FORMER Doctor Who star Colin Baker will travel to town this autumn after being confirmed as a guest at St Helens Comic Con.

Colin is best known for being the sixth actor to play the role of The Doctor in the hit series, between 1984 and 1986.

The 75-year-old has been announced as the latest addition to the guest list for the event, which will return to St Helens town hall in October after a successful first staging last year.

The event focuses on the worlds of comics, TV, films and just about anything with a dedicated fanbase.

People can take part in 'cosplay' dressed up as their favourite characters and there will be special guest appearances on the day, and many stalls to visit.

Other confirmed guests so far include stars from fantasy series including Harry Potter and Star Wars.

Josh Herdman, who played Hogwarts pupil Gregory Goyle in the Potter films is a guest, along with Jimmy Vee, who portrayed R2-D2 in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and various monsters or aliens in Doctor Who.

Paul Blake, who played Greedo in Star Wars is also a guest, along with Beano cartoonist Nigel Parkinson and former Red Dwarf fat Hattie Hayridge, who played the female version of Holly in the sitcom.

The event, to be held on Saturday, October 20, is again organised by Wonky Rockets Events, who have brought comic con events across the North West.

See sthelenscomiccon.co.uk for ticket information.