Lilyhammer Airs, Tuesday 11th September,10pm BBC4

LILYHAMMER, a Norwegian-American co-production starring Sopranos actor Steven Van Zandt and directed by Simen Alsvik, airs tonight at 10pm on BBC4 following massive success in Norway and the US.

When the eight part series launched in Norway, it drew the highest ratings for a drama premiere and has since been taken up by Netflix who will co-produce the next series with NRK .

It’s Pick of the Day in The Times on Saturday: “ Norwegian-American co-productions don’t come around that often, but they’re well worth the wait...It’s enormous fun’.

‘Lilyhammer mixes sharp wit and American big city ways with the beauty of the Norwegian mountains and folksy nature of a small town – a perfect combination for a razor-sharp drama about cultural mores,’ - Richard Klein, controller of BBC 4.

‘Lilyhammer is fresh, funny and offbeat – it makes a highly original addition to BBC4's rich Scandinavian drama slate.’ Sue Deeks, BBC Head of Programme Acquisitions.