Series synopsis
Mot i brøstet is a comedy television series that premiered on TV 2 Direkte on January 22, 1993. It ended on December 8, 1997. It was created by Tore Ryen. It stars Arve Opsahl, Nils Vogt, Sven Nordin and Hilde Lyrån.
Follows Karl (Nils Vogt), economist and accountant, after he is fired from his job and subsequently divorced by his greedy wife. After being helped out by his former colleague, Nils (Sven Nordin) and a travelling salesman, Henry (Arve Opsahl), the three become roommates.
Premise
Follows Karl (Nils Vogt), economist and accountant, after he is fired from his job and subsequently divorced by his greedy wife. After being helped out by his former colleague, Nils (Sven Nordin) and a travelling salesman, Henry (Arve Opsahl), the three become roommates.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Arve Opsahl as Henry Rasmus Pettersen
- Nils Vogt as Karl Reverud
- Sven Nordin as Nils Svendsen
- Hilde Lyrån as Trine
- Siw Anita Andersen as Målfrid
- Rolv Wesenlund as Purser
- Henki Kolstad as Pastor Tønnesen
- Lars Andreas Larssen as Gundersen
Supporting cast
- Ane Vardund as Eva Reverud
- Leif Juster as Revisor
- Adam Ryen as Ricky
- Henrik Scheele as Fredrik
- Geir Børresen as Ernst
- Eindride Eidsvold as Tyv
- Njål Hagen as Pizzabud
- Liv Thorsen as Elna
- Ingerid Vardund as Lilly
- Marianne Krogness as Kristine
- Zico as Seg selv
- Pelle Christensen as Pasient
Guest cast
- Siw Anita Andersen as Målfrid
- Rolv Wesenlund as Purser
- Henki Kolstad as Pastor Tønnesen
- Lars Andreas Larssen as Gundersen
- Ane Vardund as Eva Reverud
- Leif Juster as Revisor
- Adam Ryen as Ricky
- Henrik Scheele as Fredrik
- Geir Børresen as Ernst
- Eindride Eidsvold as Tyv
- Njål Hagen as Pizzabud
- Liv Thorsen as Elna
Episodes
This series spans 9 seasons with 147 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | January 3, 1995 | January 1, 2000 |
| Season 1 | 13 | January 22, 1993 | April 16, 1993 |
| Season 2 | 10 | September 6, 1993 | November 8, 1993 |
| Season 3 | 14 | November 15, 1993 | May 5, 1994 |
| Season 4 | 15 | May 9, 1994 | November 14, 1994 |
| Season 5 | 26 | November 21, 1994 | October 30, 1995 |
| Season 6 | 27 | October 16, 1995 | October 7, 1996 |
| Season 7 | 25 | October 14, 1996 | September 29, 1997 |
| Season 8 | 13 | August 25, 1997 | December 8, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakom Mot i Brøstet | January 3, 1995 |
| 2 | Jubileumsvideo | August 15, 1996 |
| 3 | Tusenårsfesten | January 3, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Forfremmelsen Karl working as an economist, and Nils working as a janitor for the same company, both end up getting fired at the same day. Karl's wife leaves him, and Nils, having no other place to live, moves in. Later on, Henry comes knocking at the door, and saves Karl from getting thrown out from his own home. |
January 22, 1993 |
| 2 |
På Ære og Samvittighet Karl is working on his tax return, and together with Henry he gets an idea how he can get back at his former boss. Henry buys an answering machine, which Nils doesn't really understand how works, as he seems to believe there is a person sitting inside it. |
January 29, 1993 |
| 3 |
Kryss På Linjen Henry and the two others start giving medical advice over the phone, but things tend to get out of control. Karl meets Målfrid, but bails out before the date. |
February 5, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Forviklinger Nils attends a dancing school, and Henry is supposed to teach him. The neighbour, Fredrik, is arranging a carnival. Karl and Målfrid dresses up as Eli and Carl I. Hagen. |
September 6, 1993 |
| 2 |
Kjære Velgere Elections are coming up, and both Henry and Karl involve themselves in the neighbourhood's local politics. |
September 13, 1993 |
| 3 |
Boksedilla Nils watches pro boxing on TV, and gets totally addicted. After having a few lessons of boxing, his self confidence skyrockets, and Karl and Henry decide to do something about it. |
September 20, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Over Skyene Er Himmelen Alltid Blå - Del 2 Målfrid and Karl travels to Crete. Back home, Henry and Nils are preparing for Nils' role as a toastmaster. |
November 15, 1993 |
| 2 |
Til Arbeid Og Fest Karl starts working as a consultant, and one of his first jobs is fixing the economy in a firm named Jubalong & Sons, selling novelties. Nils is taking care of the poodle of the woman in number 14. |
November 22, 1993 |
| 3 |
I lyst og nød Karl has been assigned a task to spice up the local newspaper. Nils has been visiting the neighbour Fredrik, calling phone sex lines. Henry decides to arrange a real meeting for Nils with a girl. |
November 29, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Juice Og Dus Karl becomes addicted to healthfood, and insist on eating vegetables only. Nils has an appointment with the doctor, but is taken aback when he learns that the doctor is a woman. |
May 9, 1994 |
| 2 |
Tull, Fjoll, og Rock 'N Roll Nils, Henry and Karl learns that there is going to be an Elvis lookalike competition, and start dressing up as Elvis. |
May 16, 1994 |
| 3 |
Slit Og Sleng Henry starts working as a TV critic. Karl is injured in a traffic accident and ends up with a whiplash injury. He also pretends that he suffers from memory loss. |
May 23, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man Er I Fare Hvor Man Går - Del 2 | November 21, 1994 |
| 2 | Kjendis For En Dag | November 28, 1994 |
| 3 | Romantikk I Luften | January 2, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiofantomet | October 16, 1995 |
| 2 | På Stedet Hvil - Del 1 | November 13, 1995 |
| 3 | På Stedet Hvil - Del 2 | November 20, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kunsten Er Å Slappe Av | October 14, 1996 |
| 2 | En Skrue Løs | October 21, 1996 |
| 3 | I Kjempeform | October 28, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Fyr Og Flamme | August 25, 1997 |
| 2 | Det Er Tanken Som Teller | September 1, 1997 |
| 3 | I Full Strekk | September 8, 1997 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV 2 Direkte |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 22, 1993 |
| Last aired | December 8, 1997 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |