Full steam ahead for Bossanova and BriteSpark’s Secrets of Flying Scotsman docuseries

UK public broadcaster Channel 4 and SBS Australia have pre-bought factual two-parter Secrets of Flying Scotsman, about the world’s most famous steam train.

Produced by Argonon-owned BriteSpark Films, the 2×60’ title reveals how the Flying Scotsman, built in 1923, became the first locomotive to reach the speed of 100mph and also to circumnavigate the globe.

Secrets of Flying Scotsman is directed by Edmund Buckley, with Nick Godwin as executive producer.

Holly Cowdery, head of sales for distributor BossaNova Media, said: “Secrets of Flying Scotsman is not just for trainspotters; it’s for anybody who loves a cracking good story.

“Packed with steam, speed and glamour, BriteSpark’s brilliant documentary charts the rise and fall and rise again of a British icon that has enthralled the world for more than 100 years.

“For BossaNova, it’s a thrill to be steering the Scotsman on what we’re sure will be another record-breaking journey on to global screens – and a privilege to be partnering once again with Channel 4 and SBS on a world-class project.”