Ian McNeice, who had a recurring role as Winston Churchill in Doctor Who, is among the first guests to confirm they will attend the convention. A veteran character actor, McNeice has appeared in more than 90 films and TV shows during his career including Bridget Jones’ Diary and Second World War drama Valkyrie. His television appearances include all seven series of Doc Martin, in which he plays Bert Large, and as the newsreader in the historic epic, Rome. He join a growing list of confirmed guests including fellow Doctor Who cast Sophie Aldred, Julian Seager and Simon Fisher-Baker. The convention returns to Eastbourne Winter Garden on October 1 and 2. Early tickets are available at www.wyntercon.com Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live. Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on. 1) Make our website your homepage at www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/ 2) Like our Facebook page at Text to display 3) Follow us on Twitter @Eastbournenews 4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here. And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out! The Eastbourne Herald - always the first with your local news. Be part of it.