Rare TV has been commissioned by Outdoor Channel in the U.S. to produce the 20-episode series Dr Bob’s Wild Diaries.
The production follows Alaska fishing guide Bob Ledda, a former ER doctor now running the All Alaska Outdoors Lodge as he flies to remote locations, sharing the hidden fishing spots he’s discovered over three decades.
The production company has also elevated Christian Broadhurst to SVP of development and production. He’s been with the outfit for a decade.
Alexander Gardiner, chair of Rare TV, said: “Christian has been instrumental in reshaping our U.S. 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.”
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 20×20-minute 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.”
