Ben Fogle to discover the Congo for brand new Channel 5 documentary
B
en Fogle has described his journey to the Republic of the Congo for a brand new Channel 5 collection as fulfilling a “lifelong ambition that was more than I could have imagined”.
The TV adventurer, 49, will discover the “beating heart of Africa” for a three-part documentary collection to raised perceive the realm which continues to be “steeped in great myth and misconception”, the broadcaster mentioned.
Into The Congo With Ben Fogle will see the TV presenter “fully immerse” himself, encountering the wildlife and historic tribespeople whereas residing and sleeping within the jungle, in addition to taking over difficult journeys via the terrain.
Broadcaster Fogle, who has rowed throughout the Atlantic, climbed Everest, raced to the South Pole and run throughout the Sahara, mentioned of his newest expedition: “The Congo was one of the most memorable expeditions I have ever been on.
“It surprised me, it moved me, and it inspired me.
“I have wanted to explore the Congo since I was a child, when I first read about the mighty Congo river, so the trip was a lifelong ambition that was more than I could have imagined.”
The 60-minute episodes will see the Congo as the house to the second largest rainforest on the planet – after the Amazon – whereas the Congo Basin has turn out to be one of many prime locations on the planet for explorers.
Federico Ruiz, commissioning editor of Unscripted for Channel 5 and Paramount+, mentioned: “It was tough finding somewhere new and exciting for Ben to visit with an adventurer CV like his.
“In the Congo you’ve got danger and natural wonder in equal measure and the result is extraordinary. He gives Indiana Jones a run for his money.”
Chris Brogden and Tayte Simpson, government producers at Mentorn Media, mentioned: “Producing this series was an extraordinary experience, showing the breadth of the Congo’s culture and natural beauty.
“Ben spent time with one the world’s most extreme tribes, one that has never let cameras in before.
“The filming proved to be profound and magical.”
The collection was filmed this summer time and is anticipated to air within the coming months on Channel 5.