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

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

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.

Move over Frankie Dettori, this Derby Day a new Frankie is set to be the talk of Epsom town. She’s glamorous, intelligent and loves a day out at Bocketts Farm; Lauren Stone meets Frankie Bridge – member of girl band The Saturdays, presenter, Strictly Come Dancing tar and this year’s Investec Derby Day ambassador

Bassist and songwriter Jean-Jacques Burnel is a founder member of the band once known as The Guildford Stranglers. He speaks to Duncan Hall