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Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild — Season 16
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60mPortugalIn the rugged mountains of central Portugal, Ben Fogle encounters Alex, a Briton who traded a thriving career in retail for a life entirely disconnected from modern conveniences. While staying with Alex, Ben assists in the upkeep of his modest home nestled amongst the peaks, observing his self-sufficient existence without electricity, heating, or piped water. Through their shared moments and conversations, Ben begins to understand the deeply personal motivations behind Alex's choice to embrace sJan 4, 2022Jan 4, 202260m02
60mIrelandBen traveled to the remote Irish countryside to visit Georg and Bettina, an Austrian-German couple who have made their home there for nearly four decades. He explored the dwelling they had painstakingly built themselves, and the land they had transformed from a desolate bog into a self-sufficient haven. During his visit, Ben gained a deeper understanding of their enduring dedication to a life of simplicity, rooted in nature, and deliberately removed from the demands of modern society.Jan 11, 2022Jan 11, 202260m03
60mGreek Island of AndrosBen journeyed to Andros, a Greek island largely untouched by tourism, to see Sandy, who had established a sanctuary high on the slopes of the island’s highest mountain. He found himself immersed in a life shared with twenty-five dogs, eight donkeys, a horse, a mule, and over twenty cats. Amidst breathtaking landscapes, Ben devoted himself to caring for the animals – feeding them, grooming them, walking them, and tending to their needs, all within the confines of a three-hundred-year-old house anJan 18, 2022Jan 18, 202260m04
60mCornwallBen journeyed to the wild cliffs of Cornwall, finding hospitality with Davina and Todd and their family. They had traded city life for a dream: to cultivate the land. He learned how the couple transformed a barren seven acres into a self-sufficient farm, embracing the family’s vibrant energy and demanding days – a constant rhythm of childcare, animal husbandry, pond construction, and vegetable harvests.Jan 25, 2022Jan 25, 202260m05
60mShetlandBen traveled to the Shetland Islands, Britain's most remote reaches, to find Helen and Jason. They had only recently begun building a life together on the windswept island of Yell. He learned of their desire to leave behind the pressures of city living, and observed the challenges they now encountered as they pursued ambitious dreams in this stunning, historic, and isolated place.Feb 8, 2022Feb 8, 202260m06
60mNorthumberlandBen journeyed to Northumberland, England's northernmost coast, to spend time with Kezz, forty-three, and Nathalie, forty. The couple had traded a life in rock and roll for a quiet existence as caretakers of a secluded woodland. There, Ben lent his hands to their straw-bale house, received an immediate lesson in felling trees, and discovered the age-old craft of charcoal making.Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 202260m07
60mOxfordshireIn Oxfordshire, Ben finds himself immersed in the life of a family spanning generations, a family that has deliberately cast aside conventionality for a new beginning. They have settled on a vacant plot, reshaping it into a self-sufficient haven. Ben discovers, through their stories, the challenges they navigated and the dedication with which each member has cultivated skills over two decades, embracing a life deeply connected to the land.Feb 22, 2022Feb 22, 202260m08
60mArizona DesertBen journeyed to the Arizona deserts to find Dee, a contemporary nomad who roamed the United States in a repurposed military transport – a vehicle she’d transformed into a comfortable mobile dwelling. There, Ben gained a firsthand understanding of the hardships inherent in living within the confines of a small space, especially amidst the arid and unforgiving landscape. He traveled alongside Dee, his own compact car a constant companion.Mar 1, 2022Mar 1, 202260m09
60mNorway, LynxAdventurer Ben Fogle reconnects with individuals who have deliberately rejected conventional life to establish homes in Earth's most isolated corners. In this episode, he finds his former "Stone Age" co-host, Lynx, residing on a different continent than during their previous encounter. She has now made her home deep within the Norwegian forest.Mar 15, 2022Mar 15, 202260m10
60mMoroccoBen returns to the Moroccan Sahara, the land where he first encountered Karen, an exceptional artist who had deliberately rejected city life for a solitary existence in the heart of the desert. He learns of the unwavering support she finds within the local community, the persistent struggle against the harsh environment, and a growing danger that threatens to irrevocably alter her world.Mar 22, 2022Mar 22, 202260m11
60mPembrokeshire CoastBen returned to the Watkinson family, who had traded veterinary careers for a life of simplicity on a windswept mountainside overlooking the Pembrokeshire coast. He discovered how the Watkinsons had ingeniously applied their academic knowledge to sustain their unconventional existence, and observed the deep connection their children were developing with the natural world.Mar 29, 2022Mar 29, 202260m
