The Last Word

Season 1

Notable Danish people give an interview to be broadcast after their death.

Where to Watch The Last Word • Season 1

9 Episodes

Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
E1
Bent Fabricius-BjerreOn July 28, 2020, one of Denmark's great musical personalities, Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, passed away. Before his death, he spoke with Mikael Bertelsen about his life.
Uffe Ellemann-Jensen
E2
Uffe Ellemann-JensenOn June 19, Denmark lost one of its great political figures, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen. Before his death, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen spoke with Mikael Bertelsen about his life, and the recordings, which have been stored in the archive of the Royal Library, are now being shown for the first time.
Povl Dissing
E3
Povl DissingOn July 18, Denmark's great troubadour and ballad singer Povl Dissing passed away. Before his death, Povl Dissing spoke with Mikael Bertelsen about his life.
Lise Nørgaard
E4
Lise NørgaardOn January 1, 2023, author and journalist Lise Nørgaard passed away. Before her death, Lise Nørgaard spoke with Mikael Bertelsen about her life.
Ritt Bjerregaard
E5
Ritt BjerregaardOn January 21, 2023, politician Ritt Bjerregaard passed away. Before her death, Ritt Bjerregaard spoke with Mikael Bertelsen about her life.
Peter Belli
E6
Peter BelliOn June 8, 2023, the Danish music legend Peter Belli passed away. Before his death, Peter Belli spoke with Mikael Bertelsen about his life.
Erik Clausen
E7
Erik ClausenOn October 30, 2024, film director, actor, and social critic Erik Clausen passed away. Before his death, Erik Clausen spoke with Mikael Bertelsen about his life.
Jytte Abildstrøm
E8
Jytte AbildstrømOn January 2, 2025, the colorful actress and theater director Jytte Abildstrøm passed away. Before her death, Jytte Abildstrøm spoke with Mikael Bertelsen about her life.
Jørgen Leth
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Jørgen LethOn 29 September 2025, film director, cycling commentator and author Jørgen Leth passed away. Before his death, Jørgen Leth spoke to Mikael Bertelsen about his life.