The House at Christianshavn (Season 2)

The series follows the residents of an apartment building on Copenhagen's Christianshavn, as they go about their daily lives and challenges. There is Olsen, a mover with an old fashion view of the world, Clausen who runs the local pet shop, Egon the career focused assistant, their wives who work hard to keep their spouses lives together, the young couple Tue and Rikke who recently moved in, the hard working caretaker Meyer, who never puts in to much effort, and of course Emma, the innkeeper of Rottehullet, where all the important decisions are made while running up the bar tab. The series was produced by Nordisk Film for Danmarks Radio TV station between the years 1970-77. The series' first director was Ebbe Langberg, then Erik Balling and Tom Hedegaard respectively. The series was conceived by an author team of well-known Danish authors such Leif Panduro, Benny Andersen, and Lise Nørgaard.

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    Lust of the flesh (Episode 1)

    Writer: Knud Poulsen

    Air date: 1970-11-28

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: The peace in the attic apartment is disrupted when Tue and Rikke get into a fight. Peace is restored thanks to the calm and composed owner of Rottehullet, Emma.

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    The driving test (Episode 2)

    Writer: Benny Andersen

    Air date: 1970-12-05

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Mrs. Olsen is getting her drivers license, much to the dismay of her husband. Things get worse when Olsen learns that his wife has failed the driving test three times and that she is attracted to the driving instructor.

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    Neighbourhood watch (Episode 3)

    Writer: Benny Andersen

    Air date: 1970-12-12

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Alarming headlines in the newspapers scares the people of the house and Olsen takes the initiate and forms a neighbourhood watch.

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    Rodents (Episode 4)

    Writer: Johannes Møllehave

    Air date: 1970-12-19

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Clausen, the owner of the pet shop, is giving a presentation for the 7th. grade and is suffering from stage fright and is on the brink of a breakdown.

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    A quiet Christmas (Episode 5)

    Writer: Lise Sørensen

    Air date: 1970-12-23

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Hr. Olsen is dreaming of a quiet Christmas with five types of cookies and without trouble or nerves.

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    New Year's Eve (Episode 6)

    Writer: Knud Poulsen

    Air date: 1970-12-31

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Olsen's New Year's Eve is almost spoiled due to various issues and conflicts with his fellow tenants.

The House at Christianshavn

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