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Scenes from the Sky Box Sets Club launch at Searcy's.
Professional event photography available via Getty Images (95 photos).
Everything that happened on the night of 8 June 2016 at Searcy's Knightsbridge — from the panel discussion and bingo night to the themed cocktails and celebrity goodie bags.
Celebrities, media and invited guests arrived at Searcy's elegant Georgian townhouse on Pavilion Road in Knightsbridge. Searcy's champagne welcomed everyone at the door. Rose Leslie, Rachel Riley, Pixie Lott, Donna Air, Lydia Bright, Mathew Horne, Danny Wallace, Kimberley Garner and more walked the arrivals area.
Alex Zane hosted a panel discussion with Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey), TV psychologist Emma Kenny, TV critic Kevin O'Sullivan and blogger Tanya Burr. The panel dissected their favourite moments from three addictively good shows: Game of Thrones, The Affair and Billions — the latest TV hit that had just begun airing on Sky Atlantic.
The panel and celebrities joined in for a game of bingo with a box set twist. Winners received a specially created Game of Thrones themed mojito called Valar Morghulis — the High Valyrian phrase meaning "All men must die". The perfect cocktail for fans of Westeros.
The DJ started playing whilst delicious hot food made the rounds: pulled pork baps, fish and chips, chicken and rice. Tantalising themed cocktails and Searcy's champagne kept everyone refreshed, with pic 'n' mix and mini ice creams for dessert.
Every guest left with a premium goodie bag containing Moët & Chandon champagne, a box of luxuriously soft socks, Joe & Seph's gourmet popcorn, and a starter pack for launching their own Sky Box Sets Club at home. The perfect send-off.
The official highlights from the Sky Box Sets Club launch — featuring the panel, the bingo and the celebrations.
Valar Morghulis mojito (GoT themed), tantalising mixed cocktails, and Searcy's champagne flowing all evening.
Pulled pork baps, fish and chips, chicken and rice — served fresh from the kitchen as the DJ played.
Pic 'n' mix sweetie station and mini ice creams. The perfect post-bingo, pre-cocktail treat.
A bottle of Moët in every goodie bag — because celebrating addictively good TV calls for champagne.
Gourmet popcorn for box set nights at home. The essential binge-watching companion.
A box of luxuriously soft socks. Because nothing says box set marathon like ultimate sofa comfort.
The Sky Box Sets Club launch took place at Searcy's at 30 Pavilion Road — an exclusive Georgian townhouse in the heart of Knightsbridge, just moments from Harrods and Sloane Street.
Originally a water pumping house for Hans Town, the venue was transformed into a Georgian townhouse in 1963. With its marble fireplaces, antique wood-panelled Library Room and atmospheric Stone Hall, Searcy's provided the perfect backdrop for a night of prestige television discussion.
Searcy's is one of London's most established hospitality brands, founded in 1847 by John Searcy. The Knightsbridge venue offers exclusive hire for private events with capacities from 20 to 240 guests, with a roof terrace creating an idyllic garden party setting.
Scenes from the Sky Box Sets Club launch at Searcy's.
Professional event photography available via Getty Images (95 photos).
Further reading on Sky Box Sets, the launch event, and the shows discussed that evening.
Original blog coverage with photos from the night
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Pre-event press coverage from the advertising industry
Professional photography of Rose Leslie, Rachel Riley, Pixie Lott and more
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The first Sky Box Sets Club event — where stars talked television, bingo was played and everyone went home with champagne.