Quick Summary
Ben journeys to Restoration Island, a remote spot on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, known for its pristine marine surroundings. On the island, he spends time with former Sydney businessman David Glasheen, sharing the experience of the reef environment together today.
About This Program ✦
The show is an Australian programme presented as a single episode. It falls under the genre of episodic television and originates from Australia, with no further production details supplied. In this installment, the central figure, Ben, makes his way to Restoration Island, which lies within the expanse of the Great Barrier Reef. His purpose for the journey is to spend time with David Glasheen, a man who previously built his career as a businessman in Sydney. The narrative centres on Ben’s visit and the interaction that follows on the remote island setting. Restoration Island, positioned amid the coral‑rich waters of the Great Barrier Reef, provides the backdrop for the meeting. The island’s isolation and natural surroundings frame the encounter between Ben and Glasheen, highlighting the contrast between Ben’s travel and Glasheen’s former urban business life. David Glasheen is identified solely as a former Sydney businessman, and his role in the episode is limited to the time he shares with Ben on the island. No additional plot points or characters are mentioned, keeping the focus squarely on the simple premise of a visit to a remote reef location for a personal meeting.
Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild broadcasts on 5SELECT at 8:00pm, Monday, 9 February 2026. (Subtitles)


