About this showing of Close Encounters
In 1977, Amazonian village locals have a frightening encounter when a UFO shoots beams of light at them. An Australian farmer sees a strange object descend from the sky in 1963.
Previously on TV
Close Encounters
Previously shown on Sky History2 on Wed 28 Oct 2026 at 13:30.
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Airing details
ChannelSky History2
StartsWed 28 Oct 2026, 13:30
EndsWed 28 Oct 2026, 14:00
SkySky Q / Satellite163
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The next currently listed showing is Sat 14 Nov 2026, 00:00 on Sky History.
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