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Come with me as I take you
to some of my favourite cities

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Come with me as I take you
to some of my favourite cities

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on a long weekend.

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Buongiorno tutti.

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'Together, we'll explore
the places I love.'

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'Together, we'll explore
the places I love.'

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Oh, Palermo, what a beauty you are.

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Oh, Palermo, what a beauty you are.

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Oh, Palermo, what a beauty you are.

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Oh, my word.
Madrid is next to heaven.

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Oh, my word.
Madrid is next to heaven.

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Oh, my word.
Madrid is next to heaven.

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'And discover places new.'

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'And discover places new.'

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We put the vroom-vroom into Milano.

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We put the vroom-vroom into Milano.

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Oh, my. This is astonishing.

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Oh, my. This is astonishing.

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From Stockholm to Lisbon,
we'll raise a glass.

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From Stockholm to Lisbon,
we'll raise a glass.

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Saude.
Saude.

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And enjoy great food.

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And enjoy great food.

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Mmm. Pork that melts in your mouth.

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Mmm. Pork that melts in your mouth.

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I don't think there's
any delicate way of eating it.

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I don't think there's
any delicate way of eating it.

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Oh...
SHE CHUCKLES

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Oh...
SHE CHUCKLES

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'We'll leave the tourist trail
behind.'

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'We'll leave the tourist trail
behind.'

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Every bone in my body
has been shaken.

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Every bone in my body
has been shaken.

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My goodness. We are on the ice.
Yes.

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My goodness. We are on the ice.
Yes.

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Oh, my word. We are tacking.

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Oh, my word. We are tacking.

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'And seek out special places
to stay.'

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'And seek out special places
to stay.'

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The view of Prague is magnificent.

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The view of Prague is magnificent.

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The view of Prague is magnificent.

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'Along the way,
we'll make new friends.'

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'Along the way,
we'll make new friends.'

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Ciao, ciao!

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Ciao, ciao!

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Do you mind if we do a selfie?
Oh, really?

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Do you mind if we do a selfie?
Oh, really?

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'And memories to last a lifetime.'

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'And memories to last a lifetime.'

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Oh! Oh!
That's great!

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Oh! Oh!
That's great!

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I think I shall always remember
this. This is a beautiful moment.

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I think I shall always remember
this. This is a beautiful moment.

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I have rarely seen such opulence.

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I have rarely seen such opulence.

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What an amazing sight.

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What an amazing sight.

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I am loving this.
I can't wait to show you more.

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I am loving this.
I can't wait to show you more.

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I am loving this.
I can't wait to show you more.

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CAR HORN HONKS

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'Welcome to a capital city

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'Welcome to a capital city

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'whose beautiful buildings
are reflected

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'whose beautiful buildings
are reflected

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'in intensely blue waters...

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'..but which is not mobbed
by visitors.

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'..but which is not mobbed
by visitors.

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'Stockholm in Sweden.

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'Stockholm in Sweden.

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'Around 500 miles south
of the Arctic Circle,

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'Around 500 miles south
of the Arctic Circle,

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'Around 500 miles south
of the Arctic Circle,

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'Stockholm is 2.5 hours
from Britain.

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'Stockholm is 2.5 hours
from Britain.

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'The city is set
between a sprawling freshwater lake

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'The city is set
between a sprawling freshwater lake

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'The city is set
between a sprawling freshwater lake

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'and the Baltic Sea, spread
across a patchwork of islands,

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'and the Baltic Sea, spread
across a patchwork of islands,

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'and the Baltic Sea, spread
across a patchwork of islands,

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'making it one of the most exciting
places to explore

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'making it one of the most exciting
places to explore

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'making it one of the most exciting
places to explore

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'on a long weekend.'

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I have arrived in Stockholm
armed not with a guidebook

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I have arrived in Stockholm
armed not with a guidebook

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so much as preconceptions.

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From Scandinavia, marauding Vikings
raided the British Isles.

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From Scandinavia, marauding Vikings
raided the British Isles.

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From Scandinavia, marauding Vikings
raided the British Isles.

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This is the land of ABBA,

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the smorgasbord
and flat-packed furniture.

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the smorgasbord
and flat-packed furniture.

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Here, the winter nights
and summer days are endless.

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Here, the winter nights
and summer days are endless.

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Here, the winter nights
and summer days are endless.

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Stockholm gave its name
to a hostage syndrome,

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Stockholm gave its name
to a hostage syndrome,

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and it hosts the annual award
of the Nobel Prizes.

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and it hosts the annual award
of the Nobel Prizes.

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and it hosts the annual award
of the Nobel Prizes.

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It is the city of the Royal Family,
equipped with palace and cathedral.

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It is the city of the Royal Family,
equipped with palace and cathedral.

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It is the city of the Royal Family,
equipped with palace and cathedral.

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Let us brace ourselves
against the cold,

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Let us brace ourselves
against the cold,

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and, like warriors of old,

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and, like warriors of old,

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don our horned helmets
for a voyage of discovery.

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don our horned helmets
for a voyage of discovery.

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don our horned helmets
for a voyage of discovery.

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We have much to learn.

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'This is my first return
in more than two decades.

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'This is my first return
in more than two decades.

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'A long weekend of Scandinavian
rediscovery lies ahead...'

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'A long weekend of Scandinavian
rediscovery lies ahead...'

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I have not had this much fun
since I was five.

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I have not had this much fun
since I was five.

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SHE LAUGHS
'..promising Nordic hospitality...'

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SHE LAUGHS
'..promising Nordic hospitality...'

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Ah, the faithful Stefan. Hello.
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Ah, the faithful Stefan. Hello.
Hello.

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'..fiery spirits...'
Shall we have another go?

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'..fiery spirits...'
Shall we have another go?

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Well, I reckon.

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'..the Midas touch...'

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Oh, my. This is astonishing.
HE CHUCKLES

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Oh, my. This is astonishing.
HE CHUCKLES

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Oh, my. This is astonishing.
HE CHUCKLES

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'..and the clash of the icemen.'
Oh! Oh! Oh!

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'..and the clash of the icemen.'
Oh! Oh! Oh!

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'..and the clash of the icemen.'
Oh! Oh! Oh!

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Oh-ho! It's the Stockholm bloodbath.

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Oh-ho! It's the Stockholm bloodbath.

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Oh-ho! It's the Stockholm bloodbath.

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'Today, we'll immerse ourselves
in Swedish tradition...'

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'Today, we'll immerse ourselves
in Swedish tradition...'

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Oh, my word.

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'..backstage at a royal banquet
fit for a king,

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'..backstage at a royal banquet
fit for a king,

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'..backstage at a royal banquet
fit for a king,

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'queen, and visiting president.'

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'queen, and visiting president.'

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You know, I've been to state
banquets in Buckingham Palace.

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You know, I've been to state
banquets in Buckingham Palace.

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Mm-hm? I don't think
I've ever seen a table this big.

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Mm-hm? I don't think
I've ever seen a table this big.

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'We'll toast
with Sweden's national drink.'

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'We'll toast
with Sweden's national drink.'

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Jag alskar dig.
It means "I love you".

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It means "I love you".

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You're so kind.
I've only just arrived!

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You're so kind.
I've only just arrived!

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'And explore
the breath-taking beauty.'

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'And explore
the breath-taking beauty.'

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My goodness. We are on the ice.

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My goodness. We are on the ice.

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'..of Stockholm's
island archipelago.'

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'..of Stockholm's
island archipelago.'

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I think I shall always remember
this. This is a beautiful moment.

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I think I shall always remember
this. This is a beautiful moment.

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Skal.
Skal.

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'I remember Stockholm as a relaxed,
easy-going city.

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'I remember Stockholm as a relaxed,
easy-going city.

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'I remember Stockholm as a relaxed,
easy-going city.

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'Fewer than 2.5 million
international visitors

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'Fewer than 2.5 million
international visitors

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'overnight here per year.

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'overnight here per year.

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'It's never too crowded,
and in mid-winter, even less so.

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'It's never too crowded,
and in mid-winter, even less so.

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'It's never too crowded,
and in mid-winter, even less so.

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'We have the place to ourselves,
but we must wrap up.'

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'We have the place to ourselves,
but we must wrap up.'

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'We have the place to ourselves,
but we must wrap up.'

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A week ago,
the temperature was -17,

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A week ago,
the temperature was -17,

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A week ago,
the temperature was -17,

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and snow came tumbling down aplenty.

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and snow came tumbling down aplenty.

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And now there's lots
of impacted ice.

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'A long weekend begins on the
central city island of Sodermalm,

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'A long weekend begins on the
central city island of Sodermalm,

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'where I'm in search of a warming
food and Swedish hospitality.'

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'where I'm in search of a warming
food and Swedish hospitality.'

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'where I'm in search of a warming
food and Swedish hospitality.'

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I'm in a part of Stockholm
called Sodermalm.

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I'm in a part of Stockholm
called Sodermalm.

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These blocks of flats were
constructed for the working class.

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These blocks of flats were
constructed for the working class.

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But the whole neighbourhood
has now been gentrified

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But the whole neighbourhood
has now been gentrified

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and is full of hipsters.

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I'm attracted
like a moth to a flame.

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I'm attracted
like a moth to a flame.

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'But it might not look that way.

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'Sodermalm is one of Stockholm's
oldest neighbourhoods,

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'Sodermalm is one of Stockholm's
oldest neighbourhoods,

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'dating to the 13th century.

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'dating to the 13th century.

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'In a city packed with emporia
offering traditional Swedish fare,

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'In a city packed with emporia
offering traditional Swedish fare,

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'In a city packed with emporia
offering traditional Swedish fare,

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'I hanker for a dish
that we now associate

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'I hanker for a dish
that we now associate

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'with flat-pack furniture shopping.'

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'with flat-pack furniture shopping.'

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The time has come
for great balls of meat.

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The time has come
for great balls of meat.

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Roll up, roll up. Hello.

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Roll up, roll up. Hello.

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'The average Swede eats hundreds
of kottbullar every year.

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'The average Swede eats hundreds
of kottbullar every year.

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'The average Swede eats hundreds
of kottbullar every year.

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'So I'm joining a table
of fellow hipsters

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'So I'm joining a table
of fellow hipsters

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'to find out
why they can't get enough of them.'

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'to find out
why they can't get enough of them.'

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And hello, meatball lovers.
How are you?

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And hello, meatball lovers.
How are you?

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Very good.
Hi. How are you?

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Yeah, well.
Well, I'm Michael, what's your name?

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Yeah, well.
Well, I'm Michael, what's your name?

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My name is Lucas. Nice to meet you.
Hello, Lucas.

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My name is Lucas. Nice to meet you.
Hello, Lucas.

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Andreas.
Andreas.

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Julia. Nice to meet you.
Julia.

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Kristoffer.
Kristoffer.

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And Jenny.
And Jenny.

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This place is very popular.

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I see there's a great queue outside
at the moment.

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I see there's a great queue outside
at the moment.

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Yeah. It's, like, crowded every day.

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'Legend has it
that this much-loved dish

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'Legend has it
that this much-loved dish

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'was introduced to Sweden
in the 1700s,

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'was introduced to Sweden
in the 1700s,

240
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'when King Charles XII
brought back a recipe from Turkey.'

241
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'when King Charles XII
brought back a recipe from Turkey.'

242
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'when King Charles XII
brought back a recipe from Turkey.'

243
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What's the thing with the Swedes
and meatballs?

244
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What's the thing with the Swedes
and meatballs?

245
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Thing with Swedes and meatballs?
It's tradition.

246
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Thing with Swedes and meatballs?
It's tradition.

247
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It's in our blood.

248
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It's in your blood. So, you're
talking about your grandmother,

249
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It's in your blood. So, you're
talking about your grandmother,

250
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your mother cooking meatballs?
Yes. Of course.

251
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your mother cooking meatballs?
Yes. Of course.

252
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Yeah. Do you remember your mother,
your grandmother, anyone making...?

253
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Yeah. Do you remember your mother,
your grandmother, anyone making...?

254
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Of course. Yeah.
I think everyone has.

255
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Yeah.That's, like,
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256
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Yeah.That's, like,
in every Swedish household.

257
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Is the eating of meatballs

258
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associated with
any particular occasion?

259
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associated with
any particular occasion?

260
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I don't know, Christmas,
Easter, midsummer?

261
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I don't know, Christmas,
Easter, midsummer?

262
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Yeah, exactly.
Midsummer...

263
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All the holidays.
All the holidays.

264
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All the holidays.
All the holidays.

265
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Every Monday.
Thursdays?

266
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Every Wednesday.
Thursdays. Yeah.

267
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Every Wednesday.
Thursdays. Yeah.

268
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Regular day food. Exactly.
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269
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So, meatballs are associated
with holidays,

270
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So, meatballs are associated
with holidays,

271
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and also Mondays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays.

272
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Yeah! OK. Right. So it sounds
like they're eaten quite a lot.

273
00:08:11,480 --> 00:08:12,040
Yeah! OK. Right. So it sounds
like they're eaten quite a lot.

274
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Oh, hello. Come on in. Yes.
There you go.

275
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Oh, hello. Come on in. Yes.
There you go.

276
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Oh, hello. Come on in. Yes.
There you go.

277
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Then we've got the schnapps as well.
Oh, here comes the schnapps.

278
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Then we've got the schnapps as well.
Oh, here comes the schnapps.

279
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It's very nice to meet you guys.
We say skal, don't we, I think?

280
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It's very nice to meet you guys.
We say skal, don't we, I think?

281
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Skal.
Skal, yeah. Skal. Yep. Skal.

282
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Skal.
Skal, yeah. Skal. Yep. Skal.

283
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How do you drink these, guys?
Down in one, or...?

284
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How do you drink these, guys?
Down in one, or...?

285
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No, we do a song first.
Oh, a song.

286
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No, we do a song first.
Oh, a song.

287
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THEY SING
IN SWEDISH

288
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Amazing.

289
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Nice. You did it.
You did it!

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Got the rest of today
to work as well.

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LAUGHTER
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292
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Whoo!

293
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'The menu includes reindeer,
wild bull, moose,

294
00:09:03,360 --> 00:09:05,360
'The menu includes reindeer,
wild bull, moose,

295
00:09:05,400 --> 00:09:06,720
'The menu includes reindeer,
wild bull, moose,

296
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'even bear in the right season.

297
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'even bear in the right season.

298
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'Head chef and co-owner Mathias

299
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'Head chef and co-owner Mathias

300
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'will teach me
the classic homemade recipe.'

301
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'will teach me
the classic homemade recipe.'

