Lisenskontrolløren - Season 1
Season 1
2013
Episodes
2. oktober 2013
NRK Children's TV has gone from the boring to the completely absurd over the course of 50 years. But has it been a good thing? The license inspector takes a critical look at NRK's attempts to make TV for children. Program director Njål Engesæth.
9. oktober 2013
For over fifty years, NRK has tried to create weekend entertainment that will appeal to the entire Norwegian people. At times, the result has been more outrage than amusement. The license inspector investigates what happens when weekend entertainment does not entertain. Program manager: Njål Engesæth.
16. oktober 2013
Cultural programs have been among the least watched in NRK's television history. Have these programs been more harmful than helpful when it comes to increasing the cultural understanding of the Norwegian people? License inspector Njål Engesæth goes on a strange journey through the NRK archives.
23. oktober 2013
As the national broadcaster, it has been an important task for NRK television to convey new knowledge to the Norwegian people. But has over fifty years of public education made Norway smarter? The license inspector goes through some of NRK's funniest school lessons. Program host: Njål Engesæth.
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