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Scandinavia with Simon Reeve Series 1
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The first leg of Simon’s Scandinavian journey takes him from the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard to the frozen wilderness of Lapland and Nato’s longest border with Russia.

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.

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Wednesday 23:30
BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only

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Credits

Presenter Simon Reeve
Series Producer Chris Mitchell
Executive Producer Sam Bagnall

Broadcasts

  • Sun 18 May 2025 21:00
    BBC Two
  • Thu 22 May 2025 23:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Thu 29 May 2025 08:00
    BBC Two
  • Wednesday 23:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only

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