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!
5. John Le Mesurier
Best remembered for his role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in Dad's Army, John was born in Bedford in April 1912. Photo: Michael Ward
6. Ben Whishaw
This Emmy-award-winning actor was born in village of Clifton. He went on to play Q in the James Bond films and was the voice behind everyone's favourite marmalade-sandwich-eating bear, Paddington. Photo: Stuart C. Wilson
7. Carol Vorderman
You'll most likely know Carol from her 26-year stint on Countdown. While Carol grew up in Wales, she was actually born in Bedford on Christmas Eve in 1960. Photo: Alan Crowhurst
8. John Oliver
Before he made a name for himself in the United States, the 13-time Emmy-award-winning comedian went to school at the Mark Rutherford School in Bedford. He's now a naturalised US citizen. Photo: Frazer Harrison