Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Scandinavia and its curious tribes explored, taking in Finland and its penchant for saunas. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.

Finland and a visit to what lies at the heart of the country's social and political life – the sauna.

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

15 minutes

Clip

Music

Outta Space by Jimi Tenor
Downtown by Jimi Tenor

Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderGunnar Cauthery
ProducerGemma Jenkins
AbridgerRichard Hamilton
AuthorMichael Booth

Broadcasts

  • Thu 13 Feb 201409:45
  • Fri 14 Feb 201400:30
  • Thu 7 Feb 201914:45
  • Fri 8 Feb 201902:45

Listen to more Audio Books

Listen to more Audio Books

Including My Sister The Serial Killer, Queenie, The Flatshare and more.

Opening Lines

Opening Lines

John Yorke unpacks the themes behind the stories in Radio 4's weekend afternoon dramas.

Sample our books and authors Clip Collection

Sample our books and authors Clip Collection

Interviews, previews and reviews

Subscribe to the Short stories podcast

Subscribe to the Short stories podcast

Featuring the best stories from the UK's finest writers

How many of these 100 Novels have you read?

How many of these 100 Novels have you read?

After a passionate debate, our panel has come up with this surprising literary selection.

Finding Your Story

Finding Your Story

Ten remarkable novels about identity: Which one will help you discover yourself?

BBC Arts: Books

BBC Arts: Books

Celebrating reading and the 100 novels that have shaped our world.