Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild

Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series

Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild has maintained a steady Biannual rhythm for 11 years, typically returning in January. Since its debut in 2013, the program has become a definitive pillar of Channel 5’s factual programming, amassing nearly 20 series cycles including its Return to the Wild iterations. The series serves as a vital cultural anchor, documenting global human resilience and alternative living while consistently securing its place as one of the network’s highest-rated documentary exports. Its longevity is sustained by a flexible production schedule that allows for multiple broadcast windows throughout the calendar year, ensuring a near-constant presence on the schedule.