Recounting one of the most extraordinary – and until recently, officially denied – chapters of the Gulf War, Flight 149: Hostage of War premieres on Sky Documentaries and NOW this week.
While we make every effort to ensure details are correct at the time of publication (Thursday 22 May) all dates are subject to amendment and may be moved in the schedule prior to final exchange.
Flight 149: Hostage of War
Flight 149: Hostage of War recounts one of the most extraordinary – and until recently, officially denied – chapters of the Gulf War.
On August 2, 1990, just after Saddam’s forces storm Kuwait, a civilian flight unwittingly touches down in the middle of the warzone. The passengers and crew find themselves trapped, held as hostages by Saddam Hussein, becoming pawns in a rapidly escalating international crisis that will reshape the Middle East.
For over three decades, the British government denied any prior knowledge of the invasion before the plane’s ill-fated landing. Now, new information has come to light to challenge the official narrative and the surviving hostages are taking the British government and BA to court to seek justice and the truth.
Featuring powerful firsthand testimonies from the key players, including the surviving hostages, Kuwaiti resistance fighters, investigative journalist Stephen Davis, and political insiders, Flight 149: Hostage of War is an unflinching exploration of a geopolitical scandal, decades in the making.
Wednesday 11 June 21.00 Sky Documentaries & NOW
My Week with Guerrilla Girls
Season 1, episode 3
Kate Bryan spends an extraordinary week monkeying about with the bad girls of art activism, The Guerrilla Girls, who haven’t given a film crew full access to their lives and works in over 30 years. Keeping their identities secret throughout the film, Kate joins the masked crusaders, iPhone in hand, filming as they continue to disrupt the status quo of the “billionaire boys club” of the art world, campaigning for equality of opportunity and representation in the lead-up to their major installation at the Beyond the Streets gallery in Los Angeles. Part of Sky Arts’ Sisters of Disruption season.
Tuesday 10 June 21.00 Sky Arts & NOW
The Equalizer
Season 5, episode 18
With the series’ US broadcaster confirming that the show will be ending after season five, we bid farewell to the Queen of street justice this week as McCall takes on her final fight.
While on a romantic getaway, McCall and Dante are abruptly ambushed by Salazar and his army. Meanwhile, Aunt Vi finally decides to take the next step in her relationship with Captain Curtis, and Dee meets with her favourite author who may be able to help her get into her dream university.
Wednesday 11 June 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW
The Rookie
The Watcher – Season 7, episode 2
The team is tasked with community policing while hunting for a local vigilante. Meanwhile, Celina’s instincts are tested, and Tim and Lucy discover secrets about the two new rookies.
Tuesday 10 June 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes weekly
Anora
Sean Baker’s Academy Award® and Palme d’Or winner Anora is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern-day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. However, when Vanya’s parents catch wind of the union, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase through the streets of New York.
Available from Friday 13 June Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
Your Monster
Your Monster tells the story of the soft-spoken actor Laura Franco (Melissa Barrera), who is dumped by her longtime boyfriend (Edmund Donovan) while recovering from surgery and retreats to her childhood home to recover. With her future looking bleak, insult is added to injury when Laura discovers her ex is staging a musical that she helped him develop. But out of these gut-wrenching life changes emerges a monster (Tommy Dewey) with whom she finds a connection, encouraging Laura to follow her dreams, open her heart and fall in love with her inner rage.
Available from Saturday 7 June Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
Poker Face
The Sleazy Georgian – Season 2, episode 8
Meeting a group of con artists, Charlie gets involved in a job gone wrong. Guest starring Melanie Lynskey.
Thursday 12 June 21.00 Sky Max & NOW – New episodes weekly
And Just Like That…
Season 3, episode 3
From executive producer Michael Patrick King, And Just Like That… continues to follow Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, Seema, and LTW as they navigate the complicated reality of life, love, sex, and friendship in their 50s in New York City.
Friday 13 June 21.00 Sky Comedy & NOW – New episodes weekly
The Rehearsal
Washington / My Controls – Season 2 episode 5 & 6
Nathan Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life’s biggest moments by “rehearsing” them in carefully crafted simulations. In the final two episodes of the season, Nathan heads to Washington.
Monday 9 June 21.00 Sky Comedy & NOW – New episodes weekly
Elsbeth
Gold, Frankincense and Murder – Season 2, episode 5
Celebrity Christmas curators Dirk and DeeDee Dashers (Vanessa Bayer, Saturday Night Live) go from tinsel to tragedy after Dirk is killed in a freak accident and Elsbeth begins to suspect his wife is behind the death. Meanwhile, Elsbeth gets a holiday surprise courtesy of Wagner and Kaya.
Monday 9 June 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Chicago Fire
Untouchable – Season 13, episode 7
Pascal and Severide revisit the storage facility fire in hopes of uncovering new evidence. Cruz helps Mouch take his studying to the next level. Novak prepares a proposal for Chief Robinson for a whole blood program.
Friday 13 June 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Chicago Med
Faimly Matters- Season 10, episode 7
Ripley and Frost uncover shocking information that conflicts with their patient’s DNR. Hannah facilitates an unexpected reunion. The tension between Archer and Lenox comes to a head.
Friday 13 June 20.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Chicago PD
Contrition – Season 12, episode 7
Torres is haunted by his previous transgressions as Cook takes on a tense undercover assignment.
Friday 13 June 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly