Leon McCarron is set to make his debut appearance on Discovery Channel US later this month, as a guest contributor across three episodes of Reza Pakravan's forthcoming series "Hidden Frontiers: Arabia." Throughout the season, Reza, along with his team of adventurous experts and scientists, traverses the rugged landscapes of Arabia, searching for clues of lost civilizations, including an unexplored canyon in Saudi Arabia and the formidable Zagros mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan in search of the endangered Persian leopard. Having lived in Iraq for over three years, Leon was the perfect companion and guide through the Zagros mountains - a partnership that went so well, Reza invited Leon back for another adventure. This time to accompany him on his incredible journey exploring the awe-inspiring desert kingdom surrounding NEOM - an experience that would challenge them in ways they hadn't expected, including a severe snow storm! Hidden Frontiers is a truly breathtaking series, which should hopefully reach UK shores before too long. In the meantime, viewers in the US can enjoy the series on Discovery Channel US from August 20th, with the Iraq episode airing on Sunday August 27th. You can watch the series trailer here. (Photo credit: Kevin Merrey)
Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids - new More4 series
We're thrilled to announce a new ob-doc series from Leeds-based Wise Owl Films following ‘Yorkshire Shepherdess’ Amanda Owen and her family as they renovate a derelict farmhouse. Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids charts the Owens’ journey to breathe life back into a derelict neighbouring property they bought to plan for the family’s future. The series sees Amanda, Clive and their nine children work with a team of local tradespeople to slowly bring their ambitious vision for the farmhouse - known locally as Anty John’s - to life, tackling the changing seasons and challenging elements along the way, as well as getting to grips with the nature of restoring a listed property in a remote location. Cameras also follow Amanda as she digs deep into the farmhouse’s past and reveals the fascinating part its former owners played in local history. The series was commissioned by Channel 4 in a deal secured via Jo Cantello of Wolfsong Media, Amanda Owen's agent. TX dates to be announced soon.