A high wire walker from Evercreech will feature in a documentary that forms part of a raft of new TV programmes the BBC has commissioned that reflect contemporary life across England.

Chris Bullzini will be the subject of an episode of Our Lives, which will be shown on BBC One in either May or June.

BBC England, which is also the home to the BBC's local and regional services, says it has adopted a new approach to TV commissioning, working with BBC One, Two, Three and Four to better serve audiences across the country.

The aim is to focus on original stories, reflect the lives of people in communities across the country, and partner with independent production companies based around England.

BBC One's Our Lives series will be back for a fifth series with three films about unique people, and the second episode will focus on high wire artist and single dad Chris.

The episode will be titled Life on the High Wire and the synopsis says: "Chris Bullzini is Britain's most accomplished high wire artist, wowing crowds as he walks high above town squares with no safety net. One slip could mean death.

"The rest of the time he's balancing being a single dad. Chris is devoted to his artform and continues to train constantly so that he can push the boundaries.

"2020 proves to be his most challenging year yet. His life and livelihood hang in the balance."

Other new shows commissioned by BBC England today (April 23) include Commando - Britain's Ocean Warriors, Walking with Chris Packham and Villages by the Sea.

Aisling O'Connor, head of TV commissioning at BBC England, said: "Our new slate of programmes delivers a fantastic range of stories which reflect life in every corner of England.

"We are working with a range of independent production companies ensuring our audience sees itself reflected on screen and bringing the English landscape, locations and most importantly, people to all four channels and iPlayer.

"I'm also pleased to be working closely with the channel and genre commissioners. We are committed to nurturing fresh, young and diverse talent. Our new slate gives a voice to communities across the country."

Chris is currently selling tickets for a show at the Bullzini Family Circus Yard in Evercreech entitled An Audience with Mr Bullzini.

Chris will host the event, taking you into the world of the old school circus scene - divulging anecdotes interspersed with his own unique high-wire performance and a selection of other circus skills.

Tickets for An Audience with Mr Bullzini are priced at £22.15 and can be purchased via the Eventbrite page.