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People of the North

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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

Season 1

11 episodes

Premiered Apr 1, 2023

Season 2

11 episodes

Episodes

1–6 of 11

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Ep 1

Finnmark Plateau (Alta)

Apr 1, 2023

23m

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.

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Ep 2

Treasures from the Barents Sea: Kjøllefjord

Apr 1, 2023

24m

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.

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Ep 3

Faeroe Islands (Faroe Islands) (Færøerne Islands)

Apr 1, 2023

28m

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.

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Ep 4

Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)

Apr 1, 2023

24m

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.

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Ep 5

The Beautiful West (Ålesund)

Apr 1, 2023

29m

Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway's west coast. Frida meets up with a local chef in Ålesund 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.

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Ep 6

Fishing Community of Sørøya (Sørøya)

Apr 1, 2023

24m

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.

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