Antony Sher: Gay marriage vote shows 'breathtaking' change

MPs are debating the legalisation of gay marriage ahead of a free vote at 1900 GMT, with a number of Conservative MPs expected to vote against the plans.

Actor Antony Sher told the BBC's Mark Lawson he was content with a civil partnership, but the changes that had taken place for gay couples were ''breathtaking.''

Next-of-kin status was the ''most meaningful'' for him and his civil partner, he added.

Antony Sher is on Front Row on BBC Radio 4 at 1915 GMT