Ben Fogle: New Lives In The Wild
Ben Fogle: New Lives In The Wild
Season released 16th Oct, 2024Rated G6 episodes
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Ben Fogle: New Lives In The Wild Season 19 episodes
S19 E01
Revisit Queensland
Wed, 16 Oct 2024
This time, Ben Fogle returns to the wilds of Queensland to visit the ever-resilient Bette, who, despite being in her 80s, continues to live alone in a ramshackle house. Previously, Ben discovered that Bette had moved from Byron Bay to the wilderness after stumbling upon her dream home while on holiday.Two years later, Ben is relieved to find his old friend still there but is shocked to learn that she nearly lost everything in a catastrophic flood. In an emotional conversation, Bette recounts the events of that fateful day. Determined to help, Ben ventures into the surrounding forest to search for belongings that were washed away. He then joins Bette’s family and friends to watch as she symbolically says goodbye to the past and starts a new chapter of her remarkable life.
S19 E02
Revisit Portugal
Wed, 23 Oct 2024
S19 E03
Revisit Mayo County
Wed, 30 Oct 2024
S19 E04
Revisit Utah
Wed, 6 Nov 2024
Ben makes an unprecedented third visit to see his old friends Bill and Bob, elderly twins living in the canyons of Utah. During his previous stays, Ben quickly learned that nothing was quite as it seemed with his eccentric hosts. His home for the week was a cave. He discovered that the brothers were preppers, with several years’ worth of supplies hidden in their caves. He also learned that Bob had suffered a stroke and on this visit is saddened to see that his condition has not improved with age. Ben also observes that their paranoia about the outside world has grown. He reassures them that life away from their caves might not be as they perceive.
S19 E05
Revisit Rathlin
Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Ben revisits Rathlin Island, home to Rauri, a former HR worker who chose an off-grid life. Three years earlier, they bonded over foraging and painting Rauri’s house pink. This time, Ben helps repaint the house while Rauri shares recent struggles, including health issues and personal losses. Ben learns of Rauri’s resilience and selflessness, including a daring journey to a dangerous location to help others, highlighting the challenges and fulfillment of life away from the rat race.
S19 E06
Suffolk
Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Ben returns to the enchanting Suffolk countryside and a hidden woodland to reunite with the extraordinary Will Lord, a true British caveman. In their last encounter, Ben fully immersed himself in Will's 'Stone Age' lifestyle, helping to build a primitive home and learning survival skills like fire-starting and coracle boating. He also spent quality time with Will and his father, renowned flint-knappers. Now, nearly three years later, Ben is back to explore how Will's prehistoric dream has evolved and how his family and friends have embraced this unique passion for ancient living.