The EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, have announced the co-collaboration for “ABBA – Against the Odds”.

Twelve broadcasters have collaborated together for the documentary, celebrating ABBA on the 50th anniversary of their Eurovision Song Contest victory. The show has been developed by DR, the Danish national broadcaster & SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, in collaboration with BBC, ARD/WDR, France Télévisions, NTR, NRK, YLE, RUV, VRT, EER, and Czech TV.

Ahead of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, over 15 countries who are yet to be named, will broadcast the documentary. Matthew Trustram, Head of Television for the EBU, had the following to say:

“This is something of a landmark production for European public-service broadcasters, who have pulled together their biggest collaboration to date in the documentary space, to celebrate the music and influence of ABBA, a true European cultural phenomenon. By working together, the broadcasters have been able to deliver truly ambitious and impactful storytelling to their audiences.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix