The world’s largest Star Trek convention has come to Birmingham this week, celebrating 50 years since the original show launched.
Business Insider UK was live talking to Captain Kirk actor, William Shatner.
Trekkies from across the globe have gathered at the National Exhibition Centre to welcome some of the show’s most beloved stars.
Shatner will be joined by fellow co-stars – George Takei and Christopher Lloyd.
We went live again, touring the various interactive exhibits and speaking to die hard fans.
The first episode of Star Trek debuted on NBC in the US on September 8, 1966- just over 50 years ago.
Destination Star Trek has three stages - Enterprise Stage, Voyager Stage and Excelsior Stage - meaning there will always be something going on to keep fans interested.
Replica bridges are available for fan photos.
Saturday's event will feature an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for "The Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Star Trek Characters"- a record which was set by the same event in 2012 when 1,063 fans turned up in costume.
