Kobra is a

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produced by SVT with interviews and reportage about culture, presented by

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. It started in 2001. The programme is broadcast 10 p.m., Tuesday nights."Kobra".
Svt.se. Läst 24 April 2013. The programme won the

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in 2005 and 2009 for best lifestyle/magazine programme and best culture and society programme respectively.

History

Kobra started in 2001 with Ingvar Storm as presenter. Since 2002

is the presenter. The program is presenting about modern art expressions in Sweden and in the world to discuss social and political tendencies in present time. In Kobra several well-known culture personalities have participated, such as

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Seasons

Season 24

Season 25

Season 26

Season 27

Season 28

References

{{Reflist 2001 Swedish television series debuts 2005 Kristallen winners 2009 Kristallen winners Sveriges Television original programming