Episode 1
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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Simon meets a robotic dog
Duration: 01:35
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Simon takes part in an Arctic ice drill
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Reeve |
| Series Producer | Chris Mitchell |
| Executive Producer | Sam Bagnall |
Broadcasts
- Sun 18 May 2025 21:00
- Thu 22 May 2025 23:00Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Thu 29 May 2025 08:00
- Wed 11 Jun 2025 23:30Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Sun 10 May 2026 21:00
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