon's life transforms, but can she keep her killer secret?

  • Through the Keyhole
    Through the Keyhole (1987)7.3

    David Frost wanders into celebrities' houses and a panel of celebrities has to guess who the famous homeowner is.

  • Stan Lee's Lucky Man
    Stan Lee's Lucky Man (2016)6.9

    London cop and compulsive gambler Harry Clayton is on the verge of losing everything. On the night when his huge debts are to be called in, he meets the enigmatic Eve, who gives him a mysterious bracelet said to endow the wearer with immense luck. Harry's fortunes suddenly begin to shift, but he also soon finds himself sucked into a sinister crime wave sweeping through the city.

  • The Five
    The Five (2016)6.8

    When they were twelve years old, Mark, Pru, Danny and Slade were out together in the park. Mark’s five-year-old brother, Jesse, was annoying them. They were mean – told him to get lost. Jesse ran away. He was gone. Never seen again. Twenty years later, Danny – now a detective – learns some shocking news. Jesse’s DNA has been found at a murder scene. He is alive and out there. Somewhere.

  • The Colour of Magic
    The Colour of Magic (2008)6.7

    As Rincewind involuntarily becomes a guide to the naive tourist Twoflower, they find themselves forced to flee the city of Ankh-Morpork to escape a terrible fire, and begin on a journey across the Disc. Unknown to them, their journey and fate is being decided by the Gods playing a board game the whole time.

  • Under Salt Marsh
    Under Salt Marsh (2026)6.7

    Morfa Halen is a tight-knit Welsh town precariously nestled between towering mountains and a fast-encroaching sea that threatens its very existence. As a once-in-a-generation storm begins to gather far out at sea, former detective turned teacher Jackie Ellis discovers the body of her 8-year-old pupil, Cefin, seemingly drowned. The discovery sends shockwaves through the community, reviving the ghost of an unsolved cold case that rocked the town three years prior - the disappearance of Jackie’s niece, Nessa, which cost her career.

  • Sick Note
    Sick Note (2017)6.6

    When Daniel Glass is misdiagnosed with a fatal disease he begins to notice how everyone around him treats him better. But then he finds out he was misdiagnosed by the most incompetent oncologist on Earth and now he has a big decision to make: come clean and go back to his old rubbish life, or keep pretending to be ill.

  • Trollied
    Trollied (2011)6.5

    Set in Valco, a fictional budget supermarket in the north west of England, Trollied finds the funny in one of our most familiar surroundings and focuses on the types of characters we all recognise: bored checkout staff, ineffectual managers and a range of customers, from the irate to the downright bizarre.

  • Temple
    Temple (2019)6.5

    Talented and successful surgeon Daniel Milton has his world shattered when his wife Beth develops a fatal degenerative disease. After conventional treatment options run out, Daniel partners with the lonely yet resourceful Lee to start a literal Underground clinic in the vast network of tunnels beneath Temple Tube Station in London.

  • Space Precinct
    Space Precinct (1994)6.2

    An NYPD officer transfers his family to a space station.

  • Monkey Life
    Monkey Life (2007)6.2

    Monkey Life was created in 2006 and has continuously documented the work of Dr. Alison Cronin, MBE and her team at Monkey World; Ape Rescue Centre. Filmed at Monkey World in Dorset, Monkey Life follows the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected primates. Many have mental as well as physical problems so the Primate Care Staff treat their individual needs until they can be reintegrated with primates of their own kind. The primates at the park range from apes, who were taken from the wild as babies and used as photographers props on Spanish beaches to monkeys, many of which were rescued from the UK pet trade. With unparalleled access Monkey World's dedicated team are filmed dealing with medical emergencies, primate moves, births and sometimes heart-breaking decisions. We follow Dr. Alison Cronin, MBE around the globe as she continues the park's mission to rescue abused primates. Monkey Life documents the daily life and drama of the world’s largest primate rescue centre.

  • Playhouse Presents
    Playhouse Presents (2012)6.0

    Playhouse Presents is a series of self-contained TV plays, made by British broadcaster Sky Arts. The series started airing on 12 April 2012, on Sky Arts 1. Each episode is written by a different writer with a different cast.

  • COBRA
    COBRA (2020)5.9

    As widespread power outages cause chaos and threaten lives across the country, the COBRA (Cabinet Office Briefing Room) committee comprised of the UK’s leading experts and politicians, gathers to find a way to turn the lights back on.

  • Possession
    Possession (2026)5.5

    Claudia, a bi-racial lawyer, journeys to Jamaica's haunted Connaught plantation to fight an inheritance claim. Uncovering dark historical secrets intertwined with modern injustices intensifies her nightmare.

  • Elle Style Awards
    Elle Style Awards (1997)N/A

    The Elle Style Awards is a prestigious annual event hosted by ELLE magazine that celebrates excellence in fashion, entertainment, and culture. Often referred to as "the Oscars of the fashion world," the ceremony honors the most stylish and influential figures, including designers, actors, musicians, and models.