SOME of the most famous characters from film and television history took over West Quay this weekend.

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Events company Nerdageddon and sci-fi shop All The Cool Stuff teamed up to give Southampton its very own comic con.

The free event featured actors from Dr Who and Game of Thrones and a special appearance by Chris Barrie, famous for his comedy turns in Red Dwarf and the Brittas Empire.

And there were plenty of costumed capers with famous sci-fi characters while visitors could also have their picture taken on the famous couch from The Simpsons.

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