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Passionate about both practical gardening and garden history, Simon Akeroyd has worked in horticulture for the last 30 years and wrote his first ever gardening book (Shrubs and Small Trees, DK) in 2008. Since then, he has gone on to write 30 more, many of which are published by the RHS or National Trust. Simon's latest gardening book Grow Your Groceries (DK) is out in March 2025 and is based on many of his social media videos showing how you can grow produce from your weekly shop. He has twice been shortlisted by Garden Media Guild for his books The Allotment Handbook (DK) and RHS Gardening School, as well as nominated for Social Media Influencer of the Year (2023 and 2024).   In little over a year since he took to social media, Simon's accounts have attracted over 2 million followers (inc. 898k on IG, 769k on TikTok and 244k on FB), where he shares his easy-to-follow gardening tips. Simon believes strongly in making gardening accessible to everyone, showing beginner gardeners how they can grow their own food on just a windowsill or in a container and costing practically nothing.    During his 30 year career in horticultural, Simon considers himself lucky to have been Head Gardener or Garden Manager for some of the most beautiful gardens in the country.  Gardens he’s been responsible for include Coleton Fishacre, Ockham Park, RHS Wisley, RHS Harlow Carr, Sheffield Park, Polesden Lacey, Compton Castle and Agatha Christie's Greenway. Simon is currently the Head of Estates and Landscape at Painshill in Cobham, Surrey, which is considered to be one of the finest examples of an 18th century English Landscape in the country. Simon has a passion for 18th century gardening and is a specialist in plants from that period.   Simon originally studied for a philosophy degree at Lampeter University and loves to put subliminal philosophical messages into his gardening videos – see if you can spot any next time you are watching one of them.  After graduating he went on to study viticulture and winemaking in Sussex before joining RHS Wisley to continue his horticultural education and journey. Simon also worked as a horticultural researcher, writer and producer across the BBC Gardening website, including working behind the scenes with productions such as Chelsea Flower Show, Hampton Court, Gardeners' World, Gardens Through Time, Ground Force and Garden Invaders.    When he isn't gardening or writing, Simon enjoys returning to his home on the English Riviera, where he can be found canoeing on the River Dart or exploring (and usually getting lost) on Dartmoor in Devon. He is often accompanied on his gardening adventures by his two dogs, River, a chocolate cocker spaniel and Beanie, a black and white springer spaniel, who also like to put in appearances in Simon's social media posts.

Ash Bhardwaj is an accomplished author, broadcaster and keynote speaker, whose varied career has involved everything from working as a cowboy in Australia to playing rugby in New Zealand, to being a ski instructor in Switzerland and teaching Physics and Chemistry to sixth form students. In more recent years, his ventures have been focussed on reporting from some of the world's most challenging locations and shining a light on the human condition through the people he meets and places he visits.   Over the past twenty years, Ash's assignments have included traversing Everest with wounded British soldiers, trekking through the Albanian Alps retracing WWII SOE missions and meeting the Area Boys of Lagos in Nigeria. He has also embarked on deeply personal pilgrimages, including carrying his father’s ashes to the source of the River Ganges. Ash’s 3,500 mile journey along the new Iron Curtain was the subject of a six-part Telegraph podcast Edgelands and most recently, he travelled 2500 kms along the border between India and Pakistan for the four-part TV series Expedition Borderlands with Levison Wood and Ash Bhardwaj. The series went on to win best documentary series at the India TV Awards.   Ash’s journalism can regularly be seen gracing the pages of The Telegraph, The Times, Huffington Post, Evening Standard and Sunday Times Travel, amongst others, and he has also made numerous appearances on the BBC’s From Our Own Correspondent and fronted Radio 4 documentaries such as How Ukraine Made Us Care and NATO's Newest Member. He is also co-host of the popular travel podcast The First Mile alongside Pip Stewart.   Over recent years, Ash has collaborated extensively with a number of high profile brands on both online and social media campaigns. His work with the Japan National Tourist Organization highlighted Hokkaido and Iwate’s cultural richness, whilst he has also acted as a spokesperson for the likes of Barbour and Bailey of Bristol. As a sought-after speaker, Ash has captivated audiences with his travel stories at a number of prestigious events, including alongside Adyen, San Miguel, Kendal Mountain Festival, the Royal Geographical Society's Monday Night Lecture and Burberry.   Ash’s ability to connect deeply with people, cultures and traditions lies at the heart of his debut book Why We Travel: A Journey into Human Motivation. Here he explores why humans experience wanderlust, what inspires us, what drives us on and what we gain from venturing out into the world. Why We Travel was published by Bedford Square in April 2024.     VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO             

