The House at Christianshavn

Name: The House at Christianshavn
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Rating: 8
Cast: Poul Reichhardt, Arthur Jensen, Helle Virkner, Paul Hagen, Willy Rathnov

1970

★★★★☆ 8.0/10

📺 14 Seasons

🎬 84 Episodes

📅 Ended

🌐 DA

⏱️ 23 min/episode

ComedyDrama

The series follows the residents of an apartment building on Copenhagen's Christianshavn, as they go about their daily lives and challenges. There is Olsen, a mover with an old fashion view of the world, Clausen who runs the local pet shop, Egon the career focused assistant, their wives who work hard to keep their spouses lives together, the young couple Tue and Rikke who recently moved in, the hard working caretaker Meyer, who never puts in to much effort, and of course Emma, the innkeeper of Rottehullet, where all the important decisions are made while running up the bar tab. The series was produced by Nordisk Film for Danmarks Radio TV station between the years 1970-77. The series' first director was Ebbe Langberg, then Erik Balling and Tom Hedegaard respectively. The series was conceived by an author team of well-known Danish authors such Leif Panduro, Benny Andersen, and Lise Nørgaard.

Seasons

Season 1

1970 • 6 Episodes

The whole house is on its head as a new young couple is moving in.

Season 2

1970 • 6 Episodes

The peace in the attic apartment is disrupted when Tue and Rikke get into a fight. Peace is restored thanks to the calm and composed owner of Rottehullet, Emma.

Season 3

1971 • 6 Episodes

The house is without water much to the dismay of the tenant. While the men find a new water supply at Rottehullet, the city has a plan to solve the water crisis.

Season 4

1972 • 6 Episodes

Rottehullet is under new management and has many new customers, but what about the regulars?

Season 5

1972 • 6 Episodes

The customs department pay a visit to Rottehullet, forcing the owner Emma, to increase the price of beer and demand cash payment. This greatly upsets her regulars, who decide that it would be cheaper, if they brew their own beer and spirits.

Season 6

1973 • 6 Episodes

Larsen, thanks to the help of Mr. Olsen and Mrs. Olsen, Clausen, and Tue, narrowly avoids being arrested after a failed attempt of breaking into a safe at an insurance company. To pay them back for their help, he promises to turn over a new leaf, but that may be easier said than done.

Season 7

1973 • 6 Episodes

A new tenant is moving in, it's the photographer Bo, who knows how to make people work for him.

Season 8

1974 • 6 Episodes

Mr. Olsen, Larsen, and Emma have received their annual tax statements and are feeling resentment towards the government. Olsen comes up with a plan on how to never pay taxes again, but that is easier said than done, while Larsen reconsiders his honest and law abiding life.

Season 9

1974 • 6 Episodes

The buildings supervisor Meyer has after many years of fateful service, decided that the time has come to enjoy his retirement.

Season 10

1975 • 6 Episodes

Meyer is acting like a cock doing mating season. This leads to a lengthy discussion about birdsong between the tenants of the house. Clausen suggest that they go on a bird watching trip. Olsen takes the role as chairman of planning, Meyer signs up to be the samaritan, and Egon will provide the liquid refreshments.

Season 11

1975 • 6 Episodes

The house at Christianshavn gets a new owner.

Season 12

1976 • 6 Episodes

Olsen unwittingly gets involved in a major case of art theft.

Season 13

1976 • 6 Episodes

Bo is getting married and is moving out of the apartment in the attic. He leaves behind unpaid bills for beer, food, and other items. Good thing that his friends are more than willing to pay on his behalf. Olsen, Clausen, and Egon all fight over what to do with the newly available space.

Season 14

1977 • 6 Episodes

Gambling debt is a matter of honour, and unfortunately for Mrs. Hammerstedt, her deceased spouse managed to accrue a lot of it. The house rallies behind her and hatch a plan for how she can get the money back.