People of the North

PEOPLE OF THE NORTH is a new 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.

Tue, Aug 19 7:30 P.M. The Fjord Valley of Sogn (Sogn)     NHPBS (11.1)

Arne and Stig take a train ride to Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord for ziplining, bike riding, and treats in the village of Flam.

Sat, Aug 23 9:30 A.M. Noble Adventures     NHPBS (11.1)

Arne, Sigrid, and Stig journey to the spectacular county of Sogn in Western Norway.

Tue, Aug 26 7:30 P.M. A Troll's Tongue     NHPBS (11.1)

The hosts travel to Hardanger in Western Norway, the land of apples and cider.

Sat, Aug 30 9:30 A.M. A Day of Celebration     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, Arne and Stig are on their way to celebrate the 17th of May amidst the stunning natural beauty of Finse.

Tue, Sep 2 7:30 P.M. Arctic Treats     NHPBS (11.1)

A trip to Tromso offers unique experiences, including the world's northernmost brewery.

Sat, Sep 6 9:30 A.M. Trails to Spring     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Tue, Sep 9 7:30 P.M. Kingdom of Entrepreneurs     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, Arne leads the team to Etne and Vindafjord in Western Norway.

Sat, Sep 13 9:30 A.M. Treasures of Western Norway     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Tue, Sep 16 7:30 P.M. A Mystery Adventure     NHPBS (11.1)

The historic Telemark Canal takes Arne, Frida and Stig deep into the interior of Norway, offering a journey back in time.

Sat, Sep 20 9:30 A.M. Richness from the Sea     NHPBS (11.1)

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 23 7:30 P.M. Silver of the Sea     NHPBS (11.1)

Herring, often called the "silver of the sea," is revered in Scandinavian cuisine for its simplicity and flavor.

Sat, Sep 27 9:30 A.M. A Frozen Adventure     NHPBS (11.1)

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 29 12:30 P.M. Finnmark Plateau (Alta)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Frida, and Stig travel to Alta in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway.

Tue, Sep 30 3:30 A.M. Finnmark Plateau (Alta)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Frida, and Stig travel to Alta in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway.

Tue, Sep 30 7:30 P.M. Noble Adventures     NHPBS (11.1)

Arne, Sigrid, and Stig journey to the spectacular county of Sogn in Western Norway.


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