302
00:09:17,240 --> 00:09:19,000
Mathias, you have
all the ingredients here

303
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for some lovely meatballs.

304
00:09:20,440 --> 00:09:22,440
Whose recipe is this?
It's from my grandma.

305
00:09:22,480 --> 00:09:22,920
Whose recipe is this?
It's from my grandma.

306
00:09:22,960 --> 00:09:24,960
We have a 50/50 by beef and pork.

307
00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:25,240
We have a 50/50 by beef and pork.

308
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Instead of just ordinary cream,
we're going to use some cream sauce.

309
00:09:27,320 --> 00:09:28,240
Instead of just ordinary cream,
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310
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We also need some extra flavours.

311
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So that's why I brought
some anchovies.

312
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So that's why I brought
some anchovies.

313
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Well, I love the taste of anchovy.
In the liquid.

314
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And then just put one fillet in.

315
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316
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It all smelling great, isn't it?
Some onion.

317
00:09:39,320 --> 00:09:40,320
It all smelling great, isn't it?
Some onion.

318
00:09:41,760 --> 00:09:43,240
What sort of flavours are in there?

319
00:09:43,280 --> 00:09:45,280
It's a little bit of all spice.
Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

320
00:09:45,320 --> 00:09:45,760
It's a little bit of all spice.
Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

321
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And we use it a lot
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322
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And we use it a lot
in the traditional Swedish kitchen.

323
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And then we just roll it up.

324
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That's a funny feeling, that,

325
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That's a funny feeling, that,

326
00:09:53,840 --> 00:09:55,840
as you roll the cold meat
in your hands.

327
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as you roll the cold meat
in your hands.

328
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If you make meatballs
with a machine,

329
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I'm sure they all come out
the same size.

330
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If you make them with a Portillo,

331
00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:02,640
If you make them with a Portillo,

332
00:10:02,680 --> 00:10:04,680
they come out
in very different sizes and shapes.

333
00:10:04,720 --> 00:10:05,320
they come out
in very different sizes and shapes.

334
00:10:05,360 --> 00:10:06,520
But I love them.

335
00:10:09,200 --> 00:10:11,200
'While my meatballs sizzle,

336
00:10:11,240 --> 00:10:11,480
'While my meatballs sizzle,

337
00:10:11,520 --> 00:10:13,520
'Mathias prepares a selection
from the menu

338
00:10:13,560 --> 00:10:14,360
'Mathias prepares a selection
from the menu

339
00:10:14,400 --> 00:10:16,400
'for me to blind taste.

340
00:10:16,440 --> 00:10:16,840
'for me to blind taste.

341
00:10:16,880 --> 00:10:18,880
'Can I tell my wild boar
from my elk?'

342
00:10:18,920 --> 00:10:20,120
'Can I tell my wild boar
from my elk?'

343
00:10:25,880 --> 00:10:27,480
These ones look different.

344
00:10:27,520 --> 00:10:29,520
I'm wondering
whether these could be vegetarian.

345
00:10:29,560 --> 00:10:30,560
I'm wondering
whether these could be vegetarian.

346
00:10:30,600 --> 00:10:31,840
It could be.

347
00:10:37,720 --> 00:10:39,160
I guess that that might be lamb.

348
00:10:40,400 --> 00:10:42,400
I am finding this very tricky.

349
00:10:42,440 --> 00:10:42,680
I am finding this very tricky.

350
00:10:42,720 --> 00:10:44,720
I'm very surprised I'm not getting
really strong flavours

351
00:10:44,760 --> 00:10:45,040
I'm very surprised I'm not getting
really strong flavours

352
00:10:45,080 --> 00:10:47,080
of wild boar and, erm...
and reindeer.

353
00:10:47,120 --> 00:10:48,440
of wild boar and, erm...
and reindeer.

354
00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:50,480
Of course, it could be tricky
because we don't...

355
00:10:50,520 --> 00:10:52,520
<font color="
we add some flavours. Mm.

356
00:10:52,560 --> 00:10:54,120
we don't only use the meat,
we add some flavours. Mm.

357
00:10:55,960 --> 00:10:57,960
No, it's really defeated me.
I'm gonna say that's reindeer.

358
00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,800
No, it's really defeated me.
I'm gonna say that's reindeer.

359
00:10:59,840 --> 00:11:01,840
And I don't think that is elk,
but I'm gonna put elk there.

360
00:11:01,880 --> 00:11:02,400
And I don't think that is elk,
but I'm gonna put elk there.

361
00:11:02,440 --> 00:11:04,440
So, what is the result, Mr Judge?

362
00:11:04,480 --> 00:11:04,760
So, what is the result, Mr Judge?

363
00:11:04,800 --> 00:11:06,800
This one is reindeer,
so we're happy.

364
00:11:06,840 --> 00:11:07,240
This one is reindeer,
so we're happy.

365
00:11:08,440 --> 00:11:10,440
The lamb is actually wild boar.
Oh, dear, oh, dear.

366
00:11:10,480 --> 00:11:12,480
The lamb is actually wild boar.
Oh, dear, oh, dear.

367
00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:12,800
The lamb is actually wild boar.
Oh, dear, oh, dear.

368
00:11:12,840 --> 00:11:14,840
<font color="
but, yeah, you're right.

369
00:11:14,880 --> 00:11:16,320
Maybe the veggie was quite easy,
but, yeah, you're right.

370
00:11:16,360 --> 00:11:17,960
So I got the veggie right. Good.

371
00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:20,000
And this one is the lamb.
That's the lamb.

372
00:11:20,040 --> 00:11:21,120
And this one is the lamb.
That's the lamb.

373
00:11:21,160 --> 00:11:23,160
And the last one,
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374
00:11:23,200 --> 00:11:23,480
And the last one,
we haven't got any flag yet...

375
00:11:23,520 --> 00:11:25,520
Oh.
..because it's... it's yours.

376
00:11:25,560 --> 00:11:26,080
Oh.
..because it's... it's yours.

377
00:11:26,120 --> 00:11:28,160
Oh, it's the one I made.

378
00:11:28,200 --> 00:11:30,200
Which was basically classic,
but with the anchovy.

379
00:11:30,240 --> 00:11:30,720
Which was basically classic,
but with the anchovy.

380
00:11:30,760 --> 00:11:32,760
Yeah. Really classic.
MICHAEL CHUCKLES

381
00:11:32,800 --> 00:11:33,080
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MICHAEL CHUCKLES

382
00:11:33,120 --> 00:11:34,840
As we say in Britain,
"Good game, good game."

383
00:11:34,880 --> 00:11:36,880
Good game.
THEY LAUGH

384
00:11:36,920 --> 00:11:37,120
Good game.
THEY LAUGH

385
00:11:39,120 --> 00:11:40,480
'Coming up...'

386
00:11:40,520 --> 00:11:42,040
Oh, my word.

387
00:11:42,080 --> 00:11:44,080
'..on the eve
of an official state visit...'

388
00:11:44,120 --> 00:11:45,360
'..on the eve
of an official state visit...'

389
00:11:45,400 --> 00:11:46,880
What a glorious uniform you have.

390
00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:48,920
I see you need a sword
for your duties.Yes.

391
00:11:48,960 --> 00:11:49,720
I see you need a sword
for your duties.<font color="

392
00:11:49,760 --> 00:11:51,760
You never know what happens.

393
00:11:51,800 --> 00:11:53,800
'..I catch a cab
with a difference...'

394
00:11:53,840 --> 00:11:54,200
'..I catch a cab
with a difference...'

395
00:11:54,240 --> 00:11:56,240
I've never before been on a taxi

396
00:11:56,280 --> 00:11:56,760
I've never before been on a taxi

397
00:11:56,800 --> 00:11:58,800
that had to pick its way
between the icebergs.

398
00:11:58,840 --> 00:12:00,080
that had to pick its way
between the icebergs.

399
00:12:02,080 --> 00:12:04,080
'..and on my first night,
venture off the beaten track.'

400
00:12:04,120 --> 00:12:06,120
'..and on my first night,
venture off the beaten track.'

401
00:12:06,160 --> 00:12:06,840
'..and on my first night,
venture off the beaten track.'

402
00:12:06,880 --> 00:12:08,880
A candle in the window.
It offers welcome to the stranger.

403
00:12:08,920 --> 00:12:10,600
A candle in the window.
It offers welcome to the stranger.

404
00:12:26,400 --> 00:12:28,400
MICHAEL PORTILLO: 'It's early
afternoon on my first day

405
00:12:28,440 --> 00:12:28,920
MICHAEL PORTILLO: 'It's early
afternoon on my first day

406
00:12:28,960 --> 00:12:30,960
'in the Swedish capital, Stockholm.

407
00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:31,160
'in the Swedish capital, Stockholm.

408
00:12:33,440 --> 00:12:35,440
'Situated on an archipelago,

409
00:12:35,480 --> 00:12:35,800
'Situated on an archipelago,

410
00:12:35,840 --> 00:12:37,840
'the city is spread
across 14 islands.

411
00:12:37,880 --> 00:12:38,760
'the city is spread
across 14 islands.

412
00:12:39,880 --> 00:12:41,880
'Two thirds of it is given over
to water and green space,

413
00:12:41,920 --> 00:12:43,920
'Two thirds of it is given over
to water and green space,

414
00:12:43,960 --> 00:12:45,960
'making it one of Europe's
least urban cities.

415
00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,640
'making it one of Europe's
least urban cities.

416
00:12:50,720 --> 00:12:52,720
'It's surprisingly easy
to navigate on our visit.

417
00:12:52,760 --> 00:12:54,160
'It's surprisingly easy
to navigate on our visit.

418
00:12:54,200 --> 00:12:56,200
'We're spoilt for choice
between subways, buses and trams.

419
00:12:56,240 --> 00:12:58,240
'We're spoilt for choice
between subways, buses and trams.

420
00:12:58,280 --> 00:12:59,360
'We're spoilt for choice
between subways, buses and trams.

421
00:12:59,400 --> 00:13:01,400
'I'd also recommend
hiring a water taxi,

422
00:13:01,440 --> 00:13:02,360
'I'd also recommend
hiring a water taxi,

423
00:13:02,400 --> 00:13:04,400
'perfect for island hopping
around the archipelago.'

424
00:13:04,440 --> 00:13:06,280
'perfect for island hopping
around the archipelago.'

425
00:13:08,560 --> 00:13:09,960
We all love water.

426
00:13:11,080 --> 00:13:13,080
We enjoy watching
its constantly changing light

427
00:13:13,120 --> 00:13:14,160
We enjoy watching
its constantly changing light

428
00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:15,760
and shapes and shadows.

429
00:13:15,800 --> 00:13:17,800
Lucky Stockholm, to be on the sea.

430
00:13:17,840 --> 00:13:18,840
Lucky Stockholm, to be on the sea.

431
00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:20,880
Lucky us to be able
to see the city from the boat.

432
00:13:20,920 --> 00:13:22,280
Lucky us to be able
to see the city from the boat.

433
00:13:23,760 --> 00:13:25,760
As the day goes on, if anything,
the ice is getting thicker.

434
00:13:25,800 --> 00:13:27,240
As the day goes on, if anything,
the ice is getting thicker.

435
00:13:27,280 --> 00:13:29,280
I've never before been on a taxi

436
00:13:29,320 --> 00:13:29,720
I've never before been on a taxi

437
00:13:29,760 --> 00:13:31,760
that had to pick its way
between the icebergs.

438
00:13:31,800 --> 00:13:32,840
that had to pick its way
between the icebergs.

439
00:13:36,200 --> 00:13:38,200
'Across the water from Sodermalm,

440
00:13:38,240 --> 00:13:38,480
'Across the water from Sodermalm,

441
00:13:38,520 --> 00:13:40,520
'on the neighbouring island
of Gamla Stan,

442
00:13:40,560 --> 00:13:41,200
'on the neighbouring island
of Gamla Stan,

443
00:13:41,240 --> 00:13:43,240
'is Stockholm's
oldest neighbourhood.

444
00:13:43,280 --> 00:13:44,000
'is Stockholm's
oldest neighbourhood.

445
00:13:44,040 --> 00:13:46,040
'For many centuries, it was home
to the Swedish royal family.

446
00:13:46,080 --> 00:13:47,800
'For many centuries, it was home
to the Swedish royal family.

447
00:13:47,840 --> 00:13:49,840
'The longest-reigning monarch,
King Carl XVI,

448
00:13:49,880 --> 00:13:51,440
'The longest-reigning monarch,
King Carl XVI,

449
00:13:51,480 --> 00:13:53,240
'is on the throne today.'

450
00:13:59,360 --> 00:14:01,360
Scandinavia has been a region
of kingdoms since time immemorial.

451
00:14:01,400 --> 00:14:03,400
Scandinavia has been a region
of kingdoms since time immemorial.

452
00:14:03,440 --> 00:14:04,160
Scandinavia has been a region
of kingdoms since time immemorial.

453
00:14:04,200 --> 00:14:06,200
Here in Sweden, the royal palace

454
00:14:06,240 --> 00:14:07,000
Here in Sweden, the royal palace

455
00:14:07,040 --> 00:14:09,040
is no longer the home
of His Majesty the King,

456
00:14:09,080 --> 00:14:10,040
is no longer the home
of His Majesty the King,

457
00:14:10,080 --> 00:14:12,080
although his standard flies above.

458
00:14:12,120 --> 00:14:13,000
although his standard flies above.

459
00:14:13,040 --> 00:14:15,040
He drives himself here daily

460
00:14:15,080 --> 00:14:15,400
He drives himself here daily

461
00:14:15,440 --> 00:14:17,440
in his Volvo to his office
to do his official work.

462
00:14:17,480 --> 00:14:19,160
in his Volvo to his office
to do his official work.

463
00:14:19,200 --> 00:14:21,200
But today, His Majesty is preparing
for a state visit.

464
00:14:21,240 --> 00:14:23,240
But today, His Majesty is preparing
for a state visit.

465
00:14:23,280 --> 00:14:24,440
But today, His Majesty is preparing
for a state visit.

466
00:14:28,920 --> 00:14:30,920
'Compared
to some other royal palaces,

467
00:14:30,960 --> 00:14:31,240
'Compared
to some other royal palaces,

468
00:14:31,280 --> 00:14:33,280
'Stockholm's might appear
quite plain on the outside,

469
00:14:33,320 --> 00:14:35,000
'Stockholm's might appear
quite plain on the outside,

470
00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:37,040
'but the guidebook promises
opulence within.

