In the season finale of “Travel Man: 48 Hours in…,” Joe Lycett, accompanied by comedian Rose Matafeo, sets his sights on Malmö, Sweden, a city that, let’s face it, rarely tops anyone’s must-see list. But that’s precisely what makes it so appealing to Lycett, whose comedic sensibilities thrive on the slightly offbeat and the decidedly unconventional.
This week’s itinerary embraces the quirky side of Malmö with gusto. A visit to the Disgusting Food Museum, featuring such delicacies as fermented shark and mouse wine, provides ample opportunity for Lycett to showcase his signature blend of fascination and revulsion. The duo also embarks on a more palatable food tour, presumably featuring dishes less likely to trigger gag reflexes. A canal tour offers a more traditional view of the city, while a traditional Swedish sauna and cold plunge experience will test their limits of both physical and emotional endurance.
Malmö, connected to Copenhagen by the Øresund Bridge (fans of the crime drama “The Bridge” will recognize it instantly), offers a blend of Scandinavian charm and industrial grit. Whether Lycett and Matafeo will find the city as charming as they find it peculiar will be revealed in Friday’s episode. It’s the final installment of the season, so expect a healthy dose of Lycett’s dry wit and a fittingly eccentric end to their 48-hour adventure.
“Travel Man: 48 Hours in…” airs Friday, January 31, 2025, on Channel 4.