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    People of the North

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    2023 - Present
    Returning Series
    Seasons: 2
    Episodes: 22

    A series that visits spectacular places across the northern points of Scandinavia. Hosted by Norwegian television personality Arne Hjeltnes, Swedish chef Frida Ronge, and award-winning distiller Stig Bareksten, the team ventures to far-away places in northern Norway and the Faroe Islands to showcase the Nordic way of life in these remote regions. Throughout the series, the trio explore the food, culture, land, traditions and people who live in this isolated part of the world.

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    Seasons & Episodes

    1. Finnmark Plateau (Alta)

    Arne, Frida, and Stig travel to Alta in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway. The town's indigenous people teach the team how to fish and serve them a classic reindeer stew at a mountain lodge. Later, the hosts join renowned Sami chef, Johnny Trasti and his wife at their hotel and restaurant, situated near the legendary Alta Salmon River.

    4/1/202323 min

    2. Treasures from the Barents Sea: Kjøllefjord

    The hosts head to Kjøllefjord, the northernmost fishing village on mainland Norway. Chef Frida joins a local fishing crew to catch fresh cod in the Barents Sea, Arne meets with a local storyteller to learn about the village's fishing culture, and Stig dives for enormous king crabs.

    4/1/202324 min

    3. Faeroe Islands (Faroe Islands) (Færøerne Islands)

    Arne, Frida, and Stig travel like Vikings to an old Norse settlement in the Faroe Islands and savor the island's culinary hotspots. The team meets with local artists and singers in Klaksvik followed by a trip to Torshavn, where Frida and Stig prepare a famous regional dish and an ocean-themed beverage.

    4/1/202328 min

    4. Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)

    Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod. The team visits the Holmen Culinary Resort, where Frida, Stig, and Chef Valentine Warner create dishes and cocktails that are inspired by the flavors of the sea.

    4/1/202324 min

    5. The Beautiful West (Ã…lesund)

    Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway's west coast. Frida meets up with a local chef in Ã…lesund who prepares a beautiful fish dish in the middle of town. Meanwhile, Arne and Stig are served a tasting menu, complete with the region's traditional delicacies.

    4/1/202329 min

    6. Fishing Community of Sørøya (Sørøya)

    Arne, Stig and Frida travel to Sørøya to indulge in the various flavors the island has to offer. Arne and Stig venture out at sea to catch halibut, the holiest fish of them all. Meanwhile, Frida samples local ingredients and prepares a delicious meal for the team.

    4/1/202324 min

    7. Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)

    Western Norway is popular amongst tourists for its fjords and majestic mountainous scenery. Storfjord, which translates to "the big fjord" connects most of the small communities visited in this episode. After a trip through the mountains, Arne, Stig and Frida prepare a dish with the famous fjord trout.

    4/1/202329 min

    8. Salmon Islands (Kvarøy)

    Arne, Stig and Frida sample traditional and gourmet meals that highlight coastal ingredients and farmed salmon. Later, the team goes island hopping on the coastline of Helgeland and meets up with the locals living on the outskirts of Scandinavia. Since no commercial flights land on these islands, travelers either arrive by boat or seaplane.

    4/1/202329 min

    9. The Lofoten Islands (Lofoten)

    The team visits the beautiful mountains of Lofoten for a ski trip and a spectacular view of the Arctic islands. To prepare for dinner, Arne and Frida gather their main ingredient, Arctic kelp.

    4/1/202328 min

    10. The Fjord Valley of Sogn (Sogn)

    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 Flåm. After a trip to a nearby Viking village, the hosts join Chef Sigrid for a glacier hike and a lunch cooked over an open fire.

    4/1/202325 min

    11. Episode 11

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    4/8/202325 min

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