OXFORD: Film star Hugh Grant is coming to the city for a debate about the state of the British Press.
The actor, who has become a leading figure in the ‘Hacked Off’ campaign for tougher press regulation, will be debating “The Press We Deserve” at Hertford College on Sunday November 18.
The Principal of Hertford College, Will Hutton, a former editor of the Observer, will also be taking part alongside other speakers. Grant, was a student at Oxford University 32 years ago.
The debate will be chaired by the BBC presenter Bill Heine. It will take place at 3.15 pm in the college hall. Tickets are available from eventbrite.co.uk in return for a donation of at least £10.
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