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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,480 --> 00:00:03,480 Come with me as I take you to some of my favourite cities 2 00:00:03,520 --> 00:00:05,320 Come with me as I take you to some of my favourite cities 3 00:00:05,360 --> 00:00:07,080 on a long weekend. 4 00:00:10,720 --> 00:00:12,360 Buongiorno, tutti. 5 00:00:14,120 --> 00:00:16,120 'Together, we'll explore the places I love...' 6 00:00:16,160 --> 00:00:17,600 'Together, we'll explore the places I love...' 7 00:00:17,640 --> 00:00:19,640 Oh, Palermo, what a beauty you are! 8 00:00:19,680 --> 00:00:21,680 Oh, Palermo, what a beauty you are! 9 00:00:21,720 --> 00:00:22,240 Oh, Palermo, what a beauty you are! 10 00:00:22,280 --> 00:00:23,720 Oh, my word. 11 00:00:23,760 --> 00:00:25,760 Madrid is next to heaven. 12 00:00:25,800 --> 00:00:26,800 Madrid is next to heaven. 13 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:30,000 '..and discover places new.' 14 00:00:30,040 --> 00:00:31,000 '..and discover places new.' 15 00:00:31,040 --> 00:00:33,040 We put the "vroom, vroom" into Milano. 16 00:00:33,080 --> 00:00:33,880 We put the "vroom, vroom" into Milano. 17 00:00:33,920 --> 00:00:35,920 Oh, my. This is astonishing! 18 00:00:35,960 --> 00:00:37,960 Oh, my. This is astonishing! 19 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:38,160 Oh, my. This is astonishing! 20 00:00:40,440 --> 00:00:42,440 'From Stockholm to Lisbon...' 21 00:00:42,480 --> 00:00:43,080 'From Stockholm to Lisbon...' 22 00:00:43,120 --> 00:00:44,400 We'll raise a glass. 23 00:00:44,440 --> 00:00:46,200 Saude. Saude. 24 00:00:46,240 --> 00:00:48,240 And enjoy great food. 25 00:00:48,280 --> 00:00:48,840 And enjoy great food. 26 00:00:48,880 --> 00:00:50,880 Mmm! Pork that melts in your mouth. 27 00:00:50,920 --> 00:00:52,120 Mmm! Pork that melts in your mouth. 28 00:00:52,160 --> 00:00:54,160 I don't think there's any delicate way of eating it. 29 00:00:54,200 --> 00:00:54,760 I don't think there's any delicate way of eating it. 30 00:00:54,800 --> 00:00:56,800 Oh! SHE LAUGHS 31 00:00:56,840 --> 00:00:57,160 Oh! SHE LAUGHS 32 00:00:58,480 --> 00:01:00,480 '..we'll leave the tourist trail behind...' 33 00:01:00,520 --> 00:01:01,040 '..we'll leave the tourist trail behind...' 34 00:01:01,080 --> 00:01:03,080 Every bone in my body is being shaken. 35 00:01:03,120 --> 00:01:04,080 Every bone in my body is being shaken. 36 00:01:04,120 --> 00:01:06,120 My goodness, we are on the ice. Yeah! 37 00:01:06,160 --> 00:01:07,080 My goodness, we are on the ice. Yeah! 38 00:01:07,120 --> 00:01:08,560 Oh, my word. 39 00:01:08,600 --> 00:01:10,600 We are tacking! 40 00:01:10,640 --> 00:01:11,480 We are tacking! 41 00:01:11,520 --> 00:01:13,520 '..and seek out special places to stay.' 42 00:01:13,560 --> 00:01:14,760 '..and seek out special places to stay.' 43 00:01:17,160 --> 00:01:19,160 The view of Prague is magnificent. 44 00:01:19,200 --> 00:01:21,200 The view of Prague is magnificent. 45 00:01:21,240 --> 00:01:21,880 The view of Prague is magnificent. 46 00:01:21,920 --> 00:01:23,920 'Along the way, we'll make new friends...' 47 00:01:23,960 --> 00:01:24,880 'Along the way, we'll make new friends...' 48 00:01:24,920 --> 00:01:26,920 Ciao! Salvatore. 49 00:01:26,960 --> 00:01:27,600 Ciao! Salvatore. 50 00:01:27,640 --> 00:01:29,640 Do you mind if... we do a selfie? Oh, really? 51 00:01:29,680 --> 00:01:30,360 Do you mind if... we do a selfie? Oh, really? 52 00:01:30,400 --> 00:01:32,400 '..and memories to last a lifetime.' 53 00:01:32,440 --> 00:01:32,800 '..and memories to last a lifetime.' 54 00:01:32,840 --> 00:01:34,840 Oh! Ohhhh-oh-oh-oh! Yes! That's great! 55 00:01:34,880 --> 00:01:36,880 Oh! Ohhhh-oh-oh-oh! Yes! That's great! 56 00:01:36,920 --> 00:01:37,240 Oh! Ohhhh-oh-oh-oh! Yes! That's great! 57 00:01:38,480 --> 00:01:40,480 I think I shall always remember this. This is a beautiful moment. 58 00:01:40,520 --> 00:01:41,200 I think I shall always remember this. This is a beautiful moment. 59 00:01:41,240 --> 00:01:43,240 I have rarely seen such opulence. 60 00:01:43,280 --> 00:01:45,200 I have rarely seen such opulence. 61 00:01:45,240 --> 00:01:47,240 What an amazing sight. 62 00:01:47,280 --> 00:01:48,880 What an amazing sight. 63 00:01:48,920 --> 00:01:50,920 I am loving this. 64 00:01:50,960 --> 00:01:51,120 I am loving this. 65 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:54,000 I can't wait to show you more. 66 00:01:54,040 --> 00:01:54,200 I can't wait to show you more. 67 00:02:09,800 --> 00:02:11,800 My long weekend exploring Sweden's capital, Stockholm, continues. 68 00:02:11,840 --> 00:02:13,840 My long weekend exploring Sweden's capital, Stockholm, continues. 69 00:02:13,880 --> 00:02:14,240 My long weekend exploring Sweden's capital, Stockholm, continues. 70 00:02:19,680 --> 00:02:21,680 A short flight north-east of Britain, 71 00:02:21,720 --> 00:02:22,120 A short flight north-east of Britain, 72 00:02:22,160 --> 00:02:24,160 this watery city is spread across a patchwork of 14 islands, 73 00:02:24,200 --> 00:02:26,200 this watery city is spread across a patchwork of 14 islands, 74 00:02:26,240 --> 00:02:27,000 this watery city is spread across a patchwork of 14 islands, 75 00:02:27,040 --> 00:02:29,040 linked together by bridges and ferries. 76 00:02:29,080 --> 00:02:29,800 linked together by bridges and ferries. 77 00:02:39,600 --> 00:02:41,600 The beautiful setting makes it well worth a visit. 78 00:02:41,640 --> 00:02:42,600 The beautiful setting makes it well worth a visit. 79 00:02:45,040 --> 00:02:47,040 And the relaxed Swedish attitude to life is attractive, too. 80 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:49,080 And the relaxed Swedish attitude to life is attractive, too. 81 00:02:49,120 --> 00:02:49,920 And the relaxed Swedish attitude to life is attractive, too. 82 00:02:54,960 --> 00:02:56,960 Whether you're island-hopping, window-shopping, 83 00:02:57,000 --> 00:02:58,360 Whether you're island-hopping, window-shopping, 84 00:02:58,400 --> 00:03:00,400 schnapps-shotting, meatball-scoffing, 85 00:03:00,440 --> 00:03:01,840 schnapps-shotting, meatball-scoffing, 86 00:03:01,880 --> 00:03:03,880 the Swedish capital has an archipelago of experiences for you. 87 00:03:03,920 --> 00:03:05,920 the Swedish capital has an archipelago of experiences for you. 88 00:03:05,960 --> 00:03:06,240 the Swedish capital has an archipelago of experiences for you. 89 00:03:06,280 --> 00:03:08,280 Let's "stock" up and feel at "home" in Stockholm. 90 00:03:08,320 --> 00:03:09,960 Let's "stock" up and feel at "home" in Stockholm. 91 00:03:11,760 --> 00:03:13,760 'So far...' My goodness. 92 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:14,240 'So far...' My goodness. 93 00:03:14,280 --> 00:03:16,280 '..I've made friends in the midst of meatballs...' 94 00:03:16,320 --> 00:03:17,680 '..I've made friends in the midst of meatballs...' 95 00:03:17,720 --> 00:03:19,720 ALL:Skal. 96 00:03:19,760 --> 00:03:21,640 Oh, my word. 97 00:03:21,680 --> 00:03:23,680 '..discovered a record-breaking banquet table...' 98 00:03:23,720 --> 00:03:25,400 '..discovered a record-breaking banquet table...' 99 00:03:25,440 --> 00:03:27,440 I've been to state banquets in Buckingham Palace.Mm-hm. 100 00:03:27,480 --> 00:03:27,760 I've been to state banquets in Buckingham Palace.Mm-hm. 101 00:03:27,800 --> 00:03:29,800 I don't think I've ever seen a table this big. 102 00:03:29,840 --> 00:03:30,320 I don't think I've ever seen a table this big. 103 00:03:30,360 --> 00:03:32,360 '..and braved the frozen Baltic.' 104 00:03:32,400 --> 00:03:33,880 '..and braved the frozen Baltic.' 105 00:03:33,920 --> 00:03:35,920 My goodness, we are on the ice. Yes! 106 00:03:35,960 --> 00:03:36,840 My goodness, we are on the ice. Yes! 107 00:03:36,880 --> 00:03:38,880 I think I shall always remember this. This is a beautiful moment. 108 00:03:38,920 --> 00:03:39,600 I think I shall always remember this. This is a beautiful moment. 109 00:03:41,600 --> 00:03:43,440 'Today, I'll get crafty...' 110 00:03:43,480 --> 00:03:45,480 I have not had this much fun since I was five. 111 00:03:45,520 --> 00:03:46,360 I have not had this much fun since I was five. 112 00:03:46,400 --> 00:03:47,640 SHE LAUGHS 113 00:03:47,680 --> 00:03:49,680 '..with some very curvy ceramics...' 114 00:03:49,720 --> 00:03:50,160 '..with some very curvy ceramics...' 115 00:03:50,200 --> 00:03:52,200 Every time it twitches, I get very nervous. 116 00:03:52,240 --> 00:03:52,840 Every time it twitches, I get very nervous. 117 00:03:52,880 --> 00:03:54,880 '..be swept up with the local crowd as teams do battle on the ice...' 118 00:03:54,920 --> 00:03:56,920 '..be swept up with the local crowd as teams do battle on the ice...' 119 00:03:56,960 --> 00:03:57,640 '..be swept up with the local crowd as teams do battle on the ice...' 120 00:03:57,680 --> 00:03:59,680 Oh! Ohhhh-oh-oh-oh! Yes! That's great! 121 00:03:59,720 --> 00:04:01,600 Oh! Ohhhh-oh-oh-oh! Yes! That's great! 122 00:04:01,640 --> 00:04:02,800 Oh, my. 123 00:04:02,840 --> 00:04:04,840 '..and marvel at magnificent mosaics.' 124 00:04:04,880 --> 00:04:06,320 '..and marvel at magnificent mosaics.' 125 00:04:06,360 --> 00:04:08,360 This is astonishing. HE CHUCKLES 126 00:04:08,400 --> 00:04:10,280 This is astonishing. HE CHUCKLES 127 00:04:13,560 --> 00:04:15,520 It may not be obvious that Stockholm 128 00:04:15,560 --> 00:04:17,560 is closer to the Arctic Circle than Moscow is. 129 00:04:17,600 --> 00:04:19,600 is closer to the Arctic Circle than Moscow is. 130 00:04:19,640 --> 00:04:19,920 is closer to the Arctic Circle than Moscow is. 131 00:04:19,960 --> 00:04:21,960 In the cold winters, it's dark by 3pm. 132 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:22,960 In the cold winters, it's dark by 3pm. 133 00:04:24,920 --> 00:04:26,920 However, Swedes seem to adjust well to the changing seasons. 134 00:04:26,960 --> 00:04:28,960 However, Swedes seem to adjust well to the changing seasons. 135 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:29,640 However, Swedes seem to adjust well to the changing seasons. 136 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:31,680 A Swedish word describes the national character - "lagom". 137 00:04:31,720 --> 00:04:33,720 A Swedish word describes the national character - "lagom". 138 00:04:33,760 --> 00:04:34,320 A Swedish word describes the national character - "lagom". 139 00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:36,360 It means "in moderation", "just right", 140 00:04:36,400 --> 00:04:38,400 It means "in moderation", "just right", 141 00:04:38,440 --> 00:04:39,120 It means "in moderation", "just right", 142 00:04:39,160 --> 00:04:41,160 and it helps to explain why Sweden is ranked 143 00:04:41,200 --> 00:04:41,800 and it helps to explain why Sweden is ranked 144 00:04:41,840 --> 00:04:43,840 as one of the world's happiest places to live. 145 00:04:43,880 --> 00:04:44,240 as one of the world's happiest places to live. 146 00:04:49,720 --> 00:04:51,720 Returning to the island of Sodermalm, 147 00:04:51,760 --> 00:04:52,320 Returning to the island of Sodermalm, 148 00:04:52,360 --> 00:04:54,360 my destination is a sports stadium. 149 00:04:54,400 --> 00:04:54,920 my destination is a sports stadium. 150 00:04:56,640 --> 00:04:58,640 I've come to cheer on the local team, 151 00:04:58,680 --> 00:04:59,120 I've come to cheer on the local team, 152 00:04:59,160 --> 00:05:01,160 which is a great way to help the dark winter evenings fly by. 153 00:05:01,200 --> 00:05:03,200 which is a great way to help the dark winter evenings fly by. 154 00:05:03,240 --> 00:05:03,440 which is a great way to help the dark winter evenings fly by. 155 00:05:04,600 --> 00:05:06,600 And you could try this during your visit. 156 00:05:06,640 --> 00:05:07,280 And you could try this during your visit. 157 00:05:10,640 --> 00:05:12,640 A winter evening in Stockholm offers the opportunity to see bandy, 158 00:05:12,680 --> 00:05:14,680 A winter evening in Stockholm offers the opportunity to see bandy, 159 00:05:14,720 --> 00:05:16,040 A winter evening in Stockholm offers the opportunity to see bandy, 160 00:05:16,080 --> 00:05:18,080 a sport with which I'm not familiar. 161 00:05:18,120 --> 00:05:18,440 a sport with which I'm not familiar. 162 00:05:18,480 --> 00:05:20,480 But one of the local teams, Hammarby, 163 00:05:20,520 --> 00:05:21,160 But one of the local teams, Hammarby, 164 00:05:21,200 --> 00:05:23,200 has an important match tonight, and I'm joining the crowd. 165 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:25,240 has an important match tonight, and I'm joining the crowd. 166 00:05:25,280 --> 00:05:25,480 has an important match tonight, and I'm joining the crowd. 167 00:05:27,040 --> 00:05:29,040 'As popular in Sweden as football and ice hockey, 168 00:05:29,080 --> 00:05:30,960 'As popular in Sweden as football and ice hockey, 169 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:33,000 'bandy sits somewhere between the two.' 170 00:05:33,040 --> 00:05:34,040 'bandy sits somewhere between the two.' 171 00:05:34,080 --> 00:05:35,800 Thank you, thank you. Welcome. 172 00:05:35,840 --> 00:05:37,840 'All I know is that it's played on ice. 173 00:05:37,880 --> 00:05:38,920 'All I know is that it's played on ice. 174 00:05:38,960 --> 00:05:40,960 'Jonna, who coaches the youth team of the home side, Hammarby, 175 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:43,000 'Jonna, who coaches the youth team of the home side, Hammarby, 176 00:05:43,040 --> 00:05:44,040 'Jonna, who coaches the youth team of the home side, Hammarby, 177 00:05:44,080 --> 00:05:45,080 'brings me up to speed.' 178 00:05:47,800 --> 00:05:49,800 Hello. I'm Michael. Hi. 179 00:05:49,840 --> 00:05:50,200 Hello. I'm Michael. Hi. 180 00:05:50,240 --> 00:05:51,680 SUPPORTERS CHANTING Jonna. 181 00:05:51,720 --> 00:05:53,720 Looks like the other team's supporters are here. 182 00:05:53,760 --> 00:05:54,520 Looks like the other team's supporters are here. 183 00:05:54,560 --> 00:05:56,560 Yeah, they just arrived. And they're quite noisy. 184 00:05:56,600 --> 00:05:56,880 Yeah, they just arrived. And they're quite noisy. 185 00:05:56,920 --> 00:05:58,640 Yeah. Let's go somewhere quieter. 