471
00:14:37,080 --> 00:14:38,240
'but the guidebook promises
opulence within.

472
00:14:38,280 --> 00:14:40,280
'Well worth the £17 entrance fee.

473
00:14:40,320 --> 00:14:41,560
'Well worth the £17 entrance fee.

474
00:14:41,600 --> 00:14:43,600
'I'm meeting Kerstin,
who'll guide me

475
00:14:43,640 --> 00:14:44,200
'I'm meeting Kerstin,
who'll guide me

476
00:14:44,240 --> 00:14:46,240
'around the public
and private spaces,

477
00:14:46,280 --> 00:14:47,160
'around the public
and private spaces,

478
00:14:47,200 --> 00:14:49,200
'and she's promised me a surprise.'

479
00:14:49,240 --> 00:14:50,480
'and she's promised me a surprise.'

480
00:14:50,520 --> 00:14:52,520
Kerstin, hello.
Hello. Good to see you, Michael.

481
00:14:52,560 --> 00:14:52,840
Kerstin, hello.
Hello. Good to see you, Michael.

482
00:14:52,880 --> 00:14:54,840
And welcome
to the Royal Palace of Stockholm.

483
00:14:54,880 --> 00:14:56,000
What an honour to be here.

484
00:14:57,120 --> 00:14:59,120
'Just in case we bump
into His Majesty,

485
00:14:59,160 --> 00:14:59,440
'Just in case we bump
into His Majesty,

486
00:14:59,480 --> 00:15:01,480
'I've swapped my gilet
for a jacket and tie.'

487
00:15:01,520 --> 00:15:02,720
'I've swapped my gilet
for a jacket and tie.'

488
00:15:02,760 --> 00:15:04,760
Kerstin, when I arrive
at a magnificent building like this,

489
00:15:04,800 --> 00:15:06,280
Kerstin, when I arrive
at a magnificent building like this,

490
00:15:06,320 --> 00:15:08,320
of course, my first two questions
are, "How big and how old?"

491
00:15:08,360 --> 00:15:10,320
of course, my first two questions
are, "How big and how old?"

492
00:15:10,360 --> 00:15:12,360
Well, it is a huge palace.
It's got more than 600 rooms.

493
00:15:12,400 --> 00:15:14,400
<font color="
It's got more than 600 rooms.

494
00:15:14,440 --> 00:15:14,800
Well, it is a huge palace.
It's got more than 600 rooms.

495
00:15:14,840 --> 00:15:16,840
And the royal family moved in here
into the palace in 1754.

496
00:15:16,880 --> 00:15:18,880
And the royal family moved in here
into the palace in 1754.

497
00:15:18,920 --> 00:15:19,200
<font color="
into the palace in 1754.

498
00:15:19,240 --> 00:15:21,240
This is where they had
the National Library,

499
00:15:21,280 --> 00:15:22,360
This is where they had
the National Library,

500
00:15:22,400 --> 00:15:24,400
also the National Museum,
the Supreme Court...

501
00:15:24,440 --> 00:15:25,440
also the National Museum,
<font color="

502
00:15:25,480 --> 00:15:27,120
everything was in the same building.

503
00:15:27,160 --> 00:15:29,160
Yeah. And that accounts
for its enormity.Yes.

504
00:15:29,200 --> 00:15:30,280
Yeah. And that accounts
for its enormity.Yes.

505
00:15:32,400 --> 00:15:34,400
'Ever since the palace
was completed in 1754,

506
00:15:34,440 --> 00:15:35,880
'Ever since the palace
was completed in 1754,

507
00:15:35,920 --> 00:15:37,920
'it has played a central role
in Swedish society.

508
00:15:37,960 --> 00:15:39,480
'it has played a central role
in Swedish society.

509
00:15:39,520 --> 00:15:41,520
'Today, much of it is open
to the public all year round.

510
00:15:41,560 --> 00:15:43,560
'Today, much of it is open
to the public all year round.

511
00:15:43,600 --> 00:15:43,840
'Today, much of it is open
to the public all year round.

512
00:15:43,880 --> 00:15:45,520
'A palace for the people.'

513
00:15:45,560 --> 00:15:47,560
This is wonderful.
Stockholm Slott guidebook.

514
00:15:47,600 --> 00:15:49,360
This is wonderful.
Stockholm Slott guidebook.

515
00:15:49,400 --> 00:15:51,400
It's published in 1875,
and it describes this room.

516
00:15:51,440 --> 00:15:53,440
<font color="
and it describes this room.

517
00:15:53,480 --> 00:15:54,000
It's published in 1875,
and it describes this room.

518
00:15:54,040 --> 00:15:56,040
So it says that it's so fresh
and so shiny.

519
00:15:56,080 --> 00:15:57,320
So it says that it's so fresh
and so shiny.

520
00:15:57,360 --> 00:15:59,360
And it also describes
<font color="

521
00:15:59,400 --> 00:16:00,720
And it also describes
the king's private rooms,

522
00:16:00,760 --> 00:16:02,760
like his bedroom
and his drawing room.

523
00:16:02,800 --> 00:16:04,000
like his bedroom
and his drawing room.

524
00:16:04,040 --> 00:16:06,040
So people were allowed to come
very close to the royal family.

525
00:16:06,080 --> 00:16:07,200
<font color="
very close to the royal family.

526
00:16:07,240 --> 00:16:09,240
At some point, the royal family
stopped living here and moved out.

527
00:16:09,280 --> 00:16:11,080
At some point, the royal family
stopped living here and moved out.

528
00:16:11,120 --> 00:16:13,120
Where do they live now?
At Drottningholm.

529
00:16:13,160 --> 00:16:13,640
Where do they live now?
At Drottningholm.

530
00:16:13,680 --> 00:16:15,680
Because when our present
<font color="

531
00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:17,040
Because when our present
royal family had three children,

532
00:16:17,080 --> 00:16:19,080
they wanted to live closer
to the nature.

533
00:16:19,120 --> 00:16:19,480
they wanted to live closer
to the nature.

534
00:16:19,520 --> 00:16:21,520
I mean, this is magnificent,
but not necessarily homely.

535
00:16:21,560 --> 00:16:23,000
I mean, this is magnificent,
but not necessarily homely.

536
00:16:23,040 --> 00:16:24,160
<font color="

537
00:16:25,840 --> 00:16:27,840
'Many Swedish families
own a second home,

538
00:16:27,880 --> 00:16:28,760
'Many Swedish families
own a second home,

539
00:16:28,800 --> 00:16:30,800
'a summer house in the countryside.

540
00:16:30,840 --> 00:16:31,400
'a summer house in the countryside.

541
00:16:31,440 --> 00:16:33,440
'The royals are no exception.

542
00:16:33,480 --> 00:16:33,720
'The royals are no exception.

543
00:16:33,760 --> 00:16:35,760
'Drottningholm Palace,
on one of Stockholm's outer islands,

544
00:16:35,800 --> 00:16:37,520
'Drottningholm Palace,
on one of Stockholm's outer islands,

545
00:16:37,560 --> 00:16:39,040
'is now their main residence.

546
00:16:43,160 --> 00:16:45,160
'However, the royal palace
still hosts official engagements

547
00:16:45,200 --> 00:16:47,000
'However, the royal palace
still hosts official engagements

548
00:16:47,040 --> 00:16:48,880
'and visits by heads of state,

549
00:16:48,920 --> 00:16:50,920
'and the first such visit
in over a year

550
00:16:50,960 --> 00:16:52,160
'and the first such visit
in over a year

551
00:16:52,200 --> 00:16:54,200
'just happens to fall
tomorrow night.'

552
00:16:54,240 --> 00:16:55,640
'just happens to fall
tomorrow night.'

553
00:16:55,680 --> 00:16:57,680
Imposing doors.
Yes, very much so.

554
00:16:57,720 --> 00:16:58,000
Imposing doors.
Yes, very much so.

555
00:16:59,320 --> 00:17:00,920
Entrance forbidden.
MICHAEL LAUGHS

556
00:17:00,960 --> 00:17:02,960
But we go in anyway.
Oh, yes.

557
00:17:03,000 --> 00:17:03,280
But we go in anyway.
<font color="

558
00:17:03,320 --> 00:17:05,320
'Time for the surprise
that Kerstin promised.'

559
00:17:05,360 --> 00:17:06,200
'Time for the surprise
that Kerstin promised.'

560
00:17:06,240 --> 00:17:08,240
Oh, my word.
HE LAUGHS

561
00:17:08,280 --> 00:17:08,880
Oh, my word.
HE LAUGHS

562
00:17:08,920 --> 00:17:10,760
What a magnificent sight.

563
00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:16,960
A table that stretches...
to the horizon.

564
00:17:17,000 --> 00:17:18,520
A table that stretches...
to the horizon.

565
00:17:18,560 --> 00:17:20,560
Yes. Four to five metres long.

566
00:17:20,600 --> 00:17:22,600
You know, I've been to state
banquets in Buckingham Palace.

567
00:17:22,640 --> 00:17:23,760
You know, I've been to state
banquets in Buckingham Palace.

568
00:17:23,800 --> 00:17:25,800
<font color="
I've ever seen a table this big.

569
00:17:25,840 --> 00:17:26,280
Mm-hm? I don't think
I've ever seen a table this big.

570
00:17:28,400 --> 00:17:30,400
'Inspired by the Hall of Mirrors
at Versailles,

571
00:17:30,440 --> 00:17:31,640
'Inspired by the Hall of Mirrors
at Versailles,

572
00:17:31,680 --> 00:17:33,680
'this grand chamber,
one of the palace's most opulent,

573
00:17:33,720 --> 00:17:35,040
'this grand chamber,
one of the palace's most opulent,

574
00:17:35,080 --> 00:17:36,880
'is normally open to the public.

575
00:17:38,360 --> 00:17:40,360
'Filling the room,
this grandiose banqueting table

576
00:17:40,400 --> 00:17:41,560
'Filling the room,
this grandiose banqueting table

577
00:17:41,600 --> 00:17:43,600
'is one of the world's largest.

578
00:17:43,640 --> 00:17:43,880
'is one of the world's largest.

579
00:17:43,920 --> 00:17:45,920
'Responsible for perfecting this
display is Royal Steward Kurt.'

580
00:17:45,960 --> 00:17:47,960
'Responsible for perfecting this
display is Royal Steward Kurt.'

581
00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,520
'Responsible for perfecting this
display is Royal Steward Kurt.'

582
00:17:49,560 --> 00:17:51,240
I'm Michael,
how marvellous to see you.

583
00:17:51,280 --> 00:17:52,560
Nice to see you, too.

584
00:17:52,600 --> 00:17:54,120
And what a glorious uniform
you have.

585
00:17:54,160 --> 00:17:55,200
Thank you.

586
00:17:55,240 --> 00:17:57,240
I see you need a sword
for your duties.<font color="

587
00:17:57,280 --> 00:17:57,520
I see you need a sword
for your duties.Yes.

588
00:17:57,560 --> 00:17:59,400
You never know what happens.

589
00:17:59,440 --> 00:18:01,440
No, actually, it's a symbol
for my uniform and my position.

590
00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:02,800
No, actually, it's a symbol
for my uniform and my position.

591
00:18:02,840 --> 00:18:04,840
And forgive me, cos I have come
on a very busy day.

592
00:18:04,880 --> 00:18:05,160
And forgive me, cos I have come
on a very busy day.

593
00:18:05,200 --> 00:18:07,200
You are preparing
for a state banquet.

594
00:18:07,240 --> 00:18:07,960
You are preparing
for a state banquet.

595
00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,440
Who's coming?

596
00:18:09,480 --> 00:18:11,480
President Macron. France.
Of France?

597
00:18:11,520 --> 00:18:12,040
President Macron. France.
Of France?

598
00:18:12,080 --> 00:18:13,640
Yes.
Yes.

599
00:18:13,680 --> 00:18:15,680
Now, I assume because I've seen
these preparations elsewhere,

600
00:18:15,720 --> 00:18:16,800
Now, I assume because I've seen
these preparations elsewhere,

601
00:18:16,840 --> 00:18:18,840
that your people have been out
with their measuring tapes.

602
00:18:18,880 --> 00:18:19,280
that your people have been out
with their measuring tapes.

603
00:18:19,320 --> 00:18:21,320
Absolutely. Every single plate.

604
00:18:21,360 --> 00:18:22,000
Absolutely. Every single plate.

605
00:18:22,040 --> 00:18:23,920
How many places have you set
for dinner?

606
00:18:23,960 --> 00:18:25,960
Today, it's actually 170,
which is a record in here.

607
00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,520
Today, it's actually 170,
which is a record in here.

608
00:18:29,280 --> 00:18:31,280
'Hosting a dinner like this

609
00:18:31,320 --> 00:18:31,560
'Hosting a dinner like this

610
00:18:31,600 --> 00:18:33,600
'requires the work of 42 footmen
with specific roles.

611
00:18:33,640 --> 00:18:35,640
'requires the work of 42 footmen
with specific roles.

612
00:18:35,680 --> 00:18:36,520
'requires the work of 42 footmen
with specific roles.

613
00:18:37,760 --> 00:18:39,760
'But where royal hospitality
is involved,

614
00:18:39,800 --> 00:18:40,400
'But where royal hospitality
is involved,

615
00:18:40,440 --> 00:18:42,440
'not all place settings are equal.'

616
00:18:42,480 --> 00:18:42,960
'not all place settings are equal.'

617
00:18:46,480 --> 00:18:48,480
Now we've come to a place
where the menu cards are in place,

618
00:18:48,520 --> 00:18:49,640
Now we've come to a place
where the menu cards are in place,

619
00:18:49,680 --> 00:18:51,680
and the napkins are in place.

620
00:18:51,720 --> 00:18:52,440
and the napkins are in place.

621
00:18:52,480 --> 00:18:54,480
Yes. Not on this... This is
actually Princess Sophia's seat.

622
00:18:54,520 --> 00:18:56,520
Yes. Not on this... This is
actually Princess Sophia's seat.

623
00:18:56,560 --> 00:18:57,560
Yes. Not on this... This is
actually Princess Sophia's seat.

624
00:18:57,600 --> 00:18:59,600
Yes.All the royals
have special napkins. Wow.

625
00:18:59,640 --> 00:19:01,640
Yes.<font color="
have special napkins. Wow.

626
00:19:01,680 --> 00:19:01,880
Yes.All the royals
have special napkins. Wow.

627
00:19:03,120 --> 00:19:05,120
'A napkin fit for a king.

628
00:19:05,160 --> 00:19:05,800
'A napkin fit for a king.

