David Beckham Lovers

David Beckham is taking on David Attenborough and trying his hand at a spot of nature reporting as he heads to the Amazon rainforest for a special one-off BBC documentary.

Yep, we were left a little baffled too.

We'd rather expect Attenborough to be tasked with exploring life in the Brazilian habitat but it's Becks on our TV screens for 90 minutes - it really doesn't matter what he's doing.

With three friends, he's travelled 5,000 miles from London to South America to experience the isolated life in the Amazon for a one-off TV special. He'll be camping, cooking and fishing his way through the rainforest - so he's basically signed up to the BBC's version of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, minus the bug-eating and fellow celebrity campers.

But while some of you might not be at all fussed about David exploring the Amazon, here are seven reasons you'd be a fool to give it a miss:

Want to see Becks in his kecks? Of course you do. Well he's camping in the rainforest (yes, camping!) and that means he's sleeping and he can't sleep in his clothes can he? No. He'll need to change. Surely the BBC realise we need a detailed account of his Amazon adventure...

Part of experiencing the Amazon rainforest is having to fend for himself and Beckham will be showing off his tribal cooking skills. Let's just hope he's learnt his skills from the Naked Chef Jamie...

If David can conquer the rainforest, he can conquer anything. What next? Journey to outer space? Swimming with stingrays? David Attenborough's wingman? Or, what we think is most likely, he'll love the natural habitat so much ITV will snare him for the next series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

It will totally be the same as in the Aussie outback, right?

Everyone knows that aside from his right foot (and Victoria Beckham), David is most famous for his hair. How will he keep it conditioned in the Amazon? Will he take product with him? What about the humidity?

You don't get a six-pack like this by allowing yourself time off. Think Amazon. Think unbearable heat. Think push-ups. Think sweating. Think... (have we lost you yet?).

Becks is the reason most girls happily sat down to watch the football with their boyfriends for years. But now we get to see him sans football for a full hour-and-a-half. Ok, there might be a few shots of trees and animals thrown in too, but we'll take what we can get.

Commissioned by Sam Bickley, this 90 minute documentary film is a XIX Production for the BBC and BBC Worldwide, directed by Anthony Mandler.

Speaking of Beckham's adventure, Helen Jackson, Managing Director, Content, BBC Worldwide said: 'This is an unforgettable documentary set in the heart of the dense Amazon rainforest following David Beckham. Through his eyes, audiences will experience life in the jungle, something so distant from David's life on and off the pitch and in the glare of the world's media.'

And Charlotte Moore - BBC Controller, addsL 'In this special documentary for BBC One, David Beckham embarks on a top secret expedition to the Amazon that will see him encounter the other side of Brazil and journey through the tropical rainforest, a TV first for the global icon.'

Beckham's Amazon adventure, which has a working title of 'The Beckham Documentary', will air on BBC One in the UK this June.

LONDON -- Former soccer star and media darling David Beckham is front and center of a one off documentary about his expedition into the Brazilian rainforest with three friends.

The 90-minute documentary is made by XIX Entertainment, BBC Worldwide and the BBC for BBC One, the U.K. public broadcaster's main channel.

The global star recently traveled more than 5,000 miles from London to South America, to experience life in the Amazon rainforest and over the last two weeks has cooked, camped and fished during their journey through the tropical Amazon rainforest for him and his three friends to discover the "real Brazil" in the doc directed by Anthony Mandler.

BBC Worldwide managing director content Helen Jackson said: "This is an unforgettable documentary set in the heart of the dense Amazon rainforest following David Beckham. Through his eyes, audiences will experience life in the jungle, something so distant from David's life on and off the pitch and in the glare of the world's media."

The Beckham documentary will air on BBC One in the U.K. in June, with BBC Worldwide selling international distribution rights at the upcoming MIPTV.

Commissioned by Sam Bickley, the documentary film is mounted by U.K. production banner XIX Production for the BBC and BBC Worldwide.

David Beckham has become a jungle explorer for his latest project, a BBC documentary which includes a two-week rainforest expedition in Brazil.

The former Manchester United player spent a fortnight camping and cooking in the Amazon forest, where he was joined by three pals.

Becks' documentary will be screened in June

Sorry, but where was our invite to join him?

The 90-minute film was made when David travelled to South America to carry out duties ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup tournament in Rio De Janeiro.

