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Eikanger documentary finds English audience

The first of the eight part feature on Norwegian champion Eikanger Bjorsvik can now viewed with English subtitles.

Eikanger at the Europeans
 

The eight part television documentary following Norwegian National champions Eikanger –Bjorsvik Musikklag in their pursuit of the 2012 European Championship title has received widespread critical acclaim after the first episodes reached the screens in the past few weeks.

Brass Obsessed

And now the first episode of ‘Brass Obsessed’ can be viewed internationally with English subtitles, as the opening programme sets the scene and meets some of the players whose stories and experiences will be featured over the course of the series – climaxing at the European Championships in Rotterdam.

the opening programme sets the scene and meets some of the players whose stories and experiences will be featured over the course of the series – climaxing at the European Championships in Rotterdam4BR

More information:

Future episodes will also be subtitled for later transmission.

Go to: http://tv.nrk.no/serie/korpsfiksert-english-subtitles

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