Jackie Leonard

Our correspondent Erika Benke put on her warmest winter coat and travelled to Rovaniemi, a town in the very heart of Finland's Christmas industry.

Our correspondent Erika Benke put on her warmest winter coat and travelled to Rovaniemi, a town in the very heart of Finland's Christmas industry.

Well, Erica Benke with that report. And just a reminder for all podcast listeners who are on the nice list, on December the 25th, we will be looking back at all the good things that happened this year in the 2024 Happy News Review. Something to look forward to if you deserve it. And that's it from us for now, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later.

Well, Erica Benke with that report. And just a reminder for all podcast listeners who are on the nice list, on December the 25th, we will be looking back at all the good things that happened this year in the 2024 Happy News Review. Something to look forward to if you deserve it. And that's it from us for now, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later.

If you would like to comment on this edition or the topics covered in it, do please send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. You can also find us on X at Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Caroline Driscoll. The producer was Liam McSheffery. Our editor is Karen Martin. I'm Jackie Leonard, and until next time, goodbye.

If you would like to comment on this edition or the topics covered in it, do please send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. You can also find us on X at Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Caroline Driscoll. The producer was Liam McSheffery. Our editor is Karen Martin. I'm Jackie Leonard, and until next time, goodbye.