Darren Edwards is a record-breaking disabled adventurer and motivational speaker, specialising in resilience and mental toughness. In the summer of 2016, Darren’s life was drastically altered, when a near-fatal climbing accident left him permanently paralysed from the chest down. Refusing to let his life be defined by his injury and subsequent medical prognosis, he has battled back with determination and grit, to achieve goals many thought impossible for an individual with a high-level Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).   Since that life changing moment, Darren has achieved truly remarkable feats, leading a team of wounded veterans on a kayaking expedition from Land’s End to John O’ Groats. He has also completed 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents, known as the World Marathon Challenge, whilst he was part of the first disabled team to cross Europe’s largest ice cap in Iceland in just over 11 days, overcoming treacherous terrains and extreme temperatures of -27C.   Darren's first book ‘Strength Through Adversity’ is currently out on submission with major UK publishers. In this inspirational, motivational memoir, Darren shares his personal story of overcoming life-changing challenges and building resilience to encourage others to develop courageous thinking and a positive mindset. It demonstrates how adventure, hope and mental fortitude have been at the heart of Darren’s recovery.   As a sought-after motivational speaker, Darren shares his inspiring story with humour, passion and a commitment to pushing limits, engaging in events with high profile organisations including Pepsi, the NHS, Google and the Ministry of Defence.   With an unwavering resolve to expand his horizons, Darren is committed to embracing new challenges that stretch the limits of what is deemed possible. In December 2025, Darren will face freezing polar temperatures, aiming to complete the longest sit-ski expedition in the history of Antarctic exploration. In this monumental undertaking, travelling 333km to the South Pole, Darren will be journeying with a team of four, supported by global brands such as British Airways and Canada Goose. The endeavour seeks to raise £300,000 for the charity ‘Wings for Life,’ adding to the £200,000 already raised through Darren's previous epic expeditions.   Between his many adventures, Darren enjoys walking his Border Collie, Murphy, in the rolling hills of rural Shropshire.   VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO        

Rhiane Fatinikun MBE is an author, adventurer and the visionary force behind the charitable organisation, Black Girls Hike (BGH), which she established in Manchester in 2019. With an unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity and representation, Rhiane has emerged as a trailblazer challenging the status quo of the outdoor and adventure community.   Driven by her passion for breaking down barriers and following a near-death experience which led her to re-evaluate her life, Rhiane founded BGH to create a safe and empowering space for Black women to connect, explore and thrive in nature. Her journey began as a response to the lack of diverse representation in outdoor activities and has evolved into a movement that not only promotes physical wellness, but also nurtures mental well-being and immersive travel.   Beyond organizing breathtaking hikes and other outdoor pursuits, both at home and overseas, Rhiane's impact resonates online, where she has built an engaged community that shares uplifting, encouraging and insightful stories. Her work has garnered national recognition, including various broadcast appearances on BBC1’s Countryfile, ITV and C4 News, BBC2’s Great British Railway Journeys and Caroline Quentin’s National Parks on More4. She has also participated in high-profile brand partnerships with the likes of Sekonda, Uber, Berghaus, Beats by Dr Dre, Adidas and Barclays.   Rhiane has received a number of prestigious awards, including the Royal Geographical Society’s Geographical Award, Campaigner of the Year at the Great Outdoors Awards 2020 and most recently, an MBE in the New Year Honours list 2024. Rhiane has also received accolades such as Positive Role Model at the National Diversity Awards, Forestry England’s 10 Powerful Women in Nature and she was also honoured as one of 70 people making a significant contribution to the British outdoors in the Peak District National Park’s 70th year celebrations.     Rhiane’s debut book Finding Your Feet: The How-To Guide To Hiking & Adventuring, which is part memoir, part mission statement and an invaluable ‘how to’ guide to the countryside, is a testament to her inspiring work. It will be published by Conway (an imprint of Bloomsbury) on July 4th 2024.    VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO         

