Earth Cycle — Season 1, Episode 1: Episode 1
Documentary • 25 min • 1 season, 5 episodes
Episode synopsis
Simon begins his journey at the North Cape – the northernmost point of the Scandinavian Peninsula in wild, wet and windy conditions. In this episode he helps a local king crab fisherman pull in pots from the Arctic Ocean, then sleeps in the boat shed of a pair of bemused but friendly locals and later finds out how to create vodka and beer with seasonal seaweed. Wild camping and cycling through the epic landscapes of northern Norway, Simon battles inclement weather before crossing over into Sweden at the end of the episode.
About Earth Cycle
Filmed in Sweden and Norway, this documentary series follows adventure-traveler and BBC journalist, Simon Parker, as he embarks upon a 2,000 mile / 3,500 KM cycling adventure from the North Cape to Smygehuk – the full length of the Scandinavian Peninsula. On his journey, Simon charts the seasonal cycles of the natural world, as summer is transitioning into autumn.