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Finnish 24-hour newborn puppy livestream becomes slow TV hit

Original: Puppy love: Finnish 24-hour newborn pup livestream is slow TV smash hit https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/oct /23/

A Finnish television programme streaming newborn puppies around the clock has become an unexpected slow TV success. The broadcast follows the dogs from birth, with live chat sessions featuring breeders, a companion podcast and regular updates on the animals' progress. Viewers have embraced the gentle, unscripted format, continuing the Nordic tradition of endurance broadcasting that began with shows like the reindeer migration and sauna marathons.

Why now: People are drawn to the comforting, low-stakes novelty of watching puppies grow in real time, a feel-good story standing out in the news cycle.

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• Puppy love: Finnish 24-hour newborn pup livestream is slow TV smash hit https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/oct /23/finnish-24-hour-puppy-dog-newborn-livestream-tv-smash-hit Show features live chat sessions with breeders, a podcast and updates on dogs’ progress from birth… · drrimmer@aus.social · 1

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