Borgen is Back on BBC4...And It's Better Than Ever!
Danish drama Borgen is back for a second series it's already packing quite the punch for all those fans of Danish coalition politics! BORGEN's BACK: (LtoR) Bent Sejro, Birgitte Nyborg Christiensen and Kasper Juul That may not be the biggest demographic to go after, but the scenario is merely the backdrop to a fascinating tale of human drama, sorrow, sadness and delight that is almost Shakespearean in its universal appeal. As regular viewers will know, the programme comes from the same stable as 'The Killing' and features more than the odd cameo appearance from some of the cast of Denmark's most famous dramatic export. Much as I have been a huge fan of Sara Lund's gloomy and foreboding exploits in all three series of The Killing, I must admit that I relished even more the chance to rejoin the Borgen universe and revel in the altogether richer viewing experience that it offers. The Killing III was an enjoyable manhunt, with a largely superficial poli...