Sky has confirmed it is shutting down another channel permanently, following previous closures in recent months. The FAST channel Crime & Justice, located on channel 1024 of SkyGlass/Stream, ceased broadcasting on May 19.
The channel focused on true crime programming, featuring shows such as Britain’s Darkest Taboos, What the Killer Did Next, Stop Search Seize, and Highway Cops.
This closure comes after Sky Animation HD was shut down on April 30, merging with Sky Cinema Family on channel 304. As a result, both live-action and animated films for all ages are now available in one place, rather than two separate services. However, the Animation channel will make limited-time returns during school breaks, reopening from July 24 to August 30 and from October 23 to November 1.
EE previously informed customers: “On 30 April, Sky Cinema Family and Sky Cinema Animation are merging.” The statement added: “All of the content on both channels will be housed on a channel called Sky Cinema Family.”
A Digital Spy forum user commented: “Another u turn it seems, Sky Cinema Animation is being folded back into Sky Cinema Family.” Another user remarked: “But there is a Sky Family on 306 Animation is on 305. SKY Q, With Entertainment SD and Sky Sports HD.” A third wrote: “You'll find that the EPG for Sky Max has listings for Sky One. It appears that for Series Link purposes, Sky Max moves to 106 and renames to Sky One. Any Series Links you have set up on Sky Showcase will disappear.”
One viewer asked: “In the EPG of the Channels SKY Showcase and +1, stands, for the Program of tomorrow 'New Programs coming soon'. Do you think sky is Planning to use that Place for a new Channel? Or is it just a Placeholder.” Another added: “Sky Max EPG has the Program for SKY One. SKY Q, With Entertainment SD and Sky Sports HD.”
