'House' gets May premiere on Sky1

House will premiere on Sky1 at the end of the month, it has been confirmed.

The fifth season of the medical drama, starring Hugh Laurie as Dr. House, will begin with a double bill on Sunday, May 31.

"What we're seeing this season is how vulnerable House really is," said Laurie. "I think it's fascinating to watch House pursue Wilson - he needs him, and I suppose he's revealed himself more than ever this year because he's so needy."

Robert Sean Leonard, aka Dr. Wilson, added: "Certainly Amber's death has changed things between them and will continue to affect that relationship. [House] doesn't want Wilson to hate him. To me that's the most naked House has been in five years."

Last month, it was announced that Sky1 had acquired the US medical drama from Five.