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Bagshot-born Steve Backshall on what led him to a life of exploring

Monday, November 4, 2019 Simone Hellyer

Bagshot-born wildlife presenter Steve Backshall's latest TV series takes him to some of the most remote and unexplored places in the world. Simone Hellyer finds out how his childhood love of adventure books led to a life of exploring

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Surrey-born Ruth Wilson on her role in BBC's His Dark Materials

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Peter Wallace

Smart, self-assured, and immensely talented - after putting her name to a string of cult TV shows, Surrey-‌born Ruth Wilson is gearing up for her biggest role to date in brand-new BBC spectacular His Dark Materials

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Anthea Turner on returning to her broadcasting roots

Monday, September 16, 2019 Peter Wallace

Anthea Turner's latest gig is on Scala radio on Sunday mornings (Photo by Marco Vittur)

From Blue Peter to her own eponymous shows, Anthea Turner has been a staple of British TV for three decades and counting - now the long-time Surrey citizen is returning to her broadcasting roots in a very modern setting

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Surrey celebs share their favourite pubs, restaurants, views and places to visit

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Celebrities share their favourite local places in Surrey Life

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

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Lily Collins on her career, a love for writing and Surrey memories

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Peter Wallace

Lily at the premiere of Tolkin (Photo: Shuttershock)

Showbiz royalty she may well be, but Guildford-born Lily Collins is determined to keep her private life away from prying lenses and let her talents do the talking - with an added helping of altruism wherever she goes, from Surrey to Hollywood

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