Errol Reuben Fernandes is the Head of Horticulture at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, where he oversees 16 acres of stunning gardens in South London. The Horniman is the only museum in the country with a social anthropology, natural history and gardens collection, allowing its visitors to explore how human experience is intertwined with nature.   Having developed a love of nature and passion for gardening from a very young age, Errol initially studied Fine Art at De Montfort University, before working as an artist and curator alongside the likes of the Tate, V&A, British Library, secure prisons and community organisations, engaging marginalised groups in collaborative arts projects. After completing a Masters in Art Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths, Errol went on to practice as an art psychotherapist within adult psychiatry, as well as working with children and adolescents, gradually including elements of gardening therapy in his work.   Errol subsequently gained his horticultural and botanical training at Capel Manor College (London’s only specialist environmental college) and at the Chelsea Physic Garden. Prior to joining the Horniman in April 2021, Errol was Senior Gardener for the 112-acre Kenwood House estate in Hampstead, north London, in the care of English Heritage.   A much sought-after public speaker, Errol's recent engagements include The Gardens Trust, the Garden Museum, the London Gardens Network, Cummins and the Beth Chatto Symposium, amongst others. He has also collaborated with brands such as Sunspel and Lavenham on online and social campaigns and contributed to numerous publications such as Gardens Illustrated, the Guardian, the Telegraph and Bloom magazine.   Errol’s role as a lead presenter on C4’s The Great Garden Revolution showcased his expertise in environmentally-aware, low-impact gardening, offering expert insights on how we can all make the most of our own outdoors spaces in an affordable and efficient way. His recent appearances on BBC1’s Gardeners’ World and R4's Gardeners' Question Time illustrate Errol's passion and mission to attain a more sustainable future, by using diverse planting techniques and design practice in a bid to reduce our impact on the environment. Errol is currently a key member of the presenting team on Alan Titchmarsh's Gardening Club on ITV.    VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO

Justine Gosling is an experienced adventurer and travel writer, with regular contributions to the likes of the Times, Telegraph, Guardian and National Geographic.   Alongside her outdoor pursuits, Justine works for the United Nations health agency, the World Health Organization (WHO), within the Disability and Rehabilitation team, leveraging her extensive background as a former senior NHS critical care physiotherapist and her current Ph.D. studies on integrating rehabilitation into humanitarian responses. Justine's combination of medical expertise and wanderlust has also propelled her into disaster zone volunteer work, providing aid to refugees in Greece, Haiti, Louisiana and Uganda.   Beyond her professional endeavours, Justine's passion for cold climates has led to expeditions in the remote Arctic regions of Canada and northern Europe, as well as recently visiting Antarctica. She has travelled across Finland on foot, completed 3,500 miles by bicycle across 15 countries of the former Iron Curtain, trekked through abandoned Soviet mining towns, scaled snow-capped peaks such as Mont Blanc and embarked on cross-country ski, kayak, and hiking adventures. Her exploits have garnered support from renowned brands like Talisker, Land Rover Explore, Canada Goose and The North Face, as well as multiple national tourism boards.   As a popular public speaker, Justine engages audiences with captivating talks on adventure, history and female empowerment, with previous clients including TEDx, the Royal Geographical Society, the Girl Guides and the Adventure Travel Show.    VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO         

