Denmark, the Happiest Country in the World
4 Extra Debut. Michael Booth explores how the Danes are consistently rated as the happiest people on earth and yet they pay the highest taxes.
In a time where we have a fascination with all things Scandinavian, journalist Michael Booth's book sees the author embark on a revealing and humorous journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover the secrets of their success.
In this series, five post-cards from each of the countries which challenge the often rose-tinted view of this part of the world offered up by the Western media. Along the way, a more nuanced, often darker picture emerges of the region - it isn't always easy being Nordic.
First up the Danes 鈥� consistently rated as the happiest people on earth and yet they pay the highest taxes.
Reader: Gunnar Cauthery
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Produced by Gemma Jenkins
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Nordic Dance聽and Syrinx (Pastorale) by Carl Nielsen
Danish Rheinlander
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Gunnar Cauthery |
| Producer | Gemma Jenkins |
| Abridger | Richard Hamilton |
| Author | Michael Booth |
Broadcasts
Mon 10 Feb 2014 09:45麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Tue 11 Feb 2014 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Mon 4 Feb 2019 14:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 5 Feb 2019 02:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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