629
00:19:05,840 --> 00:19:07,840
'I'm told that how to fold this
gravity-defying piece of table linen

630
00:19:07,880 --> 00:19:09,880
'I'm told that how to fold this
gravity-defying piece of table linen

631
00:19:09,920 --> 00:19:10,160
'I'm told that how to fold this
gravity-defying piece of table linen

632
00:19:10,200 --> 00:19:12,080
'is a closely guarded secret,

633
00:19:12,120 --> 00:19:14,120
'known by only three members
of the royal household,

634
00:19:14,160 --> 00:19:15,880
'known by only three members
of the royal household,

635
00:19:15,920 --> 00:19:17,880
'and it comes with a story.'

636
00:19:21,080 --> 00:19:23,080
The napkin sitting in front of the
plate is symbolic and decorative,

637
00:19:23,120 --> 00:19:25,040
The napkin sitting in front of the
plate is symbolic and decorative,

638
00:19:25,080 --> 00:19:27,080
and the napkin on the plate,

639
00:19:27,120 --> 00:19:27,720
and the napkin on the plate,

640
00:19:27,760 --> 00:19:29,760
folded quite differently
from everybody else's,

641
00:19:29,800 --> 00:19:30,560
folded quite differently
from everybody else's,

642
00:19:30,600 --> 00:19:32,600
is the one that royalty
and the state guests will use.

643
00:19:32,640 --> 00:19:34,320
is the one that royalty
and the state guests will use.

644
00:19:34,360 --> 00:19:36,240
It's quite fantastic.

645
00:19:39,520 --> 00:19:41,520
'Before I leave,
something else catches my eye.'

646
00:19:41,560 --> 00:19:43,240
'Before I leave,
something else catches my eye.'

647
00:19:43,280 --> 00:19:45,280
We also have an egg cup
on this royal setting.

648
00:19:45,320 --> 00:19:46,360
We also have an egg cup
on this royal setting.

649
00:19:46,400 --> 00:19:48,280
Nowadays, we don't have eggs in it.
No.

650
00:19:48,320 --> 00:19:50,080
<font color="

651
00:19:50,120 --> 00:19:52,120
"Maybe I can't eat this,
it's poisoned," or whatever.

652
00:19:52,160 --> 00:19:53,120
"Maybe I can't eat this,
it's poisoned," or whatever.

653
00:19:53,160 --> 00:19:55,160
"I can always eat an egg."
Ah. An egg was considered safe.

654
00:19:55,200 --> 00:19:57,200
"I can always eat an egg."
Ah. An egg was considered safe.

655
00:19:57,240 --> 00:19:57,480
<font color="
Ah. An egg was considered safe.

656
00:19:57,520 --> 00:19:59,360
Yes, because you couldn't poison it.

657
00:19:59,400 --> 00:20:01,400
I do hope that you have briefed
the President of France,

658
00:20:01,440 --> 00:20:01,720
I do hope that you have briefed
the President of France,

659
00:20:01,760 --> 00:20:03,760
because otherwise
he may come here tomorrow,

660
00:20:03,800 --> 00:20:04,080
because otherwise
he may come here tomorrow,

661
00:20:04,120 --> 00:20:06,040
see an egg cup
and be very disappointed

662
00:20:06,080 --> 00:20:07,880
if he doesn't have a boiled egg.
Yeah, yeah.

663
00:20:07,920 --> 00:20:09,920
Wow. May I wish you and all
your colleagues all the best.

664
00:20:09,960 --> 00:20:11,960
Wow. May I wish you and all
your colleagues all the best.

665
00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,280
Wow. May I wish you and all
your colleagues all the best.

666
00:20:12,320 --> 00:20:13,840
I hope it goes very, very smoothly.
Thank you.

667
00:20:13,880 --> 00:20:15,880
And with luck,
you won't have to use your sword.

668
00:20:15,920 --> 00:20:16,360
And with luck,
you won't have to use your sword.

669
00:20:16,400 --> 00:20:18,400
Hopefully not. Thank you very much.
Thank you.

670
00:20:18,440 --> 00:20:18,640
Hopefully not. Thank you very much.
Thank you.

671
00:20:29,200 --> 00:20:31,200
'Back outside, dusk draws in.

672
00:20:31,240 --> 00:20:32,960
'Back outside, dusk draws in.

673
00:20:33,000 --> 00:20:34,240
'During the winter months,

674
00:20:34,280 --> 00:20:36,280
'Stockholm manages
just six hours of daylight.

675
00:20:36,320 --> 00:20:37,720
'Stockholm manages
just six hours of daylight.

676
00:20:37,760 --> 00:20:39,600
'And it's dark by three o'clock.

677
00:20:41,360 --> 00:20:43,360
'And in the short time
that I've been here,

678
00:20:43,400 --> 00:20:43,680
'And in the short time
that I've been here,

679
00:20:43,720 --> 00:20:45,720
'my perceptions of the city
are changing.'

680
00:20:45,760 --> 00:20:45,960
'my perceptions of the city
are changing.'

681
00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:50,080
Stockholm has the grand buildings
of a capital,

682
00:20:50,120 --> 00:20:52,080
Stockholm has the grand buildings
of a capital,

683
00:20:52,120 --> 00:20:54,120
but the vibe of a town.

684
00:20:54,160 --> 00:20:55,080
but the vibe of a town.

685
00:20:55,120 --> 00:20:57,120
It has the facilities
of a great city,

686
00:20:57,160 --> 00:20:58,800
It has the facilities
of a great city,

687
00:20:58,840 --> 00:21:00,840
but people treat each other with the
warmth of neighbours in a village.

688
00:21:00,880 --> 00:21:02,760
but people treat each other with the
warmth of neighbours in a village.

689
00:21:02,800 --> 00:21:04,800
I am learning to chill out,
and things can only get cooler still

690
00:21:04,840 --> 00:21:06,840
I am learning to chill out,
and things can only get cooler still

691
00:21:06,880 --> 00:21:08,400
I am learning to chill out,
and things can only get cooler still

692
00:21:08,440 --> 00:21:10,440
as we take it easy
on our long weekend.

693
00:21:10,480 --> 00:21:10,800
as we take it easy
on our long weekend.

694
00:21:12,880 --> 00:21:14,880
'During my stay,
I do plan to overnight in the city,

695
00:21:14,920 --> 00:21:16,920
'During my stay,
I do plan to overnight in the city,

696
00:21:16,960 --> 00:21:18,120
'During my stay,
I do plan to overnight in the city,

697
00:21:18,160 --> 00:21:20,160
'but tonight,
I'll emulate those locals

698
00:21:20,200 --> 00:21:20,480
'but tonight,
I'll emulate those locals

699
00:21:20,520 --> 00:21:22,520
'who love to steal away
to a second home

700
00:21:22,560 --> 00:21:24,200
'who love to steal away
to a second home

701
00:21:24,240 --> 00:21:26,240
'or a summer cabin at the weekend.

702
00:21:26,280 --> 00:21:27,400
'or a summer cabin at the weekend.

703
00:21:27,440 --> 00:21:29,040
'Many families have one.'

704
00:21:31,800 --> 00:21:33,800
In that spirit,
I'm going to take a ferry,

705
00:21:33,840 --> 00:21:34,320
In that spirit,
I'm going to take a ferry,

706
00:21:34,360 --> 00:21:36,360
which departs from under the shadow
of the royal palace.

707
00:21:36,400 --> 00:21:37,840
which departs from under the shadow
of the royal palace.

708
00:21:40,480 --> 00:21:42,480
'I've been advised
that the place to go is Vaxholm.

709
00:21:42,520 --> 00:21:44,440
'I've been advised
that the place to go is Vaxholm.

710
00:21:46,160 --> 00:21:48,160
'Often referred to as the capital
of the archipelago,

711
00:21:48,200 --> 00:21:49,760
'Often referred to as the capital
of the archipelago,

712
00:21:49,800 --> 00:21:51,800
'Vaxholm consists of 70 islands

713
00:21:51,840 --> 00:21:52,640
'Vaxholm consists of 70 islands

714
00:21:52,680 --> 00:21:54,680
'and is an hour's ferry ride
from Stockholm.'

715
00:21:54,720 --> 00:21:55,560
'and is an hour's ferry ride
from Stockholm.'

716
00:22:07,040 --> 00:22:09,040
Being on the ferry gives me
a better idea than I had

717
00:22:09,080 --> 00:22:10,000
Being on the ferry gives me
a better idea than I had

718
00:22:10,040 --> 00:22:12,040
of how Stockholm spreads out.

719
00:22:12,080 --> 00:22:12,400
of how Stockholm spreads out.

720
00:22:12,440 --> 00:22:14,440
I'm passing suburbs now that...

721
00:22:14,480 --> 00:22:15,080
I'm passing suburbs now that...

722
00:22:15,120 --> 00:22:17,120
I'm guessing
not many tourists come to.

723
00:22:17,160 --> 00:22:17,360
I'm guessing
not many tourists come to.

724
00:22:22,280 --> 00:22:24,280
'The further that we sail
from the city centre,

725
00:22:24,320 --> 00:22:24,560
'The further that we sail
from the city centre,

726
00:22:24,600 --> 00:22:26,600
'the emptier the ferry becomes.'

727
00:22:26,640 --> 00:22:26,880
'the emptier the ferry becomes.'

728
00:22:28,160 --> 00:22:30,160
Ferry acts like a bus
within the city.

729
00:22:30,200 --> 00:22:30,400
Ferry acts like a bus
within the city.

730
00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:40,000
There's just a handful of us now
for Vaxholm,

731
00:22:40,040 --> 00:22:41,440
There's just a handful of us now
for Vaxholm,

732
00:22:41,480 --> 00:22:43,480
and I'm beginning to think
that it must be quite exclusive.

733
00:22:43,520 --> 00:22:44,480
and I'm beginning to think
that it must be quite exclusive.

734
00:23:00,320 --> 00:23:02,320
'The picture-postcard town
twinkles in the wind tonight.

735
00:23:02,360 --> 00:23:04,360
'The picture-postcard town
twinkles in the wind tonight.

736
00:23:04,400 --> 00:23:05,720
'The picture-postcard town
twinkles in the wind tonight.

737
00:23:05,760 --> 00:23:07,280
'It's well below freezing,

738
00:23:07,320 --> 00:23:09,320
'but the glowing lights
suggest a warm welcome.'

739
00:23:09,360 --> 00:23:10,560
'but the glowing lights
suggest a warm welcome.'

740
00:23:13,680 --> 00:23:15,480
Here is my bed and breakfast.

741
00:23:15,520 --> 00:23:17,520
And in Sweden,
a candle in the window,

742
00:23:17,560 --> 00:23:19,000
And in Sweden,
a candle in the window,

743
00:23:19,040 --> 00:23:21,040
it offers welcome to the stranger.

744
00:23:21,080 --> 00:23:21,440
it offers welcome to the stranger.

745
00:23:21,480 --> 00:23:23,480
And in this house, all the windows
are burning brightly,

746
00:23:23,520 --> 00:23:25,520
And in this house, all the windows
are burning brightly,

747
00:23:25,560 --> 00:23:25,840
And in this house, all the windows
are burning brightly,

748
00:23:25,880 --> 00:23:27,880
like a beacon
for the weary traveller.

749
00:23:27,920 --> 00:23:28,120
like a beacon
for the weary traveller.

750
00:23:31,080 --> 00:23:32,160
Wonderful to meet you.

751
00:23:32,200 --> 00:23:34,200
Welcome to Vaxholm
Bed and Breakfast. I'm Linda.

752
00:23:34,240 --> 00:23:34,520
Welcome to Vaxholm
Bed and Breakfast. I'm Linda.

753
00:23:34,560 --> 00:23:36,560
What a lovely pleasure to see you,
Linda. I'm Michael.

754
00:23:36,600 --> 00:23:36,880
What a lovely pleasure to see you,
Linda. I'm Michael.

755
00:23:36,920 --> 00:23:38,920
What a very pretty house you have.
Oh, thank you.

756
00:23:38,960 --> 00:23:39,280
What a very pretty house you have.
Oh, thank you.

757
00:23:39,320 --> 00:23:41,320
So, this will be your room.
Welcome in to the studio.

758
00:23:41,360 --> 00:23:42,960
So, this will be your room.
Welcome in to the studio.

759
00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:45,000
Oh, so warm and so homely.
I'm glad to hear that.

760
00:23:45,040 --> 00:23:47,040
Oh, so warm and so homely.
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761
00:23:47,080 --> 00:23:48,080
Oh, so warm and so homely.
I'm glad to hear that.

762
00:23:48,120 --> 00:23:50,120
I hope you'll make yourself
at home here.

763
00:23:50,160 --> 00:23:50,480
I hope you'll make yourself
at home here.

764
00:23:53,920 --> 00:23:55,640
What a beautiful sight.

765
00:23:55,680 --> 00:23:57,280
After my cold walk
through the village,

766
00:23:57,320 --> 00:23:59,320
it's like a mirage,
like a warm embrace.

767
00:23:59,360 --> 00:24:00,040
it's like a mirage,
like a warm embrace.

768
00:24:07,480 --> 00:24:09,480
And my goodness, I needed it
after that walk.

769
00:24:09,520 --> 00:24:09,960
And my goodness, I needed it
after that walk.

770
00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,320
I'm going to enjoy this.

771
00:24:13,200 --> 00:24:15,200
Actually, I feel like storing up
all the warmth that I can.

772
00:24:15,240 --> 00:24:17,240
Actually, I feel like storing up
all the warmth that I can.

773
00:24:17,280 --> 00:24:18,320
Actually, I feel like storing up
all the warmth that I can.

774
00:24:18,360 --> 00:24:20,360
Because tomorrow,
my plan is to get pretty cold -

775
00:24:20,400 --> 00:24:22,400
Because tomorrow,
my plan is to get pretty cold -

776
00:24:22,440 --> 00:24:23,120
Because tomorrow,
my plan is to get pretty cold -

777
00:24:23,160 --> 00:24:25,160
to venture out
on the icy water, brr!

778
00:24:25,200 --> 00:24:27,200
to venture out
on the icy water, brr!

779
00:24:27,240 --> 00:24:27,440
to venture out
on the icy water, brr!

780
00:24:29,920 --> 00:24:31,920
'Coming up,
I become very "kneady"...'

781
00:24:31,960 --> 00:24:32,960
'Coming up,
I become very "kneady"...'

782
00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:35,000
Have you baked before?
Hardly.

783
00:24:35,040 --> 00:24:35,240
Have you baked before?
Hardly.