186 00:05:58,680 --> 00:06:00,000 Yeah. 187 00:06:00,040 --> 00:06:02,040 Jonna, I should explain that I know nothing about bandy at all. 188 00:06:02,080 --> 00:06:04,080 Jonna, I should explain that I know nothing about bandy at all. 189 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:04,360 Jonna, I should explain that I know nothing about bandy at all. 190 00:06:04,400 --> 00:06:06,400 I've never seen this sport before. 191 00:06:06,440 --> 00:06:08,440 The first thing that strikes me is you've got a pitch 192 00:06:08,480 --> 00:06:08,760 The first thing that strikes me is you've got a pitch 193 00:06:08,800 --> 00:06:10,800 that's around the size of a football field.Yeah. 194 00:06:10,840 --> 00:06:12,840 But on the other hand, it looks quite like ice hockey. 195 00:06:12,880 --> 00:06:14,320 But on the other hand, it looks quite like ice hockey. 196 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:16,360 Yeah, it's kind of a mix between hockey and football. 197 00:06:16,400 --> 00:06:18,080 Yeah, it's kind of a mix between hockey and football. 198 00:06:18,120 --> 00:06:20,120 OK. And how many people do you expect in the crowd tonight? 199 00:06:20,160 --> 00:06:22,160 OK. And how many people do you expect in the crowd tonight? 200 00:06:22,200 --> 00:06:22,480 OK. And how many people do you expect in the crowd tonight? 201 00:06:22,520 --> 00:06:24,520 I hope for over 2,000. Wow. 202 00:06:24,560 --> 00:06:25,160 I hope for over 2,000. Wow. 203 00:06:25,200 --> 00:06:27,200 Yeah, it's a big thing in Stockholm, but it originated in England, 204 00:06:27,240 --> 00:06:28,760 Yeah, it's a big thing in Stockholm, but it originated in England, 205 00:06:28,800 --> 00:06:30,800 so hopefully, maybe, we can get some... 206 00:06:30,840 --> 00:06:31,320 so hopefully, maybe, we can get some... 207 00:06:31,360 --> 00:06:33,120 It originated in England? Yes. 208 00:06:33,160 --> 00:06:35,160 I had no idea. Goodness. THEY CHUCKLE 209 00:06:35,200 --> 00:06:35,400 I had no idea. Goodness. THEY CHUCKLE 210 00:06:37,520 --> 00:06:39,520 The origins of bandy are hotly debated. 211 00:06:39,560 --> 00:06:40,840 The origins of bandy are hotly debated. 212 00:06:40,880 --> 00:06:42,880 The first rule book was published in England in 1882, 213 00:06:42,920 --> 00:06:44,920 The first rule book was published in England in 1882, 214 00:06:44,960 --> 00:06:45,240 The first rule book was published in England in 1882, 215 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:46,840 where it's thought to have been played 216 00:06:46,880 --> 00:06:48,880 in the Fens of East Anglia since around 1790. 217 00:06:48,920 --> 00:06:50,880 in the Fens of East Anglia since around 1790. 218 00:06:50,920 --> 00:06:52,920 A century later, in 1894, it was introduced to Sweden. 219 00:06:52,960 --> 00:06:54,960 A century later, in 1894, it was introduced to Sweden. 220 00:06:55,000 --> 00:06:56,200 A century later, in 1894, it was introduced to Sweden. 221 00:06:56,240 --> 00:06:58,240 Unlike ice hockey, bandy is played with a ball rather than a puck. 222 00:06:58,280 --> 00:07:00,280 Unlike ice hockey, bandy is played with a ball rather than a puck. 223 00:07:00,320 --> 00:07:01,800 Unlike ice hockey, bandy is played with a ball rather than a puck. 224 00:07:01,840 --> 00:07:03,840 It's a lightning-fast contact sport, and high-intensity battles 225 00:07:03,880 --> 00:07:05,880 It's a lightning-fast contact sport, and high-intensity battles 226 00:07:05,920 --> 00:07:06,200 It's a lightning-fast contact sport, and high-intensity battles 227 00:07:06,240 --> 00:07:08,240 to win the ball often result in collisions and injuries. 228 00:07:08,280 --> 00:07:10,160 to win the ball often result in collisions and injuries. 229 00:07:12,080 --> 00:07:14,080 Keen to discover what drives someone to participate 230 00:07:14,120 --> 00:07:15,880 Keen to discover what drives someone to participate 231 00:07:15,920 --> 00:07:17,840 in this clash of the icemen, 232 00:07:17,880 --> 00:07:19,880 I've arranged to meet one of the home team's midfielders. 233 00:07:19,920 --> 00:07:21,120 I've arranged to meet one of the home team's midfielders. 234 00:07:24,120 --> 00:07:25,920 Are you Kasper? I am Kasper. 235 00:07:25,960 --> 00:07:27,960 Oh, how very nice to see you. I'm Michael. 236 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:28,720 Oh, how very nice to see you. I'm Michael. 237 00:07:28,760 --> 00:07:30,760 Kasper, did you want to do this when you were a child? 238 00:07:30,800 --> 00:07:31,040 Kasper, did you want to do this when you were a child? 239 00:07:31,080 --> 00:07:32,360 Has it always been your ambition? 240 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:34,400 Yeah, my father played. Oh, really? 241 00:07:34,440 --> 00:07:34,720 Yeah, my father played. Oh, really? 242 00:07:34,760 --> 00:07:36,760 Yeah. So I start very young and loved it since then. 243 00:07:36,800 --> 00:07:38,800 Yeah. So I start very young and loved it since then. 244 00:07:38,840 --> 00:07:39,240 Yeah. So I start very young and loved it since then. 245 00:07:39,280 --> 00:07:41,280 Speed and technique. 246 00:07:41,320 --> 00:07:42,160 Speed and technique. 247 00:07:42,200 --> 00:07:44,200 Yeah, speed is amazing, and obviously a lot of skill involved. 248 00:07:44,240 --> 00:07:45,600 Yeah, speed is amazing, and obviously a lot of skill involved. 249 00:07:45,640 --> 00:07:47,640 Are you from here? Are you from this part of Stockholm?Yeah. 250 00:07:47,680 --> 00:07:48,120 Are you from here? Are you from this part of Stockholm?Yeah. 251 00:07:48,160 --> 00:07:50,160 This is my... Born and raised here. This is my childhood club. 252 00:07:50,200 --> 00:07:52,200 This is my... Born and raised here. This is my childhood club. 253 00:07:52,240 --> 00:07:52,520 This is my... Born and raised here. This is my childhood club. 254 00:07:52,560 --> 00:07:54,560 What do you think about the game tonight? 255 00:07:54,600 --> 00:07:54,880 What do you think about the game tonight? 256 00:07:54,920 --> 00:07:56,200 What are your predictions? 257 00:07:56,240 --> 00:07:58,240 It's a very tough game, but I think we'll win. 258 00:07:58,280 --> 00:08:00,120 It's a very tough game, but I think we'll win. 259 00:08:00,160 --> 00:08:01,720 Very good luck tonight. 260 00:08:01,760 --> 00:08:03,360 Thanks for finding time to talk to me. 261 00:08:03,400 --> 00:08:04,880 Yeah, thank you. Thank you. Bye-bye. 262 00:08:06,840 --> 00:08:08,840 'Having grasped the measure of the home team... 263 00:08:08,880 --> 00:08:09,520 'Having grasped the measure of the home team... 264 00:08:11,360 --> 00:08:13,360 '..I go in search of the opposition.' 265 00:08:13,400 --> 00:08:13,760 '..I go in search of the opposition.' 266 00:08:15,800 --> 00:08:16,760 Hej. Hej. 267 00:08:16,800 --> 00:08:18,800 One IPA, please. Tack. 268 00:08:18,840 --> 00:08:19,480 One IPA, please. Tack. 269 00:08:22,360 --> 00:08:24,280 I feel slightly out of place wearing yellow, 270 00:08:24,320 --> 00:08:26,320 surrounded by green and orange. 271 00:08:26,360 --> 00:08:27,640 surrounded by green and orange. 272 00:08:27,680 --> 00:08:29,120 And this is not the sort of place 273 00:08:29,160 --> 00:08:31,160 where a man asks for a glass for his beer. 274 00:08:31,200 --> 00:08:31,880 where a man asks for a glass for his beer. 275 00:08:34,200 --> 00:08:36,200 The home side, Hammarby, have twice been national champions, 276 00:08:36,240 --> 00:08:37,440 The home side, Hammarby, have twice been national champions, 277 00:08:37,480 --> 00:08:39,480 in 2010 and 2013. 278 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:40,920 in 2010 and 2013. 279 00:08:40,960 --> 00:08:42,960 Tonight's opposition, Bollnas, from central Sweden, 280 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:44,400 Tonight's opposition, Bollnas, from central Sweden, 281 00:08:44,440 --> 00:08:46,440 last won the championship in 1956. 282 00:08:46,480 --> 00:08:48,480 last won the championship in 1956. 283 00:08:48,520 --> 00:08:49,080 last won the championship in 1956. 284 00:08:49,120 --> 00:08:50,880 Its supporters are here in force. 285 00:08:52,400 --> 00:08:54,400 You're a pretty good team, I believe.Yes. 286 00:08:54,440 --> 00:08:54,800 You're a pretty good team, I believe.Yes. 287 00:08:54,840 --> 00:08:56,840 Yep. Are you very hopeful this evening? 288 00:08:56,880 --> 00:08:57,720 Yep. Are you very hopeful this evening? 289 00:08:57,760 --> 00:08:59,760 I'm very hopeful. I think Bollnas gonna win 4-3. 290 00:08:59,800 --> 00:09:01,800 I'm very hopeful. I think Bollnas gonna win 4-3. 291 00:09:01,840 --> 00:09:02,400 I'm very hopeful. I think Bollnas gonna win 4-3. 292 00:09:02,440 --> 00:09:04,440 All right. You're very precise in your prediction.Yes. Yes. 293 00:09:04,480 --> 00:09:05,640 All right. You're very precise in your prediction.Yes. Yes. 294 00:09:05,680 --> 00:09:07,680 I see all the green supporters 295 00:09:07,720 --> 00:09:07,960 I see all the green supporters 296 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:10,000 and all the orange supporters are here together.Yeah. 297 00:09:10,040 --> 00:09:11,040 and all the orange supporters are here together.Yeah. 298 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:13,080 Is there a good spirit in bandy? Yes. 299 00:09:13,120 --> 00:09:13,400 Is there a good spirit in bandy? Yes. 300 00:09:13,440 --> 00:09:15,440 In bandy, it's very good spirit. Very good spirit, yes. 301 00:09:15,480 --> 00:09:16,280 In bandy, it's very good spirit. Very good spirit, yes. 302 00:09:16,320 --> 00:09:17,600 Yes, yes. Have a great evening. 303 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:19,640 Yeah. Thank you. Bye-bye. Thank you very much. Bye-bye. 304 00:09:19,680 --> 00:09:20,520 Yeah. Thank you. Bye-bye. Thank you very much. Bye-bye. 305 00:09:22,160 --> 00:09:24,160 The match is about to start, and no beers beyond this point. 306 00:09:24,200 --> 00:09:25,000 The match is about to start, and no beers beyond this point. 307 00:09:28,840 --> 00:09:30,840 Now to find Jonna in the stands, 308 00:09:30,880 --> 00:09:32,280 Now to find Jonna in the stands, 309 00:09:32,320 --> 00:09:34,320 which are shared by supporters from both teams. 310 00:09:34,360 --> 00:09:34,800 which are shared by supporters from both teams. 311 00:09:35,920 --> 00:09:37,920 Hammarby are in their home colours, green, 312 00:09:37,960 --> 00:09:38,520 Hammarby are in their home colours, green, 313 00:09:38,560 --> 00:09:40,560 and rivals Bollnas in white. 314 00:09:40,600 --> 00:09:42,040 and rivals Bollnas in white. 315 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:44,080 It doesn't take long to be swept up in the excitement. 316 00:09:44,120 --> 00:09:46,040 It doesn't take long to be swept up in the excitement. 317 00:09:46,080 --> 00:09:47,960 Hammarby has a very good chance here. 318 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,400 Oh! 319 00:09:49,440 --> 00:09:51,440 Oh! Ohhhh-oh-oh-oh! Yes! That's great! 320 00:09:51,480 --> 00:09:53,240 Oh! Ohhhh-oh-oh-oh! Yes! That's great! 321 00:09:53,280 --> 00:09:55,280 Hammarby have opened the scoresheet. 322 00:09:55,320 --> 00:09:56,120 Hammarby have opened the scoresheet. 323 00:09:58,760 --> 00:10:00,760 'The pace of play is fast and furious, 324 00:10:00,800 --> 00:10:02,400 'The pace of play is fast and furious, 325 00:10:02,440 --> 00:10:04,440 'and it's matched by the energy in the crowd, 326 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:05,240 'and it's matched by the energy in the crowd, 327 00:10:05,280 --> 00:10:07,280 'overcoming the icy Baltic temperatures.' 328 00:10:07,320 --> 00:10:07,720 'overcoming the icy Baltic temperatures.' 329 00:10:09,240 --> 00:10:11,240 I notice you've brought a briefcase. Yeah. 330 00:10:11,280 --> 00:10:11,560 I notice you've brought a briefcase. Yeah. 331 00:10:11,600 --> 00:10:13,600 Have you brought your work from the office, or what is that? 332 00:10:13,640 --> 00:10:13,880 Have you brought your work from the office, or what is that? 333 00:10:13,920 --> 00:10:15,680 No, it's part of bandy tradition. 334 00:10:15,720 --> 00:10:17,720 You bring something hot to drink, usually coffee... 335 00:10:17,760 --> 00:10:18,520 You bring something hot to drink, usually coffee... 336 00:10:19,800 --> 00:10:21,800 ..uh, and something a little bit stronger 337 00:10:21,840 --> 00:10:22,920 ..uh, and something a little bit stronger 338 00:10:22,960 --> 00:10:24,960 to keep warm from the inside. Oh-ho-ho! 339 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:25,280 to keep warm from the inside. Oh-ho-ho! 340 00:10:25,320 --> 00:10:27,320 And kind of disguised in a briefcase. 341 00:10:27,360 --> 00:10:28,560 And kind of disguised in a briefcase. 342 00:10:28,600 --> 00:10:30,600 Yeah! So you look like more business. 343 00:10:30,640 --> 00:10:31,640 Yeah! So you look like more business. 344 00:10:31,680 --> 00:10:33,680 Do you wanna try it? Oh, sure. Why not? 345 00:10:33,720 --> 00:10:34,000 Do you wanna try it? Oh, sure. Why not? 346 00:10:34,040 --> 00:10:36,040 So, this is some coffee. Do you wanna pour it? 347 00:10:36,080 --> 00:10:36,800 So, this is some coffee. Do you wanna pour it? 348 00:10:36,840 --> 00:10:37,920 Thank you. 349 00:10:39,560 --> 00:10:41,560 You can have whatever you want. Oh, that's nice. 350 00:10:41,600 --> 00:10:42,400 You can have whatever you want. Oh, that's nice. 351 00:10:42,440 --> 00:10:43,720 So, cheers. Cheers. 352 00:10:43,760 --> 00:10:45,760 Ice under the skates and warmth in the supporters. 353 00:10:45,800 --> 00:10:47,160 Ice under the skates and warmth in the supporters. 354 00:10:48,920 --> 00:10:50,480 CHANTING 355 00:10:55,920 --> 00:10:57,920 Yeah! Yoooooo-ho-ho! 356 00:10:57,960 --> 00:10:59,960 Yeah! Yoooooo-ho-ho! 357 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,480 Yeah! Yoooooo-ho-ho! 358 00:11:01,640 --> 00:11:03,640 It's a Stockholm bloodbath. 3-0! 359 00:11:03,680 --> 00:11:05,680 It's a Stockholm bloodbath. 3-0! 360 00:11:05,720 --> 00:11:06,480 It's a Stockholm bloodbath. 3-0! 