Super-strength entertainment in the hunt for Britain’s Strongest Man

THE BADGER, the Bull and the Highland Oak will battle it out this weekend as the City of Steel welcomes the return of the iron men.

The contest is part of the official World’s Strongest Man arena tour, known as Giants Live. 

It will be filmed for Channel 5’s Christmas series, which includes the World’s Strongest Man contest.

The line-up for this year includes Adam Bishop, Ben “Badger” Brunning, Michael “The Bull” Downey, Mark Felix, Graham Hicks, Terry Hollands, Luke “The Highland Oak” Stoltman, Aaron Page, Phil Roberts, Laurence Shahlaei aka Big Loz (pictured), Paul Smith, Mark Steele and Tom Stoltman.

 The best of Britain will take on five Herculean tests of strength, including log lifting and the Atlas Stones.

A FlyDSA Arena spokesman said: “We have a truly awesome line-up of iconic British heavyweights ready to hoist stones, throw kegs, carry cars and lift heavy metal to prove they have the brute determination to secure their place at the World's Strongest Man competition.

“Can Big Loz claim his third Britain’s Strongest Man title? Will Graham Hicks finally break his duck and claim a much deserved win? 

“Or will the evergreen Mark Felix shock everyone and become the oldest ever Britain’s Strongest Man?”

Tickets priced from £28 are available on 0114 256 5656 or online at www.flydsaarena.co.uk.