All aboard the Sleigh Ride

Did anyone else watch this amazing programme on BBC4 during the Christmas holidays?

On for two hours with no sound except the sounds of the reindeer & an occasional few words from the two girls & the people they met en route.

A very strange programme which became rather mesmerising & I found my self getting quite excited when we saw figures or bonfires on the horizon!

It's taken me three goes to watch it all but the light & the quietness was beautiful.

Two hours north of the Arctic Circle a very different life to most of us!

[julia]

Looks fascinating..

[Maggiemae]

Two hours! Sounds a lot with no commentary! But a different land and different people would make it fascinating! These must be pics from the programme?

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae yes I took photos of the TV, I wasn't there unfortunitly maggiemae. You would think it would be boring but it wasn't at all although I didn't watch it all at once! Only because the weathers not good & its Christmas time otherwise you just wouldn't have the time!

[linda]

missed it , what was it called please and I will download it

[Pat Knowles]

@pinkpaintpot called All Aboard! the Sleigh Ride. BBC4 on Christmas Eve Linda.

[linda]

OK Pat I have found it :)

[Dixie Goode]

Hadn't heard of it, but sounds lovely.

[Sarah Bremner]

Must have a look. ....perhaps still on iplayer. Sounds intriguing. Lovely collage. I have never seen the not her lights even though lots of friends and family have. .....too close to street lights.. ..The light in these is lovely.

[linda]

@happypat seen the first few mins and it's lovely

[Pat Knowles]

@pinkpaintpot it's very soothing & strangely fascinating Linda. There are various stops on the way so not just wLking through the snow. You can just stop & watch a bit when you want.

[Pat Knowles]

@sarah19 See if you can download it Sallie, well worth it!

[linda]

@happypat it is on hold as mum has gone to bed but we watched until the girl met someone. we watched a similar one in the summer of a canal boat trip

[Pat Knowles]

@pinkpaintpot yes it's the same company Linda, they talked about that one when they spoke if this on Breakfast TV.

[Phil Howcroft]

not seen it pat, 2 hours is quite a marathon for me :)

[Pat Knowles]

@phil_howcroft I recorded it & have watched it over three sessions, well worth it too, the light was stunning & it ended with the northern lights.

[Chris K]

looks wonderful. I am fascinated by the Arctic and the Antarctic

[Babs]

Lovely collage, but glad I don't live there. Far too cold for me.

[Gena Pegg]

Sounds wonderful...great shots of the scenes. would not have been able to see it here...maybe it will be on DVD?

[Chris K]

thanks for telling us about this. We downloaded it and I watched it today. Like you I had to watch it in half hour bursts but I agree it was mesmerising. I couldnt believe how they just walked and walked in what looked like a wilderness. I felt like I was on the sleigh and couldnt wait to come across another person or see where they would end up. It was so quiet and peaceful.

[Pat Knowles]

@cruiser so glad you enjoyed it Chris. It was certainly something different, I couldn't think how they kept their hands & feet warm, the stuff they wore didn't seem that thick. I suppose their bodies are used to the temperatures. I was hoping to see a small township at the end & perhaps a visit to the pub!! A fitting end though!