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LatestKrøniken is a Danish television drama which aired on Sunday evenings between January 2004 and January 2007. The 22-episode series relates the lives of two fictional families during the historical development of the Danmarks Radio television network from the 1950s to the 1970s. Created by Stig Thorsbøe for the DR broadcast-television network, the series debuted on 4 January 2004. The program's first season set popularity records. Five of the episodes were listed among the ten most watched television programs since records began in Denmark in 1992. The first season finale topped the list with 2,717,000 viewers. In 2004, the program was nominated for the International Emmy Award for Best Drama but lost to Waking the Dead. The series concluded with the 22nd episode airing on 1 January 2007 and watched by 2.4 million viewers.
Production
Meticulous period recreation of 1950s-70s Copenhagen.
Acting
Anne Louise Hassing anchors decades of social transformation.
Writing
Stig Thorsboe weaves personal and national history seamlessly.
Creator
Stig Thorsboe
Anne Louise Hassing
Ida Nørregaard
Ken Vedsegaard
Erik Nielsen
Waage Sandø
Kaj Holger Nielsen
Stina Ekblad
Karin Nielsen
Maibritt Saerens
Søs Nielsen
Anders W. Berthelsen
Palle From
Dick Kaysø
Børge From
Pernille Højmark
Karen Jensen
Anette Støvelbæk
Frøken Toft
Peter Hesse Overgaard
Ingeniør Funder
Lars Mikkelsen
Jens Otto Kragh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The show's massive ratings helped establish Sunday night drama as a Danish cultural institution, essentially creating the 'Nordic noir' precursor format.
Creator Stig Thorsboe's father actually worked at Danmarks Radio during this period; several characters are loosely based on family friends.
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