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The premise behind Extreme Dreams was that deserving individuals (known as contributors) would be taken to unfamiliar and extreme environments and given the opportunity to participate in an experience beyond their wildest dreams. Four different teams were selected, with each team travelling to a different region of the world. Some individuals where chosen to climb Mount Kilimanjaro , at 5,895 metres, the highest peak in Africa. Others were nominated to complete a trekking expedition in Peru. Others still were sent to the Arctic . The fourth and final component to the series was to be a jungle challenge. Ricochet approached Trekforce to assist with the planning of the initial concept and the provision of expedition logistics, safety protocols and leadership during filming itself. Ricochet’s requirements were simple. They were looking to transport their team to a jungle destination that was remote, rarely visited and difficult to get to. At the same time, however, camera crews and production team had to be able to go about their everyday duties and the isolated nature of the location could not take precedence over matters of safety. Trekforce suggested Guyana , a remote and largely inaccessible destination that they have a wealth of experience in, not to mention excellent in-country contacts. Having agreed on the destination, the next step was to put together a detailed itinerary, one that would provide a testing yet enjoyable experience for the team, whilst also making for good television. Extreme Dreams was the brainchild of the independant British production company Ricochet , creators of Supernanny , How Not To Decorate , No Going Back , Living In The Sun and Who Rules The Roost? Extreme Dreams aired on BBC2 at 6.30pm from September 18th 2006. It was presented by Ben Fogle . |
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