“I remembered reading about a disease called Leishmaniasis, which matched my symptoms. I'd always thought it was an old wives' tale - a sand fly bite that eats your flesh. But when I looked on the internet and saw pictures of people who had it, their lesions looked like mine.”

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.