Game of Thrones will be simulcast by Sky from next Monday (April 21).

Sky Atlantic has confirmed that it will now broadcast the popular fantasy drama in tandem with HBO at 2am UK time, also retaining its primetime 9pm screening on Monday evenings.

We've had a word with the boss and from next Monday #GameOfThrones will be simulcast at 2am #GoTAtlantic pic.twitter.com/9XqMZbeytG — Sky Atlantic (@skyatlantic) April 14, 2015

Game of Thrones: Have your say on season 5 premiere 'The Wars to Come'

Game of Thrones season 5 premiere 'The Wars to Come' aired last night at 9pm on Sky Atlantic.

However, the premiere episode was simulcast with HBO in a number of other countries around the world.

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A number of episodes were leaked online over the weekend, less than 24 hours before the show officially returned to screens.

George RR Martin, who wrote the fantasy novels on which the show is based, recently revealed that he has no veto power over which characters die on TV.

Which characters would the Game of Thrones cast bring back to life? Find out in Digital Spy's video below: