TV series
Escape to the Legion
2005, English, on Channel 4.
For generations the French Foreign Legion has been romanticised as a refuge for men seeking a second chance in life. But what is it really like? Bear Grylls sets off for the Sahara desert to find out. Along with 11 other volunteers, from ex-criminals to struggling businessmen, Bear puts himself through a month's brutal training at an ex-Legion fort in the Western Sahara that is designed to replicate the rigours of the Legion's own basic training. The recruits discover the truth behind the Beau Geste image about the unique military culture that makes the Legion among the toughest fighting forces in the world.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 48 min
- Status
- Ended in 2005
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 25 April 2005
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 4 April 2005
- Last aired
- 25 April 2005
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Type
- Reality
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How many seasons of Escape to the Legion are there?
Escape to the Legion has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 48 minutes each.
Is Escape to the Legion finished?
Yes. Escape to the Legion ended in 2005, so you can watch the whole story.
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