361 00:11:06,520 --> 00:11:08,520 'Sadly for the visiting Bollnas supporters, 362 00:11:08,560 --> 00:11:09,520 'Sadly for the visiting Bollnas supporters, 363 00:11:09,560 --> 00:11:11,560 'the final score was a thumping 13-1 to Hammarby, 364 00:11:11,600 --> 00:11:13,600 'the final score was a thumping 13-1 to Hammarby, 365 00:11:13,640 --> 00:11:14,920 'the final score was a thumping 13-1 to Hammarby, 366 00:11:14,960 --> 00:11:16,960 'which I'm guessing far exceeded Kasper's prediction of a win.' 367 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:19,000 'which I'm guessing far exceeded Kasper's prediction of a win.' 368 00:11:19,040 --> 00:11:19,800 'which I'm guessing far exceeded Kasper's prediction of a win.' 369 00:11:19,840 --> 00:11:21,840 I've had an amazing inside track on Stockholm's popular culture. 370 00:11:21,880 --> 00:11:23,880 I've had an amazing inside track on Stockholm's popular culture. 371 00:11:23,920 --> 00:11:25,040 I've had an amazing inside track on Stockholm's popular culture. 372 00:11:25,080 --> 00:11:27,080 I believe that I'm the only tourist here, 373 00:11:27,120 --> 00:11:28,560 I believe that I'm the only tourist here, 374 00:11:28,600 --> 00:11:30,600 and yet this insight into what makes Sweden tick 375 00:11:30,640 --> 00:11:32,400 and yet this insight into what makes Sweden tick 376 00:11:32,440 --> 00:11:34,440 is available to any visitor for the price of a bandy ticket. 377 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:36,480 is available to any visitor for the price of a bandy ticket. 378 00:11:36,520 --> 00:11:36,800 is available to any visitor for the price of a bandy ticket. 379 00:11:43,280 --> 00:11:45,280 'Coming up, I check into my city-centre hotel...' 380 00:11:45,320 --> 00:11:46,480 'Coming up, I check into my city-centre hotel...' 381 00:11:46,520 --> 00:11:48,400 Good evening. Good evening. 382 00:11:48,440 --> 00:11:50,440 Wow. These are oysters. 383 00:11:50,480 --> 00:11:51,000 Wow. These are oysters. 384 00:11:51,040 --> 00:11:53,040 '..try some unusual schnapps shots...' 385 00:11:53,080 --> 00:11:53,640 '..try some unusual schnapps shots...' 386 00:11:55,560 --> 00:11:56,720 That is wild. 387 00:11:56,760 --> 00:11:58,760 '..before crafting some very curvy ceramics.' 388 00:11:58,800 --> 00:12:00,160 '..before crafting some very curvy ceramics.' 389 00:12:01,480 --> 00:12:03,480 This is like Christmas, opening all these parcels. 390 00:12:03,520 --> 00:12:03,720 This is like Christmas, opening all these parcels. 391 00:12:06,360 --> 00:12:07,760 CAR HORN HONKS 392 00:12:09,640 --> 00:12:10,600 CAR HORN HONKS 393 00:12:15,560 --> 00:12:17,560 As the second day of my Scandi long weekend comes to a close, 394 00:12:17,600 --> 00:12:19,520 As the second day of my Scandi long weekend comes to a close, 395 00:12:19,560 --> 00:12:21,560 I head to the thumping heart of the city 396 00:12:21,600 --> 00:12:22,840 I head to the thumping heart of the city 397 00:12:22,880 --> 00:12:24,360 the district of Norrmalm. 398 00:12:26,080 --> 00:12:28,080 Home to the Royal Swedish Opera, 399 00:12:28,120 --> 00:12:28,680 Home to the Royal Swedish Opera, 400 00:12:28,720 --> 00:12:30,720 designer shops, art galleries and my hotel. 401 00:12:30,760 --> 00:12:32,240 designer shops, art galleries and my hotel. 402 00:12:33,360 --> 00:12:35,360 Good evening. Good evening. 403 00:12:35,400 --> 00:12:35,640 Good evening. Good evening. 404 00:12:35,680 --> 00:12:37,160 I'm Michael Portillo. 405 00:12:38,320 --> 00:12:40,320 In its time, my hotel building has been many things. 406 00:12:40,360 --> 00:12:42,320 In its time, my hotel building has been many things. 407 00:12:42,360 --> 00:12:44,360 Built in the late 1800s as luxury apartments, 408 00:12:44,400 --> 00:12:46,200 Built in the late 1800s as luxury apartments, 409 00:12:46,240 --> 00:12:48,240 it's also housed a bank, offices and now this stylish hotel. 410 00:12:48,280 --> 00:12:50,280 it's also housed a bank, offices and now this stylish hotel. 411 00:12:50,320 --> 00:12:51,360 it's also housed a bank, offices and now this stylish hotel. 412 00:12:52,600 --> 00:12:54,600 In the 19th century, fishermen sold their catch 413 00:12:54,640 --> 00:12:55,440 In the 19th century, fishermen sold their catch 414 00:12:55,480 --> 00:12:57,480 on the famous city square overlooked by the hotel. 415 00:12:57,520 --> 00:12:58,680 on the famous city square overlooked by the hotel. 416 00:13:01,440 --> 00:13:03,040 I've chosen to stay here 417 00:13:03,080 --> 00:13:05,080 for a reason that I'll reveal in the morning. 418 00:13:05,120 --> 00:13:05,840 for a reason that I'll reveal in the morning. 419 00:13:08,200 --> 00:13:09,920 Very nice. 420 00:13:09,960 --> 00:13:11,960 And now I must disclose to you that I have not chosen 421 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,360 And now I must disclose to you that I have not chosen 422 00:13:12,400 --> 00:13:14,360 this hotel room at random. 423 00:13:14,400 --> 00:13:16,400 I'm one of these people who likes to plan 424 00:13:16,440 --> 00:13:16,720 I'm one of these people who likes to plan 425 00:13:16,760 --> 00:13:18,760 and never leave a hostage to fortune. 426 00:13:18,800 --> 00:13:19,000 and never leave a hostage to fortune. 427 00:13:22,440 --> 00:13:24,440 It's been recommended that before bed, 428 00:13:24,480 --> 00:13:25,440 It's been recommended that before bed, 429 00:13:25,480 --> 00:13:27,000 I visit the hotel bar... 430 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:30,360 ..which serves a unique drink in honour of the fishermen 431 00:13:30,400 --> 00:13:32,120 ..which serves a unique drink in honour of the fishermen 432 00:13:32,160 --> 00:13:34,160 who set up stall on the square outside. 433 00:13:34,200 --> 00:13:34,880 who set up stall on the square outside. 434 00:13:37,400 --> 00:13:39,400 Hello, sir. Good evening to you. 435 00:13:39,440 --> 00:13:39,720 Hello, sir. Good evening to you. 436 00:13:39,760 --> 00:13:41,520 How are you? I'm very, very well. 437 00:13:41,560 --> 00:13:43,560 And what a very beautiful golden bar. 438 00:13:43,600 --> 00:13:45,480 And what a very beautiful golden bar. 439 00:13:45,520 --> 00:13:47,480 I'm going through a gold phase myself, actually. 440 00:13:47,520 --> 00:13:49,520 Oh, yeah, yeah, I'm noticing you're blending in quite well here. 441 00:13:49,560 --> 00:13:50,440 Oh, yeah, yeah, I'm noticing you're blending in quite well here. 442 00:13:50,480 --> 00:13:52,480 Yeah, I'm... Well, blending in - I've virtually disappeared. 443 00:13:52,520 --> 00:13:53,520 Yeah, I'm... Well, blending in - I've virtually disappeared. 444 00:13:53,560 --> 00:13:55,560 Thank you very much. Is that a cocktail list? 445 00:13:55,600 --> 00:13:55,880 Thank you very much. Is that a cocktail list? 446 00:13:55,920 --> 00:13:57,920 That is indeed a cocktail menu, and some water while you're reading. 447 00:13:57,960 --> 00:13:58,960 That is indeed a cocktail menu, and some water while you're reading. 448 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:00,720 Thank you. What can I interest you in? 449 00:14:00,760 --> 00:14:02,760 Well, you could interest me in, erm... 450 00:14:02,800 --> 00:14:03,240 Well, you could interest me in, erm... 451 00:14:04,520 --> 00:14:06,520 ..whatever I may not have had before. 452 00:14:06,560 --> 00:14:08,560 You're gonna have our standard serving. 453 00:14:08,600 --> 00:14:09,520 You're gonna have our standard serving. 454 00:14:09,560 --> 00:14:11,560 It's only us that do it. OK. 455 00:14:11,600 --> 00:14:13,160 It's only us that do it. OK. 456 00:14:13,200 --> 00:14:15,200 'The standard serving is anything but.' 457 00:14:15,240 --> 00:14:17,120 'The standard serving is anything but.' 458 00:14:17,160 --> 00:14:19,160 Wow. These are oysters. 459 00:14:19,200 --> 00:14:19,480 Wow. These are oysters. 460 00:14:19,520 --> 00:14:21,520 They are indeed oysters. So, this is a two-part serving. 461 00:14:21,560 --> 00:14:22,640 They are indeed oysters. So, this is a two-part serving. 462 00:14:22,680 --> 00:14:24,680 So, the first part is, you take the oyster, 463 00:14:24,720 --> 00:14:25,000 So, the first part is, you take the oyster, 464 00:14:25,040 --> 00:14:27,040 and then when you've finished it, you're gonna keep the shell. 465 00:14:27,080 --> 00:14:27,360 and then when you've finished it, you're gonna keep the shell. 466 00:14:27,400 --> 00:14:29,400 We're gonna fill the shell with a nice, cold oyster gin, 467 00:14:29,440 --> 00:14:30,400 We're gonna fill the shell with a nice, cold oyster gin, 468 00:14:30,440 --> 00:14:32,000 and then you're gonna do it as a schnapps. 469 00:14:32,040 --> 00:14:33,440 MICHAEL LAUGHS 470 00:14:33,480 --> 00:14:35,480 OK. That sounds absolutely fabulous. 471 00:14:35,520 --> 00:14:35,840 OK. That sounds absolutely fabulous. 472 00:14:35,880 --> 00:14:37,440 That is wild. Yeah. 473 00:14:37,480 --> 00:14:39,480 Oyster gin, are you saying that's made with oyster flavour? 474 00:14:39,520 --> 00:14:40,640 Oyster gin, are you saying that's made with oyster flavour? 475 00:14:40,680 --> 00:14:42,680 It is made with crushed oyster shells from the Kangaroo Islands, 476 00:14:42,720 --> 00:14:44,720 It is made with crushed oyster shells from the Kangaroo Islands, 477 00:14:44,760 --> 00:14:45,040 It is made with crushed oyster shells from the Kangaroo Islands, 478 00:14:45,080 --> 00:14:47,080 close to Tasmania, in southern Australia. 479 00:14:47,120 --> 00:14:47,400 close to Tasmania, in southern Australia. 480 00:14:47,440 --> 00:14:49,440 They are some of the most expensive oysters you can buy. Wow. 481 00:14:49,480 --> 00:14:50,440 They are some of the most expensive oysters you can buy. Wow. 482 00:14:51,800 --> 00:14:53,800 So, erm, oyster first. 483 00:14:53,840 --> 00:14:54,000 So, erm, oyster first. 484 00:14:57,400 --> 00:14:58,360 And... 485 00:15:01,480 --> 00:15:03,480 While my mouth is still chilled by the oyster 486 00:15:03,520 --> 00:15:05,520 While my mouth is still chilled by the oyster 487 00:15:05,560 --> 00:15:05,840 While my mouth is still chilled by the oyster 488 00:15:05,880 --> 00:15:07,720 and filled with the flavour of the sea... 489 00:15:12,040 --> 00:15:13,440 ..down goes the schnapps. 490 00:15:13,480 --> 00:15:15,480 That was absolutely brilliant. 491 00:15:15,520 --> 00:15:16,160 That was absolutely brilliant. 492 00:15:16,200 --> 00:15:18,160 I'm glad you liked it, sir. Yeah, I did. 493 00:15:18,200 --> 00:15:20,200 I'm not sure I got it first time. 494 00:15:20,240 --> 00:15:20,960 I'm not sure I got it first time. 495 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:23,000 Shall we have another go? I reckon. 496 00:15:23,040 --> 00:15:23,240 Shall we have another go? I reckon. 497 00:15:24,280 --> 00:15:25,480 Mm-hm. 498 00:15:28,440 --> 00:15:30,440 The last perfect, slithery bit of the oyster, and... 499 00:15:30,480 --> 00:15:32,480 The last perfect, slithery bit of the oyster, and... 500 00:15:32,520 --> 00:15:33,320 The last perfect, slithery bit of the oyster, and... 501 00:15:36,280 --> 00:15:38,280 Down goes the spirit. 502 00:15:38,320 --> 00:15:38,840 Down goes the spirit. 503 00:15:38,880 --> 00:15:40,880 Oh, the schnapps, which fills the mouth with... mild fire. 504 00:15:40,920 --> 00:15:42,920 Oh, the schnapps, which fills the mouth with... mild fire. 505 00:15:42,960 --> 00:15:44,840 Oh, the schnapps, which fills the mouth with... mild fire. 506 00:15:44,880 --> 00:15:46,840 That is wonderful. 507 00:15:46,880 --> 00:15:48,880 Mm!It's an excellent combination of umami 508 00:15:48,920 --> 00:15:49,560 Mm!It's an excellent combination of umami 509 00:15:49,600 --> 00:15:51,600 because the shell retains so much savoury flavours, 510 00:15:51,640 --> 00:15:53,640 because the shell retains so much savoury flavours, 511 00:15:53,680 --> 00:15:53,960 because the shell retains so much savoury flavours, 512 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:56,000 so when you pour the ice-cold gin on top of it, 513 00:15:56,040 --> 00:15:56,320 so when you pour the ice-cold gin on top of it, 514 00:15:56,360 --> 00:15:58,360 it's just a beautiful intermix of flavours. 515 00:15:58,400 --> 00:15:59,000 it's just a beautiful intermix of flavours. 516 00:15:59,040 --> 00:16:01,040 I've struck gold in the golden bar. Indeed you have, sir. 517 00:16:01,080 --> 00:16:03,080 I've struck gold in the golden bar. Indeed you have, sir. 518 00:16:03,120 --> 00:16:03,800 I've struck gold in the golden bar. Indeed you have, sir. 519 00:16:09,240 --> 00:16:11,240 A mid-January sunrise in Stockholm occurs around eight o'clock. 520 00:16:11,280 --> 00:16:13,280 A mid-January sunrise in Stockholm occurs around eight o'clock. 521 00:16:13,320 --> 00:16:13,880 A mid-January sunrise in Stockholm occurs around eight o'clock. 522 00:16:13,920 --> 00:16:15,920 A beautiful moment of low golden light rewards the early riser. 523 00:16:15,960 --> 00:16:17,960 A beautiful moment of low golden light rewards the early riser. 524 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,800 A beautiful moment of low golden light rewards the early riser. 525 00:16:22,200 --> 00:16:24,200 My next destination is Sodermalm, 526 00:16:24,240 --> 00:16:24,720 My next destination is Sodermalm, 527 00:16:24,760 --> 00:16:26,760 the island that I visited for my meatball lunch. 528 00:16:26,800 --> 00:16:27,320 the island that I visited for my meatball lunch. 529 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:32,000 To reach it, I take what's fast becoming 530 00:16:32,040 --> 00:16:32,280 To reach it, I take what's fast becoming 531 00:16:32,320 --> 00:16:34,240 my favourite means of transport. 532 00:16:38,920 --> 00:16:40,920 Divine winter light, but it's a chilly sort of sun. 533 00:16:40,960 --> 00:16:42,960 Divine winter light, but it's a chilly sort of sun. 534 00:16:43,000 --> 00:16:45,000 And here in the harbour, the water has frozen over in jagged blocks. 535 00:16:45,040 --> 00:16:47,040 And here in the harbour, the water has frozen over in jagged blocks. 536 00:16:47,080 --> 00:16:47,720 And here in the harbour, the water has frozen over in jagged blocks. 537 00:16:47,760 --> 00:16:49,760 Let's hope my water taxi has an ice-breaking hull. 538 00:16:49,800 --> 00:16:51,800 Let's hope my water taxi has an ice-breaking hull. 539 00:16:51,840 --> 00:16:52,200 Let's hope my water taxi has an ice-breaking hull. 540 00:16:52,240 --> 00:16:54,240 Hello, Stefan. Hello, Michael. 541 00:16:54,280 --> 00:16:55,240 Hello, Stefan. Hello, Michael. 542 00:16:55,280 --> 00:16:57,200 Good to see you. Welcome. 