Mercur
Series Overview
Denmark’s Radio Mercur became the first commercial offshore radio station to broadcast in Europe when it began transmitting from the ship Cheeta in international waters near Copenhagen in 1958. Inspired by true events, its journey from bold beginnings to eventual decline is now being reimagined through following the story of a group of passionate music enthusiasts. Their mission was to challenge the state-run radio monopoly by delivering fresh pop and rock ’n’ roll sounds to a youthful audience eager for new music.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 10 Episodes
45 min per episode
2017 – 2017
Premiered: Mon, Mar 6, 2017
Søren Frellesen
Jesper MalmoseLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Episode 10”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Andreas Jessen
Flemming Vestergaard
Neel Rønholt
Anne-Marie Jensen
Jon Lange
Jan Irsinger
Stephania Potalivo
Gitte Skovgaard
Peter Gantzler
Preben Borg
Charlotte Fich
Lily Irsinger
Jesper Lohmann
Richard Hansen
Ken Vedsegaard
Schiøler Mortensen
Rasmus Botoft
Torben Stenbæk
Steen Stig Lommer
Peder Falk
Susanne Storm
Tove Vestergaard
Henrik Birch
Verner Vestergaard
Anders W. Berthelsen
Fortælleren
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlotte Sachs Bostrup, Mogens Hagedorn
Adam Price, Jesper Malmose, Søren Frellesen, Thor Bjørn Krebs
Jacob Groth
Kristine Lund Karlsson, Lars Wissing, Klaus Heinicke
Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen, Adam Price, Sven Clausen, Stine Meldgaard Madsen
Department Leadership Roster
Søren Frellesen
Writer
Kristine Lund Karlsson
Editor
Sven Clausen
Producer
Stine Meldgaard Madsen
Producer
Charlotte Sachs Bostrup
Director
Lars Wissing
Editor
Mogens Hagedorn
Director
Thor Bjørn Krebs
Writer
Klaus Heinicke
Editor
Frederik Strunk
Editor
Martin Wehding
Editor
Martin Schade
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercur
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What is Mercur about?
Denmark’s Radio Mercur became the first commercial offshore radio station to broadcast in Europe when it began transmitting from the ship Cheeta in international waters near Copenhagen in 1958. Inspired by true events, its journey from bold beginnings to eventual decline is now being reimagined through following the story of a group of passionate music enthusiasts. Their mission was to challenge the state-run radio monopoly by delivering fresh pop and rock ’n’ roll sounds to a youthful audience eager for new music.
How many seasons does Mercur have?
Mercur comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Mercur?
Key cast members in Mercur include Andreas Jessen, Neel Rønholt, Jon Lange, Stephania Potalivo, Peter Gantzler.
Who created or directed Mercur?
Mercur was developed and directed by Charlotte Sachs Bostrup, Mogens Hagedorn.