Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Captain America spin-off Agent Carter is finally coming to UK TV, months after the first season finished airing in the US.

The post-World War II-set drama stars Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, former lover of Steve (Captain America) Rogers as she works for the agency that will become S.H.I.E.L.D., alongside Tony Stark's father, Howard, played by Dominic Cooper. The series has already been picked up for a second season.

FOX TV - Sky Channel 124, Virgin 157 & 199, BT 859 will be begin broadcasting the eight-episode first season from July 12.

*UPDATE* As above, the date of first broadcast is now July 12, at 9pm.