article_snippet: The concept has been inspired by ‘slow TV’ in Norway, which in recent years has included a seven-hour recording of a train journey, a five-day programme on boat travel and 12 hours on knitting.
article_snippet: The idea for slow TV began in Norway in 2009 when producers decided to broadcast the whole journey of a long train line that runs from Oslo to Bergen to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
article_snippet: Slow TV shows, which are known as ‘Sakte-TV’ in Norwegian, have also included a 134-hour boat trip from Bergen to Kirkenes, and a 24-hour broadcast of the first day of the salmon fishing season.
article_snippet: Norway has attracted international attention for Norway series of ‘slow TV' programmes, including a live-broadcast of a seven-hour train journey and the knitting of a jumper.
article_snippet: First example: The idea for slow TV began in Norway in 2009 when producers decided to broadcast the whole journey of a long train line that runs from Oslo to Bergen (above) to celebrate Bergen ( 100th anniversary .
highlights_snippet: Series designed to relax viewers has been inspired by 'slow TV' in Norway .
  