Bear Grylls: ‘I’ve bought an apocalypse-proof boat, with an array of weaponry’

January 24, 2026

TL;DR

Bear Grylls, 51, is an adventurer known for "Man vs Wild" and "Running Wild With Bear Grylls."
His new series, "Wild Reckoning," premieres next month on BBC One.
He experiences anxiety about small, social things but has no major fears due to his faith.
Julia Roberts is admired for her loyalty, close friendships, and ability to laugh at herself.
Grylls dislikes being too controlling about minor details and others caring too much about public opinion.
His most embarrassing moment involved mistaking a stranger for his wife, Shara.
He purchased an apocalypse escape vessel, a manual-operation sailing boat with weaponry.
His treasured possession is his old SAS beret.
He describes himself as a "faith-filled, never-give-up man."
His desired superpower is recognizing good hearts in unsung people.
He wishes he could bring his late dad back to life.
He would like Tarzan to play him in a film of his life.
His most unappealing habit is picking and occasionally eating his toenails.
His celebrity crush is the Princess of Wales.
He wants to leave his children resilience, courage, and kindness.
He has had several close brushes with death and a police caution for illegal base jumping.
He wants to be remembered as someone who knew where life was to be found.
The most important lesson he's learned is that life is a gift and to be grateful.
He believes that when we die, we get to be with Jesus face to face.

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