Toppen Bech (28 March 1939 – 5 February 2024) was a Norwegian journalist.

Toppen Bech
Born
Ellen Åse Fagernæs

(1939-03-28)28 March 1939
Oslo, Norway
Died5 February 2024(2024-02-05) (aged 84)
OccupationJournalist
Known forHerskapelig (television series)
ChildrenAlexandra Bech Gjørv
RelativesSven Ole Fagernæs (brother)
AwardsKing's Medal of Merit (2007)[1]

Biography

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Toppen Bech was born in Oslo, and was the mother of Alexandra Bech Gjørv. From 1960 to 1971 she worked for the newspaper Aftenposten, and she edited the magazine Alle Kvinner from 1973 to 1978. She was assigned to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation in 1984. She hosted a number of shows, including Unnskyld at jeg spør and Den blå timen.[1] In the television series Herskapelig [no] she presented manor houses and mansions, and a total of 62 programs were produced between 1997 and 2006.[2]

Bech died on 5 February 2024, at the age of 84.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Toppen Bech". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  2. ^ Bakke, Sven Ove; Hobbelstad, Inger Merete; Kvalshaug, Vidar; Nilsen, Morten Ståle (2012). Norske klassikere. Bøker, filmer, musikk, radio og TV fra 1945 til i dag (in Norwegian). Oslo: Spartacus. p. 363. ISBN 978-82-430-0560-0.
  3. ^ "Toppen Bech er død". Aftenposten. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2024.