Harry Potter and Game of Thrones star David Bradley coming to Swindon

He is one of the many guests from the big and small screen who will be taking over the STEAM museum for this year's now-annual Swindon Comic Con in June.

Bradley is best known for playing Hogwarts caretaker ‘Argus Filch’ in the Harry Potter movie series and ‘Walder Frey’ in Game of Thrones.

He'll be joined by Christopher Ryan, known for his role as ‘Mike’ in the 1980s BBC Comedy series The Young Ones. 

For Star Wars fans, Amanda Lawrence, best known for her role as ‘Commander D’Acy’ in The Last Jedi and The Rise of the Skywalker, will be appearing at the event. Hugh Spight, who played ‘Chief Gammorean Guard’ and ‘Prune Face’ in the epic space-opera franchise will also be attending.

Actor David Bradley reading from A Christmas Carol at the Guide Dogs annual Christmas Concert at St Paul's Cathedral, London (Image: PA)

Harry Burrows, the co-event organiser at Stars of Time, said: “We are delighted to be returning to Swindon this summer with more sci-fi magic, following the success of our first event in 2022!

"As well as being able to meet lots of well-known TV and movie personalities, visitors will be able to talk to some of the UK’s most talented artists and creators, including Ben Krefta who has written several ‘how-to’ books on the topic of drawing manga.

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“The event will be an ‘out of this world’ experience and we look forward to inviting visitors to immerse themselves in their favourite universes.

"Extraordinary displays will include a Batman Zone, a large Doctor Who Zone, and with the big release of the Dial of Destiny later this year, the event will feature brand-new Indiana Jones props and photo opportunities.

"The guest list continues to grow, with more updates expected to be announced soon!”

Pop culture fans attending the Comic Con are invited to arrive dressed-up as their favourite TV, film or other fictional character and will be able to enter a free cosplay competition.

Thousands of collectibles will be on sale from the UK’s top traders.

Locals enjoying last year's first-ever Swindon Comic Con (Image: Newsquest)

Councillor Matty Courtliff, Swindon Borough Council’s cabinet member for culture, heritage, leisure and town centre experience, said: “I’m very pleased to see this event return to Swindon for a second year in a row and it shows the variety of events we can hold at STEAM."

Tickets for the event taking place on June 24 are on sale now: www.steam-museum.org.uk