Jack Bauer's back for another day on Sky

News just in of Sky's plans to show the next series of 24.

24 will be back in January 2009, with Day 7. Before that, Sky1 and Sky1 HD are exclusively screening a two-hour real-time prequel to Day 7, 24: REDEMPTION.

Jack's been lying low in the African town of Sangala, but his hopes of settling are short lived, as he finds himself caught up in a coup d?état against a powerful African warlord. Back in the United States, it is Inauguration Day for the first female president.

24: REDEMPTION will be aired in late November, exclusively on Sky1 and Sky1 HD.

24 Day 7 begins in early January on Sky1 and Sky1 HD with the return of a vengeful Tony Almeida and the introduction of new characters including FBI Agent Janis Gold . Jack will be standing trial for war crimes, CTU is no more and Jonas Hodges will be continuing his villainous actions.

Prior to the brand new season, Sky2 will be giving viewers a chance to catch up on all the action by screening all episodes of Day 6 back to back.

More on Sky 1 at: www.sky.com/sky1