Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (2013) Season 19 Episode 1 - Queensland

Airdate: 2024-Oct-15

Episode summary:

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.

About Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (2013) series:

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 w...Show more >