John Hudson is without question one of the leading figures in the world of survival, renowned for his expertise in how to navigate and overcome some of the world's harshest environments, including the Arctic, desert, rainforest and open water. With a foundation as a former RAF helicopter pilot and now serving as the Chief SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Extraction) Instructor for the UK military, John is at the heart of survival education.   John’s broadcast credits include being a key cast member on two series of Discovery US’s Dude, You’re Screwed (renamed as Survive That when it was broadcast in the UK) and alongside Ed Stafford in First Man Out, putting his own resilience to the test in the Himalayas. He was also the host presenter of the seven-part Silver Spitfire podcast series sponsored by IWC Schaffhausen.   As well as penning the survival manual utilised by the Armed Forces, John is also the author of How To Survive: Lessons For Everyday Life From The Extreme World, which earned critical acclaim and became an Amazon bestseller, as well as resulting in translation editions in Bulgaria, Romania and China. An updated version, featuring a chapter on navigating the challenges of Covid-19, swiftly followed. John further expanded his reach by tailoring his survival insights for the US audience with a revised edition, How To Survive: Self-Reliance In Extreme Circumstances, published by Countryman Press.   John is a popular public speaker, appearing at events such as Bear Grylls' Gone Wild festival, BBC Countryfile Live, Sunday Papers Live and the Lloyds Pharmacy annual conference. John has also worked with disaster response charity Shelterbox, and trained many civilians, from fighter pilots and paratroopers, investment bankers and A-listers, on how to handle life-threatening situations. He regularly advises the TV industry as a consultant on survival-related programmes and development projects.   John has collaborated with brands such as Filson and Savile Row Tailors Anderson & Sheppard, with whom he designed and created The Hudson Sweater. The partnership championed wool's natural performance in extreme conditions, whilst supporting the Campaign for Wool initiative of His Majesty King Charles III.   In recent months, John has also proven popular with gaming enthusiasts, following invitations by leading games producers Frontier Developments and entertainment platform IGN to review forthcoming survival video games. His review of ocean survival scenes in the movies has been watched over 4 million times on Insider’s YouTube channel.    VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO    

Alastair Humphreys is a highly respected British adventurer, author and filmmaker, currently based in Kent, but originally hailing from the picturesque Yorkshire Dales near Malham. His insatiable thirst for adventure ignited at an early age when, at just 8 years old, he accomplished the daunting 26-mile Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge. Before carving his current career path in, Alastair studied Zoology at Edinburgh University and completed his teacher training in Oxford. Following his studies, he felt the open road calling him and his many adventures have now taken him all around the world by bicycle, boat and on foot, including a monumental 46,000-mile cycling journey spanning 60 countries and 5 continents over 4 years.   Alastair's subsequent adventures include a 1000-mile trek through the desolate Empty Quarter desert and a 120-mile journey around the M25, pioneering the concept of Microadventures, for which he was honoured as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. More recently, he undertook a month-long bicycle tour of Yorkshire to reconnect with his roots, visiting the places that define the county's unique charm. His interviews with the people he met along the way formed the basis of his inspiring podcast series Living Adventurously,  which has enjoyed over 346,000 downloads to date and reached number 15 in the main Apple podcast chart.    Alastair has penned 12 books for adults, including the bestseller Microadventures and Grand Adventures, which featured interviews with over 80 prominent figures in the world of adventure and exploration. He is also the author of My Midsummer Morning, a homage to author Laurie Lee's month-long trek across Spain, relying solely on his violin for income. Alastair has authored six children’s books, including the popular adventure series The Boy Who Biked The World and Great Adventurers, celebrating the incredible journeys of renowned explorers.   Alastair is an accomplished public speaker and has collaborated with an array of brands on social media campaigns, including The North Face, Samsung, Visit Britain, Cartier, Victorinox and Nespresso. With an impressive following of over 300,000 on social media, Alastair's adventures continue to captivate audiences around the globe.   Since the pandemic, Alastair has been focussing on adventures very close to home via his project One Single Map, which is also the basis for his latest book Local, published in January 2024.   VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO                  

