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# [Oscar Winner Jim Broadbent Honoured by BGU](https://blog.bishopg.ac.uk/blog/oscar-winner-jim-broadbent-to-be-honoured-by-bgu)

 Written by [Web](https://blog.bishopg.ac.uk/blog/author/websourcefourdesign.co.uk) | 20/07/16 12:08

The Oscar-winning Lincolnshire-born actor Jim Broadbent received an honorary doctorate from Bishop Grosseteste University at a ceremony at Lincoln Cathedral yesterday (Wednesday 20 July).

The star of *Harry Potter, Only Fools and Horses, Bridget Jones’ Diary, Gangs of New York and Hot Fuzz* joined 1,127 students who have been graduating from BGU this week.

He told reporters at Lincoln Cathedral how honoured he felt to be receiving an honorary degree from BGU.

“It’s a great honour – I’m surprised to be here! I never thought I’d get a degree and graduate so I’m thrilled to be here in the cathedral, which has been a big reference point in my whole life.”

One of England's most versatile character actors, Jim Broadbent was born in Holton-cum-Beckering near Market Rasen and still has close connections with the county.

He is Honorary President of the Lindsey Rural Players, whose home is the Broadbent Theatre in Wickenby; his father Roy was involved in the conversion of the Methodist chapel to a theatre in 1971.

In 2002 he won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of John Bayley in Iris and a Best Supporting Actor BAFTA for his performance as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge.

Jim Broadbent had this advice for the drama students graduating from BGU yesterday:

“Try everything, spread your net wide and get as many experiences as possible. While you’re young is the time to do it so make the most of it!”

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