''Drengene fra Angora'' (') is a Danish

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comedy series. First airing in 2004, it has acquired cult status in its native Denmark. Among its more popular sketches are Team Easy On, Landmandssønnerne og far, and Spændende mennesker. The actors were Esben Pretzmann, Rune Tolsgaard and

Simon Kvamm Simon Kvamm (born 18 February 1975 in Silkeborg) is a Danish actor and singer. He is best known as one of the founding members of the Danish rock band Nephew, where he is the lead vocalist and keyboard player. He is also well known for his act ...

. In 2004 the group made the hit song "Jul i Angora". "Angora" is a reference to the Turkish city of

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, one of whose historic names is "Angora."

External links

Drengene fra Angora on website of Danish television station DR2
(Danish) * Danish comedy television series 2004 Danish television series debuts 2000s Danish television series Danish-language television shows DR TV original programming {{comedy-stub