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AMC Networks’ Acorn TV streaming service has acquired the exclusive U.S. and Canadian rights for the Irish detective drama Bloodlands, executive produced by Jed Mercurio (Line of Duty, Bodyguard).

Apple TV+ has given a series order to The Essex Serpent, a new period drama series adapted from Sarah Perry’s best-selling novel of the same name, starring and executive produced by Keira Knightley.

The international crime drama Cold Courage, starring John Simm, will make its U.K. premiere on BritBox, where it will be available exclusively from September 3.

Starlings Television and Canada’s Mediabiz International have aligned with Nordic Entertainment (NENT) Group and Herbert Kloiber's Night Train Media (NTM) for the futuristic, female-driven augmented reality drama Veil.

Sigal Avin, who created, wrote and directed the erotic, psychological neo-noir thriller Losing Alice, talks about the inspiration for the series and her process of crafting the episodes.

Lark Productions has acquired the exclusive television rights to Amy Stuart’s critically acclaimed Still Mine book series, which includes the eponymous first book and sequels Still Water and Still Here.

Big Light Productions, which is behind dramas such as The Man in the High Castle, Medici and the forthcoming Leonardo, has appointed Chris Sutherland as chief operating officer.

BBC One has ordered a new series centered on Ralph (Leon Harrop) and Katie (Sarah Gordy), two characters from The A Word.

Next month, filming resumes on the Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge, with some new talent among the cast.

HBO Europe has secured a deal to exclusively license its drama Patria to Canal+ in France ahead of the series premiere later this year.