STARS of Doctor Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Thunderbirds will top the bill at an event for science fiction and comic lovers in Bournemouth.

Film & Comic Con Bournemouth will take place at the BIC over the weekend of August 26-27, 9am-6pm.

Guests announced so far include Mark Rolston of Aliens and Star Trek, Jenette Goldstein of Aliens and Terminator 2, Jeff Rawle of Harry Potter and Doctor Who, Charlotte Hope of Game of Thrones and Wendy Padbury of Doctor Who.

From Rogue One: A Star Wars Story there is Andy de le Tour and Gabby Wong, and from Thunderbirds Shane Rimmer and Matt Zimmerman.

There will also be costume competitions and a gaming zone, as well as many stands selling comics, memorabilia and merchandising.

Standard entry from 11am costs £8 plus booking fee, early entry from 9am £15, with autographs and photo shoots extra. Details are at showmastersevents.com