Puppy love: Finnish 24-hour newborn pup livestream is TV smash hit
A Finnish television show featuring a 24-hour livestream of a mother dog and her puppies has become a viral hit. The program is part of the 'slow TV' trend, offering viewers a relaxing and educational look at the early weeks of a dog's life.
Why it matters
It highlights the global appeal of 'slow TV' as a form of digital escapism and stress relief in an increasingly chaotic media landscape.
The idea for the show was to educate people on the first few weeks of a dog’s life and provide ‘relief from the terrible things happening in the world’. Photograph: Julia Kiiskinen/Yle - The Finnish Broadcasting Company/AP The idea for the show was to educate people on the first few weeks of a dog’s life and provide ‘relief from the terrible things happening in the world’. Photograph: Julia Kiiskinen/Yle - The Finnish Broadcasting Company/AP Finland Puppy love: Finnish 24-hour newborn pup livestream is TV smash hit Show features live chat sessions with breeders, a podcast and updates on dogs’ progress from birth to weigh-ins
Prefer the Guardian on Google A 24-hour Finnish TV show dedicated entirely to the live progress of a dog and her six newborn puppies is drawing millions of viewers.
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