From comedians to chart-topping musicians, a whole host of celebrities were born in Buckinghamshire and their star-studded careers started in these towns.
1. Ellesborough - Sir David Jason
The 83-year-old, who is best known for playing Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter in the critically acclaimed sitcom, ‘Only Fools and Horses’, has reportedly lived in the county for around two decades with his wife, Gill Hinchcliffe and their daughter, Sophie Mae, who was born in Stoke Mandeville Hospital in February 2001.
They live in the village of Ellesborough, which is just two miles away from Wendover and five miles away from Aylesbury.
2. Beaconsfield - Vernon Kay & Tess Daly
A presenting couple, the duo have hosted some of the country’s most popular television and radio shows and slots.
Vernon, who is originally from Bolton, has fronted game shows such as 'All Star Family Fortunes', 'Beat the Star' and 'Splash' during his career, whilst also hosting on Radio 1 between 2004 and 2012.
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The two lived in Fulmer near Gerrards Cross with their two daughters, but moved to Beaconsfield.
3. Holmer Green - Phil Vickery
TV chef Phil lived just outside Holmer Green with wife Fern Britton until they separated. Phil still lives in Holmer Green but Fern reportedly moved to Cornwall.
Phil has presented a number of cooking demonstrations from his home in the village and came under fire back in May 2020 for sending homemade KFC by courier to London at a time when many people were avoiding unnecessary trips.
4. Ricky Gervais - Marlow
Reading-born comedian and Marlow resident Ricky Gervais is often seen across the south of Buckinghamshire.
The 62-year-old has been regarded as one of the most influential comedians and actors of his time, following the success of ‘The Office’ between 2001 and 2003 and more recently Afterlife on Netflix.
He has been seen on several occasions along Marlow’s High Street, with one resident saying, ‘he is a lovely person and he has a lot of time for you’.
5. Leigh Anne Pinnock - High Wycombe
The Little Mix star was born on October 4 1991 in High Wycombe and grew up there. She is a former student of the Sir William Ramsay school and talked about her home town to fellow south Bucks celeb James Corden on his American TV show.
6. Lorraine Kelly - Bourne End
The Scottish TV presenter lives a very peaceful life in the riverside town of Bourne End.
She has a stunning property which lies next to the River Thames that she shares with her husband Steve Smith and her border terrier Angus.
7. Tom Kerridge - Marlow
The local Michelin-starred chef has three restaurants in the town which he says he is “super proud to call home”.
He said: “Marlow is one of those incredible communities that is built on social connections around sport, schools, family, friends, small-scale independent operations and has this wonderful hub of the community that people are really proud to be part of.
“I’m super proud to live here and call it home and be a part of it."
8. Cookham - Ross Kemp
A Cookham resident of over two decades, Ross Kemp is known within the community and is regularly seen walking in the area (when not filming dangerous documentaries or strolling into the Queen Vic).
The 58-year-old, who is originally from Barking, Essex, has openly spoken about how he frequently visits nearby Marlow's restaurants and has taken note of how welcoming residents have been since his move to South Bucks in the 1990s.
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