Inside No.9 and The League of Gentlemen star Steve Pemberton, who grew up in Chorley, will receive an Honorary Fellowship on Friday, July 12 to acknowledge his significant contribution to acting, writing and directing.
Joining Steve in the UCLan honours list next week will also be actress Mandip Gill, a former UCLan graduate best known for her roles on Doctor Who and Hollyoaks, as well as former Lancashire and England cricketer Alex Hartley from Blackburn.
Running from July 8-12 in the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, UCLan’s degree and award celebrations will see more than 4,000 students don their academic caps and gowns.
Many other famous faces have also graced the stage in Preston to receive an honourary award from UCLan, whether it’s an Honorary Fellowship or Honorary Doctorate.
Take a look at the famous lot below:
13. Ranvir Singh attends the European Premiere of Cirque du Soleil's "Kurios: Cabinet Of Curiosities" at Royal Albert Hall on January 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Nick England/Getty Images)
Journalist and presenter, honoured in 2013. Photo by Nick England/Getty Images) Photo: Nick England
15. Mark Lawrenson
Footballer, honoured in 2003. (Photo by Fred Duval/Getty Images) Photo: Fred Duval
16. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Jane Horrocks attends the 'Life Is Sweet' Blu-ray/ DVD launch and Q&A at BFI Southbank on September 28, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Milan/Getty Images)
Actress, honoured in 1999. Photo: Mark Milan
