People of the North

PEOPLE OF THE NORTH is a series that visits spectacular places in Scandinavia. A team of three hosts venture to far-away places in northern Norway and the Faro Islands. Norwegian Arne Hjeltnes takes viewers to these remote places with chef Frida Ronge, known from Swedish television and the award-winning distiller Stig Bareksten. The trio meets up with the people who make a living from gathering, catching, and processing produce from both land and sea. The series starts in Alta, Finnmark, the most northern county of Norway, where viewers meet Johnny Trasti, a celebrated local chef. Along with his wife, Johnny runs a restaurant and boutique hotel by the legendary Alta River, one of the most exclusive salmon rivers in the world. Various episodes take viewers through Sami territories to meet the indigenous people of the north and out along the Norwegian coast to the fishing villages of Kjollefjord, Soeroya, and to beautiful Lofoten.

Sun, Aug 23 11:00 P.M. Trails to Spring     NH Create (11.4)

In today's episode, the adventurous chef Sigrid joins Arne and Stig in Finse.

Mon, Aug 24 12:30 P.M. Treasures of Western Norway     NH Create (11.4)

Join the team as they venture through Hardanger, renowned as the apple and cider county of Western Norway.

Tue, Aug 25 3:30 A.M. Treasures of Western Norway     NH Create (11.4)

Join the team as they venture through Hardanger, renowned as the apple and cider county of Western Norway.

Fri, Aug 28 9:00 P.M. Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod.

Sat, Aug 29 10:00 A.M. Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod.

Sun, Aug 30 12:00 P.M. Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod.

Sun, Aug 30 9:00 P.M. Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod.

Sun, Aug 30 11:00 P.M. Treasures of Western Norway     NH Create (11.4)

Join the team as they venture through Hardanger, renowned as the apple and cider county of Western Norway.

Mon, Aug 31 2:00 A.M. Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod.

Mon, Aug 31 12:30 P.M. Richness from the Sea     NH Create (11.4)

The rich bounty of fish in Northern Norway is renowned, and in this episode, Arne, Frida, and Stig venture to Vesteralen in Nordland County to explore modern aquaculture.

Tue, Sep 1 3:30 A.M. Richness from the Sea     NH Create (11.4)

The rich bounty of fish in Northern Norway is renowned, and in this episode, Arne, Frida, and Stig venture to Vesteralen in Nordland County to explore modern aquaculture.

Sun, Sep 6 11:00 P.M. Richness from the Sea     NH Create (11.4)

The rich bounty of fish in Northern Norway is renowned, and in this episode, Arne, Frida, and Stig venture to Vesteralen in Nordland County to explore modern aquaculture.

Mon, Sep 7 12:30 P.M. A Frozen Adventure     NH Create (11.4)

In this final episode, Arne and Stig embark on a journey to Harbin and Mulan in northeastern China, famed for the spectacular Harbin Ice Festival and the lively festivities of Chinese New Year.

Tue, Sep 8 3:30 A.M. A Frozen Adventure     NH Create (11.4)

In this final episode, Arne and Stig embark on a journey to Harbin and Mulan in northeastern China, famed for the spectacular Harbin Ice Festival and the lively festivities of Chinese New Year.

Sun, Sep 13 11:00 P.M. A Frozen Adventure     NH Create (11.4)

In this final episode, Arne and Stig embark on a journey to Harbin and Mulan in northeastern China, famed for the spectacular Harbin Ice Festival and the lively festivities of Chinese New Year.

Mon, Sep 14 12:30 P.M. Flavors of the Fjord     NH Create (11.4)

Journey to Norway's southwest coast, where history and gastronomy meet.

Tue, Sep 15 3:30 A.M. Flavors of the Fjord     NH Create (11.4)

Journey to Norway's southwest coast, where history and gastronomy meet.

Sun, Sep 20 11:00 P.M. Flavors of the Fjord     NH Create (11.4)

Journey to Norway's southwest coast, where history and gastronomy meet.

Mon, Sep 21 12:30 P.M. Fosnavag: The Heart of the Herring Coast     NH Create (11.4)

Venture to Fosnavag, a picturesque island in Norway's western waters, where fishing traditions are still thriving.

Tue, Sep 22 3:30 A.M. Fosnavag: The Heart of the Herring Coast     NH Create (11.4)

Venture to Fosnavag, a picturesque island in Norway's western waters, where fishing traditions are still thriving.

Sun, Sep 27 11:00 P.M. Fosnavag: The Heart of the Herring Coast     NH Create (11.4)

Venture to Fosnavag, a picturesque island in Norway's western waters, where fishing traditions are still thriving.

Mon, Sep 28 12:30 P.M. Helgelandskysten: Archipelago Adventures     NH Create (11.4)

Sail through Norway's stunning Helgeland coast, a treasure trove of islands, fresh seafood, and vibrant local culture.

Tue, Sep 29 3:30 A.M. Helgelandskysten: Archipelago Adventures     NH Create (11.4)

Sail through Norway's stunning Helgeland coast, a treasure trove of islands, fresh seafood, and vibrant local culture.


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