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.

Sat, Jul 5	9:30 A.M.	A Troll's Tongue NHPBS (11.1) The hosts travel to Hardanger in Western Norway, the land of apples and cider.
Tue, Jul 8	7:30 P.M.	Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten) NHPBS (11.1) Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod.
Sat, Jul 12	9:30 A.M.	Arctic Treats NHPBS (11.1) A trip to Tromso offers unique experiences, including the world's northernmost brewery.
Tue, Jul 15	7:30 P.M.	The Beautiful West (Alesund) NHPBS (11.1) Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway's west coast.
Sat, Jul 19	9:30 A.M.	Kingdom of Entrepreneurs NHPBS (11.1) In this episode, Arne leads the team to Etne and Vindafjord in Western Norway.
Tue, Jul 22	7:30 P.M.	Fishing Community of Soroya (Soroya) NHPBS (11.1) Arne, Stig and Frida travel to Soroya to indulge in the various flavors the island has to offer.
Sat, Jul 26	9:30 A.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.
Tue, Jul 29	7:30 P.M.	Western Fjord Valley (Stranda) NHPBS (11.1) Western Norway is popular amongst tourists for its fjords and majestic mountainous scenery.
Sat, Aug 2	9:30 A.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.
Tue, Aug 5	7:30 P.M.	Salmon Islands (Kvaroy) NHPBS (11.1) Arne, Stig and Frida sample traditional and gourmet meals that highlight coastal ingredients and farmed salmon.
Tue, Aug 12	7:30 P.M.	The Lofoten Islands (Lofoten) NHPBS (11.1) The team visits the beautiful mountains of Lofoten for a ski trip and a spectacular view of the Arctic islands.