A series documenting the work of Bermuda's police and regiment has been commissioned by the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Alex McLeod, BBC Daytime commissioner, announced that Policing Paradise, following the real-life team of detectives policing, has been taken up by the broadcasting giant.

The 16-episode series, which will be on BBC One, will follow everyday duties of Bermuda Police Service officers and soldiers of the Royal Bermuda Regiment.

It has access to the police jet ski squad, marine police, coastguards, canine unit, traffic division and customs officers.

Mr McLeod said Policing Paradise was like “the real-life Death in Paradise”, referring to a popular British crime comedy drama that averaged eight million viewers per episode.

He added: “Audiences will be able to get lost in the islands of Bermuda as they are taken on a journey with the wonderful police force working to keep Bermuda safe for residents and tourists.

“It’s a deep dive into the culture of these truly unique islands and one we hope audiences will feel privileged to be a part of.”

The series is being made by Spun Gold, whose managing director, Daniela Neumann, said: “Policing Paradise is a sunny, colourful and fascinating escapist series providing a window onto the work of the real-life team of police who have the job of keeping one of the world’s most beautiful and sought-after group of tropical islands safe.

“It will be the perfect show for audiences who have made its fictional counterpart one of the longest-running hit dramas on TV.”

It has not yet been confirmed when the series will air.

BBC One had the greatest weekly reach among the BBC's television services in the fiscal year ending March, reaching 51 per cent of BBC TV viewers.