Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20140707 | Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. Every morning he makes his rounds of the local streets, moving bicycles and checking the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious coup d'etat. But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. When one morning his new neighbours in the house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change the lives of one man - and one community - forever. The word-of-mouth bestseller in Sweden is Fredrik Backman's debut novel. The main protagonist was born on his blog, where over 1000 readers voted for Backman to write a book about a man called Ove. Written by Fredrik Backman Read by Kenneth Cranham Producer: Joanna Green Ove appears to have some incompetent new neighbours. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20140708 | Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. Every morning he makes his rounds of the local streets, moving bicycles and checking the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious coup d'etat. But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. When one morning his new neighbours in the house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change the lives of one man - and one community - forever. The word-of-mouth bestseller in Sweden is Fredrik Backman's debut novel. The main protagonist was born on his blog, where over 1000 readers voted for Backman to write a book about a man called Ove. Written by Fredrik Backman Producer: Joanna Green Ove misses his late wife so much. He decides to end it all and join her in the afterlife. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20140709 | Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. Every morning he makes his rounds of the local streets, moving bicycles and checking the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious coup d'etat. But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. When one morning his new neighbours in the house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change the lives of one man - and one community - forever. The word-of-mouth bestseller in Sweden is Fredrik Backman's debut novel. The main protagonist was born on his blog, where over 1000 readers voted for Backman to write a book about a man called Ove. Written by Fredrik Backman Read by Kenneth Cranham Producer: Joanna Green Ove remembers that Rune's takeover of the Residents' Association soured things for good. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20140710 | Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. Every morning he makes his rounds of the local streets, moving bicycles and checking the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious coup d'etat. But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. When one morning his new neighbours in the house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change the lives of one man - and one community - forever. The word-of-mouth bestseller in Sweden is Fredrik Backman's debut novel. The main protagonist was born on his blog, where over 1000 readers voted for Backman to write a book about a man called Ove. Written by Fredrik Backman Read by Kenneth Cranham Producer: Joanna Green Ove's incompetent new neighbours have a habit of appearing at precisely the wrong time. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20140711 | Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. Every morning he makes his rounds of the local streets, moving bicycles and checking the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious coup d'etat. But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. When one morning his new neighbours in the house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change the lives of one man - and one community - forever. The word-of-mouth bestseller in Sweden is Fredrik Backman's debut novel. The main protagonist was born on his blog, where over 1000 readers voted for Backman to write a book about a man called Ove. Written by Fredrik Backman Read by Kenneth Cranham Producer: Joanna Green Ove finds a cat-shaped hole in the snow drift outside his house. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20140714 | Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. Every morning he makes his rounds of the local streets, moving bicycles and checking the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious coup d'etat. But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. When one morning his new neighbours in the house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change the lives of one man - and one community - forever. The word-of-mouth bestseller in Sweden is Fredrik Backman's debut novel. The main protagonist was born on his blog, where over 1000 readers voted for Backman to write a book about a man called Ove. Written by Fredrik Backman Read by Kenneth Cranham Producer: Joanna Green Ove appears to have some incompetent new neighbours. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20140715 | Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. Every morning he makes his rounds of the local streets, moving bicycles and checking the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious coup d'etat. But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. When one morning his new neighbours in the house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change the lives of one man - and one community - forever. The word-of-mouth bestseller in Sweden is Fredrik Backman's debut novel. The main protagonist was born on his blog, where over 1000 readers voted for Backman to write a book about a man called Ove. Written by Fredrik Backman Read by Kenneth Cranham Producer: Joanna Green After some gentle bullying by Parvaneh, Ove agrees to teach her to drive. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20140716 | Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. Every morning he makes his rounds of the local streets, moving bicycles and checking the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious coup d'etat. But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. When one morning his new neighbours in the house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change the lives of one man - and one community - forever. The word-of-mouth bestseller in Sweden is Fredrik Backman's debut novel. The main protagonist was born on his blog, where over 1000 readers voted for Backman to write a book about a man called Ove. Written by Fredrik Backman Read by Kenneth Cranham Producer: Joanna Green After a shaky start, Ove manages to teach Parvaneh to drive. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20140717 | Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. Every morning he makes his rounds of the local streets, moving bicycles and checking the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious coup d'etat. But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. When one morning his new neighbours in the house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change the lives of one man - and one community - forever. The word-of-mouth bestseller in Sweden is Fredrik Backman's debut novel. The main protagonist was born on his blog, where over 1000 readers voted for Backman to write a book about a man called Ove. Written by Fredrik Backman Read by Kenneth Cranham Producer: Joanna Green Against Anita's wishes, the local authority plans to take Rune into care. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20140718 | Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. Every morning he makes his rounds of the local streets, moving bicycles and checking the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious coup d'etat. But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. When one morning his new neighbours in the house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change the lives of one man - and one community - forever. The word-of-mouth bestseller in Sweden is Fredrik Backman's debut novel. The main protagonist was born on his blog, where over 1000 readers voted for Backman to write a book about a man called Ove. Written by Fredrik Backman Read by Kenneth Cranham Producer: Joanna Green When the authorities come to take Rune into care, Ove and his neighbours are ready. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |