Ben Fogle
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Ben Fogle: New Lives In The Wild (2013)
Season 20
Ben Fogle follows in the footsteps of various individuals, who against all odds, have willingly forsaken the luxuries and lifestyle of the modern world, for a less-than-ordinary life in the wilderness.
Released April 22, 2013
Episode 56 min
14+
Genres: Adventure, Documentary, Reality
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Watch Providers: BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BBC Select Apple Tv channel
Production Companies: Renegade Pictures, BBC
Network: 5
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S20E1 - 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, midnight
S20E2 - 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, midnight
S20E3 - 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, midnight
S20E4 - 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, midnight
S20E5 - 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, midnight
S20E6 - 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, midnight
S20E7 - 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.
March 4, 2025, midnight
S20E8 - 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.
March 18, 2025, midnight
S20E9 - 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.
March 25, 2025, midnight
S20E10 - 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.
May 8, 2025, midnight
Network: 5
Episode Runtime: 56 min.
Season Runtime: 7168 min.
Released: April 22, 2013
Last Air Date: Sept. 4, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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