The as-yet-unnamed doc will be shown on the BBC in June to coincide with the tournament.

"This is an unforgettable documentary set in the heart of the dense Amazon rainforest," Helen Jackson, the managing director for content at BBC Worldwide said. "Through his eyes, audiences will experience life in the jungle, something so distant from David's life on and off the pitch and in the glare of the world's media."

It's been quite a busy week for Becks, who is gearing up for his acting debut as part of a 'Only Fools And Horses' Sport Relief special.

A preview clip of his cameo appearance in a Peckham cafe has been revealed and he's also been named Underwear Model Of The Century by designer Tommy Hilfiger.

Former England soccer captain David Beckham has been named world's best underwear model by fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.

London: Former soccer star David Beckham (in file pic) has been named the world's best underwear model. The 38-year-old, who retired from soccer last year, has been crowned the champion by fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger as he believes the famous star can pull off the seductive look in minimal clothing, reported Daily Mirror online."I have seen all kinds of underwear models, but we all wish we looked like David Beckham at the end of the day. He is like the underwear model of the century," Hilfiger said.The handsome athlete first posed wearing briefs in 2007 when he appeared alongside his fashion designer wife Victoria in the Emporio Armani campaign. In 2012, the former England captain bared his toned physique once again when he launched his own bodywear line for the high-street retailer H&M.However, Beckham has previously revealed that his sons Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 11, and Cruz, nine, get embarrassed when they see him posing in his undergarments.

David Beckham has returned from a two-week expedition to the Amazon rainforest for a BBC documentary about Brazil.

The former England captain, who is otherwise accustomed to the finer things in life, has been camping out in the jungle, as he offers a rare insight into life in the Amazon.

The 90-minute film sees him camping and fishing along with three fellow travellers Dave Gardner and Derek White, and filmmaker Anthony Mandler.

Charlotte Moore, the channel's controller, said: "In this special documentary for BBC One, David Beckham embarks on a top secret expedition to the Amazon that will see him encounter the other side of Brazil and journey through the tropical rainforest, a TV first for the global icon."

Helen Jackson, the managing director for content at BBC Worldwide added: "This is an unforgettable documentary set in the heart of the dense Amazon rainforest following David Beckham.

"Through his eyes, audiences will experience life in the jungle, something so distant from David's life on and off the pitch and in the glare of the world's media."

The as yet untitled film is to be screened by BBC One in June, to coincide with the football World Cup.

The world famous footballer and fashion icon is reportedly hoping to forge a career in television as a presenter, in a bid to add another aspect to his professional undertakings.

He will also be seen in a special edition of Only Fools And Horses for Sport Relief.

The father-of-four's trip to Brazil came as it was announced that he would be spearheading a new campaign for Jaguar in China.

David Beckham is set to star in a new BBC documentary, which will see him and three of his buddies exploring the Amazon.

And the boys have already filmed it! How did we not know that Becks had been in the Brazilian rainforest for the past couple of weeks?! We could have packed a bag and headed over there had we known...

BBC Worldwide managing director Helen Jackson said of the upcoming show: "This is an unforgettable documentary set in the heart of the dense Amazon rainforest following David Beckham.

"Through his eyes, audiences will experience life in the jungle, something so distant from David's life on and off the pitch and in the glare of the world's media."

BBC One controller Charlotte Moore added: "In this special documentary for BBC One, David Beckham embarks on a top secret expedition to the Amazon that will see him encounter the other side of Brazil and journey through the tropical rainforest, a TV first for the global icon."

The currently untitled programme will air on BBC One in June.

Oh, and don't forget to catch Becks on a special episode of Only Fools And Horses for Sport Relief on Friday. It promises to be a right hoot!

There are many strings to David Beckham's bow. A long and illustrious career in football is one of them, as he uses his sporting nous to potentially create an empire over in Miami. Acting is another one; though only for special occasions, like his cameo on 'Only Fools and Horses.' And he likes to support charities, too. But traversing Brazil's vibrant rainforest is new to us.

Becks drops in on Del Boy and Rodders for Sports Relief

Beckham, accompanied on his expedition by fellow explorers Dave Gardner and Derek White, travelled to Brazil in secret to make the 90-minute film, which will tie in with this Summer's World Cup, giving fans an insight into the country's natural beauty while swarms of football fans descend upon city centres to soak up the atmosphere.

