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!
25. John Badham
While he made his name in America directing some of the biggest movies, like Saturday Night Fever, John was born in Luton. Photo: Charley Gallay
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