It’s safe to say that we know that some of the best people in the country come from Bedfordshire. The county has grown quite a few talented individuals, and plenty of sporting personalities, actors and notable figures have moved here later in life.
But we have put together a roundup of some of the biggest names from Bedfordshire that might take you by surprise.
Scroll to see if you recognise them!
9. Ronnie Barker
Actor and comedian Ronnie Barker was best known for Porridge, Open All Hours and The Two Ronnies, alongside Ronnie Corbett. Barker was born in Garfield Street in Bedford, where there is a plaque commemorating his birthplace. Photo: Fox Photos
10. Paula Radcliffe
Long distance runner Paula Radcliffe moved to Oakley when she was 12. She joined Bedford & County Athletics Club and met coach, Alex Stanton, who had been building the women's and girls' sections into one of the strongest in the country. Paula held the women's marathon world record time for 16 years between 2003 and 2019. Photo: Simon Hofmann
11. Paul Sinha
'The Sinnerman' has been a Chaser on ITV show The Chase since 2011. He was born in Luton. Photo: Tristan Fewings
12. Matt Berry
Long before he was on The Mighty Boosh, What We Do In The Shadows, The IT Crowd and Toast of London, Matt was born and grew up in Bromham. Photo: ANGELA WEISS