Simon Reeve, known for his insightful and engaging travel documentaries, turns his attention to Scandinavia in a new series premiering this Sunday on BBC Two. While often seen as a bastion of wealth and happiness, the region also faces complicated challenges, including rising geopolitical tensions and the impact of mass immigration.
Reeve begins his journey in the northernmost parts of Norway, traversing from Svalbard to Lapland and experiencing the stark beauty of these extreme landscapes. He visits NATO’s longest border with Russia, a place where anxieties around the conflict in Ukraine are palpable. In a striking juxtaposition, even Santa’s village in Lapland feels the weight of potential conflict, reflecting how geopolitical realities seep into the most unexpected corners of the world.
“Scandinavia with Simon Reeve” aims to uncover the region’s hidden side, exposing a crucial European frontier undergoing immense change. Catch the series premiere this Sunday, 18 May at 9:00 PM GMT on BBC Two.
