It's been called an army of thieves and cutthroats. A band of hired killers. But from the burning sands of Northern Africa to the jungles of South America, whenever the odds are long and the battle ...

For generations the French Foreign Legion has been romanticised as a refuge for men seeking a second chance in life. But what is it really like? Bear Grylls sets off for the Sahara desert to find out.

Founded for outcasts, fugitives, and fighters, the French Foreign Legion became one of the world’s most feared forces. But its brutal training and unbreakable code come at a price. Don’t expect ...