Congratulations to Ash Bhardwaj, whose debut title 'Why We Travel: A Journey into Human Motivation' is published on April 11th 2024. Packed with advice, scientific research and interviews with seasoned travellers, in addition to some moving personal anecdotes from Ash's own global travels, Why We Travel identifies specific motivations for exploration: Curiosity, Inspiration, Happiness, Mentorship, Serendipity, Hardship, Service, Empathy, Healing, Wonder, Eroticism and Hope. Ash examines the powerful hold travel has over us and how we can venture out into the world more ethically and consciously, whilst satisfying our craving for wanderlust. Why We Travel is available now from all good bookstores and online retailers.
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.