THE panel for a popular political debate programme coming to Colchester has just been announced.

The BBC's Question Time will be broadcast from Colchester Town Hall on November 23.

The panel will include Greg Clark, Diane Abbott, Bernard Hogan-Howe, Stuart Rose, and Dreda Say Mitchell.

Residents can apply to be part of the audience, and there are about 100 seats.

Question Time hears from a range of voices and always has representation from the government of the day and the official opposition party, as well as representatives from other political parties.

To apply visit bbc.co.uk/questiontime or call 0330 123 9988.