543 00:16:57,240 --> 00:16:59,240 What a lovely day for a boat ride. It is, isn't it? 544 00:16:59,280 --> 00:16:59,480 What a lovely day for a boat ride. It is, isn't it? 545 00:17:01,640 --> 00:17:03,600 'Water taxis offer one of the best ways 546 00:17:03,640 --> 00:17:05,640 'to appreciate the beauty and broad sweep of this island city.' 547 00:17:05,680 --> 00:17:07,680 'to appreciate the beauty and broad sweep of this island city.' 548 00:17:07,720 --> 00:17:07,920 'to appreciate the beauty and broad sweep of this island city.' 549 00:17:09,040 --> 00:17:11,040 This is my moment to get to understand 550 00:17:11,080 --> 00:17:12,080 This is my moment to get to understand 551 00:17:12,120 --> 00:17:13,760 the geography of Stockholm, 552 00:17:13,800 --> 00:17:15,800 which sits on an archipelago of islands. 553 00:17:15,840 --> 00:17:16,760 which sits on an archipelago of islands. 554 00:17:16,800 --> 00:17:18,440 It's on the Baltic Sea, 555 00:17:18,480 --> 00:17:20,480 but it's got a river and canals and a bay and a lake - 556 00:17:20,520 --> 00:17:22,520 but it's got a river and canals and a bay and a lake - 557 00:17:22,560 --> 00:17:22,840 but it's got a river and canals and a bay and a lake - 558 00:17:22,880 --> 00:17:24,880 every conceivable sort of waterway. 559 00:17:24,920 --> 00:17:25,280 every conceivable sort of waterway. 560 00:17:25,320 --> 00:17:27,320 What it does mean is that, everywhere, 561 00:17:27,360 --> 00:17:28,400 What it does mean is that, everywhere, 562 00:17:28,440 --> 00:17:30,440 there's the blue of the water and the white of the ice 563 00:17:30,480 --> 00:17:31,360 there's the blue of the water and the white of the ice 564 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:33,400 acting as a mirror to reflect light 565 00:17:33,440 --> 00:17:34,400 acting as a mirror to reflect light 566 00:17:34,440 --> 00:17:36,440 onto this elegant shoreline architecture. 567 00:17:36,480 --> 00:17:37,200 onto this elegant shoreline architecture. 568 00:17:43,640 --> 00:17:45,640 For a capital city, Stockholm has a very low, unassuming skyline. 569 00:17:45,680 --> 00:17:47,680 For a capital city, Stockholm has a very low, unassuming skyline. 570 00:17:47,720 --> 00:17:49,040 For a capital city, Stockholm has a very low, unassuming skyline. 571 00:17:49,080 --> 00:17:51,080 Buildings tend to be functional, sustainable and in tune with nature. 572 00:17:51,120 --> 00:17:53,120 Buildings tend to be functional, sustainable and in tune with nature. 573 00:17:53,160 --> 00:17:54,440 Buildings tend to be functional, sustainable and in tune with nature. 574 00:17:55,560 --> 00:17:57,560 This love of design extends to interiors, too, 575 00:17:57,600 --> 00:17:58,720 This love of design extends to interiors, too, 576 00:17:58,760 --> 00:18:00,760 and not just to flat-pack furniture. 577 00:18:00,800 --> 00:18:01,080 and not just to flat-pack furniture. 578 00:18:01,120 --> 00:18:03,120 Mid-20th-century Swedish design is renowned worldwide 579 00:18:03,160 --> 00:18:05,160 Mid-20th-century Swedish design is renowned worldwide 580 00:18:05,200 --> 00:18:06,440 Mid-20th-century Swedish design is renowned worldwide 581 00:18:06,480 --> 00:18:08,480 for its minimal, organic shapes, 582 00:18:08,520 --> 00:18:09,400 for its minimal, organic shapes, 583 00:18:09,440 --> 00:18:11,440 made in natural materials like wood and glass. 584 00:18:11,480 --> 00:18:12,160 made in natural materials like wood and glass. 585 00:18:13,320 --> 00:18:15,320 Swedish homes are furnished accordingly. 586 00:18:15,360 --> 00:18:15,640 Swedish homes are furnished accordingly. 587 00:18:15,680 --> 00:18:17,680 When the long winter draws in, you'd value a living space 588 00:18:17,720 --> 00:18:19,440 When the long winter draws in, you'd value a living space 589 00:18:19,480 --> 00:18:21,480 that's both stylish and comfortable. 590 00:18:21,520 --> 00:18:21,680 that's both stylish and comfortable. 591 00:18:23,640 --> 00:18:25,640 For a modern take, I'm visiting an up-and-coming local designer 592 00:18:25,680 --> 00:18:27,600 For a modern take, I'm visiting an up-and-coming local designer 593 00:18:27,640 --> 00:18:29,640 whose studio is open to visitors by appointment. 594 00:18:29,680 --> 00:18:30,800 whose studio is open to visitors by appointment. 595 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:34,000 Hello! Hey. Mimmi! Hello, I'm Michael. 596 00:18:34,040 --> 00:18:35,280 Hello! Hey. Mimmi! Hello, I'm Michael. 597 00:18:35,320 --> 00:18:37,160 Hey, Michael. Mimmi. 598 00:18:37,200 --> 00:18:38,280 Lovely to see you. You too. 599 00:18:38,320 --> 00:18:40,320 Who's your friend? And this is Belle. This is Belle. 600 00:18:40,360 --> 00:18:41,000 Who's your friend? And this is Belle. This is Belle. 601 00:18:41,040 --> 00:18:42,800 Hello. You're matching. 602 00:18:42,840 --> 00:18:44,520 Like this... Yes, we do match a bit. 603 00:18:44,560 --> 00:18:45,800 SHE LAUGHS 604 00:18:45,840 --> 00:18:47,360 All right, come in. Thank you very much. 605 00:18:49,000 --> 00:18:51,000 Whoa, what an amazing space you have. 606 00:18:51,040 --> 00:18:52,040 Whoa, what an amazing space you have. 607 00:18:52,080 --> 00:18:54,080 Not so much an artist's garret but, erm, an artist's basement. 608 00:18:54,120 --> 00:18:56,120 Not so much an artist's garret but, erm, an artist's basement. 609 00:18:56,160 --> 00:18:56,440 Not so much an artist's garret but, erm, an artist's basement. 610 00:18:56,480 --> 00:18:57,720 Yes, it is. 611 00:18:58,840 --> 00:19:00,840 'Mimmi, at age 30, has already sold her distinctive pieces 612 00:19:00,880 --> 00:19:02,880 'Mimmi, at age 30, has already sold her distinctive pieces 613 00:19:02,920 --> 00:19:03,200 'Mimmi, at age 30, has already sold her distinctive pieces 614 00:19:03,240 --> 00:19:05,240 'around the world for high-end Swedish brands.' 615 00:19:05,280 --> 00:19:06,680 'around the world for high-end Swedish brands.' 616 00:19:07,920 --> 00:19:09,120 Oh, very nice. 617 00:19:09,160 --> 00:19:11,160 Your work is very tactile. Everything has lovely curves. 618 00:19:11,200 --> 00:19:12,000 Your work is very tactile. Everything has lovely curves. 619 00:19:12,040 --> 00:19:14,040 Thank you. And this, as well. 620 00:19:14,080 --> 00:19:15,680 Thank you. And this, as well. 621 00:19:15,720 --> 00:19:17,720 Very pretty. Sweden is so well-known for design. 622 00:19:17,760 --> 00:19:18,880 Very pretty. Sweden is so well-known for design. 623 00:19:18,920 --> 00:19:20,520 I suppose, for about 100 years now, 624 00:19:20,560 --> 00:19:22,560 Sweden has been associated with design. 625 00:19:22,600 --> 00:19:22,880 Sweden has been associated with design. 626 00:19:22,920 --> 00:19:24,840 Do you think it's still a very strong culture here? 627 00:19:24,880 --> 00:19:26,880 Yes. Yes, it is. SHE LAUGHS 628 00:19:26,920 --> 00:19:27,760 Yes. Yes, it is. SHE LAUGHS 629 00:19:27,800 --> 00:19:29,360 It's everywhere. 630 00:19:30,920 --> 00:19:32,920 'Today, Mimmi is working on some very shapely ceramics 631 00:19:32,960 --> 00:19:34,720 'Today, Mimmi is working on some very shapely ceramics 632 00:19:34,760 --> 00:19:36,760 'and bravely allows me to be involved 633 00:19:36,800 --> 00:19:37,040 'and bravely allows me to be involved 634 00:19:37,080 --> 00:19:38,720 'in the start of the process.' 635 00:19:39,880 --> 00:19:41,880 This reminds me of a chef's hat. SHE LAUGHS 636 00:19:41,920 --> 00:19:42,960 This reminds me of a chef's hat. SHE LAUGHS 637 00:19:43,000 --> 00:19:45,000 Yeah. And then, what, do you fill that with plaster? 638 00:19:45,040 --> 00:19:45,280 Yeah. And then, what, do you fill that with plaster? 639 00:19:45,320 --> 00:19:47,320 Exactly. And then it stands, 640 00:19:47,360 --> 00:19:47,600 Exactly. And then it stands, 641 00:19:47,640 --> 00:19:49,640 and then I paint it with this yellow lacquer. 642 00:19:49,680 --> 00:19:51,080 and then I paint it with this yellow lacquer. 643 00:19:51,120 --> 00:19:53,120 I have this one ready to be filled with plaster. 644 00:19:53,160 --> 00:19:55,160 I have this one ready to be filled with plaster. 645 00:19:55,200 --> 00:19:55,480 I have this one ready to be filled with plaster. 646 00:19:55,520 --> 00:19:57,520 How exciting. This little... What did you say? 647 00:19:57,560 --> 00:19:58,000 How exciting. This little... What did you say? 648 00:19:58,040 --> 00:20:00,000 Chef's hat. Chef's hat. 649 00:20:00,040 --> 00:20:02,040 So we're doing the chef's hat now, OK? Absolutely. 650 00:20:02,080 --> 00:20:03,000 So we're doing the chef's hat now, OK? Absolutely. 651 00:20:05,280 --> 00:20:07,280 So, like this. And then quite slow. 652 00:20:07,320 --> 00:20:09,000 So, like this. And then quite slow. 653 00:20:10,080 --> 00:20:12,080 Pour it in... in here. 654 00:20:12,120 --> 00:20:12,280 Pour it in... in here. 655 00:20:17,080 --> 00:20:18,360 You're good at this. 656 00:20:18,400 --> 00:20:20,400 You can also do it in a perfect yellow outfit 657 00:20:20,440 --> 00:20:22,440 You can also do it in a perfect yellow outfit 658 00:20:22,480 --> 00:20:22,720 You can also do it in a perfect yellow outfit 659 00:20:22,760 --> 00:20:24,440 and not be covered in plaster. 660 00:20:26,880 --> 00:20:28,880 I've not had this much fun since I was five. 661 00:20:28,920 --> 00:20:29,440 I've not had this much fun since I was five. 662 00:20:29,480 --> 00:20:30,960 SHE LAUGHS 663 00:20:32,560 --> 00:20:34,560 Every time it twitches, I get very nervous. 664 00:20:34,600 --> 00:20:35,440 Every time it twitches, I get very nervous. 665 00:20:35,480 --> 00:20:37,480 If it falls off, it will go off like a bomb. 666 00:20:37,520 --> 00:20:37,800 If it falls off, it will go off like a bomb. 667 00:20:37,840 --> 00:20:39,840 Don't worry, it won't fall off. Good. 668 00:20:39,880 --> 00:20:40,160 Don't worry, it won't fall off. Good. 669 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:44,000 'The chef's hat sculpture will be ready in two weeks, 670 00:20:44,040 --> 00:20:45,800 'The chef's hat sculpture will be ready in two weeks, 671 00:20:45,840 --> 00:20:47,840 'by which time, it will have set and look something like this one.' 672 00:20:47,880 --> 00:20:49,880 'by which time, it will have set and look something like this one.' 673 00:20:49,920 --> 00:20:50,680 'by which time, it will have set and look something like this one.' 674 00:20:50,720 --> 00:20:51,800 That's it. 675 00:20:51,840 --> 00:20:53,120 Out it comes. Great. 676 00:20:53,160 --> 00:20:55,160 'All that time and patience are vindicated.' 677 00:20:55,200 --> 00:20:57,200 'All that time and patience are vindicated.' 678 00:20:57,240 --> 00:20:57,800 'All that time and patience are vindicated.' 679 00:20:57,840 --> 00:20:59,840 This is like entering Tutankhamun's tomb. 680 00:20:59,880 --> 00:21:00,120 This is like entering Tutankhamun's tomb. 681 00:21:00,160 --> 00:21:01,440 Oh, yeah. 682 00:21:02,880 --> 00:21:03,960 Oh, my goodness. 683 00:21:06,280 --> 00:21:08,280 Here it is. Well done. 684 00:21:08,320 --> 00:21:08,600 Here it is. Well done. 685 00:21:08,640 --> 00:21:09,880 Thank you. That is lovely. 686 00:21:09,920 --> 00:21:11,920 What a beautiful shape. Thank you. 687 00:21:11,960 --> 00:21:12,240 What a beautiful shape. Thank you. 688 00:21:12,280 --> 00:21:14,280 This is like Christmas, opening all these parcels. 689 00:21:14,320 --> 00:21:14,560 This is like Christmas, opening all these parcels. 690 00:21:14,600 --> 00:21:16,240 I know. 691 00:21:16,280 --> 00:21:18,280 In this mould, it's sculptures that are made for a fashion brand. 692 00:21:18,320 --> 00:21:20,320 In this mould, it's sculptures that are made for a fashion brand. 693 00:21:20,360 --> 00:21:20,800 In this mould, it's sculptures that are made for a fashion brand. 694 00:21:20,840 --> 00:21:22,800 I think it's... Yeah. 695 00:21:24,120 --> 00:21:26,120 Mmm. It's like a lovely cushion. Exactly. 696 00:21:26,160 --> 00:21:27,640 Mmm. It's like a lovely cushion. Exactly. 697 00:21:27,680 --> 00:21:29,680 With a little indent in the top. Yeah. 698 00:21:29,720 --> 00:21:30,120 With a little indent in the top. Yeah. 699 00:21:30,160 --> 00:21:32,160 This brand, they will put jewellery, maybe a bracelet or so. 700 00:21:32,200 --> 00:21:34,200 This brand, they will put jewellery, maybe a bracelet or so. 701 00:21:34,240 --> 00:21:35,080 This brand, they will put jewellery, maybe a bracelet or so. 702 00:21:35,120 --> 00:21:37,120 Oh, yeah, yeah. But I call them ravioli bowl. 703 00:21:37,160 --> 00:21:38,440 Oh, yeah, yeah. But I call them ravioli bowl. 704 00:21:38,480 --> 00:21:40,320 Ravioli. Yeah. That's exactly what it's like. 705 00:21:40,360 --> 00:21:42,360 Because it's like a pillow ravioli shape. 706 00:21:42,400 --> 00:21:44,120 Because it's like a pillow ravioli shape. 707 00:21:46,440 --> 00:21:48,160 Lovely pieces. Thank you. 708 00:21:51,400 --> 00:21:53,280 Going to see Mimmi, I get it now. 709 00:21:53,320 --> 00:21:55,320 The Swedish people are fascinated by design. 710 00:21:55,360 --> 00:21:56,040 The Swedish people are fascinated by design. 711 00:21:56,080 --> 00:21:58,080 The children grow up surrounded by it. 712 00:21:58,120 --> 00:21:58,680 The children grow up surrounded by it. 713 00:21:58,720 --> 00:22:00,720 They absorb it, and they see design as an entirely plausible career. 714 00:22:00,760 --> 00:22:02,760 They absorb it, and they see design as an entirely plausible career. 715 00:22:02,800 --> 00:22:04,080 They absorb it, and they see design as an entirely plausible career. 716 00:22:07,680 --> 00:22:08,880 'Coming up...' 717 00:22:08,920 --> 00:22:10,920 What an amazing sight. 718 00:22:10,960 --> 00:22:12,560 What an amazing sight. 719 00:22:12,600 --> 00:22:13,960 '..I discover the source 720 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:16,000 'of some of that marvellous Swedish design in Viking treasure... 721 00:22:16,040 --> 00:22:17,640 'of some of that marvellous Swedish design in Viking treasure... 722 00:22:19,400 --> 00:22:21,360 '..and I find a trail of Viking graffiti.' 723 00:22:21,400 --> 00:22:23,200 Such a modern idea, isn't it, 724 00:22:23,240 --> 00:22:25,240 that when you get somewhere and you're a lad, 725 00:22:25,280 --> 00:22:26,040 that when you get somewhere and you're a lad, 726 00:22:26,080 --> 00:22:27,520 you have to show that you were there? 