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SKAVLAN talk show back in September 2012

We have now concluded the 7th series of SKAVLAN and would like to thank all of our guests and viewers for a fantastic season. Starting in September, we will be producing a couple of shows each season from The BBC's studios in London. Until then, we'll be working hard to find interesting top-guests and artists from around the world.

Looking forward to seeing you again soon, have a nice summer! 02. May 2012

The bad boy of literature, James Frey

The American writer James Frey was branded by Oprah Winfrey as the bad boy of literature when it became known that his bestselling memoir "A Million Little Pieces" was largely fabricated. Now he's back with another controversial novel "The Final Testament of The Holy Bible" in which Jesus is resurrected in New York City, living in Bronx and spending time with prostitutes.
29. March 2012

Kate and Gerry McCann continue the search for their daughter

In May 2007 Kate and Gerry McCann experienced every parents nightmare when their four year old daughter Madeleine disappeared from a holiday residence in Portugal. Today, five years later, they are still looking for her.

22. March 2012

Steven Pinker and Caitlin Moran on SKAVLAN

The 1900's may seem like a brutal century of world wars, genocide and terrorism. But in his latest book "The Better Angels of Our Nature", evolutionary psychologist and Harvard professor Steven Pinker argues that violence in the world has in fact declined, and that we are more peaceful than ever.

Caitlin Moran is the award winning british TV critic and Times columnist who in her new book "How To Be a Woman" tackles the subject of feminism, taking us by the hand and guiding us through womanhood today. 15. March 2012

Pop icon Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie, one of the world's greatest artists, has sold more than 100 million albums. With hits like "Hello" and "All night long" he plays an undisputedly important role in the history of pop. Now he's back with the country album "Tuskegee" where he sings a duet with Swedish singer Jill Johnson.

06. March 2012

Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley

Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley is know for movies such as "Schindlers List" and the title role of "Ghandi". He is now involved in another Academy Award-winning movie, Martin Scorseses "Hugo". To Skavlan, he explains what it's like to go through an ego-death.
28. February 2012

Richard Wiseman does not believe in ghosts

British psychologist Richard Wiseman started off his career as a magician, but left rabbits and hats behind to conduct research on the paranormal. Paranormality does not exist, he argues, but why is there still a need to believe in angels and ghosts, good and bad luck?

15. February 2012

John Gray; are men still from Mars and Women from Venus?

When John Gray's book "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" was published in 1996 it was an immediate success and has since sold millions of copies. But a lot has happened since then, are his theories still relevant today?

10. February 2012

Sounds like a classic, soul singer Michael Kiwanuka

Since BBC named him the "Sound of 2012", things have been looking bright for soul singer Michael Kiwanuka. He'll be performing the title track "Home Again" from his new album.

01. February 2012

Gomorrah author, Italian journalist Roberto Saviano

In 2006, italian author and journalist Roberto Saviano exposed the ruthless methods of Naples's mafia at great personal risk. Since then, he leads an unsettled life under constant threat. In his new book "Come Away with Me" he continues to strike at the mafia and their influence on the Italian society.

25. January 2012

Michael Nyqvist takes on Hollywood

One of Europe's most acclaimed actors, Swedish Michael Nyqvist takes on Hollywood in the new Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. Starring against Tom Cruise, he plays the super villain of the movie.

17. January 2012

Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn

Anton Corbjin is one of the worlds most famous photographers and has played a big role in shaping bands like U2 and Depeche Mode through creating their visual identity. In 2007 he directed his first feature film, critically acclaimed "Control" profiling the lead singer of Joy Division, Ian Curtis.

10. January 2012

Happy New Year from SKAVLAN

We look forwartd to a new season of SKAVLAN at NRK and SVT, starting the 13th of January 2012.

03. January 2012

Ane Brun and Victor Muller in the Final on Friday

Ane Brun performs with music from her last album “It All Starts With One” in the Final of SKAVLAN 2011. We'll also meet guest as Victor Muller and Linn Ullman, hang on to SVT1 and NRK1 on Friday the 2nd of December.
30. November 2011

Michael Bublé at SKAVLAN the 25th

The Canadian singer that have sold more than impressive 35 million album presents a touch of Christmas at SKAVLAN on Friday.

23. November 2011

Marit Larsen meets Riz Khan at SKAVLAN

The Norwegian pop queen Marit Larsen meets survivals from the massacre at Utoya together with the Wallander actor Krister Henriksson and Al Jazeera host Riz Khan at the SKAVLAN studio, on air Friday the 18th.

19. November 2011

Ryan Adams together with Olympic skiers at the studio on Friday

With the hit album Heartbreaker Ryan Adams followed up with some wild years of rock'n roll. This autumn he's back with the album Ashes and Fire and he'll give us an acoustic version of Lucky Now.
09. November 2011

Florence + The Machine and David Guetta on air Friday

David Guetta, number one DJ around the World, songwriter and producer for Rhianna, Usher and Black Eyed Peas is exclusively flying in to visit the SKAVLAN studio. Florence + The Machine performs with a single from their current album "Cermonials". 02. November 2011

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg at SKAVLAN on friday

After the terror attack in Norway this summer, the Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg united a nation in crisis. With a humble and empathic approach he stood up and gave hope for a brighter future. Directly from meetings with Barack Obama he flies into Stockholm to visit SKAVLAN.

25. October 2011

PJ Harvey at SKAVLAN on Friday the 28th

18. October 2011