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'Vikings' miniseries to premiere on History on March 3
January 21, 2013
History's "Vikings" miniseries starring Travis Fimmel and Gabriel Byrne has a premiere date.
History orders 'Vikings' scripted TV series about medieval Norsemen
March 13, 2012
America's History channel says it has ordered production of its first scripted drama series, "Vikings," which is to premiere next year.
Showtime orders fourth and final season of 'The Tudors' drama
April 13, 2009
Showtime announced Monday it has picked up a fourth season of its drama series "The Tudors," starring Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers as King Henry VIII.
Cable's Showtime adds four dramas to fall programming lineup
June 14, 2005
Showtime has picked up four pilot dramas about a likeable serial killer, gorgeous prostitutes, a scheming lawyer and Britain's notorious King Henry VIII.