Henry Jeffreys is an acclaimed journalist, alcohol historian and public speaker, who was honoured as Drink Writer of the Year at the prestigious Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards in 2022.   Henry initially started his writing career under the name of Blake Pudding as a co-founder of the London Review of Breakfasts and key contributor to their Breakfast Bible. Since then, he has become a leading authority on the drinks world under his own name, sharing insights and discoveries at Henry's World of Booze, whilst also serving as Features Editor for the Master of Malt website.   Henry is the author of the critically acclaimed Empire of Booze, celebrated as the Debut Drink Book of the Year at the Fortnum & Mason Awards. Following its success, The Home Bar and the Cocktail Dictionary further solidified his position as an expert in his field. August 2023 marked the release of Vines in a Cold Climate (Allen & Unwin), a captivating exploration of the English wine industry's journey and transformation over the past thirty years and the visionaries responsible for bringing English wine to the world stage. The late, great Russell Norman described it as “the best book on wine I’ve read.”   Henry also writes regularly for The Guardian, Telegraph, Spectator, the Lady and the Oldie, on the subject of books, drink and popular culture. He has worked closely with the BBC, as a wine critic for their Good Food Wine Club in collaboration with Laithwaites, and on the judging panel for the BBC Food And Farming Awards. He has also proved to be a popular guest on the likes of CNBC, Sunday with Michael Portillo on GB News and The Rest is History podcast.    A confident and entertaining public speaker, Henry has tailored talks for prestigious events including Rye Arts Festival, Culture Bite, The Restaurant Show and the Spirit of Christmas Fair at London Olympia. His international engagements include events in Portugal for distinguished port companies Taylors, Croft, Fonseca and Krohn.   (Photo credit: Edd Horder)   VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO     

Dr. Paul Manktelow is a renowned and respected veterinarian with over two decades of frontline experience in some of the UK's busiest veterinary hospitals. As a Chief Vet in the charity sector, Paul has led large teams in providing exceptional care to thousands of pets each year. Paul studied Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at Glasgow University before joining PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals) where he worked for over 18 years, heading up 15 large veterinary hospitals nationally. Since 2022, he has been the Director of Veterinary Services at Blue Cross.    Paul combines over 20 years of front line expertise with engaging public communication and he regularly posts informative content across his social media platforms and as host of the popular pet lifestyle podcast, The Consult Room. He has written articles for the likes of The Times, Huffington Post, The Telegraph and Dogs Monthly. Paul is currently a brand ambassador for SuperDog (part of Vitabiotics) and he has also worked for the past two years on campaigns with Seresto. A dynamic public speaker, Paul's clients have included the British Equine Veterinary Association conference and the Society for Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) and he was also recently invited to be a guest judge at the annual Animal Charity Awards. TV presenting credits to date include Junior Vets (CBBC), Animal Madhouse (C4), Bizarre Animal ER (BBC3), The 5 O'Clock Show (C4), The Alan Titchmarsh Show (ITV), Sky News, and This Morning (ITV). For the past four years, Paul has been the resident veterinary expert and presenter on C4's four day Crufts coverage, working alongside Clare Balding and Radzi Chinyanganya. He also co-presented ITV's Goodwoof coverage in 2022 and 2023.   When he's not in front of the camera or in the recording studio, Paul offers consultancy services to TV companies developing pet-related projects in need of veterinary expertise. Paul is also the proud guardian of three-year-old Terrier, Rodney, who is becoming a bit of a star in his own right with multiple TV and branded content appearances to his name.    VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO          

