CLASSIC film characters came to life in Hampshire today.

Dr Who villains, storm troopers and even Bond girls gathered for the TV and Film Convention in Fareham.

The event at Fareham leisure centre has attracted hundreds of enthusiastic film fans and organiser Chris Tarrant is hoping that it will raise thousands for Starlight charity who help seriously ill children.

Many people mingled with stars like Colin Baker who played Doctor Who and former Bond girls Sophie Aldred, Valerie Leon and Madeline Smith Others posed for pictures with the Dorset Troopers, Daleks and various Dr Who villains like The Cybermen, Davros and The Silence.

Organiser Chris Tarrant from Timeless Collectables said: “This is the first time they have staged the event in Fareham we are hoping more than 1,000 people will turn up today.

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We have got some great actors here and lots of rare collectibles that you can't get for any shop.”

Terry Elliott has travelled from Northampton said: “We are having a really great time here we go to these things regularly and this one is really good.”