Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee | 20201202 | Hygge' (pronounced hoo-ga) along with tak' (the word for thank you' that we learnt from watching Borgen and other Scandi dramas) is one of the few Danish words to have become known to us in the UK.
It's a word that means comfort, contentment and cherishing the simple pleasures in life. In lifestyle magazines it's faux fur throws, cups of hot cocoa and scented candles; but to the Danish it has simpler and less commercial roots. As these cold Winter nights draw in after a difficult year of scant comfort, it feels like we all need some hygge and legendary Dane, Sandi Toksvig, will do her best to bring it to you.
Deep in the Danish countryside in her cosy wood cabin Sandi will explore the concept of hygge and the Danish way of life and welcomes celebrity guests who join her in front of the open fire to explore what brings them hygge. In this episode artist Grayson Perry talks about how identity might sometimes need an audience and how hobbies and learning new things can bring deep joy, while comedian Sindhu Vee talks about her children's part Indian and part Danish upbringing and how she has come to understand the Danish philosophy.
Guests for the series are Grayson Perry, Alan Davies, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Bridget Christie, Sindhu Vee, Clive Myrie, Professor Brian Cox, Zoe Lyons and presenters and podcasters Rose and Rosie . We look forward to you joining Sandi in her cabin (there will be mulled wine).
Host...Sandi Toksvig
Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee join Sandi Toksvig. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin | |
| 01 | 01 | Grayson Perry And Sindhu Vee | 20201202 | 20221207 (R4) | Hygge' (pronounced hoo-ga) along with tak' (the word for thank you' that we learnt from watching Borgen and other Scandi dramas) is one of the few Danish words to have become known to us in the UK. It's a word that means comfort, contentment and cherishing the simple pleasures in life. In lifestyle magazines it's faux fur throws, cups of hot cocoa and scented candles; but to the Danish it has simpler and less commercial roots. As these cold Winter nights draw in after a difficult year of scant comfort, it feels like we all need some hygge and legendary Dane, Sandi Toksvig, will do her best to bring it to you. Deep in the Danish countryside in her cosy wood cabin Sandi will explore the concept of hygge and the Danish way of life and welcomes celebrity guests who join her in front of the open fire to explore what brings them hygge. In this episode artist Grayson Perry talks about how identity might sometimes need an audience and how hobbies and learning new things can bring deep joy, while comedian Sindhu Vee talks about her children's part Indian and part Danish upbringing and how she has come to understand the Danish philosophy. Guests for the series are Grayson Perry, Alan Davies, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Bridget Christie, Sindhu Vee, Clive Myrie, Professor Brian Cox, Zoe Lyons and presenters and podcasters Rose and Rosie . We look forward to you joining Sandi in her cabin (there will be mulled wine). Host...Sandi Toksvig Producer...Julia McKenzie Material for Sandi's opening script... Simon Alcock and Charlie Dinkin Production Coordinator...Carina Andrews Sound Recordist and Editor...Rich Evans A BBC Studios Production Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee join Sandi Toksvig. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin |
| 01 | 02 | Bridget Christie and Clive Myrie | 20201209 | Hygge' (pronounced hoo-ga) along with tak' (the word for thank you' that we learnt from watching Borgen and other Scandi dramas) is one of the few Danish words to have become known to us in the UK.
It's a word that means comfort, contentment and cherishing the simple pleasures in life. In lifestyle magazines it's faux fur throws, cups of hot cocoa and scented candles; but to the Danish it has simpler and less commercial roots. As these cold Winter nights draw in after a difficult year of scant comfort, it feels like we all need some hygge and legendary Dane, Sandi Toksvig, will do her best to bring it to you.
Deep in the Danish countryside in her cosy wood cabin Sandi will explore the concept of hygge and the Danish way of life and welcomes celebrity guests who join her in front of the open fire to explore what brings them hygge. In this episode BBC News Broadcaster and Foreign Correspondent Clive Myrie talks about finding respite in Opera and Poetry, while comedian Bridget Christie talks about the joy of running and her comforting but miss-shaped radishes.
