"I've had a couple of near-death experiences. The first time i went skydiving was very much a reaction to that, wanting to have a little more control of looking over the edge. And seeing what was involved. And it made me, in a weird way, fearless in a reckless way. But i still like the idea of experiencing life to its full. But you know I have a few people who are dependant on me now. Three little boys and my wife, so, you know... it's not just my apetite for thrill seeking anymore."
Benedict Cumberbatch | Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge.
Bear Grylls takes prolific superstar and venerated actor Benedict Cumberbatch on an adventure across the Isle of Skye
Bear surprised Benedict with a mission extraction aboard a British Royal Navy nuclear submarine that surfaced off Scotland's Isle of Skye. "It was positively James Bond-like." The team was given specific timing along with latitude and longitude points off the icy Scottish waters. Bear had to show up bang on time or miss the ride, all while keeping the meeting a secret from him.
Benedict's grandfather was a World War II submariner and it was emotional for him to catch a glimpse of the life he led. "Benedict had no idea. He thought we were going to the mainland, but suddenly the Royal Marines showed up."
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH ON THE ISLE OF SKYE
Premieres July 16 at 9/8c on National Geographic
Bear Grylls takes prolific Marvel superstar and venerated actor Benedict Cumberbatch on an adventure across the Isle of Skye in Scotland. They descend massive sea cliffs and brave freezing waterfalls. Bear teaches Benedict unique survival skills and surprises Benedict by connecting him to a part of his past with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. x