727 00:22:27,560 --> 00:22:29,560 'And I unleash my inner Sherlock.' 728 00:22:29,600 --> 00:22:30,120 'And I unleash my inner Sherlock.' 729 00:22:30,160 --> 00:22:32,160 The pursuit of crime takes you to the strangest places. 730 00:22:32,200 --> 00:22:33,720 The pursuit of crime takes you to the strangest places. 731 00:22:33,760 --> 00:22:35,760 HE LAUGHS What are we doing here? 732 00:22:35,800 --> 00:22:36,040 HE LAUGHS What are we doing here? 733 00:22:39,320 --> 00:22:40,000 CAR HORN HONKS 734 00:22:44,480 --> 00:22:46,480 I'm midway through my long weekend 735 00:22:46,520 --> 00:22:47,000 I'm midway through my long weekend 736 00:22:47,040 --> 00:22:49,040 in the Nordic region's biggest city, Stockholm. 737 00:22:49,080 --> 00:22:50,920 in the Nordic region's biggest city, Stockholm. 738 00:22:50,960 --> 00:22:52,960 With its population of 1 million spread across islands, 739 00:22:53,000 --> 00:22:54,400 With its population of 1 million spread across islands, 740 00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:56,440 it doesn't feel metropolitan. 741 00:22:56,480 --> 00:22:56,920 it doesn't feel metropolitan. 742 00:22:59,960 --> 00:23:01,960 'My water taxi is heading back to the district of Norrmalm, 743 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:04,000 'My water taxi is heading back to the district of Norrmalm, 744 00:23:04,040 --> 00:23:04,520 'My water taxi is heading back to the district of Norrmalm, 745 00:23:04,560 --> 00:23:06,560 'where I'll investigate a dramatic chapter 746 00:23:06,600 --> 00:23:08,160 'where I'll investigate a dramatic chapter 747 00:23:08,200 --> 00:23:10,200 'in the history of my hotel building.' 748 00:23:10,240 --> 00:23:10,680 'in the history of my hotel building.' 749 00:23:15,040 --> 00:23:17,040 There is a phenomenon known as the Stockholm syndrome. 750 00:23:17,080 --> 00:23:18,960 There is a phenomenon known as the Stockholm syndrome. 751 00:23:19,000 --> 00:23:21,000 It means that hostages can develop a sympathy for their captors, 752 00:23:21,040 --> 00:23:23,040 It means that hostages can develop a sympathy for their captors, 753 00:23:23,080 --> 00:23:24,200 It means that hostages can develop a sympathy for their captors, 754 00:23:24,240 --> 00:23:25,960 for their kidnappers. 755 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:28,000 This has been observed in one crisis after another, 756 00:23:28,040 --> 00:23:29,520 This has been observed in one crisis after another, 757 00:23:29,560 --> 00:23:31,560 but it was first marked out here in this city. 758 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:33,280 but it was first marked out here in this city. 759 00:23:33,320 --> 00:23:35,320 Indeed, here in this very building. 760 00:23:35,360 --> 00:23:36,080 Indeed, here in this very building. 761 00:23:38,520 --> 00:23:40,520 In August 1973, the ground floor of my hotel was a Swedish bank. 762 00:23:40,560 --> 00:23:42,560 In August 1973, the ground floor of my hotel was a Swedish bank. 763 00:23:42,600 --> 00:23:44,600 In August 1973, the ground floor of my hotel was a Swedish bank. 764 00:23:44,640 --> 00:23:45,080 In August 1973, the ground floor of my hotel was a Swedish bank. 765 00:23:45,120 --> 00:23:46,880 There was an armed robbery, 766 00:23:46,920 --> 00:23:48,920 and four bank staff were taken hostage. 767 00:23:48,960 --> 00:23:49,600 and four bank staff were taken hostage. 768 00:23:51,120 --> 00:23:53,120 A six-day standoff with police was broadcast live on television 769 00:23:53,160 --> 00:23:55,160 A six-day standoff with police was broadcast live on television 770 00:23:55,200 --> 00:23:55,600 A six-day standoff with police was broadcast live on television 771 00:23:55,640 --> 00:23:57,640 and made headlines around the world. 772 00:23:57,680 --> 00:23:57,880 and made headlines around the world. 773 00:23:59,960 --> 00:24:01,960 The rooms above the bank in what is now my hotel 774 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:04,000 The rooms above the bank in what is now my hotel 775 00:24:04,040 --> 00:24:04,320 The rooms above the bank in what is now my hotel 776 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:06,360 played a key role in the police operation. 777 00:24:06,400 --> 00:24:06,600 played a key role in the police operation. 778 00:24:07,720 --> 00:24:09,720 The kidnapper, Jan-Erik Olsson, was armed with a submachine gun. 779 00:24:09,760 --> 00:24:11,760 The kidnapper, Jan-Erik Olsson, was armed with a submachine gun. 780 00:24:11,800 --> 00:24:12,520 The kidnapper, Jan-Erik Olsson, was armed with a submachine gun. 781 00:24:12,560 --> 00:24:14,560 In exchange for the hostages, he demanded 3 million kroner - 782 00:24:14,600 --> 00:24:16,600 In exchange for the hostages, he demanded 3 million kroner - 783 00:24:16,640 --> 00:24:16,920 In exchange for the hostages, he demanded 3 million kroner - 784 00:24:16,960 --> 00:24:18,960 about £3.2 million in today's money - 785 00:24:19,000 --> 00:24:20,160 about £3.2 million in today's money - 786 00:24:20,200 --> 00:24:22,200 the release of a convicted criminal and a getaway car. 787 00:24:22,240 --> 00:24:24,240 the release of a convicted criminal and a getaway car. 788 00:24:24,280 --> 00:24:24,520 the release of a convicted criminal and a getaway car. 789 00:24:24,560 --> 00:24:25,800 Lupe. 790 00:24:25,840 --> 00:24:27,240 Good morning. Good morning. 791 00:24:27,280 --> 00:24:29,280 How lovely to see you. Come and sit down.Thank you. 792 00:24:29,320 --> 00:24:29,960 How lovely to see you. Come and sit down.Thank you. 793 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:32,000 'Hotel managing director Lupe has become something of an expert 794 00:24:32,040 --> 00:24:34,040 'Hotel managing director Lupe has become something of an expert 795 00:24:34,080 --> 00:24:35,120 'Hotel managing director Lupe has become something of an expert 796 00:24:35,160 --> 00:24:37,160 'in the dramatic six-day siege and the rare syndrome itself.' 797 00:24:37,200 --> 00:24:39,200 'in the dramatic six-day siege and the rare syndrome itself.' 798 00:24:39,240 --> 00:24:40,000 'in the dramatic six-day siege and the rare syndrome itself.' 799 00:24:42,080 --> 00:24:44,080 So, we have one bank raider. Yeah. 800 00:24:44,120 --> 00:24:44,400 So, we have one bank raider. Yeah. 801 00:24:44,440 --> 00:24:46,440 One man who's released from prison and brought here.Yeah. 802 00:24:46,480 --> 00:24:48,080 One man who's released from prison and brought here.Yeah. 803 00:24:48,120 --> 00:24:49,920 And four hostages. Yes. 804 00:24:49,960 --> 00:24:51,960 Three women and one man. 805 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,600 Three women and one man. 806 00:24:52,640 --> 00:24:54,640 Everything has changed since then. It's a long time ago.Yeah. 807 00:24:54,680 --> 00:24:55,920 Everything has changed since then. It's a long time ago.Yeah. 808 00:24:55,960 --> 00:24:57,880 But what were these buildings in those days? 809 00:24:57,920 --> 00:24:59,920 They were offices and apartments. 810 00:24:59,960 --> 00:25:00,760 They were offices and apartments. 811 00:25:00,800 --> 00:25:02,800 And the police, they used two rooms. 812 00:25:02,840 --> 00:25:04,240 And the police, they used two rooms. 813 00:25:04,280 --> 00:25:06,280 One is the gym now. Yes. 814 00:25:06,320 --> 00:25:06,560 One is the gym now. Yes. 815 00:25:06,600 --> 00:25:08,600 And the other one is our boardroom, 816 00:25:08,640 --> 00:25:09,760 And the other one is our boardroom, 817 00:25:09,800 --> 00:25:11,800 where they're planning the next move, their strategy. 818 00:25:11,840 --> 00:25:13,680 where they're planning the next move, their strategy. 819 00:25:15,360 --> 00:25:17,360 'Just along from the impressive atrium 820 00:25:17,400 --> 00:25:17,720 'Just along from the impressive atrium 821 00:25:17,760 --> 00:25:19,760 'is the room where the Stockholm police 822 00:25:19,800 --> 00:25:20,520 'is the room where the Stockholm police 823 00:25:20,560 --> 00:25:22,560 'masterminded their operation.' 824 00:25:22,600 --> 00:25:22,920 'masterminded their operation.' 825 00:25:22,960 --> 00:25:24,960 And tell me now about the geography. 826 00:25:25,000 --> 00:25:25,240 And tell me now about the geography. 827 00:25:25,280 --> 00:25:27,280 From where we are now, where was the bank? 828 00:25:27,320 --> 00:25:28,480 From where we are now, where was the bank? 829 00:25:28,520 --> 00:25:30,520 The bank was directly under us. 830 00:25:30,560 --> 00:25:32,120 The bank was directly under us. 831 00:25:32,160 --> 00:25:34,160 And during the six days of the siege, 832 00:25:34,200 --> 00:25:34,960 And during the six days of the siege, 833 00:25:35,000 --> 00:25:37,000 were the captives and the hostages just below us? 834 00:25:37,040 --> 00:25:37,600 were the captives and the hostages just below us? 835 00:25:37,640 --> 00:25:39,480 In the very beginning, they were. 836 00:25:39,520 --> 00:25:41,520 But then after a few days, they moved into the vault. 837 00:25:41,560 --> 00:25:42,480 But then after a few days, they moved into the vault. 838 00:25:42,520 --> 00:25:43,960 And the vault is where? 839 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:46,000 It's under where our gym is now. 840 00:25:46,040 --> 00:25:47,480 It's under where our gym is now. 841 00:25:47,520 --> 00:25:49,520 So a few metres away from this room. 842 00:25:49,560 --> 00:25:50,760 So a few metres away from this room. 843 00:25:50,800 --> 00:25:52,800 When was the phenomenon observed 844 00:25:52,840 --> 00:25:54,800 When was the phenomenon observed 845 00:25:54,840 --> 00:25:56,840 that the hostages were becoming sympathetic to the captors? 846 00:25:56,880 --> 00:25:58,640 that the hostages were becoming sympathetic to the captors? 847 00:25:58,680 --> 00:26:00,680 I think at the moment that they moved into the vault, 848 00:26:00,720 --> 00:26:01,640 I think at the moment that they moved into the vault, 849 00:26:01,680 --> 00:26:03,680 they were already agreeing to be closer to their captors, 850 00:26:03,720 --> 00:26:05,480 they were already agreeing to be closer to their captors, 851 00:26:05,520 --> 00:26:07,520 and they didn't trust the police somehow so much. 852 00:26:07,560 --> 00:26:08,600 and they didn't trust the police somehow so much. 853 00:26:08,640 --> 00:26:10,640 What do you think had ruined the trust with the police? 854 00:26:10,680 --> 00:26:10,960 What do you think had ruined the trust with the police? 855 00:26:11,000 --> 00:26:13,000 Outside the hotel were a lot of police cars. 856 00:26:13,040 --> 00:26:13,960 Outside the hotel were a lot of police cars. 857 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:16,000 There was a lot of photographers and journalists. 858 00:26:16,040 --> 00:26:18,040 There was a lot of photographers and journalists. 859 00:26:18,080 --> 00:26:18,640 There was a lot of photographers and journalists. 860 00:26:18,680 --> 00:26:20,600 And maybe they were fearing for their life 861 00:26:20,640 --> 00:26:22,640 because it was of course the police, they have... they were armed. 862 00:26:22,680 --> 00:26:24,080 because it was of course the police, they have... they were armed. 863 00:26:24,120 --> 00:26:26,120 And maybe they felt that they were safer inside the vault, 864 00:26:26,160 --> 00:26:28,160 And maybe they felt that they were safer inside the vault, 865 00:26:28,200 --> 00:26:28,840 And maybe they felt that they were safer inside the vault, 866 00:26:28,880 --> 00:26:30,880 and they were quite peaceful, also, the captors, I suppose. 867 00:26:30,920 --> 00:26:32,160 and they were quite peaceful, also, the captors, I suppose. 868 00:26:32,200 --> 00:26:34,200 That's why they gave some trust somehow. 869 00:26:34,240 --> 00:26:35,000 That's why they gave some trust somehow. 870 00:26:35,040 --> 00:26:37,040 And who knows what impact stress has upon you. 871 00:26:37,080 --> 00:26:38,920 And who knows what impact stress has upon you. 872 00:26:38,960 --> 00:26:40,960 Who knows what effect that has on your mind? 873 00:26:41,000 --> 00:26:41,280 Who knows what effect that has on your mind? 874 00:26:41,320 --> 00:26:43,320 Yeah, exactly. That stress, maybe they felt at that moment 875 00:26:43,360 --> 00:26:44,960 Yeah, exactly. That stress, maybe they felt at that moment 876 00:26:45,000 --> 00:26:47,000 that they decided to cooperate with their captors. 877 00:26:47,040 --> 00:26:47,560 that they decided to cooperate with their captors. 878 00:26:49,960 --> 00:26:51,800 It didn't help that the police 879 00:26:51,840 --> 00:26:53,840 threatened a violent end to the siege, 880 00:26:53,880 --> 00:26:54,520 threatened a violent end to the siege, 881 00:26:54,560 --> 00:26:56,560 which the hostages took as a direct threat 882 00:26:56,600 --> 00:26:57,280 which the hostages took as a direct threat 883 00:26:57,320 --> 00:26:59,000 to their own safety. 884 00:26:59,040 --> 00:27:01,040 So many narrow corridors. Yes. 885 00:27:01,080 --> 00:27:02,400 So many narrow corridors. Yes. 886 00:27:02,440 --> 00:27:04,440 'Our final stop is the hotel gym, 887 00:27:04,480 --> 00:27:05,600 'Our final stop is the hotel gym, 888 00:27:05,640 --> 00:27:07,640 'where Lupe wants to show me the exact spot 889 00:27:07,680 --> 00:27:08,520 'where Lupe wants to show me the exact spot 890 00:27:08,560 --> 00:27:10,560 'from where the end of the siege was orchestrated.' 891 00:27:10,600 --> 00:27:11,360 'from where the end of the siege was orchestrated.' 892 00:27:14,480 --> 00:27:16,480 The pursuit of crime takes you to the strangest places. 893 00:27:16,520 --> 00:27:18,040 The pursuit of crime takes you to the strangest places. 894 00:27:18,080 --> 00:27:19,200 HE LAUGHS 895 00:27:19,240 --> 00:27:20,800 What are we doing here? SHE LAUGHS 896 00:27:20,840 --> 00:27:22,400 What are we doing? 897 00:27:22,440 --> 00:27:24,440 Here is the place, look, where they initially make these holes. 898 00:27:24,480 --> 00:27:26,480 Here is the place, look, where they initially make these holes. 899 00:27:26,520 --> 00:27:26,800 Here is the place, look, where they initially make these holes. 