More4 has closed a deal to acquire the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to Norwegian World War 2 drama series Heavy Water War (AKA Kampen om tungtvannet). The six episode period drama, which counts Anna Friel amongst its cast, is expected to premiere on More4 later this year. 
The Good Wife, NCIS: Los Angeles and Extant have firmly established themselves as ratings hits here in the UK, with the three series pulling in big ratings for their respective broadcasters. In addition, a wealth of other series distributed by CBSSI, such as NCIS, Scorpion and Elementary, also continue to draw big ratings in the UK. 
FX is continuing to build the cast for American Horror Story: Hotel. After appearing in the previous four seasons, Sarah Paulson has signed up to star in the 13 episode fifth season of the network's anthology series American Horror Story. 
HBO is brining back two of their most critically acclaimed comedy series. Less than 24 hours after their most recent seasons premiered, the premium cable network has handed out early renewals to both Silicon Valley and Veep. Silicon Valley will be back for a ten episode third season, while Veep will return for a ten episode fifth season. 
Hallmark is continuing to build their slate of returning original series. The family oriented network has handed out a second season order to their Catherine Bell starrer The Good Witch, which is based on their TV movie franchise of the same name. 12 episodes have been ordered for the second season, which will unspool with a two-hour special in Fall 2015, before the following ten episodes air in 2016. 
HBO has unveiled the first trailer for their new Jack Black fronted comedy series The Brink, which is set to premiere on Sunday June 21st at 10:30/9:30c. 
Veep creator Armando Iannucci is set to exit the HBO series he created after serving as executive producer and showrunner for the past four seasons. To fill the void, the network has tapped Curb Your Enthusiasm's David Mandel to serve as showrunner going forward.