"In this special documentary for BBC1, David Beckham embarks on a top secret expedition to the Amazon that will see him encounter the other side of Brazil and journey through the tropical rainforest, a TV first for the global icon, BBC controller Charlotte Moore said.

Helen Jackson, the managing director for content at BBC Worldwide said: "This is an unforgettable documentary set in the heart of the dense Amazon rainforest following David Beckham. Through his eyes, audiences will experience life in the jungle, something so distant from David's life on and off the pitch and in the glare of the world's media."

Beckham's acting chops have been recently be praised by Only Fools and Horses writer, John Sullivan's son, Jim, who said, "His acting and delivery were very good. It was lovely to meet him." Becks is joining the legendary comedy alongside Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst - aka Del Boy and Rodney - as part of the BBC's Sport Relief campaign. His cameo in the show will be aired later this month on BBC One.

The nature of David Beckham's hush-hush television project for the BBC has been revealed - a documentary in which he explores the Amazon rainforest.

The 38-year-old former footballer - who recently announced his part-ownership of a new US Major League Soccer franchise - will appear along with two friends in the 90-minute doc for BBC One. David Beckham

And while the hugely rich star might be used to a life of luxury in his normal life, he was forced to cook, camp and fish as part of the adventure - which he undertook along with pals Dave Gardner and Derek White.

BBC Worldwide managing director Helen Jackson said of the project: "This is an unforgettable documentary set in the heart of the dense Amazon rainforest following David Beckham.

"Through his eyes, audiences will experience life in the jungle, something so distant from David's life on and off the pitch and in the glare of the world's media."

This year's Fifa World Cup is being held in Brazil - and the BBC documentary is expected to show different aspects of the huge South American nation.

BBC One controller Charlotte Moore said: "In this special documentary for BBC One, David Beckham embarks on a top secret expedition to the Amazon that will see him encounter the other side of Brazil and journey through the tropical rainforest, a TV first for the global icon."

Busy Becks was talking last week about his appearance in an Only Fools And Horses special for Sport Relief.

David Beckham has become a rainforest explorer after undertaking a two-week jungle expedition for a BBC1 documentary about Brazil.

The former England captain has been cooking, camping and fishing as he and three friends journeyed through the Amazon forest earlier this month for the 90-minute film.

Beckham, who will appear in a BBC1 Sport Relief special edition of Only Fools and Horses on Friday, headed to the country secretly to make the film in order to give a taste of the natural beauty of the country ahead of the World Cup this summer.

He was accompanied by fellow travellers Dave Gardner and Derek White, together with film-maker Anthony Mandler, as he added a further dimension to his career.

The unnamed film is to be screened on BBC1 in June, to tie in with the tournament.

Charlotte Moore, the channel's controller, said: "In this special documentary for BBC1, David Beckham embarks on a top-secret expedition to the Amazon that will see him encounter the other side of Brazil and journey through the tropical rainforest, a TV first for the global icon."

BBC Worldwide, the corporation's commercial arm, is handling international sales of the programme, which it will be launching at the at the MipTV 2014 international TV sales festival next month.

Helen Jackson, managing director for content at BBC Worldwide said: "This is an unforgettable documentary set in the heart of the dense Amazon rainforest following David Beckham.

"Through his eyes, audiences will experience life in the jungle, something so distant from David's life on and off the pitch and in the glare of the world's media."

David Beckham is to star in a one-off BBC One documentary.

The former footballer travelled to the Brazilian rainforest with three of his friends for the 90-minute programme.

Over the last two weeks, Beckham journeyed over 5,000 miles from London to South America, to experience the "real Brazil".

He and his friends cooked, fished and camped during their trip, which was directed by Anthony Mandler.

BBC Worldwide managing director Helen Jackson said: "This is an unforgettable documentary set in the heart of the dense Amazon rainforest following David Beckham.

"Through his eyes, audiences will experience life in the jungle, something so distant from David's life on and off the pitch and in the glare of the world's media."

BBC One controller Charlotte Moore added: "In this special documentary for BBC One, David Beckham embarks on a top secret expedition to the Amazon that will see him encounter the other side of Brazil and journey through the tropical rainforest, a TV first for the global icon."

The currently untitled programme will air on BBC One in June, and will be distributed via BBC Worldwide.

Beckham recently announced plans to launch a TV career on BBC One, while he will star in an Only Fools and Horses sketch on Friday (March 21) for Sport Relief.

