Finnish broadcaster Yle's 24-hour puppy livestream draws millions of viewers
The gist
Finland's Yle is livestreaming mother dog Hilkka and her six puppies around the clock, drawing over 10 million views.
The slow-TV show is billed as a calming escape from a grim news cycle.
How it unfolded
- 2021The first Pentulive was streamed, monitoring a Labrador Retriever named Akka and her nine puppies.
- Oct 6, 2026The sixth season's live broadcast began, with cameras rolling a few days before Hilkka's due date.
- Oct 10, 2026Hilkka gave birth to six puppies — four males and two females — in the early hours, livestreamed.