A TELEVISION legend will be jetting into Worcester Cathedral to talk about his life in the limelight.

Patrick Duffy, who played Bobby Ewing in the hit American television series Dallas, has been announced as this year’s guest speaker at the English Mutual Lecture on Thursday, October 13.

Now in its fifth year, the event features an evening of entertainment, music and fine wine all in aid of the financial planning and wealth management company’s Wealth of Happiness Foundation.

It supports a variety of poverty and healthcare related charities and projects both in the UK and across the world. A retiring collection is also held for a local cause.

Previous speakers have included explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, veteran broadcaster John Simpson and Liberal Democrat stalwart Lord Paddy Ashdown.

Giles Cross, director, said he was delighted to add Mr Duffy’s name to the list.

The actor is set to star in the relaunch of the hit American series later this year.

Mr Cross said: “In previous years, we’ve covered subjects including history, exploration, politics and world journalism.

“We decided this year to take somebody from the world of entertainment and it couldn’t be someone current because you would know what you were going to get. We almost had to go for someone bigger than the world of entertainment.

“We found out Patrick Duffy was in the UK the week after we usually hold the lecture and realised Dallas was relaunching in the autumn.

“We checked we could change the date and very generously Mr Duffy agreed to be our speaker. We’re very excited about it.”

Mr Cross said the lecture was already proving popular with about 300 tickets sold.

He said there will also be “spectacular” music which will “reflect the essence of Americana”, but the performer or performers’ identity will only be revealed on the night.

Tickets cost £25 with a prize for the best stetson.

To book, call 01905 613613 or e-mail richardknight@ englishmutual.com.