A FAMOUS radio talk show is set to be hosted in Billericay.

The town council has arranged for the BBC to broadcast Radio 4 programme Any Questions, from inside the Emmanuel Church, in Laindon Road.

The programme, which is the UK's longest running political talk show, will be recorded live on Friday, August 22.

Any Questions, which was first broadcast in 1948, is fronted by high profile television and radio presenter Jonanthan Dimbleby.

It involves a panel of four people, usually comprised of politicians and key figures, taking questions about any topic from members of the audience.

The lively debate is broadcast from a different town each week.

Tickets to be in the audience are free.

Information about who will be appearing at the Billericay taping will be revealed at a later date.