We've been keeping this one under wraps for a while, but we can finally shout it from the rooftops. Ash Bhardwaj and Levison Wood are coming to Discovery+ in India. Earlier this year, Ash and Lev headed back on the road and travelled to both India and Pakistan to explore the similarities, challenges and differences of two nations living alongside one another, which share a rich and complicated past. It's a fascinating series and one that's highly personal to Ash, due to his Indian heritage on his father's side of the family. To share the experience with one of his best friends (Ash and Lev met at university) makes it really rather special. Expedition Borderlands premieres on Discovery+ in India on September 8th and runs for four weeks. Be sure to watch this space for news about other regions.
Amanda Owen joins Puffin in 7 book deal
We’re overjoyed to announce an exciting new adventure for Amanda Owen, the Yorkshire Shepherdess, as she steps into the world of children’s literature. Amanda's enchanting storytelling is about to captivate a brand new audience, spanning picture books, non-fiction and middle-grade fiction in a 7 book deal with Puffin, negotiated by Wolfsong. Set to launch in September 2025, the first book, Christmas Tales from the Farm, is a wonderful collection of festive short stories for children age 8-12, inspired by real-life rural escapades and the characterful farm animals that call Ravenseat home. With beautiful illustrations by Becca Hall throughout, children will enjoy tales of mischievous lost sheep, abandoned chickens in search of a loving home, a playful runaway reindeer and much more, all told with Amanda's trademark warmth and humour. Christmas Tales from the Farm will be published by Puffin on September 11th 2025.