900 00:27:26,840 --> 00:27:28,840 Through the holes, about the fourth day, 901 00:27:28,880 --> 00:27:29,600 Through the holes, about the fourth day, 902 00:27:29,640 --> 00:27:31,640 they took in a camera to see how the situation was. Yeah. 903 00:27:31,680 --> 00:27:33,680 they took in a camera to see how the situation was. Yeah. 904 00:27:33,720 --> 00:27:34,720 they took in a camera to see how the situation was. Yeah. 905 00:27:34,760 --> 00:27:36,760 The captors realised they were being observed 906 00:27:36,800 --> 00:27:38,520 The captors realised they were being observed 907 00:27:38,560 --> 00:27:40,560 and shot upwards and hit one of the cameramen. 908 00:27:40,600 --> 00:27:42,600 and shot upwards and hit one of the cameramen. 909 00:27:42,640 --> 00:27:44,320 and shot upwards and hit one of the cameramen. 910 00:27:44,360 --> 00:27:46,360 And then the last day, the police realised, 911 00:27:46,400 --> 00:27:48,400 And then the last day, the police realised, 912 00:27:48,440 --> 00:27:48,880 And then the last day, the police realised, 913 00:27:48,920 --> 00:27:50,920 "OK, through the same holes, we can release gas." 914 00:27:50,960 --> 00:27:52,960 "OK, through the same holes, we can release gas." 915 00:27:53,000 --> 00:27:53,440 "OK, through the same holes, we can release gas." 916 00:27:53,480 --> 00:27:55,480 And the captors, they couldn't stand it, 917 00:27:55,520 --> 00:27:56,080 And the captors, they couldn't stand it, 918 00:27:56,120 --> 00:27:58,120 so they just gave up. 919 00:27:58,160 --> 00:27:58,960 so they just gave up. 920 00:27:59,000 --> 00:28:01,000 And both the captors and the hostages were released. 921 00:28:01,040 --> 00:28:03,040 And both the captors and the hostages were released. 922 00:28:03,080 --> 00:28:04,840 And both the captors and the hostages were released. 923 00:28:04,880 --> 00:28:06,880 Well, they were not released, they ended up in jail, but... 924 00:28:06,920 --> 00:28:08,920 Well, they were not released, they ended up in jail, but... 925 00:28:08,960 --> 00:28:09,160 Well, they were not released, they ended up in jail, but... 926 00:28:10,120 --> 00:28:12,120 The kidnapper, Jan-Erik Olsson, 927 00:28:12,160 --> 00:28:12,640 The kidnapper, Jan-Erik Olsson, 928 00:28:12,680 --> 00:28:14,680 was sentenced to ten years for the robbery. 929 00:28:14,720 --> 00:28:15,760 was sentenced to ten years for the robbery. 930 00:28:15,800 --> 00:28:17,800 None of the hostages testified against him, 931 00:28:17,840 --> 00:28:19,240 None of the hostages testified against him, 932 00:28:19,280 --> 00:28:21,280 and some even visited him in prison after the trial. 933 00:28:21,320 --> 00:28:23,320 and some even visited him in prison after the trial. 934 00:28:23,360 --> 00:28:24,040 and some even visited him in prison after the trial. 935 00:28:24,080 --> 00:28:26,080 Psychiatrists explain that the captives 936 00:28:26,120 --> 00:28:26,920 Psychiatrists explain that the captives 937 00:28:26,960 --> 00:28:28,960 had become emotionally indebted to him 938 00:28:29,000 --> 00:28:29,480 had become emotionally indebted to him 939 00:28:29,520 --> 00:28:31,520 rather than the police for their survival. 940 00:28:31,560 --> 00:28:32,800 rather than the police for their survival. 941 00:28:32,840 --> 00:28:34,840 Within months, this rare phenomenon was dubbed "Stockholm syndrome". 942 00:28:34,880 --> 00:28:36,880 Within months, this rare phenomenon was dubbed "Stockholm syndrome". 943 00:28:36,920 --> 00:28:37,800 Within months, this rare phenomenon was dubbed "Stockholm syndrome". 944 00:28:39,160 --> 00:28:41,160 Lupe, this has been, for me, a special moment. 945 00:28:41,200 --> 00:28:41,480 Lupe, this has been, for me, a special moment. 946 00:28:41,520 --> 00:28:43,520 For 50 years, I've heard about the Stockholm syndrome 947 00:28:43,560 --> 00:28:45,400 For 50 years, I've heard about the Stockholm syndrome 948 00:28:45,440 --> 00:28:47,440 without understanding its origin. 949 00:28:47,480 --> 00:28:47,720 without understanding its origin. 950 00:28:47,760 --> 00:28:49,760 And now the whole thing has been revealed to me 951 00:28:49,800 --> 00:28:50,720 And now the whole thing has been revealed to me 952 00:28:50,760 --> 00:28:52,760 in the tight corner of a bathroom of a gymnasium.Right. 953 00:28:52,800 --> 00:28:54,800 in the tight corner of a bathroom of a gymnasium.Right. 954 00:28:54,840 --> 00:28:55,080 in the tight corner of a bathroom of a gymnasium.Right. 955 00:28:55,120 --> 00:28:56,880 Amazing. 956 00:29:03,360 --> 00:29:05,360 My Scandi long weekend is proving to be in equal parts surprising 957 00:29:05,400 --> 00:29:07,400 My Scandi long weekend is proving to be in equal parts surprising 958 00:29:07,440 --> 00:29:09,440 My Scandi long weekend is proving to be in equal parts surprising 959 00:29:09,480 --> 00:29:09,960 My Scandi long weekend is proving to be in equal parts surprising 960 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:12,000 and just as I expected. 961 00:29:12,040 --> 00:29:12,200 and just as I expected. 962 00:29:14,600 --> 00:29:16,600 In 2010, Stockholm was named Europe's first green capital 963 00:29:16,640 --> 00:29:18,640 In 2010, Stockholm was named Europe's first green capital 964 00:29:18,680 --> 00:29:19,080 In 2010, Stockholm was named Europe's first green capital 965 00:29:19,120 --> 00:29:21,120 for its commitment to the environment. 966 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:21,360 for its commitment to the environment. 967 00:29:22,960 --> 00:29:24,960 So, in the spirit of staying local, 968 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:25,240 So, in the spirit of staying local, 969 00:29:25,280 --> 00:29:27,280 I'm taking you somewhere within walking distance of my hotel. 970 00:29:27,320 --> 00:29:29,120 I'm taking you somewhere within walking distance of my hotel. 971 00:29:30,720 --> 00:29:32,720 In a city centre packed with bars, restaurants and museums, 972 00:29:32,760 --> 00:29:34,760 In a city centre packed with bars, restaurants and museums, 973 00:29:34,800 --> 00:29:35,760 In a city centre packed with bars, restaurants and museums, 974 00:29:35,800 --> 00:29:37,800 you could visit Voulez-Vous, the ABBA museum. 975 00:29:37,840 --> 00:29:39,840 you could visit Voulez-Vous, the ABBA museum. 976 00:29:39,880 --> 00:29:40,080 you could visit Voulez-Vous, the ABBA museum. 977 00:29:41,040 --> 00:29:43,040 I didn't have time, but you could prioritise it when you visit. 978 00:29:43,080 --> 00:29:45,080 I didn't have time, but you could prioritise it when you visit. 979 00:29:45,120 --> 00:29:45,320 I didn't have time, but you could prioritise it when you visit. 980 00:29:48,320 --> 00:29:50,320 For now, join me instead on a journey far back in time 981 00:29:50,360 --> 00:29:52,360 For now, join me instead on a journey far back in time 982 00:29:52,400 --> 00:29:53,280 For now, join me instead on a journey far back in time 983 00:29:53,320 --> 00:29:55,320 to a museum which I've been told will change forever 984 00:29:55,360 --> 00:29:56,560 to a museum which I've been told will change forever 985 00:29:56,600 --> 00:29:58,600 my view of a notorious warrior tribe. 986 00:29:58,640 --> 00:30:00,360 my view of a notorious warrior tribe. 987 00:30:00,400 --> 00:30:01,920 In the British Isles, 988 00:30:01,960 --> 00:30:03,960 we were on the receiving end of the Vikings, 989 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:04,920 we were on the receiving end of the Vikings, 990 00:30:04,960 --> 00:30:06,960 and we think of them as raiders and pillagers. 991 00:30:07,000 --> 00:30:08,760 and we think of them as raiders and pillagers. 992 00:30:08,800 --> 00:30:10,800 Here in Stockholm, I wouldn't be surprised 993 00:30:10,840 --> 00:30:11,120 Here in Stockholm, I wouldn't be surprised 994 00:30:11,160 --> 00:30:13,160 if they tell me that they were terrific traders, 995 00:30:13,200 --> 00:30:13,920 if they tell me that they were terrific traders, 996 00:30:13,960 --> 00:30:15,960 marauders or merchants. 997 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:16,520 marauders or merchants. 998 00:30:16,560 --> 00:30:18,360 We're on the horns of a dilemma. 999 00:30:20,480 --> 00:30:22,480 The Swedish History Museum tells the story of the Viking Age, 1000 00:30:22,520 --> 00:30:24,520 The Swedish History Museum tells the story of the Viking Age, 1001 00:30:24,560 --> 00:30:24,840 The Swedish History Museum tells the story of the Viking Age, 1002 00:30:24,880 --> 00:30:26,880 which lasted three-and-a-half centuries 1003 00:30:26,920 --> 00:30:27,240 which lasted three-and-a-half centuries 1004 00:30:27,280 --> 00:30:29,280 until the year 1100. 1005 00:30:29,320 --> 00:30:30,240 until the year 1100. 1006 00:30:30,280 --> 00:30:32,280 It demonstrates that in literature, politics, 1007 00:30:32,320 --> 00:30:33,000 It demonstrates that in literature, politics, 1008 00:30:33,040 --> 00:30:35,040 agriculture, global exploration, and arts and crafts, 1009 00:30:35,080 --> 00:30:37,080 agriculture, global exploration, and arts and crafts, 1010 00:30:37,120 --> 00:30:38,480 agriculture, global exploration, and arts and crafts, 1011 00:30:38,520 --> 00:30:40,520 the Vikings were a sophisticated civilisation. 1012 00:30:40,560 --> 00:30:41,720 the Vikings were a sophisticated civilisation. 1013 00:30:41,760 --> 00:30:43,760 Maria. I'm Michael. Hello, Michael. Nice to meet you. 1014 00:30:43,800 --> 00:30:44,920 Maria. I'm Michael. Hello, Michael. Nice to meet you. 1015 00:30:44,960 --> 00:30:46,120 John. Hello. 1016 00:30:46,160 --> 00:30:47,320 Great pleasure to meet you. 1017 00:30:47,360 --> 00:30:49,360 MICHAEL LAUGHS What an amazing sight. 1018 00:30:49,400 --> 00:30:51,400 MICHAEL LAUGHS What an amazing sight. 1019 00:30:51,440 --> 00:30:52,200 MICHAEL LAUGHS What an amazing sight. 1020 00:30:53,320 --> 00:30:55,320 'Two years ago, archaeologists Maria and John 1021 00:30:55,360 --> 00:30:56,240 'Two years ago, archaeologists Maria and John 1022 00:30:56,280 --> 00:30:58,280 'made the discovery of a lifetime not far from here - 1023 00:30:58,320 --> 00:31:00,040 'made the discovery of a lifetime not far from here - 1024 00:31:00,080 --> 00:31:02,080 'a haul of exquisite jewellery. 1025 00:31:02,120 --> 00:31:03,760 'a haul of exquisite jewellery. 1026 00:31:03,800 --> 00:31:05,800 'Today, they've opened it up for me to be astonished.' 1027 00:31:05,840 --> 00:31:07,840 'Today, they've opened it up for me to be astonished.' 1028 00:31:07,880 --> 00:31:08,200 'Today, they've opened it up for me to be astonished.' 1029 00:31:08,240 --> 00:31:09,720 Tell me how you found it. 1030 00:31:09,760 --> 00:31:11,240 Tell me about the moment of finding it. 1031 00:31:11,280 --> 00:31:13,200 Oh, it was unbelievable. 1032 00:31:13,240 --> 00:31:15,240 I've been working as an archaeologist for 20 years, 1033 00:31:15,280 --> 00:31:15,560 I've been working as an archaeologist for 20 years, 1034 00:31:15,600 --> 00:31:17,480 and I've been metal detecting for 15 years. 1035 00:31:17,520 --> 00:31:19,520 It was such an immense sound. 1036 00:31:19,560 --> 00:31:20,280 It was such an immense sound. 1037 00:31:20,320 --> 00:31:22,280 I mean, almost fell backwards. 1038 00:31:22,320 --> 00:31:24,320 All the silver was lying all together, like, in one pile. 1039 00:31:24,360 --> 00:31:26,360 All the silver was lying all together, like, in one pile. 1040 00:31:26,400 --> 00:31:26,680 All the silver was lying all together, like, in one pile. 1041 00:31:26,720 --> 00:31:28,720 And it was lying inside of this vessel. 1042 00:31:28,760 --> 00:31:30,360 And it was lying inside of this vessel. 1043 00:31:30,400 --> 00:31:32,400 The silver looked more or less like this. 1044 00:31:32,440 --> 00:31:32,720 The silver looked more or less like this. 1045 00:31:32,760 --> 00:31:34,760 Really? Yes, it did. It was shining. 1046 00:31:34,800 --> 00:31:35,320 Really? Yes, it did. It was shining. 1047 00:31:35,360 --> 00:31:36,760 I'm amazed that the silver shone. 1048 00:31:36,800 --> 00:31:38,800 I mean, the only silver I have goes black within a year. 1049 00:31:38,840 --> 00:31:40,400 I mean, the only silver I have goes black within a year. 1050 00:31:40,440 --> 00:31:42,440 You feel very humble when you make these kind of finds, 1051 00:31:42,480 --> 00:31:43,800 You feel very humble when you make these kind of finds, 1052 00:31:43,840 --> 00:31:45,840 because you want to connect to people in the past, 1053 00:31:45,880 --> 00:31:46,360 because you want to connect to people in the past, 1054 00:31:46,400 --> 00:31:48,400 and this is really a true way of doing that. 1055 00:31:48,440 --> 00:31:49,400 and this is really a true way of doing that. 1056 00:31:49,440 --> 00:31:50,600 Yes, that's lovely. 1057 00:31:50,640 --> 00:31:52,640 Do we think this was, what, part of a burial of a person? 1058 00:31:52,680 --> 00:31:54,680 Do we think this was, what, part of a burial of a person? 1059 00:31:54,720 --> 00:31:55,000 Do we think this was, what, part of a burial of a person? 1060 00:31:55,040 --> 00:31:56,840 Was it someone being buried with treasure? 1061 00:31:56,880 --> 00:31:58,760 Yes. 1062 00:31:58,800 --> 00:32:00,800 This might be a sort of pagan ritual, a funeral. 1063 00:32:00,840 --> 00:32:02,840 This might be a sort of pagan ritual, a funeral. 1064 00:32:02,880 --> 00:32:04,720 This might be a sort of pagan ritual, a funeral. 1065 00:32:04,760 --> 00:32:06,760 And here, an immense collection of coins 1066 00:32:06,800 --> 00:32:07,560 And here, an immense collection of coins 1067 00:32:07,600 --> 00:32:09,600 which have been made into medallions. 1068 00:32:09,640 --> 00:32:10,160 which have been made into medallions. 1069 00:32:10,200 --> 00:32:11,400 Yes, exactly. 1070 00:32:11,440 --> 00:32:13,440 The pendants, they're from all over Europe. 1071 00:32:13,480 --> 00:32:13,760 The pendants, they're from all over Europe. 1072 00:32:13,800 --> 00:32:15,800 So, they're from Russia all the way over to England. 1073 00:32:15,840 --> 00:32:17,320 So, they're from Russia all the way over to England. 