Leon McCarron is an author, adventure filmmaker and motivational speaker hailing from Articlave, Northern Ireland. His captivating storytelling is centred around human-powered expeditions, reflected in his three compelling books, The Road Headed West (an Amazon best-seller), The Land Beyond (shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Adventure Travel Book of the Year award), and his most recent title Wounded Tigris: A River Journey through the Cradle of Civilisation, published in 2023.   Leon’s remarkable endeavours span diverse landscapes and cultures, from walking 3000 miles across China (filmed for the Nat Geo series Walking Home From Mongolia), to traversing the Santa Cruz Valley in Patagonia on horseback and trekking across the Omani desert for the documentary Into The Empty Quarter, a finalist at the Banff Mountain Film Festival.   Continuing his passion for the wild places of the planet, Leon has helped to pioneer trail mapping in Jordan alongside the Abraham Path Initiative, as well as in China, crafting a 100-kilometre hiking and biking trail which unveils the region's rich cultural heritage.   An accomplished on-screen presenter, Leon's credits include Hidden Frontiers for Discovery US, as well as two BBC documentaries, Dufferin: Adventures in High Latitudes and The Unknown Prime Minister & Me. He has also presented and directed the YouTube Real Stories film How To Save A Tribe.   Leon is a much sought-after public speaker, sharing insights on adventure, leadership and human potential at prestigious institutions worldwide, including at Harvard, The Explorers Club, US clothing brand Filson, the Royal Geographical Society and the European Sports Conference.   Leon's insightful travels have garnered a devoted audience of 51,000 on social media. This has led  to brand collaborations with the likes of The North Face, Keen, Zalando and Ford, who have all been drawn to his authentic, impactful storytelling and vast expertise in travel and adventure.   VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO    

Miles Owen (18) is a full-time farmer, splitting his days between working at his family’s remote hill farm at Ravenseat and alongside his brother Reuben, who runs a local groundwork and digger business.   Miles is passionate about farming both sheep and cattle, with a longer term goal of diversifying into the arable side of agriculture. He also enjoys operating diggers and other plant machinery, providing him with invaluable skills to assist his parents in the restoration of their derelict 200 year old farmhouse, Anty John's. Despite the many challenges farmers face today, at some point in the future Miles hopes to take charge of the family farm or even set up by himself.          A familiar face on British TV screens over the past decade, Miles has regularly appeared with his parents Amanda and Clive Owen and 8 siblings on shows such as the current hit More4 and C4 series Our Farm Next Door, as well as Countrywise (ITV), The Dales (ITV), Ben Fogle’s New Lives In The Wild (C5), Reuben Owen: My Yorkshire Life (C5) and Our Yorkshire Farm (C5). As well as his many TV appearances, Miles has also appeared in brand campaigns for the likes of Boden, Morrisons, Quaker, The Week Junior and Crave Dog Foods.    When he isn’t farming, Miles enjoys mountain biking and motor cross, especially living in Swaledale, which provides the perfect landscape for the sports. He also loves fell running and football, both of which he has competed in locally.

Amanda Owen is a shepherdess, mother of nine children, an accomplished author and passionate photographer. Born in Huddersfield, Amanda is a first-generation farmer, who escaped the city for the rugged landscapes of Ravenseat, a 2000-acre hill farm in North Yorkshire. Amanda's life is a testament to living in harmony with the seasons and her animals. Her connection to the land and the challenges that farming life brings resonate with people across the globe.   Amanda's journey in TV began over a decade ago, with appearances on prominent shows like ITV1’s Countrywise and The Dales, as well as C5’s Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild and a cookery strand on ITV1’s This Morning. Four seasons of her own TV series Our Yorkshire Farm captivated over 3 million viewers on a regular basis, becoming Channel 5's highest-rating factual show in seven years. The series remains hugely popular internationally, including in countries such as Turkey, Iran, Greece, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. In 2023, Amanda Owen's Farming Lives launched on More4, taking Amanda across the length and breadth of the country, exploring the modern-day triumphs and trials faced by UK farmers. The series won an RGS award for Best Features documentary series in October 2023. Amanda was also one of the key contributors to the beautiful BBC Four series Winter Walks. In September 2024, we announced her latest TV adventure, Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids, which follows the Owen family's journey as they renovate a derelict farmhouse and discover its fascinating social history. The series launched to great fanfare on More4 in October 2024, swiftly becoming their highest rating show of the year to date.   A highly respected and celebrated author, Amanda has penned five Sunday Times bestselling books, including The Yorkshire Shepherdess trilogy. Her latest release, Celebrating the Seasons offers a wonderful glimpse of life on the farm, through stunning photography, heartfelt stories and delicious recipes. It was one of the UK’s top ten bestselling non-fiction titles of 2021 and was also shortlisted at the British Book Awards 2022.   Amanda's impact extends beyond her publishing and television work, with successful national theatre tours and regular public speaking engagements. Her strong work ethic and love for the British outdoors make her a sought-after figure for branded content, partnering with well-known brands like Morrisons, Premier Inn, Quaker, The Week Junior and many others. She has also previously penned a regular column for the Mirror and The Dalesman, as well as sharing her remarkable photography in an annual calendar and stationery range.    With over 740,000 followers on social media, Amanda's genuine, down-to-earth approach to life in the countryside continues to inspire and connect with a global audience.   VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO    

