Celebrity Interviews
Comedian Russ Abbot on making the switch from the madhouse to the workhouse
August 31st 2010
Back on stage playing Fagin in the West End production of Oliver!, comedy legend Russ Abbot has been thrust firmly into the spotlight again. Here, the Wentworth resident chats to SARAH PETERS
Westlife's Shane Filan on loving life in Cobham
July 29th 2010
They may have been teased in the past over their squeaky clean image and penchant for love songs, but with 14 No 1 singles and 10 chart-topping albums, Westlife – the UK’s most successful boy band – have had the last laugh.
Former Strictly champion Camilla Dallerup on waltzing, Walton and weddings
July 15th 2010
A former Strictly Come Dancing champion, ballroom dancer Camilla Dallerup has barely stopped since leaving the hit TV show. Here, the Walton-on-Thames resident chats to Surrey Life’s Tracy Cook about what comes next
Status Quo's Francis Rossi is rockin' all over Surrey
May 25th 2010
Status Quo will be headlining at GuilFest this summer, but long-time Purley resident Francis Rossi says playing at the county’s other top concert venues isn’t always the joy you might think.
Lawrence Dallaglio: the Richmond rugby star on what comes next
April 22nd 2010
England rugby hero Lawrence Dallaglio may have retired from the game, but that doesn’t mean that life is slowing down. MATTHEW WILLIAMS meets the Richmond resident to talk about everything from charity rugby matches to cycle rides and cookery
Robson Green on wild swimming, extreme fishing and how he relaxes when home in Surrey
March 30th 2010
One of our best-loved TV stars, Robson Green has barely been off our screens of late. Here, the West Clandon resident chats to EMMA ROBERTS about everything from wild swimming and extreme fishing to how he relaxes when he’s back at home in Surrey
The Nolans' Bernie Nolan on family life in Weybridge, her favourite dog walks and top restaurants
February 17th 2010
Just back from the Nolans’ reunion tour, Bernie Nolan is glad to be at home in the heart of Surrey again. Here, she talks to TRACY COOK about everything from her busy family life in Weybridge to her favourite dog walks and top restaurant tips
Comedian Tim Vine on Banstead, Countdown and Columbo
January 26th 2010
One of the UK’s best-known comedians, Tim Vine, brother of Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine, is a Surrey lad through and through. Now living in Banstead, and currently starring in the panto at Richmond Theatre, here he talks to VICTORIA KINGSTON
Jerry Hall on life in Richmond and her love affair with Kingston's Rose Theatre
December 23rd 2009
Throughout most of her marriage, Jerry Hall lived in the shadow of Mick Jagger. But since her divorce, she has carved out a new life as a successful actress, student and mother. A long-time resident of Surrey, here she talks to ANGELA WINTLE
Sandi Toksvig on her new book, the BBC ageism row and loving life in Guildford
November 12th 2009
One of Radio 4’s best-loved presenters, Sandi Toksvig has lived just outside Guildford for many years. Here, she talks exclusively to Alistair Duncan about her work, family life and favourite things about Surrey
Actor Ben Barnes on Narnia, Wimbledon and Dorian Gray
October 21st 2009
Since graduating from Kingston University in 2004, where he studied English and drama, Ben Barnes has gone on to become one of Britain's hottest young stars. Best-known as Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia, the Wimbledon-based actor speak...
Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty on marriage, motherhood and the move to Surrey
October 1st 2009
Set to marry the man of her dreams, Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty has been a long time looking for love. As she looks forward to her wedding, the actress talks to ANGELA WINTLE about her plans to bring up a family at her new home in Weybridge
Andrea McLean on Loose Women, her wedding and living in Ashtead
August 18th 2009
Loose Women host Andrea McLean admits she's the 'senior prefect' of her girlie gang - and you won't see her flashing her underwear at the next TV awards... But that's not to say she doesn't get up to mischief - we just don't hear about it! ANGELA ...
Annabel Croft on Wimbledon, the world of TV and why she loves being a Surrey mum
July 22nd 2009
Once again, Annabel Croft will be taking Wimbledon by storm this year, keeping Britain one step ahead of the action from the commentators' box for BBC TV and radio. But away from Centre Court, the Kingston-based tennis star enjoys nothing more tha...
Ruth Langsford on work, Weybridge and her wedding
July 1st 2009
It's an exciting time at the moment for Ruth Langsford, presenter of ITV1's This Morning, as she prepares for her wedding next spring to co-host Eamonn Holmes. Here, she speaks to TRACY COOK about life at home in Weybridge, her busy career in tele...
Actress Virginia McKenna on Born Free, life in Coldharbour and her memoirs, The Life in My Years
April 27th 2009
With the wildlife charity Born Free celebrating its 25th anniversary, MATTHEW WILLIAMS meets founder Virginia McKenna to talk living with lions, life at home in Coldharbour and the Surrey puma, among other things
Davina McCall - This is Davina
April 24th 2009
She may have just bought a house in Sussex, but Davina McCall, who has lived in Woldingham, near Caterham, for the past seven years, says she'll always have a soft spot for Surrey. Here, the Big Brother host talks to ANGELA WINTLE about her fond m...
Richard E Grant - Richmond and I
March 31st 2009
One of Britain's best-loved actors, Hollywood star RICHARD E GRANT is about to return to the stage in his home town of Richmond. Here, he speaks exclusively to DEBBIE WARD about his latest role, his affection for Surrey and why he can't get enough...
Philip Glenister - The Demon King
February 18th 2009
Best known as DCI Gene Hunt in Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes, Philip Glenister is also the star of ITV1's new hit series, Demons. Here, the 45-year-old actor, who lives with his wife and children near Richmond, talks to ALAN TOVEY about swapping...
Michael Aspel on the Antiques Roadshow, health and his Surrey life
January 20th 2009
Weybridge resident Michael Aspel speaks to MATTHEW WILLIAMS about his life in Surrey, what he really thinks of the Antiques Roadshow and how he is in better health than ever
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