A children’s TV series about religion, spirituality and ethics which was filmed in a number of Kent towns will start this week.

Generation Why is a six-part documentary series exploring young people’s views around faith and culture in the UK today.

Airing on KMTV, researchers, religious leaders, football fans and more than 500 children have been involved in its production.

Topics include the meaning of Christmas, reincarnation and social media trend #WitchTok.

The six episodes are split between mini-documentaries and Q&A sessions at schools.

Locations used in Kent included Canterbury, Chatham, Gravesend and Gillingham.

Director of the series and the KMTV channel, Andy Richards, said: “We are utterly delighted to finally be sharing Generation Why with the wider world.

“Being recommissioned to produce the series by the British Film Institute (BFI) showed a real belief on their part in our production standards, our ethos and our commitment to creating high-end, ‘edu-taining’ children’s content.

“There is a well-documented gap in live action children’s shows being made in the UK.

"Our cast and contributors are a combination of young people, from routinely underserved and underrepresented communities, and well-respected industry leaders.

"The result is a series which allows young people to have a powerful and impactful say in their future."

The series, co-funded by KMTV, The University of Kent and The British Film Institute’s Young Audiences Content Fund, is aimed at 11 to 15-year-olds.

Hosts included secondary school students Sadgun Sri Chandrapatla, from Bradford, Manchester's Alex Black, along with University of Kent researcher Dr Chris Deacy.

Speaking on KMTV’s Kent Tonight, Mr Sri Chandrapatla added: “Finally getting to reveal [Generation Why] in front of all my friends and teachers is just amazing.

"All the hard work has come together and it looks amazing!”

Episodes will air on November 6, 13, 20 and 27 and December 4, with the first episode already showing on KMTV.

You can watch KMTV online, on Freeview Channel 7 and Virgin Media Channel 159.