• EBU Members have collaborated on a feature-length documentary, 'ABBA – Against The Odds', marking the largest ever collaboration of Members on a documentary production to date.
• Led by director James Rogan and produced by Dan Hall, the documentary features rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, marking the 50th anniversary of ABBA's historic win with 'Waterloo.'
• The collaboration involves DR, SVT, BBC, ARD/WDR, France Télévisions, NTR, NRK, YLE, RUV, VRT, EER, and Czech TV, and will premiere at CPH:DOX, broadcasting in over 15 countries ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

A record number of EBU Members have come together to collaborate on the production of a new, feature-length documentary ‘ABBA – Against The Odds’, celebrating the legendary pop group's iconic rise to fame and cultural impact.

Developed by DR and SVT, the concept originated from the EBU Documentary Group, with the EBU effectively facilitating the largest ever collaboration of Members on a documentary production, including BBC, ARD/WDR, France Télévisions, NTR, NRK, YLE, RUV, VRT, EER, and Czech TV.

Led by award-winning director James Rogan and produced by Dan Hall, the release of ‘ABBA – Against The Odds’ will mark the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s historic win with 'Waterloo,' and promises unparalleled insight into the band's trajectory, featuring rare archival footage and exclusive interviews.

Matthew Trustram, Head of Television, EBU said: “This is something of a landmark production for European public-service broadcasters, who have pulled together their biggest collaboration to date in the documentary space, to celebrate the music and influence of ABBA, a true European cultural phenomenon. By working together, the broadcasters have been able to deliver truly ambitious and impactful storytelling to their audiences.”

Anders Bruus, Commissioning Editor, DR said: “Never have so many TV stations collaborated to unfold the story of ABBA and their cultural significance. And when an idea from DR and SVT ends up engaging so many European TV stations in telling the story of a Swedish pop group, it shows the significance of ABBA over 50 years.”

Axel Arnö, Head of Documentary, SVT said: “The documentary is not only a celebration of ABBA's iconic music but also showcases the importance of our shared cultural heritage. The collaboration between so many European TV stations demonstrates how we can be united through music, art, and storytelling. ABBA's breakthrough in the Eurovision Song Contest 50 years ago and the current collaboration between TV stations are pivotal in bringing nations together then and now.”

The documentary will premiere at CPH:DOX on March 23rd and will be broadcast in more than 15 countries throughout Europe ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö in May.