Skavlan (2009)
The landmark Norwegian-Swedish talk show that brought Scandinavia's most compelling voices together under one roof for over a decade.
Skavlan - Series Information
- Original Title: Skavlan
- First Air Year: 2009
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Talk
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 58 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 25
- Number of Episodes: 297
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Norwegian
- Spoken Languages: English, Norwegian, Swedish
- Networks: NRK1, Yle Fem, DR2, SVT1
- Production Companies: SVT, NRK
- Production Countries: Sweden, Norway
Skavlan - Plot
Skavlan is a Norwegian-Swedish television talk show hosted by Norwegian journalist Fredrik Skavlan. It premiered in Sweden on Sveriges Television in January 2009, and the first guests to appear on the show were former Prime Minister of Sweden Göran Persson and his wife Anitra Steen. On 8 May 2009, it was announced that Skavlan had been renewed for a second season. It was also announced that the show would no longer only be produced by SVT in Sweden; Skavlan would now be partly produced in Norway by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. The first twelve episodes of Skavlan's second season were produced by SVT in Sweden, and the remaining twelve by NRK in Norway. Skavlan speaks Norwegian and his dialog is therefore subtitled in Swedish in Sweden, even though the two languages are quite similar and mutually intelligible. If the persons being interviewed by Skavlan are Swedish, he often tells them to let him know if they do not understand what he is saying. Swedish novelist Jan Guillou has criticized SVT for subtitling the program, stating "there is no need for that. If the host had been Danish, subtitling would have been necessary, but with a Norwegian host it does not make any sense."
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Skavlan - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Fredrik Skavlan
- Ari Behn
- Carola Häggkvist
- Rolf Lassgård
- Helena Bergström
- Hanna Hellquist
- Lars Winnerbäck
- Tuva Novotny
- Carl Bildt
- Noomi Rapace
Skavlan - FAQs
Where can you watch Skavlan online?
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Who hosts the Skavlan talk show?
Skavlan is hosted by Fredrik Skavlan, a Norwegian journalist and television presenter. He conducts interviews in Norwegian, with Swedish subtitles provided for Swedish audiences, reflecting the show's unique cross-border Scandinavian format and its joint production between NRK in Norway and SVT in Sweden.
What is Skavlan about?
Skavlan is a Norwegian-Swedish talk show featuring in-depth conversations with celebrities, politicians, artists, and public figures from Scandinavia and beyond. Known for its relaxed yet probing interview style, the show became one of the most-watched talk programs in the Nordic region during its 12-year run.
How many seasons does Skavlan have?
Skavlan ran for 25 seasons, comprising 297 episodes in total. The show premiered in January 2009 and concluded in 2021. Each season typically featured between 11 and 13 episodes, with an additional set of special episodes catalogued separately under Season 0.
Is Skavlan cancelled or still running?
Skavlan has ended. The series concluded in 2021 after 25 seasons and 297 episodes. It is no longer in production. During its 12-year run, it was broadcast across multiple Nordic networks including NRK1 in Norway, SVT1 in Sweden, DR2 in Denmark, and Yle Fem in Finland.
What networks aired Skavlan?
Skavlan aired on NRK1 in Norway, SVT1 in Sweden, DR2 in Denmark, and Yle Fem in Finland. The show was jointly produced by SVT and NRK, making it a rare co-production between two national public broadcasters across different Scandinavian countries.
What language is Skavlan presented in?
Fredrik Skavlan presents the show in Norwegian, while guests may speak Norwegian, Swedish, or English depending on their background. Swedish subtitles are provided for Swedish viewers, even though Norwegian and Swedish are mutually intelligible — a practice that has sparked debate among Scandinavian linguists and media critics.
Who are some notable guests on Skavlan?
Skavlan has welcomed a wide range of prominent guests over the years, including actress Noomi Rapace, politician Carl Bildt, former Swedish Prime Minister Göran Persson, actor Stellan Skarsgård, musician Lars Winnerbäck, and author Liza Marklund, among many other Scandinavian and international public figures.
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