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Serialised book readings, featuring works from various genres

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Book of the Week: The Almost Nearly Perfect People: The Truth about the Nordic Miracle: Sweden, the Perfect Society

Sweden, the Perfect Society

The Almost Nearly Perfect People: The Truth about the Nordic Miracle

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, The Almost Nearly Perfect People: The Truth about the Nordic Miracle, Sweden, the Perfect Society

Scandinavia and its curious tribes explored in Michael Booth's book.

Scandinavia and its curious tribes explored and how Sweden’s neighbours’ opinion differs from others. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.

Sweden – a country held up as a beacon of perfection by the Western world and yet disliked by its neighbours.

Journalist Michael Booth embarks on a revealing and often humorous journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover the secrets of their success.
 
Reader: Gunnar Cauthery
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Produced by Gemma Jenkins

Book of the Week: The Almost Nearly Perfect People: The Truth about the Nordic Miracle

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Michael Booth examines the five Nordic countries to discover the secrets of their success

Michael Booth takes a revealing and humorous journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover the secrets of their success. Abridged by Richard Hamilton

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