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NENT Studios UK, production and distribution company belonging to NENT Group (Nordic Entertainment), announces that it has struck a number of major international deals for The Last Journey of the Vikings.

The 4 x 60 high-end documentary series has been licensed to Rai in Italy, GEO Television (RTL) in Germany, Discovery in Spain and SBS in Australia.

Epic in scale and charting a sweeping story that has its origins in the sixth century and ends with the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, The Last Journey of the Vikings presents new perspectives on the feared Vikings and their pivotal role in European history.

Even though Vikings remain a regular fixture on film and in TV dramas, relatively little has been known about them – until now. The Last Journey of the Vikings examines their reasons for leaving Scandinavia and traces their adventures and advancements through to France, where they eventually swapped brutality for diplomacy. With the help of expert analysis and compelling drama, this fascinating documentary series tells a new and often surprising story about this complex people and explains how they played a huge part in transforming Europe into what it is today.

Produced by Mopar Studios and filmed in Ireland, The Last Journey of the Vikings is a Viaplay Original and has been co-produced by NENT Group, France Télévisions and NENT Studios UK.

Elin Thomas, NENT Studios UK’s EVP of sales comments: “The Last Journey of the Vikings is a beautifully-filmed and engaging exploration of the complete history of the Vikings and sheds a whole new light on a people who have mostly only been thought of as warriors. We are delighted to have secured these initial sales for this brilliant history series, especially with four broadcasters who always put a premium on offering top-quality, expertly crafted factual programming to their audiences. With scripted content about Vikings proving enduringly popular, we anticipate that these sales will be the first of many, as broadcasters and streamers look to share the incredible true story alongside the fiction.”