Sky 1 HD has confirmed that 24: Live Another Day will simulcast at the same time as the USās East Coast transmission.
The return of Jack Bauer will premiere at 1am on Tuesday 6th May so die-hard 24 fans can see the action the same time as the US. The two-hour season premiere will then air in its regular slot at 9pm on Wednesdays from 7th May and be available for Sky customers using the On Demand service.
24: Live Another Day is set and shot in London and is a 12-episode limited series which sees Kiefer Sutherland reprising his iconic role. 24 regulars Mary Lynn Rajskub, Kim Raver and William Devane will also return.
New cast members for the season include Dexterās Yvonne Stahovski, Miss Congenialityās Benjamin Bratt, Hostages star Tate Donovan and Bonesā Stephen Fry.
Sky customers who want to catch up on the show before it returns in May can view all 8 seasons through Skyās On Demand Service.