Factual

Rare TV has secured a new US commission of the newly announced series, "Dr Bob’s Wild Diaries" (20 x 20’), produced for the Outdoor Channel in the United States. The show follows Bob Ledda, a former ER doctor turned Alaska fishing guide and experienced pilot. Throughout the series, filmed during the peak season from June to September, Ledda takes viewers to secluded fishing locations across the Kenai Peninsula that he has uncovered over thirty years of flying.

On the other hand, Rare TV announced the promotion of Christian Broadhurst to SVP of Development and Production. Broadhurst, who previously served as VP of US Development, will now take on an expanded role within the firm’s leadership.

Alexander Gardiner, Chair of Rare TV, said: “Christian has been instrumental in reshaping our US broadcast strategy, developing returning hits like Extreme Airport Africa and Ice Airport Alaska that have transformed the business. He plays a key role in production, securing remarkable access and building outstanding teams. He’s central to our confidence in Rare’s future.”

Christian Broadhurst added: “Over ten years, we’ve refined a formula that allows us to apply our creativity to niche areas with strong returning value. Wild Diaries is a great example of how we pivoted during the downturn to produce high-quality factual content on YouTube-style tariffs. Creating a 20x20’ series was a learning curve, but at its heart is an exceptional fly-in, fly-out fishing pilot in Dr Bob. Ice Airport Alaska and Extreme Airport Africa are love letters to aviation, celebrating the pilots and ground crews who show up every day to fly the impossible.”

Broadhurst’s elevation follows a successful decade at Rare TV, where he has been responsible for 144 hours of US primetime commissions. His track record includes the hit Smithsonian Channel franchise Ice "Airport Alaska", which was recently greenlit for a seventh season, as well as "Extreme Airport Africa", "Life on the Edge", and "Eyewitness D-Day."