Ta sjansen

Overview

«Ta sjansen» was a popular Norwegian TV show broadcast on NRK from 1983 to 2002. It was a light-hearted, annual summer event filmed outdoors at the Homenkollen ski jump in Oslo. The show featured contestants competing in two main types of humorous and often chaotic challenges: Homemade boats racing down a steep ramp into the water, and creative bicycles racing on floating docks. Participants often wore silly costumes and built wildly imaginative contraptions, making the spectacle part game show, part variety show, and part slapstick comedy. «Ta sjansen» was known for its fun, festive atmosphere, and it became a beloved summer tradition in Norway. Though not officially competitive, winners were awarded prizes, and the emphasis was always on entertainment rather than serious sportsmanship.

Series details

First air date

1983

Last air date

2008

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

21

Genres

Reality, Comedy

Original language

NO

Origin country

NO

Networks

NRK

Created by

René Stokvis

Production

NRK

Cast

Roald Øyen

Host

Knut Bjørnsen

Host

Dan Børge Akerø

Host

Hallvard Flatland

Commentator

Knut Th. Gleditsch

Commentator

Jahn Teigen

Musical guest