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, Mar 15 11:00 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.

Mon, Mar 16 12:30 P.M. Sunndal: Kingdom of the Waterfalls     NH Create (11.4)

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

Tue, Mar 17 3:30 A.M. Sunndal: Kingdom of the Waterfalls     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Mar 21 9:30 A.M. Austevoll / Barentshavet: Snow Crab In Arctic Waters     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Mar 22 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, Mar 23 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, Mar 24 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.

Tue, Mar 24 7:30 P.M. Aukra / Ona: Island Traditions and Innovation     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Mar 29 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, Mar 30 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, Mar 31 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.

Tue, Mar 31 7:30 P.M. Austevoll / Barentshavet: Snow Crab In Arctic Waters     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Apr 5 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, Apr 6 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, Apr 7 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, Apr 12 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, Apr 13 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, Apr 14 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, Apr 19 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.

Mon, Apr 20 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, Apr 21 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.

Sun, Apr 26 11:00 P.M. Finnmark Plateau (Alta)     NH Create (11.4)

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

Mon, Apr 27 12:30 P.M. Treasures from the Barents Sea (Kjollefjord)     NH Create (11.4)

The hosts head to Kjollefjord, the northernmost fishing village on mainland Norway.


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