Sky 1 HD celebrates Great Little Britons this Summer
New strand starts on 4 July at 8pm
Sky 1 HD is celebrating this summer with some GREAT LITTLE BRITONS, a series of six one-off documentaries, shining a light on some of the nation’s most dedicated perfectionists starting on 4 July at 8pm. Be it profession or hobby, GREAT LITTLE BRITONS examines those who strive for excellence in their chosen pursuit, as they compete to be winners in their field and lift trophies of victory.
Each documentary focuses on a different competition:
4July – CAKE COMPETITORS: The crème de la crème of determined, surprising and lovable cake decorators come together as they prepare for the highlight of the competitive cake decorating calendar, the annual Hotelympia Salon Culinaire Competition. From designer shoes made of sugar to animals iced to impress, these are no ordinary cakes. The competitors take their creations deadly seriously and battle it out to be crowned best in show and not be left collecting the crumbs.
11July 2013 – SHOW PONIES: Horse mad families regularly travel from the far flung corners of the country sacrificing sleep, money and family unity to do battle on the showing circuit. Armed with tweed, ribbons, and make-up, this feature shows how the equestrian industry is driven by a small army of exceptional mothers determined to secure their child’s success.
18JULY – THE GOOD FUNERAL AWARDS: Undertakers have their moment in the spotlight asthe inaugural Good Funeral Guide Awards takes place in Bournemouth. From coffin designers to grave diggers, from funeral celebrants to embalmers, the camaraderie and black humour is palpable as Britain’s best gather to honour the funeral industry’s most skilled workers.
25July 2013 –BLOWN AWAY: More than sixty bands travel to Bradford for the annual Yorkshire Brass Band Championships and this film examines the obsession for four very different bands for whom performing but a way of life. Charting both the road to the competition as well as the final contest itself, tensions run high as the musicians know one wrong note could blow their chances.
1August – A CUT ABOVE: It’s curling tongs at dawn as the fortunes of a dedicated group of extremely competitive hairdressers are documented when they descend on Bournemouth for the National Federation of Hairdressers Regional Bournemouth and Reading Competition. Stylists go head to head, locking hairdryers as they battle it out to be crowned a cut above the rest.
8 August 2013 – CHEERLEADERS: The Bradford Bulls Super League rugby team cheerleaders, The Bulletes, follow a tough training regime led by real life Sue Sylvester, Head Coach Robyn Morrison.For the first time the feisty squad of 11 are entering the UK National cheerleading championships, chasing the first prize trophy. But with just 8 weeks until the event of their lives, every girl is fighting to keep their place in the squad. Behind the obligatory big smiles and high-kicks, this one-off documentary will look at the girls who collectively carry the same dream – to be the best and win at all costs.
GREAT LITTLE BRITONS is exclusively on Sky 1 HD and Sky 1 from 4th July 2013. Following the addition of Sky 1 HD to Sky Go, customers are also able to watch on the move on iPad, selected smartphones and laptops.
Notes to editor
For press enquiries, please contact:
Rowan Adams
Senior Publicist – Sky 1 HD & Sky Living HD
Tel: 020 7032 3078
Mob: 07850 776 348
Email: rowan.adams@bskyb.com
Rachel Tate
Publicist – Sky 1 HD & Sky Living HD
Tel: 02070326481
Mob: 07850732717
Email: rachel.tate@bskyb.com
www.skypressoffice.co.uk
Photography available from www.image.net or StillsDepartment@bskyb.com
Notes to editors:
About Sky
Sky is the UK and Ireland’s leading home entertainment and communications company. Around 40% of all homes have a direct relationship with Sky through its range of TV, broadband and home telephony services.
Sky is the UK’s biggest investor in television content, investing more than £2.3 billion a year in channels such as Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Sky Arts, Sky Sports, Sky Movies and Sky News. Around two-thirds of Sky’s content spend is invested in the UK and Sky is the fastest-growing source of investment in original British programmes. More than 30 million people watch Sky content each week.
Alongside its commitment to offering customers a greater choice of high-quality content, Sky is a leading innovator. Customers enjoy total control and flexibility over their favourite TV through Sky+, watch TV on the move through Sky Go, and enjoy the best quality TV experience at home through High Definition and 3D.
Sky distributes its content broadly over several platforms, including satellite, cable, IPTV, mobile and WiFi. NOW TV, Sky’s second consumer brand, builds on the company’s leadership in internet TV. Sky is also the UK's fastest-growing home communications company and favourite ‘triple-play’ provider of TV, broadband and home phone.
Sky believes in making a wider contribution to the communities in which it operates by taking positive action on the environment, supporting grassroots sports and increasing access to, and participation in, the arts. Sky employs 23,000 people, has annual revenues of £6.8 billion and is estimated to support a £5.4 billion contribution to UK GDP. Sky is listed on the London Stock Exchange (BSY). www.sky.com/corporate
About Sky 1 HD
Sky 1 HD is the most watched non-terrestrial channel in Sky homes, attracting more than 20m unique viewers every month and, according to the latest tracker results (October – December, 2011), was the third highest valued channel amongst all Sky subscribers behind only BBC1 and ITV1.
Sky 1 HD distinguishes itself from rival networks with original drama and comedy, talked about entertainment formats, distinctive factual programming and award-winning exclusive US drama.