Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild
A presenter travels to remote corners of the world to meet people who’ve chosen to leave modern comforts behind and build new lives in the wilderness. Each episode explores what draws them off-grid, the daily challenges they face, and the meaning they’ve found in a simpler, self-made way of living.
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Season 19
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E1
Bulgaria
Ben meets a family at the start of their new life, undertaking an ambitious renovation of a dilapidated farmhouse in a Bulgarian village, discovering how crucial this fresh start is for them.
Jan 8, 2025 -
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New South Wales
Ben heads into the forests of northern New South Wales to meet Jimmy, and learns he has faced multiple tragedies, including bereavement and natural disasters, since leaving urban America.
Jan 15, 2025 -
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Italy
Ben ventures into the snowy mountains of Piedmont, where he meets Father Johannes, who lives an isolated life while fulfilling duties as a priest. Ben discovers they have more in common than he expected.
Jan 22, 2025 -
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E4
Australia
Ben embarks on an epic journey to meet one of the most remote families he's encountered, uncovering what drove academics and married couple Bec and Reece to leave civilisation for complete isolation.
Feb 4, 2025 -
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E5
New Mexico
Ben travels to the desert near Roswell, meeting 70-year-old Karen, rolling up his sleeves to help, and learning about the hardships she has faced throughout her life.
Feb 11, 2025 -
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E6
The Isle of Wight
Ben meets a family who have carved out their own slice of wilderness for a simple life on an Isle of Wight cliffside, but who have faced legal challenges and the risk of a landslide.
Feb 25, 2025 -
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E7
Utah
Ben ventures to the desolate beauty of Utah's Canyonlands, where he meets Scott, who has built his off-grid home, and witnesses Scott's remarkable resilience.
Mar 4, 2025 -
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E8
Morocco
Ben heads to the African continent to visit former army officer Mark, who, over 17 years, built a stunning home on the Moroccan coast. Ben learns of the struggles as Mark's fmaily face ever-worsening drought.
Mar 18, 2025 -
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E9
Spain
In Spain, Ben meets 50-year-old free spirit Nara, who has spent most of his adult life without modern conveniences. Ben learns how Nara's unconventional childhood shaped his distinctive outlook on life.
Mar 25, 2025 -
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E10
Maine
Ben's journey takes him to an off-grid home nestled deep in the forests of Canton, Maine, where he meets Arthur, a hunter-gatherer with a PhD in botany.
Apr 8, 2025