
Sky Documentaries goes behind the scenes of Burnley FC'S relegation battle with series 2 of Mission to BurnleyWednesday 7 August 2024
PRODUCED BY AD HOC FILMS, MISSION TO BURNLEY 2 OFFERS SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FANS A CANDID LOOK AT A FOOTBALL CLUB FIGHTING TO SAVE ITS POSITION IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE
AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON SKY SPORTS FROM 9TH AUGUST AND ON SKY DOCUMENTARIES ON 1ST SEPTEMBER
Sky today announces Series 2 of Mission to Burnley, all four episodes will be available exclusively on SkySports * weekly from 9th August, before launching on Sky Documentaries and streaming service NOW on 1st September.
Following Burnley FC's triumphant return to the Premier League last season, the series will give sports fans exclusive insight and a behind-the-scenes look at the action, as Burnley battles to remain in the most prestigious league in the world, with a tumultuous end to the season under manager Vincent Kompany. Mission to Burnley Series 2 kicks off exclusively on Sky Sports on 9th August and on Sky Documentaries and streaming service NOW on 1st September.
Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the series in an exclusive early access window via Sky Sports , giving sports fans the inside scoop before the wider release on Sky Documentaries. Burnley fans can also watch their team at least 24 times on Sky Sports this season, following the new long-term and landmark partnership with the EFL, with over 1,000 EFL games to be shown live on Sky Sports.
It's the 2023-2024 season. After bursting back into the Premier League in emphatic style, Burnley FC battle to try to survive in the top division playing the biggest clubs in the world. Pressure mounts on manager Vincent Kompany and American owner Alan Pace, with the boardroom expecting results. Growing criticism from fans and pundits intensifies as Burnley strive to dig deep to stave off the threat of relegation.
From boardroom to dressing-room, Mission to Burnley Series 2 offers a truly unprecedented view of the escalating behind-the-scenes tension as the team scramble to try to engineer a last-gasp great escape, whilst an unexpected opportunity emerges for Kompany that could have far-reaching consequences for all involved.
Mission to Burnley Series 2 is produced by Ad Hoc Films, makers of the genre defining documentary The Four Year Plan', exclusively for Sky Documentaries. The series was commissioned by, Jamie Morris, Director of Programmes and Jack Oliver, Head of Co-productions at Sky. Daniel Glynn and Jamie Munro return as Executive Producers on the series, as do Showrunner Mat Hodgson, and series director Tom Magnus. The series is produced by Patrick Nathanson and Victoria Hepburn.
Daniel Glynn, Executive Producer and Co-Founder of Ad Hoc Films commented: We were delighted to hear how well series one of Mission to Burnley was received and even more delighted when Sky Documentaries greenlit this even more warts and all second series.
It's an unvarnished, powerful watch showcasing in stark detail just what it takes to play in, manage and run a club competing in the biggest footballing league in the world. Fans of sports docs are in for a jaw dropping treat.
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Episodes available for preview on SKY MEDIA VILLAGE
For further information please contact:
Premier PR | Mike Thomas -
mike.thomas@premiercomms.com
About Sky Sports Starting this week, Sky Sports customers can enjoy the new Sky Sports dedicated channel and live streams, offering fans more choice than ever before, all at no extra cost. Customers will have access to over 50% more live sport this year, and with Sky Sports , it'll be easier than ever for fans to browse, discover and watch the sport they love.
The launch comes in time for the EFL opening weekend, with every game from across all three divisions - the Championship, League One and League Two - streamed live, a first in broadcasting history.
Sky Sports will also give exclusive customers access to Sky's popular sports documentaries two weeks before anyone else, starting with Series 2 of Mission to Burnley.
No action from customers needed as Sky Sports will simply drop into the existing Sky experience across Sky Glass, Sky Stream, Sky Q and NOW
About Ad Hock FilmsAn international production company working with the biggest global broadcasters, SVODS and distributors out there, creating powerful, access driven films and premium television series. Recent credits include Lionesses: How football came home The United Way with Eric Cantona', I Am Duran', Elizabeth Windsor', and the genre defining sports documentary film QPR: The Four Year Plan'.
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