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 Pilot Productions, the award-winning, UK-based producer of travel and adventure programming has co-produced with National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) its 4th series of Treks in a Wild World. The series will air on NGCI’s Nat Geo Adventure Channel.
Aimed at the adventure seeker, Treks in a Wild World (13 x 30’) is an action-packed show that charts journeys through some of the most beautiful and remote places on earth. From cycling to kayaking, climbing to skiing, each episode features a different mode of transport through gorges, oceans and rivers. Packed with practical tips, the series also exposes viewers to ecology, culture and anthropology.
"With a growing interest in nature, the environment, and green issues, such as climate change, we are delighted to partner up with National Geographic Channels International in producing the fourth of our treks series, and bringing to the screen an original take on outdoor pursuits", said Ian Cross, Managing Director of Pilot Productions.
 "Treks in a Wild World 4 is a perfect fit for Nat Geo Adventure, with its thrill-seeking expeditions in some of the most ecologically and culturally rich areas in the world", said Sydney Suissa, Executive Vice President of Content for NGCI. "The series is an excellent opportunity for us to further engage the dynamic interests of our viewers who are looking to learn more about their world through unconventional ways".
Treks in this series include, Trekking in Gabon, Diving Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Islands, China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Rafting the Futaleufu River in Chile.
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Since its founding in 1990, Pilot Productions has established itself as a highly successful producer with an international reputation for its innovative and award-winning factual programming. Headquartered in London, with offices in Los Angeles and Singapore, Pilot Productions is developing, producing and distributing a diverse range of new programming including history, lifestyle and food-based series. |
National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) invites viewers to re-think the way they see television - and the world - with smart, innovative programming. A business enterprise owned by National Geographic Television (NGT) and FOX Entertainment Group, NGCI contributes to the National Geographic Society's commitment to exploration, conservation and education.
Globally, National Geographic Channel (including NGC U.S. which is a joint venture of NGT and Fox Cable Networks Group) is available in over 250 million homes (including day-part households) in 166 countries and 34 languages. |