The former England captain has been cooking, camping and fishing as he and three friends journeyed through the Amazon forest earlier this month for the 90-minute film.

Beckham, soon to be seen in a Sport Relief special edition of Only Fools And Horses, headed to the country secretly to make the film in order to give a taste of the natural beauty of the country ahead of the World Cup Finals this summer.

He was accompanied by fellow travellers Dave Gardner and Derek White, together with film-maker Anthony Mandler, as he added a further dimension to his career.

The unnamed film is to be screened by BBC1 in June, to tie in with the tournament.

Charlotte Moore, the channel's controller, said: "In this special documentary for BBC1, David Beckham embarks on a top secret expedition to the Amazon that will see him encounter the other side of Brazil and journey through the tropical rainforest, a TV first for the global icon."

BBC Worldwide, the corporation's commercial arm, is handling international sales of the programme which it will be launching at the at the MipTV 2014 international TV sales festival next month.

Helen Jackson, the managing director for content at BBC Worldwide said: "This is an unforgettable documentary set in the heart of the dense Amazon rainforest following David Beckham.

"Through his eyes, audiences will experience life in the jungle, something so distant from David's life on and off the pitch and in the glare of the world's media."

Former footballer cooked, camped and fished as he journeyed through the Amazon forest earlier this month

Larry Marano

David Beckham has become a rainforest explorer after undertaking a two-week jungle expedition for a BBC documentary about Brazil.

The former England captain has been cooking, camping and fishing as he and three friends journeyed through the Amazon forest earlier this month for the 90-minute film.

Beckham, soon to be seen in a Sport Relief special edition of Only Fools And Horses, headed to the country secretly to make the film in order to give a taste of the natural beauty of the country ahead of the World Cup Finals this summer.

He was accompanied by fellow travellers Dave Gardner and Derek White, together with film-maker Anthony Mandler, as he added a further dimension to his career.

The unnamed film is to be screened by BBC1 in June, to tie in with the tournament.

Charlotte Moore, the channel's controller, said: "In this special documentary for BBC1, David Beckham embarks on a top secret expedition to the Amazon that will see him encounter the other side of Brazil and journey through the tropical rainforest, a TV first for the global icon."

BBC Worldwide, the corporation's commercial arm, is handling international sales of the programme which it will be launching at the at the MipTV 2014 international TV sales festival next month.

Helen Jackson, the managing director for content at BBC Worldwide said: "This is an unforgettable documentary set in the heart of the dense Amazon rainforest following David Beckham.

"Through his eyes, audiences will experience life in the jungle, something so distant from David's life on and off the pitch and in the glare of the world's media."

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In a new trailer released by the BBC, the father-of-four can be seen poking fun at his alleged dense persona as he sits in a cafe with stars of the show - Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.

Asked by Del Boy why he's wearing a pair of geeky glasses, Beckham replies: "To be honest, I thought that if I was to wear these, no one would recognise me and I could be a little bit incognitive."

Obviously, what the former footballer meant to say was "incognito" but the Cockney brothers fail to correct him on this and instead exchange a few fed up glances and roll their eyes whilst David is completely unaware of his mistake.

Sir David looks his usual wheeler-dealer self in the trailer, which sees him sporting a patterned flat cap, a gold chain and an array of gold rings.

David, meanwhile, looks his usual dapper self in a black coat, which he wears with his collar up and his hair perfectly coiffed into a quiff.

Earlier this week, Sir David revealed that it was actually David's idea to revive the classic comedy for Sport Relief.

He told The Michael McIntyre Show: "He said he had always loved Only Fools And Horses and that it would be great to do something with me and Nick. So then the grapevine started to work as these things do."

The actor also admitted that he didn't think the show would return following the death of it's creator John Sullivan, however, he was happy to sign up after reading the script.

"Once I read the script that they intended to do, and I said yes I would do it, it was so much of Sullivan and so much of Only Fools And Horses the original, that I said, 'Yes, let's do it.'" he explained.

"When I got together with Nick for the first run-through it came back like that. I didn't even have to think about it.

"It's like anything, it's like falling off a log. As soon as I put on the gear and started to look at the script, back it came."

However, it wasn't so straightforward for David - who admitted that he found the experience nerve-wracking.

"The day of filming started off with a slightly sleepless night, going over my script," he told the Radio Times. "The thought of being on set with Nicholas and David was obviously very nerve-racking."