About this season
Extreme Dreams is a reality TV programme made by the independent British production company Ricochet and hosted by Ben Fogle. The premise behind the show is that deserving individuals are taken to unfamiliar and extreme environments and given the opportunity to participate in an adventure beyond their wildest dreams. Participants are typically seeking a life-changing experience: a boost to improve their health, build their confidence, mend relationships or overcome past difficulties. For each programme four different teams are selected by a small panel comprising adventurers and a psychologist as well as Ben Fogle himself. Each team then travels with Ben to a different region of the world to undertake a challenging trek.
Episodes (20)
1. The Ultimate Challenge 1
Aired 12 January 2009 • 30 min
2. The Ultimate Challenge 2
Aired 13 January 2009 • 30 min
3. The Ultimate Challenge 3
Aired 14 January 2009 • 30 min
4. The Ultimate Challenge 4
Aired 15 January 2009 • 30 min
5. The Ultimate Challenge 5
Aired 16 January 2009 • 30 min
6. The Ultimate Challenge 6
Aired 19 January 2009 • 30 min
7. The Ultimate Challenge 7
Aired 20 January 2009 • 30 min
8. The Ultimate Challenge 8
Aired 21 January 2009 • 30 min
9. The Ultimate Challenge 9
Aired 22 January 2009 • 30 min
10. The Ultimate Challenge 10
Aired 23 January 2009 • 30 min
11. The Ultimate Challenge 11
Aired 26 January 2009 • 30 min
12. The Ultimate Challenge 12
Aired 27 January 2009 • 30 min
13. The Ultimate Challenge 13
Aired 28 January 2009 • 30 min
14. The Ultimate Challenge 14
Aired 29 January 2009 • 30 min
15. The Ultimate Challenge 15
Aired 30 January 2009 • 30 min
16. The Ultimate Challenge 16
Aired 2 February 2009 • 30 min
17. The Ultimate Challenge 17
Aired 3 February 2009 • 30 min
18. The Ultimate Challenge 18
Aired 4 February 2009 • 30 min
19. The Ultimate Challenge 19
Aired 5 February 2009 • 30 min
20. The Ultimate Challenge 20
Aired 6 February 2009 • 30 min