Series synopsis
Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof is a British adventure television series that premiered on BBC One on April 12, 2022. It ended on May 17, 2022. It stars Wim Hof, Holly Willoughby, Lee Mack and Alfie Boe.
Eight celebrities embark on a once-in-a-lifetime epic adventure, under the training of extreme athlete Wim Hof, aka ‘The Iceman.’
Premise
Eight celebrities embark on a once-in-a-lifetime epic adventure, under the training of extreme athlete Wim Hof, aka ‘The Iceman.’
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Wim Hof as Self
- Holly Willoughby as Self - Host
- Lee Mack as Self - Host
- Alfie Boe as Self - Participant
- Dianne Buswell as Self - Participant
- Owain Wyn Evans as Self - Participant
- Patrice Evra as Self - Participant
- Professor Green as Self - Participant
Supporting cast
- Chelcee Grimes as Self - Participant
- Gabby Logan as Self - Participant
- Tamzin Outhwaite as Self - Participant
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 12, 2022 | May 17, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Holly Willoughby and Lee Mack follow eight celebrities as they give up their warm cosy lives to live in the Italian mountains in sub-zero conditions. There they face a series of daunting cold challenges designed to push their minds and bodies to the limit. Their guide is the record-breaking extreme athlete Wim Hof - aka the Iceman - who believes that embracing the cold can change lives for the better. The celebrities - Patrice Evra, Gabby Logan, Alfie Boe, Tamzin Outhwaite, Owain Wyn Evans, Dianne Buswell, Professor Green and Chelcee Grimes - are all taking part for different personal reasons and are hoping they will emerge from the experience feeling happier, healthier and stronger. Can the cold change their lives forever, or will the freezing conditions become too much to bear? |
April 12, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 This week, the celebrities learn Wim’s famous breathing technique, which proves to be an emotional experience for the group. |
April 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The celebrities are introduced to a surprise visitor that's close to Wim's heart, and they face a powerful man-made blizzard in nothing but their swimwear. |
April 26, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 12, 2022 |
| Last aired | May 17, 2022 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |