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Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (2013 – ...)

2013 • 21 seasons • Documentary, Reality • TV-14
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Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild — Season 5

  • Oct 25, 2016First aired
  • 8 episodesin this season
  • 60mavg. runtime
Season Trailer
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
0160mPacific NorthwestAdventurer Ben Fogle travels to the Pacific Northwest for an unusual sojourn with Lynx Vilden, a woman born in Britain who has spent over half her life immersed in the wild. This compelling travel documentary reveals how the former punk-rock rebel has mastered the skills of wilderness survival: hunting, foraging, and sleeping under the stars. Lynx imparts her knowledge of this Stone Age existence to Ben, while revealing her earnest desire to inspire others to embrace a more primal way of life –Oct 25, 201610.0Oct 25, 201660m10.00260mRuaha National Park, TanzaniaAdventurer Ben Fogle journeys to Tanzania, embracing a nomadic existence with Moli, a Brit, and his wife Noelle. This captivating travel documentary chronicles their transition from urban life to the heart of a sprawling wilderness, establishing a new safari guiding venture. Within one of the region's most untamed and remote national parks, Ben encounters the raw power of the planet, living in close proximity to some of its most formidable creatures.Nov 1, 201610.0Nov 1, 201660m10.00360mGadacs, HungaryIn 2015, Julia, originally from South Africa, and her British husband Gareth purchased a dilapidated farmhouse from an online listing. Having never ventured to Eastern Europe before, they sought a simpler, more self-reliant way of life. This compelling travel documentary follows them as Ben Fogle encounters the couple at their Hungarian countryside property, lending a hand with a window installation and offering assistance as they navigate the local market in search of chickens.Nov 8, 201610.0Nov 8, 201660m10.00460mThe Selkirk Mountains, British Columbia, CanadaIn the heart of the Canadian wilderness, Ben Fogle encounters Julius and Kristin at a secluded lodge nestled in a mountain valley. This revealing travel documentary follows Fogle as he uncovers the story of the former war correspondent who has become a leading grizzly bear guide in North America. Joining his hosts in preparations for the eagerly anticipated bear viewing season, Ben embarks on a demanding twenty-four-hour journey to locate pristine territory, far from the reach of hunters.Nov 15, 201610.0Nov 15, 201660m10.00560mIbizaDeep in the secluded landscape of Ibiza, Ben Fogle encounters a commune, the vision of former navy officer Chris. For three decades, Chris has lived a life apart in the wild heart of the Spanish island. In this intimate travel documentary, Ben explores the reasons behind the self-proclaimed playboy's deliberate rejection of excess, embracing instead a simpler existence. He uncovers how Chris has forged a community from the discarded remnants of hedonistic revelry.Nov 24, 201610.0Nov 24, 201660m10.00660mKhatgal, Outer MongoliaBen journeys into the frigid heart of the Mongolian tundra, embarking on an expedition that stretches the bounds of his experience. This compelling travel documentary follows him as he encounters Micky and Trina, Americans who traded familiar comforts for a life of service as missionaries in a land utterly foreign to them. Enduring harsh conditions and moments of peril, Ben witnesses the profound and lasting influence they have had on this isolated community.Nov 29, 201610.0Nov 29, 201660m10.00760mAppalachian Mountains, North CarolinaBen journeys to a secluded place in the Appalachian Mountains, where he lives with Tod, a man deeply connected to the forest, and his unconventional community. This compelling travel documentary explores the reasons behind Tod's deliberate rejection of modern complexities in favor of a life governed by nature's own rhythms. Ben immerses himself in this woodland existence, learning to build fires, craft pottery from clay, process game, and gather wild foods.Dec 6, 201610.0Dec 6, 201660m10.00860mMorocco, Atlas MountainsIn the Moroccan countryside, nestled near the towering Atlas Mountains, Ben finds himself a guest of Dina and Mostafa. They have deliberately rejected the pursuit of conventional success, choosing instead a life of quiet simplicity within the walls of a humble mud house. This travel documentary captures Ben’s encounter with them at a critical juncture; depleted of resources and facing the harsh reality that their land offers insufficient sustenance, they stand at their limit. Ben attempts to offDec 13, 201610.0Dec 13, 201660m10.0