Sky's Under Salt Marsh draws 1.8 million in seven days, biggest drama launch since Day of the Jackal

Sky's Under Salt Marsh drew 1.8 million viewers in its first seven days and 2.5 million over 28 days, per Sky's own figures, making it the broadcaster's biggest original drama launch since The Day of the Jackal and its biggest entertainment title of 2026 to date. Sky has commissioned a second six-part series. Filming begins in Scotland in 2027.