A firefighter from Hampshire is set to push his strength, fitness and resolve to the limits tonight as he takes on the Gladiators.

In a revival of the popular 90s game show, BBC One's Gladiators sees super-fit contenders battle it out against elite athletes and bodybuilders in a series of physical games.

Tonight, one of Hampshire's heroes will put his skills to the test, as Winchester firefighter Andrew 'Mitch' Mitchell will be one of four contenders looking to beat the Gladiators.

He swapped fighting fires for a trip to Sheffield last September, where he took part in the show's filming.

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“In my role as a firefighter it’s important that I stay at the peak of my fitness which naturally helped me in the arena," Andrew said as he reflected on the experience.

“I love to push myself and face new challenges which is why taking on the Gladiators was an exciting opportunity for me.

“I really enjoyed the whole experience, and am looking forward to watching it back and seeing my kids, family, friends and colleagues find out how I got on."

Andrew appears on episode 5, which will be broadcast on BBC One tonight at 5.40pm.