🎬 The Classics Reborn: Amadeus Returns in Spectacular Style
Sky breathes new life into one of cinema’s most legendary tales.
Joe Barton’s Amadeus, a bold five-part reimagination of Peter Shaffer’s timeless stage play, turns Mozart’s story into a modern epic. Will Sharpe (The White Lotus) plays the tortured genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, alongside Paul Bettany as his rival Antonio Salieri, and Gabrielle Creevy as the loyal and spirited Constanze Weber.
It is grandeur, rivalry, and obsession set to the beat of history’s most famous symphonies.
Stream Amadeus on Sky in December →
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Visuals:
- Will Sharpe as Mozart in “Amadeus”
- Paul Bettany as Salieri
- Gabrielle Creevy as Constanze
- The glittering 18th-century Vienna set
- Behind-the-scenes with Joe Barton
- Sky’s Amadeus official key art
Captions: Bold reimaginings. Iconic performances. Sky’s prestige drama moment.
🎭 Why Mozart Still Rocks
The rebel composer was not just ahead of his time. He defined timeless.
Mozart’s life was short, chaotic, and brilliant. Sky’s Amadeus explores that fire: the jealousy that fueled Salieri’s downfall and the impossible pressure of being “chosen by God.” Expect sweeping drama, candlelit concert halls, and betrayal set to a divine score.
For trivia lovers: Mozart composed over 600 works before dying at just 35 years old, and Sky’s retelling captures every ounce of that impossible genius.
Discover Mozart’s real letters on Sky Arts →
🎬 Rob & Romesh vs. The World
From Bollywood beats to Shakespearean streets, the boys are back for Series 8.
Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan return for more globe-trotting chaos. This time, they tackle the Bollywood industry, freestyle in New York’s hip-hop scene, and trek through the Sumatran jungle for the ultimate wildlife photography challenge.
Their final act? Taking on Shakespeare at The Globe because of course they do.
Expect laughs, near-misses, and a lot of shouting.
Watch Rob & Romesh vs. Series 8 on Sky Max →
🎄 Never Mind the Xmas Buzzcocks
It would not be Christmas without a little chaos.
Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix, and Sophie Duker are back with Matt Goss, Jessie J, and Guz Khan in a festive special packed with music, games, and unexpected cameos.
It is the kind of joyful nonsense that pairs perfectly with sherry.
Tune in to Never Mind the Xmas Buzzcocks →
🌊 The Real Salt Path: When the Story Is Not What It Seems
Raynor Winn’s beloved memoir gets the true-crime treatment.
After the bestselling success of The Salt Path, journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou investigates what really happened to Raynor and Moth Winn. The result is The Real Salt Path, a gripping look at truth, storytelling, and the blurred lines between memoir and myth.
If you loved The Staircase or Wild Wild Country, this Sky Original is your next binge.
Watch The Real Salt Path →
🍵 Tea with Dame Judi Dench
One home. Two legends. A lifetime of stories.
Dame Judi Dench invites Sir Kenneth Branagh to her idyllic countryside home for tea, laughter, and reflections on decades of stage and screen magic.
Expect warmth, wit, and a few tears as they revisit moments from Shakespeare in Love, Henry V, and beyond.
Watch Tea with Dame Judi Dench (w/t) on Sky →
🎻 Mozart on Sky Arts: A Genius Revisited
Sky Arts dives deep into Mozart’s world.
Complementing the Amadeus drama, Sky Arts presents a lineup of musical documentaries:
- Mozart: Genius for Hire features letters between Mozart and his father, read by Matthew Broome and David Harewood.
- Mozart’s Women: A Musical Journey, hosted by Lauren Laverne, spotlights the women who shaped his life and sound.
- Mozart’s Sister, directed by Madeleine Hetherton-Miau, explores Maria-Anna Mozart’s lost genius.
📍 Where To: Your December Sky Guide
Discovery
Join the conversation and catch exclusive previews on Sky’s Instagram and Sky Arts YouTube.
Acquisition
Own Amadeus and The Real Salt Path early via Sky Store UK or Sky Store US.
Immersion
Experience Sky Originals live at special events:
- Amadeus Live Orchestra Screening (London, Dec 15) → Tickets Here
- Rob & Romesh Live: Behind the Chaos (Manchester, Dec 21) → Tickets Here
Sustainment
Catch every Sky highlight via NOW Streaming UK and Peacock US.
December is streaming perfection with high art, big laughs, and British brilliance on tap.
