“Geography was the lesson I always looked forward to most. It was a form of escapism. It could be bleak midwinter outside but inside you're learning about African farming methods or the Great Lakes. No other lesson had that excitement.”

English broadcaster, writer and adventurer

Ben Fogle is an English broadcaster, writer and adventurer. He is best known for his presenting work on programmes shown on British television channels including Channel 5, BBC and ITV. Fogle has built a public profile through television, writing and outdoor adventure. His work is closely associated with presenting factual programmes, and with a reputation shaped by travel, exploration and life in the outdoors.