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Sweden, the Perfect Society
Scandinavia and its curious tribes explored and how Sweden’s neighbours’ opinion differs from others. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
Sweden – a country held up as a beacon of perfection by the Western world and yet disliked by its neighbours.
Journalist Michael Booth embarks on a revealing and often humorous journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover the secrets of their success.
Reader: Gunnar Cauthery
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Produced by Gemma Jenkins
Last on
Sat 9 Feb 2019
02:45
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Clog Mazurka by Blekinge Spelmansförbund
Colouring of Pigeons by The Knife
Get Some by Lykke LiInÂ
The Hall of The Mountain King (Peer Gynt) by Edvard Grieg
Colouring of Pigeons by The Knife
Get Some by Lykke LiInÂ
The Hall of The Mountain King (Peer Gynt) by Edvard Grieg
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Reader | Gunnar Cauthery |
Producer | Gemma Jenkins |
Abridger | Richard Hamilton |
Author | Michael Booth |
Broadcasts
- Fri 14 Feb 2014 09:45´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 FM
- Sat 15 Feb 2014 00:30´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Fri 8 Feb 2019 14:45´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 9 Feb 2019 02:45´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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