A WHOLE host of well-known names have 'backed the bid' for County Durham to become the City of Culture 2025 - ahead of the judging panel visiting the historic city of Durham later today (May 9).
County Durham was last month shortlisted in the final four alongside Southampton, Wrexham and Bradford to add their name to the prestigious accolade of holding the City of Culture name - and harnessing a range of cultural activities in 2025.
Today, a judging panel, made up of experts from a range of disciplines, will visit Durham to see all it has to offer in history, architecture, cultural attractions and the diverse range of shops and restaurants it has.
Read more: County Durham is now one step closer to being named UK City of Culture 2025
"And it has the friendliest people in the country. What more could you ask for?"
Jeremy Vine (Presenter, broadcaster and journalist)
Jake Jarratt (County Durham-based actor and theatre maker)
“What really appeals to me is that this is a bid for the whole of County Durham.
Tess Tickle (County Durham drag performer)
Lee Ridley, Lost Voice Guy (Stand up comedian and Britain’s Got Talent Winner 2018)
Dr Stephen Cronin (Director of Durham Fringe Festival)
Lizzie Glazier (Programme Manager at the Gala Theatre in Durham)
Fiona Hill (Adviser to three US Presidents and author of “There Is Nothing for You Here”)
David Olusoga (Historian and broadcaster)
Chris Bavin (Celebrity chef and TV presenter)
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