Adventurer Ben Fogle gets a taste of extreme escapism in this brand new series meeting those who have turned their backs on the daily grind. Each week, Ben spends time in one of the world's most remote locations, meeting the people who now inhabit these inhospitable corners of the planet after leaving their ordinary lives behind. Our intrepid guide also wonders whether these extraordinary individuals and their incredible experiences might tempt him to move his own family out of London and away from the comforts of the city. Is it daring or downright crazy? Ben wants to discover the truth about life in tough, harsh conditions, where doing battle with Mother Nature is a daily reality.
Show Info
Schedule: Thursdays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
AdventureNatureTravel
Official site: www.channel5.com
5.8 (4 votes)
Previous Episode
Thailand
Episode 21x03; Aug 28, 2025
In northern Thailand, Ben reconnects with Yidan, who left urban life in China to start a farm. As he joins her in rice planting, clay sculpting, and bamboo building, he learns how childhood memories shaped her path. Though he wonders if she should sh…
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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21x03: Thailand | Aug 28, 2025 | |
21x02: Japan | Aug 21, 2025 | |
21x01: Botswana | Aug 14, 2025 |
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