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Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild — Season 1
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60mAustraliaAdventurer Ben Fogle journeys to Restoration Island, nestled within Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, to meet David, a man shaped by profound loss. This compelling travel documentary unveils the story of how David lost his fortune – ten million dollars wiped out by the stock market crash of 1987 – alongside his marriage and his home. He now lives in solitude on the island, within a dwelling constructed from reclaimed materials, crafting beer to trade with local fishermen for sustenance.Apr 22, 201310.0Apr 22, 201360m10.002
60mAlaskaIn Alaska, adventurer Ben Fogle encounters a couple who embarked on a remarkable journey – a 4,000-mile hike in search of a new life. This compelling travel documentary follows their extraordinary existence: they spend six months each year dwelling in a yurt nestled amongst the mountains, followed by another six months traversing the Alaskan wilderness. Fogle joins the family, immersing himself in their way of life and learning vital skills for survival in this challenging landscape, from protecApr 29, 201310.0Apr 29, 201360m10.003
60mNew ZealandIn New Zealand’s South Island, adventurer Ben Fogle encounters Robert and Catherine, a couple who abandoned a life of comfort to embrace a hunter-gatherer existence. This compelling travel documentary unveils their secluded world, nestled in countryside accessible only after a two-day trek from the nearest road. Fogle joins Robert in foraging for rock lobsters and assists Catherine in a climb to repair the family’s gravity-fed water system.May 6, 201310.0May 6, 201360m10.004
60mTexasAdventurer Ben Fogle journeys to meet John, a former fashion photographer who traded a life of luxury for a secluded existence in the Texas countryside. In this compelling travel documentary, John offers Ben a glimpse into his unconventional home – a structure pieced together from salvaged wood and iron. He demonstrates the comforts of his self-sufficient life, including a telephone and freezer powered by solar energy.May 13, 201310.0May 13, 201360m10.0
