Mentorn International will distribute a four-part series on extreme events that have occurred around the world, it was announced today (THURS).

Matt Holden, Mentorn Media's Executive Producer Popular Factual, said: "User generated content is no longer peripheral to television production, this series will use incredible UGC material, combined with brilliant storytelling, to bring something bold, new and exciting to Channel 5."

The four hour-long programmes originally commissioned for Channel 5 in the UK, entitled World's Scariest Landings; World's Scariest Near Misses; World's Greatest Heroic Moments, and World's Scariest Daredevils, will transmit in the New Year.

Michelle Chappell, Commissioning Editor for News, Current Affairs and Documentaries at Channel 5 ordered the commission from Mentorn Media and said: "We hope to uncover some of the most extreme uncut footage ever caught on camera. From terrifying plane landings to runaway trains you'll want to buckle up after watching this series."

Each programme will include footage from events with expert analysis and comment, and testimony from the people at the heart of the stories.

The series Producer is Amy Walker.