Scandinavia with Simon Reeve
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202560 minRunning

Scandinavia with Simon Reeve

Network:BBC Two

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S01E03 - "Episode 3"

Aired on Jun 1, 2025, 8:00 PM

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A new travelogue will see Simon journey to Scandinavia, travelling from the Arctic to the Baltic to uncover the secrets of this beautiful and extreme region. Nordic societies are known for their wealth and happiness, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the impact of mass immigration have put them under new pressure. As well as showcasing some of the most spectacular scenery on earth, Scandinavia with Simon Reeve will reveal a hidden side to what has become one of the most important frontiers of Europe. 

Details

Status
Running
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
May 18, 2025
Schedule
Sunday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 3 Episodes)

Episode 1

The first leg of Simon's Scandinavian journey takes him from Svalbard, the beautiful archipelago that marks the northernmost outpost of Norway, south into the magical snowy region of Lapland.In freezing conditions, he travels to Nato's longest border with Russia, where tensions are high and even Santa's village is prepared for a potential war.

May 18, 2025

60 min

Episode 2

The second leg of Simon's journey takes him from the beautiful fjords of Norway across the north Atlantic to Iceland, the original land of fire and ice. It's a world of extremes and contradictions, from a country that's been described as the Kuwait of Europe to an island that lives under the constant threat of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

May 25, 2025

60 min

Episode 3

On the last leg of his Scandinavian journey, Simon travels through the beautiful pine forests of Sweden to Copenhagen, the historic capital of Denmark. In these, some of the happiest, wealthiest and most equal countries on earth, he discovers that all is not quite as rosy as it seems and uncovers some genuine surprises.

Jun 1, 2025

60 min

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