Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (2013): Season 20, Episode 5

20 - 5: New Mexico

Ben travels to one of the USA's most unique towns, Roswell. Famous for its alleged UFO landing, he leaves the alien tourism behind and ventures into the surrounding desert. There, he meets Karen, a 70-year-old former sports journalist who, at first glance, seems to be struggling with everyday life. A bike accident has made it challenging to maintain her desert home due to her mobility issues. Determined to assist his host, Ben rolls up his sleeves, clearing muck, shovelling hay, and even scaling a 10-metre-high windmill. As they spend more time together, Ben learns about the hardships Karen has faced throughout her life. However, their conversations inspire Karen to undertake something extraordinary.