Tech
Sky to launch second arts channel
Published Monday, Aug 18 2008, 14:52 BST | By James Welsh
Sky Arts will be renamed Sky Arts 1 and concentrate on showing "cutting-edge documentaries, cult films, classic concerts and ground-breaking drama". Classical music, opera, dance and fine arts programming will shift to Sky Arts 2.
"With more original content and exclusive commissions than ever before, Sky Arts will offer viewers an unrivalled choice of the best arts on television," the broadcaster said.
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