Ben Fogle goes back into the wild with Channel 5

Best on the Box choice for January 7th…

Returning for a new series, adventurer Ben Fogle sets off to meet more people who have turned their back on the rat-race and set up home in some of the world’s most remote locations. He joins a diverse group of courageous individuals who have chosen to embark on unique and unconventional journeys.

Ben travels to Eastern Europe to meet Brits Jordan, Lewis, and their two children, who are at the start of their new life, undertaking an ambitious renovation of a dilapidated farmhouse in a Bulgarian village. With the country’s population on the decline, Ben is curious about their choice to settle there, especially since they purchased the property before ever seeing it.

As he helps Lewis to plaster walls and Jordan to repurpose old items from the local dump, Ben uncovers the couple’s challenging pasts and gains a deep understanding of how crucial this fresh start is for their family.

Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild, tonight at 9 pm on Channel 5

Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild – Bulgaria