Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild
New Zealand
Season 6 Episode 4 of 8
Ben journeys off the coast of New Zealand's North Island to Great Barrier Island, where he meets a man who lives in an off-grid, secluded world. He learns why former academic Ben gave up his promising scientific career to embrace a rugged life in a 76-acre forest, as the duo dig trenches, camp, build a hide and hunt for mighty kingfish. An escapee of the Iran-Iraq war, Ben remains unsure that his new life is the fulfilment of his dreams, but the beauty of his island home has given him inspiration and a new sense purpose in life
Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild airs on 5SELECT at 1:05 AM, Friday 22 November. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Ben Fogle
Presenter
Sean McDonnell
Producer
Alexis Anoyrkatis
Editor
Natalie Wilkinson
Series Producer