The fantasy drama will return to Sky Atlantic in April just a day after the US release with a host of new names joining the cast

Game of Thrones Season 4 will return in April

Sky Atlantic have revealed the date the fourth series of fantasy drama Game of Thrones will be broadcast.

The fantasy drama - which is adapted from George R.R. Martin's original books - will be aired in the UK just a day after its US HBO broadcast date.

British actor Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke Lena Headley, actor Peter Dinklage all star in the series alongside Natalie Dormer, Charles Dance, Alfie Allen and Dame Diana Rigg who will also return.

Sherlock co-creator and actor Mark Gatiss has joined the cast for the new season alongside The Good Wife actor Pedro Pascal who will play Prince Oberyn Martell - the Red Viper.

Luther actress Indira Varma, Trollied star Joel Fry and Roger Ashton-Griffiths from Gangs of New York will also star.

The trailer for the new season will debut on Sunday.

* Game of Thrones returns to Sky Atlantic with its fourth season on Monday April 7 at 9pm

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