784
00:24:38,280 --> 00:24:40,280
'..prepare to take an icy plunge...'

785
00:24:40,320 --> 00:24:41,120
'..prepare to take an icy plunge...'

786
00:24:41,160 --> 00:24:43,160
Men go to the moon
in less equipment than I am wearing.

787
00:24:43,200 --> 00:24:45,200
Men go to the moon
in less equipment than I am wearing.

788
00:24:45,240 --> 00:24:45,520
Men go to the moon
in less equipment than I am wearing.

789
00:24:45,560 --> 00:24:47,560
'..and go back to nature,
Scandi style.'

790
00:24:47,600 --> 00:24:49,080
'..and go back to nature,
Scandi style.'

791
00:24:49,120 --> 00:24:51,120
In Sweden, the sauna
is taken in the nude.

792
00:24:51,160 --> 00:24:52,800
In Sweden, the sauna
is taken in the nude.

793
00:25:04,120 --> 00:25:06,120
'I'm enjoying a long weekend
in the Swedish capital, Stockholm,

794
00:25:06,160 --> 00:25:08,160
'I'm enjoying a long weekend
in the Swedish capital, Stockholm,

795
00:25:08,200 --> 00:25:09,360
'I'm enjoying a long weekend
in the Swedish capital, Stockholm,

796
00:25:09,400 --> 00:25:11,400
'the biggest city
in the Nordic region.

797
00:25:11,440 --> 00:25:12,360
'the biggest city
in the Nordic region.

798
00:25:16,440 --> 00:25:18,440
'My first morning dawns
an hour away in Vaxholm...

799
00:25:18,480 --> 00:25:19,720
'My first morning dawns
an hour away in Vaxholm...

800
00:25:21,320 --> 00:25:23,320
'..a picturesque maritime town
on Stockholm's island archipelago.

801
00:25:23,360 --> 00:25:25,360
'..a picturesque maritime town
on Stockholm's island archipelago.

802
00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:26,040
'..a picturesque maritime town
on Stockholm's island archipelago.

803
00:25:29,760 --> 00:25:31,760
'Last night,
I joined crowds of locals

804
00:25:31,800 --> 00:25:32,520
'Last night,
I joined crowds of locals

805
00:25:32,560 --> 00:25:34,560
'on their weekend exodus
to rural homes,

806
00:25:34,600 --> 00:25:35,880
'on their weekend exodus
to rural homes,

807
00:25:35,920 --> 00:25:37,920
'answering the Swedes' need
to draw closer to nature.

808
00:25:37,960 --> 00:25:39,960
'answering the Swedes' need
to draw closer to nature.

809
00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:40,280
'answering the Swedes' need
to draw closer to nature.

810
00:25:42,440 --> 00:25:44,440
'I feel happiest
in the heart of a city,

811
00:25:44,480 --> 00:25:45,360
'I feel happiest
in the heart of a city,

812
00:25:45,400 --> 00:25:47,400
'but now I find myself awake
before everybody else...

813
00:25:47,440 --> 00:25:48,280
'but now I find myself awake
before everybody else...

814
00:25:49,880 --> 00:25:51,880
'..startled by the sheer and
utter tranquillity of this place.'

815
00:25:51,920 --> 00:25:53,920
'..startled by the sheer and
utter tranquillity of this place.'

816
00:25:53,960 --> 00:25:54,160
'..startled by the sheer and
utter tranquillity of this place.'

817
00:25:55,680 --> 00:25:57,680
By day, Vaxholm turns out
to be a very pretty village,

818
00:25:57,720 --> 00:25:59,480
By day, Vaxholm turns out
to be a very pretty village,

819
00:25:59,520 --> 00:26:01,520
with old clapperboard houses
and picket fences.

820
00:26:01,560 --> 00:26:03,560
with old clapperboard houses
and picket fences.

821
00:26:03,600 --> 00:26:03,880
with old clapperboard houses
and picket fences.

822
00:26:03,920 --> 00:26:05,920
And after the darkness,
there shall be light,

823
00:26:05,960 --> 00:26:07,200
And after the darkness,
there shall be light,

824
00:26:07,240 --> 00:26:09,240
with a glorious sunrise
over the Baltic Sea.

825
00:26:09,280 --> 00:26:09,520
with a glorious sunrise
over the Baltic Sea.

826
00:26:11,320 --> 00:26:13,320
'Down by the water's edge,
I'm pleased to discover

827
00:26:13,360 --> 00:26:14,960
'Down by the water's edge,
I'm pleased to discover

828
00:26:15,000 --> 00:26:17,000
'that I wasn't the first out of bed
after all.'

829
00:26:17,040 --> 00:26:17,400
'that I wasn't the first out of bed
after all.'

830
00:26:17,440 --> 00:26:18,960
Hej.
Hej.

831
00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:20,880
My name is Michael, hello.
Hello. Hello.

832
00:26:22,320 --> 00:26:24,080
Did you, er...?
Did you just go in the sea?

833
00:26:24,120 --> 00:26:26,120
Yes, we did.
THEY LAUGH

834
00:26:26,160 --> 00:26:26,440
Yes, we did.
THEY LAUGH

835
00:26:26,480 --> 00:26:28,480
But there's ice on the water.
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836
00:26:28,520 --> 00:26:28,960
But there's ice on the water.
Yes.

837
00:26:29,000 --> 00:26:31,000
Revives you in the morning?

838
00:26:31,040 --> 00:26:31,280
Revives you in the morning?

839
00:26:31,320 --> 00:26:33,120
Yeah. Yes.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.

840
00:26:33,160 --> 00:26:35,160
Makes you calm, and also,
after you conquer the cold... Yes.

841
00:26:35,200 --> 00:26:37,200
Makes you calm, and also,
after you conquer the cold... Yes.

842
00:26:37,240 --> 00:26:37,480
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after you conquer the cold... Yes.

843
00:26:37,520 --> 00:26:38,800
..just accept it.

844
00:26:38,840 --> 00:26:40,840
What temperature is the water?
Around two degrees.

845
00:26:40,880 --> 00:26:42,160
What temperature is the water?
Around two degrees.

846
00:26:42,200 --> 00:26:44,200
How long do you spend in the water?
Now it's about a minute or two.

847
00:26:44,240 --> 00:26:45,440
How long do you spend in the water?
<font color="

848
00:26:45,480 --> 00:26:47,480
Yeah. Ah.
When it's this cold.

849
00:26:47,520 --> 00:26:47,800
Yeah. Ah.
When it's this cold.

850
00:26:47,840 --> 00:26:49,840
Yeah.But when we started,
it was, like, seconds.

851
00:26:49,880 --> 00:26:51,160
Yeah.But when we started,
it was, like, seconds.

852
00:26:51,200 --> 00:26:53,160
THEY LAUGH
I can believe it.

853
00:26:53,200 --> 00:26:55,120
Respect.

854
00:26:59,040 --> 00:27:01,040
'Vaxholm was just a rocky outcrop
in the archipelago until 1548,

855
00:27:01,080 --> 00:27:03,080
'Vaxholm was just a rocky outcrop
in the archipelago until 1548,

856
00:27:03,120 --> 00:27:05,120
'Vaxholm was just a rocky outcrop
in the archipelago until 1548,

857
00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:05,480
'Vaxholm was just a rocky outcrop
in the archipelago until 1548,

858
00:27:05,520 --> 00:27:07,520
'when a fortress was built
on a neighbouring rock

859
00:27:07,560 --> 00:27:08,680
'when a fortress was built
on a neighbouring rock

860
00:27:08,720 --> 00:27:10,720
'by one of the greatest
Swedish kings, Gustav Vasa,

861
00:27:10,760 --> 00:27:12,760
'by one of the greatest
Swedish kings, Gustav Vasa,

862
00:27:12,800 --> 00:27:13,080
'by one of the greatest
Swedish kings, Gustav Vasa,

863
00:27:13,120 --> 00:27:15,120
'who liberated the Swedes
from Danish rule.

864
00:27:15,160 --> 00:27:15,680
'who liberated the Swedes
from Danish rule.

865
00:27:16,800 --> 00:27:18,800
'By the 19th century,
it was a popular resort town

866
00:27:18,840 --> 00:27:20,600
'By the 19th century,
it was a popular resort town

867
00:27:20,640 --> 00:27:22,640
'and steadily grew
with the construction

868
00:27:22,680 --> 00:27:22,960
'and steadily grew
with the construction

869
00:27:23,000 --> 00:27:25,000
'of wooden summer houses
for the good people of Stockholm.

870
00:27:25,040 --> 00:27:26,400
'of wooden summer houses
for the good people of Stockholm.

871
00:27:27,480 --> 00:27:29,480
'My bed and breakfast owner, Linda,

872
00:27:29,520 --> 00:27:30,000
'My bed and breakfast owner, Linda,

873
00:27:30,040 --> 00:27:32,040
'moved here 24 years ago
to make a reality of her dream

874
00:27:32,080 --> 00:27:34,080
'moved here 24 years ago
to make a reality of her dream

875
00:27:34,120 --> 00:27:34,480
'moved here 24 years ago
to make a reality of her dream

876
00:27:34,520 --> 00:27:36,520
'of running a small hotel
close to nature.'

877
00:27:36,560 --> 00:27:37,840
'of running a small hotel
close to nature.'

878
00:27:39,080 --> 00:27:40,960
Hello, Linda.
Hi. There you are.

879
00:27:41,000 --> 00:27:43,000
I'm dressed for action.
Happy to hear that.

880
00:27:43,040 --> 00:27:43,240
I'm dressed for action.
Happy to hear that.

881
00:27:44,440 --> 00:27:46,440
'For the long weekender,
she also offers baking classes,

882
00:27:46,480 --> 00:27:48,480
'For the long weekender,
she also offers baking classes,

883
00:27:48,520 --> 00:27:49,000
'For the long weekender,
she also offers baking classes,

884
00:27:49,040 --> 00:27:51,040
'specialising in
a very popular Swedish pastry.'

885
00:27:51,080 --> 00:27:52,280
'specialising in
a very popular Swedish pastry.'

886
00:27:52,320 --> 00:27:53,760
And today, it's cinnamon buns.

887
00:27:53,800 --> 00:27:55,280
Yes. My favourite.
So...

888
00:27:55,320 --> 00:27:57,320
Have you baked before?
Hardly.

889
00:27:57,360 --> 00:27:57,760
Have you baked before?
Hardly.

890
00:27:57,800 --> 00:27:59,800
OK, that's fun.
THEY LAUGH

891
00:27:59,840 --> 00:28:00,480
OK, that's fun.
THEY LAUGH

892
00:28:00,520 --> 00:28:02,520
'Cinnamon buns are almost sacrosanct
in Sweden.

893
00:28:02,560 --> 00:28:04,560
'Cinnamon buns are almost sacrosanct
in Sweden.

894
00:28:04,600 --> 00:28:05,080
'Cinnamon buns are almost sacrosanct
in Sweden.

895
00:28:05,120 --> 00:28:07,120
'There's even a national day,
October 4th, in their honour.

896
00:28:07,160 --> 00:28:09,160
'There's even a national day,
October 4th, in their honour.

897
00:28:09,200 --> 00:28:09,480
'There's even a national day,
October 4th, in their honour.

898
00:28:09,520 --> 00:28:11,520
'Whenever you have guests
for coffee,

899
00:28:11,560 --> 00:28:11,800
'Whenever you have guests
for coffee,

900
00:28:11,840 --> 00:28:13,840
'you generally offer cinnamon buns.'

901
00:28:13,880 --> 00:28:14,800
'you generally offer cinnamon buns.'

902
00:28:14,840 --> 00:28:16,840
Cinnamon buns have been
on the Swedish coffee table

903
00:28:16,880 --> 00:28:17,600
Cinnamon buns have been
on the Swedish coffee table

904
00:28:17,640 --> 00:28:19,640
since at least the '40s,
so right after the Second World War,

905
00:28:19,680 --> 00:28:21,680
since at least the '40s,
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906
00:28:21,720 --> 00:28:22,120
since at least the '40s,
so right after the Second World War,

907
00:28:22,160 --> 00:28:24,160
when all the spices
could come back in stock.

908
00:28:24,200 --> 00:28:24,560
when all the spices
could come back in stock.

909
00:28:24,600 --> 00:28:26,600
But that's interesting.
So, it's a 20th-century phenomenon.

910
00:28:26,640 --> 00:28:27,400
But that's interesting.
So, it's a 20th-century phenomenon.

911
00:28:27,440 --> 00:28:29,440
It doesn't go further back
than that, probably.No, exactly.

912
00:28:29,480 --> 00:28:30,720
It doesn't go further back
than that, probably.No, exactly.

913
00:28:30,760 --> 00:28:32,760
I think this is perfect.
That looks pretty good to me.

914
00:28:32,800 --> 00:28:33,800
I think this is perfect.
That looks pretty good to me.

915
00:28:33,840 --> 00:28:35,840
I'm surprised how good it is,
to tell you the truth.

916
00:28:35,880 --> 00:28:36,080
I'm surprised how good it is,
to tell you the truth.

917
00:28:39,360 --> 00:28:41,360
Linda, I saw some ladies this
morning who'd been into the sea.

918
00:28:41,400 --> 00:28:43,400
Linda, I saw some ladies this
morning who'd been into the sea.

919
00:28:43,440 --> 00:28:43,840
Linda, I saw some ladies this
morning who'd been into the sea.

920
00:28:43,880 --> 00:28:45,880
Would you do that in winter?
No.

921
00:28:45,920 --> 00:28:46,440
Would you do that in winter?
No.

922
00:28:46,480 --> 00:28:48,200
THEY LAUGH

923
00:28:48,240 --> 00:28:50,240
But we do have a lot of guests
that does. Yeah.

924
00:28:50,280 --> 00:28:50,640
But we do have a lot of guests
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925
00:28:50,680 --> 00:28:52,680
We see ladies and men swimming
down there every day of the year.

926
00:28:52,720 --> 00:28:53,840
We see ladies and men swimming
down there every day of the year.

927
00:28:53,880 --> 00:28:55,080
Yeah.
Yeah.

928
00:28:55,120 --> 00:28:57,120
So, let's fold this,
and I fold it in three.

929
00:28:57,160 --> 00:28:58,880
So, let's fold this,
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930
00:29:00,240 --> 00:29:02,240
What kind of a village is Vaxholm?

931
00:29:02,280 --> 00:29:03,240
What kind of a village is Vaxholm?

932
00:29:03,280 --> 00:29:05,080
Do you get commuters here?
Yes.

