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Borgen: Outside the Castle

Episode 1

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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. Show less

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