For those that enjoyed "Game of Thrones" have a look at "Pillars of the Earth" from a few years ago. It was a 8 episode season based on the novel, it also has Ian McShane as one of the main characters.
Also cannot recommend "Jekyll" enough, 6 episodes set in modern London. Stephen Moffat wrote this, who gave us good Doctor Who as well as Coupling and Sherlock.
Also "Red Dwarf X" should get a mention after the appalling Back to Earth debacle, this is actually funny.
Last but not least "The League" is about a group of mates and their fantasy sports league, this has to be one of the funniest things I've seen for a few years.