A FESTIVAL exploring and celebrating everything from cars to film will take place in Bradford next month.

The annual Being Human Ferstivall explores the latest research in subjects including,history, literature and philosophy through hundreds of free events.

The festival is led by the School of Advanced Study at the University of London and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy.

Events will take place across the country but in Bradford, there will be a festival hub that will focus on the BBC centenary.

Led by the University of Bradford, the BBC 100 Hub will highlight the BBC’s impact on popular culture.

It will include a range of free events, held across the Bradford district, from sharing car stories to uncovering some of Bradford’s best kept secrets in TV and film.

There will also be events targeted at young people that will invite them to find out more about careers in film.

Sarah Churchwell, Director of the Being Human Festival, said: "We’re delighted to be working in partnership with the AHRC, the BBC and the University of Bradford to mark this significant milestone in broadcasting history.

“We look forward to celebrating the BBC’s rich stories and history, and to exploring its contemporary relevance with communities across West Yorkshire."