The premise of the show is that some unfortunates become stranded in the wilderness.
Often it will start like "we thought we would hike into Alaska after lunch without telling anyone. We came across some angry ducks that wouldn't leave us alone until we gave them all our food, and we threw our shoes and mobile phones at them. Then we realised we were lost...."
Then the little sign pops up on screen that we have all been waiting for: "Day 1"
Now we know these guys are going to be stuck here for ages.
The stories are interspersed with segments from a resident "survival expert" (Stewart) - who offers precious nuggets like "caving is like hiking... but underground"
It soon becomes clear that Stewart's credentials aren't quite as great as he makes out -he is however, really, really good at weaving.
Trapped in a desert surrounded by lions?
Why not fashion a wicker chair from reeds to fend them off?
Stuck in a cave?
Why not cut up your rope and backpack to fashion a hanging basket to improve morale?
When there is no conceivable way that weaving can possibly be the solution then Stewart's alternative advice is just as implausible.
If you are cold why not build a survival suit?
Perhaps you find an old mixing bow, a chunk of insulation and a discarded sail - spend a few hours lashing these together with the hundred feet of vine you harvested earlier and you will warm up in no time - saving precious energy.
Yes it is mean spirited to laugh at these peoples misfortune and the host's eccentricity - but it is also really good fun.
