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UKTV’s W Orders Sarah Haywood Fronted ‘The Wedding Fixer’

UKTV's W channel has handed out a six episode series order to The Wedding Fixer, a new wedding series fronted by Sarah Haywood - one of the most highly respected wedding planners in the world. The Wedding Fixer follows Haywood as she battles to get couples weddings back on track amidst wedding day turmoil. Whether they’ve blown the budget bridezilla style, or the wedding dress company has suddenly gone bust, Sarah never knowingly holds back when it comes to telling everyone how things are meant to be done. Sarah will be there every step of the way to make their special day one to remember, for all the right reasons.

Hugh Skinner, Rossy De Palma, Nina Sosanya & Jean Marc-Barr Join Sky Atlantic’s ‘Little Birds’

Sky Atlantic has rounded out the cast for Little Birds. Hugh Skinner (Fleabag, W1A), Rossy De Palma (Broken Embraces, Julieta), Nina Sosanya (Marcella, Last Tango in Halifax) and Jean-Marc Barr (The Cellar, Cut Off) have been cast in the 1950s set drama. The join previously announced main cast members Juno Temple, Yumna Marwan and Raphael Acloque.

UKTV’s Really Channel Renews ‘Help! My House is Haunted’, Boards ‘Unexplained: Caught On Camera’

Really - which is one of the three UKTV channels that are set to be taken over by Discovery later this year - has renewed their paranormal series Help! My House is Haunted. Additionally, the channel has boarded Unexplained: Caught On Camera, a new eight episode paranormal series which, like Help! My House Is Haunted, is produced by Brighton based indie Back2Back.

BBC One Acquires Acorn’s ‘London Kills’ For Daytime Schedule

BBC One has inked a deal with Acorn Media International to acquire both season of Acorn TV's original UK drama series London Kills, from Suspects creator Paul Marquess, for their daytime schedule. London Kills sees London serve as the backdrop for a series of murders – all investigated by an elite murder squad that is being led by Detective Inspector David Bradford. As the detectives solve each case, the one mystery David can’t solve is the one most personal to him. His wife has gone missing – is she alive or dead?

More4 Inks eOne Deal For UK Rights To ‘Mary Kills People’

Mary Kills People is coming to the UK. More4 has secured the UK rights to the Canadian drama series after inking a life-of-series agreement with international distributor Entertainment One (eOne). The deal was brokered by Patrick Roberts, eOne’s Vice-President of Sales – UK & Scandinavia, International Distribution and Nick Lee, Channel 4's Head of Series Acquisition.

Mary McDonnell Joins Hulu’s ‘Veronica Mars’ Revival

Mary McDonnell has lined up her next TV gig. The former Major Crimes star has been set as a guest star on Hulu's upcoming Veronica Mars revival. McDonnell will be playing Jane, a warm-hearted therapist. There is no word on who her character is treating or whether it is a one-off guest spot or a recurring role.