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Parlamentet 1999

★ 5.4/10 · 16 votes NewsComedy 35 seasons · 390 eps Returning Series
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What is Parlamentet?

Parlamentet is a satirical panel gameshow broadcast on the Swedish television network TV4. The program first premiered in 1999 and is currently in its 23rd series.

Type
TV series
Year
1999
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
390
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Jan 18, 1999
Last aired
Oct 10, 2022
Original language
SV
Origin
SE
Networks
TV4
Genres
News, Comedy
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Overview

Parlamentet is a satirical panel gameshow broadcast on the Swedish television network TV4. The program first premiered in 1999 and is currently in its 23rd series. The format of the show functions as a parody of Swedish political debate, featuring comedians divided into two teams. The series is a Swedish adaptation of the British program If I Ruled the World, which was a spin-off of Have I Got News For You. Both of the original British programs were produced by Hat Trick Productions. Anders S. Nilsson has served as the presenter of the show since 2004. The panel has featured several comedians, including Babben Larsson, Robin Paulsson, Johan Rheborg, and Johan Glans. Additionally, Kodjo Akolor has been featured as a participant on the program. As a long-running production, the show continues to utilize its panel-based format to satirize the political landscape. The series remains a notable example of Swedish television comedy, maintaining its presence on TV4 for over two decades since its initial broadcast.

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“Parlamentet is a long-running Swedish satirical panel gameshow that parodies political debate.”

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  • features established Swedish comedians
  • long-running television history
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  • focused on specific Swedish political context

Watch it if you enjoy panel-style comedy shows that lampoon political discourse.

The program contains satirical commentary on political themes.

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Episode guide

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Season 2 · 12 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Season 4 · 12 episodes
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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Parlamentet?

It is a satirical panel gameshow that parodies Swedish political debate.

When did the show first air?

The program was first broadcast in 1999.

Who is the presenter?

Anders S. Nilsson has served as the presenter since 2004.

Which comedians appear on the show?

Current team members include Babben Larsson, Robin Paulsson, Johan Rheborg, and Johan Glans, with Kodjo Akolor also featured.

Is the show based on a British format?

Yes, it is a Swedish version of the British show If I Ruled the World.