933
00:29:05,120 --> 00:29:07,120
People who live in Vaxholm,
many of them commute to...

934
00:29:07,160 --> 00:29:09,040
People who live in Vaxholm,
many of them commute to...

935
00:29:09,080 --> 00:29:10,960
to Stockholm, for instance,
<font color="

936
00:29:11,000 --> 00:29:13,000
Yeah.But we have around one million
visitors every year on this island.

937
00:29:13,040 --> 00:29:15,040
Yeah.But we have around one million
visitors every year on this island.

938
00:29:15,080 --> 00:29:15,680
Yeah.But we have around one million
visitors every year on this island.

939
00:29:15,720 --> 00:29:17,600
One million?
One million, yeah.

940
00:29:17,640 --> 00:29:19,640
That's astonishing.
Many people go... they go hiking,

941
00:29:19,680 --> 00:29:20,400
That's astonishing.
Many people go... they go hiking,

942
00:29:20,440 --> 00:29:22,440
they go boating, fishing.

943
00:29:22,480 --> 00:29:22,960
they go boating, fishing.

944
00:29:23,000 --> 00:29:25,000
Even in the winter,
if the ice is not on.

945
00:29:25,040 --> 00:29:26,720
Even in the winter,
if the ice is not on.

946
00:29:26,760 --> 00:29:28,600
<font color="
No.

947
00:29:28,640 --> 00:29:30,000
THEY LAUGH

948
00:29:31,240 --> 00:29:33,240
Hold one end, twist a little bit,
and then you go round your fingers.

949
00:29:33,280 --> 00:29:34,880
Hold one end, twist a little bit,
and then you go round your fingers.

950
00:29:34,920 --> 00:29:36,080
Oh, yeah.

951
00:29:37,920 --> 00:29:39,920
'My buns need an hour to rise.

952
00:29:39,960 --> 00:29:40,480
'My buns need an hour to rise.

953
00:29:40,520 --> 00:29:42,520
'Luckily,
Linda prepared some earlier,

954
00:29:42,560 --> 00:29:42,800
'Luckily,
Linda prepared some earlier,

955
00:29:42,840 --> 00:29:44,320
'ready for breakfast.'

956
00:29:46,480 --> 00:29:48,200
<font color="
Ta-da!

957
00:29:48,240 --> 00:29:50,120
Wow.
There you go.

958
00:29:50,160 --> 00:29:52,160
I think those are the ones you made,
rather than the ones I made.

959
00:29:52,200 --> 00:29:52,880
I think those are the ones you made,
rather than the ones I made.

960
00:29:52,920 --> 00:29:54,480
They look perfect.

961
00:29:56,440 --> 00:29:58,440
'Coffee and cake for breakfast.
What could be simpler?

962
00:29:58,480 --> 00:29:59,920
'Coffee and cake for breakfast.
What could be simpler?

963
00:30:01,040 --> 00:30:03,040
'Except that here in Sweden,
it's much more than that.'

964
00:30:03,080 --> 00:30:04,080
'Except that here in Sweden,
it's much more than that.'

965
00:30:04,120 --> 00:30:06,120
Mm. That's so lovely.

966
00:30:06,160 --> 00:30:07,280
Mm. That's so lovely.

967
00:30:07,320 --> 00:30:09,320
'Taking time out
over coffee and cake

968
00:30:09,360 --> 00:30:10,760
'Taking time out
over coffee and cake

969
00:30:10,800 --> 00:30:12,800
'is a social phenomenon
all of its own.

970
00:30:12,840 --> 00:30:13,760
'is a social phenomenon
all of its own.

971
00:30:13,800 --> 00:30:15,800
'It has a name - fika.'

972
00:30:15,840 --> 00:30:16,240
'It has a name - fika.'

973
00:30:16,280 --> 00:30:18,280
What else would you say to me about,
erm... about Vaxholm?

974
00:30:18,320 --> 00:30:20,320
What else would you say to me about,
erm... about Vaxholm?

975
00:30:20,360 --> 00:30:20,680
What else would you say to me about,
erm... about Vaxholm?

976
00:30:20,720 --> 00:30:22,720
I think that, you know, we're
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977
00:30:22,760 --> 00:30:23,720
I think that, you know, we're
not much of the bragging types.

978
00:30:23,760 --> 00:30:25,760
I want to show you things, but
it's very welcoming to come here,

979
00:30:25,800 --> 00:30:27,800
I want to show you things, but
it's very welcoming to come here,

980
00:30:27,840 --> 00:30:28,320
I want to show you things, but
<font color="

981
00:30:28,360 --> 00:30:30,080
but also relaxed.

982
00:30:30,120 --> 00:30:32,120
And I think that's, erm,
pretty unique, I think.

983
00:30:32,160 --> 00:30:33,960
And I think that's, erm,
pretty unique, I think.

984
00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:36,000
The nature, I mean,

985
00:30:36,040 --> 00:30:38,040
the privilege we have
to be out in the nature,

986
00:30:38,080 --> 00:30:38,760
<font color="
to be out in the nature,

987
00:30:38,800 --> 00:30:40,800
that's very exclusive.

988
00:30:40,840 --> 00:30:41,760
that's very exclusive.

989
00:30:41,800 --> 00:30:43,800
And most of our guests want to,

990
00:30:43,840 --> 00:30:44,760
And most of our guests want to,

991
00:30:44,800 --> 00:30:46,800
in some way,
experience the archipelago nature.

992
00:30:46,840 --> 00:30:47,880
in some way,
<font color="

993
00:30:47,920 --> 00:30:49,920
I understand.
We better give it a look.

994
00:30:49,960 --> 00:30:50,200
I understand.
We better give it a look.

995
00:30:51,640 --> 00:30:53,640
'The Stockholm archipelago
is a vast cluster

996
00:30:53,680 --> 00:30:54,640
'The Stockholm archipelago
is a vast cluster

997
00:30:54,680 --> 00:30:56,680
'of some 30,000 islands
spread out around the capital -

998
00:30:56,720 --> 00:30:58,720
'of some 30,000 islands
spread out around the capital -

999
00:30:58,760 --> 00:30:59,200
'of some 30,000 islands
spread out around the capital -

1000
00:30:59,240 --> 00:31:01,240
'the largest archipelago in Sweden.

1001
00:31:01,280 --> 00:31:01,800
'the largest archipelago in Sweden.

1002
00:31:03,000 --> 00:31:05,000
'Most of the islands
are uninhabited,

1003
00:31:05,040 --> 00:31:05,280
'Most of the islands
are uninhabited,

1004
00:31:05,320 --> 00:31:07,320
'have no roads or infrastructure.

1005
00:31:07,360 --> 00:31:07,760
'have no roads or infrastructure.

1006
00:31:09,200 --> 00:31:11,200
'But under Swedish law,
anyone can kayak and camp on them,

1007
00:31:11,240 --> 00:31:13,240
'But under Swedish law,
anyone can kayak and camp on them,

1008
00:31:13,280 --> 00:31:13,880
'But under Swedish law,
anyone can kayak and camp on them,

1009
00:31:13,920 --> 00:31:15,640
'except on private property.

1010
00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:19,000
'In Sweden,
fuelled by cinnamon buns,

1011
00:31:19,040 --> 00:31:20,280
'In Sweden,
fuelled by cinnamon buns,

1012
00:31:20,320 --> 00:31:22,320
'any man or woman is an island,
it appears.

1013
00:31:22,360 --> 00:31:24,000
'any man or woman is an island,
it appears.

1014
00:31:24,040 --> 00:31:26,040
'In the spirit
of communing with nature,

1015
00:31:26,080 --> 00:31:26,360
'In the spirit
of communing with nature,

1016
00:31:26,400 --> 00:31:28,400
'I've arranged to take to the water
with local expedition guide Teresa.'

1017
00:31:28,440 --> 00:31:30,440
'I've arranged to take to the water
with local expedition guide Teresa.'

1018
00:31:30,480 --> 00:31:31,680
'I've arranged to take to the water
with local expedition guide Teresa.'

1019
00:31:31,720 --> 00:31:33,720
Hello. I'm Michael.
Oh, hello.

1020
00:31:33,760 --> 00:31:34,600
Hello. I'm Michael.
Oh, hello.

1021
00:31:34,640 --> 00:31:36,640
Good morning.
Good morning to you.

1022
00:31:36,680 --> 00:31:37,680
<font color="
Good morning to you.

1023
00:31:37,720 --> 00:31:39,000
Whoa!
Oh, my, my.

1024
00:31:39,040 --> 00:31:41,040
It's icy everywhere.
Yes, everywhere.

1025
00:31:41,080 --> 00:31:41,360
It's icy everywhere.
Yes, everywhere.

1026
00:31:41,400 --> 00:31:43,400
Can we possibly go out in kayaks
in this ice?

1027
00:31:43,440 --> 00:31:43,720
Can we possibly go out in kayaks
in this ice?

1028
00:31:43,760 --> 00:31:45,760
Yes. Luckily, we've been cutting
the ice yesterday with a chainsaw.

1029
00:31:45,800 --> 00:31:47,800
<font color="
the ice yesterday with a chainsaw.

1030
00:31:47,840 --> 00:31:49,800
Yes. Luckily, we've been cutting
the ice yesterday with a chainsaw.

1031
00:31:49,840 --> 00:31:51,840
Then the ice could just drifted out
overnight.

1032
00:31:51,880 --> 00:31:52,440
Then the ice could just drifted out
overnight.

1033
00:31:52,480 --> 00:31:54,480
So, is that something
you have to do quite often?

1034
00:31:54,520 --> 00:31:56,520
Go out there with your chainsaw?
Yeah.

1035
00:31:56,560 --> 00:31:56,840
Go out there with your chainsaw?
Yeah.

1036
00:31:56,880 --> 00:31:58,880
On days in January,
it can happen, yes.

1037
00:31:58,920 --> 00:31:59,920
On days in January,
it can happen, yes.

1038
00:31:59,960 --> 00:32:01,960
Now, it looks as though you are
very substantially kitted out.

1039
00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,440
Now, it looks as though you are
very substantially kitted out.

1040
00:32:03,480 --> 00:32:05,280
<font color="

1041
00:32:05,320 --> 00:32:07,320
OK, well, I need
to have gear like that, please.

1042
00:32:07,360 --> 00:32:08,880
OK, well, I need
to have gear like that, please.

1043
00:32:08,920 --> 00:32:10,920
Do you have something in my size,
do you think?Of course.

1044
00:32:10,960 --> 00:32:11,440
Do you have something in my size,
do you think?Of course.

1045
00:32:11,480 --> 00:32:13,480
'Even with sea temperatures
close to freezing,

1046
00:32:13,520 --> 00:32:15,400
'Even with sea temperatures
close to freezing,

1047
00:32:15,440 --> 00:32:17,440
'kayaking is enjoyed all year round.

1048
00:32:17,480 --> 00:32:18,760
'kayaking is enjoyed all year round.

1049
00:32:18,800 --> 00:32:20,800
'Perfect weather for Swedish ducks.

1050
00:32:20,840 --> 00:32:21,200
'Perfect weather for Swedish ducks.

1051
00:32:23,280 --> 00:32:25,280
'Theresa has carefully embalmed me
from head to foot.'

1052
00:32:25,320 --> 00:32:26,840
'Theresa has carefully embalmed me
from head to foot.'

1053
00:32:29,400 --> 00:32:31,400
Men go to the moon
in less equipment than I am wearing.

1054
00:32:31,440 --> 00:32:32,560
Men go to the moon
in less equipment than I am wearing.

1055
00:32:34,480 --> 00:32:36,480
'And with much of the Baltic
iced over,

1056
00:32:36,520 --> 00:32:36,800
'And with much of the Baltic
iced over,

1057
00:32:36,840 --> 00:32:38,840
'we employ a boat with a reinforced
hull to find a safe spot to launch.'

1058
00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:40,880
'we employ a boat with a reinforced
hull to find a safe spot to launch.'

1059
00:32:40,920 --> 00:32:41,840
'we employ a boat with a reinforced
hull to find a safe spot to launch.'

1060
00:32:43,240 --> 00:32:45,240
So, right now, our boat
is crunching through the ice,

1061
00:32:45,280 --> 00:32:46,120
So, right now, our boat
is crunching through the ice,

1062
00:32:46,160 --> 00:32:48,160
and that's the sound you can hear.

1063
00:32:48,200 --> 00:32:48,440
and that's the sound you can hear.

1064
00:32:48,480 --> 00:32:50,480
We are just ploughing through ice,
pushing it aside.

1065
00:32:50,520 --> 00:32:51,640
We are just ploughing through ice,
pushing it aside.

1066
00:32:51,680 --> 00:32:53,360
ICE CRACKS

1067
00:32:53,400 --> 00:32:55,400
'According to Teresa,
conditions can be very much worse.'

1068
00:32:55,440 --> 00:32:57,440
'According to Teresa,
conditions can be very much worse.'

1069
00:32:57,480 --> 00:32:58,560
'According to Teresa,
conditions can be very much worse.'

1070
00:32:58,600 --> 00:33:00,600
Baltic Sea is like an inland sea.

1071
00:33:00,640 --> 00:33:01,760
Baltic Sea is like an inland sea.

1072
00:33:01,800 --> 00:33:03,800
It only has 0.3% of salt,
so it can actually freeze over.

1073
00:33:03,840 --> 00:33:05,840
It only has 0.3% of salt,
so it can actually freeze over.

1074
00:33:05,880 --> 00:33:06,280
<font color="
so it can actually freeze over.

1075
00:33:06,320 --> 00:33:08,080
So that means
you really have to think

1076
00:33:08,120 --> 00:33:10,120
about where we're going kayaking
today.Yes.

1077
00:33:10,160 --> 00:33:11,120
about where we're going kayaking
today.Yes.

1078
00:33:11,160 --> 00:33:13,160
It's kind of open water.

1079
00:33:13,200 --> 00:33:13,400
It's kind of open water.

1080
00:33:13,440 --> 00:33:15,440
We can still see the island,

1081
00:33:15,480 --> 00:33:16,080
<font color="

1082
00:33:16,120 --> 00:33:18,120
but it's all covered in ice,
basically.

1083
00:33:18,160 --> 00:33:18,840
but it's all covered in ice,
basically.

1084
00:33:18,880 --> 00:33:20,440
Yeah.
Wow. Wow.

1085
00:33:20,480 --> 00:33:22,320
If we are lucky,
we can go on top of it.

