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.

Sun, May 19 11:00 P.M. Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod.

Mon, May 20 12:30 P.M. The Beautiful West (Alesund)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway's west coast.

Tue, May 21 3:30 A.M. The Beautiful West (Alesund)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway's west coast.

Sun, May 26 11:00 P.M. The Beautiful West (Alesund)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway's west coast.

Mon, May 27 12:30 P.M. Fishing Community of Soroya (Soroya)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Stig and Frida travel to Soroya to indulge in the various flavors the island has to offer.

Tue, May 28 3:30 A.M. Fishing Community of Soroya (Soroya)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Stig and Frida travel to Soroya to indulge in the various flavors the island has to offer.

Sun, Jun 2 11:00 P.M. Fishing Community of Soroya (Soroya)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Stig and Frida travel to Soroya to indulge in the various flavors the island has to offer.

Mon, Jun 3 12:30 P.M. Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)     NH Create (11.4)

Western Norway is popular amongst tourists for its fjords and majestic mountainous scenery.

Tue, Jun 4 3:30 A.M. Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)     NH Create (11.4)

Western Norway is popular amongst tourists for its fjords and majestic mountainous scenery.

Sun, Jun 9 11:00 P.M. Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)     NH Create (11.4)

Western Norway is popular amongst tourists for its fjords and majestic mountainous scenery.

Mon, Jun 10 12:30 P.M. Salmon Islands (Kvaroy)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Stig and Frida sample traditional and gourmet meals that highlight coastal ingredients and farmed salmon.

Tue, Jun 11 3:30 A.M. Salmon Islands (Kvaroy)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Stig and Frida sample traditional and gourmet meals that highlight coastal ingredients and farmed salmon.

Sun, Jun 16 11:00 P.M. Salmon Islands (Kvaroy)     NH Create (11.4)

Arne, Stig and Frida sample traditional and gourmet meals that highlight coastal ingredients and farmed salmon.

Mon, Jun 17 12:30 P.M. The Lofoten Islands (Lofoten)     NH Create (11.4)

The team visits the beautiful mountains of Lofoten for a ski trip and a spectacular view of the Arctic islands.

Tue, Jun 18 3:30 A.M. The Lofoten Islands (Lofoten)     NH Create (11.4)

The team visits the beautiful mountains of Lofoten for a ski trip and a spectacular view of the Arctic islands.

Sun, Jun 23 11:00 P.M. The Lofoten Islands (Lofoten)     NH Create (11.4)

The team visits the beautiful mountains of Lofoten for a ski trip and a spectacular view of the Arctic islands.

Mon, Jun 24 12:30 P.M. The Fjord Valley of Sogn (Sogn)     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Tue, Jun 25 3:30 A.M. The Fjord Valley of Sogn (Sogn)     NH Create (11.4)

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.

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