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Land of the far North
Episodes (2)
1. Polar day
Aired 4 October 2019
The film takes us into the wonderful world of the polar day in northern Scandinavia. North of the Arctic Circle, the sun rarely sets in summer. There is food in abundance, but animals and plants face major challenges. Summer is short and there is little time to bring a new generation through. It's all about growing, eating, feeding and hunting around the clock. But lack of sleep, mosquitoes and the constant threat from predators spread hectic and stress. Deadly danger and life in abundance lie close together in the realm of the midnight sun.
2. Polar night
Aired 11 October 2019
This film takes the viewer into the magical world of the polar night in northern Scandinavia. When the sun disappears for a long time north of the Arctic Circle in winter, darkness and cold dominate the land. But nature copes surprisingly well with it. The plants and animals that survive here have adapted to the extreme conditions with a variety of skills. And when the dancing northern lights light up the sky on dark nights, the polar night develops its own magic