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By Tommy Bredsted and Joan Rang Christensen. Borgen, the Danish Parliament, is at the centre of this environmental thriller, a radio spin-off of the political TV drama.

DR, the Danish producers of 'Borgen', originally commissioned this thriller to run alongside the first series of their acclaimed political drama. Hans Gammelgaard, Private Secretary in the Ministry of the Environment, is seeking approval for the controlled use of genetically modified crops by Danish farmers. He expected opposition but not from unseen enemies prepared to go to any lengths in pursuit of their own agenda. By Tommy Bredsted and Joan Rang Christensen, in an English version by Joy Wilkinson.

Original music by Halfdan E.
Directed by Anders Lundorph

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Originally produced in ten parts by DR, Denmark's national broadcaster, this radio spin-off of 'Borgen' is set against the backdrop of the first series of the television drama which followed the unlikely emergence of Birgitte Nyborg as the country's new prime minister. Both series have at their centre the Danish parliament, nicknamed Borgen - 'the castle'. While the TV drama focuses on the politicians, the radio drama is set in the world of the civil service. Both share the same soundtrack composed by Halfdan E.

45 minutes

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Mon 16 Dec 2013 14:15

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Credits

Role Contributor
Hans Gammelgaard Tim Pigott-Smith
Nick Will Howard
Suzanne Katherine Dow Blyton
Jan Gleerup Tom Goodman-Hill
Tom Nielson Danny Sapani
DP Tony Gardner
Edel Pippa Haywood
Actor John Norton
Actor Carolyn Pickles
Actor Harry Jardine
Actor Joel MacCormack
Actor Carys Eleri
Actor Sean Murray
Director Anders Lundorph
Producer Anders Lundorph
Writer Tommy Bredsted
Writer Joan Rang Christensen

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  • Mon 16 Dec 2013 14:15

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