Fiver Picks Up U.S. Series

LONDON: Fiver in the U.K. has added new U.S. series to its schedule, including Melrose Place and Burn Notice.

The updated drama series Melrose Place, a CBS Television production for The CW, kicks off on February 3. Burn Notice, a Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation production, follows on February 25.

Also set to air on Fiver is the spy satire Archer. Produced by FX Productions, the animated series heads to Fiver for a ten-episode run starting February 25.

Jeff Ford, Five’s managing director of digital channels and acquisitions, said: “I’m delighted to add these great titles to a burgeoning slate of quality acquisitions for Fiver. There is a strong emphasis on slick, fun drama and series for Fiver this year.”