Raven Owen is currently working as an Assistant Scientist at DEFRA after recently completing her MSc in Biomedical Science at York St John University. She previously achieved a Class I (First) in the same discipline in the summer of 2022. Raven’s medical research focussed on oncology and ways of improving chemotherapy drugs. Her longer-term goal is to study for a PhD.    Raven is a familiar face on British TV screens, having regularly appeared, with her parents Amanda and Clive Owen and 8 siblings, over the past decade on shows such as the current hit More4 series Our Farm Next Door, as well as Countrywise (ITV), The Dales (ITV), Ben Fogle’s New Lives In The Wild (C5) and Our Yorkshire Farm (C5). She has also appeared in brand campaigns for the likes of Burberry and Boden, as well as creating content for her mum’s popular @yorkshireshepherdess Instagram page, working on campaigns alongside Morrisons, Quaker, The Week Junior, Crave Dog Foods and Natural England.   When she isn't working in the lab, Raven still regularly mucks in at her family’s 2000 acre hill farm at Ravenseat, North Yorkshire, one of the highest and most remote places in England. Raven first developed her passion for animals, science and biology due to her rural upbringing. It has offered her invaluable experience from an early age in a whole host of farming practices, from birthing lambs and milking cows to vaccinating sheep, as well as witnessing the natural cycles of life and the changing of the seasons on a busy working farm.   With a passion for all things equine, Raven likes to spend her spare time horse-riding around the stunning wild moorland of her rural home. She is also an accomplished cook and baker and has a keen interest in fabrics, textiles and interior design. Raven has over 40,000 followers on IG, where she regularly updates her fans on farming and working life.   VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO                

Lutfi and Ruby Radwan founded Willowbrook Farm in Oxfordshire after they made the life-changing decision to give up their careers in academia to become first generation farmers. With little experience, but plenty of energy and commitment, they have created a stunning example of a socially and environmentally sustainable lifestyle and business. Their impressive journey illustrates one family’s determination to change their relationship with the food they consume, the energy they use and the waste they produce.   Ruby and Lutfi strive to live a simple farming life, championing responsible stewardship in tune with nature and the seasons, whilst minimising their impact on the environment and encouraging nature to flourish, devoid of any chemicals or pesticides. Land rights, community relationships, access to land, activism and climate justice are topics which they’re particularly passionate about, making them perfect interviewees and public speakers on those subjects.   Over the past 23 years, Willowbrook has blossomed from a humble family farm to a multi-generational concern, supplying customers across the UK. Their inspiring story has led to the Radwan family appearing on ITV1’s Love Your Weekend, BBC2’s My Unique B&B, Channel 5’s Ben Fogle’s New Lives in the Wild and Springtime on the Farm, as well as numerous interviews on Radio 4 and the BBC World Service. The family most recently featured in the ITV1 documentary Ramadan: A Journey Through Britain, which aired in April 2024. They have also appeared on the popular podcast On Jimmy’s Farm and contributed to the likes of the Guardian, the Observer and Geographical magazine.   VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO    

