“When I was on Taransay, I loved being part of a community, I loved that everyone knew what I was doing, where I was going. I loved that. I liked knowing that if I wasn't back at a certain time people would start worrying a little bit about me, I loved the whole community thing, sitting for hours and chatting to people.”

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.