Strictly winner Hamza Yassin at Norwich Science Festival

Wildlife expert Hamza Yassin, known for his photography work on BBC shows including Countryfile, will be discussing his life and career.

The 33-year-old, who won Strictly last year,  will be talking about his younger life in Sudan and his travels around the world.

His talk, My Life Behind the Lens, will be in partnership with Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

Danie Hadley, marketing and communications manager of the festival, said: “Hamza’s event will give audiences the chance to hear stories straight from the Strictly star.

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“We recommend booking soon to avoid disappointment.”

Wildlife expert Hamza Yassin will be part of the 2024 Norwich Science Festival (Image: PA Wire)

The news comes off the back of Hamza’s Strictly Birds of Prey documentary being screened by the BBC in September.

Natalie Bailey, director of engagement at Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT), added: “We may be nature lovers at NWT but there are definitely some avid Strictly fans here too.

"We are delighted to be teaming up with Norwich Science Festival to bring Hamza to Norwich.

“We are hoping he might have some spare time to visit NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes while he is here.”

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The talk is at Norwich Cathedral at 7.30pm on Thursday, February 22 and will be one of several events as part of Norwich Science Festival 2024, with more announcements due in January.

Among those already announced is Bafta-winning TV presenter Maddie Moate hosting a family show looking into the world of wildlife conservation at Norwich Theatre on Saturday, February 17.

The following day, BBC Radio Four presenter Jaega Wise will discuss the science behind brewing at Yalm in the Royal Arcade.

Also on Sunday, February 18, will be CBBC's Operation Ouch presenter Dr Daniel Olaiya discussing the effects of space travel on the human body at Norwich Theatre.