Bear Grylls to feature in two-hour episodic series Sunday Thrills on National Geographic

Bear Grylls, known for thrilling, action-packed adventures along with his fierce survival skills, will feature in an exclusive and specially curated two-hour block on National Geographic in India. The special, titled Sunday Thrills with Bear Grylls’ will air every Sunday starting 23 May at 7.00 p.m This India special will include shows such as _Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls, Mission Survive With Bear Gryl_ls, and _Britain’s Greatest Adventurers With Bear Gryl_ls. From taking celebrities of global fame and teams for an exciting journey and survival mission in the dangerous wilderness to him testing his spirit for adventure by exploring lesser-known territories of Britain, Bear will feed the souls of travel enthusiasts and nature lovers with this special entertainment package in four different formats. The shows will take viewers on an awe-inspiring journey offering unlimited adventure, accompanied by stunning visuals and breath-taking cinematography, in true National Geographic style. “We are committed to bringing ground-breaking stories and experiences that help people see, engage with and care about the world through an optimistic, energetic and hopeful voice. Bear Grylls has become the embodiment of adventure and outdoor survival and we are excited to work with him and collaborate on a Sunday special that has been curated especially for our Indian viewers. We hope that this programming gives them an opportunity to explore the world of the wild and adventure and keep the spirits high alongside their favourite icon,” said Kevin Vaz, President & Head - Infotainment, Kids & Regional Entertainment Channels, Star & Disney India, in a statement. “Life has truly been challenging for so many people around the world this last year, but if the wild has taught me anything, it is the importance of resilience and a never give up spirit. With this special adventure programming across all these Sundays ahead, the goal is to take viewers with me on many journeys and expeditions, and to help them experience how the wild places can transform us and inspire us to be stronger, more determined and to view the storms of life as times of opportunity. Together we can beat this and come through this challenging time”, said Bear Grylls.