Discovery Networks Asia Goes for Around the World By Train

Discovery Networks Asia has acquired the factual-entertainment series Around the World By Train presented Sir Tony Robinson.

The series, commissioned by Channel 5 in the U.K. from Rumpus Media and Motion Content Group, follows the world-renowned comedian, actor and author as he jumps on and off trains through India, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, Europe and the U.S. There’s also a second season, which sees Robinson circumnavigate the world in the opposite direction.

The deal is the first to be completed as part of a new collaboration between Bomanbridge Media and Keshet International (KI) for the Asian region. This alliance will see Bomanbridge exclusively sell 275 hours of content from KI’s unscripted finished catalog.