Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild

2013•6 series•Entertainment / Factual

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 1Arkansas, USA

Documentary series. Master craftsman Robert bought 200 acres in the Ozark National Forest 20 years ago. But old age may get in the way of his 'living treasure'. (S7 Ep1)

Episode 2New Zealand

After a certain fateful day changed their lives, Amber and Amy packed their family onto a converted school bus to tour New Zealand's North Island. (S7 Ep2)

Episode 3Thailand

French-Canadian Julien lives in a remote Buddhist monastery in the jungle-mountains of Thailand, far off any conventional map. (S7 Ep3)

Episode 4Norway

Randi was the first Norwegian woman to climb Everest, and now she uses her life on a remote Arctic Circle island to inspire others - including Ben Fogle. (S7 Ep4)

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