2025-12-17 – December TVprat: The Commoners (Online)
Schedule:
December 17 (7:00-8:15 pm CT)
Location:
This is an online class hosted on Zoom.
In a twist on Vesterheim's monthly bokprat discussions, join us in December for a discussion of the Norwegian television series The Commoner.
The Commoner is a four‑episode historical drama based on the true story of Crown Prince Harald of Norway and Sonja Haraldsen, a middle‑class woman. Set in 1960s Norway, the series follows their nine‑year courtship as they navigate strict royal traditions, intense media attention, and political challenges that threaten to keep them apart. Harald’s unwavering commitment to marry Sonja places the monarchy under pressure, forcing King Olav V to confront a choice that could alter the future of the royal family. With meticulous attention to historical detail, the series tells a powerful story of love, perseverance, and change within the confines of tradition.
Supplies:
Participants should have viewed The Commoner, available on Amazon Prime prior to the discussion. Students will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic, as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.
If you are registering for this class in a location outside the United States, you will need to provide your own supplies. Please contact folkartschool@vesterheim.org when you register for more information about what materials are required for this class.
Special Instructions:
When registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.
Enrollment Deadline:
December 3, 2025
Vesterheim’s 2025 online programming is supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from Sons of Norway - Noreg Lodge 3-466.