RADCLIFFE film-making legend Danny Boyle has teamed up with anonymous graffiti artist Banksy to make an 'alternative nativity' for BBC Two.

Oscar-winning director Boyle travelled to the West bank town of Bethlehem to make the hour long film after he was asked by Banksy to help him stage an 'Alternativity' in "the least Christmassy place on earth," - the car park of Banksy's hotel.

Earlier this year Banksy opened the "hotel with the worst view in the world" where all the rooms look out onto a concrete wall separating Israeli and Palestinian territories.

Boyle, the BBC said, "travels to the occupied Palestinian territories to create a spectacular show from scratch.

"Shot over six weeks, this enthralling documentary follows the action as Danny overcomes the many restrictions to assemble a cast and crew, meeting local children, theatrical performers and a great many donkeys along the way."

BBC Two controller Patrick Holland said: "It is brilliant for BBC Two to be working with Danny Boyle, Banksy and the creative team who together are making this alternative nativity.

"It promises to be a challenging and provocative exploration of a story that speaks to young and old alike."