Guests for the series are Grayson Perry, Alan Davies, Sindhu Vee, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Bridget Christie, Clive Myrie, Professor Brian Cox, Zoe Lyons and presenters and podcasters Rose and Rosie . We look forward to you joining Sandi in her cabin (please bring biscuits).
Host...Sandi Toksvig
Bridget Christie and Clive Myrie join Sandi Toksvig. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin | |
| 01 | 02 | Bridget Christie And Clive Myrie | 20201209 | 20221214 (R4) | Hygge' (pronounced hoo-ga) along with tak' (the word for thank you' that we learnt from watching Borgen and other Scandi dramas) is one of the few Danish words to have become known to us in the UK. It's a word that means comfort, contentment and cherishing the simple pleasures in life. In lifestyle magazines it's faux fur throws, cups of hot cocoa and scented candles; but to the Danish it has simpler and less commercial roots. As these cold Winter nights draw in after a difficult year of scant comfort, it feels like we all need some hygge and legendary Dane, Sandi Toksvig, will do her best to bring it to you. Deep in the Danish countryside in her cosy wood cabin Sandi will explore the concept of hygge and the Danish way of life and welcomes celebrity guests who join her in front of the open fire to explore what brings them hygge. In this episode BBC News Broadcaster and Foreign Correspondent Clive Myrie talks about finding respite in Opera and Poetry, while comedian Bridget Christie talks about the joy of running and her comforting but miss-shaped radishes. Guests for the series are Grayson Perry, Alan Davies, Sindhu Vee, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Bridget Christie, Clive Myrie, Professor Brian Cox, Zoe Lyons and presenters and podcasters Rose and Rosie . We look forward to you joining Sandi in her cabin (please bring biscuits). Host...Sandi Toksvig Producer...Julia McKenzie Material for Sandi's script opening script... Charlie Dinkin and Simon Alcock Production Coordinator...Carina Andrews Sound Recordist and Editor...Rich Evans A BBC Studios Production Bridget Christie and Clive Myrie join Sandi Toksvig. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin |
| 01 | 03 | Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Rose & Rosie | 20201216 | Hygge' (pronounced hoo-ga) along with tak' (the word for thank you' that we learnt from watching Borgen and other Scandi dramas) is one of the few Danish words to have become known to us in the UK.
It's a word that means comfort, contentment and cherishing the simple pleasures in life. In lifestyle magazines it's faux fur throws, cups of hot cocoa and scented candles; but to the Danish it has simpler and less commercial roots. As these cold Winter nights draw in after a difficult year of scant comfort, it feels like we all need some hygge and legendary Dane, Sandi Toksvig, will do her best to bring it to you.
Broadcasting from her wooden cabin near a lake deep in the Danish countryside Sandi will explore the concept of "hygge" with BBC Stargazing's Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock who helps point out the constellations we can see when there is no light pollution and Youtubers Rose and Rosie who try to embrace digital detoxing and the joys of glamping.
Guests for the series are Grayson Perry, Alan Davies, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Bridget Christie, Clive Myrie, Sindhu Vee, Professor Brian Cox, Zoe Lyons and presenters and podcasters Rose and Rosie . We look forward to you joining Sandi in her cabin (there will be mulled wine).
