Doctor Who and Red Dwarf props to be auctioned

Items from Red Dwarf and Doctor Who will be among those going under the hammer next month

A museum holding a "lifetime collection" of Doctor Who memorabilia, along with Star Wars and Red Dwarf props, is putting its entire collection up for auction.

The Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction holds props and costumes from both the early and revived series of the BBC show.

The auctioneers, Heritage Auctions, described it as "one of the most comprehensive Doctor Who archives ever assembled".

Items from the museum, in Bromyard, Herefordshire, were also used in other classic sci-fi films and programmes, including from Star Trek: Voyager, will also be going under the hammer next month.

Fans will have the chance to get their hands on a robe worn by Colin Baker in the serial Revelation of the Daleks

The museum opened its doors in 2007 and closed in March when the owner, Andy Glazzard, decided to retire.

"We are naturally sorry to part with such a wonderful collection after so many years curating the items in our museum," he said. "But time goes on."

About 85% of the 75 pieces in the museum are related to Doctor Who, which was first shown on BBC television more than 60 years ago.

Among them are a Tardis used by Third Doctor Jon Pertwee in a fan-made serial thought to be one of his final filmed appearances.

It has a starting estimate of £3,500.

A reproduction of the Doctor's robotic dog, K9, dating from 2005, is listed at £1,500.

A full-length cape worn by the Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker, is expected to fetch at least £740, as is a costume worn by companion Rose Tyler, played by Billie Piper.

Also up for sale are an original model miniature of Starbug 1, the craft used by the crew of Red Dwarf in the series of the same name, and a costume worn by the robotic humanoid Kryten.

There is plenty for Red Dwarf fans to get excited about too

"This is a landmark auction for all Doctor Who, Star Trek and Red Dwarf fans (amongst others) and all those passionate about science fiction," said Alastair McCrea from Heritage Auctions.

"The breadth of the collection and the care taken to preserve it, makes it unprecedented and we anticipate huge interest from around the globe for these pieces."

"We wish the successful bidders of our items all the best for the future, hoping that they will enjoy their purchases as much as we have," added Mr Glazzard.

The sale is due to take place from 16-18 July.