Strictly star honoured by university

Strictly star Colin Salmon received an honourary degree from the University of Bedfordshire yesterday (November 22).
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Nov 2012, 09:49 BST

The actor, who is best known for roles in James Bond and Doctor Who, celebrated his Honourary Doctor of Business Arts award with a Strictly-style high kick, which got cheers and applause from the audience.

There was an unusual choice of music played on St Mary’s Church’s organ as Colin left the ceremony – the James Bond theme tune,

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The former Ashcroft High School student said to the graduates: “I just want to say how humbled and honoured I am to receive this award. As an actor, it is not my job to judge. There is nothing I turn my back on. You must face everything; learn from everything, because everything is an art form.”

Colin took time to meet graduates, pose for photos with excited fans and even danced with a lucky few of them.