Bear Grylls, the famed explorer and TV host, has been working on his new show, “Wild Reckoning.” Don’t miss the premiere next month on BBC One! At 51 years young, Grylls has achieved great success in the genre of adventure television. He became a household name during his time with the legendary Discovery Channel series “Man vs Wild”, which aired for seven incredible seasons.
Born in Northern Ireland, Grylls’ life has been a quest of challenges and adventures. Before hitting the stage, he served in the 21 SAS regiment as a soldier. There, he developed the performance and showmanship talents that would eventually mesmerize fans all over the world. His days as an adventurer and soldier inform his television production life. He inspires audiences through action-packed tales of survival.
Bear Grylls had made a name for himself long before “Man vs Wild.” He has executive produced a string of other hit series such as the Emmy-winning “You vs Wild” and the BAFTA-winning “The Island With Bear Grylls.” It’s his adventurous, DIY spirit that really captivates fans around the world. Faith-filled, never-give-up man, he writes with pride in his bio.
Grylls manages to juggle his high-pressure career with a family life. He is married to Shara and has three sons with her. The family primarily divides their time between London and the Swiss Alps. From there, they immerse themselves in the incredible wilderness Grylls frequently features in his television adventures.
For all his global fame, Grylls is incredibly down to earth and friendly. Most recently, he made headlines in accidentally holding a stranger’s hand while at an airport. He thought she was his wife! This touching, wholesome incident is just one of many that go to show the humble nature of this famous, world-traveling adventurer.
As he gets ready to produce “Wild Reckoning,” Grylls is looking forward to imparting new lessons and survival skills to his viewers. Throughout the new series, we’ll be revealing what’s in store for excitement, adventure—and circus animals! Most importantly, it will showcase his adventures while giving readers insight into the valuable lessons learned along the way.