1074 00:32:17,360 --> 00:32:19,360 And these three are Aethelred II coins. Yeah. 1075 00:32:19,400 --> 00:32:21,400 And these three are Aethelred II coins. Yeah. 1076 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:22,000 And these three are Aethelred II coins. Yeah. 1077 00:32:22,040 --> 00:32:23,880 One of the English kings. Yes. 1078 00:32:23,920 --> 00:32:25,920 'The artistry demonstrated here challenges my prejudices 1079 00:32:25,960 --> 00:32:27,960 'The artistry demonstrated here challenges my prejudices 1080 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:28,280 'The artistry demonstrated here challenges my prejudices 1081 00:32:28,320 --> 00:32:30,320 'about what sort of people the Vikings were.' 1082 00:32:30,360 --> 00:32:31,400 'about what sort of people the Vikings were.' 1083 00:32:31,440 --> 00:32:32,760 Who might the owner have been? 1084 00:32:32,800 --> 00:32:34,800 So, we believe that it might have been a powerful woman 1085 00:32:34,840 --> 00:32:36,520 So, we believe that it might have been a powerful woman 1086 00:32:36,560 --> 00:32:38,560 within this settlement and within this area. 1087 00:32:38,600 --> 00:32:38,880 within this settlement and within this area. 1088 00:32:38,920 --> 00:32:40,600 And that's interesting in itself, isn't it? 1089 00:32:40,640 --> 00:32:42,640 The concept of a powerful woman in Viking times.Mm. 1090 00:32:42,680 --> 00:32:44,440 The concept of a powerful woman in Viking times.Mm. 1091 00:32:44,480 --> 00:32:46,480 Thank you very much for infecting me with your excitement. 1092 00:32:46,520 --> 00:32:47,200 Thank you very much for infecting me with your excitement. 1093 00:32:47,240 --> 00:32:49,240 This is really a magnificent hoard. 1094 00:32:49,280 --> 00:32:49,720 This is really a magnificent hoard. 1095 00:32:54,240 --> 00:32:56,240 'Curator Sven has another surprise for me.' 1096 00:32:56,280 --> 00:32:58,280 'Curator Sven has another surprise for me.' 1097 00:32:58,320 --> 00:32:58,600 'Curator Sven has another surprise for me.' 1098 00:32:58,640 --> 00:33:00,640 Sven. Hello. Hello, Michael. 1099 00:33:00,680 --> 00:33:01,800 Sven. Hello. Hello, Michael. 1100 00:33:01,840 --> 00:33:03,840 It's great to see you. Same to you. Thank you. 1101 00:33:03,880 --> 00:33:04,560 It's great to see you. Same to you. Thank you. 1102 00:33:05,880 --> 00:33:07,880 This lion does not look in any way Viking to me. 1103 00:33:07,920 --> 00:33:08,800 This lion does not look in any way Viking to me. 1104 00:33:08,840 --> 00:33:10,840 No, it doesn't, it doesn't. It's actually a Greek lion. 1105 00:33:10,880 --> 00:33:12,520 No, it doesn't, it doesn't. It's actually a Greek lion. 1106 00:33:12,560 --> 00:33:14,560 But what makes it Viking is graffiti. 1107 00:33:14,600 --> 00:33:15,960 But what makes it Viking is graffiti. 1108 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,200 You can see here, 1109 00:33:17,240 --> 00:33:19,240 you have the dragon with a snout, with the eyes. 1110 00:33:19,280 --> 00:33:19,720 you have the dragon with a snout, with the eyes. 1111 00:33:19,760 --> 00:33:21,360 And then you have a runic inscription 1112 00:33:21,400 --> 00:33:23,400 of a Norse being in Athens. 1113 00:33:23,440 --> 00:33:24,160 of a Norse being in Athens. 1114 00:33:24,200 --> 00:33:26,200 And that's quite striking because it immediately shows you 1115 00:33:26,240 --> 00:33:28,240 And that's quite striking because it immediately shows you 1116 00:33:28,280 --> 00:33:28,560 And that's quite striking because it immediately shows you 1117 00:33:28,600 --> 00:33:30,600 the wide horizons of the Viking Age, simply. 1118 00:33:30,640 --> 00:33:31,040 the wide horizons of the Viking Age, simply. 1119 00:33:31,080 --> 00:33:33,080 How would the Vikings get from Scandinavia to Athens? 1120 00:33:33,120 --> 00:33:34,320 How would the Vikings get from Scandinavia to Athens? 1121 00:33:34,360 --> 00:33:35,800 What's the route? 1122 00:33:35,840 --> 00:33:37,840 It's always by waterways, across the Baltic, 1123 00:33:37,880 --> 00:33:39,080 It's always by waterways, across the Baltic, 1124 00:33:39,120 --> 00:33:41,120 and then you would take yourself into the Russian river systems. 1125 00:33:41,160 --> 00:33:43,080 and then you would take yourself into the Russian river systems. 1126 00:33:43,120 --> 00:33:45,120 Do we have any idea what the runes say? 1127 00:33:45,160 --> 00:33:46,160 Do we have any idea what the runes say? 1128 00:33:46,200 --> 00:33:48,200 Oh, yes. It says something like, "Young men cut these runes." 1129 00:33:48,240 --> 00:33:50,040 Oh, yes. It says something like, "Young men cut these runes." 1130 00:33:50,080 --> 00:33:51,920 That's such a modern idea, isn't it, 1131 00:33:51,960 --> 00:33:53,960 that when you get somewhere and you're a lad, 1132 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,720 that when you get somewhere and you're a lad, 1133 00:33:54,760 --> 00:33:56,320 you have to show that you were there? 1134 00:33:56,360 --> 00:33:58,360 Exactly, exactly. SVEN LAUGHS 1135 00:33:58,400 --> 00:33:59,000 Exactly, exactly. SVEN LAUGHS 1136 00:33:59,040 --> 00:34:01,040 It's graffiti. It really is. Yeah. 1137 00:34:01,080 --> 00:34:01,240 It's graffiti. It really is. Yeah. 1138 00:34:03,720 --> 00:34:05,720 A few moments of studying Viking history in Stockholm 1139 00:34:05,760 --> 00:34:06,800 A few moments of studying Viking history in Stockholm 1140 00:34:06,840 --> 00:34:08,840 has already altered my view. 1141 00:34:08,880 --> 00:34:09,480 has already altered my view. 1142 00:34:09,520 --> 00:34:11,520 They were technologists and artists and artisans and navigators. 1143 00:34:11,560 --> 00:34:13,560 They were technologists and artists and artisans and navigators. 1144 00:34:13,600 --> 00:34:14,560 They were technologists and artists and artisans and navigators. 1145 00:34:14,600 --> 00:34:16,600 They may have started out as horny, helmeted hoodlums, 1146 00:34:16,640 --> 00:34:18,040 They may have started out as horny, helmeted hoodlums, 1147 00:34:18,080 --> 00:34:20,080 but they became cosmopolitan sophisticates. 1148 00:34:20,120 --> 00:34:20,840 but they became cosmopolitan sophisticates. 1149 00:34:26,560 --> 00:34:28,120 'Coming up...' 1150 00:34:28,160 --> 00:34:29,440 Thank you very much. 1151 00:34:29,480 --> 00:34:31,480 '..I feast like a king on seafood supplied to the Swedish royals...' 1152 00:34:31,520 --> 00:34:33,520 '..I feast like a king on seafood supplied to the Swedish royals...' 1153 00:34:33,560 --> 00:34:34,200 '..I feast like a king on seafood supplied to the Swedish royals...' 1154 00:34:35,400 --> 00:34:36,920 That is absolutely delicious. 1155 00:34:36,960 --> 00:34:38,960 '..and discover a town hall like no other.' 1156 00:34:39,000 --> 00:34:41,000 '..and discover a town hall like no other.' 1157 00:34:41,040 --> 00:34:41,320 '..and discover a town hall like no other.' 1158 00:34:41,360 --> 00:34:43,360 We have 23.5 to 24-carat gold on the walls. 1159 00:34:43,400 --> 00:34:43,720 We have 23.5 to 24-carat gold on the walls. 1160 00:34:43,760 --> 00:34:45,280 But that's just extraordinary. 1161 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:50,880 CAR HORN HONKS 1162 00:34:55,400 --> 00:34:57,320 As the day draws in, 1163 00:34:57,360 --> 00:34:59,360 there's a couple more places that I want to show you. 1164 00:34:59,400 --> 00:35:00,160 there's a couple more places that I want to show you. 1165 00:35:00,200 --> 00:35:02,200 A ten-minute stroll from the Swedish History Museum 1166 00:35:02,240 --> 00:35:03,840 A ten-minute stroll from the Swedish History Museum 1167 00:35:03,880 --> 00:35:05,880 is a Stockholm institution 1168 00:35:05,920 --> 00:35:06,440 is a Stockholm institution 1169 00:35:06,480 --> 00:35:08,480 which, at this time, I'll have almost to myself. 1170 00:35:08,520 --> 00:35:09,960 which, at this time, I'll have almost to myself. 1171 00:35:13,360 --> 00:35:15,360 First opened in November 1888, 1172 00:35:15,400 --> 00:35:16,840 First opened in November 1888, 1173 00:35:16,880 --> 00:35:18,880 it still serves the good people of Stockholm today. 1174 00:35:18,920 --> 00:35:20,880 it still serves the good people of Stockholm today. 1175 00:35:20,920 --> 00:35:22,760 I've avoided the lunchtime rush... 1176 00:35:23,880 --> 00:35:25,880 ..and I hope that I haven't missed the traders. 1177 00:35:25,920 --> 00:35:26,280 ..and I hope that I haven't missed the traders. 1178 00:35:28,400 --> 00:35:30,400 This is a glorious market - the famous Ostermalmshallen. 1179 00:35:30,440 --> 00:35:32,440 This is a glorious market - the famous Ostermalmshallen. 1180 00:35:32,480 --> 00:35:33,800 This is a glorious market - the famous Ostermalmshallen. 1181 00:35:33,840 --> 00:35:35,640 Don't you love the sound of Swedish? 1182 00:35:37,520 --> 00:35:39,520 Home to restaurants, wine bars and a handful of gourmet traders, 1183 00:35:39,560 --> 00:35:41,560 Home to restaurants, wine bars and a handful of gourmet traders, 1184 00:35:41,600 --> 00:35:42,960 Home to restaurants, wine bars and a handful of gourmet traders, 1185 00:35:43,000 --> 00:35:45,000 this foodie's paradise is a great place to visit 1186 00:35:45,040 --> 00:35:45,560 this foodie's paradise is a great place to visit 1187 00:35:45,600 --> 00:35:47,600 for a cheesy nibble or a chocolate truffle 1188 00:35:47,640 --> 00:35:49,480 for a cheesy nibble or a chocolate truffle 1189 00:35:49,520 --> 00:35:51,520 to sustain you on an energetic long weekend. 1190 00:35:51,560 --> 00:35:52,120 to sustain you on an energetic long weekend. 1191 00:35:54,480 --> 00:35:56,480 I'm in search of something cured and smoky, 1192 00:35:56,520 --> 00:35:57,800 I'm in search of something cured and smoky, 1193 00:35:57,840 --> 00:35:59,840 and I'm meeting the fourth generation of a family 1194 00:35:59,880 --> 00:36:00,640 and I'm meeting the fourth generation of a family 1195 00:36:00,680 --> 00:36:02,680 who've traded here since the early 1920s. 1196 00:36:02,720 --> 00:36:03,440 who've traded here since the early 1920s. 1197 00:36:05,320 --> 00:36:07,320 Ulf. Oh, hello. Nice to meet you. 1198 00:36:07,360 --> 00:36:08,280 Ulf. Oh, hello. Nice to meet you. 1199 00:36:08,320 --> 00:36:10,320 This is such a beautiful place. Right? 1200 00:36:10,360 --> 00:36:10,720 This is such a beautiful place. Right? 1201 00:36:10,760 --> 00:36:12,760 I'm not sure I've ever been in such a beautiful market. 1202 00:36:12,800 --> 00:36:13,040 I'm not sure I've ever been in such a beautiful market. 1203 00:36:13,080 --> 00:36:15,080 "Lisa Elmqvist" - 1204 00:36:15,120 --> 00:36:15,360 "Lisa Elmqvist" - 1205 00:36:15,400 --> 00:36:17,400 that is your great-grandmother, right?That's true. 1206 00:36:17,440 --> 00:36:19,440 She started a small stand in here in that corner. 1207 00:36:19,480 --> 00:36:21,360 She started a small stand in here in that corner. 1208 00:36:21,400 --> 00:36:23,400 She was very picky about quality. 1209 00:36:23,440 --> 00:36:25,440 She was very picky about the staff doing the right job. 1210 00:36:25,480 --> 00:36:27,360 She was very picky about the staff doing the right job. 1211 00:36:27,400 --> 00:36:28,880 And she was a really strong woman. 1212 00:36:30,400 --> 00:36:32,400 Ulf's great-grandmother's hard work paid off. 1213 00:36:32,440 --> 00:36:34,320 Ulf's great-grandmother's hard work paid off. 1214 00:36:34,360 --> 00:36:36,360 The business now supplies some of Stockholm's top restaurants 1215 00:36:36,400 --> 00:36:38,400 The business now supplies some of Stockholm's top restaurants 1216 00:36:38,440 --> 00:36:40,440 and a particularly prestigious family. 1217 00:36:40,480 --> 00:36:40,680 and a particularly prestigious family. 1218 00:36:41,720 --> 00:36:43,720 We have this point of warrant 1219 00:36:43,760 --> 00:36:44,120 We have this point of warrant 1220 00:36:44,160 --> 00:36:46,160 to serve the King of Sweden and the Queen. 1221 00:36:46,200 --> 00:36:47,520 to serve the King of Sweden and the Queen. 1222 00:36:47,560 --> 00:36:49,560 So, by appointment, supplier of fish to the royal family. 1223 00:36:49,600 --> 00:36:49,960 So, by appointment, supplier of fish to the royal family. 1224 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,080 Yeah, that's true. 1225 00:36:52,480 --> 00:36:54,480 'Traditionally, smoked wild salmon 1226 00:36:54,520 --> 00:36:55,160 'Traditionally, smoked wild salmon 1227 00:36:55,200 --> 00:36:57,200 'is a particular favourite of Their Majesties. 1228 00:36:57,240 --> 00:36:58,080 'is a particular favourite of Their Majesties. 1229 00:36:58,120 --> 00:37:00,120 'And given Sweden's reputation for quality smoked fish, 1230 00:37:00,160 --> 00:37:01,800 'And given Sweden's reputation for quality smoked fish, 1231 00:37:01,840 --> 00:37:03,840 'I can feast like a king.' 1232 00:37:03,880 --> 00:37:04,080 'I can feast like a king.' 1233 00:37:06,880 --> 00:37:08,240 A little bit of dill on. 1234 00:37:09,360 --> 00:37:11,360 A little bit of dill. Thank you very much. 1235 00:37:11,400 --> 00:37:11,720 A little bit of dill. Thank you very much. 1236 00:37:11,760 --> 00:37:13,760 {\an8}Another idea is also to have it as a starter, a little bit like that. 1237 00:37:13,800 --> 00:37:15,800 {\an8}Another idea is also to have it as a starter, a little bit like that. 1238 00:37:15,840 --> 00:37:16,840 {\an8}Another idea is also to have it as a starter, a little bit like that. 1239 00:37:16,880 --> 00:37:18,880 {\an8}With a little mustard sauce, a little dill.Yes. 1240 00:37:18,920 --> 00:37:19,320 {\an8}With a little mustard sauce, a little dill.Yes. 1241 00:37:21,440 --> 00:37:23,200 That is... That is absolutely delicious. 1242 00:37:23,240 --> 00:37:25,240 You can be very proud of that. Great fish. 1243 00:37:25,280 --> 00:37:25,560 You can be very proud of that. Great fish. 1244 00:37:25,600 --> 00:37:27,040 Yeah, thank you. Mm. 1245 00:37:27,080 --> 00:37:29,080 'Another local delicacy is roe, or fish eggs. 1246 00:37:29,120 --> 00:37:31,120 'Another local delicacy is roe, or fish eggs. 1247 00:37:31,160 --> 00:37:31,520 'Another local delicacy is roe, or fish eggs. 1248 00:37:31,560 --> 00:37:33,560 'The Swedes like to splurge supermarket varieties from a tube 1249 00:37:33,600 --> 00:37:35,600 'The Swedes like to splurge supermarket varieties from a tube 1250 00:37:35,640 --> 00:37:35,880 'The Swedes like to splurge supermarket varieties from a tube 1251 00:37:35,920 --> 00:37:37,800 'straight onto their toast. 1252 00:37:37,840 --> 00:37:39,840 'Ulf's offerings are more refined.' 1253 00:37:39,880 --> 00:37:40,200 'Ulf's offerings are more refined.' 