Press Release
CHANNEL 5 COMMISSIONS NEW PRODUCTION LABEL, DOUBLE FTV TO MAKE BOMB SQUAD: TRIGGER POINT
A 4 x 60’ SERIES FOLLOWING BRITAIN’S BOMB DISPOSAL UNIT
Channel 5 has commissioned Double FTV, part of Freeform Productions to make Bomb Squad: Trigger Point, a four-part documentary series following the men and women who put their lives on the line to disarm and detonate thousands of bombs discovered every year.
In this gripping documentary series, we’re on the frontline with some of the most elite units of the British Army, the Royal Navy and Britian’s leading private bomb disposal company, Brimstone.
With emotional testimony from survivors of major wars and terror attacks, coupled with dramatic footage of war zones and inner-city massacres, we meet the military personnel who served across the world risking everything to keep others safe.
Packed with high-octane drama, explosions, and life-or-death moments that will leave viewers breathless… you’ll be glad these real-life heroes are out there protecting us 24/7.
Each episode will feature incredible stories filmed by our crews on the ground and body cams worn by the bomb disposal teams.
Federico Ruiz, Commissioning Editor, Unscripted, Channel 5 said: “The second you step into the real world of bomb disposal, your heart is in your mouth. The excruciating tension that these professionals work under makes for compelling viewing, and will have you seriously questioning yourself any time you think you’re having a bad day at work.”
Michelle Heeley, Executive Producer at Double FTV added, “Bomb Squad: Trigger Point is not for the faint hearted as we delve deep into a world where every second counts… and one wrong move can mean the difference between life and death. Our on the ground cameras will have unprecedented access as they capture each jaw-dropping detonation, drama and genuine life-or-death situations. It’s going to be explosive stuff.”
Bomb Squad: Trigger Point has been commissioned by Federico Ruiz for Channel 5 and produced by Freeform Productions new label, Double FTV. The Executive Producer is Michelle Heeley, and the Series Producer is Rob Lambie.