Series synopsis
Mercur is a drama television series that premiered on TV 2 on March 6, 2017. It ended on May 7, 2017. It was created by Søren Frellesen, Jesper Malmose. It stars Andreas Jessen, Neel Rønholt, Jon Lange and Stephania Potalivo.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Andreas Jessen as Flemming Vestergaard
- Neel Rønholt as Anne-Marie Jensen
- Jon Lange as Jan Irsinger
- Stephania Potalivo as Gitte Skovgaard
- Peter Gantzler as Preben Borg
- Charlotte Fich as Lily Irsinger
- Jesper Lohmann as Richard Hansen
- Ken Vedsegaard as Schiøler Mortensen
Supporting cast
- Rasmus Botoft as Torben Stenbæk
- Steen Stig Lommer as Peder Falk
- Susanne Storm as Tove Vestergaard
- Henrik Birch as Verner Vestergaard
- Anders W. Berthelsen as Fortælleren
Guest cast
- Karoline Brygmann as Karen-Margrethe
- Jesper Zuschlag as Henry
- Bertil Smith as Asger
- Daia Turner as Tommy Steele
- Joen Bille as Valdemar, højesteretsdommer
- Thomas Kirk as Charles, avisredaktør
- Pelle Emil Hebsgaard as Ib 'Rock' Jensen
- Thomas Ernst as Ib Glindemann
- Michael Fabricius Sand as Fona Direktøren
- Paw Henriksen as Mogens Lundvig
- Mikkel Bay Mortensen as Birch
- Kristian Høgh Jeppesen as Iversen
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | March 6, 2017 | May 7, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 6, 2017 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 12, 2017 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 19, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 6, 2017 |
| Last aired | May 7, 2017 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |