Former British Army captain and celebrated explorer Ed Stafford is taking on a new challenge with an extreme survival school, aiming to support modern fathers and their children. The six-part series, produced by Twenty Twenty, will see a group of British dads and their kids embark on an intense wilderness adventure in the heart of Central America’s jungle.
Over several weeks, these ordinary families will face the ultimate test of their resilience and bond. They will be tasked with building their own shelters, foraging for food, and dealing with the harsh conditions of the jungle, including extreme heat, humidity, and dangerous wildlife. Each episode will present a unique wilderness challenge designed by Stafford, pushing the participants to their limits.
The cast includes:
– Ben and his son, Roka
– Chris Snr and Chris Jnr
– Jeff and Akai
– Christian and Immie
– Jethro and Dexter
– Efdal and Ezra
“Into the Jungle with Ed Stafford” begins on Channel 4 on Tuesday, September 24th.