Year of Adventures

Episode Synopsis: Thrill seeker Ben Fogle flies in a military jet, races in a hovercraft and competes in a two-day off-road rally in the premiere of this series, which finds him tackling extreme adventures in some of the world's most breathtaking locales.

The host takes an urban-assault course in London; swims in the treacherous waters surrounding Alcatraz; and competes in an Australian adventure race.

The host faces his fear of heights by going on a solo skydive in Western Australia and rock climbing Utah's Castleton Tower.

The host climbs an Icelandic glacier and Italy's Dolomite Mountains.

Ben Fogle endures a 17km race through Italy's Dolomite Mountains and cycles for 24 hours through Utah's Moab Desert.