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Famous Local People

Meet the famous people from News Shopper's area

Meet the famous people who have connections with News Shopper's area. Use the alphabetical directory to browse our gallery of celebrities.

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Ben Elton - Catford
Comedian and author Ben Elton was born in Catford in 1959.

Bernie Ecclestone - Bexleyheath
Bernie Ecclestone may be a multimillionaire and Formula 1 racing tycoon, but he has humble beginnings.

Bill Wyman - Penge
Bill Wyman spent more than 30 years as bassist with rock legends the Rolling Stones.

Billy Idol - Bromley
Billy Idol has always been something of a rebel.

Bob Hope - Eltham
The fifth of seven sons, the comedy legend was born Leslie Townes Hope in Eltham on May 29, 1903.

Bob Monkhouse - Beckenham
The Beckenham-born comic became a comedy legend.

Boy George - Eltham
Born George O'Dowd in Eltham, he has achieved success as the frontman of 80s pop band Culture Club, a solo singer and more recently a leading club DJ.

Brian Moore - Orpington
Brian Moore had one of the most famous voices in football.

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