Star Trek's Captain Kirk is in Birmingham to celebrate 50 years of the show

Star Trek's William Shatner is among a host of cast members who have beamed down to Birmingham to celebrate 50 years of the franchise.

Shatner - who played Captain James T Kirk in the original show and seven movies - is appearing at Destination Star Trek, a major, three-day convention that begins on Friday.

Ahead of meeting fans, he reflected on split trousers and Star Trek's ability to live long and prosper.