Sky Documentaries is broadcasting a new documentary, The Alien Autopsy Scandal, which revisits the infamous 18-minute video that surfaced in 1995 purporting to show an alien autopsy from the Roswell crash site. According to TechRadar, the hour-long program premieres at 9pm on Friday 12 June on Sky Documentaries and NOW.
The documentary focuses on the story behind the video, which was later debunked as a hoax — with one of its creators confirming the fabrication. However, the creators Ray Santilli and Gary Shoefield maintain that the video was inspired by real, lost footage. TechRadar reports that the new documentary tells the story as the creators remember it, including all the conspiracies and secret dealings.
Distribution and Access
Sky Documentaries is a paid-for TV subscription channel on the Sky network. To watch, viewers must be a Sky customer or have a NOW subscription. Sky customers can also access the documentary via the Sky Go streaming service. For those not currently subscribed, TechRadar advises checking its guide to Sky TV deals and packages for best prices. Alternatively, users can sign up for NOW on a month-to-month basis starting at £4.99/mo with a 6-month fixed-term plan. To watch on NOW, users can visit the NOW website or download the app on iOS or Android.
Streaming from Anywhere
For viewers outside the UK, the documentary may be geo-blocked. TechRadar recommends using a VPN such as NordVPN to access the stream. NordVPN offers a 75% discount and 3 extra months free. The steps are simple:
- Download and install a VPN (NordVPN is TechRadar's #1 choice).
- Connect to a UK server in the VPN app.
- Go to the broadcaster's live stream.
Device Compatibility
Sky Go and NOW are available on a wide range of devices:
| Service | Compatible Devices |
|---|---|
| Sky Go | iPhone & iPad (iOS/iPadOS 13+), Android (7.0+), Apple TV (tvOS 13+), Mac (macOS 11+), Windows (10 or 11), PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One/One X/S/Series X/S |
| NOW | Smart TVs (VIDAA 6.0+, webOS 3.5+, Tizen 2.4+, Android TV 8.0+), Amazon Fire TV (2015+), Apple TV (4th gen+) |
TechRadar notes that a VPN not only helps viewers access geo-restricted content but also provides online security. The publication regularly reviews VPN providers and maintains NordVPN as its top pick for streaming.
The premiere of The Alien Autopsy Scandal represents a strategic content investment by Sky to attract subscribers interested in unsolved mysteries and pop-culture phenomena. For industry observers, the documentary's release underscores the continuing value of niche factual programming in driving digital subscription growth, particularly when coupled with accessible streaming options and global reach through VPN services.
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