Host...Sandi Toksvig
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Rose & Rosie join Sandi Toksvig. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin | |
| 01 | 03 | Dr Maggie Aderin-pocock And Rose And Rosie | 20201216 | 20221221 (R4) | Hygge' (pronounced hoo-ga) along with tak' (the word for thank you' that we learnt from watching Borgen and other Scandi dramas) is one of the few Danish words to have become known to us in the UK. It's a word that means comfort, contentment and cherishing the simple pleasures in life. In lifestyle magazines it's faux fur throws, cups of hot cocoa and scented candles; but to the Danish it has simpler and less commercial roots. As these cold Winter nights draw in after a difficult year of scant comfort, it feels like we all need some hygge and legendary Dane, Sandi Toksvig, will do her best to bring it to you. Broadcasting from her wooden cabin near a lake deep in the Danish countryside Sandi will explore the concept of 'hygge' with BBC Stargazing's Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock who helps point out the constellations we can see when there is no light pollution and Youtubers Rose and Rosie who try to embrace digital detoxing and the joys of glamping. Guests for the series are Grayson Perry, Alan Davies, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Bridget Christie, Clive Myrie, Sindhu Vee, Professor Brian Cox, Zoe Lyons and presenters and podcasters Rose and Rosie . We look forward to you joining Sandi in her cabin (there will be mulled wine). Host...Sandi Toksvig Producer...Julia McKenzie Material for Sandi's script opening script... Simon Alcock and Charlie Dinkin Production Coordinator...Carina Andrews Sound Recordist and Editor...Rich Evans A BBC Studios Production Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Rose & Rosie join Sandi Toksvig. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin |
| 01 | 04 | Prof Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons | 20201223 | Hygge' (pronounced hoo-ga) along with tak' (the word for thank you' that we learnt from watching Borgen and other Scandi dramas) is one of the few Danish words to have become known to us in the UK.
It's a word that means comfort, contentment and cherishing the simple pleasures in life. In lifestyle magazines it's faux fur throws, cups of hot cocoa and scented candles; but to the Danish it has simpler and less commercial roots. As these cold Winter nights draw in after a difficult year of scant comfort, it feels like we all need some hygge and legendary Dane, Sandi Toksvig, will do her best to bring it to you.
Broadcasting from her wooden cabin near a lake deep in the Danish countryside Sandi will explore the concept of "hygge" with Professor Brian Cox who finds comfort in physics, piano playing and mulled wine and comedian Zoe Lyons who would like nothing more than to clear out ditches all day.
Guests for the series are Grayson Perry, Alan Davies, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Bridget Christie, Clive Myrie, Professor Brian Cox, Sindhu Vee, Zoe Lyons and presenters and podcasters Rose and Rosie . We look forward to you joining Sandi in her cabin (there will be mulled wine).
Host...Sandi Toksvig
Professor Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons join Sandi Toksvig. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin | |
| 01 | 04 | Prof Brian Cox And Zoe Lyons | 20201223 | 20221228 (R4) | Hygge' (pronounced hoo-ga) along with tak' (the word for thank you' that we learnt from watching Borgen and other Scandi dramas) is one of the few Danish words to have become known to us in the UK. It's a word that means comfort, contentment and cherishing the simple pleasures in life. In lifestyle magazines it's faux fur throws, cups of hot cocoa and scented candles; but to the Danish it has simpler and less commercial roots. As these cold Winter nights draw in after a difficult year of scant comfort, it feels like we all need some hygge and legendary Dane, Sandi Toksvig, will do her best to bring it to you. Broadcasting from her wooden cabin near a lake deep in the Danish countryside Sandi will explore the concept of 'hygge' with Professor Brian Cox who finds comfort in physics, piano playing and mulled wine and comedian Zoe Lyons who would like nothing more than to clear out ditches all day. Guests for the series are Grayson Perry, Alan Davies, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Bridget Christie, Clive Myrie, Professor Brian Cox, Sindhu Vee, Zoe Lyons and presenters and podcasters Rose and Rosie . We look forward to you joining Sandi in her cabin (there will be mulled wine). Host...Sandi Toksvig Producer...Julia McKenzie Material for Sandi's opening script... Charlie Dinkin and Simon Alcock Production Coordinator...Carina Andrews Sound Recordist and Editor...Rich Evans A BBC Studios Production Professor Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons join Sandi Toksvig. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin |
| 01 | 05 | 20201231 | Hygge' (pronounced hoo-ga) along with tak' (the word for thank you' that we learnt from watching Borgen and other Scandi dramas) is one of the few Danish words to have become known to us in the UK.
It's a word that means comfort, contentment and cherishing the simple pleasures in life. In lifestyle magazines it's faux fur throws, cups of hot cocoa and scented candles; but to the Danish it has simpler and less commercial roots. As these cold Winter nights draw in after a difficult year of scant comfort, it feels like we all need some hygge and legendary Dane, Sandi Toksvig, will do her best to bring it to you.
