Scandinavia with Simon Reeve | Preview (BBC Two)

Simon Reeve is returning to BBC Two and iPlayer on Sunday 18 May with Scandinavia with Simon Reeve. In this brand new 3 x 60 minute series, he will journey across a land of arctic tundra, vast forests and stunning fjords, investigating the surprising secrets of some of the happiest and most equal societies on earth,. 

 The new travelogue is a smorgasbord of Scandi adventures that will see Simon embark on an adventure across 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.

Simon’s Scandinavian journey will take him from the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and the frozen wilderness of Lapland to NATO’s longest border with Russia, as well as the stunning fjords of Norway to Iceland – the original land of ice and fire.  He’ll also travel through Sweden and Denmark, to discover the secrets of these countries’ success, as well as the big challenges they face.

Simon says: "Scandinavia is vast, rugged and one of the most beautiful regions on the planet. It’s much more than just flat-pack furniture, reliable cars and candles. I know we’ll find situations, people, landscapes and facts that make my jaw drop.”

Scandinavia with Simon Reeve begins Sunday 18th May on BBC Two.