David Beckham Lovers

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.