Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne will visit Oxford in February.

The actor and comedian is visiting the city on Wednesday, February 16 for an event at The Oxford Union, the university’s debating society.

He will speak at The Oxford Union, located Frewin Court, between 5pm and 6pm.

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Horne is well-know for his role as Gavin Shipman in the sitcom which also starred James Cordon, Ruth Jones and Joanna Page.

The popular show ran on the BBC for three series.

The 2019 Christmas special raked in more than 18 million viewers, making it the most watched comedy in 17 years.

He has also starred in several other BBC sketch shows and sitcoms including The Catherine Tate Show, Teachers and Bad Education.

Next month The Oxford Union will also host a range of other famous speakers.

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These include: American musician Aloe Blacc, best known for his chart-topping single I Need a Dollar and vocal credits on Avicii’s Wake Me Up, Saudi Ambassador to the UK HRH Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud and Former US Senator Barbara Boxer.

Past speakers at The Oxford Union have included Anna Wintour, Stephen Fry, A$AP Rocky and Ian McKellen.

You can read more about the event on The Oxford Union website: oxford-union.org/event/matt-horne/

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