Agnetha

Denmark (DR1) - Sunday 8 August, 3.30pm
Netherlands -
UK - on VH1 with no announcement whatsoever
Estonia - ETV at 14.50 on 17th July 2004
Poland - Channel 1, TVP on Saturday 28th August 2004 at 3.10pm ("Znana z ABBY - Agnetha Fältskog" translated as Agnetha Fältskog of ABBA fame) (seen by 1,300,00 Poles)

This documentary about Agnetha Fältskog was made to promote her album "My Colouring Book" and she tells about her life in and outside the limelight; about ABBA, the world tour and the hysteria surrounding the band; but the programme also shows a private part of Agnetha. The programme also contains parts of music videos and glimpses of Agnetha's work on the "My Colouring Book".  In between the songs Agnetha spoke about what led up to the recording of the album, the recording itself and her feelings about each of the songs.

The interviewer was Lotta Bromé (chosen by Agnetha herself).  The programme is directed by by Magnus Skogsberg Tear and produced by Ola Johansson.  Click here for a press release.

There were complaints in Sweden about concealed advertising on the 'documentary channel', SVT, after the programme was broadcast. However in November 2004, the programme was cleared of the accusations. One of the people reporting wrote: "The program didn't seem to be a real interview or documentary, but instead an ordered or promotional film."  But the review board has chosen not to condemn it as "improper favouring" or "sponsoring". The board writes that "...there was a significant entertainment- and informational interest."

Songs to which Agnetha has recorded PROMO films for the programme:

If I thought You'd ever change your mind (black and white) view it here

When you walk in the room (view it here)

Sometimes when I am dreaming" (view the colour version here or B/W version here)

Past, Present & Future"

"Sealed with a kiss" (black and white)

"Fly me to the moon"

What Now My Love (view it here)

There are three versions - one in part English, part Swedish lasting 30 minutes; the same one for the German market with German voiceover; and one Swedish version lasting 40 minutes.  Click here to view the German version or here in four parts:  part 1; part 2; part 3 and part 4.

In a couple of the film clips shown during the programme, Agnetha plays the part of Lena, and a Swedish actor called Magnus Krepper plays Leif.  He's the guy who gets to snog the face off Agnetha!  In fact it is the longest kiss in film history (apparently).  The record previously belonged to Jane Wyman and Regis Tommey in "You;re n the Army Now" from 1974 lasting 3 minutes and five seconds.  Agnetha and Magnus beat it by 22 seconds.
 

       Part 1 (English version)              Part 2 (English version)
 
       Part 3 (English version)              Part 4 (English version)

I'M AWARE THAT NOT ALL THE PICTURES LOAD ... I HAVE LOADS OF WORK TO DO ON THIS ENTRY, SORRY
 

Thanks to Monique Hoevens, Micke Hjernestam, Diego Lopez, Paul Carter and Harry Ehler c/o ABBAMAIL as well as Robin Andersson, Claes Davidsson and Christian Thomasson, Lendy, Gabriel Zubowski, Petr Mlejnek and Anne Meski.
Many, many thanks to Erik Menkens and Jan Bach. Extra thanks to Luz for the links.