Sir Gary Oldman said Prince William told him he was a fan of TV series Slow Horses as the Oscar-winning actor received a knighthood for services to drama.

The London-born film star, 67, said he felt "very emotional" after accepting the honour from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

The prince told the actor that every time he sees him on screen as veteran MI5 agent Jackson Lamb in Apple TV's Slow Horses, "I just want to give you a good wash", Sir Gary said.

The actor said he joked in reply: "Well, I think I've scrubbed up OK today."

Slow Horses is based on the Slough House book series by British writer Mick Herron.

Sir Gary is known for his versatile acting, having portrayed a range of figures from former prime minister Sir Winston Churchill to Sex Pistols member Sid Vi

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