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• 12 episodes

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Episode 4: Uruguay

Summary

Ben journeys to South America to visit Rhona, a British-born actress who left Hollywood to live alone in a remote valley in Uruguay.

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Gill Crawford

What does it take for a successful actor to throw it all away in favour of an isolated existence on 400 acres of wilderness in Uruguay? An answer rather escapes Ben Fogle, who’s visiting Rhona Mitra in the adobe and thatch house she’s built here and where she lives alone, growing her own vegetables and providing a refuge for horses.
Having bought the land in 2017 after an autoimmune disease nearly felled her, Mitra has created a stunning space for herself to heal all sorts of wounds. But it’s undoubtedly not been easy, and Fogle is clearly concerned for her as a lone woman in a very macho culture. It’s all rather emotional.

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2023-01-24

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rolenameSelf - PresenterBen FogleSelfRhona Mitra

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rolenameDirectorSean McDonnellProducerNiamh KearneyProducerSean McDonnellDirector of photographyPeter AlliboneEditorSam Ash

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  Episode 12
  
  Bulgaria Revisit

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  Episode 11
  
  Sweden Revisit

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  Episode 10
  
  Australia Revisit

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  Episode 9
  
  Dorset

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  Episode 8
  
  The Azores

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  Episode 7
  
  Zambia

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  Episode 6
  
  Oregon River

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  Episode 5
  
  Tuscany

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  Episode 5
  
  Tuscan Hills - George & Sophie

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  Episode 4
  
  Uruguay

  Summary

  Ben journeys to South America to visit Rhona, a British-born actress who left Hollywood to live alone in a remote valley in Uruguay.

  Review

  Gill Crawford

  What does it take for a successful actor to throw it all away in favour of an isolated existence on 400 acres of wilderness in Uruguay? An answer rather escapes Ben Fogle, who’s visiting Rhona Mitra in the adobe and thatch house she’s built here and where she lives alone, growing her own vegetables and providing a refuge for horses.
  Having bought the land in 2017 after an autoimmune disease nearly felled her, Mitra has created a stunning space for herself to heal all sorts of wounds. But it’s undoubtedly not been easy, and Fogle is clearly concerned for her as a lone woman in a very macho culture. It’s all rather emotional.

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  Released on

  2023-01-24

  Languages

  English

  Formats

  Colour

  Credits

  Cast

  rolenameSelf - PresenterBen FogleSelfRhona Mitra

  Crew

  rolenameDirectorSean McDonnellProducerNiamh KearneyProducerSean McDonnellDirector of photographyPeter AlliboneEditorSam Ash

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  Episode 4
  
  Uruguay - Rhona Mitra

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  Episode 3
  
  Slab City, California

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  Episode 3
  
  USA - Californian Desert: DNA

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  Episode 2
  
  Northern Queensland

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  Episode 2
  
  Australia - Rainforest: Bette

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  Episode 1
  
  Sierra Nevada

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  Episode 1
  
  Season 17, Episode 1

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  Ben Fogle opens up on “inspirational” older couple in New Lives in the Wild
  
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  The show continues with its second episode on Tuesday – with Fogle this time exploring the Irish Wilderness

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  Ben Fogle joins family's chaotic morning routine in New Lives in the Wild clip
  
  The presenter returns with the latest episode of his Channel 5 series tonight.

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  Ben Fogle meets couple who built house for £25K in New Lives in the Wild
  
  The spacious home is an impressive feat for the price.

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  Why my small breakdown made me stronger - and I no longer strive for perfection
  
  Writing in the latest issue of Radio Times magazine, TV presenter Ben Fogle says he changed his life by limiting social media and embracing nature.

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  Ben Fogle revisits artist who lived in the Sahara through pandemic
  
  In tonight's episode of New Lives in the Wild, Ben revisits an old friend.

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  National Television Awards 2026 nominations longlist revealed as The Traitors shows compete against each other
  
  The longlist of contenders for 2026 has been unveiled.

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  Channel 5 announces Christmas 2023 TV schedule including All Creatures Great and Small
  
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  NTAs 2025 vote longlist revealed – Vera, Adolescence and The Traitors in contention
  
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  NTA 2022 longlist revealed as David Tennant nominated
  
  The NTAs has released its full longlist for the upcoming ceremony – take a look here.

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