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Show caption 1 / 1. By. Series 5 Episode 1. My 24 years in the Army have given me self-confidence, experience of escape and evasion and self-sufficiency. A Gannett Company. What is a micro-wedding and why are they so popular now? “I’d seen the other episodes and thought it looked like good fun because opportunities to do anything challenging are few and far between when you’re my age. Do you think you have what it takes to make it to the end? Mervyn, aka ‘Titch’, now lives in Lancashire with his wife Patricia. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Though I’d be more careful about who I ask for help because I would have lasted a lot longer if I hadn’t been given up, but that’s life. Mervyn Little, 78, was apprehended near Bristol Temple Meads after taking a bus from Somerset in the opening few minutes of the second episode. Other than appearing on Hunted, what would you say has been your biggest claim to fame? If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. The Channel 4 series Hunted pushes even the fittest and toughest of competitors to their very limits – so one 78-year-old from Swindon decided that he wanted to give it a go. But the hunters were put onto his trail after a couple in a coffee shop revealed his plans and told them that he was catching a bus from the city towards Bristol. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The 78-year-old was captured after he was snitched on while trying to escape the county, GET THE BIGGEST STORIES FROM ACROSS SOMERSET STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX. He added: “What really surprised me was the amount of support I got from complete strangers – they were extraordinary. What life/career experience/s have you had that you think would give you the edge over the hunters and other fugitives? “One gentleman originally suggested I sleep in a net, had second thoughts after realising I was as old as his grandfather, then gave me a tent, which was very kind. What do you think the experience of being on the run will be like? “The hunters initially said I was “low-hanging fruit” but I knew they would soon peg that I was ex-military. Mervyn Little, originally from Gorse Hill, survived for four days by using his 24 years of military intelligence expertise and with the help of strangers who offered him lifts, shelter, food and money. Hunted: Series 5 – interview with fugitive retiree Mervyn, known as ‘Titch’, Taskmaster: Interview with Richard Herring, Taskmaster: Interview with Katherine Parkinson, Taskmaster: Interview with Daisy May Cooper. I cannot say with truth that the money will not be useful! The 78-year-old was captured after he was snitched on while trying to escape the county. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. Mervyn began his career working for Portsmouth police before moving to the military where his flair for languages had him working in the intelligence corps moving up the ranks to finish as Major after 24 years’ service. But one of the people he asked for support later tipped off the team of trackers on his trail and provided key information that led to his capture, five minutes into the second episode. Nobody I know of either fitted the bill or could afford the time off work. For the first time in Hunted history, you will start with only the clothes on your back. I wanted to prove that I wasn’t dead from the neck up.”. Hunted contestant Mervyn Little is captured in Bristol after fleeing Wells on a bus, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. They must do so by moving around the country while steering clear of the hunters, a team of former police officers, intelligence officers and military personnel. He said: “I really enjoyed it, it was everything I hoped it would be and would do it again in a heartbeat. Are there things you’ve seen in previous Hunted series’ that you’d like to adopt – or avoid? Our. I hope it will be a really fun and once in a lifetime opportunity for which I will  have absolutely no regrets. It will mean relying on my wits, personality, (that’s a bit daunting) and luck. See photos images. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Mervyn, known as ‘Titch’ was born in Swindon in 1940 and at 78 will be Hunted's oldest ever fugitive. You can unsubscribe at any time. GOING on the run from a team of experienced hunters with no money or phone is one of the toughest challenges on telly. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. Mervyn told the Adver he was grateful for his time on the show and thoroughly enjoyed his time on the run. I have friends across the UK on whom I know I can rely and providing I can stay ‘under the radar’ then I’m in with a good chance! Part of the hope was to inspire other people my age. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. How do you feel about the prospect of having no technology, no money, no backpack and no possessions? The family moved to Portsmouth and decided to stay there, though Mervyn returned to Swindon occasionally to visit grandparents. Hunted sees ten members of the public go on the run and attempt to evade capture for 25 days in a bid to win a share of a £100,000 jackpot. “I never managed to get to my own network of contacts but my army years gave me confidence in my own ability be on my own for a long time, it was not very strenuous. 1 / 1. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Ex-military man Mervyn, 78, talks about his time on the run in Channel 4's Hunted . In last week's season opener, he had been seen moving across Somerset and into Wells as he attempted to seek help from members of the public to keep them out of the grasps of the hunters. Mervyn’s father did an apprenticeship at Great Western Railway, which required that he spend six months working elsewhere before returning to GWR. 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Hunted: Contestant Mervyn Little caught after snitches in Wells dob him in. I am uncertain how it will play out and my prime concern is personal hygiene. They under-estimated me at first and I underestimated them, I should have given it a lot more thought than I did. I have no doubts about my ability to last the course! By Daniel Angelini Adver_Daniel Reporter. Starting with absolutely nothing is all part of the challenge. If you manage to avoid capture, what would you spend your winnings on? When he heard that, he gave me an ensuite room! ©Copyright 2001-2020. This time, the Hunted include a mum on the run, a 78-year-old grandfather, and a couple of childhood sweethearts - ten people pursued by an elite group of hunters . 4 February 2020 Mervyn, known as ‘Titch’ was born in Swindon in 1940 and at 78 will be Hunted's oldest ever fugitive. How confident are you in your abilities? explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Moving through the all the Army ranks from private soldier to Major! Fortunately, I hope I have enough of the first and third to compensate for any lack of the second! 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What tactics, if any, are you planning to employ? Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. After that Titch moved to worked in to IT and computer sciences. ”. I want to accept a challenge and prove that 'old' people are not necessarily just waiting to die! Skip to next photo. A second contestant, Toni, was also seen in Somerset enlisting help from a friend in tonight's episode. Mervyn Litte: Britsh Army intelligence corp. A true master of disguise and stealth. How big a factor is the money for you? It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. The snitches' betrayal enabled the hunters to trace the bus he was taking to the city and he was swiftly apprehended. Despite his age Titch is sure his wealth of life experience will give him the edge over the Hunters and his fellow fugitives. You can only tell people you’re on Hunted after they agree to help. A pensioner who was dobbed in by a couple in Wells while on the run as part of Channel 4 reality show Hunted has become the first person to be caught this series.

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