Doctor Who: Cardiff hosts first official convention
People from as far away as America and New Zealand have flocked to the Wales Millennium Centre to see their heroes and villains
Thousands of Doctor Who fans are meeting their heroes - and villains - at the first official convention in the series' long history.
This weekend's event at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff has attracted aficionados from as far away as the US, Australia and New Zealand.
It will include the chance to meet Matt Smith (the Doctor) and his departing assistant Karen Gillan (Amy Pond).
Producer Steven Moffat and production staff are also on hand.
Billed as the "ultimate Doctor Who fan event", the convention is limited to 1,500 people each day but promises those who have spent up to £99 for tickets access to the people behind the BBC show.
Hosted panel sessions include discussions with the key cast members as well as members of the creative team such as directors, scriptwriters and special effects experts.
These include Doctor Who special FX supervisor Danny Hargreaves and his team recreating a battle scene each day with live pyrotechnics, explosions and laser effects.