Pip Stewart is an adventurer, author and filmmaker, with a particular interest in family travel, wellbeing and outdoor connection. She is also a trained meditation instructor. After completing her History and Politics degree at Oxford, Pip worked as a journalist and news anchor in Asia for 5 years, reporting extensively for major networks like BBC, CNN and The Telegraph, before embarking on her first major long-form expedition, a remarkable year-long 10,000-mile biking trek from Kuala Lumpur to the UK, taking in 26 countries along the way.   With a strong commitment to environmental advocacy, Pip subsequently set off on a 3000-mile Amazon journey, documenting the devastating impact of deforestation in the six-part series Transamazonica alongside Reza Pakravan. More recently, Pip achieved a world-first with an all-female team, kayaking the full length of the Essequibo River in Guyana, detailed vividly in her debut book Life Lessons from the Amazon: A Guide to Life from One Epic Jungle Adventure (Summersdale).   Since becoming a mum to her two young children Willow and Finn (both aged under five), Pip’s focus has shifted to more homegrown family travels. With a huge passion for nature and the great outdoors, Pip believes strongly that becoming a parent should not restrict your sense of adventure and that the natural world is a wonderful place to support children’s learning and development.   Pip's collaborations with brands like Craghoppers, Merrell, Honda, Bailey of Bristol and Ireland Tourism showcase her thirst for adventure, whilst her contagious enthusiasm for the outdoors has resulted in various partnerships, from promoting climate change awareness with Southend Borough Council, to wellbeing campaigns with Japan National Tourist Organisation and Burt’s Bees. She is also the co-host of the popular travel podcast The First Mile with Ash Bhardwaj.   Pip is currently working on her first book for children.     VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO       

Levison Wood is a celebrated explorer, photographer and bestselling author, whose journalism has been enjoyed by audiences around the globe. Originally hailing from Stoke-on-Trent, Lev studied History at Nottingham University, before attending Sandhurst and serving in the Parachute Regiment.   Renowned for his numerous Walking the... series, Lev has embarked on monumental journeys along the Nile, the Himalayas, the length of Central America and from Russia to Iran. Each expedition was featured in highly acclaimed TV series on Channel 4, whilst his Discovery series Arabia with Levison Wood was shortlisted for Best Documentary Series at the 2020 Broadcast Awards. He also recently appeared in the Discovery India series Expedition Borderlands alongside his close friend, Ash Bhardwaj. The series was voted Best Factual programme at the India TV Awards.   A passionate advocate for conservation, Lev’s popular Walking with... docuseries in partnership with October Films for C4, explored the plight of endangered species including the African Elephant, Orangutans, Desert Lions and Polar Bears, shedding light on their struggles amidst human interactions and climate change. Lev is also an ambassador for Tusk Trust.    Lev is the author of 12 books, including the Sunday Times bestsellers Walking the Nile and Walking the Americas, whilst his second book Walking the Himalayas was voted Adventure Travel Book of the Year. He is also the author of the photography book Encounters and the illustrated children’s book Incredible Journeys. In 2022, Lev was invited to be the curator and editor of the adventure anthology Endurance, published by Head of Zeus, which became one of Stanford's Top 5 bestselling books of 2023. His recent military history release, Escape From Kabul, co-authored with Geraint Jones, recounts the harrowing reality of the Kabul airlift during the 2021 Allied withdrawal from Afghanistan and was published in paperback in August 2024. In October, we announced the 10th anniversary edition of Lev's first book, the Sunday Times bestseller Walking the Nile, which will be published with a new foreword by Lev in December 2024. In November we also announced Lev's very latest book, The Great Tree Story: How Forests Have Shaped Our World, which will be published by Gaia in April 2025.   A sought-after public speaker, Lev's national theatre tours, including The Art of Exploration, have captivated audiences, with his book of the same name revealing how to adapt travel philosophy to daily life. His previous show, 'An Evening With Levison Wood' involved 23 dates across the UK, performing to audiences of between 700 and 1200. He has also contributed keynote talks at corporate events, with clients including the likes of Schroders, Diageo, Burberry, Bank of America and Experience AlUla.   Lev has collaborated on a number of long-term ambassador roles with established and respected brands such as Belstaff, Leica, Oliver Sweeney and IWC Schaffhausen. His impactful social media presence, boasting over 250k+ followers, amplifies high-profile content campaigns for brands such as Nokia, Range Rover and Clinique, among many others.   VIMEO SHOWREEL | DOWNLOAD BIO