Shara Grylls on being married to the world’s most famous adventurer
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Shara Grylls takes Esther Higham behind the scenes of her marriage to explorer and broadcaster Bear Grylls.
From the unique challenges high-profile couples face to the simple power of holding hands, Shara reveals the lessons she’s learned from decades of an adventurous marriage — and the Bible verse engraved inside her own wedding ring.
Released on 13 Feb 2026
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