Deep in the Danish countryside in her cosy wood cabin Sandi will explore the concept of hygge and the Danish way of life and welcomes celebrity guests who join her in front of the open fire to explore what brings them hygge. In this episode Sandi is joined by comedian and friend Alan Davies who talks about walking in nature, literature, the childhood toy he still wants and escaping from the demands of smart phones.
Guests for the series are Grayson Perry, Alan Davies, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Bridget Christie, Sindhu Vee, Clive Myrie, Professor Brian Cox, Zoe Lyons and presenters and podcasters Rose and Rosie . We look forward to you joining Sandi in her cabin (there will be pastries).
Host...Sandi Toksvig
A brand new show hosted by everyone's favourite Dane, Sandi Toksvig. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin | ||
| 02 | 01 | Krishnan Guru-Murthy | 20211227 | Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is Channel 4 news anchor and reporter Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Over a mug of warm spiced wine they explore the concept of Hygge and talk about Australian Christmasses, escaping the news, playing music and who he likes to wake up with every morning.
Starring... Sandi Toksvig
Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin | |
| 02 | 01 | Krishnan Guru-Murthy | 20211227 | 20220101 (R4) | Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is Channel 4 news anchor and reporter Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Over a mug of warm spiced wine they explore the concept of Hygge and talk about Australian Christmasses, escaping the news, playing music and who he likes to wake up with every morning.
Starring... Sandi Toksvig
Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin |
| 02 | 02 | Gina Miller | 20211228 | Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is campaigner and wealth consultant Gina Miller. Over a mug of berry tea they explore the concept of Hygge and chat about family, country walks and free climbing, comic-book superheroes, 3am scrabble and watching classic movies.
Starring... Sandi Toksvig
Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with campaigner Gina Miller. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin | |
| 02 | 02 | Gina Miller | 20211228 | 20220108 (R4) | Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is campaigner and wealth consultant Gina Miller. Over a mug of berry tea they explore the concept of Hygge and chat about family, country walks and free climbing, comic-book superheroes, 3am scrabble and watching classic movies.
Starring... Sandi Toksvig
Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with campaigner Gina Miller. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin |
| 02 | 03 | Andy Hamilton | 20211229 | Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is comedian and writer Andy Hamilton. Over a cup of Danish tea the old friends chat about Hygge and how to keep technology at bay, the sound of football supporters watching a match, hopeless DIY and eavesdropping.
Starring... Sandi Toksvig
Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with writer Andy Hamilton Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin | |
| 02 | 03 | Andy Hamilton | 20211229 | 20220115 (R4) | Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is comedian and writer Andy Hamilton. Over a cup of Danish tea the old friends chat about Hygge and how to keep technology at bay, the sound of football supporters watching a match, hopeless DIY and eavesdropping.
Starring... Sandi Toksvig
Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with writer Andy Hamilton Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin |
| 02 | 04 | Lyse Doucet | 20211230 | Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is the BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet. Over a drink they talk about the right way to start the day, the gardens of Kabul, love of water and the soothing magic of fragrance.
Starring... Sandi Toksvig
Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with correspondent Lyse Doucet. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin | |
| 02 | 04 | Lyse Doucet | 20211230 | 20220122 (R4) | Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is the BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet. Over a drink they talk about the right way to start the day, the gardens of Kabul, love of water and the soothing magic of fragrance.
Starring... Sandi Toksvig
Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with correspondent Lyse Doucet. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin |
| 02 | 05 | David Blunkett | 20211231 | Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is former Home Secretary and Sheffield MP David Blunkett. Over a glass of burgundy they explore the concept of Hygge and chat about guide dogs behaving badly, the Peak District, tolerance of different opinions, mishaps in braille and the guilty pleasure of an open fire.
Starring... Sandi Toksvig
Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with Lord Blunkett. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin | |
| 02 | 05 | David Blunkett | 20211231 | 20220129 (R4) | Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is former Home Secretary and Sheffield MP David Blunkett. Over a glass of burgundy they explore the concept of Hygge and chat about guide dogs behaving badly, the Peak District, tolerance of different opinions, mishaps in braille and the guilty pleasure of an open fire.
Starring... Sandi Toksvig
Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with Lord Blunkett. Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin |