A factual documentary series starring former SAS legend and military author Chris Ryan will headline Bravo's autumn schedule, it has been announced.

The eight-part series, which has a working title of Elite Force, will follow Ryan as he explores some of the world's most remarkable police units. Those featured include Rio de Janerio's BOPE unit, Colombia's Junglas force and the Sunkar special forces in Kazakhstan.

Bravo Channel Controller David Clarke said: "This promises to be a series like no other. Chris is in the thick of the action whether it's rappelling out of helicopters in the Colombian jungle or taking fire in the Favelas of Rio. Chris is a true action man who revels in the same aspects of global, para-military policing as our viewers.

"We're privileged and excited to be working with someone as respected as Chris Ryan and we can't wait to bring this series to the Bravo viewers."

Executive producer Adam Bullmore added: "Elite Force is a great opportunity to take audiences on an exciting journey through the world's most extraordinary police units."