Jul i Skomakergata
Series Overview
Jul i Skomakergata is a Norwegian TV-show produced in 1979. It is a televised advent calendar, meaning it is broadcast from December 1 to December 24. It has been broadcast several times in Norway by NRK and is one of the most treasured programs in Norwegian television history. The story revolves around shoe repairer Jens Petrus Andersen, played by Henki Kolstad, and his shop. He is visited by friends and townspeople who need their shoes repaired before Christmas. A part of the show consists of showing a clip from Sandmännchen which tells children about the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child. In 2006, the Norwegian comedian Zahid Ali created an advent calendar show called Jul i Tøyengata, a parody of Jul i Skomakergata which shows a multicultural street in Oslo and deals with problems such as racism and cultural clashes.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 24 Episodes
25 min per episode
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Sat, Dec 1, 1979
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 24: “Episode 24”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grete Høien
Bjørn Rønningen
Dag Frogner
Department Leadership Roster
Dag Frogner
Producer
Grete Høien
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Jul i Skomakergata about?
Jul i Skomakergata is a Norwegian TV-show produced in 1979. It is a televised advent calendar, meaning it is broadcast from December 1 to December 24. It has been broadcast several times in Norway by NRK and is one of the most treasured programs in Norwegian television history. The story revolves around shoe repairer Jens Petrus Andersen, played by Henki Kolstad, and his shop. He is visited by friends and townspeople who need their shoes repaired before Christmas. A part of the show consists of showing a clip from Sandmännchen which tells children about the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child. In 2006, the Norwegian comedian Zahid Ali created an advent calendar show called Jul i Tøyengata, a parody of Jul i Skomakergata which shows a multicultural street in Oslo and deals with problems such as racism and cultural clashes.
How many seasons does Jul i Skomakergata have?
Jul i Skomakergata comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Jul i Skomakergata?
Key cast members in Jul i Skomakergata include Henki Kolstad, Åsmund Huser, Tone Eriksen, Knut Risan.
Who created or directed Jul i Skomakergata?
Jul i Skomakergata was developed and directed by Grete Høien.