Over the years, some of Surrey's best known personalities have revealed what they most love about our county to Surrey Life. Here, we compile their favourite restaurants, shops, views, places to visit

Lily James’ cinematic education has been overseen by a host of Hollywood’s most recognisable names; now, as she nears her 30th birthday, the Esher-born actress is looking to step out of her co-stars’ limelight and enjoy her leading role at the forefront of future British generations in Tinseltown

Erin Boag, the first lady of Strictly, came to the UK 23 years ago. She bought an A to Z, stuck a pin in the map and found Surbiton which she had heard about through the TV series, The Good Life. She still lives there, along with husband Peter O’Dowd and son Ewan

After 25 years on Corrie, and nearly six decades on the stage, Ken Farrington is telling his story – with no holds barred

Mike Read dabbled in estate agency before finding on-air fame. The former BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show presenter chats about how his call to the airwaves came at a Surrey cricket match and how he’s now commemorating Surrey greats with prestigious blue plaques

With a new book out about his rock and roll life, Kenny Jones has just been announced as part of the line up for this year’s Guildford Book Festival. Claire Saul met the legendary drummer of Small Faces and The Who at Surrey’s Hurtwood Park Polo Club.