Homeland and Masters of Sex have both been renewed by Showtime for further seasons, it has been confirmed.

The hit US dramas, which both air on Channel 4 in the UK, have been commissioned for their fourth and second seasons respectively.

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Showtime's entertainment proxy David Nevins said: "Homeland continues to prove its strength for Showtime, and is one of television's most exciting, provocative and widely-discussed shows.  It has grown its audience significantly in each of its three seasons.

"The critical and audience reaction to Masters of Sex since its great launch has been incredibly gratifying," he added.

"It's a privilege to get to work with such talented and creative people as Alex Gansa and Michelle Ashford, as well as their tremendous casts.  They have each created truly original shows, with distinctive voices that are among the most admired series on television."