Ben Fogle: New Lives In The Wild (2013)

S20E2 New South Wales

Ben ventures into the northern New South Wales wilderness to connect with Jimmy, an American photographer who has chosen a solitary life. Over their time together, Jimmy recounts his journey of coming out to loved ones and the profound impact of his late partner, Richard, which led them to seek a new beginning in nature. As Ben listens, he discovers the numerous hardships Jimmy has endured since relocating from the city to the Australian bush, including loss and devastating natural calamities. This leaves Ben questioning the reasons behind Jimmy's decision to live in isolation.