Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

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Celebrity conversations on the idea of 'hygge' hosted by Sandi Tokvig via her Danish cabin

As the nights draw in we want some comfort, Sandi and her guests will aim to bring it as they explore the Danish notion of 'hygge'.

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Sandi Toksvig's Hygge: Series 1: Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee

Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee

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Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee join  Sandi Toksvig.

As the nights draw in we want some comfort and Sandi plus guests Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee aim to bring it as they explore the Danish notion of 'hygge'.

‘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
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 Sandi Toksvig and her guests explore the Danish notion of 'hygge'.


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