CBS is bringing back a former member of the Criminal Minds cast. Paget Brewster, who starred as FBI Supervisory Special Agent Emily Prentiss for five seasons between 2006 and 2011, will be reprising her role in the show's upcoming twelfth season, TVWise has learned. Additionally, after months of uncertainty it has also confirmed that Aisha Tyler (Friends) will also be returning next season. 
BBC One is re-teaming with Andrew Davies, who most recently penned the channel's six-part War & Peace event series, for an adaptation of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, TVWise has learned. 
UKTV is sticking with Ericsson. The commercial broadcaster is extending their contract with the company in a new multi-year deal, encompassing playout, video-on-demand and access services, TVWise has learned. 
International distributor ITV Studios Global Entertainment has lined up the first deals for ITV's six-part murder mystery Loch Ness, mere weeks after it entered production in Scotland. UKTV is teaming up with comedian Matt Forde for a new political comedy series. The company's Dave channel, which continues to rank as the UK's number one non-PSB, has handed out a six episode order to Unspun With Matt Forde, TVWise has learned. 
Starz is closing the book on Treasure Island prequel Black Sails. The premium cable network has announced that the upcoming ten episode fourth season of the pirate drama, which is eyed for an early 2017 premiere, will be the show's last. 
HBO's Looking wrap up movie will receive its UK premiere on Sky Atlantic on Tuesday August 2nd at 10:15pm, it has been announced. 
The fourth season of Canadian drama series Saving Hope will receive its UK premiere on Sony Channel on Tuesday August 30th at 9pm, it has been announced.