CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last evening’s TV. Sandi gives Dragon Deborah to the Wolf Pack, but it’s Love at First Sight










Sandi Toksvig: Extraordinary Christmas Escapes 

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Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby 

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Today, Dragons, I am looking for an investment of £1 million in exchange for 50 per cent of my revolutionary dental product, Wolfpaste.

There is no need to brush. Let a pack wild wolves clean your teeth until they shine.

Deborah Meaden is willing to fork over the money in a flash. The slobbery kisses she received from the overly friendly Norwegian wolves were a delight and her smile was infectious on Extraordinary Escapes at Christmas with Sandi Toksvig, (C4).

This might seem unhygienic. Deborah shared that she was once kissed by Johnny Depp. The wolves probably had sweeter breath — they wouldn’t stink of ciggies and bourbon.

Sandi took three friends on Arctic adventures, each trip tailored to her guest's interests. It turns out that celebs who are genuinely enjoying themselves make much better telly than ones who are politely pretending

Sandi took her three friends to Arctic adventures. Each trip was tailored to Sandi’s guests. The results showed that celebrities who truly enjoy themselves are more entertaining to watch than those who pretend they are.

Sandi took her three best friends to Arctic adventure, with each itinerary tailored to their interests. The results showed that celebrities who truly enjoy themselves are more entertaining to watch than those who pretend they are.

Deborah and Sandi were accommodated in a lodge that has a glass wall, within the reserve’s northernmost nature preserve. Although the steel fencing is used to protect the perimeter, it may be there to prevent polar bears from entering.

The wolves will not be allowed in. It’s a great place for them. This resort has five stars and offers a smorgasbord full of red meat. There are also plenty of friendly visitors who will offer ear rubs and belly tickles.

All Sandi’s locations featured cabins with panoramic windows — whether that was to watch the northern lights, or to provide stunning views across fjords where orcas and humpback whales frolicked.

Maggie Aderin Pocock, Sky At Night’s Maggie Aderin Pocock, loved this view. She smiled, “It is one of my dreams,” she said. “Being warm and snug and still being able see the stars all at once.”

Sandi seemed slightly uneasy at the loss of privacy. The outdoor sauna also had a glass wall. It was still minus 24 degrees outside. Voyeurs must be determined.

Fay Ripley (actress) was given a ride on a speedboat in order to view a frozen waterfall. Fay Ripley exclaimed, “I feel just like Bond girl!”

Sound system for the week 

Francesca Mills, Scarecrow Earthy Mangold was keeping her garden clean with twinkling CDs suspended on wires in Worzel Gummidge. 

This is all about compact discs in streaming. 

Sandi thought they would be Pussyfjord or Ivana Tinkle. 

Fay screamed, “I want to take my bra off,” now totally exasperated. 

“I have a strong urge!” Roger Moore wouldn’t have been surprised to hear that. The views out of the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen were even more spectacular, although they are still south. Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby was broadcast by BBC2 on February 2, 2012.

I'll never understand why a certain type of show-off insists on bragging about how much he dislikes things other people enjoy, as if in some inverted way this makes him superior. It doesn't: it just makes him a bore

It’s a mystery to me why some show-offs bristle about how they dislike things that others enjoy. This makes them superior in my opinion. He is a boring bore because it doesn’t.

Giles Coren's window overlooked a ballet stage — though, being a pompous tick, he had to protest that he didn't enjoy ballet

Giles Coren’s window overlooked a ballet stage — though, being a pompous tick, he had to protest that he didn’t enjoy ballet

Monica Galetti’s Nimb Hotel room looked over onto Elton John’s performance stage. It would have been quite an experience to see from your room. Giles Coren’s window overlooked a ballet stage — though, being a pompous tick, he had to protest that he didn’t enjoy ballet.

I will never be able to understand how a show-off like this can bragging about his dislike for things others love, thinking that it somehow elevates him above the rest. He is a boring bore because it doesn’t.

The hour spent sampling some of the more expensive restaurants in the area was the highlight. However, you will have to make reservations. There’s a ten-year waiting list for Alchemist, where 50 courses of the tasting menu will set you back £1,300 a head.

This includes delicacies such as a cod’s jaw wrapped in plastic and meat moulded to the shape of a person’s tongue. Also, a chunk of grey matter is served inside a skull. You can see the filling by removing the cover from the head.

According to the concierge, “You need to be open-minded.” This pun was unintentional.

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