A popular Swedish TV show called Den stora älgvandringen (The Great Moose Migration) has been captivating audiences for years. The program follows the annual migration of hundreds of moose across the Ångerman River in northern Sweden to reach their summer pastures.
This year, nearly 9 million people watched the show last year, and a full week before its scheduled start date, due to warmer than usual spring weather. Fans like Ulla Malmgren, who has been watching the show since it first aired in 2019, have prepared for the event by stocking up on coffee and meals.
The program’s producers have adjusted their preparations to accommodate the warmer weather, laying down cables and setting up cameras along a 20,000-meter stretch of river. The show’s crew consists of 15 people working out of a control room in Umeå, 400 miles north of Stockholm.
Fans like William Garp Liljefors, who has been late for class to watch the show, describe feeling relaxed and engaged during the program. Slow TV shows, which includes Den stora älgvandringen, have become popular worldwide as viewers tune in to experience the soothing atmosphere and minute-by-minute moments.
Media experts attribute the success of slow TV to its ability to provide a calming respite from the usual fast-paced media landscape. The concept has gained popularity globally, with broadcasters airing shows on topics ranging from salmon swimming upstream to knitting marathons.
As the program begins, viewers will be able to watch live footage of the moose migration, complete with camera updates and real-time information on the animals’ progress. The show’s producers hope to continue captivating audiences with its unique blend of nature and entertainment.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/15/millions-tune-in-for-three-week-live-stream-of-swedens-moose-migration