Borgen review – this antidote to real-life politics is like The West Wing 2022
The Danish political drama is a breath of fresh air, given the unbearableness of Westminster. How lovely to have it back
May 2022
Borgen again! The most prescient show on TV is back – and still working its magic
The stunning Danish political drama made many major predictions that ended up coming true. Ahead of its return, its stars and creator talk about their moody update – and why they seem more clairvoyant than ever
August 2021
‘We’re not robots’: Film-makers buckle under relentless appetite for Danish TV
A victim of its own success, the industry behind cult dramas such as The Killing struggles amid bullying claims
October 2020
Sidse Babett Knudsen: the Borgen star mixing Danish drama and Westminster intrigue
Set to reprise her role as prime minister in new series of hit Scandi drama, actor is just as excited to share limelight in David Hare thriller, Roadkill
May 2020
Lockdown watch
Claes Bang: 'I've been watching a great Danish show … what was it called?'
The Dracula star talks about filming on Zoom, if he could play Bond and the only Kubrick film he’s never seen
April 2020
TV and radio blog
Borgen is back: here's why you should catch up before its Netflix return
Borgen to return with new series on Netflix
March 2020
This is Europe
Fjord focus: Scandi TV lets in the light and goes for global domination
Forget Nordic murder noir. Continuing our look at European culture, we find Scandinavian TV’s new obsessions are go-getting young girls, wartime Royals – and the Swedish origins of Spotify
September 2019
Best culture of the 21st century
The 100 best TV shows of the 21st century
Where’s Mad Men? How did The Sopranos do? Does The Crown triumph? Can anyone remember Lost? And will Downton Abbey even figure? Find out here – and have your say
April 2019
Brief letters
As the bookseller said to the archbishop
Brief letters: Extinction Rebellion | Bookstore surprises | Rabbits | Comedians in power | Brexit
January 2019
After Borgen, will British viewers now be enthralled by the life of a Danish pastor?
TV writer Adam Price moves from state to church for new drama series, Ride Upon the Storm
October 2018
Kim Wall: Swedish journalist's murder to be made into TV series
Tobias Lindholm, one of Borgen’s writers, announces The Investigation and vows her killer will not feature
April 2018
Bard example: can Shakespeare translate to the small screen?
Television history is littered with sub-par adaptations, but with some big name numbers coming soon – including King Lear and Hamlet – the material is still too attractive to ignore
February 2018
Borgen envy: Dutch look to emulate Danish TV success
The Netherlands’ council of culture says careful investment can boost its small-screen sector
May 2017
French TV company behind Versailles to invest in UK drama
Newen Group will look to tap British market for projects in move influenced by falling value of pound since Brexit vote
March 2017
Europa
Sordid plots and straight bananas: Brussels becomes a hotbed of love and revenge
If Brussels makes you think of vacuum cleaner regulations, think again. A new drama casts it as a hotbed of passion and back-stabbing. As the EU turns 60, we look at its place in popular culture
November 2016
Modern tribes
Modern tribes: the box set bore
Why don’t you start with The Crown? All I’ll say is, it’s about the Queen, I can’t wait to see how it turns out
August 2016
Clive James: adventures in box sets, from The West Wing to Weeds
Clive James loves to read, but nothing beats a box set binge. He salutes his greatest passions
March 2016
Angst, thrills, intrigue: why Euro drama is taking over our screens
The Icelandic thriller Trapped is just the latest subtitled show to snare UK viewers
January 2016
Stylewatch
Mick Jagger and Birgitte Hjort Sørensen do red carpet metallics – stylewatch
The premiere for HBO’s 70s rock series Vinyl gave the cast and crew an opportunity to throw down the style gauntlet
