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, Oct 11 11:00 P.M. Sunndal: Kingdom of the Waterfalls     NH Create (11.4)

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Sunndal, Norway's kingdom of waterfalls.

Mon, Oct 12 12:30 P.M. Ryfylke: Vikings, Jazz, and Herring     NH Create (11.4)

Dive into the diverse culture of Ryfylke, where Viking history, jazz festivals, and seafood culture intersect.

Tue, Oct 13 3:30 A.M. Ryfylke: Vikings, Jazz, and Herring     NH Create (11.4)

Dive into the diverse culture of Ryfylke, where Viking history, jazz festivals, and seafood culture intersect.

Sun, Oct 18 11:00 P.M. Ryfylke: Vikings, Jazz, and Herring     NH Create (11.4)

Dive into the diverse culture of Ryfylke, where Viking history, jazz festivals, and seafood culture intersect.

Mon, Oct 19 12:30 P.M. Bugoynes: Little Finland In Norway     NH Create (11.4)

Journey to Bugoynes, a remote fishing village at the edge of Norway, where Finnish heritage and Arctic traditions thrive.

Tue, Oct 20 3:30 A.M. Bugoynes: Little Finland In Norway     NH Create (11.4)

Journey to Bugoynes, a remote fishing village at the edge of Norway, where Finnish heritage and Arctic traditions thrive.

Sun, Oct 25 11:00 P.M. Bugoynes: Little Finland In Norway     NH Create (11.4)

Journey to Bugoynes, a remote fishing village at the edge of Norway, where Finnish heritage and Arctic traditions thrive.

Mon, Oct 26 12:30 P.M. Aukra / Ona: Island Traditions and Innovation     NH Create (11.4)

On the rugged islands of Aukra and Ona, tradition and innovation blend seamlessly.

Tue, Oct 27 3:30 A.M. Aukra / Ona: Island Traditions and Innovation     NH Create (11.4)

On the rugged islands of Aukra and Ona, tradition and innovation blend seamlessly.

Sun, Nov 1 9:00 A.M. Flavors of the Fjord     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Nov 1 11:00 P.M. Aukra / Ona: Island Traditions and Innovation     NH Create (11.4)

On the rugged islands of Aukra and Ona, tradition and innovation blend seamlessly.

Mon, Nov 2 12:30 P.M. Austevoll / Barentshavet: Snow Crab In Arctic Waters     NH Create (11.4)

Take an unforgettable adventure to Austevoll and the Barents Sea, where coastal culture, sustainable fishing, and local history come to life.

Tue, Nov 3 3:30 A.M. Austevoll / Barentshavet: Snow Crab In Arctic Waters     NH Create (11.4)

Take an unforgettable adventure to Austevoll and the Barents Sea, where coastal culture, sustainable fishing, and local history come to life.

Sun, Nov 8 9:00 A.M. Fosnavag: The Heart of the Herring Coast     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Nov 8 11:00 P.M. Austevoll / Barentshavet: Snow Crab In Arctic Waters     NH Create (11.4)

Take an unforgettable adventure to Austevoll and the Barents Sea, where coastal culture, sustainable fishing, and local history come to life.

Sun, Nov 15 9:00 A.M. Helgelandskysten: Archipelago Adventures     NHPBS (11.1)

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


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