Oscar-nominated actor becomes university chancellor
John Hurt says he hopes to make a new university in Norwich the envy of the world.
The BAFTA winning star of films such as Harry Potter, Tinker, Tailor Soldier, Spy and the Elephant Man was appointed the first chancellor of Norwich University of the Arts at a ceremony last night. ITV News Anglia's Emma Burrows reports.
Actor John Hurt, who lives in Norfolk, is being installed as the first chancellor of the Norwich University of the Arts later today. The ceremony will mark its progression to university status. It was founded in 1845 to provide designers for local industries.