Popular TV series The Bay is set to premiere at Morecambe's film and TV festival later this year.

The latest series of the ITV drama, which is set in Morecambe, will premiere at the town's month-long celebration of TV and film this November.

The Bay International Film Festival, which now incorporates the Morecambe Film and TV Festival, will open with the premiere of series five of The Bay on Friday, November 8.

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There will also be a Q&A session with series showrunner Daragh Carville.

Mr Carville said: "Morecambe is the home of The Bay so we’re delighted to be presenting the premiere of series five there.

"We’re thrilled too to be a part of the festival, a celebration of this brilliant place and its vibrant artistic culture."

The festival will take place every weekend in November, closing with an awards ceremony on December 1.

It will feature independent, arthouse, and documentary films, an international short film programme, a 'Best of Morecambe Bay' photo exhibition, and community film clubs.

Anna Henderson, festival producer and Lancaster University film tutor, said: "We're excited to launch the largest filmmakers' networking event for Lancashire and Cumbria this November.

"For too long, our local talent has had to travel to big cities for industry events, feeling isolated and disconnected. We're changing that.

"By creating this film industry hub right here in Morecambe, we're not just connecting filmmakers - we're nurturing a vibrant, local film community that can thrive together."

Film producer Philip Herd, who is originally from Morecambe, is the festival patron.

Mr Herd said: "I am thrilled and honoured to be a patron of the festival.

"As a film producer originally from Morecambe, the prospect of being part of a new film festival in my hometown is just brilliant."

The festival will also offer free tickets and bursaries to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis and support the accessibility of the arts.

Community screenings and a childcare bursary for single parents will also be available.

For more information about The Bay International Film Festival and to buy tickets, go to thebayfilmfestival.com.