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.

Sat, Feb 14 9:30 A.M. Bugoynes: Little Finland In Norway     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Feb 15 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, Feb 16 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, Feb 17 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.

Tue, Feb 17 7:30 P.M. Ryfylke: Vikings, Jazz, and Herring     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sat, Feb 21 9:30 A.M. Aukra / Ona: Island Traditions and Innovation     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Feb 22 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, Feb 23 12:30 P.M. Flavors of the Fjord     NH Create (11.4)

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

Tue, Feb 24 3:30 A.M. Flavors of the Fjord     NH Create (11.4)

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

Tue, Feb 24 7:30 P.M. Bugoynes: Little Finland In Norway     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Mar 1 11:00 P.M. Flavors of the Fjord     NH Create (11.4)

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

Mon, Mar 2 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, Mar 3 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, Mar 8 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, Mar 9 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, Mar 10 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.

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.


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