1086
00:33:22,360 --> 00:33:24,360
That's quite funny. We will see
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1087
00:33:24,400 --> 00:33:26,400
That's quite funny. We will see
if it will carry us, yes.

1088
00:33:26,440 --> 00:33:27,160
That's quite funny. We will see
if it will carry us, yes.

1089
00:33:27,200 --> 00:33:29,200
'I do hope she's joking.'

1090
00:33:29,240 --> 00:33:29,880
'I do hope she's joking.'

1091
00:33:29,920 --> 00:33:31,920
Your idea of fun
is an interesting one.

1092
00:33:31,960 --> 00:33:32,280
Your idea of fun
is an interesting one.

1093
00:33:32,320 --> 00:33:34,320
Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

1094
00:33:34,360 --> 00:33:34,960
<font color="

1095
00:33:35,000 --> 00:33:37,000
Well, you take what you get
in winter, yes.

1096
00:33:37,040 --> 00:33:38,120
Well, you take what you get
in winter, yes.

1097
00:33:38,160 --> 00:33:40,120
'She's NOT joking.

1098
00:33:45,000 --> 00:33:47,000
'Finally, we arrive
at a suitable stretch of water.'

1099
00:33:47,040 --> 00:33:48,320
'Finally, we arrive
at a suitable stretch of water.'

1100
00:33:50,600 --> 00:33:52,240
I have been launched.

1101
00:33:54,600 --> 00:33:56,600
Yoo-hoo!
May God bless all who sail in her.

1102
00:33:56,640 --> 00:33:57,440
<font color="
May God bless all who sail in her.

1103
00:33:57,480 --> 00:33:59,480
'Just in case I plough into trouble,

1104
00:33:59,520 --> 00:34:00,520
'Just in case I plough into trouble,

1105
00:34:00,560 --> 00:34:02,560
'experienced kayaker Miley joins me,
tandem kayaking.'

1106
00:34:02,600 --> 00:34:04,600
'experienced kayaker Miley joins me,
tandem kayaking.'

1107
00:34:04,640 --> 00:34:04,840
'experienced kayaker Miley joins me,
tandem kayaking.'

1108
00:34:09,200 --> 00:34:11,200
We're the only ones brave enough
today.Yes, exactly.

1109
00:34:11,240 --> 00:34:12,520
We're the only ones brave enough
today.Yes, exactly.

1110
00:34:12,560 --> 00:34:14,560
But lucky those of us
who have been brave today

1111
00:34:14,600 --> 00:34:14,880
But lucky those of us
who have been brave today

1112
00:34:14,920 --> 00:34:16,320
because this is marvellous,
isn't it?

1113
00:34:17,600 --> 00:34:19,480
I'm in a very, very,
very beautiful place.

1114
00:34:20,640 --> 00:34:22,640
Quite a lot of greenery,
quite a lot of trees.

1115
00:34:22,680 --> 00:34:22,920
Quite a lot of greenery,
quite a lot of trees.

1116
00:34:22,960 --> 00:34:24,960
'Plenty of birds on the water too.'

1117
00:34:25,000 --> 00:34:26,200
'Plenty of birds on the water too.'

1118
00:34:27,520 --> 00:34:29,520
In winter, you can see
a lot of swans and ducks.

1119
00:34:29,560 --> 00:34:30,360
In winter, you can see
<font color="

1120
00:34:32,920 --> 00:34:34,920
We also have a lot of deers,
actually, on the island

1121
00:34:34,960 --> 00:34:36,800
We also have a lot of deers,
actually, on the island

1122
00:34:36,840 --> 00:34:38,840
because they go over the ice
in winter.

1123
00:34:38,880 --> 00:34:39,800
because they go over the ice
in winter.

1124
00:34:39,840 --> 00:34:41,840
<font color="
stuck on the island, basically.

1125
00:34:41,880 --> 00:34:43,880
And then in summertime, they get
stuck on the island, basically.

1126
00:34:43,920 --> 00:34:44,200
And then in summertime, they get
stuck on the island, basically.

1127
00:34:44,240 --> 00:34:46,240
And then they just lay on your
terrace for the rest of the year.

1128
00:34:46,280 --> 00:34:48,160
<font color="
terrace for the rest of the year.

1129
00:34:48,200 --> 00:34:50,200
So, they become
your domestic animals.

1130
00:34:50,240 --> 00:34:51,720
So, they become
your domestic animals.

1131
00:34:51,760 --> 00:34:53,760
'The further out we go,
the bolder I feel.'

1132
00:34:53,800 --> 00:34:55,400
'The further out we go,
the bolder I feel.'

1133
00:34:57,440 --> 00:34:59,440
So, now you can start to see

1134
00:34:59,480 --> 00:35:00,240
<font color="

1135
00:35:00,280 --> 00:35:02,280
that the surface of the water
is changing, right?

1136
00:35:02,320 --> 00:35:04,320
that the surface of the water
is changing, right?

1137
00:35:04,360 --> 00:35:04,640
that the surface of the water
is changing, right?

1138
00:35:04,680 --> 00:35:06,680
We have one kind of
mirror-like surface,

1139
00:35:06,720 --> 00:35:08,400
<font color="
mirror-like surface,

1140
00:35:08,440 --> 00:35:10,400
so that's the ice, basically.

1141
00:35:10,440 --> 00:35:11,680
Mm-hm.

1142
00:35:11,720 --> 00:35:13,720
Oh, now we get a gust here.

1143
00:35:13,760 --> 00:35:14,000
Oh, now we get a gust here.

1144
00:35:14,040 --> 00:35:16,040
Yeah. Suddenly, some very cold water
in my face.Yes.

1145
00:35:16,080 --> 00:35:17,800
Yeah. Suddenly, some very cold water
in my face.Yes.

1146
00:35:17,840 --> 00:35:19,840
Which reminds me that the...
the Baltic is a very cold sea.

1147
00:35:19,880 --> 00:35:21,440
Which reminds me that the...
the Baltic is a very cold sea.

1148
00:35:21,480 --> 00:35:23,480
And we're just approaching
the sheet of ice.

1149
00:35:23,520 --> 00:35:24,720
And we're just approaching
the sheet of ice.

1150
00:35:24,760 --> 00:35:26,760
Ah-ha.
And my goodness, you...

1151
00:35:26,800 --> 00:35:28,800
We are on the ice!
Yes!

1152
00:35:28,840 --> 00:35:29,720
We are on the ice!
Yes!

1153
00:35:29,760 --> 00:35:31,760
I don't believe it.
We are on the ice.

1154
00:35:31,800 --> 00:35:32,080
I don't believe it.
We are on the ice.

1155
00:35:32,120 --> 00:35:34,120
Great, right?
I'm going to tap it with my...

1156
00:35:34,160 --> 00:35:34,440
Great, right?
I'm going to tap it with my...

1157
00:35:34,480 --> 00:35:36,480
You can try. It's so thick. Yes.

1158
00:35:36,520 --> 00:35:37,320
You can try. It's so thick. Yes.

1159
00:35:38,960 --> 00:35:40,960
Wow. That's exciting.
It is.

1160
00:35:41,000 --> 00:35:42,240
Wow. That's exciting.
It is.

1161
00:35:42,280 --> 00:35:43,720
I think
I shall always remember this.

1162
00:35:43,760 --> 00:35:45,600
This is a beautiful moment.

1163
00:35:45,640 --> 00:35:47,640
Mm. And now I would
<font color="

1164
00:35:47,680 --> 00:35:49,680
Mm. And now I would
then drift myself off,

1165
00:35:49,720 --> 00:35:50,120
Mm. And now I would
then drift myself off,

1166
00:35:50,160 --> 00:35:52,160
and we can find some shelter
on this side.

1167
00:35:52,200 --> 00:35:52,920
and we can find some shelter
on this side.

1168
00:35:52,960 --> 00:35:54,840
OK, let's do that.
<font color="

1169
00:35:54,880 --> 00:35:56,880
You're sitting completely up there
on the ice at the moment.

1170
00:35:56,920 --> 00:35:57,760
You're sitting completely up there
on the ice at the moment.

1171
00:35:58,960 --> 00:36:00,960
I'm stuck here forever.

1172
00:36:01,000 --> 00:36:01,240
I'm stuck here forever.

1173
00:36:01,280 --> 00:36:03,280
No, no, you'll be fine
in the summer.Yes.

1174
00:36:03,320 --> 00:36:03,680
No, no, you'll be fine
in the summer.Yes.

1175
00:36:08,720 --> 00:36:10,720
'I'm happily surprised
at how much I've enjoyed this.

1176
00:36:10,760 --> 00:36:11,800
'I'm happily surprised
at how much I've enjoyed this.

1177
00:36:12,920 --> 00:36:14,680
'I go so far as to recommend

1178
00:36:14,720 --> 00:36:16,720
'that you try it
on your long weekend here.'

1179
00:36:16,760 --> 00:36:16,960
'that you try it
on your long weekend here.'

1180
00:36:19,280 --> 00:36:21,280
Hey, hey, hey!
Voila. What a landing.

1181
00:36:21,320 --> 00:36:22,400
Hey, hey, hey!
Voila. What a landing.

1182
00:36:23,840 --> 00:36:25,840
'But before I return
to my natural urban habitat,

1183
00:36:25,880 --> 00:36:27,880
'But before I return
to my natural urban habitat,

1184
00:36:27,920 --> 00:36:28,640
'But before I return
to my natural urban habitat,

1185
00:36:28,680 --> 00:36:30,680
'Theresa has one more rural treat
in store.'

1186
00:36:30,720 --> 00:36:31,800
'Theresa has one more rural treat
in store.'

1187
00:36:33,360 --> 00:36:35,360
The hardy Swede, having endured the
rigours of the Baltic in the kayak,

1188
00:36:35,400 --> 00:36:37,400
The hardy Swede, having endured the
rigours of the Baltic in the kayak,

1189
00:36:37,440 --> 00:36:38,480
The hardy Swede, having endured the
rigours of the Baltic in the kayak,

1190
00:36:38,520 --> 00:36:40,520
then takes a plunge
in the icy waters

1191
00:36:40,560 --> 00:36:42,040
then takes a plunge
in the icy waters

1192
00:36:42,080 --> 00:36:44,080
and then to the bastu,
which is Swedish for sauna.

1193
00:36:44,120 --> 00:36:46,120
and then to the bastu,
which is Swedish for sauna.

1194
00:36:46,160 --> 00:36:47,280
and then to the bastu,
which is Swedish for sauna.

1195
00:36:47,320 --> 00:36:49,320
I'm going to go in at 70 degrees
for about ten minutes,

1196
00:36:49,360 --> 00:36:51,360
I'm going to go in at 70 degrees
for about ten minutes,

1197
00:36:51,400 --> 00:36:51,880
I'm going to go in at 70 degrees
for about ten minutes,

1198
00:36:51,920 --> 00:36:53,920
which is rather longer
than a cinnamon bun.

1199
00:36:53,960 --> 00:36:55,080
which is rather longer
than a cinnamon bun.

1200
00:36:55,120 --> 00:36:57,120
And in Sweden,
the sauna is taken in the nude.

1201
00:36:57,160 --> 00:36:59,160
And in Sweden,
the sauna is taken in the nude.

1202
00:36:59,200 --> 00:36:59,400
And in Sweden,
the sauna is taken in the nude.

1203
00:37:11,160 --> 00:37:13,160
'Coming up, I return to urbanism...'

1204
00:37:13,200 --> 00:37:14,720
'Coming up, I return to urbanism...'

1205
00:37:14,760 --> 00:37:16,440
Look at these beautiful gables,

1206
00:37:16,480 --> 00:37:18,480
the soft lighting and the
restaurants that glow their welcome.

1207
00:37:18,520 --> 00:37:20,520
the soft lighting and the
restaurants that glow their welcome.

1208
00:37:20,560 --> 00:37:20,760
the soft lighting and the
restaurants that glow their welcome.

1209
00:37:22,120 --> 00:37:24,120
'..and at one of the world's
oldest bars,

1210
00:37:24,160 --> 00:37:24,920
'..and at one of the world's
oldest bars,

1211
00:37:24,960 --> 00:37:26,960
'I learn the language of love.'

1212
00:37:27,000 --> 00:37:27,400
'I learn the language of love.'

1213
00:37:27,440 --> 00:37:29,440
IN SWEDISH:

1214
00:37:29,480 --> 00:37:29,640
IN SWEDISH:

1215
00:37:41,120 --> 00:37:43,120
'I'm back in the Swedish capital,
Stockholm,

1216
00:37:43,160 --> 00:37:44,240
'I'm back in the Swedish capital,
Stockholm,

1217
00:37:44,280 --> 00:37:46,280
'ruddy cheeked
from my icy archipelago adventure.

1218
00:37:46,320 --> 00:37:47,800
'ruddy cheeked
from my icy archipelago adventure.

1219
00:37:49,320 --> 00:37:51,320
'And being mid-afternoon,
it's already becoming dark.

1220
00:37:51,360 --> 00:37:52,960
'And being mid-afternoon,
it's already becoming dark.

1221
00:37:54,840 --> 00:37:56,840
'On the old town island
of Gamla Stan,

1222
00:37:56,880 --> 00:37:58,240
'On the old town island
of Gamla Stan,

1223
00:37:58,280 --> 00:38:00,280
'I'm inspired
to continue my exploration

1224
00:38:00,320 --> 00:38:00,840
'I'm inspired
to continue my exploration

1225
00:38:00,880 --> 00:38:02,880
'of what connects the Swedes
to this wonderful place.'

1226
00:38:02,920 --> 00:38:04,320
'of what connects the Swedes
to this wonderful place.'

1227
00:38:05,600 --> 00:38:07,600
Returning from Vaxholm to Stockholm,

1228
00:38:07,640 --> 00:38:09,040
Returning from Vaxholm to Stockholm,

1229
00:38:09,080 --> 00:38:11,080
a city which is
increasingly familiar to me,

1230
00:38:11,120 --> 00:38:11,960
a city which is
increasingly familiar to me,

1231
00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:14,000
has felt like a homecoming
after a short holiday.

1232
00:38:14,040 --> 00:38:15,680
has felt like a homecoming
after a short holiday.

1233
00:38:15,720 --> 00:38:17,720
'Despite being one of Europe's
richest countries,

1234
00:38:17,760 --> 00:38:19,280
'Despite being one of Europe's
richest countries,

1235
00:38:19,320 --> 00:38:21,320
'there's very little bling
on display.

1236
00:38:21,360 --> 00:38:22,440
'there's very little bling
on display.

