As well as with our programming, we've kept viewers entertained over the years with our ad campaigns.
From convict cricketers to Cool Cats; suicidal televisions to human Simpsons; Sean Bean to Shane Warne. You'll find them all and more starring in this selection of 20 ads and promos, just a few of the reels from our vault.
And to give you a taster of some of the highlights, sit back and enjoy this short video on You Tube.
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Alice and Ronnie, Sky+, 2001
Rocker Alice Cooper cooks for Ronnie Corbett in this Sky+ ad, part of a campaign featuring unexpected celebrity pairings.
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Alive and kicking, Sky Sports, 1992
The ad which kicked off Sky Sports' Premier League launch campaign.
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Cool Cat, Believe in Better, 2007
This animated ad highlights Sky's commitment to the environment as the first carbon neutral media company.
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Marriage guidance, Sky Digital, 1999
A bored television wants more fulfilment in part of the Sky Digital launch campaign.
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Billboards, Sky Movies, 2006
The Brazilian city of Sao Paulo is the setting for this Sky Movies campaign following the mayor’s decision to ban advertising hoardings.
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Live-action Simpsons, Sky One, 2006
This much-loved Sky One promo, made by Sky's in-house creative team, features real people re-enacting the opening sequence of The Simpsons.
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Suicidal televisions, Sky Digital, 1998
The ad which launched digital TV in the UK: Bored televisions are driven to contemplate suicide but are brought back from the edge by Sky Digital.
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What Do You Want to Watch? 2004
This campaign used a series of stunning visuals to highlight the breadth of programming offered by Sky, including extreme sports.
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Shane Warne, Sky Sports promo, 2005
Australian legend, Shane Warne, stars as an eighteenth century convict in this cheeky in-house produced promo for Sky Sports’ coverage of Australia’s tour of England.
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True colours, Sky+HD, 2008
Set to the track True Colours, this ad brings to life the difference that the stunning picture quality of Sky+HD can bring to TV viewing.
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What’s it all about? Sky Sports, 1996
This Sky Sports football promo stars some of the sport's biggest stars of the time, including Paul Gascoigne and Eric Cantona.
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Sean Bean, Sky Sports, 1997
Sean Bean stars in a passionate rallying cry for Sky Sports' Premiership football coverage.
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One Vision, Sky Sports, 1995
Footballers from around the world feature in this promo.
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No Turning Back, 1994
Early Sky talent, including Anna Walker, star in an ad which highlights the benefits of 24-hour news and movies without advertising.
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Bob the installer, 2003
The animated 'Bob the Installer' shows people how easy it is to go digital.
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Neighbours, Sky launch ad, 1989
This is where it all began, Sky's first ever television advertisement.
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Testimonials, Sky+, 2008
Michael Parkinson and Ross Kemp talk about the difference that Sky+ has made to their TV viewing.
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Brain, 2007
This ad goes inside a customer's brain as she remembers that she's forgotten to set a recording on her Sky+.
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Heroes come and go, Sky Sports, 2007
Star players from past and present star in this campaign for the start of the 2007 Premier League Season.
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Welcome to the TV you love, 2009
The brand new campaign for Sky+HD highlights the way in which HD can make your TV moments even more enjoyable.