About this season
Join Keith Floyd as he embarks on an exciting culinary adventure! In this seven-part series, Floyd traverses the frozen arctic wastelands of Lapland, crosses Sweden and Denmark, visits Norway's majestic fjords, and finally takes in the sights of Greenland, cooking tasty gourmet delicacies along the way. From Herring Fillets with Dill and Parsley; to Smoked Loin of Pork in Cherry Sauce; Scandinavian cuisine is brought vividly to life. The recipes are simple to follow and as always, Floyd shares his trademark witticisms and entertaining travelogue anecdotes.
Episodes (8)
1. Norway
Aired 31 October 2001 • 29 min
On the Norwegian Coastal Express Floyd prepares dinner for the Captain and crew, then on shore leave in Sweden he helps pull the morning's herring catch and cooks it on the quayside.
2. Norway II
Aired 7 November 2001 • 29 min
Floyd cooks atop a frozen lake, then travels by snow scooter in search of a Reindeer herd, and amidst the herd rather bravely cooks reindeer hearts. Then he's got a bear to cook.
3. Greenland
Aired 14 November 2001 • 29 min
The chef embarks on a tour of Greenland, where he meets local Inuits and cooks up halibut soup with dumplings and leeks
4. Denmark
Aired 21 November 2001 • 29 min
Floyd heads to Copenhagen which he finds to have a very bohemian flavour. Then he travels to Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, where he cooks a medieval meal.
5. Norway / Sweden
Aired 28 November 2001 • 29 min
On the Norwegian Coastal Express Floyd prepares dinner for the Captain and crew, then on shore leave in Sweden he helps pull the morning's herring catch and cooks it on the quayside.
6. Sweden
Aired 5 December 2001 • 29 min
After experiencing Stockholm, the Venice of the North, Floyd travels to a Chateau to sample some sparkling wines, and then prepares four fish dishes on a small boat on a lake.
7. Norway III
Aired 12 December 2001 • 29 min
Floyd travels by seaplane to a remote western corner of Norway where a single family makes a living from goat-farming, then it's off to a wooden hotel on a fjord-side.