This week on Kent Tonight - KMTV's flagship news programme - find out more about the real life war heroine now starring on the big screen.

The New Britannic is the Kent boat that played a critical role in saving British lives in the Dunkirk landings during the Second World War, and now the vessel can be seen in the summer blockbuster Dunkirk, also starring Kent actor Mark Rylance.

You can watch Kent Tonight every week day at 5.30pm and 9.15pm on KMTV.

Fed up of fancy food shows with expensive ingredients and exotic locations? For something a bit more accessible, join food fanatic Andrew Kay weekday mornings at 10.30am.

Andrew’s spent a lifetime working with food and uses his knowledge to bring you the no frills and fun ‘how to’ cookery programme. He’ll help you prepare tasty, simple fresh food for yourself, friends and family.

For the very best local stories from the south Kent coast to the north of Scotland, join the Digital Nation team, weekdays 7.30pm.

The show is the perfect way to find out more about what's going on right across the country, with fascinating facts, inspirational stories, amazing achievements, and historical intrigue.

Coming up on this week's edition of Team Talk - Wednesday at 10.45pm -you’ll get all the results and reaction from the first weekend of the new football season, including Gillingham's 0-0 draw at Doncaster.

You’ll also meet a rising star in the world of squash, check out croquet in Tunbridge Wells and watch our reporter Keilan Webster try his hand at blind bowls.

WHAT IS KMTV?

Broadcasting 24/7 on Freeview 7 and Virgin Media 159 from our studios in Medway, KMTV brings you live local news and sport every weekday, a look at what’s happening in the world of Kent business and politics, plus the very best of what’s going on in local culture and entertainment.

If you want to know more about how your business or organisation could benefit from being on KMTV, you can email advertise@kmtv.co.uk or call 01622 794578

HOW TO WATCH KMTV

Retune your Freeview TV or set top box to make sure you can watch. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions or go to Freeview.co.uk or call 03456 505050.

KMTV can be seen on Freeview Channel 7, Virgin Channel 159 and www.kmtv.co.uk