Ben Fogle New Lives In The Wild Tonight

Right, let's talk about Ben Fogle. And, more specifically, Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild. Tonight! Or, well, whenever it's on.

Don't get me wrong. I enjoy the show. I really do. But...is it just me, or are these "new lives" always slightly less wild than advertised?

The Allure of the Off-Grid

We all dream of it, right? Chucking it all in. Ditching the commute, the bills, the boss breathing down our necks.

Picture yourself: building a cabin in the woods, raising chickens, living off the land. Sounds idyllic, doesn't it? Ben Fogle makes it look so easy.

But then reality hits. You remember you can't even keep a houseplant alive, let alone a flock of poultry. And that cabin? Requires, like, actual building skills.

The Reality Check

That's where New Lives in the Wild comes in. We get to live vicariously through these brave (or slightly bonkers) individuals.

They've done what we only dream of. Escaped the rat race. Found... inner peace? Or at least, a really good view.

Though, let’s be honest. Sometimes, the "wild" is more like a very large garden with slightly questionable plumbing.

My Unpopular Opinion (Prepare Yourself!)

Here it comes. Brace yourselves. I think… some of these "wild" lives are a bit… staged.

I know, I know! Heresy! But hear me out. Is it truly "off-grid" if you've got a satellite dish the size of a small car?

And do you really not miss Deliveroo even a tiny bit? Just me? Okay.

Maybe I'm just jealous. Maybe I just secretly crave the chaos of urban living. But some of these "wilderness retreats" feel a bit too…perfect.

Perfectly Instagrammable, perhaps? Just a thought. A mildly cynical thought, but a thought nonetheless.

The Charm of Ben

But you know what? Ben Fogle makes it all worthwhile. He's just so… earnest.

He actually listens. He gets stuck in. He politely ignores the suspiciously clean kitchen in the "rustic" cabin.

And you can tell he genuinely cares. Even if he's secretly wondering how long it will take to get a decent cup of coffee.

He asks the questions we're all thinking, but too polite (or too lazy) to ask ourselves. Like, "So, about the toilet situation...?"

The Verdict

So, will I be watching Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild tonight? Absolutely.

Will I be silently judging their questionable survival skills and suspiciously well-stocked pantry? Probably.

But will I also be secretly admiring their courage and wishing I had the guts to ditch my day job and build a yurt? Definitely.

It's escapism at its finest. A gentle reminder that there's more to life than spreadsheets and social media.

Even if that "more" involves a slightly questionable Wi-Fi connection and a very strategically placed solar panel. Don't tell anyone I said that.

And you know what? Maybe that is wild enough. Maybe it's about finding your own version of wild, whatever that may be.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to research yurts. And maybe order a really big satellite dish. Just in case.