Oscar-winning Hollywood star Russell Crowe will be talking drama with students in the north-east of England next week.
The appointment is not a complete surprise as the actor is a friend of the university's chancellor, US author Bill Bryson.
The bestselling writer is nearing the end of his tenure as chancellor and Russell has said recently he had agreed to go to Durham to teach drama before his friend left.
Monday May 30, 2011
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