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 21
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Uganda
Ben visits former war journalist Ali Porteous to find out what took his host to a remote island on Lake Victoria, learning of the events that bind her to Uganda's violent past.
Jan 15, 2026 -
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Norway
Ben ventures into the forested wilderness of Scandinavia to stay with two remarkable artists, throwing himself into their world of art and nature, and tackling the physical tasks the pair now struggle with.
Jan 22, 2026 -
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Montana
Ben visits a remarkable homestead perched on one of the region's highest mountains, home to the Bellrose family, who have spent five years battling a brutal climate where daily life can be a matter of survival.
Jan 29, 2026 -
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E4
Cheshire
Ben experiences a different kind of wild living - 'continuous cruising' on a narrowboat - staying with his host Dave, whose move to an off-grid life on the canals became a lifeline after personal tragedy.
Feb 5, 2026 -
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E5
Tenerife
Ben Fogle heads to the island of Tenerife to visit young couple Emma and Edo, whose ambition to rescue a few horses has created a community farm and very different wild sanctuary.
Feb 12, 2026 -
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E6
Missouri
Ben Fogle meets Randilyn, a woman on a perpetual walk across the US. What began as a solitary journey with her dog has grown into a multi-wagon caravan, complete with a menagerie of animals she cares for on the move.
Feb 24, 2026