Sky Box Sets
We may have waved goodbye to the last of the warm weather but autumn brings its own joys - and we're not talking about mists and mellow fruitfulness. Once the nights start drawing in and the mercury drops, it's time to hunker down, get settled on the sofa and indulge in some serious TV action.
With Sky Box Sets, you have access to the most compelling dramas, gripping thrillers and hilarious comedies around. With back to back episodes of brilliant shows there for the taking, you can watch as many as you like from the very beginning.
But of course, different days bring different moods. Take Monday, for instance -- you've probably spent the day feeling like the living dead, so a zombie apocalypse drama might not be top of your agenda. Something to help you crack a smile, on the other hand...
Whatever the day, whatever your mood, Sky Box Sets have got your week covered. We've picked out a few of our favourites below. Now's a good time to catch up before the new returning seasons kick off.
Sky Box Sets Has Your Week Covered
MONDAY: 'Modern Family'(01 of07)
Monday blues? A few belly laughs are just what you need to lift that black mood and get the endorphins flowing again.What to watch: 'Modern Family' An evening with the lovable but hapless Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is the televisual equivalent of a warm hug. As hilarious as it is heartwarming, this multi-award winning mockumentary lifts the lid on the comforting chaos of family life in today’s diverse and multi-racial society. Uniting a stellar cast and razor sharp script, 'Modern Family' weaves the stories of patriarch Jay and his young Columbian girlfriend (the beautiful and fiery Gloria), uptight Mitchell (who has adopted a Vietnamese baby with the flamboyant Cameron), and mum-of-three Claire and her goofy husband Phil – making this domestic comedy as absorbing as any high-octane drama. 'Modern Family' seasons 1-6 available now with Sky Box Sets (credit:MODERN FAMILY © 2009-2015 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. Artwork: © 2009 - 2015 American Broadcasting Companies. All rights reserved. Series 1 – 6 )
TUESDAY: 'The Leftovers'(02 of07)
Now you’ve shaken off the post-weekend fog, it’s time to get your grey matter in gear for the week ahead. A thought-provoking drama with a generous dose of intrigue should get those cogs turning.What to watch: 'The Leftovers'No, this is not a show about recycling your food waste – ‘leftovers’ refers to the 98% of the U. S. population who remain in the wake of the Sudden Departure, which has seen 140m people inexplicably disappear. No country, state or city has been spared – apart from one small town in eastern Texas, which provides the setting for this riveting tale of two families: the Garveys and the Murphys. Starring Justin Theroux as troubled cop Kevin Garvey, Liv Tyler as Meg, who is on the verge of getting married when she is targeted by mysterious cult the Guilty Remnant, and Christopher Eccleston as Matt Jamison, a former reverand who edits a self-published tabloid that outs sinners – this compelling drama will have you brimming with questions and theories.'The Leftovers' Season 1 available now with Sky Box Sets (credit:The Leftovers ©2015 Home Box Office, Inc. All rights reserved. HBO® and all related programs are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.)
WEDNESDAY: 'The Flash'(03 of07)
Having conquered the toughest part of the week, you’re feeling pretty invincible, so why not celebrate with some superhero action?What to watch: 'The Flash'Barry Allen is a socially awkward crime scene investigator with a tragic past. Left in a coma for nine months after being struck by lightning in a freak electrical storm, he awakens to discover he has the power to move at superhuman speeds.With the help of a team of allies, Allen uses his new physical powers combined with his CSI-trained brain to protect his hometown of Central City from evil ‘metahuman’ criminals.Faithful to the original DC comics series, 'The Flash' offers good, wholesome superhero fun with a refreshingly upbeat tone. Catch it… if you can.'The Flash' Season 1 available now with Sky Box Sets (credit:The Flash ©2015 Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.)
THURSDAY: 'The Affair'(04 of07)
With Friday almost in reach, you feel ready for anything. How about a highly charged emotional drama that calls on you to decide what really happened? (Well, you did say anything.)What to watch: 'The Affair'Young waitress Alison is trying to piece her life back together in the wake of a tragedy when she meets Noah, a New York City public school teacher and aspiring novelist, who is spending the summer at his in-laws' estate.Exploring the psychological and emotional fall-out of their extramarital affair, 'The Affair' tells its story from the separate perspectives of Noah and Alison. But with each offering a wildly different version of reality, the question is: which one do you trust? As the viewer, it is your role to weigh up the evidence and act as jury. Are you up to the job?'The Affair' Season 1 available from 28th September with Sky Box Sets (credit:The Affair © Showtime Networks Inc. All rights reserved. )
FRIDAY: 'The Walking Dead'(05 of07)
Zombie apocalypse dramas are best watched in company, making Friday night the perfect night to get your mates round for some nail-biting, flesh-biting adventure. Cushions at the ready…What to watch: 'The Walking Dead'Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), a sheriff's deputy has woken up from a gunshot-induced coma to find the world literally crawling with flesh eating, walking dead. Worse, his wife and son are nowhere to be seen. Follow Rick – and the fellow survivors he meets along the way – as they navigate this terrifying minefield of flesh-eating killers to find their loved ones and salvation.Pitched on the right side of gory, it’s not too ‘blood bath’ so don’t worry – it won’t put you off your pizza and beer. When the suspense hits fever pitch, you will need that beer!'The Walking Dead' Seasons 1-5 available now with Sky Box Sets (credit:The Walking Dead © Gene Page/AMC)
SATURDAY: 'Karl Pilkington: The Moaning Of Life'(06 of07)
You’ve just got back from the pub feeling a little lively and you’re not quite ready to hit the sack. You need the TV equivalent of a night-cap with a mate.What to watch: 'Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life' If you enjoyed watching Ricky Gervais’ long-suffering pal on his hapless adventures around the world in 'An Idiot Abroad', you are in for a treat with his latest journeys of self-discovery. 'The Moaning of Life' explores how cultures around the world deal with those bigger picture themes of marriage, kids, happiness, money, and death.Pilkington offers his own inimitable and strangely charming take on the cultural mores of Mexico, Japan, the United States, and South Africa in a show that's as fascinating as it is funny.'Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life' Season 1 available now with Sky Box Sets (credit:Sky)
SUNDAY: 'The Knick'(07 of07)
What better way to while away a wet Sunday afternoon than curled up on the sofa watching a historical drama? But move over 'Pride & Prejudice', things just got gritty.What to watch: 'The Knick'Directed by Steven Soderbergh, you just know this is going to be no ordinary period drama. Set in downtown New York in 1900, The Knick centres around the Knickerbocker Hospital and its groundbreaking surgeons, nurses and staff, who push the bounds of medicine in a time of astonishingly high mortality rates and before the advent of antibiotics.Clive Owen’s tour-de-force performance as Dr John W Thackery – a fearless, maverick surgeon who masks a personal battle with drug addiction – makes for compelling viewing.'The Knick' Season 1 available now with Sky Box Sets (credit:The Knick ©2015 HOME BOX OFFICE, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CINEMAX® AND RELATED CHANNELS AND SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF HOME BOX OFFICE, INC)