A third panelist on the Question Time programme at Dover has been confirmed.

He is actor Brian Cox, who has been in films such as Braveheart and The Bourne Identity.

He will be with Mairead McGuinness, Irish MEP and vice-chairman of the European Parliament, and Keir Starmer, Shadow Brexit Secretary.

Mr Starmer came to Dover in January to discuss possible effects of Britain leaving the EU.

The two other panelists for the BBC One topical debate show are to be confirmed.

The programme, hosted by David Dimbleby, will be filmed at Cruise Terminal 1 at Dover Western Docks next Thursday evening and transmitted at 10.45 that night.

Residents can apply to join the audience via bbc.co.uk/questiontime or by calling 0330 123 9988.