Stephen Fry confirms he is to marry in Norfolk

Comedian Stephen Fry has said he is "very, very happy" after confirming he is due to marry.

The 57-year-old has given formal notice to wed Elliott Spencer, 27, at a register office in Dereham, Norfolk, near to where he grew up.

Fry's personal assistant said it was a private matter.

Stephen Fry himself has taken to twitter to confirm the wedding:

Fry first found fame as part of a double act with Hugh Laurie after the pair met at university.

They appeared in their own long-running show as well as in the Blackadder series and a TV adaptation of the Jeeves and Wooster novels.

He has also produced a string of documentaries, novels and memoirs and hosts the panel show QI.

Stephen Fry is an enthusiastic fan of Norwich City football club and joined the board of directors at Carrow Road in 2010.

Fans have been congratulating him via twitter