I went backpacking and became an accidental celebrity - a podcast by BBC World Service

After Daniel Tyler dropped out of school and fell in with the wrong crowd, he decided to go backpacking to escape it all. The Englishman ended up on a tiny Malaysian island and was living a relaxed life until he was secretly filmed speaking fluently in the local dialect. The video went viral and as a result Daniel would end up finding a new name, a new religion and a new course in life.

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.comPresenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Kevin PonniahPicture: Daniel Tyler with his wife and son
Credit: Daniel Tyler

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