Encore will feature the award-winning saga, THE THORN BIRDS, on Monday, December 10th – Thursday, December 13th at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The four-part miniseries will air as part of "The Big Miniseries Showcase," a weekly programming destination featuring fan favorite and classic titles on Encore.Winner of six Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards, including the highly coveted Golden Globe for Best Miniseries, THE THORN BIRDS stars Richard Chamberlain (BROTHERS & SISTERS, The Perfect Family, Shogun).