Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild

2013•7 series

Available on 5SELECT

Adventurer Ben Fogle travels to remote corners of the globe to experience extreme lifestyles with those who have left modern-day amenities behind. In each episode Ben spends time in an isolated location, meeting people who have realised their dreams of rat-race-free living and being in tune with Mother Nature. Ben immerses himself in their lives to explore their motivations, and discover the truth about subsisting in tough, harsh conditions. It's also a journey of self-discovery for the presenter - would he move his own family from the comforts of London for a new life?

Episode 1River Gorge, New Zealand

Ben Fogle revisits the Long family seven years after first meeting them in their isolated home on New Zealand's South Island. (S12 Ep 1)

Episode 2Georgia, USA Swamplands

Ben Fogle revisits people living off-grid to see how their lives have progressed. Ben heads back to the swamplands of Georgia, to catch up with wild-man Colbert. (S12 Ep 2)

Episode 3Wilderness Island, Australia

Australia - Ben returns to the west coast of Australia to revisit Jim and Kim, who both suffered separate life-threatening injuries before finding solace in the wild with each other. (S12 Ep3)

Episode 4Arkansas, USA

Ben Fogle revisits people living off-grid to see how their lives have progressed. Robert left behind an urban life for the woodlands of Arkansas. (S12 Ep 4)

Episode 5Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Ben Fogle revisits people living off-grid to see how their lives have progressed. Ben catches up with Rick, whose life has changed since they last met. (S12 Ep 5)

Episode 6British Columbia, Canada

Ben Fogle revisits people living off-grid. Ben journeys back to the wild forest mountains of British Columbia to re-join former war correspondent Julius and his wife Kristin. (S12 Ep 6)

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