

TV series
Den överlägsne journalisten
2021, Swedish, on SVT Play. Created by Kristina Hedberg.
With the IB revelation in the 70s, Jan Guillou made the Swedish scoop of the century, was imprisoned for his words and wrote himself into Swedish press history. The program follows his trajectory from scandalous articles in men's magazines to his heyday as an investigative journalist, program host and strong voice in the social debate. Journalist Jan Guillou is portrayed by Kristina Hedberg. Participants also do i.a. former partner Marina Stagh, half-sister Pia Hansén, colleagues Staffan Heimerson, Britt-Marie Mattsson, Peter Bratt and Leif GW Persson.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 58 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 21 February 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 14 February 2021
- Last aired
- 21 February 2021
- Network
- SVT Play
- Language
- Swedish
- Country
- Sweden
- Type
- Miniseries
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Den överlägsne journalisten has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 58 minutes each.
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If you liked Den överlägsne journalisten, try The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes, Top Gear, Doctor Who Confidential.
Who created Den överlägsne journalisten?
Den överlägsne journalisten was created by Kristina Hedberg and stars Jan Guillou, Leif G.W. Persson, Staffan Heimerson.
