Torvet (1981): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1981, Torvet is a kids and family series.

What it’s about. In the square of an unnamed Danish town, we follow a number of people as they go about their daily business, big and small: The police officer tries to find out whether the Christmas tree seller has a "permit" to sell Christmas trees, the bicycle repairman invents a new kind of bicycle, the baker's assistant and the chimney sweep are in love, and the barber is working on a rug made of hair. Meanwhile, the Christmas tree seller sits carving small wooden figures and talking to everyone who passes by. The dramatic main story is that a modern entrepreneur wants to tear down all the old buildings in the square and replace them with a modern parking lot. Each section ends with the characters gathering around Ella's hot dog stand and singing along with the courtyard musicians.

Who’s in it. Torvet stars Stephan Læssøe Stephensen as Jens, Maria Holkenfeldt as Stine, Birgit Zinn as Ella and Poul Reichhardt as Karl Emil Andersen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Torvet sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Torvet page.

If you liked it. Fans of Torvet tend to enjoy Big Time Rush, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.