{"id":15167,"date":"2025-07-08T08:35:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T12:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvformats\/belgian-format-taboo-heads-to-norway\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T14:39:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T18:39:41","slug":"belgian-format-taboo-heads-to-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvformats\/belgian-format-taboo-heads-to-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgian Format Taboo Heads to Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Norway\u2019s NRK is adapting the Belgian format <em>Taboo<\/em>, bringing the show\u2019s footprint to nine territories.<\/p>\n<p>The format, represented by Lineup Industries, has been commissioned for fourth seasons by Belgium\u2019s VRT and Denmark\u2019s TV2 and has also been adapted in Spain, Australia, Finland, Portugal, Canada, Israel and Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>The series sees a famous comedian test the boundaries of comedy and good taste. It was created by Panenka for VRT.<\/p>\n<p>Eirik Sandberg Ingstad, executive editor for entertainment at NRK, said: \u201cIn an age where freedom of speech, humor and public discourse are constantly being negotiated, <em>Taboo<\/em> offers a rare space for nuance, empathy and connection. At NRK, we see this format as both brave and deeply human\u2014a way to challenge assumptions while staying rooted in respect. Lars Berrum brings a unique blend of honesty, wit and warmth that we believe will resonate strongly with Norwegian audiences and contribute meaningfully to the broader conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Julian Curtis, founder of Lineup Industries, added: \u201c<em>Taboo<\/em> continues to be an incredibly timely format with debate around offense and freedom of speech making the headlines. 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