Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (2013) Season 20 Episode 3 - Italy

Airdate: 2025-Jan-21

Episode summary:

Ben ventures into the snowy mountains of Piedmont, Italy, where he meets Father Johannes, an Austrian priest living as a hermit. Ben is given a tour of the clergyman's tiny home, complete with its own chapel, and is surprised to find they have more in common than he expected. Ben learns how Johannes manages to live such an isolated life while still fulfilling his duties as a priest. Together, they clear trees, lift rocks, and use a jackhammer to dismantle an old wall. As their bond deepens, Ben questions Johannes about the church's recent troubled history and discovers how he is using his remote existence to help restore its reputation. 

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 >