Rhiane Fatinikun joined Michael Portillo in the latest episode of BBC Two's Great British Railway Journeys (Oldham to Wakefield), taking the Hope Valley Line to Edale in the Peak District. It was here in 2019 that Rhiane was inspired to take up hiking and came up with the idea for Black Girls Hike, a walking group and now a national charity encouraging black women to explore and embrace the great outdoors. Michael was thrilled Rhiane discovered her passion whilst admiring the countryside from the train window. You can watch their conversation and the programme in full on BBC iPlayer.
Channel 4 commission two further series of Our Farm Next Door
Following the huge success of series 1 and 2, we're delighted to report that Wise Owl Films have been commissioned to make two further series of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids, following ‘Yorkshire Shepherdess’ Amanda Owen and her family as they continue to renovate a centuries-old derelict farmhouse into a modern home. In a talent deal secured by Wolfsong Media, this third and fourth series will follow Amanda and her family as they set to work on their huge interiors project, planning what will go where and how things might look, not to mention installing plumbing and running water. They also follow the day-to-day farming lives of Amanda, Clive and their nine rapidly-growing children in the remote Yorkshire Dales, as well as delving into the fascinating history of the house and its most famous resident, Swaledale map maker, Anthony Clarkson. TX dates have yet to be announced, but we look forward to sharing those with you in the coming months.