1237
00:38:22,480 --> 00:38:24,480
'Another very Swedish characteristic

1238
00:38:24,520 --> 00:38:25,040
'Another very Swedish characteristic

1239
00:38:25,080 --> 00:38:27,080
'is the marked lack
of towering glass skyscrapers.

1240
00:38:27,120 --> 00:38:28,200
'is the marked lack
of towering glass skyscrapers.

1241
00:38:29,440 --> 00:38:31,440
'Strolling the medieval streets
is a delight.'

1242
00:38:31,480 --> 00:38:31,880
'Strolling the medieval streets
is a delight.'

1243
00:38:33,960 --> 00:38:35,960
The old town of Stockholm
is very well preserved.

1244
00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,280
The old town of Stockholm
is very well preserved.

1245
00:38:37,320 --> 00:38:39,320
Cobbled streets,
twists and turns and hills.

1246
00:38:39,360 --> 00:38:41,360
Cobbled streets,
twists and turns and hills.

1247
00:38:41,400 --> 00:38:42,080
Cobbled streets,
twists and turns and hills.

1248
00:38:42,120 --> 00:38:44,120
Very, very charming.

1249
00:38:44,160 --> 00:38:44,360
Very, very charming.

1250
00:38:44,400 --> 00:38:46,400
And a conservation marvel.

1251
00:38:46,440 --> 00:38:47,160
And a conservation marvel.

1252
00:38:47,200 --> 00:38:49,200
No modern buildings
interrupting the facades.

1253
00:38:49,240 --> 00:38:50,320
No modern buildings
interrupting the facades.

1254
00:38:50,360 --> 00:38:52,360
Look at these beautiful gables,
look at these pastel colours,

1255
00:38:52,400 --> 00:38:53,600
Look at these beautiful gables,
look at these pastel colours,

1256
00:38:53,640 --> 00:38:55,640
the soft lighting and the
restaurants that glow their welcome.

1257
00:38:55,680 --> 00:38:57,680
the soft lighting and the
restaurants that glow their welcome.

1258
00:38:57,720 --> 00:38:57,920
the soft lighting and the
restaurants that glow their welcome.

1259
00:39:02,760 --> 00:39:04,760
'I'm learning that in Sweden,
when the dark winter nights draw in,

1260
00:39:04,800 --> 00:39:06,800
'I'm learning that in Sweden,
when the dark winter nights draw in,

1261
00:39:06,840 --> 00:39:07,360
'I'm learning that in Sweden,
when the dark winter nights draw in,

1262
00:39:07,400 --> 00:39:09,400
'you arrange to pass the time
by keeping yourself busy.

1263
00:39:09,440 --> 00:39:11,280
'you arrange to pass the time
by keeping yourself busy.

1264
00:39:12,480 --> 00:39:14,480
'A four-minute stroll away
is a Stockholm institution

1265
00:39:14,520 --> 00:39:15,400
'A four-minute stroll away
is a Stockholm institution

1266
00:39:15,440 --> 00:39:17,440
'which has been keeping
locals occupied for centuries.'

1267
00:39:17,480 --> 00:39:19,480
'which has been keeping
locals occupied for centuries.'

1268
00:39:19,520 --> 00:39:19,800
'which has been keeping
locals occupied for centuries.'

1269
00:39:19,840 --> 00:39:21,840
Do you know, I think
I might go into this old bar here.

1270
00:39:21,880 --> 00:39:23,280
Do you know, I think
I might go into this old bar here.

1271
00:39:23,320 --> 00:39:25,320
It's what they call
a "schnapps" decision.

1272
00:39:25,360 --> 00:39:25,560
It's what they call
a "schnapps" decision.

1273
00:39:30,160 --> 00:39:32,160
'In fact, I've been looking forward
to spending an evening here

1274
00:39:32,200 --> 00:39:34,200
'In fact, I've been looking forward
to spending an evening here

1275
00:39:34,240 --> 00:39:34,520
'In fact, I've been looking forward
to spending an evening here

1276
00:39:34,560 --> 00:39:36,560
'ever since arriving in Stockholm.

1277
00:39:36,600 --> 00:39:37,920
'ever since arriving in Stockholm.

1278
00:39:37,960 --> 00:39:39,960
'Head barman Simon will be my host.'

1279
00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:40,880
'Head barman Simon will be my host.'

1280
00:39:40,920 --> 00:39:42,680
Good evening.
Good evening.

1281
00:39:42,720 --> 00:39:44,720
Hello, Michael. I'm Simon.
Simon.

1282
00:39:44,760 --> 00:39:45,040
Hello, Michael. I'm Simon.
Simon.

1283
00:39:45,080 --> 00:39:47,080
Good to see you, Simon.
Are these schnapps glasses?

1284
00:39:47,120 --> 00:39:47,520
Good to see you, Simon.
Are these schnapps glasses?

1285
00:39:47,560 --> 00:39:49,560
<font color="
so... when in Rome.

1286
00:39:49,600 --> 00:39:51,200
Yes. Well, you're in Sweden now,
so... when in Rome.

1287
00:39:51,240 --> 00:39:53,240
This is, erm... This is a very well
known and ancient place, isn't it?

1288
00:39:53,280 --> 00:39:54,440
This is, erm... This is a very well
known and ancient place, isn't it?

1289
00:39:54,480 --> 00:39:56,120
Yeah. I mean, it's arguably the...

1290
00:39:56,160 --> 00:39:58,160
probably the oldest restaurant
<font color="

1291
00:39:58,200 --> 00:39:58,440
probably the oldest restaurant
in the world.

1292
00:39:58,480 --> 00:39:59,840
I mean, Google says different.

1293
00:39:59,880 --> 00:40:01,880
There's a place in Madrid
that opened in 1725.

1294
00:40:01,920 --> 00:40:02,720
There's a place in Madrid
that opened in 1725.

1295
00:40:02,760 --> 00:40:04,760
I've been there.
Oh, yeah, OK.

1296
00:40:04,800 --> 00:40:05,040
I've been there.
<font color="

1297
00:40:05,080 --> 00:40:06,960
But this opened in 1722.

1298
00:40:07,000 --> 00:40:09,000
My goodness. I mean,
that's more than 300 years.Yes.

1299
00:40:09,040 --> 00:40:09,400
My goodness. I mean,
that's more than 300 years.Yes.

1300
00:40:09,440 --> 00:40:11,440
There is a painter called Zorn
who rescued the place

1301
00:40:11,480 --> 00:40:13,480
There is a painter called Zorn
who rescued the place

1302
00:40:13,520 --> 00:40:14,000
<font color="
who rescued the place

1303
00:40:14,040 --> 00:40:16,040
because it was near bankruptcy.
Yes.

1304
00:40:16,080 --> 00:40:16,360
because it was near bankruptcy.
Yes.

1305
00:40:16,400 --> 00:40:18,400
And then in his will,
became a part of Swedish heritage.

1306
00:40:18,440 --> 00:40:19,480
And then in his will,
became a part of Swedish heritage.

1307
00:40:19,520 --> 00:40:21,520
<font color="
will never close.

1308
00:40:21,560 --> 00:40:23,280
He said that this restaurant
will never close.

1309
00:40:23,320 --> 00:40:25,240
Ever, no matter what.
MICHAEL LAUGHS

1310
00:40:26,840 --> 00:40:28,640
And that must be unique,
I would think.Yeah.

1311
00:40:28,680 --> 00:40:30,680
'Sweden's preferred
distilled liquor, schnapps,

1312
00:40:30,720 --> 00:40:32,200
'Sweden's preferred
distilled liquor, schnapps,

1313
00:40:32,240 --> 00:40:34,240
'is made from potatoes or grains

1314
00:40:34,280 --> 00:40:34,600
'is made from potatoes or grains

1315
00:40:34,640 --> 00:40:36,640
'and flavoured with anything,
from butterscotch to watermelon.

1316
00:40:36,680 --> 00:40:38,040
'and flavoured with anything,
from butterscotch to watermelon.

1317
00:40:39,480 --> 00:40:41,480
'At Den Gyldene Freden,
there's an added extra.'

1318
00:40:41,520 --> 00:40:42,360
'At Den Gyldene Freden,
there's an added extra.'

1319
00:40:43,800 --> 00:40:45,240
Usually, we serve it with a beer.

1320
00:40:45,280 --> 00:40:47,280
You drink it
at the beginning of the dinner.

1321
00:40:47,320 --> 00:40:47,600
You drink it
<font color="

1322
00:40:47,640 --> 00:40:49,640
We have our own unique schnapps,
which is this.

1323
00:40:49,680 --> 00:40:50,080
We have our own unique schnapps,
which is this.

1324
00:40:50,120 --> 00:40:52,120
It's made in the archipelago,
just past Vaxholm.

1325
00:40:52,160 --> 00:40:52,920
It's made in the archipelago,
just past Vaxholm.

1326
00:40:52,960 --> 00:40:54,320
It's nice and chilled.

1327
00:40:55,560 --> 00:40:57,560
Now, do we have to think carefully
about the beer as well?

1328
00:40:57,600 --> 00:40:58,040
Now, do we have to think carefully
about the beer as well?

1329
00:40:58,080 --> 00:41:00,080
Er, well, Swedes love lager.
OK.

1330
00:41:00,120 --> 00:41:01,360
Er, well, Swedes love lager.
OK.

1331
00:41:01,400 --> 00:41:03,400
This is one of the oldest lagers
in Sweden,

1332
00:41:03,440 --> 00:41:04,240
This is one of the oldest lagers
in Sweden,

1333
00:41:04,280 --> 00:41:06,280
<font color="

1334
00:41:06,320 --> 00:41:06,520
from a place called Falkenberg.

1335
00:41:06,560 --> 00:41:08,200
So, slurp, and then a sip of beer,

1336
00:41:08,240 --> 00:41:10,240
and then
you're a fully qualified Swede.

1337
00:41:10,280 --> 00:41:10,560
and then
you're a fully qualified Swede.

1338
00:41:10,600 --> 00:41:12,480
Well, let me do that straight away.
Yeah.

1339
00:41:16,160 --> 00:41:18,160
Ah! Fire, fire. Glorious.

1340
00:41:18,200 --> 00:41:19,040
Ah! Fire, fire. Glorious.

1341
00:41:19,080 --> 00:41:20,840
Simon?
Yes.

1342
00:41:20,880 --> 00:41:22,640
You have a very English accent.

1343
00:41:22,680 --> 00:41:24,680
I am English. So, I've lived here
for nearly 20 years now.

1344
00:41:24,720 --> 00:41:25,600
I am English. So, I've lived here
for nearly 20 years now.

1345
00:41:25,640 --> 00:41:27,640
What's it been like settling in?
I mean, it's a beautiful country.

1346
00:41:27,680 --> 00:41:29,440
What's it been like settling in?
<font color="

1347
00:41:29,480 --> 00:41:31,480
They're very open to tourists.

1348
00:41:31,520 --> 00:41:32,760
They're very open to tourists.

1349
00:41:32,800 --> 00:41:34,800
The problem for me is that I have
quite a thick northern accent,

1350
00:41:34,840 --> 00:41:35,640
The problem for me is that I have
quite a thick northern accent,

1351
00:41:35,680 --> 00:41:37,680
and when you speak Swedish,
<font color="

1352
00:41:37,720 --> 00:41:39,400
and when you speak Swedish,
you have to do the melody.

1353
00:41:39,440 --> 00:41:41,080
Give me an example of a sentence

1354
00:41:41,120 --> 00:41:43,120
where you go up and down
in your modulations,

1355
00:41:43,160 --> 00:41:43,560
where you go up and down
in your modulations,

1356
00:41:43,600 --> 00:41:45,320
where you sing... sing-song.

1357
00:41:45,360 --> 00:41:47,360
well i love you
you know, it means I love you...

1358
00:41:47,400 --> 00:41:48,720
well i love you
<font color="

1359
00:41:48,760 --> 00:41:50,120
MICHAEL LAUGHS
You're so kind!

1360
00:41:50,160 --> 00:41:52,160
You've only been here two minutes.
I've only just arrived.

1361
00:41:52,200 --> 00:41:52,480
You've only been here two minutes.
I've only just arrived.

1362
00:41:52,520 --> 00:41:54,520
I adore you.
I adore you.

1363
00:41:54,560 --> 00:41:55,200
I adore you.
I adore you.

1364
00:41:55,240 --> 00:41:57,240
How did you find the schnapps?
I can't remember.

1365
00:41:57,280 --> 00:41:57,920
<font color="
I can't remember.

1366
00:41:57,960 --> 00:41:59,960
I wonder if I could have one
to remind me, please?

1367
00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,280
I wonder if I could have one
to remind me, please?

1368
00:42:00,320 --> 00:42:02,160
Do you want to try another one?
Yeah, I do.

1369
00:42:05,840 --> 00:42:07,840
Ah! Wonderful!
So, now you're officially a Swede.

1370
00:42:07,880 --> 00:42:08,560
Ah! Wonderful!
So, now you're officially a Swede.

1371
00:42:08,600 --> 00:42:10,600
I adore you.

1372
00:42:10,640 --> 00:42:11,400
I adore you.

1373
00:42:14,200 --> 00:42:15,880
<font color="

1374
00:42:15,920 --> 00:42:17,920
Won't be able to talk at all soon.
No.

1375
00:42:17,960 --> 00:42:18,240
Won't be able to talk at all soon.
No.

1376
00:42:18,280 --> 00:42:19,400
THEY LAUGH

1377
00:42:22,360 --> 00:42:24,280
'Next time, in Stockholm...'

1378
00:42:24,320 --> 00:42:26,320
I've not had this much fun
since I was five.

1379
00:42:26,360 --> 00:42:28,160
I've not had this much fun
since I was five.

1380
00:42:28,200 --> 00:42:30,200
'..I discover more
about this spectacular city...'

1381
00:42:30,240 --> 00:42:30,560
'..I discover more
about this spectacular city...'

1382
00:42:30,600 --> 00:42:32,600
Ooh, la, la. This is astonishing.

1383
00:42:32,640 --> 00:42:34,560
Ooh, la, la. This is astonishing.

1384
00:42:34,600 --> 00:42:36,600
This is not the sort of place
where a man asks for a glass.

1385
00:42:36,640 --> 00:42:38,640
This is not the sort of place
where a man asks for a glass.

1386
00:42:38,680 --> 00:42:38,960
This is not the sort of place
where a man asks for a glass.

1387
00:42:39,000 --> 00:42:41,000
CHEERING

1388
00:42:41,040 --> 00:42:41,800
CHEERING