1254 00:37:41,800 --> 00:37:43,800 Bleak roe, that comes from a small white fish 1255 00:37:43,840 --> 00:37:45,440 Bleak roe, that comes from a small white fish 1256 00:37:45,480 --> 00:37:47,480 in the north part of the Baltic Sea. 1257 00:37:47,520 --> 00:37:47,920 in the north part of the Baltic Sea. 1258 00:37:47,960 --> 00:37:49,960 You catch them in the beginning of October, 1259 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,560 You catch them in the beginning of October, 1260 00:37:51,600 --> 00:37:53,600 and one fish has maybe just that of eggs in one fish. 1261 00:37:53,640 --> 00:37:55,640 and one fish has maybe just that of eggs in one fish. 1262 00:37:55,680 --> 00:37:56,440 and one fish has maybe just that of eggs in one fish. 1263 00:37:56,480 --> 00:37:58,480 So it's a really hard work to... to create, 1264 00:37:58,520 --> 00:38:00,000 So it's a really hard work to... to create, 1265 00:38:00,040 --> 00:38:02,040 but it's also very expensive. 1266 00:38:02,080 --> 00:38:04,080 And what about that other one there? They are a little bit bigger. 1267 00:38:04,120 --> 00:38:04,600 And what about that other one there? They are a little bit bigger. 1268 00:38:04,640 --> 00:38:06,080 This is from a trout. 1269 00:38:06,120 --> 00:38:07,560 Also good. Let me try some of those. 1270 00:38:07,600 --> 00:38:08,640 You can try. 1271 00:38:11,880 --> 00:38:13,880 Gloriously salty. Quite smooth. 1272 00:38:13,920 --> 00:38:15,520 Gloriously salty. Quite smooth. 1273 00:38:15,560 --> 00:38:17,560 Just a little bit of texture. Very, very, very lovely. 1274 00:38:17,600 --> 00:38:18,480 Just a little bit of texture. Very, very, very lovely. 1275 00:38:18,520 --> 00:38:20,520 And here comes the trout roe. 1276 00:38:20,560 --> 00:38:21,240 And here comes the trout roe. 1277 00:38:21,280 --> 00:38:23,280 And this one, I imagine, will have more texture. 1278 00:38:23,320 --> 00:38:23,520 And this one, I imagine, will have more texture. 1279 00:38:25,360 --> 00:38:26,560 Mm. 1280 00:38:26,600 --> 00:38:28,600 These, you can feel bumps around a little bit more in the... 1281 00:38:28,640 --> 00:38:29,400 These, you can feel bumps around a little bit more in the... 1282 00:38:29,440 --> 00:38:31,440 You can feel the little eggs bursting in your mouth.Yeah. 1283 00:38:31,480 --> 00:38:32,480 You can feel the little eggs bursting in your mouth.Yeah. 1284 00:38:32,520 --> 00:38:34,320 It's absolutely delicious. Yeah. 1285 00:38:34,360 --> 00:38:36,360 Well, Ulf, it's amazing 1286 00:38:36,400 --> 00:38:36,640 Well, Ulf, it's amazing 1287 00:38:36,680 --> 00:38:38,680 that you're maintaining the standards over 100 years. 1288 00:38:38,720 --> 00:38:39,160 that you're maintaining the standards over 100 years. 1289 00:38:39,200 --> 00:38:41,080 And if I may, erm, 1290 00:38:41,120 --> 00:38:43,120 in addition to the honour you have of serving His Majesty, 1291 00:38:43,160 --> 00:38:45,160 in addition to the honour you have of serving His Majesty, 1292 00:38:45,200 --> 00:38:45,480 in addition to the honour you have of serving His Majesty, 1293 00:38:45,520 --> 00:38:47,520 I hereby appoint you supplier of trout roe to Michael Portillo, OK? 1294 00:38:47,560 --> 00:38:49,240 I hereby appoint you supplier of trout roe to Michael Portillo, OK? 1295 00:38:49,280 --> 00:38:50,920 Good. Super. Thank you, yeah. 1296 00:38:56,680 --> 00:38:58,680 Every year, on the 10th of December, 1297 00:38:58,720 --> 00:38:59,160 Every year, on the 10th of December, 1298 00:38:59,200 --> 00:39:01,200 the eyes of the world fall on my next destination. 1299 00:39:01,240 --> 00:39:03,000 the eyes of the world fall on my next destination. 1300 00:39:04,760 --> 00:39:06,760 A short boat ride to the island of Kungsholmen 1301 00:39:06,800 --> 00:39:08,240 A short boat ride to the island of Kungsholmen 1302 00:39:08,280 --> 00:39:10,280 is the seat of local government. 1303 00:39:10,320 --> 00:39:10,960 is the seat of local government. 1304 00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:13,000 But once a year, it hosts the annual banquet 1305 00:39:13,040 --> 00:39:14,480 But once a year, it hosts the annual banquet 1306 00:39:14,520 --> 00:39:16,520 for the Nobel Prize laureates. 1307 00:39:16,560 --> 00:39:17,240 for the Nobel Prize laureates. 1308 00:39:22,960 --> 00:39:24,960 Stockholm City Hall - 1309 00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:27,000 I would say more impressive than beautiful, 1310 00:39:27,040 --> 00:39:29,040 I would say more impressive than beautiful, 1311 00:39:29,080 --> 00:39:29,320 I would say more impressive than beautiful, 1312 00:39:29,360 --> 00:39:31,360 but never judge a book by its cover. 1313 00:39:31,400 --> 00:39:31,600 but never judge a book by its cover. 1314 00:39:34,440 --> 00:39:36,440 Topped by the national emblem of Sweden, 1315 00:39:36,480 --> 00:39:36,920 Topped by the national emblem of Sweden, 1316 00:39:36,960 --> 00:39:38,960 the three golden crowns, 1317 00:39:39,000 --> 00:39:39,240 the three golden crowns, 1318 00:39:39,280 --> 00:39:41,280 this red brick building was completed in 1923. 1319 00:39:41,320 --> 00:39:43,320 this red brick building was completed in 1923. 1320 00:39:43,360 --> 00:39:43,640 this red brick building was completed in 1923. 1321 00:39:43,680 --> 00:39:45,680 It's one of Stockholm's landmarks and open to the public. 1322 00:39:45,720 --> 00:39:46,880 It's one of Stockholm's landmarks and open to the public. 1323 00:39:48,040 --> 00:39:50,040 If the exterior doesn't take your breath away, 1324 00:39:50,080 --> 00:39:51,200 If the exterior doesn't take your breath away, 1325 00:39:51,240 --> 00:39:53,240 the interiors just might. 1326 00:39:53,280 --> 00:39:53,440 the interiors just might. 1327 00:39:54,560 --> 00:39:56,560 This beautiful room supposedly has an echo 1328 00:39:56,600 --> 00:39:57,440 This beautiful room supposedly has an echo 1329 00:39:57,480 --> 00:39:59,480 which picks up particularly sibilance... 1330 00:39:59,520 --> 00:40:00,680 which picks up particularly sibilance... 1331 00:40:00,720 --> 00:40:02,720 RESONATING: .. like "Swedish smorgasbord in Stockholm". 1332 00:40:02,760 --> 00:40:04,120 RESONATING: .. like "Swedish smorgasbord in Stockholm". 1333 00:40:07,080 --> 00:40:09,080 'Guide Henrietta is going to show me the jewel in the three crowns.' 1334 00:40:09,120 --> 00:40:11,120 'Guide Henrietta is going to show me the jewel in the three crowns.' 1335 00:40:11,160 --> 00:40:11,680 'Guide Henrietta is going to show me the jewel in the three crowns.' 1336 00:40:13,960 --> 00:40:14,920 Oh, my. 1337 00:40:14,960 --> 00:40:15,960 HE LAUGHS Yes. 1338 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:18,000 Henrietta, ooh, la, la! This is astonishing. 1339 00:40:18,040 --> 00:40:20,040 Henrietta, ooh, la, la! This is astonishing. 1340 00:40:20,080 --> 00:40:20,600 Henrietta, ooh, la, la! This is astonishing. 1341 00:40:20,640 --> 00:40:21,680 HE CHUCKLES 1342 00:40:21,720 --> 00:40:23,720 Suddenly, we're into a world of golden mosaics. 1343 00:40:23,760 --> 00:40:24,640 Suddenly, we're into a world of golden mosaics. 1344 00:40:26,560 --> 00:40:28,560 My goodness. SHE CHUCKLES 1345 00:40:28,600 --> 00:40:29,000 My goodness. SHE CHUCKLES 1346 00:40:33,800 --> 00:40:35,800 Every wall, every square centimetre covered in mosaic. 1347 00:40:35,840 --> 00:40:37,760 Every wall, every square centimetre covered in mosaic. 1348 00:40:37,800 --> 00:40:39,680 Mm. When we have guided tours in here, 1349 00:40:39,720 --> 00:40:41,720 one thing that we start by asking is, 1350 00:40:41,760 --> 00:40:43,760 do we think that it's real gold on the walls? 1351 00:40:43,800 --> 00:40:44,520 do we think that it's real gold on the walls? 1352 00:40:44,560 --> 00:40:46,560 We have the tourists answer. What do you think? 1353 00:40:46,600 --> 00:40:47,280 We have the tourists answer. What do you think? 1354 00:40:47,320 --> 00:40:49,320 Hm. I'm being put to the test. Erm... 1355 00:40:49,360 --> 00:40:49,560 Hm. I'm being put to the test. Erm... 1356 00:40:50,920 --> 00:40:52,920 I'll go for yes. Yes. And you're right. 1357 00:40:52,960 --> 00:40:53,240 I'll go for yes. Yes. And you're right. 1358 00:40:53,280 --> 00:40:55,280 Oh, good.You're correct, yes. At least the golden pieces. 1359 00:40:55,320 --> 00:40:55,840 Oh, good.You're correct, yes. At least the golden pieces. 1360 00:40:55,880 --> 00:40:57,880 Because a very easy way of describing it 1361 00:40:57,920 --> 00:40:58,400 Because a very easy way of describing it 1362 00:40:58,440 --> 00:41:00,440 is you make these pieces of mosaics by taking two pieces of glass, 1363 00:41:00,480 --> 00:41:01,400 is you make these pieces of mosaics by taking two pieces of glass, 1364 00:41:01,440 --> 00:41:03,440 and in between, you put a thin, thin layer of gold leaf. 1365 00:41:03,480 --> 00:41:04,680 and in between, you put a thin, thin layer of gold leaf. 1366 00:41:04,720 --> 00:41:06,720 Wow!So we do have 23.5 to 24-carat gold on the walls. 1367 00:41:06,760 --> 00:41:08,320 Wow!So we do have 23.5 to 24-carat gold on the walls. 1368 00:41:08,360 --> 00:41:09,800 That's just extraordinary. 1369 00:41:11,160 --> 00:41:13,160 'In fact, 18 million golden tiles make up the spectacular mosaics 1370 00:41:13,200 --> 00:41:15,200 'In fact, 18 million golden tiles make up the spectacular mosaics 1371 00:41:15,240 --> 00:41:17,160 'In fact, 18 million golden tiles make up the spectacular mosaics 1372 00:41:17,200 --> 00:41:19,200 'that illustrate fables and legends from Swedish history. 1373 00:41:19,240 --> 00:41:20,800 'that illustrate fables and legends from Swedish history. 1374 00:41:21,920 --> 00:41:23,920 'At one end of the hall, a woman holds Stockholm in her lap. 1375 00:41:23,960 --> 00:41:25,960 'At one end of the hall, a woman holds Stockholm in her lap. 1376 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,240 'At one end of the hall, a woman holds Stockholm in her lap. 1377 00:41:27,280 --> 00:41:29,280 'She is the Queen of Malaren, the lake on which the city sits. 1378 00:41:29,320 --> 00:41:31,320 'She is the Queen of Malaren, the lake on which the city sits. 1379 00:41:31,360 --> 00:41:31,680 'She is the Queen of Malaren, the lake on which the city sits. 1380 00:41:33,760 --> 00:41:35,760 'Closer inspection reveals a wealth of detail and storytelling.' 1381 00:41:35,800 --> 00:41:37,800 'Closer inspection reveals a wealth of detail and storytelling.' 1382 00:41:37,840 --> 00:41:39,760 'Closer inspection reveals a wealth of detail and storytelling.' 1383 00:41:39,800 --> 00:41:41,800 As your eyes become accustomed to the mosaics, 1384 00:41:41,840 --> 00:41:42,160 As your eyes become accustomed to the mosaics, 1385 00:41:42,200 --> 00:41:43,760 you begin to see more and more things, 1386 00:41:43,800 --> 00:41:45,800 and some of them are very surprising.Yeah. 1387 00:41:45,840 --> 00:41:46,120 and some of them are very surprising.Yeah. 1388 00:41:46,160 --> 00:41:48,160 An Eiffel Tower has appeared here, and Statue of Liberty, 1389 00:41:48,200 --> 00:41:49,680 An Eiffel Tower has appeared here, and Statue of Liberty, 1390 00:41:49,720 --> 00:41:51,720 and, I assume, the buildings of New York City behind. 1391 00:41:51,760 --> 00:41:52,320 and, I assume, the buildings of New York City behind. 1392 00:41:52,360 --> 00:41:54,360 Yes, exactly. So, the style in here is quite old. 1393 00:41:54,400 --> 00:41:55,720 Yes, exactly. So, the style in here is quite old. 1394 00:41:55,760 --> 00:41:57,760 It gives you a sort of old-fashioned feeling, perhaps, 1395 00:41:57,800 --> 00:41:58,720 It gives you a sort of old-fashioned feeling, perhaps, 1396 00:41:58,760 --> 00:42:00,280 but the images on the walls, 1397 00:42:00,320 --> 00:42:02,320 that sort of tells you how young the building is. 1398 00:42:02,360 --> 00:42:03,200 that sort of tells you how young the building is. 1399 00:42:03,240 --> 00:42:04,520 Relatively young. 1400 00:42:04,560 --> 00:42:06,400 It's 101 years old, or you wouldn't be able 1401 00:42:06,440 --> 00:42:08,160 to put these images on the walls. 1402 00:42:08,200 --> 00:42:10,200 And it's sort of playful because when you walk in here, 1403 00:42:10,240 --> 00:42:10,720 And it's sort of playful because when you walk in here, 1404 00:42:10,760 --> 00:42:12,760 you feel as though you're going into an 8th or 9th-century chapel, 1405 00:42:12,800 --> 00:42:14,800 you feel as though you're going into an 8th or 9th-century chapel, 1406 00:42:14,840 --> 00:42:15,680 you feel as though you're going into an 8th or 9th-century chapel, 1407 00:42:15,720 --> 00:42:17,520 and then, suddenly, you've got images 1408 00:42:17,560 --> 00:42:19,240 from all over the modern world. 1409 00:42:23,720 --> 00:42:25,720 'Yet again, this unassuming city catches me by surprise.' 1410 00:42:25,760 --> 00:42:27,760 'Yet again, this unassuming city catches me by surprise.' 1411 00:42:27,800 --> 00:42:28,000 'Yet again, this unassuming city catches me by surprise.' 1412 00:42:30,640 --> 00:42:32,640 A visit to a city hall sounds boring and bureaucratic, 1413 00:42:32,680 --> 00:42:34,680 A visit to a city hall sounds boring and bureaucratic, 1414 00:42:34,720 --> 00:42:35,000 A visit to a city hall sounds boring and bureaucratic, 1415 00:42:35,040 --> 00:42:37,040 and when I put it on my bucket list, I had to stifle a yawn. 1416 00:42:37,080 --> 00:42:39,000 and when I put it on my bucket list, I had to stifle a yawn. 1417 00:42:39,040 --> 00:42:41,040 But I'm so pleased that I seized this golden opportunity. 1418 00:42:41,080 --> 00:42:43,080 But I'm so pleased that I seized this golden opportunity. 1419 00:42:43,120 --> 00:42:44,040 But I'm so pleased that I seized this golden opportunity. 1420 00:42:46,400 --> 00:42:48,400 'Next time in Stockholm...' 1421 00:42:48,440 --> 00:42:48,640 'Next time in Stockholm...' 1422 00:42:48,680 --> 00:42:49,760 Thank you very much. 1423 00:42:49,800 --> 00:42:51,800 This is food at its simplest and at its best. 1424 00:42:51,840 --> 00:42:53,320 This is food at its simplest and at its best. 1425 00:42:53,360 --> 00:42:55,360 '..I discover more about this spectacular city.' 1426 00:42:55,400 --> 00:42:56,920 '..I discover more about this spectacular city.' 1427 00:42:56,960 --> 00:42:58,960 Shiver my timbers. It's absolutely stunning. 1428 00:42:59,000 --> 00:43:00,080 Shiver my timbers. It's absolutely stunning. 1429 00:43:02,840 --> 00:43:04,280 HE STRAINS 1430 00:43:04,320 --> 00:43:06,160 Here comes something big. Ah! 134307